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Workshop on Designing dynamic web sites at IIPA, New Delhi
by IIPA NEW DELHI 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

*National Workshop on* *Designing Dynamic Web Sites* 15-18 April, 2009 Venue: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi 110 002 * * Organized by *Librarians Cultural Forum* & *Indian Institute of Public Administration * * * *Organizing Team* *Workshop Coordinator* Prof. J.L. Sardana President Librarians Cultural Forum Former Head, Dept. of Lib & Inf Sc University of Delhi, Delhi jlsardana02(a)yahoo.com libforum(a)yahoo.co.in *Workshop Director* Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi Librarian Indian Institute of Public Administration New Delhi umunshi(a)gmail.com *Workshop Advisor* Dr S.M. Dhawan Former Scientist F & Head Library and Information Services National Physical Lab. Delhi smdhawan(a)yahoo.com * * *Founder Member (*Librarians Cultural Forum): Sh M K Jain 149 Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi 110 023 *Programme Manager* Dr Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, Delhi University narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com * * *Joint Programme Managers* Mrs. Sunita Gulati Dy Librarian , IIPA, New Delhi Sunitapramod(a)hotmail.com Mr. HC Yadav Asst. Librarian, IIPA, New Delhi *hcyadav(a)gmail.com* *Prologue* The web is evolving, and everyday new features are popping up on our browsers. It is bringing disruptive changes and challenging our concerns and considerations of web applications and services. It is also challenging our current forms of offering information services to users. In this changing environment, the libraries/institutions that facilitate integration with e-learning environment and ensure user centricity and web based applications would surf to the top and survive. Social computing applications to meet users need *When*, *Where* and *How* they require - is the need of the hour. Therefore, it becomes imperative for the libraries/institutions to use flexible best of breed systems, thereby providing a framework for integrating changes into all levels of operations. It is with this view that the present workshop is being organized to get information professionals groomed into the emerging technologies for providing services in most effective and efficient way and be in tune with the new web based environment. *Workshop Objectives* The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to information professionals in web content management and expose them to important concepts of emerging web 2.0 technologies. Broadly the workshop objectives are: · To provide background knowledge of emerging web technologies · To offer training in fundamentals of web designing and development · To offer first hand knowledge and training in various web applications for creating a social network among its users · To learn how Web 2.0 technologies might propel changes in libraries manage their collections and user access · Training in integration of new features for facilitating and enriching library services. · Train information professionals to share knowledge and publish useful information such as library guides, e-mail alerts, library blog, subject wiki, RSS alerts for library news,implement IM reference for getting hooked with users, and social bookmarking · To experiment with and use lib 2.0 tools and related concepts. *Workshop Content* The Workshop will focus on fundamentals of web designing, web-technologies to build static and dynamic web sites, web-database integration, web 2.0 technologies, lib 2.0 tools, advanced features of content rich sites, etc. The workshop would facilitate generating content rich sites, user-librarian participation and help in providing a range of web based services including CAS services * * Pedagogy The Workshop will be conducted at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. The pedagogy will be mix of lectures, discussions and hands-on sessions. Each participant will be provided with a CD-ROM comprising