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Courses on Distance Mode and Open Universities In India
by sri priya 02 May '08

02 May '08

List of Institutions Offering Courses on Distance Mode and Open Universities In India: Open Universities Distance Courses Institutes http://www.education.nic.in/dist_inst.asp Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy Announcement for the post of Librarian at Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
by Seth, Renu 02 May '08

02 May '08

<<ole0.bmp>> Vacancy Announcement Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai is planning to open a new library in its premises. Therefore we invite applications for the position of the Librarian. MMB is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The library provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany. Responsibilities: * Implement the new concept for library and information work in cooperation with the Regional Institute in Delhi * Convert the collection profile * Develop and maintain new library services according to the needs of patrons * Provide information services about Germany * Introduce new library software for cataloguing and circulation * Market library resources and services to target groups * Organize events to promote collection and services * Plan and monitor library budget * Evaluation of library performance (reports, statistics) Requirements: * Master's degree from an accredited library school * Minimum of two years professional experience * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English * Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an advantage * Competence in using new technology as a research tool * Profound knowledge of computer applications * Strong commitment to public service * Initiative, flexibility, and strong ability to work in a team environment * Organizational skills are a must Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by May 15, 2008 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with two professional references to Marla Stukenberg, The Director, Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai, K. Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel: (022) 2202 7542 Email: il(a)mumbai.goethe.org Visit our web site at www.goethe.de/mumbai > > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Institutional Repositories to be vigorously promoted in India!
by T. Shahab 02 May '08

02 May '08

Recently I participated in a Brainstroming meet held at INSA, New Delhi on 26/04/2008 with a view to draft recommendations to be submitted to the GOI for changes in Copyright Law for scholarly communication in tune with emerging practices in the new information era. While it was generally agreed that research publications coming out of all public funded researches and projects has to be made available through open access (OA) initiatives similar to the international practices, the modalities to achieve this aim drew passioned discussions from various quarters representing different interest groups, like publishers, advocates, scientista, librarians, etc. It was agreed that the scientific community should be won over to ths concept of contributing their peer reviewed reseacrh articles, etc for the Institutional Archives and Repositories (IR) so that they may get wider visibility and impact and simulatenously the level of study & research in the country may get elevated. Different models from the international practices were also discussed-ranging from Institutional fiats to self mandates by the scholarly community. The signed editorial by Dr. P. Balaram carried in the April 10, 2008 issue of the CURRENT SCIENCE titled 'Science Journals: Issues of Access', which has called the open access movement a 'new wind' blowing over the 'turbulent world of science publishing' generated great interest. Balaram noted that scientific literature was globally exploding and publishing was an increasingly profitable enterprise. Large publishing houses like (the European) Elsevier Science and Springer-Verlag are beginning to monopolise the world of science journals; a situation that promotes a seller's market. However there are great pressures on libraries worldwide to 'prune their subscriptions in the face of mounting costs'. Citing the example from his experience at IISc, Bangalore, which has probably India's largest holding of science and engineering journals, Balaram has written that even IISc was thinking of trimming the library's subscriptions. A current idea floating at the Institute is that the Journals that the IISc faculty did not publish for a few years, which were not cited by IISc authors and also did not cite papers emerging from this Bangalore institution, were listed. This list could save Rs.10 million (US$250,000) by way of subscriptions.Thus it has been argued that 'the idea of open, institutional archives' has to be 'vigorously promoted in India'. Regards. TANWIR Libraries inpublished Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'. India are facing growpressures on libraries worldwide to 'prune their subscriptions in the face of mounting costs'. It said Bangalore's Indian Inspublished Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'.titute of Science (IISc), probably India's largpublished Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'.est holding of science and engineering journals, was thinking of trimming the library's subscriptions.published Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'. Journals that the IISc faculty did not publish for a few years, which were not cited by IISc authors and also did not cite papers emerging from this Bangalore institution, were listed. This list could save Rs.10 million (US$250,000) by way of subscriptions. ing costs, specially to sometimes maintain both print and on-line subscriptions and issues related to 'perpetual' electrpressures on libraries worldwide to 'prune their subscriptions in the face of mounting costs'. It said Bangalore's Indian Institute of Science (IISc), probably India's largest holding of science and engineering journals, was thinking of trimming the library's subscriptions. Journals that the IISc faculty did not publish for a few years, which were not cited by IISc authors and also did not cite papers emerging from this Bangalore institution, were listed. This list could save Rs.10 million (US$250,000) by way of subscriptions. onic access to back-files. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hindi included in Google Translate
by Sukhdev Singh 02 May '08

02 May '08

Google Translate <http://translate.google.com> has now included Hindi in its list of languages. So now you can translate English to Hindi or Hindi to English. See also few tools available in Google Translate. You can read English sites in Hindi or Make your own site available in Hindi or English. The translated text for Hindi would be in Devnagri. But don't start celebrating yet! Translated text does not follow the grammar or syntax of Hindi. For example "My name is Sukhdev Singh" would be translated as "मेरा नाम है सुखदेव सिंह", when it should be "मेरा नाम सुखदेव सिंह है". You can suggest Google the right translation by clicking on "Suggest a better translation". It may improve translation quality in future by learning from suggestions. --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Executive Summary of Workshop Results emerging from The International Seminar "Libraries on the Agenda!"
by Seth, Renu 02 May '08

