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Suvarna Karnataka Portal
by Nagana Goudar 24 Dec '09

24 Dec '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, Congratulations to Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka for having launched the Portal on Karnataka in Kannada entitled " Suvarna Karnataka Kannada Antarjala Vahini (Suvarna Karnataka Portal)" on the occasion of Golden Jubilee Celebration of the formation of Karnataka State. This unique Portal gives various kinds of information about Kannada and Karnataka including Education, Health, Agriculture, Entertainment, Kannada Films and songs, Kannada Literature, Fine Arts, Sports, Cooking, Law, etc. One of the main attraction is Children Section with stories and songs. Although there is lot of scope for improvement in terms design, browse and search options and content organization with still more coverage, being sincere attempt of its kind to give one source for everything about and on Kannada and Karnataka, the group responsible is praise worthy for this wonderful work. This Portal was conceived and developed by Mr. RS Venkatraj under the guidance of Mr. P.Y. Rajendrakumar, Director, DPL. Please visit the site at: http://www.karnatakapubliclibrary.gov.in/ Then click Suvarna Karnataka Kannada Antarjala Vahini Your suggestions and comments are most welcome to e-mail address: py_kumar(a)yahoo.co.in Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Sci F & Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html --------------------------------- Get the freedom to save as many mails as you wish. Click here to know how. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Webology: Volume 3, Number 1, 2006
by Alireza Noruzi 01 Jun '09

01 Jun '09

Dear All, apologies for cross-posting. We are pleased to inform you that Vol. 3, No. 1 of Webology, an OPEN ACCESS journal, is published and is available ONLINE now. This issue contains: ------------------ Editorial: Link Spam and Search Engines -- Alireza Noruzi -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/editorial7.html ----------------------------------------- Stemming and root-based approaches to the retrieval of Arabic documents on the Web -- Haidar Moukdad -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/a22.html ----------------------------------------- E-marketing, Unsolicited Commercial E-mail, and Legal Solutions -- Li Xingan -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/a23.html ----------------------------------------- Environmental Knowledge and Marginalized Communities: The Last Mile Connectivity -- A. Neelameghan and Greg Chester -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/a24.html ----------------------------------------- Book Review of 'Digital Libraries: Principles and Practice in a Global Environment'/ Lucy A. Tedd & Andrew Large -- Hamid R. Jamali -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/bookreview3.html ========================================= Call for Papers: http://www.webology.ir/callforpapers.html ========================================= Regards, A. Noruzi __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Recruitment@GNDU, AMRITSAR
by Anita�Vashistha 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

*GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY (GNDU), AMRITSAR* GT Road, Amritsar, Punjab India Advertisement No. 1/2009 Applications are invited for the following posts on the prescribed application form so as to reach latest by *02/03/2009*. 1. *Professor : *05 posts, Grade : Rs.16400-22400) + 05 posts on Honorarium of Rs.20000/- pm fixed. 2. *Director Computer Centre* : 01 post, Grade : Rs.16400-22400 3. *Librarian* : 02 post, Grade : Rs.16400-22400 4. *Finance & Development Officer* : 01 post, Grade: Rs. 13500-16800+1000 S.A.+ 400 C.A.) 5. *Director, Youth Welfare* : 01 post, Grade: Rs.12000-18300 6. *Reader :* 03 posts, Grade: Rs. 12000-18300 7. *Reader cum Deputy Director (Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy )* : 01 post, Grade : Rs. 12000-18300 8. *Scientific Officer (USIC) : *01 post, Grade Rs.8000-13500 9. *Lecturers *: 12 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 10. *Research Fellows* : 01 post, Pay: Rs. 6500/- p.m. fixed 11. *Assistant Director* (Woman) Physical Education & Sports : 01 post (on contractual basis initially for 3 years), Pay: Rs. 14000/- p.m. fixed *GNDU Regional Campus, Jalandhar* 1. *Professors* : 02 posts, Grade : Rs.16400-22400 2. *Reader* : 02 posts, Grade : Rs.12000-18300/- 3. *Lecturers *: 08 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 *GNDU Regional Campus, Gurdaspur* 1. *Professor* : 04 posts, Grade : Rs. 16400-22400/- 2. *Reader* : 03 posts, Grade: Rs. 12000-18300 3. *Lecturers *: 02 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 ASSM College, Mukandpur 1. *Lecturers *: 03 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 Further details available at http://gndu.ac.in/DOWNLOAD/02-03-2009.pdf and Application form available for Class A <http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/aclass.pdf>posts and Class B <http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/bclass.pdf> posts or visit http://gndu.ac.in/careerwithus.asp Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha --------------------------------------------- Napino Auto & Electronics Ltd, Gurgaon, India !-- Virus-Free Mail Using AntiVirus for IQ Mail & QuickHeal Engine --!

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Post of Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalaya (B.P.Ed. College), Uchgaon, Tal. Karveer, Dist. Kolhapur - 416005 (Maharashtra) for details visit www.unishivaji.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: Ranking of World Web Repositiories
by J. K. Vijayakumar 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Ranking Web of World Repositories just published the latest ranking of January 2009. Check the top 300 World repositories at http://repositories.webometrics.info/top300_rep.asp And top 300 Institutional repositories at http://repositories.webometrics.info/top300_rep_inst.asp Among World repositories, IISc from India stands 39th and ISI stands 105th. The leading International Repository in Library and Information Science and Technology called "E-LIS" 19th in the ranking. Among Institutional repositories from India, IISc repository stands 28th and ISI repository stands 89th. Methodology: Using as basis the data from the Registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR) and The Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpendOAR) the list of repositories is compuled accroding to certain conditions. See more details here about the methodilogy used http://repositories.webometrics.info/methodology_rep.html ---------------------- Blogged at http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/2009/01/ranking-web-of-repositories.html

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How to start a basic library ?
by Rajan 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Dear All, The Unesco document "Libraries for all : how to start a basic library", brought to our notice by Dr Indira, is an excellent practical guide to be taught in our library schools in the beginning so as to give the students a holistic overview of the tasks ahead in the library profession. The list of options in decision-making, the practical hints on whereabouts and the logical sequencing of the sub topics make this document a good entry point for a new student of Library Science. Regards, K Rajasekharan ------------------------------ Original Message: Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:39:25 +0530 From: "Indira" <indk68(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Budgeting in Library Dear Mrs. Sheethal, UNESCO Publication "Libraries for all: how to start and run a basic library" written by Laura Wendell, the founder of the World Library Partnership, is a practical guide to establish and manage a library. available in English, French and Spanish in HTML and PDF formats. This resource guide is designed and developed for people with little or no training in librarianship and contains practical, step-by-step instructions for creating and managing a successful library. Here is the URL: http://www.unesco.org/webworld/highlights/library_run_020299.html Line-item Budgeting is discussed in P15-21. I feel we should include this in the Reading Lists of BLISC and MLISC programs. Hope this manual will be useful in our day-to-day practices. Dr Indira ------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Short Term Course on Library Automation and Open Source Software
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

