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

KOHA WORKSHOP
by Dr.Dineshan K 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Dear Sir/Madam, University Library, Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod the northernmost district of Kerala is organising a three day workshop (7th to 9 th April 2010) on KOHA Integrated Library System. The workshop is intended to provide hands on training to working librarians and LIS students in KOHA, one of the most popular Open Source Software for libraries. The participants will be given practical training to install and operate KOHA both in Windows and Linux platforms. The software CD and instructions for installation and use also will be provided to all the participants. Maximum intake: 20 (The selection will be on first come first served basis) Registration Fee: Rs. 500/- (Including workshop kit, lunch and refreshment) For further details and application form please contact: * * *Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai* *Co-ordinator, KOHA Workshop,* *University Library* *Central** University** of Kerala* *Kasaragod, Kerala, India- 671 123* *e-mail: dieshank(a)gmail.com or cuklibrarian(a)gmail.com* *Phone: 04994-255533* Kindly send the filled in application as e-mail attachment to the Co-ordinator in order to avoid delay. -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library blog at: www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for Post of Librarian at Thapar University
by Dabas Bharat K 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Dear All Thapar University has advertised for the post of Librarian in Pay Scale of Rs 37400 - 67000 with AGP Rs 10000/- For complete details, please visit http://www.thapar.edu/news-eventDet.asp?id=98 Warm Regards! Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Post Box No - 60, Mehrauli Road Sukhrali, Gurgaon - 122001, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need List of the classical, fiction Books
by Shriram Pandey 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Dear Colleges, I need a list of books/CDs/CVDs lies in domain of classical, fictions, contemporary issues, carriers etc. If anyone have, please send the same. Thanks, -- ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Rupa Ki Nangal, Post: Sumel, Via: Jamdoli Jaipur - 302 031, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Alternate E-mail: shriram(a)lnmiit.ac.in, ================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for Post of Sr. Librarian ai IIMC, New Delhi
by Dabas Bharat K 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Dear Sir / Madam INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION, NEW DELHI has advertised post of Senior Librarian For complete details and application form, please visit http://www.iimc.nic.in/add_post_of_sr_librarian.html Applications in the prescribed form are invited for the post of Senior Librarian (un-reserved) in the PB-3 Rs.15, 600-39,100 with grade pay Rs.6600. Qualifications: Essential: i) Master’s Degree in Library Science. ii) Certificate in Computer applications with working experience of Computers. iii) Ten years experience in a responsible capacity in a reputed/library documentation center, preferably dealing in social sciences mass communication. Desirable: i) Associateship in Information Science from INSDOC/DFTC. ii) Master’s Degree in Journalism/Communication/Social Science/Humanities. iii) Published work in Library Science/Social Science/Mass Communication. Age limit (as on 8.3.2010): Normally below 45 years; relaxable upto 5 years in the case of SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the vacancy advertised if the circumstances so warrant. Application form can be obtained from Section Officer (Admn.), Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 either in person with a demand draft for Rs.200/- in favour of Indian Institute of Mass Communication or by sending the demand draft by post together with a self addressed and stamped Rs.10/- envelope (27x13 cms). (Rs.25/- for speed post). Application form all full details can be downloaded from website http:/iimc.gov.in. Persons already in service, should route their applications through proper channel. Payment of Travel: Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid one-way AC-3 tier rail fare (or bus fare where there is no train connection) from place of residence to Delhi by the shortest route. Last date for issue of application form is 19.04.2010 and receipt of completed application is 26.04.2010. While the Institute will take every care and caution in sending communications it does not take any responsibility for postal lapses or delay. Warm regards! Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Post Box No - 60, Mehrauli Road Sukhrali, Gurgaon - 122001, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2009 - Announcement
by Arunachalam Hariharan 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Announcement of SALIS 2009 Awards Applications/nominations are invited for the following Awards for the year 2009. 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award (National Level award) 5. Shri S.Rajunaidu Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS Students (for the Best paper in SALIS 2010 Confernece) Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 31.5. 2010. All the details of the awards, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website or send email to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Application/Nomination by E-mail will not be entertained. The award will be presented in person during the inaugural Session of SALIS 2010 National Conference on 20th August 2010 at Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu The filled-in application form along with the supported documents should be sent to: The Convener SALIS Award Committee SALIS B2-Solai Apartment Mount-Poonamallee Road (opp.to.MGR Garden) Chennai - 600 116 cell: 09841601903 thanking you, SALIS Award Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies - Library Assistants at IMSc, Chennai
by M. Paul Pandian 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Dear Sir, Can you kindly post the following job messages in the lis-forum? Thanks, Pandian ---- THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (An Autonomous Body under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India) CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai 600 113. Advt. No. IMSc/907/2010 March 15, 2010 The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is a National Institute of higher learning which fosters high quality fundamental research in frontier disciplines of Mathematical Sciences. Applications are invited for filling up of the following temporary position from the eligible candidates who fulfill requisite qualifications / specification mentioned below. These positions are filled purely on contract basis initially for a period of one year and may be continued further. LIBRARY ASSISTANT 2 positions Qualification: 1. Essential : B.Sc. in 1st Class followed by a Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent with first class from a recognized University. 2. Desirable : Experience in handling of library work in reputed research / Educational Institute and computer application in the Management of modern library in a highly automated, Integrated and networked environment. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs.8000/- per month plus HRA @ 30%. Age Limit : Minimum : 18 years (as on 01.03.2010) Maximum : 27 years How to apply: Application on a plain paper along with attested photocopies of all certificates as to proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge of Computer operation, permanent address, address for correspondence with email id, details of certificates enclosed, affixing passport size photograph should reach THE REGISTRAR at the above address on or before April 5, 2010 . The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) The prescribed qualifications are minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test/interview. The decision of the Director of this Institute in all matters will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or Correspondence will be entertained in this matter. 2) Only outstation candidates (who belong to SC/ST category) called for written test/interview will be reimbursed to and fro Second Class Railway Fare/Bus Fare by the shortest route from the station of Residence/work place to Chennai on production of tickets. 3) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected. 4) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Sd/- (Saraswathi Ramaraj) Registrar ---- Thanks, Pandian Dr.M.Paul Pandian ========================================================================= Scientific Officer (Library) | The Institute of Mathematical Sciences | (An Autonomous Institute of Department | of Atomic Energy, Goverment of India) | CIT Campus, Taramani | Chennai 600 113, Tamilnadu |Phone: +91-44-2254 3383(D) | +91-44-2254 3100(EPABX) India |Fax: +91-44-2254 1586 |E-mail: pandian(a)imsc.res.in URL:http://www.imsc.res.in/library/Index.php ========================================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inspired Search
by nrusingh dash 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Inspired Search through http://www.spezify.com/ Spezify is a search tool presenting results from a large number of websites in different visual ways. We take web search further, away from endless lists of blue text links and towards a more intuitive experience. We want you to get a good overview of a subject, find useful information and be inspired with Spezify. We mix all media types and make no difference between blogs, videos, microblogs and images. Everything communicates and helps building the bigger picture. We collect websites and are aiming to use as many relevant, free and open API:s as possible to generate extensive and diverse search results. CONTACT info(a)spezify.com have nice trip to spezify, all the best with warm regards Nrusingh Kumar Dash Librarian Silicon Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar-24 Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Demise of ARIST
by G. Mahesh 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Blaise Cronin in his Editorial in the recent issue of JASIST informs about the demise of 'Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST)". He states, "........the regrettable demise, after 45 years of continuous publication, of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST)-the final volume will appear in October 2010. Having read ARIST for almost 30 years and edited it for the last 10, I am sad to see the serial come to an end, mindful though I am of the shifts in authors' and readers' behavior that led to the decision...." Read complete editorial at: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/123291774/PDFSTART?CRET… G. Mahesh NISCAIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. K. Mohan, Indian School of Business wins IFLA International Marketing Award 2010
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

