October 2010 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

LIS Trainees for IIM Kozhikode
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is looking for Advanced Trainees in Library & Information Science for a period of one year on a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000. The candidate should possess Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university with not less than 55% marks. Those awaiting MLIS results also could apply, but they will be inducted for training only on production of passing with the required marks. Interested candidates may apply with full particulars, on or before 30 October 2010, to The Perosnnel & Administration, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode , IIMK Campus P.O., Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode- 673570, KERALA. The Library & Information Center (LIC) at IIMK is a world class Learning Resource Center with its unique blending of the traditional library with the advanced digital collections and services. It has been able to fetch worldwide recognitions and laurels. IIMK is presently the South Asia Coordinator for the renowned Greenstone Digital Library Software, on behalf of UNESCO (http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in). The Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) at IIMK runs several national/international projects and training programmes. With regards, Sreekumar -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) [Ex - Visiting Professor, University of Malaya] Librarian & Head, Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in . . . ..... : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Medical librarians month
by Sangeeta Narang 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear professionals, There are certain days, weeks, months that are important for us viz. Fathers' Day, Mothers' Day, Librarians' Day, Open Access Week and so on. Like wise in U.S NLM declared October 2010 as Medical Librarians Month like wise we in our country also need to have one such day to make our existence felt. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles10/index.html Through your forum i wish to congratulate all those professionals who took to medical librarianship. Also i wish you all an eventful Open Access Week (18-24 October) http://www.openaccessweek.org/ Sangeeta Narang Librarian Grade -I AIl India Institute of Medical Sciences http://wwwhealthinformationresources.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on TQM in Digital Libraries
by Mailing List Admin 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:01:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> National Seminar on "Total Quality Management in Digital Libraries" Organized by � Thiagarajar School of Management(TSM), Madurai � & � SALIS Madurai Chapter � Date: 27th Oct 2010 Venue: TSM Registration: free (first-cum-first serve basis only) Sponsored by � National Library Culcutta, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India � Areas to be covered: � TQM concepts and Principles Stages of TQM ISO 2001: 2008 Quality indicators TQM in Digital Libraries Implementation of TQM � Faculty: Experts in the Field � For Further details, please contact: S.SRIDHAR, LIBRARIAN, THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, CENTER FOR HIGHER LEARNING, PAMBAN SWAMY NAGAR, THIRUPPARANKUNDRAM, MADURAI - 625 005 cel:9442939281

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Service providers for Koha and Resource Space
by Richa Srivastava 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderator Kindly post this message to the forum. I would highly appreciate if one could help me identify the service providers for Koha and resource space installation and customization for Ahmedabad area. -- Best wishes ऋचा Richa Srivastava -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Annual Conference of KMLA
by shashi bhat 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderater, Kindly arrange to publish the following.Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 3rd Annual Conference of Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) will be held at A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, (constituent college of Nitte University) Deralakatte, Mangalore on 28th & 29th January 2011 in association with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Established by late Justice K.S. Hegde as a part of Nitte Education Trust in 1985, the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences has made rapid progress in the field of Dental Education, Dental & Oral Health Care systems and research. The Institution along with its group of satellite Centers spread over 4 districts of Karnataka and North Kerala region has been highly successful in producing quality Professionals with a motto “Service to Humanity”. The vision of Justice K.S. Hegde has become reality under the able leadership by his dynamic son Sri N. Vinaya Hegde. In the year 2008, the Dental College was recognized as Deemed University by the UGC, and the Nitte University was thus formed. At present there are 7 Health science institutions under Nitte University, and 17 other institutions imparting education in various disciplines under the umbrella of Nitte Education Trust and also 17 rural health centres for the benefit of public health. The Institution is located at Deralakatte around 12 K.M. from Mangalore City, in a sprawling campus surrounded by beautiful scenic natural greenery. The institution is celebrating its “Silver Jubilee” year in 2010.Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) [KMLA] was established in the Year 1993, it is only the professional body representing all the Librarians of Health Science Institutions in Karnataka State affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and other deemed Universities. KMLA has been actively involved in imparting training and functioning for the welfare of the professional development of the Health Science Librarians to keep abreast of latest knowledge. About the Conference: Medical librarians in this era have to keep pace with fast changing digital and health care environments with innovative information, structuring and technological aptitude. It is not just learning or providing access to information, it is equally important that medical librarians have to undertake service orientation, which requires excellent communication skills and teaching ability. Hence medical librarians are expected to be web managers and medical informatics experts. This Conference would form a basis for learning the advances in Health Sciences in a librarian’s perspective. The theme of the conference: Advances in Health Science Librarianship Sub themes: Resources · Open Access Initiatives · Consortia Approach · E-resources · Institutional repositories Services · Networking · Specialized Services · Information Literacy Technology · Web2.0 · IT application in Libraries Any related topic of the theme or Sub-Theme Call for papers: Submission Guidelines: · Original paper on the above themes and sub themes are invited. · The papers should be submitted electronically. · The paper should consists of Title of the paper, name (s) of the author/s and their address with e-mail ID · Abstract should be of 150-200 words followed by at least 5 Keywords, Full Text and References. · All the papers should be MS word single spaced, 12 points font size, Times New Roman not exceeding 3000 -5000 words. All the Information Professionals/Librarians, Users, Health Science professionals and Traders (Traders to submit scientific presentation not product information) are requested to submit papers on or before 31st October 2010 to the following address: Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah Director of the Conference, KMLA- 2011 Principal Librarian & Info. Officer NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalure Tel: 080-26564598 M: 9448040805 E-mail: siddahass(a)gmail.com ; kmla2011(a)gmail.com (Note: Only registered delegates can present paper) Registration Details: Registration fee: (entitles for conference kit, participation in scientific deliberation; breakfast, lunch & refreshments) KMLA Members: Rs. 500.00 Non member: Rs. 1000.00 (*Those who become members on the spot also get concession) Participants can register by sending filled in registration form & DD in favor of “The Dean, ABSMIDS” payable at Mangalore Further information please contact: Mrs. Shashikala K. Organizing Secretary, KMLA-2011 Library & Information Centre A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralaktte, Mangalore - 575 018 Ph (O): 0824- 2204963; 2204572 (ext.234) Mobile: 9448869047 Fax: 0824 – 2204776 E-mail: kmla2011(a)gmail.com or shashilib(a)yahoo.co.in With Regards, Mrs. Shashikala K Librarian, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Constituent college of Nitte University, Derlakatte, Mangalore - 575018. Ph: 0824-2204572, 2204963 (ext.-234) Res: 0824-2202133 Mob: +919448869047. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Attendant Post in TIFR
by VINAYAK GONJARE 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