NISCAIR announces its short term course on Library Automation and Open Source Softwares Duration: 5 days (2-6 March, 2009) Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 Course fee: Rs. 2000/- (without accommodation) / Rs. 2600/- (with accommodation) How to apply: Application form is available at www.niscair.res.in or can be obtained by sending an email to training(a)niscair.res.in. Filled in application form along with the appropriate course fee is to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and is to be sent to In-Charge (Training), Education and Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training(a)niscair.res.in G. Mahesh Scientist, NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requiest
by Murali dharan 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Dear All, If any one have this article in hardcopy or Softcopy please send. It is very urgent needed for one our Professors: Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2008, Vol. 24, No. 5, Pages 1549-1559 Direct and indirect costs among employees with diabetic retinopathy in the United States* Lauren J. Lee, Andrew P. Yu, Kevin E. Cahill, Alan K. Oglesby, Jackson Tang, Ying Qiu, Howard G. Birnbaum With regards V.Muralidharan, Librarian, Aravind Eye hospital, Coimbatore 641014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation – "Young ESD Voices from around the World"
by Puna Das 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Call for Participation – "Young ESD Voices from around the World" Background >From 31 March to 2 April 2009, the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – Moving into the Second Half of the UN Decade will be held in Bonn, Germany. Organizers of the conference are UNESCO and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, in cooperation with the German Commission for UNESCO. Five years into the Decade, the conference will follow four objectives: to highlight the relevance of ESD to all of education; to promote international exchange on ESD, especially between the North and the South; to carry out a stock-taking of the implementation of the UN Decade and to develop strategies for the way ahead. World Conference participants are 700 representatives from all world regions, of UNESCO Member States, United Nations Agencies, organizations from civil society, and the private sector. Workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" One day before the opening of the World Conference, a workshop with 25 young people from around the world with demonstrated engagement in Education for Sustainable Development will take place in Bonn, Germany. Participants of the workshop will also take part in the World Conference. Workshop results will be presented at the Conference. Young people between 18 and 35 years of age are invited to submit applications for participating in the workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" and in the World Conference itself by 9 February 2009. Applications must include a letter of motivation (one page) describing the applicants' engagement in Education for Sustainable Development, the motivation for applying and a short description of what is intended to be done as follow-up to the Conference. Moreover, a curriculum vitae should be submitted. Participants will be selected according to their engagement in ESD, their involvement in relevant networks and hence their function as young ESD ambassadors / multipliers. Working language of the workshop: English Dates and venues: * March 2009: Email consultations, preparing the workshop and the contribution to the World Conference * 30 March 2009: Workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" in Bonn, Germany * 31 March - 2 April 2009: World Conference Education for Sustainable Development in Bonn, Germany * April / May 2009: Evaluation of the workshop and the World Conference via Email consultation and follow-up The 25 participants of the workshop will also be guests of the main conference. Funds for travel and hotel costs are available if required. Submission of applications by 9 February 2009 to Email worldconference2009@esd.unesco..de or Fax +49(0)228-688444-79, reference "Application 'Young ESD Voices'". Successful participants will be informed by 16 February 2009. More Details: http://www.esd-world-conference-2009.org/en/esd-workshop-for-young-people.h… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/

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Biblios.net-free Z39.50 catalogue records from LibLime
by J. K. Vijayakumar 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