02 May '08

Dear Colleagues, You might be aware, Max Mueller Bhavan in collaboration with the French Embassy, British Council and Instituto Cervantes organised "Libraries on the Agenda" ": An International Seminar on Library Advocacy. The seminar was also supported by The National Knowledge Commission. The seminar was intended to provide a platform to Indian professionals and other stakeholders to explore ways and means of taking the NKC recommendations to the implementation stage. The expertise and the efforts made all over Europe towards library advocacy, branding and Marketing of libraries, library policies and best practices were shared in the seminar as illustrations of good practices. The seminar culminated into workshops and the professionals taking part in the workshops deliberated upon developing a blue print and an action plan on the following four topics, which would be helpful in reviving and modernising the library landscape in India: 1. Role and Authority of the National Commission as an Advocate for Library Development in India 2. Developing an Advocacy Strategy for Indian Libraries 3. Branding and Marketing for Changing the Image of Libraries in India 4 Developing Standardised ICT Infrastructure for Libraries in India The Executive summary of the workshop results is available at the National Knowledge Commission website at: http://knowledgecommission.gov.in/downloads/documents/IntSeminar_Libraries.… We are happy that the results are accessible to everyone through the NKC website and will keep you posted about further developments in this regard. Yours sincerely, Marilen Daum Renu Seth Director Chief Librarian Library and Information Services South Asia <<ole0.bmp>> Max Mueller Bhavan 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110001 Telephone +91-11-23329506 www.goethe.de/newdelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Use of E-books, 2008-09
by thimma naik 02 May '08

02 May '08

Primary Research Group has published Library Use of E-books, 2008-09 Edition, (ISBN 1-57440-101-7) Data in the report is based on a survey of 75 academic, public and special libraries. Librarians detail their plans on how they plan to develop their e-book collections, what they think of e-book readers and software, and which e-book aggregators and publishers appeal to them most and why. Other issues covered include: library production of e-books and collection digitization, e-book collection information literacy efforts, use of e-books in course reserves and inter-library loan, e-book pricing and inflation issues, acquisition sources and strategies for e-books and other issues of concern to libraries and book publishers. Some of the report's findings are that: Well over 81% of the sample cataloged their e-book collection and listed it in their online library catalog. For the most part, librarians in the sample felt that their patrons were less skilled in using e-book collections than they were in using databases of magazine, newspaper and journal articles. The libraries in the sample had MARC records for a mean of approximately 74% of the e-books in their collections. Many libraries reported significant use of electronic directories. 12.5% reported extensive use and 30% said that use was significant. The larger libraries reported the heaviest use. Use of e-books in the hard sciences was particularly high. More than 30% of participants said that use of e-books in the hard sciences (defined as chemistry, physics and biology) was quite extensive and another 26% noted significant use. Libraries in the sample maintained a print version for a mean of 24% of the e-books in their e-book collections. Nearly 21% of the libraries in our sample have digitized out-of-copyright books in their collections in order to make their contents more available to their patrons. Libraries in the sample expect to renew a mean of 77% of their current e-book contract. E-book spending grew rapidly in 2008 but slowed significantly from 2007 growth rates. E-books account for only about 3.9% of the books on course reserve, with a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 30%. Nearly 70% of the sample's total spending on e-books was with aggregators, while just over 24.6% of the total spending was spent with individual publishers. Data is broken out by library budget size, for US and non-US libraries and for academic and non-academic libraries. The report presents more than 300 tables of data on e-book use by libraries, as well as analysis and commentary. The report is available from Primary Research Group (www.PrimaryResearch.com) cost for PDF version $75.00 Thimmappa N. MLISc, PGDHL Bengaluru +91 94488 69387 thimmappa03(a)yahoo.com or softeyest(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hong Kong Library Association 50th Anniversary Conference
by Indira K. 02 May '08

02 May '08

The Hong Kong Library Association 50th Anniversary Conference The Hong Kong Central Library 4th and 5th November, 2008 Conference on "Looking Back, Moving Forward:Asian Libraries in the World of Information". The conference focuses on the key issues and challenges which face libraries in Asia today. The main themes covered by the conference will be: 1.. Asian Digital Libraries 2.. Digitisation, Preservation and Conservation Initiatives 3.. Libraries, Learning and Language 4.. Library Buildings and Learning Spaces 5.. The Internet, Social Networking, Web 2.0 and Libraries 6.. Learning Technologies and Libraries 7.. Issues in Library Management 8.. Library Professional Development in Asia An abstract of approximately 500 words is to be submitted together with contact details to the HKLA 50th Anniversary Conference Secretariat by Friday the 23rd May 2008. Abstracts using the attached form can be submitted by email to Ms Venia Mak, Honorary Secretary, HKLA, at ymmak(a)ied.edu.hk or by mail or fax to the address listed below. All applicants will be notified by early June of the acceptance of their paper, and full papers will be required for submission for inclusion in the Proceedings by the end of September. Contact Details Ms Venia Mak, Honorary Secretary, The Hong Kong Library Association 50th Anniversary Conference Secretariat PO Box 10095, General Post Office, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2948 6697 Fax: +852 2948 6696 Email: ymmak(a)ied.edu.hk Website: www.hkla.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Department of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabd- 500 082. India. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Windows-based library management software
by Swapan kumar Patra 01 May '08

