February 2009 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Google launches a mobile internet bus
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear Friends *Google launches a mobile internet bus:* Google India Tuesday unveiled an Internet bus, a mobile vehicle designed to provide information on Internet and computer to people in cities across Tamil Nadu. Dubbed as 'Google Bus', the vehicle which was flagged off from Chennai will cover 15 towns including Erode, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Trippur and Nagercoil in 45 days. <http://siliconindian.com/adserver/adclick.php?n=a9bb7037> 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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CUDELSAA and Dept of Lib n Inf Sc organise Lecture by Dir of Nat Lib of Scotland
by Susmita Chakraborty 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

*The Role of Libraries in Accessing Knowledge and Information in the Future* A Lecture By Martin Wade, Director, National Library, Scotland Organized jointly BY *Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta * AND *Calcutta University Department of Library & Information Science Alumni Association **(CUDELSAA)* *AT* *Chandramukhi Kadambini Sabhagriha* *Central Library, University of Calcutta, College Square Campus* *ON* *5th February, 2009* *2.30 PM* * * *ALL ARE WELCOME* * * N.B. On behalf of CUDELSAA, circulated by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty -------------------------------------------------- Dr. Susmita Chakraborty, India Thanks & regards. *Dr. Susmita Chakraborty* *Bengal Engineering and Science University* *Official Email:susmita.chakraborty@becs.ac.in<Email%3Asusmita.chakraborty(a)becs.ac.in> * *Personal email:susmitachakraborty94@gmai.com<email%3Asusmitachakraborty94(a)gmai.com> **Personal Blog:*http://*drsusmitachakraborty.blogspot.com*/; * http://susmita-besu.blogspot.com/ **Album:http://picasaweb.google.com/susmitachakraborty94* *Group:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cudelsaa/* --------- Please support: MANAS - a society for mentally disturbed persons their family and friends (http://www.geocities.com/manas_teghari/) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Knowledge Commission Launches Online Contest (Essay, Debate & Film)
by Puna Das 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