-------------------- From: On Behalf Of Barrett, Bernard Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:14 AM To: Subject: Biblios.net - free Z39.50 catalogue records Might be of interest? Bernard Barrett Information Scientist Directorate of Mental Health Health Service Executive Office 5, Ground Floor, South East Wing, St Joseph's Hospital Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Republic of Ireland Announcing ‡biblios.net, the world’s largest database of freely-licensed library records By resourceshelf on Cataloging and Metadata >From the News Release: LibLime [has] announced the launch of ‡biblios.net–a free browser-based cataloging service with a data store containing over thirty-million records. Records are licensed under the Open Data Commons, making the service the world’s largest repository of freely-licensed library records. ‡biblios.net (pronounced ‘biblios dot net’) features an intuitive metadata editor complete with templates, macros, authority auto-completion and embedded context-sensitive help. The central record repository contains 25-million bibliographic records and just under eight-million authority records. The data is maintained by ‡biblios.net users similar to the model used by Wikipedia. Catalogers can use and contribute to the database without restrictions because records in ‡biblios.net are freely-licensed under the Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (https://biblios.net/open-data-commons-license). ‡biblios.net also includes a built-in federated search system allowing catalogers to find records from any Z39.50 target. A central Search Target Registry, seeded with over 2,000 Z39.50 servers, makes it easy for catalogers to find, create and share Z39.50 targets. In addition to offering a cutting-edge cataloging interface, ‡biblios.net offers a unique social cataloging environment. Built-in forums and private messaging make finding help and communicating with other users a cinch. Real-time chat is slated for an upcoming release. “The philosophy behind an Open Data movement scarcely needs an explanation to a library audience,” explains LibLime CEO, Joshua Ferraro. “The mission of libraries–to provide open, free access to ideas and information–surely applies to the metadata created BY librarians,” Ferraro says. “To date, libraries haven’t had a freely-licensed repository of library records to date and that makes ‡biblios.net an especially exciting development, one that I’m proud to have been a part of,” says Ferraro. “It’s our hope that ‡biblios.net, as well as other open data movements, will usher in a new era of library openness, where libraries can collaboratively create and share metadata with the whole community,” Ferraro says. You can sign up for a free ‡biblios.net account by visiting http://biblios.net. See Also: Listen to a Podcast with the Founder/Creator of ‡biblios.net, Josh Ferraro (He’s also the CEO of LibLime) ---------------------- Blogged at http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/2009/01/bibliosnet-open-access-in-catalogu… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Information for the post of Information Scientist
by kallol talukdar 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Respected Professionals Kindly let me know the qualification required to became an Information Scientist. also let me know where i will get the goverment notification for the post. Thanking You *KALLOL DAS Asst. Librarian Faculty of Management (FMS) Modi Institute of Management & Research* *(Deemed University) Sikar, Rajasthan* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Workshop on Knowledge Management (IWKM 2009) -Concluded
by nali pm 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Professionals An International Workshop on Knowledge Management (IWKM 2009) was held on January 24-25, 2009 organized by Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. The major objectives of the workshop were: To identify Knowledge Management implementation in various corporate and academic institutes. To understand the processes involved in capturing and sharing organization’s knowledge assets, both tacit and explicit. To learn handling of select KM models/technology tools such as MASK, KMM, CKF etc for developing KM in the respective fields of participants. To identify constraints and challenges, while implementing Knowledge Management programme. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. In his speech, he said that a creative approach to KM in R & D institutions can result higher research productivity and information flow and he emphasized the need of capturing tacit knowledge of scientists and academicians using modern communication technology. Padamshri Prof. P. N. Kaula, Chief guest of the function highlighted the importance of KM in present society. He said concept of KM is fast developing and the time is here to implement the application of KM in Libraries and Information Centers. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine, Associate Dean, TELECOM School of Management, Paris France delivered keynote address. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine was the main resource person. Dr. Parag Sanghani, Director, AESMPGIBM, Ahmedabad, Dr. Debahsis Patnaik, IIT Kanpur and Dr. Zafar Numani, Dept. law, AMU delivered lectures on different aspects of KM. About ninety delegates from libraries, management, IT, medicine, corporate, NGO and research organizations from India and abroad participated in the two day workshop. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine gave hands on training in KMM and CKF module of KM technology. Study materials were distributed along with few exercises on CD-ROM for further developing their KM expertise. A cultural evening was also organized on 24th Jan. . Prof. V.K Abdul Jaleel, The Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh distributed the certificates to the participants in the valedictory function. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Reader/Organizing Secretary IWKM 2009 _________________________________________________________________ Chose your Life Partner! Join MSN Matrimony FREE http://www.in.msn.com/matrimony -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Be Transparent - Interview with Prof. Talwar by Niranjan Nikam
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Friends, *Be Transparent - Interview with Prof. Talwar by Niranjan Nikam* Prof. Talwar, Vicechancellor of University of Mysore spoke about his plans to take the univesity forward. The Interview was published in Deccan Herald, Bengaluru edition on republic day (26/01/2009). Excerpt: Prof. expressed that, his main concern is on transparency in working. Using three decades of experience in administrative, academic and research he will try to create different kind of working environment in the university. He told that, already initiated few things in this direction by started training the administrative staf. He was talking about the utilization of Central govt. fund Rs. 100 Crore. 40% of the fund will be reserved for cetre of Excellence and 60% for development. Priority will be given to infrastructure and thrust areas such as biodiversity, bioprospecting and sustainble development. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- 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] Budgeting in Library
by Indira 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Mrs. Sheethal, UNESCO Publication "Libraries for all: how to start and run a basic library" written by Laura Wendell, the founder of the World Library Partnership, is a practical guide to establish and manage a library. available in English, French and Spanish in HTML and PDF formats. This resource guide is designed and developed for people with little or no training in librarianship and contains practical, step-by-step instructions for creating and managing a successful library. Here is the URL: http://www.unesco.org/webworld/highlights/library_run_020299.html Line-item Budgeting is discussed in P15-21. I feel we should include this in the Reading Lists of BLISC and MLISC programs. Hope this manual will be useful in our day-to-day practices. Best regards, Indira ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500 082 India -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:20 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 70, Issue 28 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Post of Library Assistant (sandeep deepu) 2. 10th manlibnet national convention (nrusingh dash) 3. Relaxation in NET/SET to Librarians having First Class (Ajay Kamble) 4. Webopedia (DINESH SIDDAIAH) 5. Budgeting in Library (Sheetal Tank) 6. Post for Library Assistant (jamil(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in) 7. Library Diretor (Anand G) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:09:32 +0530 (IST) From: sandeep deepu <san_deepu123(a)yahoo.co.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Post of Library Assistant To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: <524179.60303.qm(a)web7803.mail.in.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Dear Professionals, There is one vacancy for the post of Library Assistant. Required Qualification: B.L.I.Sc (Preferable M.L.I.Sc degree) and Knowledge of computer with minimum of 1 year of experience in any reputed Library. The candidate should have Good communication skills with access to digital resources and web portals etc. Pay Scale as Per. State Govt. Total Emoluments around Rs.8000/ PM. Interested candidate both (Male & Female) may apply on or before 31 Jan. 2009 to following address (rvlibn(a)rediffmail.com)? in conventional format as well as in electronic format. With Regards Mr.Rudradevaramath.F.S LIBRARIAN R.V.College of?Engineering, Mysore Road, Bangalore. Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Citations
by Making India 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Friends, Want to refer to you three sites that help in making citations and are useful in rendering bibliographies. The third one is a paid service while the first two are available for free. - http://citationmach ine.net/ <http://citationmach%20ine.net/> - http://www.easybib. com/ <http://www.easybib.%20com/> - http://www.endnote. com/ <http://www.endnote.com/> -- Rgds, Nisar Fathima "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library," - Jorge Luis Borges, poet, writer and librarian. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

