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CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Jul 2010
by H R Mohan 21 Jul '10

21 Jul '10

Digital Libraries: IndiaDear all, The 6th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Jul 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-07-16.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= -- White House Releases National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace -- Report on the Human Aspects of BCM workshop -- From cost to value: 2010 global survey on the CIO agenda -- The Present and Future of Web App Design -- Porting Desktop Applications to the Browser -- Patterns for Cloud Computing -- Safety in Numbers -- 15 genius algorithms that aren't boring -- The world's 23 toughest math questions -- ECS Releases All Public Data in Open Linked Data Format -- The A to Z of programming languages -- The Compelling TCO Case for Cloud Computing in SMB and Mid-Market Enterprises -- 20 tech habits to improve your life -- Social CRM: The real way to serve customers -- Computer Automatically Deciphers Ancient Language -- Just for Lawf ! -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- Workshop on Cloud Computing Only few seats are left. Rush your registrations today itself. Pl. contact: Mr. S. Ramaswamy, Mobile: +91 98400 09417 :: Email: sypsys(a)vsnl.com OR Mr. H.R. Mohan, Email: hrmohan.csi(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.csi-chennai.org/wcc/index.html -- ICT Events -- About the newsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-07-16 ================ 1. Name the software tool, recently released by Google, which is intended to make it easy for people to write applications for its Android smart phones 2. Google : Android = Samsung : ------ 3. Identify the company whose tagline is “live your dream” 4. What is common: Epiphany, Amaya, Flock, Camino 5. Name the author of the book “Does IT Matter?” Email your answers by 28th Jul 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-07-16”. Please provide your full address and contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-07-01 ================================ India, Finland, Google Editions, All are innovations from Xerox PARC, Subroto Bagchi Mr. S. Krishnamorthy from Chennai is the first one to answer correctly and Ms. Shefali Trushit Naik from Ahmedabad is the lucky winner. They will receive a cheque for Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems shortly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request to Post below AD in LIS Forum
by jaya.bharathy＠wipro.com 20 Jul '10

20 Jul '10

Applications are invited for the post of Library professionals on contract & permanent role for a Corporate firm. Qualification & Eligibility Criteria: * Qualification: B.LIS/M.LIS., * Experience: 2-6 years (IT Experience preferred) * Excellent Communication/Written skills * Good Working Knowledge of MS Office/HTML/Photoshop. Work Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad/Chennai/Pune Interested candidates may apply with full details to rajani.satheesan(a)wipro.com & anu.sundhar(a)wipro.com indicating the position in the subject line within a week. Thanks and regards, Jaya Bharathy C Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar Announcement - Knowledge Resource management
by Satish Munnolli 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

Dear Colleagues, Please post the following announcement for wider circulation. Satish Munnolli ACTREC _____ From: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:nmlis@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Medha Sent: Friday, 11 June, 2010 12:59 PM To: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: [nmlis] Semianr Announcement - Knowledge Resoruce management Dear Colleagues, The Tata Memorial Hospital Library and Health Science Library Association of India (HLAI) are jointly organizing a three day seminar on "Knowledge Resource Management (KRM)-2010 on 29th, 30th Sept. and 01st Oct 2010, Theme: Knowledge Resource Management (KRM) - 2010: Information resources, Services and Practices KRM-2010 aims at furthering Professional Knowledge about the new e - resources, formats, acquisitions models, and their management, for example Consortia, to discuss the technological applications, administrative and legal issues in order to bridge the gap between what users expect and what they are served. Date: 29th, 30th Sept. and 01st Oct. 2010. Venue: Lecture Hall, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Audience: Librarians and Knowledge Managers from all types of libraries, Medical informatics, Technologists and End Users. The seminar would comprise of paper presentations, lectures, and panel discussion sessions to enable interaction, and allow sharing experiences. Experts from various fields will give an overview of e- resource management activities in various subjects and service domains. The programme structure will be published on our website as soon as it is finalized. The event shall also give opportunity to develop our professional contacts and exchange views and solutions on issues related to e-resources. You are cordially invited to actively participate in the event and submit papers for presentation. The proceedings will be published. Kindly also forward this invitation to all your friends and colleagues who would be interested. for more information on paper submission and registration forms, please visit - <http://tmc.gov.in/medical/departments/DigitalLibrary/Library_Events.htm> http://tmc.gov.in/medical/departments/DigitalLibrary/Library_Events.htm Looking forward to meeting you all Regards Dr. Medha Joshi Head, Dept. of Lib.& Inf. Services TMH & Secretary, HLAI, Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jobs in ISI Kolkata Library
by krishna chandra mishra 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

