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

Aligarh Muslim University : Class I Vacancies in Library
by Mukesh Anand 01 May '08

01 May '08

Respected Members', Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) Advertisement No. 2/2008, Dated 11.4.' 08 Appications on the prescribed form are invited for the following post by 26.05.' 08 1. University Librarian - 1 2. Deputy Librarians : Maulana Azad Library - 2 3. Assistant Librarians : Maulana Azad Library - 8 4. Lecturer in Library & Information Science - 1 5. Documentation Officer : Centre of West Asian Studies - 1 6. Archivist : Sir Syed Academy - 1 N.B. :- Necessary details about the required qualification with the prescribed employment form can be downloaded from the website www.amuregistrar.com Print Access to the Brief Advt. : - The Hindu dated 30 April, 2008 (Wednesday), Page # 9 Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] OSS web opac
by Rupak Chakravarty 01 May '08

01 May '08

Dear Sir,Two more Next Generation WebPACs are there: Scriblio and another is VuFind. Even one can try LibraryFind. The links are: * http://about.scriblio.net/ * http://www.vufind.org/ * http://libraryfind.org/ Regards Rupak Chakravarty Lecturer-cum-Assistant Librarian Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 INDIA Website: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Phone # (0172) 2700459(R) (0172) 2534775(O) 9217133380(M) Email: rupak2811(a)gmail.com ---------- Original Message ----------- From: L J Haravu <haravu(a)newgenlib.com> To: rupak(a)pu.ac.in Cc: Siddartha <siddartha(a)newgenlib.com> Sent: Thu, 01 May 2008 12:11:57 +0530 Subject: OSS web opac > Dear Mr Rupak > > The link that you gave regarding the open source Ruby on Railsimplementation of an OPAC (http://blacklight.rubyforge.org/) somehowdid not work. Can you please check it out and let me have the details.Thanks and regards. Haravu > ------- End of Original Message ------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on DSpace
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 01 May '08

01 May '08

Workshop on DSpace May 9 - 11, 2008 Organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad in collaboration with Academy of Library Science & Documentation (ALSD) About the Workshop: The present day libraries are extensively using Information Technology for information management. As part of storage and access to digital information, the libraries are developing their own digital libraries / institutional digital repositories. There are number of free software available for developing digital libraries and Dspace (http://www.dspace.org) is one of the most popular software developed jointly by MIT Libraries and HP labs. DSpace is a digital asset management system. It helps to create, index and retrieve various forms of digital content. Dspace has built-in Interoperability between the systems and adheres to international standards for metadata. This workshop is planned to meet the growing demand for Developing Digital Libraries. As DSpace is open source software and it had become popular due to its increased use by the LIS professionals. The workshop is aimed to support growing needs for learning software which can be useful to build institutional digital libraries and repositories. Dspace being one of the most popular having number of facilities, the workshop is being organized to enable the LIS professionals to start building their own repository. About DSpace: Dspace is an open source software and is freely downloadable from http://www.dspace.org Submission facility allows scientists and researchers to upload digital documents from anywhere in the world Workflow feature allows moderation of the submitted documents. Uses persistent handles. Conforms to the standards like Dublin Core and OAI-PMH v.2.0. Security can be built at various levels to effect restricted access. Indian Language based digital libraries can be built as it conforms to the UNICODE standard Objectives: Today every organization needs to develop its own Digital Institutional Repository. The LIS professionals need training to develop these repositories. This workshop is organized to make them competent in using the software. To provide background knowledge of the digital library and its related concepts. To offer hands on experience in using Dspace Software. To encourage the participants in developing their own Institutional Digital Libraries. The topics to be covered in the Workshop: Overview of DSpace Installation of DSpace DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors DSpace Administration Lucene Search Engine Persistent Handles DSpace Customization The sessions in the workshop include lectures, demonstration and Hands-on- experience. The Laboratory facilities are made available for practice to the participants. Dept. of Library & Information Science: The Department was established in 1959. At present the Department is offering BLISc, MLISc, M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes. It is well equipped with a Computer Lab and Seminar Library. The Department had earlier organized several National and International Conferences / Seminars / workshops covering various facets of Library and Information Science. Recently, the department organized a mega conference, the "53rd All India Library Conference - 2007" of the Indian Library Association (ILA), during 13th - 16th Dec. 2007. ALSD: ALSD, Hyderabad is a professional organization established in 1965. It has about 600 members. The members are both from India and outside. The Association organized several programs / seminars and conferences. It published quarterly ALSD Communication. Registration Fee: Rs.1,000/- per participant Rs.2,000/- per participant (For Sponsored participants) The DD / Cash payable in favor of: The Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, payable at Hyderabad. The Registration Fee include: Dspace Software CD Handouts Working Lunch / Tea Target Participants: LIS professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. The Workshop is confined to 25 participants Accommodation: The Guest House / Hotel Accommodation will be arranged on payment. For details contact: Prof S Sudarshan Rao, Head, Dept of Library &Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500007 email: yesyesrao(a)yahoo.com Phone: 9849228980 (M); 040-27682290 (O) Prof N,Laxman Rao, Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500007. email : naglaxman(a)yahoo.com Phone :9246547599; 040-27098102 (O) Dr. Dimple Patel, Dept of Library &Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500007. email: dimplerp(a)yahoo.co.in Phone: 9440947893; 040-27682290 (O) Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, & Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, & Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40- 27098102(telefax-off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- Sent from Yahoo! Mail. 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Directory of Librarian & Information Professionals
by RIZWAN SHEIKH 01 May '08