*Thers is vacancy of Librarian(qualification as per norms of Uni.of Mumbai)* *intersted may apply on following adress* *Nirmala Niketan *College of Home Science, 49, New Marine Lines, Mumbai- 400 020 *Phone:* 022-22076503 *Fax: *22003217 *Email:* nnchsc(a)mtnl.net.in / info(a)nirmalaniketan.com Dilip Jadhav AIHM Library *aihmlibrary(a)gmail.com* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Diretor
by Anand G 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Lis-forum Members Pls go through the opening for the Library professional in USA Arizona. JOB TITLE: Library Director COMPANY: Sedona Public Library POSTDATE: 1/28/2009 LOCATION: Sedona, AZ DESCRIPTION: The Sedona Public Library (SPL) Board of Trustees seeks a LIBRARY DIRECTOR with an MLS and proven library management skills. The candidate must be a dynamic, forward-thinking professional who, in addition to managing overall library operations, will work closely with an active ten member Board of Trustees. Demonstrated expertise in personnel management; experience in planning, recommending and implementing policy; budgeting; being a strong library advocate and fundraiser required. Other responsibilities include managing a staff of 13 FTEs and 75 active volunteers who provide nearly 50% of the staff hours at the library, maintaining effective partnerships with public officials and community groups, especially the Friends of the Library. SPL is a 501 (c) 3 not-for- profit privately owned organization that is funded by the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino counties, the Friends of the Library and other donations. For more information www.sedonalibrary.com. . GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Administers library services under the policy direction of the SPL Board of Trustees and reports directly to the Board. Typical duties include supervising general and daily operations of the library; preparing, reviewing and administering policies and procedures; preparing and administering budget; training and supervising staff; supervising maintenance of the facility, including a local area computer network and planning for future improvements; facilitating programming for patrons of all ages; furnishing information on library activities, services and facilities to other agencies; attending and reporting monthly at Board meetings; preparing statistical reports; developing and implementing long-range plans; cooperating with the County Library District and its member libraries in resource sharing and library development. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications for the position include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library science program and five to seven years of responsible library work experience with ever increasing supervisory responsibilities. A successful candidate must have strong communication skills that inspire and motivate the community, Board, staff, volunteers, elected officials and potential donors in developing and implementing a shared vision for enhanced library service. Candidate must have demonstrated operational effectiveness. Essential attributes include extensive public library knowledge, thorough understanding of library technology, being highly motivated and self-directed. SALARY: Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000/anum, (Rs220,000 - 300,000/month) with a competitive benefits package. For full announcement and description, visit www.sedonalibrary.com . Resumes submitted by February 20, 2009, considered in the initial review. About SEDONA Sedona is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. Anand G.Talwar. Librarian Al Ain International Aviation Academy P.O.Box 66488, Al Ain, UAE. Tel: +971 3 799 - 6478 Fax: +971 3 785 - 5055 Mobile: +971 55 9192207 E-Mail: anand.talwar(a)aaiaa.ac.ae -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post for Library Assistant
by jamil＠drtc.isibang.ac.in 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Dear Professionals, There is one vacancy for the post of Library Assistant. Required Qualification and Experience: Post Graduate with B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc degree with 6 years relevant experience and having working Knowledge of computer science. Pay Scale: 15600-39100, Grade Pay:5400 Interested candidate may apply on or before 23 Feb. 2009 prescribed application forms are obtainable from the office of IIT Patna or from this website www.iitp.ac.in how to apply: The completed applications should be sent by hand or by post to Assistant Registrar, IIT Patna Patliputra Colony Patna-800013 Please view http://www.iitp.ac.in/forms/Advt-2.pdf for details application form is available at http://www.iiitp.ac.in/forms/app_non_face.DOC With Regards Jamil Ahmed Documentation Research Training and Centre Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore-59 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop of Agricultural Librarians and Publication of Journals
by Dr. Nabi Hasan 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Dear Friends CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar is going to organize a workshop on KrishiPrabha-Indian Agricultural Doctoral Dissertation Repository on Feb 24-25, 2009 at Hisar. On this occassion, a meeting of the AALDI-Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India will be held and the fresh issue of the Indian Journal of Agriculture Library and Information Science will also be released. One participant from each NARS library has been invited to attend the same and TA/DA will be borne by the host. All the NARS Librarians are requested to attend the same and make it a big success. Papers for inclusion are also invited from the Professionals working in the NARS Libraries and should reach by first week of the Feb to include the same in the issue to be released on Feb 24. The paper may be sent to veeru_123(a)rediffmail.com or nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com and for workshop, Shri Prem Singh, University Librarian, HAU, Hisar may be contacted on his mail ID psingh_hau(a)yahoo.com. Best regards, -- Nabi Hasan, Ph.D., CICTAL, Borlaug Fellow University Library CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062, India Phone: +91-1894-283184 (Direct), 230361 (Off.), 234571 (Res.) Cell- +91-9418493990 Fax- +91-1894-230361 E-mail: nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http://hillagric.ernet Bring your gang together. Do your thing. Find your favourite Yahoo! group at http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Webopedia
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Dear Friends, *Webopedia:* Webopedia (http://www.webopedia.com) is the only online dictionary and search engine you need for computer and Internet technology definitions. It covers the parent categories such as communications, Computer Industry Companies, Computer Science, Data, Graphics, Hardware, Internet, Mobile Computing, Multimedia, Networks, Open source (OSRC), Operating systems, Programming, Software, Standards, Types of Computers, WWW. Latest in Webopedia: Facebook Tips - How to set up your own group. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Budgeting in Library
by Sheetal Tank 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Dear Professionals, I am about to prepare budget for the Library but frankly speaking have not done it practically before. I need some help can some of you send me the copy of your budget plan for reference? it will be a great help for me. Regards, Mrs. Sheetal D Tank, UNIC-LIBRARY/AITS ATMIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE YOGIDHAM, Kalawad Road, RAJKOT - 360 005 (GUJARAT) Email: sdtank(a)aits.edu.in Mrs. Sheetal D Tank, UNIC-LIBRARY/AITS ATMIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE YOGIDHAM, Kalawad Road, RAJKOT - 360 005 (GUJARAT) Email: sdtank(a)aits.edu.in sheetal_tank(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Relaxation in NET/SET to Librarians having First Class
by Ajay Kamble 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Dear All, The circular of Mumbai University (Circular No. 32 of 2009 dt. 19th January 2009) about the educational qualification for Librarians in Engineering and Management Colleges. It states that NET/SET is an essential qualification for the post of Librarians in Engineering / Management Colleges, but candidate having first class in Library and Information Science Masters can be exempted from NET/SET.. The Circular is available on our group and the link to it is available on www.mlsc.co.nr.... Ajay Kamble Moderator, MLOSC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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10th manlibnet national convention
by nrusingh dash 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Dear Friends, Recently I attended 10th annual national convention of MANLIBNET held at KIIT university, Bhubaneswar (Orissa). The theme was “Organizational excellence in business and management libraries: current trends and future directions” Many eminent librarians had attended the function. All presented their respective papers. Mr. Dipak Kumar Khuntia (XIMB) was awarded for the best presentation. Congrats sir! My topic of presentation was “ Libraries as reflected in the websites: a study of the homepages of management institutes”. I carried out the survey (of course desk top) by just clicking and analyzing the information depicted in the institutes websites. I had a nice experience at the convention. I thank the organizing committee. Really such type of workshops gives opportunity for us to interact and explore. Wish you all a bright time ahead (May God save the profession) with regards, Nrusingh Kumar Dash Librarian Silicon Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar-24 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Knovel-Technical Reference Information
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Dear Friends, Knovel (http://www.knovel.com) is an online technical resource used by applied scientists and practicing engineers around the world to quickly locate relevant and reliable technical information. Knovel's thousands of customers include 75 of the Fortune 500 companies and over 300 leading engineering and science universities worldwide. Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.S (LIS) Admission Notice 2009-10
by DRTC - General 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 M.S. in Library and Information Science With the emergence of knowledge-centered economies and the knowledge society, Information & Knowledge Management has emerged as a major area of concern and importance to large corporate houses, R & D Institutions and even governments. The area cuts across several disciplines including Information Technology, Library Science, and Management sciences, to mention a few. The Documentation Research & Training Centre, a unit of the Indian Statistical Institute, founded by Late Prof. S. R. Ranganathan is an internationally recognized centre for advanced training and research in this area. The DRTC now offers a novel M.S. Programme in Library & Information Science with the primary objective of preparing the next generation information managers. This new and unique programme offers an ideal blend of courses spanning library science, information technology, knowledge management and quantitative studies. The graduates of the programme will find excellent openings in industry, especially the IT industry, R & D organizations and institutions of higher education & research. For those with an aptitude for higher studies and research the M.S. Programme provides a solid foundation for Ph.D. programmes. Several universities across the country have recognized DRTC as a centre for doctoral research. ELIGIBILITY The minimum qualification for admission to the M.S. programme is a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education) with at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination. SELECTION PROCEDURE Selection of candidates for the M.S. programme will be based on academic records and performance of the candidate in an all-India written entrance test and interview. There is no tuition fee for the programme and all eligible students will receive a stipend. DURATION The duration of the Programme is 24 months (2 Years); the programme is offered only at the ISI Bangalore Centre HOW TO APPLY? For details and application form can be obtained from the following offices of Indian Statistical Institute (by post or in person) a) Dean of Studies, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B.T Road, Kolkata 10008. b) Head. Delhi Centre. Indian Statistical Institute, 7 SJS Sansanwal Marg, New Delhi 110016, c) Head, Bangalore Centre Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059, d) Head, SQC-OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 110 Nelson Manickam Road (1st Floor), Aminjikarai, Chennai 600029, e) Head, SQC-OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Street No.8, Habshiguda, Hyderabad 500007, by paying an amount of Rs.450/- (Rs.225/- for reserved categories) in cash (from 11a.m to 2 p.m on working days from Monday to Friday), or by Bank Draft drawn in favour of Indian Statistical Institute payable at Kolkata (Proper). Request for application forms should have the mailing address in CAPITALS. Postal orders, Money orders and cheque will not be accepted. Prospectus and application forms are also available on http:www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb in pdf format. IMPORTANT DATES: Distribution of Prospectus & Application forms: 10th February 2009 to 06th March 2009 Last date for Receipt of Completed Application forms: 27th March 2009 Date of Admission Test (India and abroad): 10th May 2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Library Assistant
by sandeep deepu 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Dear Professionals, There is one vacancy for the post of Library Assistant. Required Qualification: B.L.I.Sc (Preferable M.L.I.Sc degree) and Knowledge of computer with minimum of 1 year of experience in any reputed Library. The candidate should have Good communication skills with access to digital resources and web portals etc. Pay Scale as Per. State Govt. Total Emoluments around Rs.8000/ PM. Interested candidate both (Male & Female) may apply on or before 31 Jan. 2009 to following address (rvlibn(a)rediffmail.com) in conventional format as well as in electronic format. With Regards Mr.Rudradevaramath.F.S LIBRARIAN R.V.College of Engineering, Mysore Road, Bangalore. Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Future Bound E-Books
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Dear Friends, With the e-book fervour catching on, book lovers have begun fishing for that priceless read on laptops or e-book readers. The musty smell of books on racks and the feel withering pages not be there. Techies are increasingly connecting their reading plugs onto e-book socket. According to medai reports, the global e-book market stands at $220 million and it is expected to touch $3-$5 billion in next five years. Source: Economic Times, Bengaluru Edition, 26/01/2009 Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- 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] School Library--Opportunities to Help--Update
by prafulla tv 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, Here's an update on the response so far: Prof. A.A.N. Raju, UGC Emeritus Professor (Retd), Osmania University: One year subscription to two children's magazines in Telugu. Mrs. Achala Munigal: One year subscription to Champak children's monthly plus donation of books. Dharma Vana Arboretum: Assurance of support Anonymous Donor: Rs.1000 Emesco, Visalandhra Publishing House and Annapurna Publications: Offered to provide books at a good discount. Our thanks to all the above for their support to this school library project. The number of books acquired has reached 75. Still we have to buy good reference titles such as dictionaries, atlases, GK books, encyclopaedias, etc. Any help is most welcome. Thank you Sincerely Prafulla --- On Sun, 11/1/09, prafulla tv <tallurivpc(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > From: prafulla tv <tallurivpc(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: School Library--Opportunities to Help > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com, oplib(a)yahoogroups.com, digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com, corporatelibrarians(a)yahoogroups.com > Date: Sunday, 11 January, 2009, 12:10 PM > Dear Sir, > > It is proposed to start a School Library in Government > Primary School, near Urban Colony, Bhongir, Nalgonda > District, Andhra Pradesh on January 26, 2009. This co-ed > school has 125 students studying Classes 1 to 5. These > students belong to socially disadvantaged sections of the > society. Most of their parents earn their livelihood working > as labourers. A preliminary study was done to check about > the viability of running a school library and we found > enthusiastic response from the teachers serving this > institution. > > We hope to guide this library as a pilot project wherein > the students would be managing and running the library on > their own. A group of volunteers from the Organisation for > Protection of Libraries (Andhra Pradesh)headed by Dr. > Kishore (Librarian, Sreenidhi Institute of Science and > Technology) would train these students on simple techniques > of accessioning, cataloguing and circulation of books. > > We have already received donation of the following items > for the establishment of this school library: > > 41 children's books worth Rs.900 > Glass paned steel almirah with 5 shelves > > Opportunities are still available to help the establishment > of this school library on a firm footing. Particularly, we > wish to have a well-chosen, core collection of > children's books including encyclopaedias, magazines, > etc. These children can read English and Telugu. We appeal > for donation of children's books suitable to their age > level. Donations in cash for the purchase of books and > magazines are also welcome. > > Thank you > Sincerely > > T.V. Prafulla Chandra > Flat G3, Phase 4 > Saptagiri Apartments > Padmarao Nagar > Secunderabad 500 025 > Mobile: 93962 51106 > Office: 040 2726 0930 > Residence: 040 2750 5908 > > > > > > > > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to > http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Shared Koha v 3.0 for Small Libraries
by savitra sirohi 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