** *Dear All,* ** * TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH National Centre of the Government of India for Nuclear Science & Mathematics Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 Advertisement No. 17/2010 * *WORK ASSISTANT** :* One Post [Unreserved] ; Pay Band : (PB-1) : Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay : Rs.1800/- ; TME : Rs.12,360/- ; HQ : Mumbai. *Qual* : S.S.C. *OR* Equivalent. *Desirable* : Knowledge of photocopying and basic library science skills preferred. *Exp.* : One year experience. *Job Requirements* : Job responsibilities include processing, shelving and shifting of books/journal volumes, photocopying of journal articles etc., packing of parcels, attending desk duties on shifts/holidays and also on normal working days whenever required. Other routine jobs of an Attendant * * *Age* : Below 28 years. for more detail, pl find the attached file Thanks and Regards Vinayak Gonjare 8097852491 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Training and Certification - Nov & Dec
by savitra sirohi 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

All, We are offering a Koha training and certification program at Mumbai and Bangalore. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha - To test and certify their readiness to use Koha This is a 3 day program, covering the key modules and functions in Koha. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 70% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills certificate. The current workshop schedule is as follows: Mumbai: 26th to 28th November, 2010 Bangalore: 10th to 12th December, 2010 For more information, including fees, registration and workshop outline please visit this page: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs http://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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Forthcoming Book on Koha in Nov 2010
by Shreeni vasu 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this message.. ... Forthcoming book on koha All, A book on Koha - a self-sufficient guide to installing and configuring Koha has been published. The book is published by Packt Publishing and authored by Savitra Sirohi and Amit Gupta from Nucsoft OSS Labs. Several members of the Koha community have been part of the review process. Please visit this page for more details: http://www.osslabs.biz/news/book-koha-published Thanks & Regards, Shreenivas H Eshwar Business Development Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional IT support for Open Source Software Phone: +91 80 32014436 Mobile: +91 9341194112 Web: http://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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Closing date for IATLIS Conference Papers extended on request till 12 October 2010
by Jagtar Singh 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Through there has been tremendous response for IATLIS Call for conference papers, yet on the repeated request of professional colleagues the last date for receiving the papers has been extended to 12 October 2010. Please note that after this date no request for further extension will be entertained. In fact, the closing date was 07 October 2010, but just to respect the sentiments of our colleagues we have decided to streach ourselves. Please read the call below: IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010 - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS XXVII National Conference of the IATLIS on “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training”, 17-19 November 2010, University of Pune, Pune. Theme: Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few facets of the theme are listed below. Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries LIS Education – Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, levels, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources. Learning styles and teaching methodologies Open and Distance Learning Privatization and commercialization in LIS education Critical appraisal of LIS research Training issues and concerns for LIS Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries Impact of ICTs on LISERT Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT with special reference to south-south cooperation Papers are invited on the theme “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training” and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to these sub-themes only. These sub-themes are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 *(New closing date on request: 12 October 2010).* Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 Conference Dates: 17 – 19 November 2010 Abstracts and full papers should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab). Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com The full paper (including abstract and references) should not be more than three thousand words. Please send your paper both in print and as email attachment (in MS-Word 2003). The full paper should include the title, name, address and contact details of author(s), abstract, and keywords. The paper should be prepared using APA Style Manual. Kindly mention “Paper of ___Surname of first author et al__ for IATLIS 2010 Conference” in the subject line while sending paper as email attachment. The authors of accepted papers will be a sent a Copyright Performa to be duly filled in by them. The authors of accepted papers would have to send the filled in copyright form, along with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) payable at Patiala. In case you are attending the conference, contributor’s copy will be given to you at the conference. For those who cannot make it to the IATLIS Conference, a contributor’s copy will be posted to the first author’s address. Detailed brochure of the conference follows. For further details kindly contact: The President, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab)..Tel: +91-175-3046179. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation
by SRELS 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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