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Current Science Editorial on "Libraries, Journals and Publishers"
by G. Mahesh 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Dr. P. Balaram's editorial in the latest issue of 'Current Science' on "Libraries, Journals and Publishers" has some interesting view points. The full text of the editorial is available at: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/10apr2010/879.pdf 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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Google Books Bibliography, Version 6
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Version 6 of the Google Books Bibliography is now available from Digital Scholarship. http://digital-scholarship.org/gbsb/gbsb.htm This bibliography presents over 310 selected English-language articles and other works that are useful in understanding Google Books. It primarily focuses on the evolution of Google Books and the legal, library, and social issues associated with it. Where possible, links are provided to works that are freely available on the Internet, including e-prints in disciplinary archives and institutional repositories. The following recent Digital Scholarship publications may also be of interest: o Digital Scholarship 2009 (http://bit.ly/dCMnd5) 504-page paperback that includes four bibliographies: the Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography: 2009 Annual Edition, the Institutional Repository Bibliography, the Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, and the Google Book Search Bibliography. o Institutional Repository Bibliography, Version 2 (http://bit.ly/B0Xsf) Includes over 700 selected English-language articles and other works that are useful in understanding institutional repositories. o Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 4 (http://bit.ly/1eyLv5) Includes over 130 selected English-language articles and other works that are useful in understanding electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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from Chidambarm to Cambridge:Solving the 30S subunit structure of the ribosome
by Vasanth 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Dear Sir/Madam, The Hindu ( 8th & 9th April 2010) has published a two part series of autobiographical essay of 2009 Chemistry Noble Laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan. It was indeed one of the best news coverage in recent time . It depicts the very fascinating journey of V. Ramakrishnan's life and how he achieved the great heights in science. These two part series must be read by all of us. ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian LIS Schools and Internship
by Shailesh Lohiya 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Dear All Internship programmes were already introduced in the Dept. of Library & Information Science, Amarapali Institute of Management & Computer Application, Haldwani Uttarakhan since 2004. Deptt is offering BLISc & MLISc (one year) programme since 2002. The students of BLISc should go for one month Internship Traing Programme, and they should submit an Internship Report and for MLISc after complition of final exam, institute arrange training/project to the student for 3-6 months in reputed organization of the country. -- Shailesh K. Lohiya Librarian (NUIL) NIRMA University SG Road,Ahmedabad Mob. 09601851608 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Please post this on LIS forum at the earliest and oblige
by meera bunglow 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You Applications are invited for a temporary positions at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library, as "Library Trainees" for a period of six months from April 2010 to 30th September 2010. Candidates with Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Library Science may apply. Remuneration will be Rs. 8000/PM. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/experience to "The Head, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore-560059" so as to reach before 16th April 2010. Online applications also may be forwarded to "meera(a)isibang.ac.in". Fresh candidates with good aptitude also will be considered. Candidates with good academic background and computer knowledge will be preferred. Candidates who are readily available to join immediately may apply. Dr B.M. Meera, In-charge Library Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore - 560059 email: meera(a)isibang.ac.in Date: 09.04.2010 Dr B.M.Meera Associate Scientist, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Banglaore 560 0059 INDIA Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- 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 Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information scienc
by JANARDHANA RAO A. N 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

*National Seminar on* *Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information science on 26 June 2010* *Organizers:* CIRD Business School Bangalore. We are organizing a one-day *Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information science*. This Seminar is specially designed for the Research Students and Practitioners in library & Information Science. Objectives - To sensitize the workshop participants about the significance of research areas in library and information science. - To create an awareness about various areas of research in library and information science. - To generate knowledge about the research opportunities in library and information science - To provide a quality interaction forum for researchers in Library & Information Science. Activities in Seminar include ·Presentations of research topics/plans/papers by students · Suggestions by experts from the LIS field ·Panel discussions on recent topics CALL FOR PAPERS We invite research students (MPhil/ Ph.D) from Autonomous Institutes, Universities and organizations to send complete research papers in their research areas. *Guidelines for sending papers* Papers would be reviewed and selected for presentation by a panel of eminent academicians. The paper must be essentially based on the author's thesis work. The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (A4-size) in length including figures, tables, references, acknowledgments, Bibliography & Appendices. Full paper may be E-mailed in MS Word format to Kala.6860(a)yahoo.co.in and copy to msrimlrao(a)yahoo.com *IMPORTANT DATES:* *Important Dates:* *20Th Apr.2010 – Last date for Submission of Abstract.* *2nd May 2010 – Confirmation of Acceptance* *15th May 2010. - Last date for Submission of full paper* * * *Registration Fee*: Rs 700/- Per Participant. Interested members conform your participation by e-mail, SMS & Phone latest by June 15th 2010, along with a cheque/cash for Rs 700/- favoring *CIRD, Bangalore.* *For Registration Contact:* Dr. S. Chandrappa. *CHAIRMAN, PRGRAM COMMITTEE* e-mail - chandrappas(a)yahoo.com *Mr. Janardhana Rao A N* *E-mail:* jraoan(a)gmail.com -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sugestions for NAAC
by Mailing List Admin 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Date: 9 Apr 2010 06:22:41 -0000 From: surendra suri <niceguysuri(a)rediffmail.com> Dear professionals, I need your suggestions and guidance about NAAC accreditation. NAAC committee is visiting us on 16,17,18th of this month. Thanking you, Surendra C.S Librarian Bharathi College Bharathi Nagara Mandya District Karnataka-571422

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Dr.Srinivas Havanur - Condolences
by Francis Jayakanth 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, This is to inform the sad demise of Dr. Srinivas Havanur, a well known Librarian, research scholar and Kannada writer. He expired in Bangalore on Monday, April 5. He was 82. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. May his soul rest in peace on eternity. A brief account of Dr.Srinivas Havanur: He started his career as a librarian with the Baba Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. In 1984, he resigned his post to join the University of Mangalore as the Head of Department of Kannada, and in 1986 he took charge of the Department of Kannada in the University of Bombay. He wrote about 60 books, including short stories, novels, essays and literary criticism. His work, "Hosagannadada Arunodaya", is said to be an important text for those who wish to research Kannada language and culture. He has earned several honours such as the Rajyotsava Award, Kannada University's, Hampi, Nadoja, Alva's Nudi Siri and Sandesha awards. He was given a pubic honour when he completed 80 years and presented a rare work, "Sankathana", a compilation of his own select articles on the occasion. - Francis For and on behalf of, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA)

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Sad news
by Mailing List Admin 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:19:56 +0530 (IST) From: library(a)rri.res.in Could you please post the following message on lis-forum Dear Colleagues, I am deeply saddened to inform you that Dr. Srinivas Havanur who was one of the founder members of FORSA passed away on Monday, April 05, 2010. We were privileged to felicitate Dr. Havanur in the program "Honoring our Mentors" during LISA VI. Dr. Havanur was looking forward to being with us during LISA VI. However, he was unable to come to Pune due to health reasons. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Please find a brief write-up of his contributions to astronomylibrarianship. regards, nirupama bawdekar LISA VI Conference Feb 14- 17, 2010 IUCAA, Pune, India --------------------------- Raman Research Institute Library, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560 080, India. Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Fax: +91 80 2361 0492

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Update (Self Nomination)
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear All, Please recall my previous massage about self registration for leadership for various Groups on HDLS, I wanted to update you that last date for nomination is 15th April, all the nominated professionals will get opportunity to lead a group one by one and each leader will get a certificate for his services and one best leader will get reward also. Visit: http://lishelp.ning.com With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.ning.com (HDLS) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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