National Knowledge Commission Launches Online Contest www.knowledgecommission.gov.in/contests NKC's recommendations have been crafted to achieve the objective of tapping into India's enormous reservoir of knowledge, mobilising national talent and creating an empowered generation with access to tremendous possibilities for the 550 million youth. To accelerate the process of reform and to create a groundswell of public opinion, NKC invites everyone to Online Contests. Contest Period: 1 February – 1 March 2009 Categories: Film, Debate and Essay Film Topic: Make a short film (not exceeding 6 mins) 1) How can I make a difference in transforming India Debate Topics: Give your opinions in video format (not exceeding 4 mins each) 1) India will realise its demographic dividend in the next 15 years 2) Vocational education and training courses should be introduced in all schools Essay Topics: Write your views (not exceeding 2000 words each) 1) How can India unleash its innovation and entrepreneurship potential? 2) Expansion, excellence and inclusion – the three challenges of the Indian education system Important Dates Contest Begins: Feb 1, 2009 Contest Closes: March 1, 2009 Results Declaration: March 10, 2009 Prizes Winners get to meet Mr. Sam Pitroda Cash Prizes of more than INR 1.5 lakhs Certificates to first 500 entries Log on to http://knowledgeportal.in/contests to participate ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cricket on your mind? Visit the ultimate cricket website. Enter http://beta.cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Extract of Interview held with Prof. V G Talwar, Vice Chancelor, Mysore University
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ================================================ *Jikanur Village (Belgaum District, Karnataka) Gifts Her Noble Son to the Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor… Today, the Panaroma section of the Deccan Herald (State Edition: 26/1/09) had definitely a surprise material for me (http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp <http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp>).* A real 'Republic Day Gift' was in front of me in the form of a very pleasantly conducted candid interview (by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald) honouring the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, Prof. V G Talwar. The interview throws open many of the unknown mysteries in the glorious professional career of Prof. V G Talwar. Hailing from a very humble family background from the Jikanur Village in the Belgaum District, Prof. Talwar started his career in BEL, Bangalore. He then moved on to the Mangalore University and spent six years there before joining the University of Mysore. For the last 17 years he has been associated with the University in various capacities as lecturer, Professor, Registrar, Director of the Academic Staff College and finally reaching the summit of becoming the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the University. As the VC, his present task is very challenging as many things need to be set right in the management of the University Administration. As an immediate welfare measure, Prof. Talwar has already initiated programmes to look into providing ample opportunities to the welfare of the staff members, conduction of innovative training programmes to imbibe newer skills by the staff, training of officers and other staff members in embarking newer administrative strageties and planning. Expanding the net of the training programme to Office Superintendents, Peons and other categories of staff members. His more than three decades of rich experience in administrative, academic and research activities, will help him in taking this opportunity as a challenge. In the course of the interview, Prof. Talwar said on the confidence imposed upon him by the Karnataka Govt. by honoring him with the Vice Chancellorship, which I quote, "I feel very happy and very proud. It is a great responsibility, great challenge and I am indeed very grateful to the government for considering me and giving me an opportunity. I will certainly put my heart and soul into the job. The university already has its name and fame at the international level and I wish the flag of the university will fly all over the globe in future too". Prof. Talwar is very clear that 'every department must be transparent in its working'. He will not compromise on strictness if anyone violates the rich tradition of the Mysore University in upholding its rich integrities of honesty, diligence, truthfulness and openness. Upon Universities having been rated as 5 Stars and 4 Stars earlier, Prof. Talwar clarified this issue by saying that 'Universities cannot be compared to Hotels'. The ranking confusion must be immediately removed. The present status of the Mysore University being ranked as 'A+' is being reworked in NAAC. About the 'hue and cry' of a large amount of money that is to be received by the Mysore University from the Govt. of India for its welfare, infrastructure and educational development, Prof. Talwar clarified that not a single paise has been received so far from the sanctioned Rs. 100 crores. Eventually when the money does come, Prof. Talwar is very clear that general infrastructure and thrust areas would be given the topmost priority. Initially, Rs. 40 crores was to be spent for a center of excellence), and the remaining 60 crores for development. Out of this a sum of Rs. 13 lakhs was to be allotted in building a modern classroom in each department. Added to this a 24/7 electricity and water supply to the entire campus. After prolonged deliberations with the Planning Commission, a 50:50 sharing of resources was agreed upon for sharing the resources between infrastructure and thrust areas. Prof. Talwar has complimented Prof. Shivashankermurthy, the then acting VC for putting up an excellent proposal to the Panel. The good news is that this proposal has been approved and UGC will release its first instalment of Rs. 30 crores very soon. To conclude, if President, Barack Obama is destiny's choice to drive America to its next generation of prosperity, I wouldn't be wrong in saying, that, it is the same destiny's choice in honouring Prof. V G Talwar, ('one of the most humble human beings and a thorough Library and Information Professional') to assume charge of the Vice Chancellorship of the Mysore University and take charge of the 'Change of Guard of Honor' to drive the Mysore University to even greater heights of educational supremacy. Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ========================== Extracts from the Interview held by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald with Prof. V G Talwar of the Mysore University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Interview Skills at IIITMK, 7-8 March 2009
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:22:53 -0800 (PST) From: Sainul Abideen P <sainul(a)yahoo.com> WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS: an e-Learning Initiative Organized by Digital Library and Information Services Division, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Date: 7-8 March, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday) Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th February 2009 About the Workshop Interview is one of the key considerations in the recruitment process of any Job. Effective Job interview is key for getting the right person. Interview is a two way exchange of information and provides an opportunity to candidates to describe their work experience, educational background, career interests, like and dislikes, etc. Similarly, interview provides a chance to the employer to choose right person for the job. Interview preparation is critical point of the interview. A candidate might have obtained high score in examinations but he/she needs to impress the interviewers with his positive qualities, to win the right job. Such winning interviews require specific knowledge and skills, to impress the employer. In order to provide you with those crucial interview skills, IIITM-K Digital Library and Information Services Division is organizing a Workshop on Interview Skills during 7-8 March 2009. This workshop provides a chance to the job seekers an opportunity to gain such winning interview skills. The workshop contains expert lectures on different factors of interview skills and preparations to be taken for winning interviews. Workshop Methodology Being an e-learning initiative, this workshop is based on the Tutored Video Instruction methodology, wherein video lectures of the experts will be delivered in a non-interactive mode. However, tutor guidance will be made available by the local faculty. Venue: IIITM-K, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram – 695581, Kerala Target audience: Anybody interested can attend. However Students, Job Seekers, and those who are in the early stage of their career will be given preference. Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only. [Payments to be made via Cash, or DD in favour of “Director, IIITM-K” payable at Canara Bank, Kazhakkoottam Branch] No. of seats are limited. Kindly confirm availability of seats by sending E-mail to iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com before sending registration fee. Registration Fee is non-refundable. No TA/DA will be given to the participants. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for Accommodation and Travel. Registration form along with the Fee may be sent to the Workshop Coordinator. Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th February 2009 For Registration and further details Sainul Abideen P, Workshop Co-ordinator & Librarian IIITM-K, Park Centre, Technopark, Karyavattom PO,Trivandrum 695581 Ph: 0471-2527567, 2700777 exn 119, Mobile: 9961814247, 9846929235, 9496252786 E-Mail: iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com www.iiitmk.ac.in/interview.htm