All, We are happy to bring a new offering - shared Koha instance for small libraries. Price: Rs. 4000/Year. Features: * Shared Koha version 3.0 instance * Available over Internet, anywhere, anytime * Installation, configuration & annual maintenance included * High availability hosting (99.9% up time) * Data protection using Hard Disk RAID & nightly backup * 1 Month Free Trial * Max 3000 catalog records & 2 Access Points Prerequisites: * Internet connection preferably broad band Suitable for Libraries that are: * Small, e.g. personal or school libraries * Cannot invest in own servers * Do not have skilled technology staff Those interested kindly contact me directly. Warm Regards, Savitra Sirohi MD, OSS Labs Ph: +91 97400 22664 www.osslabs.biz -- 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] An exhibit highlighting the rising cost of library journal subscriptions
by M.P. Tapaswi 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

Dear Prof. Arunachalam, I saw the exhibit with interest. It is a good idea, however the arguments and pictures do not really convince. The investment in science is for a better tomorrow. I am sure if India stops investing in research and transfer the funds as an aid for social uplifting, several poor families would be in a better condition. But, as we all know, this is shortsightedness. A convincing exhibit should have a comparison of percentage of increase in prices of journals vis a vis other commodities. Regards, - Murari Tapaswi -----Original Message----- From: Subbiah Arunachalam [mailto:subbiah.arunachalam@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 5:20 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in; oadl(a)yahoogroups.com; iaschandra(a)gmail.com; prakash(a)ias.ernet.in Cc: murari(a)nio.org; goudar(a)css.nal.res.in; vva(a)niscair.res.in; vasu(a)qmedkf.org.in; cg(a)csir.res.in; alokpaul(a)gmail.com; radha(a)cecri.res.in; Guna1970(a)gmail.com; mu.madhan(a)gmail.com; khkreddy(a)ipc.iisc.ernet.in; naveen.mathad(a)gmail.com; ramesh chander; cdevakumar(a)gmail.com; ntyaduraju(a)icar.org.in; head_usi(a)iari.res.in; mkukrishna(a)gmail.com; pitchappanrm(a)yahoo.co.uk; G Chandrasekar; mks(a)niscair.res.in; akshivakumar(a)gmail.com Subject: An exhibit highlighting the rising cost of library journal subscriptions Friends: Here is an exhibit highlighting the rising cost of library journal subscriptions to support faculty and student research. Please spread the word among all researchers - professors, scientists, research students. You may print the two pictures and put them up on noticeboards. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] http://astech.library.cornell.edu/ast/engr/about/StickerShock2.cfm www.nio.org www.reefindia.org www.mangroveindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wikijunior Project by Wiki media Foundation
by Shriram Pandey 24 Jan '09