01 May '08

Dear Professionals, I am going to compile a Directory of Librarians / Information Professionals of India. Half of the work has been carried out. Those who want to get their name registered are requested to send their Name Qualification Designation Organisation Address of Organisation Residential Address E-mail Phone Cell on my e-mail address. After completion of work it will be uploaded on the net or will be printed and distributed or both. (Rizwan Sheikh) Senior Librarian C U Shah Medical College, Dudhrej Road, Surendranagar Gujarat, India Rizwan --------------------------------- Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without download. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust is looking for information professionals
by Mailing List Admin 01 May '08

01 May '08

Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:52:16 +0530 (IST) From: raghavan(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Dear Moderator: Please arrange to announce the following to all members of LIS Forum: Regards K.S. Raghavan DRTC The Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust is looking for information professionals meeting the following requirements: Name of the position: Librarian for Knowledge Management Center Reference ID: HLFPPT/APRIL-08/KMC TSD Name of the Company: Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust Location: Knowledge Management Center, (KMC) Noida Office Timings: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (Monday to Friday). Division: Technical Services Division (TSD) HLFPPT Remuneration: The gross salary package in the scale of pay will be in the range of INR 3 to 4 lakh per annum. Two year contractual and will be renewed on the basis of annual performance. Qualification: Bachelor/ Masters in degree in library science with additional Certificate course on Managing information in digital age, training on library software like Greenstone, D Space, LIBSYS and Knowledge Management. Diploma in computer programme and computer skills on DTP, Carol draw, Photoshop, page maker is desirable Experience: Minimum 5 years experience as Librarian & Knowledge Management in recognized institutes. He/She should be familiarity with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programme and establishing effective partnerships within and outside the learning centers and resource centers. Functional Area: Managing resource, update website & intranet, knowledge management · Key responsibilities include: 1. Identify and collection of resources, update the resource in the master list 2. Promote knowledge sharing by using innovation and new IT technologies. 3. Strengthening links between knowledge sharing and the information systems, and improving integration among information systems in the organization 4. He/She maintain the central repository of all communication (IEC/BCC) materials, proposals, reports from the organization. 5. Document the project, divisional information and reports Languages: English compulsory, other regional language like Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Bengali is desirable. Start date: As soon as possible (ASAP) Interested and eligible candidates, may mail their application with updated resume at careers(a)hlfppt.org by 10th May 2008. Interview planned during on 3rd Week of May at Noida/Delhi. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for further stages. Mr. A. K. Mehta, Sr. Manager HR Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust B-11, Sector-59, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida - Uttar Pradesh, INDIA 201301 careers(a)hlfppt.org www.hlfppt.org 91-120-4231060, 4231061, Fax: 4231065

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SPECIAL LECTURE PROGRAMME
by Mailing List Admin 01 May '08

01 May '08

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:43:04 +0100 (BST) From: lalitha aswath <lalithaaswath(a)yahoo.co.in> BANGALORE UNIVERSITY Department of Library and Information Science SPECIAL LECTURE PROGRAMME 2007-2008 Managing Human Resource By Dr. Ramesh Prof. & Head P.G. Department of Management Studies Mount Carmel College Bangalore. Time: 11 am, Date: 3rd May 2008 AND Role of IT in Creative Teaching By Dr. Padma International Academy for Creative Teaching Hebbal, Bangalore. Time: 12.30 pm, Date: 3rd May 2008 Venue: Dr. S. Radhakrishna Hall ALL ARE INVITED Staff and Students Dept. of Library and Information Science Bangalore University, Bangalore-560 056

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Fwd: Promoting Reading Habits
by loan fayaz 01 May '08

