March 2008 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Librarian Post
by A.Manimekalai 10 Mar '08

10 Mar '08

Dear LIS professionals, Please find the Librarian Post in TWo Places: 1. Post: Librarian Scale: AS per AICTE Norms. Qualifications: PG in LIbrary Science CV Within 10 Days: mail ID for CV to Send: rsom(a)rajagiri.edu Ref: The NEw Indian Express: Career, Page 2, MArch 10th 2008 Dinamani: Ilagnar MAni: Page: II, 10th March 2008 2. . Post: Librarian Scale: AS per AICTE Norms. Qualifications: PG in LIbrary Science CV Within 20-03-2008 PSR Rangasamy College of Engg. for Women 9E- NPSN Arumugam Raod, Sivakasi- 626123 ph: 04562- 225261 Ref: Dinamani Add: page: IV date: 10th MArch 2008 BEST OF LUCK FROM Dr. A. Manimekalai Asst. Librarian,( Sr. G) Faculty of Engg. & Tech./ Library, Annamalai University Annamalainagar- 608 002. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: web: ReadWriteWeb
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 09 Mar '08

09 Mar '08

Link given below on UN data will be useful to academicians & librarians Vyasamoorthy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Macinfo <tncrangarajan(a)macinfo.net> Date: Mar 9, 2008 7:02 PM Subject: web: ReadWriteWeb To: undisclosed-recipients "UN Data: the Ultimate Research Tool Written by Sarah Perez / March 6, 2008 2:42 PM / 7 Comments The new site at UN Data allows anyone to access the United Nations Data Access System. This online, easy-to-use database was created by the UN in order to provide current, relevant, and reliable statistics to the whole world, for free. Using UN Data, you can access statistical information on populations, demographics, trade, commodities, agriculture, employment, the environment, industry, education, tourism, and much more." http://www.readwriteweb.com/ or http://snipurl.com/21cct -- Dr P Vyasamoorthy, Society for Serving Seniors 30, Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Phone 27846631 / 94908 04278 http://societyforservingseniors.satyamcsr.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC -NET form
by vijay kumar 09 Mar '08

09 Mar '08

Dear friends, UGC NET-JRF application form has been published for June 2008 sessions. For further information, please go through the UGC web site. http://www.ugc.ac.in Last date for submission of complete form is 2nd may 2008 Thanks Vijay Kumar NCSI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library and Knowledge Management
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 06 Mar '08

06 Mar '08

Dear Friends, Bosco InfoTech has been advancing library and knowledge management solutions targeting the educational, research and development institutions. B-LIS (Bosco Library Information System), the flagship of Library and Knowledge Management Service is currently implemented for forty-six clients in India. B-LIS Brochure can be down loaded by log on to, http://www.boscoinfotech.com/library.htm Dinesh K S -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISBN -13
by Mailing List Admin 06 Mar '08

06 Mar '08

Date: 6 Mar 2008 08:23:22 -0000 From: chandra shekar <chandra_gadhari2006(a)rediffmail.com> Dear all The following link may be useful to some of our professionals regarding Converting and calculating the ISBN 10 to 13. Needed in order to expand the numbering capacity of the ISBN system and alleviate numbering shortages in certain areas of the world. Also, by changing the ISBN to 13 digits, the book industry has fully aligned the numbering system for books with the global GTIN identification system that is widely used to identify most other consumer goods worldwide. http://www.bisg.org/isbn-13/index.html Regards G.Chandra shekar APL Research centre Hyderabad

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New technology for printing books one at a time
by Leonard Fernandes 05 Mar '08

05 Mar '08

Hello, I would like to bring your notice to a service we have recently introduced in India - print-on-demand service. This allows us to print one copy of a book at a time thus totally avoiding the need to invest in 1000 copies of book as is usually the case when books are printed using the traditional method of printing. As expected, the unit cost of a book is high. For example, a 200 page book of size 8 x 5 with a coloured cover, perfect binding and lamination costs Rs. 175/-. Compare this with the unit cost of a book when it is printed using the offset method and you will find a vast difference. A similar book can cost Rs. 40/- using the offset method on condition that you print 1000 copies. However, if you want only 1 copy or only 10 copies of the book either because they are lecture notes compiled together for a class, or because it is a collection of papers saved for future reference or because it is dissertation published handsomely in a book format, it really does not make sense to invest 40000/- (40 x 1000). A better option would therefore be to have it printed and published using the print-on-demand method where one copy would cost Rs. 175/- and 10 would cost Rs. 1750/-. Although we had never imagined such a use for this technology, a chance visit to the Central Library in Panaji, Goa, enlightened us on what this might be put to us. The Library has manuscripts dating back to pre-portuguese times that visitors to the library often wish to visit. These manuscripts and books are sometimes too delicate to leave in the hands of readers. We are therefore in talks with the library to have these works scanned and have one copy printed so that the copy can be referred to. Copyrights will of course be taken care of during the exercise. The process of having a book published is simple and allows authors to freely publish their books and manuscripts and distribute it themselves. We believe we have democratized the process of publishing and made it easy for authors to save their work for posterity. All details regarding preparation of manuscript, submission and delivery and even author royalty are explained on our website http://cinnamonteal.dogearsetc.com. Further, in case of clarifications, we are only a phone call away at 91 98503 98530 Regards, Leonard Fernandes ============================== Cell: +91-98503 98530 Skype: leonardjensan http://books.dogearsetc.com (our online book store) http://cinnamonteal.dogearsetc.com (our print-on-demand service) http://thepost.dogearsetc.com (our weekly newsletter) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Emerald Research Fund Awards 2007/2008
by Naveen M 05 Mar '08