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Jikanur Village (Belgaum District, Karnataka) Gifts Her Noble Son to the Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:57:53 From: Ramachandran Guruprasad <gprasad(a)nal.res.in> Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor…_ Today, the Panaroma section of the Deccan Herald (State Edition: 26/1/09) had definitely a surprise material for me (http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp <http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp>).* A real 'Republic Day Gift' was in front of me in the form of a very pleasantly conducted candid interview (by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald) honouring the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, Prof. V G Talwar. The interview throws open many of the unknown mysteries in the glorious professional career of Prof. V G Talwar. Hailing from a very humble family background from the Jikanur Village in the Belgaum District, Prof. Talwar started his career in BEL, Bangalore. He then moved on to the Mangalore University and spent six years there before joining the University of Mysore. For the last 17 years he has been associated with the University in various capacities as lecturer, Professor, Registrar, Director of the Academic Staff College and finally reaching the summit of becoming the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the University. As the VC, his present task is very challenging as many things need to be set right in the management of the University Administration. As an immediate welfare measure, Prof. Talwar has already initiated programmes to look into providing ample opportunities to the welfare of the staff members, conduction of innovative training programmes to imbibe newer skills by the staff, training of officers and other staff members in embarking newer administrative strageties and planning. Expanding the net of the training programme to Office Superintendents, Peons and other categories of staff members. His more than three decades of rich experience in administrative, academic and research activities, will help him in taking this opportunity as a challenge. In the course of the interview, Prof. Talwar said on the confidence imposed upon him by the Karnataka Govt. by honoring him with the Vice Chancellorship, which I quote, "I feel very happy and very proud. It is a great responsibility, great challenge and I am indeed very grateful to the government for considering me and giving me an opportunity. I will certainly put my heart and soul into the job. The university already has its name and fame at the international level and I wish the flag of the university will fly all over the globe in future too". Prof. Talwar is very clear that 'every department must be transparent in its working'. He will not compromise on strictness if anyone violates the rich tradition of the Mysore University in upholding its rich integrities of honesty, diligence, truthfulness and openness. Upon Universities having been rated as 5 Stars and 4 Stars earlier, Prof. Talwar clarified this issue by saying that 'Universities cannot be compared to Hotels'. The ranking confusion must be immediately removed. The present status of the Mysore University being ranked as 'A+' is being reworked in NAAC. About the 'hue and cry' of a large amount of money that is to be received by the Mysore University from the Govt. of India for its welfare, infrastructure and educational development, Prof. Talwar clarified that not a single paise has been received so far from the sanctioned Rs. 100 crores. Eventually when the money does come, Prof. Talwar is very clear that general infrastructure and thrust areas would be given the topmost priority. Initially, Rs. 40 crores was to be spent for a center of excellence), and the remaining 60 crores for development. Out of this a sum of Rs. 13 lakhs was to be allotted in building a modern classroom in each department. Added to this a 24/7 electricity and water supply to the entire campus. After prolonged deliberations with the Planning Commission, a 50:50 sharing of resources was agreed upon for sharing the resources between infrastructure and thrust areas. Prof. Talwar has complimented Prof. Shivashankermurthy, the then acting VC for putting up an excellent proposal to the Panel. The good news is that this proposal has been approved and UGC will release its first instalment of Rs. 30 crores very soon. To conclude, if President, Barack Obama is destiny's choice to drive America to its next generation of prosperity, I wouldn't be wrong in saying, that, it is the same destiny's choice in honouring Prof. V G Talwar, ('one of the most humble human beings and a thorough Library and Information Professional') to assume charge of the Vice Chancellorship of the Mysore University and take charge of the 'Change of Guard of Honor' to drive the Mysore University to even greater heights of educational supremacy. Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ========================== Extracts from the Interview held by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald with Prof. V G Talwar of the Mysore University