01 May '08

loan fayaz <fayazlib(a)yahoo.co.in> wrote: Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:32:42 +0100 (BST) From: loan fayaz <fayazlib(a)yahoo.co.in> Subject: Promoting Reading Habits To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear Colleage, As all of us know information is power and this power is absorbed in the body not by eating but by reading. So a person must have reading habits in this information age. Now the question is how to develop them? A single person or organisation cannot develop reading habits in modern multimedia society where new media is distracting the reader from reading materials. Parents , teachers and librarians have to play a great role in creating a reading society. As a librarian you can attract users towards reading by displaying book jackets of new books/the new issues of periodicals, providing SDI services, circulating contents of new issues, motivating the authorities for celeberating World Book Day, Library Week, Librarian's Day, and organising the Book exhibitions. Book talk, Quiz competitions and the like. It is matter of regret that in academic institutions of India emphasis is given on passing the examinations, not on promoting the lifelong reading habits. That is why our biggest population struggles in every field for survival and leading in the none as compared to other developing countries. We must know that "the nations who reads is a nation who leads". Fayaz Lone Documentation Officer CCAS, University of Kashmir. --------------------------------- Best Jokes, Best Friends, Best Food. Get all this and more on Best of Yahoo! Groups. --------------------------------- Best Jokes, Best Friends, Best Food. Get all this and more on Best of Yahoo! Groups. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: I Need Your Help !-hoax Mail--- BEWARE THIS MAIL IS NOT FROM ME. I AM IN INDIA
by Manjunath K 01 May '08

01 May '08

Dear friends, Today I got this mail from my nephew who is in dubai... shocking to see this mail under my gmail-id... The below mail is not from me and I am very much in India. It is a hoax mail. If you have received this mail asking for help, please ignore it. I request you to forward this mail to your friends and other forums. Manjunath ------------- Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104 Udupi Dist. Karnataka, India Ph: +91-0820-2573551(0ff); 2575161(Res) email: manjunath(a)mail.tapmi.org; manju_tapmi(a)yahoo.com web: http://www.tapmi.org ------------- ********** Manjunatha Keralapura <manjunathak(a)gmail.com> wrote: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 03:05:35 +0100 From: "Manjunatha Keralapura" <manjunathak(a)gmail.com> To: manjunathak(a)gmail.com Subject: I Need Your Help ! How are you doing today? I am sorry I didn't inform you about my traveling to Africa for a program ,the program is taking place in three major countries in Africa which is Ghana , South Africa and Nigeria . It has been a very sad and bad moment for me, the present condition that i found myself is very hard for me to explain. I am really stranded in Nigeria because I forgot my little bag in the Taxi where my money, passport, documents and other valuable things were kept on my way to the Hotel am staying, I am facing a hard time here because i have no money on me. I am now owning a hotel bill of $1550 and they wanted me to pay the bill soon else they will have to seize my bag and hand me over to the Hotel Management., I need this help from you urgently to help me back home, I need you to help me with the hotel bill and i will also need $1600 to feed and help myself back home so please can you help me with a sum of $3,500 to sort out my problems here? I need this help so much and on time because i am in a terrible and tight situation here, I don't even have money to feed myself for a day which means i had been starving so please understand how urgent i needed your help. I am sending you this e-mail from the hotel cafe , I will appreciate what so ever you can afford to send me for now and I promise to pay back your money as soon as i return home so please let me know on time so that i can forward you the details you need to transfer the money through Money Gram or Western Union. please i really need your help . i promise to pay you back . -- Manjunath ------------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute ________________________________________ 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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Reading habits of Students
by Chitra Prakash Rao 01 May '08

01 May '08

Hi ; To best showcase your Jpurnals and to promote reading habits in users one must always go out to them and not expect them to come to you. first suggestion would be to find out what chapters of books or course is taught and display those books ot make detailed chapter wise bibliographies and put it up on the Library Notice boards.. Second go out to the teachers and students and interact with them ask if they have got all the material they want to study. Have them see the recent magazines and books. Slowly and steadily introduce them to what you have in Library Start a Book Awareness Club where the top ten books recieved in that week/ month are talked about or written. Ensure magazine articles are displayed for all to see. If they do not come to the Library Put it in a place they can see. For BE courses your interaction with the teachers and showing them what is availbale will improve the reading habits of students ie. awareness of what is availble in their Libraries. As they depend on teachers references a lot. Thirdly we all have to make the maximum effort to break this barrier in the initial stages only later on word of mounth from batch to batch will automatically advertise your collection. Last but not the least we have to accept that they have made their own arrangements either from Friends and Book-stores and have organised their reading materials themselves. In which case getting a vendor to sell at your campus at the beginning of the year with more discounts as books will be purchased in Bulk will endear you to them and they will approach you in future if they want any urther information..Try always to be among them and not away where their needs are concerned. best wishes and welcome to the real word of Library management Chitra Rao Library and Information officer NITIE Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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