of presentations, lecture notes, and relevant resource material. *Workshop Faculty* Experts in the relevant area will be invited from the different institutes and universities in India. * * Target Audience The Workshop will be beneficial to library and information science professionals, research scholars, and other interested persons with good working knowledge of Information Technology. The workshop participation is restricted to a maximum of 25 participants. The participants will be selected on first-cum-first served basis. *Workshop Effect * At the end of the Workshop, the participants are expected to be well versed and confident of developing content rich dynamic sites for facilitating effective library services to its users and create a participative environment through the website. * * *Registration * Registration for the Workshop opens on Monday, *February 16,** 2009*. Registration Fee: Rs. 4500/- per participant, which includes Workshop Kit, Course material, Working Lunch and Tea. Please send the payment by Cross Cheque/ DD payable at Delhi in favour of *Librarians Cultural Forum.* Please confirm in advance your intent to attend the Workshop by email to Programme Manager. * * *Accommodation * Accommodation for participants can be arranged on demand in the IIPA Guest House as per actuals, approx Rs 750-1250 per day for a double bed room. * * *About Librarians Cultural Forum* Librarians Cultural Forum is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. Its salient aims and objectives are: · Organizing Workshops / Training programmes / Lectures/ Seminars/ Conferences/ Panel discussions, etc. · Promoting cooperation among library fraternity through welfare, and cultural activities in and outside India. · Providing counselling and consultancy services · Organizing Book Fairs, Book exhibitions/ Author meets, Book talks, etc. · Helping students by providing scholarships as well as financial assistance. · Evolving code of conduct and ethics of library use · Developing exchange programmes of library & information professionals in India and outside India. *For further details please contact* *Workshop** Coordinator*: Prof J L Sardana Tel:011-23072138 libforum@yahoo.co.in;jlsardana02@yahoo.com *Workshop Director :*Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi : umunshi(a)gmail.com** *Programme Manager*: Dr Narender Kumar narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com M:09868288216 *Joint Programme Managers** * Mrs. Sunita Gulati ; Sunitapramod(a)hotmail.com M:09313713934 Mr. HC Yadav *hcyadav(a)gmail.com *M:09868534480 * * * * *National Workshop on* *Designing Dynamic Web Sites* 15-18 April, 2009 Venue: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi 110 002 *Registration Form* *Participant's Name:*________________________________ * * *Designation :* _____________________________________ * * *Name and Address of the Institution__________________ * _________________________________________________ * * *Tel: ( *O) (R) *e-mail: * Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? Yes / No If Yes, please contact us but not later than 31 March 2009 *Demand Draft **(Payable to Librarians Cultural Forum )* * **No *_________________*Drawn on__*___________________ *Amount Rs.*__________ *Date *_____________________ *Signature* Post this form to Dr Narender Kumar, *Programme Manager*, Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007. Email: narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies in Matatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
by Vinod Singh 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Assistant Librarian (8000-275-13500)= 2 (UR). Note: 1 post is leave vacancy. Last Date: 30 March 2009. Application form is available only at the university. More details log on http://www.mgkvp.ac.in. With love Vikusi Research Scholar DLIS University of Delhi Delhi-7 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Eligibility Conditions for Appointment in Universities and Colleges
by Ajay Kamble 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