24 Jan '09

Hello List, The aim of this project is to produce age-appropriate non-fiction books for children from birth to age 12. These books are richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, sketches, and original drawings. Wikijunior books are produced by a worldwide community of writers, teachers, students and young people all working together. The books present factual information that is verifiable. Everybody invited to join in and write, edit and rewrite each module and book to improve its content. These books are distributed free of charge under the terms of the Gnu Free Documentation License. More detail available on : http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikijunior Regards, Shri Ram Pandey MLIS(BHU), IKM(IISc), UGC-NET(JRF) Asst. Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology(LNM IIT) (Deemed University) Jaipur(Rajasthan) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Email address of ILA
by vellivel mohan 24 Jan '09

24 Jan '09

Dear Professional,I request you to kindly provide the email address of ILA OFFICE and ILA BulletinI have sent to the following address but the mail has bounced.ilanet1@giasdl01.vsnl.net.inilanet1@nda.vsml.net.ings@ila-india.orgwith regardsDr. V. MohanTechnical OfficerLibrary & DocumentationCentral Marine Fisheries Research InstituteCochin-18 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Publications
by loan fayaz 24 Jan '09

24 Jan '09

Dear professinals, It is to inform you that we have excellent publications on Central Asia. If you need to subscribe these publications to update your library, plz inform. Fayaz Lone (Documentation Officer) Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IALA DELEGATION MET THE STATE MINISTER FOR HRD AT HYDERABAD
by Pandurang Konnur 24 Jan '09

24 Jan '09

*IALA DELEGATION MET THE STATE MINISTER FOR HRD AT HYDERABAD* A delegation of the IALA under the leadership of Dr. P. Venkata Ramana Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, and Vice President IALA, Dr. Sujatha, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Dr. V. Nireekshna Babu PS Telugu University, Sri. Rupsingh Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Dr. Nagi Reddy, Sri Varadaraju, Ravi and Smt. Uma Hyderabad Central University met* Smt. D. Purandeswari*, Hon'ble Minister of State for Higher Education, MHRD *at Hyderabad on 20.1.09* and submitted a memorandum and explained the anomalies of MHRD order and requested for the rectification of anomalies in MHRD order and requested to restore parity with faculty. Honorable Minister responded positively and assured to do justice for the issues. -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jananabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Library & Information Science Professionals] Folks Are Flocking to the Libra...
by Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 24 Jan '09

24 Jan '09

[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123197709459483585.html] Folks Are Flocking to the Library, a Cozy Place to Look for a Job - WSJ.com: "TRACY, Calif. -- The financial crisis has caused a lot of withdrawals at the public library.A few years ago, public libraries were being written off as goners. The Internet had made them irrelevant, the argument went. But libraries across the country are reporting jumps in attendance of as much as 65% over the past year, as newly unemployed people flock to branches to fill out résumés and scan ads for job listings." MORE -- Posted By Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to Library & Information Science Professionals at 1/23/2009 10:18:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Chief Librarian in the Government Medical College
by Ajay Kamble 24 Jan '09

24 Jan '09

Applications are invited for filling 1 post of Chief Librarian, General State Service, Group-B in the Government Medical College under the Directorate of Medical Education & Research in the PAY : Rs.6500-200-10500/- plus QUALIFICATIONS : 5.1 Candidates must ---- possess a degree in Library Science of a Statutory University or a post-graduate diploma in Library Science of a Statutory University or Board or faculty and thereafter a) possess practical experience as a Librarian or equivalent or higher post for not less than three years. b) preference may be given to the candidates possessing Master's degree in Library Science. This Advertisement is available on the website of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission viz. www.mpsc.gov.in and at Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle @ www.mlsc.co.nr --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak College of Arts, Kedarnath Malhotra College of Commerce, ESA College of Science, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane -401202 Ph. 0250-2352981 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO releases English version of its publication on languages in cyberspace
by Puna Das 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

UNESCO releases English version of its publication on languages in cyberspace 19-01-2009 (Paris) UNESCO releases the English version of its publication "Securing a Place for a Language in Cyberspace", which first appeared in French in 2007 and has been translated in several languages since then. The original version was prepared with the assistance of the Latin Union and the intellectual contribution of the expert Marcel Diki-Kidiri. Consistent with the UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace, this publication aimes at facilitating decision-making on the inclusion of new languages in cyberspace. Cyberspace is open to all languages of the world, since its infrastructure is not subject to a central authority which can decide how it should be used. It is sufficient, in principle, to link a computer to an Internet access provider in order to post online texts, graphics or audio data in the language of one’s choice. However, implementing this principle, which is a fundamental factor of democracy at the global level and inclusive knowledge societies, requires a number of technical conditions, and human and financial resources. In this publication, the author explains as simple as possible how to ensure that a language which is poorly endowed in linguistic and/or information technology resources, not to mention human resources, may find its proper place in cyberspace and be active there. The publication is meant to be didactic and to accompany, step-by-step, all those who may join UNESCO at any given stage on the path to putting all poorly endowed languages into cyberspace. The text of the publication is available online in English, French, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese - click here: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001497/149786E.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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India a fast-growing market for books
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

Dear Friends, India is among the fast-growing for books among the top ten markets, bigger than China. The Head of Oxford University Press WorldWide Dr. Henry Reece was told this during the interaction with Economic Times (22nd thursday, P.N. 12, Bengaluru edition). Dr. Reece was in India for the release of a two-volume festschrift for Amertya Sen, edited by two of his former students, Kaushik Basu and Ravi Kanbur, to mark the Noble Laureate's 75th birthday. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: [MLOSC.344] Research Project
by Ajay Kamble 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mahesh M. Angadi <sxielibrary(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM Subject: [MLOSC.344] Research Project To: Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle <http://www.mlsc.co.nr> < mlosc(a)googlegroups.com> Hello Friends, I have undertaken a Research Project ""Developing a prototype model for converting bibliographic databases (library catalogue) into ISO 2709 format and hosting it on intranet and internet using ISIS tools" under the guidance of Dr. D. N. Phadke as a part of M.Phil programme at YCMOU. With the help of this Research Project libraries will be able to create or convert their collection into databases that adheres to required Bibliographic Standards. This in turn will facilitate resource sharing. Moreover, without any investments in costly softwares, libraries will be able to host their collection on intranet and internet with comprehensive and user friendly search features. For further details and status about the Research Project, log on to website http://www.geocities.com/cilisindia. Questionnaire, Guidelines and Sample Data Entry forms can be downloaded from this website. I will be very thankful if you can inform about the same to your fellow colleagues. Your valuable co-operation and support to establish a network of participating libraries will be highly appreciated Kindly send the filed in Questionnaire & Sample Entries or Library Database on following address:- Mr. Mahesh M. Angadi, A/003, Shiv Managlmurty Co-op. Housing Society, Near Gaondevi Mandir, Anand Nagar, Dombivli (East) - 421 201. For any queries, kindly contact on 9869120258 E-mail Id: mahesh_m_angadi(a)rediffmail.com _________________________________________ Ajay M. Kamble Librarian A V College Vasai Rd email : apassion2002(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Newsletter July to September 2008
by Rajesh Chandrakar 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