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1 day State Level Seminar in Mumbai (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:11:06 +0530 From: Ajay Kamble <apassion2002(a)gmail.com> A State level Seminar has been organized on 18th February, 2009 at Kelkar Education Trust's Vinayak Ganesh Vaze college of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mithaghar Road, Mulund (E), Mumbai � 400081. The topic of the seminar is "Re-accreditation and Quality Enhancement in Library Services" The details of the conference are available at www.mlsc.co.nr and http://groups.google.co.in/group/mlosc

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Call for Papers: International Conference on Academic Libraries 2009, Delhi, India
by Puna Das 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

International Conference on Academic Libraries 2009 (ICAL 2009) Venue: Conference Centre, University of Delhi, India Dates: 5-8 October 2009 Organized by: University of Delhi Introduction The International Conference on Academic Libraries is being organized to come up with a vision for next generation academic libraries in order to meet the challenge of knowledge society, in giving the country a competitive edge in knowledge economy. The conference will provide an international platform to all stakeholders to address all issues of importance to academic libraries, discuss and debate roles that academic libraries can play in the higher education system in developed and developing countries with particular reference to India by 2020.The scope of the conference will be: knowledge sharing, ICT management, digital repository management, e-teaching, e-tutorials, stronger library-faculty relationships, and user centric services. The conference will provide an opportunity to identify the strengths and gaps in the academic library system, and to suggest new management models, mechanisms, policies, and national and international programmes for reshaping academic libraries into next generation libraries for the higher education.. Scope of the Conference: Knowledge Sharing, ICT Management, Digital Repository, E-Teaching, E-Tutorials, Library-Faculty Relationships and User-centric Services CALL FOR PAPERS: Papers are invited on the following major themes authors are advised to read the document "conceptual framework" at http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/icaldocs/conceptual document1.pdf Authors are requested to submit their proposals which reflects Case Studies; State of the Art; Review Papers; Specific Proposals; Current Trends etc. Theme 1: Vision & Roles of the Future academic libraries Theme 2: Technology, Policy and Innovation Theme 3: Change Management Theme 4: Library Vendor/ Publisher Interface Theme 5: Management Models and Framework, Library Services Theme 6: Advocacy The conference will maintain its proceedings of high standard and hence would evaluate each and every paper in accordance with the international standards. Hence, all stakeholders who would like to participate in the conference by contributing their valuable knowledge are advised to go through the Conceptual Framework to understand the thrust areas on which the conference intends to deliberate and accordingly make a choice of the relevant theme. Note on How the Papers Will be Handled: The Conference intends to handle the entire academic exercise by inviting experts to deliver the keynote address on each day in Plenary Sessions followed by invitation to authors to present their paper in each session. We intend to conduct the poster sessions based on the themes of each day. The Poster Session has been introduced with a view to provide maximum opportunity to authors for maximum one-to-one interaction. Each session including the Poster Sessions will have an expert reviewer who will analyze the Proceedings of the session and report back to Central Committee to frame the necessary recommendations. The recommendations ultimately will be developed into a Road Map for submission to all stakeholders by which the academic libraries will have their future. Deadlines for Full Papers: 5 July 2009 Download Conceptual Framework: http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/icaldocs/conceptual%20document1.pdf Download Conference Brochure: http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/icaldocs/Lib_con_bro[1].pdf For Further Details Contact: Dr. S.M. Dhawan, Director, Programme Steering Committee, ICAL on smdhawan[at]yahoo.com or ical2009.papers[at]gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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/ -- 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] Library Philosophy and Practice...
by Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

[http://libr.unl.edu:2000/LPP/lpp.htm] Library Philosophy and Practice title page: "Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research." MORE -- Posted By Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to Library & Information Science Professionals at 2/01/2009 07:51:00 PM

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The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program
by Charu 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, OCLC has invited the application from young Library and Information Science professionals from developing countries, for The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for the session 2010. This programme in the form of continuing education have jointly organised by IFLA and OCLC and sponsored by American Theological Library Association. This is a five week programme where five librarians, including a theological librarian gets opportunity to meet with leading information practitioners, visit libraries and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management and global cooperative librarianship. The Fellows visit selected North American and European libraries, cultural heritage institutions and library organizations. The Fellows also observe OCLC's governance structure in action, gaining insight into issues affecting the global library cooperative. *Dates to be remember:-* *Application deadline* 06 March 2009 *Selection* April - July 2009 *Award announcement* August 2009 *Program dates* April - May 2010 (exact dates to be determined) The detail information regarding this golden opportunity like Application Form and related guidelines can be accessed at following link:- http://www.oclc.org/americalatina/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/de… Regards, Miss Charu Mathur Delhi. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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