Congratulations to Dr. K Mohan, Learning Resource Centre, Indian School of Business on winning the 8th IFLA International Marketing Award 2010. >From the blog: http://www.marketing-mantra-for-librarians.blogspot.com/ The IFLA Section on Management and Marketing in collaboration with Emerald is pleased to announce the winners of the 8th IFLA International Marketing Award for 2010. First place was awarded to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), Indian School of Business, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, represented by Dr. K. Mohan. The slogan for the winning campaign is "Knowledge Companion to Empower You!" The LRC developed a product line of information alerts for administration, faculty and students marketed as "Global InfoWatch." This umbrella product offers personalised access to all stakeholders' facts and figures to update their knowledge in selected relevant areas. Administrators access competitive business school data such as rankings, faculty and students knowledge of industry trends, and engaging articles on business and management. Graduates receive timely recruitment and placement information. LRC also supports ongoing reference queries to assure and retreive quality content for student projects. Congratulations to the LRC for its user-centric approach and innovative product line of information tools for the 21st century business student. The first-place winner receives airfare, lodging, and registration for the 2010 IFLA General Conference and Council to be held this year in Gothenburg, Sweden, and a cash award of $1,000 (U.S.) to further the marketing efforts of the library....... ----------------------------------------- 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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Web Resources can change the way we think
by Jayaraj 14 Mar '10

14 Mar '10

web resources can change the way we think InfoEyes is a question and answer service for people with a visual impairment or other print limitation. http://www.infoeyes.org Librivox provides free audio books from the public domain. http://librivox.org/ Regards Jayaraj J R Research Scholar Dept of LIS University of Kerala Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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