05 Mar '08

Call for Indian LIS research proposals "Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for social good in India" Emerald is offering research grant for an Indian project in the field of library and information science (LIS). The funding award will amount to up to £2,000 (US$4,200 equivalent). Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for India. Eligibility: At least one member of the research team must be based in India. Judging criteria Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the five criteria below. The research must: * Be of significance, particularly illustrating how it will benefit the social good. * Demonstrate originality and innovation. * Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application. * Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology. * Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice. Application requirements Each proposal, to arrive either by post or by e-mail, must contain: 1. A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists, if provided do NOT count to the 2,000 word total). 2. A covering letter containing contact details for all researchers involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the main point of contact. The 2,000-word summary must: * Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent. * State clearly the methodology(ies) applied and explicitly describe the research process. * State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible application. * Specify the expected timescales of the research process. * Outline projected costs and total research grant required. Where to send your application Please send all applications (either by post or by e-mail), and address any questions, to: Ruth Heppenstall External Relations Assistant Emerald Group Publishing Limited Howard House Wagon Lane Bingley BD16 1WA United Kingdom Tel: 01274 785261 Fax: 01274 785200 E-mail: rheppenstall(a)emeraldinsight.com Key dates The closing date for applications is 1 April 2008. The initial short-list will be completed by mid-June 2008. Winners will be announced in early July 2008. Details of the 2008 Emerald Research Fund Awards: Management Category will be announced in early 2008 -- Naveen C.M. IKM Trainee National Center For Science Information, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalooru-12. Cell - 9844528578 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ONIX(ONline Information EXchange)
by shriram pandey 05 Mar '08

05 Mar '08

Hello list. ONIX is an acronym for ONline Information EXchange. ONIX International refers to a standard format that publishers can use to distribute electronic information about their books to wholesale, e-tail and retail booksellers, other publishers, and anyone else involved in the sale of books. ONIX enables book information to be communicated between different organizations even if they have different technical infrastructures and business needs. It isn't a database, but provides a standard XML template for organizing data storage. More detail on :http://www.bisg.org/onix/onix_faq.html#What%20is%20ONIX%20International Regards, Shri Ram Pandey Information and Knowledge Management Trainee NCSI,Indian Institute Of Science,Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E FLYER:2009 IFST Award
by K Prakash 04 Mar '08

04 Mar '08

From: Sarina Paranjape [mailto:sarina@fulbright-india.org] Sent: 27 February 2008 17:00 Below is the EDM (electronic direct mailer) for the IFST award. Please send out widely to all your contacts in the network. Thanks so much, Sarina --------------- 2009 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Outstanding Foreign Students The United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI) invites applications from interested Indian applicants for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students. This award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology. The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award reaffirms America's pre-eminence and competitiveness in the fields of science, technology, and engineering, as the U.S. remains the most attractive destination for serious scientific and technological research and study. For more details please visit http://www.fulbright-india.org/Scripts/ForIndianNationalsForStudentsInterna… http://www.fulbright-india.org/ With best regards. Bye. _____________________________ Dr. K Prakash, PhD Scientific/Technical Officer-I Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre An Inter-University Centre of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Post Box No.4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009 India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian vacancy at Palampur
by Mailing List Admin 04 Mar '08

04 Mar '08

Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:30:14 +0530 (IST) From: Dr. Nabi Hasan <nabihasan2002(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear collegues, my university has advertised the post of LIBRARIAN and the last date is 21/03/2008. The details are availablehttp://hillagric.ernet.in/news&jobs/jobs_advt/advt/ADVERTISEMENTNO.04-2008.h tml. you can also e-mail me for further clarification in the matter, please. Best regards, -- Dr. Nabi Hasan Assistant Librarian cum Library System Administrator University Library, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062 (India) Phone: +91-1894-283184 (Direct), +91-1894-230361 (O) Cell- +91-9418493990, +91-1894-234571 (R) E-Mail: nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http://hillagric.ernet.in

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