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COL-- Information Resource Centre Manager
by Indira K. 05 Jul '08

05 Jul '08

Dear Professionals, Information Resource Centre Manager Position open at Commonwealth of Learning (COL). 3-year initial appointment is renewable for a further term by mutual agreement. job responsibilities: 1.. to acquire and manage electronic libraries of books, journals and other resources for COL staff and consultants, including the use of external services and internal library databases such as BiblioMondo and Greenstone; 2.. managing news and information provider services for COL’s partners through in-depth use of available knowledge management tools, inter alia, Google News, Yahoo Pipes and Ning; 3.. Researching emerging knowledge management technologies and making recommendations on their application to COL and partners; and working within a results based management environment using established guidelines. Experience required: minimum of 7 years of professional experience. Applications must be submitted by July 21, 2008. The following path will take you to the said opportunity http://www.col.org/colweb/site/pid/1015 Regards, Indira -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Department of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-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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Temporary trainees for JRD Tata Memorial Library
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

JRD Tata Memorial Library requires 3 temporary trainees for a period of 3 months Qualification:Post graduate BLISc with first class remuneration: Rs 4000/month last date for application: 15.7.08 Please send your biodata along with marks card and other enclosure to: K S Chudamani Deputy Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science

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Question on library events
by Narayanan,Suresh 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Hi, I will appreciate if anybody can suggest me where to find a list of key library events this year both in india and south of asia. thanks and regards, Suresh Narayanan Publishing & Inspec THE IET INSPEC India website: www.theiet.org/publishing The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interview President IFLA
by Mailing List Admin 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 01:21:43 +0000 (GMT) From: Shantanu Ganguly <s_ganguly67(a)yahoo.co.uk> Dear Professionals: If you want to read the latest development in the field of library an information science, then please go through this URLhttp://www.ifla.org/I/whatsnew/new.htm. Interview with Claudia Lux about "Libraries on the agenda" in the April issue of MEERA: Open and Distance Learning Newsletter, a quarterly newsletter of Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota (Rajasthan, India), (p.4-5). Shantanu Ganguly Chief Librarian Knowledge Resource Center Indus World School of Business (IWSB) 48/4, Knowledge Park III Greater Noida, U.P. ********************* Knowledge is Universe **********************

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Emerald Launches online Bookstore
by Rajneesh Rajpal 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Emerald launches online bookstore - 27 Jun 2008 Academic and professional publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/> , UK, has announced the launch of the Emerald Bookstore, which allows visitors to browse through over 2,000 books by subject area and to order securely online at http://books.emeraldinsight.com. Following its recent move into book publishing, Emerald has welcomed new areas of expertise, such as language and linguistics, sociology and psychology, to add to its core portfolio of management titles. Bookstore is seen to be a step further in book publishing, extending the scope of the company's publishing avenues and complementing existing journal portfolio and online products and services. It is viewed as the solution to develop and promote Emerald's book portfolio in all subject areas. For students and researchers, the online facility will fast-track access to key research, including recent titles such as Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership by Karen Klenke; a new edition of An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing by James Pickles; and International Handbook of Distance Education by Evans, Haughey and Murphy. Emerald claims to have enjoyed strong growth in recent years as it continues to publish rigorous and relevant research. It is seeking to actively expand its portfolio of products and services tailored for the needs of both academic institutions and corporate organizations across the world. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ALA CONF 2008- DONATION OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO ALA BY VERIZON
by Mailing List Admin 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:16:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> American Library Association Receives $1 Million Grant from Verizon Foundation to Study How Gaming Can Be Used to Improve Problem-Solving and Literacy Skills Unique ‘Gaming for Learning’ Project to Develop Metrics and Models for Libraries ANAHEIM, CALIF. – The American Library Association (ALA) will launch an innovative project to track and measure the impact of gaming on literacy skills and build a model for library gaming that can be deployed nationally. Funding for the project will be provided by a $1 million grant from the Verizon Foundation. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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University Librarian - Kerala Univ.
by J. K. Vijayakumar 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the Post of University Librarian (16400-32400) in Open Catagory at Kerala University. Last date 04.08.2008 More details will be available at www.keralauniversity.edu. Advertisement in English is also available at Kerala Kaumudi (July 4) http://www.keralakaumudi.com/news/print/jul4/jul4.pdf (Page 3) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course on: Emerging Trends in Information Science & Academic Libraries
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Refresher Course on: Emerging Trends in Information Science & Academic Libraries. The Academic Staff College in Collaboration with the department of Library & Information Science, The University of Kashmir is organizing refresher course on Emerging Trends in Information Science & Academic Libraries commensing from 28th July,2008. The refresher course will demonstrate the latest development in the area of Library & Information Science to upgrade the skills of library professionals. The desired candidates may contact the Director (ASC), The University of Kashmir for further information. The selected candidates will be paid TA/DA in accordance with U.G.C. norms. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Special Issue Of Trim On Open Access to Knowledge The department is bringing out a Special Volume of its Biannual Journal Trends in Information Management (TRIM) Vol. 4 (1) on Open Access to Knowledge which will be released on a special function during National SeminarOpen Accesss Movement:Initiatives, Promotion and Impact from 15-17 October, 2008 The editorial board invites original research papers from scholars on Key areas for consideration of peers. The contributors are requested to send their original contributions latest by 25 August, 2008 on the following format preferably on email id. (This is a demo) Title Abstract Keywords Introduction Body Findings/conclusion References (Preferably APA style for both references & citations) Only peer reviewed papers will be accepted. Font size: 12 Text Font: Times New roman Heading: Bold Face (12 size) Note: Please avoid numbering for Subheadings. Show them with the help of bullets etc The paper should not exceed 12 pages. The contributors will get an opportunity to attend the seminar getting partial logistic support, besides, off-prints and copy of the journal. Contact: Professor S M Shafi Editor, TRIM C/o Department of Library & Information Science, The University of Kashmir Hazratbal 1900 06 EMAIL: smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in Cell: 9419008599 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgently required Library Assistant at BIMTCH
by ANIL SINGH 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Dear Firends, BIMTECH, Greater Noida is requiring one Library Assistant urgently for its Learning Resource Centre. The candidates who have MLISc and knowledge of computer application can apply by sending their resume through e-mail. The e-mail is library(a)bimtech.ac.in and the institute's website is www.bimtech.ac.in. Anil Singh NCERT, New Delhi _________________________________________________________________ Tried the new MSN Messenger? It’s cool! Download now. http://messenger.msn.com/Download/Default.aspx?mkt=en-in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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