01 May '08

Windows-based library management software 'Mandarin M3' can be downloaded FREE from the following web site. The software uses a client/server based architecture.Download includes cataloging, circulation (including basic reports), OPAC, and inventory modules. However full version of the software is priced. Visit the Mandarin web site at < www.informedlibrarian.com/mandarinfree.cfm> for further details. Researchers, Librarians can have a look to this software. Swapan Kumar Patra Research Scholar Center for Studies in Science Policy School of Social Science Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO's IFAP to measure information literacy
by Puna Das 01 May '08

01 May '08

UNESCO's IFAP to measure Information Literacy 16-04-2008 (Paris) UNESCO's Information for All Programme (IFAP) releases a paper providing a basic conceptual framework for measuring information literacy. Entitled Towards Information Literacy Indicators, the publication includes a definition of information literacy; a model that links information literacy with other adult competences, such as ICT skills; and a description of information literacy standards in education. While recognising the considerable effort being invested by many international organizations in "measuring the information society", UNESCO's IFAP aims to identify additional indicators to measure the development of knowledge societies. Measurements of knowledge societies focus more on people and government priorities than on the information itself or the information technologies. They focus more on the impact of information on societies than on access to information, for example. Information literacy is part of an integrated set of skills which adults need to be effective in all aspects of their lives. As derived from the Alexandria Proclamation of 2005, information literacy is the capacity of people to: * recognise their information needs; * locate and evaluate the quality of information; * store and retrieve information; * make effective and ethical use of information, and * apply information to create and communicate knowledge. The development of indicators of information literacy is a priority at both national and international levels. Information literacy underpins many of the Millennium Development Goals, for instance, combating diseases and enhancing employment opportunities. Indicators of information literacy can help countries to identify the effect of policies to foster information literacy development and to know the extent to which their citizens are able to participate in a knowledge society. This is why UNESCO, through its Information for All Programme, decided to engage in the development of an international framework for measuring information literacy through which achievements at both international and national levels can be demonstrated and future efforts can be better focused. The publication is available online in PDF: click here http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001587/158723e.pdf . Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26597&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… See Also: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001585/158585e.pdf Anup Kumar Das New Delhi India --------------------------------- Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2008 - Announcement - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 01 May '08

01 May '08

Nominations are invited for the following SALIS Awards for the year 2008 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National level) ------------------------------------------------------- SALIS instituted an award- sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras, in the name of Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award . Aim of instituting the award: To honor and recognize library professionals - for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Eligibility: Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in any parts in India. Must be a citizen of India About Dr.Harish Chandra -------------------------- Dr.Harish Chandra is currently working as Librarian of IIT, Madras. Prior to this, he has also worked in IIT, Delhi, GSI and IIFT. He underwent training in Library Automation and Digital Library at University of Cambridge, UK and Tilburg University, Netherlands respectively. His major contributions are in the areas of New Library Building Planning, ISO-9001 application in the Library, Digital Library Initiative, Web based library and information services, etc. Dr.Chandra is a member of Senate, IIT since 1995, a member of Task Force for Higher Education Library System, MHRD. He is also a member in the editorial board of various journals including OCLC Systems and Services. He is also a member of many professional bodies. Dr.Chandra has over 60 publications to his credit and completed various projects and consultancy assignments. He has organized several national and international conferences. He has received several awards, chaired number of technical sessions and delivered number of invited lectures. He has visited more than 12 countries and received several awards. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. AutoLibTamilnadu Best Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only) 3. AutoLib Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only: Age below 40 years) Must be a citizen of India The above two awards are sponsored by M/s AutoLib Software System , a leading Library Automation Solution Provider at Chennai. Eligibility for the above two Awards : Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in Tamilnadu region.Must be a citizen of India Aim of instituting the award: To honor and recognize library professionals - for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Nominations Nominations for all the three awards ( by Library professionals holding responsible position or by self) are invited for the year 2008 from eligible professionals. The application form can be downloaded from http://autolib-india.net/salis or by sending E-mail to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in The other details are given in the application form. Filled-in application along with necessary supporting documents should be sent in a sealed cover to The Convener, SALIS Award Committee, SALIS B2-Solai Apartments(opp to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Road, Chennai 600 089. Last date for the receipt of filled application is 15.07.2008 For any clarifications, E-mail to the convener salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Convener SALIS Award Committee ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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