According to the Report of the Committee to Review the Pay Scales and Service Conditions of University and College Teachers, 2008, Eligibility Conditions for Appointment in Universities and Colleges Besides the other qualifications laid down by the UGC for the post of Assistant Professor, qualifying in the NET/SET examination shall be essential for being eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor. However, those who possess a Ph.D degree in the subject shall be exempted from the NET/SET qualifications, provided the Universities, however, carry out reforms to raise the standard of Ph.D. degrees. Those possessing M. Phil degrees shall be no more exempt from qualifying the NET/SET examination. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- 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 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Shree Warana Shikshan Mandal's Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, WaranaNagar, Tal Panhala, Dist. Kolhapur - 416113 for detailed information about the post, qualifications and other terms and conditions. Please visit www.unishivaji.ac.in. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Policy regards Librarians and D.P.E.s
by Ajay Kamble 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

According to the Report of the Committee to Review the Pay Scales and Service Conditions of University and College Teachers, 2008 Policy regards Librarians and D.P.E.s Most representatives of Librarians and D.P.E.s expressed satisfaction over the fact that parity had been maintained between their scales of pay and those of teachers at various levels and urged the present Pay Review Committee to continue to maintain this. However, they made the following observations about their service and working conditions and wanted the Committee to make suitable recommendations in this regard: 4.18.1 Promotion under CAS for Deputy Librarians/Deputy D.P.Es While any number of Readers or Associate Professors could become Professors through the process of promotion under CAS, similar privileges were not available to Deputy Librarians or Deputy D.P.Es in universities since there is only one Librarian/D.P.E in the university. Therefore, some promotion facilities to Deputy Librarians and Deputy D.P.Es should be made available. 4.18.2 Research Projects, Sabbatical/Study Leave and Vacation facilities Librarians/D.P.E.s While the Librarians/D.P.Es have been recognized as teachers, many privileges like eligibility for applying for major and minor research projects, various kinds of leaves like the study and sabbatical leave, end of the session vacations were not available to them. These should be extended to them as well. 4.18.3 Upgradation of skill Librarians/D.P.E.s The situation of libraries and sports facilities, according to most library/sports staff representatives present in various meetings, was very pathetic since in most places the positions of librarians/D.P.Es were lying vacant and there was hardly any professional staff to manage them. There were also no opportunities for them to improve their professional skills through Refresher Courses or Orientation Programmes although the management of libraries as well as sports had become quite challenging thanks to the introduction of computers, and many other technical inputs. 4.18.4 Other professional staff of libraries and sports as academic staff It was also brought to the notice of the Committee that other professional staff like Professional Assistants, Cataloguers in libraries and Coaches etc., had been kept out of the purview of the Pay Review Committee since they had not been recognized as academic staff. The participants wanted them to be also recognized as academic staff and given appropriate scales of pay and other privileges. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Dr Poornima Narayana, Deputy Head ICAST, NAL
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research) 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Congratulations to Dr. Poornima Narayana on her successful completion of Ph.D. She was carrying out research on "Problems and Perspectives in design and development of Institutional Repositories" under the guidance of Prof. B S Biradar, Chair & HOD, DLIS, Kuvempu University. She has been awarded the doctorate degree during the university's convocation held on 12th February 2009. Regards, Ananda T.Byrappa Manager, Whitney Knowledge Centre GE India Technology Centre 122, EPIP, Phase 2, Whitefield Road, Bangalore - 560066, INDIA Phone: 91-80-25032618 Fax: 91-80-28412114 email: ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com

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University Deputy Librarian
by Prabhash N. Rath 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

In addition to the points raised by Mr. Baban Chavan, I want to add one more point that for direct recruitment as deputy librarian in a University, one should have ten publications in indexed/ ISSN numbered journals or books having ISBN, whereas the required no. for Associate Professor is five. Thus, UGC asks more qualifications for direct recruitment to deputy librarians in one hand, while placing the salary in a much lower scale compared to associate professors. Prabhash Narayana Rath, Ph. D. Documentation Officer Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (University estd. under section 3 of UGC Act 1956) 846 Shivajinagar Agarkar Road Pune 411004 Ph: +91-20-25650287 (O.), 25678311 (R.) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Material on Seminar at IGNCA available at www.ignca.nic.in
by Dr. Ramesh Gaur 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Colleagues, This is in reference to the Seminar on Digital Preservation and Access to Indian Cultural Heritage with Special reference to IGNCA Cultural Knowledge Resources organized by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts during 31st January and 1st February, 2009. As per our feedback, the Seminar was successful in achieving its objectives and this success belongs to all including chairpersons of the various sessions, speakers, panelists, Rapporteurs, Rapporteur General, participants and Seminar Directors and above all hard work of staff of IGNCA particularly staff of Kala Nidhi Division. All the material including list of participants, final programme, photographs and presentations of various speakers is available under Kala Nidhi web page or conference web page from IGNCA home page www.ignca.nic.in . This is for the information of all concerned please. Regards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous body under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 5 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-1 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-22385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.Phil in LIS
by divya singh 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear All, I would like to know that Vinayak University is offering M.Phil in LIS. Just wanna know is it worth doing M.Phil by this university? Regards Divya Singh Asstt. Librarian IMS Eng.. College

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(no subject)
by Indira 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Professionals, In the Web Age, we need to upgrade ourselves as "Information Literacy Instructors". Can we? Here is an inspiring article "how a School Librarian strives for empowering the learners and teachers with Information Literacy". "The Future of Reading In Web Age, Library Job Gets Update" http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/books/16libr.html Hope we the LIS professionals will play a collaborative and tangible role as "information coaches" and "navigational sources" to give students a grounding "information research" skills and demystify the complex information spaces. Regards, Indira ----------------------------------------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500 082 India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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