Dear Professional Colleagues Current version of the INFLIBNET Newsletter is available for download, any one interested can download it from the following website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/publication/newsletter/newsletter_July_September… With best regards Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientist - B (LS) INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Article on Libraries
by lata＠iihmr.org 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

Hello, Below is a link to a great article on libraries which appeared on the front page of Thursday's Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123197709459483585.html Laurel Goodgion Wethersfield (CT) Library ========================================== LATA SURESH Manager, Library and Documentation Centre Asst.Editor, Journal of Health Management (SAGE) Institute of Health Management Research 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan INDIA Phone: +91-141-2791431-34 ext. 328 Fax : +91-141-2792138 URL : http://www.iihmr.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Perceptions 2008: An International Survey of Library Automation
by K.R. Mulla 23 Jan '09

23 Jan '09

Dear LIS Professionals, Marshall Breeding a survey that he conducted to gather data regarding the perceptions of libraries toward their automation systems, the organizations that provide support, and the quality of support they receive. It also aims to gauge interest in open source library automation systems. For More see this link: http://www.librarytechnology.org/perceptions2008.pl -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-25441722, 25443744 Ext 152 ................................................................................................. Engg-Lib-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Engg-Lib-Forum/ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ Library: http://203.90.120.126:8081/ ****************************************************************************

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IATLIS Communications
by hpskalra＠gmail.com 22 Jan '09

22 Jan '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, The next issue of the quarterly official organ of the Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), 'IATLIS Communications', is under preparation. Members and other professionals are requested to send relevant news items for the period December 2008 onwards for publication in the next issue of IATLIS Communications. News of doctorates awarded, new faculty, faculty promotions, awards and recognition to faculty, forthcoming events, reports of seminars/conferences organized, and other relevant news should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala by post or to iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com by email. HPS Kalra Joint Secretary, IATLIS. DLIS, Punjabi University, Patiala. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help regarding literature on women librarians in India
by anjali kale 22 Jan '09

22 Jan '09

Dear Friends Can any one please help me with the literature on women librarians. I am looking out for some information on Mrs Anandibai Prabhudesai who was first lady to serve library. She worked as the Superintendent of the Children's Library and Play room in the Baroda Central Library in 1930's Miss V. Khandwala University Librarian of SNDT Women' s University. I am working on Pioneer Women Librarian in India If anyone has the information on the same, please send. Thanks anjali Librarian K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research Vidyavihar Mumbai Ph. no : 25150265

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Request for Article
by Mailing List Admin 22 Jan '09

22 Jan '09

Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:34:53 +0530 From: G. K. Sachdeva <gksachdeva30(a)gmail.com> Dear Professional, If any one have this article in hardcopy or Softcopy please send. It is very urgent needed for one our Professors: Non-linear least-squares fitting with excel solver and related routines in HPLC modelling of retention II. Considerations of selection of optimal fit Journal: *Chromatographia* Publisher: *Vieweg Verlag* Issue: *Volume 52, Numbers 7-8 / October, 2000* Pages: *487-493* *With Regards*, *Gulshan Kr. Sachdeva* *Assistant Librarian* *Pearl** **School** of Business* *46, Institutional Area, Sector 32* *Gurgaon 122001* *Gksachdeva30(a)gmail.com* *Gulshan.sachdeva(a)psbg.in* *0124-4217547*

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Statement on the Global Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Consortial Licenses
by D Jotwani, Librarian IIT Bombay 22 Jan '09

22 Jan '09

Dear All You may be interested to see the following statement by the International Coalition of Library Consortia. please see the full document at http://www.library.yale.edu/consortia/icolc-econcrisis-0109.htm INTERNATIONAL COALITION OF LIBRARY CONSORTIA (ICOLC) Statement on the Global Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Consortial Licenses Written on behalf of the many library consortia across the world that participate in the ICOLC, this statement has two purposes. It is intended to help publishers and other content providers from whom we license electronic information resources (hereafter simply referred to as publishers) understand better how the current unique financial crisis affects the worldwide information community. Its second purpose is to suggest a range of approaches that we believe are in the mutual best interest of libraries and the providers of information services. The ICOLC library consortia consider the current crisis of such significance that we cannot simply assume that libraries and publishers share a common perspective about the magnitude of the crisis and the best approaches to cope with it. ICOLC members have been exchanging perspectives about how the current economic recession will impact consortia and their libraries. We make the following forecasts about the impact of this crisis on libraries and library consortia. 1. We expect significant and widespread cuts in budget levels for libraries and consortia: reductions unlike the sporadic or regional episodes experienced from year to year, with real and permanent reductions to base budgets. It may not be uncommon for library and consortia budgets to decline by double digits year over year. We have yet to see the full effects, as many 2009 journal and database subscriptions have already been renewed. As of late 2008, many institutions have declared significant budgets cuts in all areas (content, staff, and operations) for 2009. Some consortia are experiencing significant economic impact in the current fiscal year; by calendar and fiscal 2010, the cuts will be in full force and widespread. 2. These cuts will be prolonged. The public and education sectors will likely lag in funding recovery. Once funding is withdrawn over multiple years, it will be years before budgets climb back toward pre-crisis levels. 3. Exchange rate fluctuations are complicating and in some cases amplifying the impact. We encourage publishers to recognize these fundamentally different circumstances as we work together for the benefit of all parties. Library consortia are uniquely positioned to be the most effective and efficient means to preserve the customer base for publishers and create solutions that provide the greatest good for the greatest number. By working together, publishers and consortia can create the most effective pricing and renewal options and maintain the broadest base of subscribing libraries and services. While we cannot be prescriptive where solutions are concerned, we suggest the following principles and techniques as likely to be the most effective approaches. Principle 1: Flexible pricing that offers customers real options, including the ability to reduce expenditures without disproportionate loss of content, will be the most successful. In stable times, standardized pricing and terms may work relatively well. Today, purchasers will be under heavy pressure to reduce their outlays and need solutions that let them do so while continuing to offer as much content and service as possible. It is in the publisher's best interest that we avoid all-or-nothing, take-it-or-leave-it decisions and options, whose lack of flexibility is likely to result in far greater damage than is absolutely necessary. Principle 2: It is in the best interest of both publishers and consortia to seek creative solutions that allow licenses to remain as intact as possible, without major content or access reductions. Content, once discontinued, will be very difficult to reinstate at a later date. While there may be practical limits to this principle, publishers, authors, scholars, and libraries will be best served by those solutions that retain as much access to as much content as possible. With these two principles in mind, we suggest the following approaches: 1. Purchasers will trade features for price; that is, we can do without costly new interfaces and features. This is not a time for new products. Marketing efforts for new products will have only limited effects, if any at all. Libraries will have few if any resources to invest in new titles or more content elements. Publishers who work with the scholarly communities to understand what content is critically needed will be the most successful. 2. Putting price first will help all parties, because budget pressures will drive decisions in a way never seen before. Real price reductions will be welcomed and can help to sustain relationships through the hard times. Even increases at inflation levels will not be supportable by many groups and libraries. Other approaches and options must be considered and made available. Some options may be uniquely created to take advantage of local situations. Therefore: 3. Tailoring content to need and pricing accordingly can be very helpful. For example, customized approaches that look to usage patterns as the basis for an adjustment may be equitable for all parties. In the case of tiered pricing schedules, applying this flexibly to core content packages in combination with more affordable pricing for single titles may create another affordable option. Multiple, creative options are needed so that library consortia can work with their members to fashion the optimal purchase level. 4. Multi-year contracts will be possible only with clear opt-out and/or reduction clauses. As difficult as these clauses can be, the only alternative for many institutions will be year-to-year (or even shorter term) licenses. These increase the administrative overheads for all parties and may encourage further reductions. Additionally, opt-out clauses must as well recognize the need for a flexible set of reduction techniques that avoid penalizing customers in either the long or short term. 5. While annual payments currently are the most prevalent payment schedule for group licenses, options will be needed for semi-annual or quarterly payment schedules, in combination with more flexible opt-out/reduction clauses and renewal cycles. Libraries and consortia may have very little warning of changes in their budgets. Payment options are a necessary precaution in light of rapidly changing financial circumstances and expectations. * * * In combination, we suggest these approaches as a way to advance the conversations among libraries, consortia and publishers, who all hope to preserve existing relationships, provide as much information to users, and generate as much business as budgets will allow. We believe our recommendations provide a solid foundation for the information community, including the publishers of scholarly information, to go forward together in these difficult times. The current situation may in the long term serve as a catalyst that challenges publishers, scholars and libraries to create a system that will more efficiently produce and disseminate the growing output of global scholarship. Regards. -- D. Jotwani Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400076 Phone 91-22-25768920, 91-22-25720227 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha workshop at Trivandrum
by Vimal Kumar 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Kerala Library Association organising three day Koha workshop at Thiruvananthapuram. Date- 13 – 15 February 2009 Venue- Christ Nagar School, Kowdiar P.O. Thiruvananthapuram. Registration Fee The Registration Fee for the Workshop is Rs.1000 per participant. Members of KLA need pay only Rs. 900. More details at http://keralalibraryassociation.org -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: What are your space expectations?
by Indira 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

