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

No End in Sight to Google Books Saga
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

Dear Friends, No End in Sight to Google Books Saga<http://www.technewsworld.com/story/68064.html> Google is taking a lot of heat over its plan to digitize millions of books and make them available online. The search giant reached an agreement with two groups representing a large number of publishers and authors last year, but the court overseeing the case has not yet given its blessing. In the meantime, there's been a flurry of legal activity from other parties that object to the deal. Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/68066.html?u=dineshsiddaiah&p=ENNSS_fb7e… Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Asus' E-Reader Mystery: Low-Cost, Dual Screen Device
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

Dear Friends, Asus' E-Reader Mystery: Low-Cost, Dual Screen Device Asus is reportedly working on its own entry into the e-book reader market: a dual-screened reader that will open like an actual book. Asus reportedly intends to target the price of $165, significantly undercutting the kings of the market, Amazon and Sony. The Sunday *Times of London* quotes a UK Asus executive as saying the company, manufacturer of what could arguably be called the first netbook computer, would introduce a device before the end of the year that skirts the line between netbook and book reader. Dual screens that open like and actual book would give the user a more "normal" page-turning experience, but one of the screens could also be used as a Web browser or virtual keyboard. A built-in camera and microphone opens up a world of cheap Skype,<http://www.technewsworld.com/perl/search.pl?query=Skype&scope=network>Internet phone calls, and color screens means the ability to peruse graphics-rich pages like one would find in newspapers like *USA Today* -- as well as in school textbooks. Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/68066.html?u=dineshsiddaiah&p=ENNSS_fb7e… Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding IASLIC XXVII All India Conference at KIIT University during December 26-29, 2009
by Ranjit Das 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

Esteemed Sir, I take pleasure in informing you that KIIT University is organizing the IASLIC XXVII All India Conference during December 26-29, 2009 .The National Conference invites original papers and case studies on Library/Information Users in Digital Era. For details please log on to http://kiit.ac.in Thanking You. Yours truly, Dr. Ranjit Kumar Das, Organizing Secretary IASLIC XXVII All India Conference, KIIT Campus-5, Kushabhadra Campus, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar- 751 024. E-mail: ranjitkumardaskims(a)gmail.com, library(a)kiit.ac.in Mob:- 09437177669 -- Thanking You. Yours sincerely, Dr. Ranjit Kumar Das, Librarian, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, KIIT Campus-5, Kushabhadra Campus, Bhubaneswar -751 024. e-mail: library(a)kiit.ac.in Mob: +91-94371 77669 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Gmail New Service - Gmail offers Google goggles to avoid late night drunken emails
by Ramakant Navghare 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

To, Dear All, *Gmail offers Google goggles to avoid late night drunken emails.* ** Users of Gmail, Google's email system, can now activate a new feature called Mail Goggles. It requires an emailer to solve a few easy maths problems quickly before hitting the "send" button. The service is set by default to come into force only on weekend nights, although the settings can be changed. Google's theory is that if your mental faculties are sufficiently intact to answer the questions, you will have been composed enough to be aware of the consequences of whatever you have just typed. ** *To activate Goggles, Gmail users should click the "Settings" link at the top of a Gmail page, then go to the "Labs" section.* Thank You, Regards, Ramakant Amar Navghare Administrator, Knowledge Management KPMG KPMG House II Kamala Mills Compound SB Marg Lower Parel (West) Mumbai 400 013 Tel +91 (22) 39896000 Fax +91 (22) 39895554 email : ramakant.navghare(a)gmail.com Mob. No. : +91 09324564183 Mobile Website : http://wapamama.net/ramakant/ Skype ID : ramakant.amar.navghare Personal Blog : www.ramakantnavghare.blogspot.com ramakant(a)kpmg.com www.in.kpmg.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Best Teacher Award -reg
by Shekar H P 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Dear all, Let us say...."Hearty Congratulations" to Dr.S.Ravi Sir....!!! We are happy to know that, Prof.Ravi is the winner of Dr.V.N.Rajasekharan Pillai Endowment Award for the Best Teacher in the Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University on Sep. 5, 2009 He has reached the peak with determination, dedication and hard work. He is the Best Teacher, good in guiding research work, He is one of the true role model in the LIS field. I wish him more honours and success in the future. This really replicates his dedication & commitments made to the LIS profession. Hope this prestigious award brings him more happiness in his future life. Regards -- SHEKAR.H.P. M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil. , B.Ed., PGDHRM., Librarian, IBS Bangalore #19 / 3, Nr.Metro, Kanakapura Road Bangalore- 62 Ph:080-26860100, 09945799927 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Prof. P.N.Kaula
by Baban Chavan 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Dear Professionals It is very sad thing that prof.P.N.Kaula is no more with us .we younger generation knows him through his contribution to LIS Profession. This one is the one more loss to our profession that we are deprived from a good teacher and philosopher. I wish that god give peace to his departed soul. Baban Chavan Librarian Sangamner college Maharashtra. -- 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] Best Teacher Award -reg
by J. K. Vijayakumar 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Congrats to Dr. S. Ravi sir from Annamalai University for the Best teacher award...I believe he will be bestowed with many more awards for his enthusiasm, support, consistency, politeness, care and dedication towards his subject, his students and his colleagues....I wish all the very best in his teaching career.... With regards -- -- -- J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, M.L.I.S., Ph.D Associate Director of Library Services American University of Antigua PB W-1451, St. Johns Antigua, West Indies www.auamed.org --- On Tue, 9/8/09, Shekar H P <shekarhp(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Shekar H P <shekarhp(a)gmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Best Teacher Award -reg To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 3:36 PM Dear all, Let us say...."Hearty Congratulations" to Dr.S.Ravi Sir....!!! We are happy to know that, Prof.Ravi is the winner of Dr.V.N.Rajasekharan Pillai Endowment Award for the Best Teacher in the Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University on Sep. 5, 2009 He has reached the peak with determination, dedication and hard work. He is the Best Teacher, good in guiding research work, He is one of the true role model in the LIS field. I wish him more honours and success in the future. This really replicates his dedication & commitments made to the LIS profession. Hope this prestigious award brings him more happiness in his future life. Regards -- SHEKAR.H.P. M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil. , B.Ed., PGDHRM., Librarian, IBS Bangalore #19 / 3, Nr.Metro, Kanakapura Road Bangalore- 62 Ph:080-26860100, 09945799927 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

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Need magazines/journals
by Snehashree Rahalkar 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Dear All, My institute needs the magazine/journals related to "India and Insurance". Hence if anybody from this group knows the same request you to please tell me the names of the Insurance Magazine and if possible do send me their contact details also. Snehashree Shriram Rahalkar. Information Specialist Odyssey Capital Pvt. Ltd. Worli, Mumbai-400018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture invitation
by shivaram gowda 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Dear All You are cordially invited for the following lecture organized by NCSI-Net, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore. Topic: Librarianship as a noble profession Speaker: Dr. IRN Gouder, Former head ICAST, NAL, Bangalore. Place: NCSI Seminar Hall Date & Time: 12th September 2009 at 10.30 AM After the lecture, Dr. Goudar, who attained his superannuation recently, will be felicitated. Felicitation ceremony will be presided over by Dr. Siddamalliah, Principal Library and Information Officer, National Institute of Mental Health and Nero Science, Bangalore. A word of confirmation about your attending the lecture will be appreciated. For more details about the speaker, please visit, http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html With regards NCSI Coordinators Shivaram BS MTRDC, DRDO BE Complex, Jalahalli Bangaluru-560013 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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