-----Original Message----- From: david.raitt(a)esa.int [mailto:david.raitt@esa.int] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3:12 PM Dear Professionals, This is a somewhat different note to those you usually receive from me! I am involved in a study of the International Academy of Astronautics and what we are trying to do is to ascertain the expectations of the public, particularly youth, regarding space activities. We have made a lot of progress over the past year and have put a questionnaire up on a special Web site at www.space-expectations.org Since many of you work in a university or library, then I wonder whether you might be willing to draw the attention of your students or users to the Web site and ask them to simply complete the questionnaire there (which is in several languages). This would be very helpful in getting as wide a distribution as possible. You can fill it in too - indeed please give it to any one you can - family, colleagues, friends! A suggested text for any announcement you might care to make is given below. Thanks and regards, Dr David Raitt Editor, The Electronic Library Dr David Raitt Senior Technology Transfer Officer Technology Transfer Programme Office European Space Agency - ESTEC PO Box 299 2200 AG Noordwijk The Netherlands e-mail: david.raitt(a)esa.int tel: +31-71-5653017 fax: +31-71-5656635 http://www.esa.int/ttp -------------------------------------- Ms. Indira Koneru, M.A., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D.) Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad–500 082 India ------------------------------------------------------------ Icfai University Journal of Library & Information Studies ijlibinfstd(a)iupindia.org -------------------------------------------------------------

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Kolkata Boi Mela : Scotland - Kolkata Connections: LIS Programmes
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 21 Jan '09

21 Jan '09

Kolkata Boi Mela : Scotland - Kolkata Connections: LIS Programmes The Kolkata Boi Mela ( Calcutta Book Fair ) is a glorious gigantic cultural event held in winter in Kolkata, West Bengal for all who love books. It is a unique book fair meant primarily for the general public. It is the world's largest non-trade book fair. The 33rd Kolkata Book Fair 2009 have been scheduled January 28 to February 08, 2009 at Milon Mela (Near Science City), Kolkata. Scotland is Focal Theme for this year. In this connection, British Council, in partnership with several organisations, is hosting a series of events under a programme entitled Scotland-Kolkata Connections. A number of delegates, including senior government officials, authors, writers, poets, musicians, museum and library officials and other dignitaries from Scotland will visit Kolkata during the time. The following events will be of particular interest to library and information professionals Sunday February 01, 2009 1600 -1700 Lecture ‘The National Library of Scotland: South Asian Collections & Kolkata Curiosities’by Kevin Halliwell, National Library Scotland at AC Hall, Kolkata Book Fair Grounds Monday, February 02, 2009 1500 – 1600 Lecture on The Medical History of British India on-line project, by Jan Usher, National Library of Scotland at the National Library, Kolkata in association with IASLIC, Tuesday February 03, 2009 1600 – 1700 Lecture on “The role of libraries in accessing knowledge and information in the future” by Martyn Wade, Director National Library Scotland at the Dept of LIS, Jadavpur University Thursday, 5 February 2009 1830 Asiatic Society seminar “The making and preservation of books and manuscripts” marking the 225th anniversary celebrations of the Asiatic Society. Martyn Wade to join in panel All professional colleagues are cordially invited to join in making the programmes a success. For any queries do get in touch with: Indrani Bhattacharyya, Head, Young Audiences (East India), T +91 (0)33 22825370, F +91 (0)33 22824804, email : indrani.bhattacharyya@ in. britishcouncil.org Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 3
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 20 Jan '09

20 Jan '09

The Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 3 is now available from Digital Scholarship. http://www.digital-scholarship.org/etdb/etdb.htm This bibliography presents selected English-language articles, conference papers, and other printed and electronic sources that are useful in understanding electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). Where possible, links are provided to sources that are freely available on the Internet, including e-prints in disciplinary archives and institutional repositories. For a discussion of the numerous changes in my digital publications since my resignation from the University of Houston Libraries, see Digital Scholarship Publications Overview. http://www.digital-scholarship.org/cwb/dsoverview.htm * Important change * New URLs for Digital Scholarship FeedBurner Feeds http://tinyurl.com/925efb Other Digital Scholarship Publications The following Digital Scholarship publications may also be of interest: (1) Author's Rights, Tout de Suite http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ts/authorrights.pdf (2) DigitalKoans (Weblog about digital copyright, digital curation, digital repositories, open access, scholarly communication, and other digital information issues) http://digital-scholarship.org/digitalkoans/ (3) Google Book Search Bibliography http://digital-scholarship.org/gbsb/gbsb.htm (4) Institutional Repositories, Tout de Suite http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ts/irtoutsuite.pdf (5) Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature with E-Prints and Open Access Journals http://digital-scholarship.org/oab/oab.htm (6) Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography http://www.digital-scholarship.org/sepb/sepb.html -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ A Look Back at Nineteen Years as an Internet Digital Publisher http://www.digital-scholarship.org/cwb/nineteenyears.htm

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