Dear LIS Professional One temporary jobs in Library, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. Position: Project Linked Person Title: Digital repository of the Contribution of ISI Scientist Date of Interview(walk-in-interview): 30 July 2010 (11:00 am, Friday) Venue: Library,ISI, Kolkata Qualification: M.Lib.I.Sc. Pay: Rs.9000/- (consolidated) Advt. available at: www.isical.ac.in./jobs.php Interested Candiates appering for the interview will be required to bring their CV and a application letter addressed to Director ISI Kolkata along with original certificates/testimonials Yours K C Mishra(Project Staff) ISI Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Newsletter, Vol.17(1) January to March 2010
by Rajesh Chandrakar 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

Dear Professionals We have uploaded the current INFLIBNET Newsletter, Vol. 17, No.1 (January to March 2010) available at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/publication/newsletter/Vol.17,No.1(Jan-Mar2010).… for download. The issue of the Newsletter contains article on "UGC-Infonet 2.0 and National Knowledge Network (NKN)" written by Sh. Manoj Kumar K, Scientist D (CS). With best regards Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientist - B (LS) INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Weblog: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requesting suggestions/ideas for Book Exhibition
by Tejasvini.Ranadive＠ril.com 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

Dear All, We are planning to arrange a book exhibition at our library in 2nd week of August for 3 days. Two vendors will be participating in an exhibition. "We would appreciate suggestions/ sharing of some ideas, which in turn will encourage maximum people to attend our book exhibition and make it a grand success!" . Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, Tejasvini Ranadive Central Library, Reliance Industries Ltd., Patalganga Tel: 02192256270 tejasvini.ranadive(a)ril.com "Confidentiality Warning: This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). are confidential. and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient. you are hereby notified that any review. re-transmission. conversion to hard copy. copying. circulation or other use of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient. please notify the sender immediately by return email. and delete this message and any attachments from your system. Virus Warning: Although the company has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email. The company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachment." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by Obaiah B 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

Dear All, I would be grateful if any one of you could send me the following article. For whose benefit? Limits to sharing in the bioprospecting 'regime' *Author:* Shane P. Mulligana *Affiliation: * a Department of Political Science, University of Guelph, Canada *DOI:* 10.1080/09644019908414493 *Published in:* [image: journal] Environmental Politics<http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title%7Edb=all%7Econtent=t713635072>, Volume 8<http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title%7Edb=all%7Econtent=t713635072%7Etab=…>, Issue 4 <http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title%7Edb=all%7Econtent=g784179798>Winter 1999 , pages 35 - 65 Regards Obaiah ATREE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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12th MANLIBNET CONFERENCE AT JAIPUR
by Lata Suresh 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

12th MANLIBNET ANNUAL CONVENTION *KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION THROUGH LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES: * *SHARING VISION FOR THE FUTURE* November 22-24, 2010 Organized by INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IIHMR Society), JAIPUR Organizing Secretary -Mrs. LATA SURESH, MANAGER-LIBRARY, IIHMR *MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK (MANLIBNET)* MANLIBNET was born in the year 2000 and was registered as a Society under Societies Regulation Act of 1860. The primary objective of MANLIBNET is to provide a common forum to the professionals; and to develop understanding and co-operation particularly among management and business libraries and the librarians. Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) is a movement for sharing of resources and information among the libraries by fostering a spirit of cooperation and weaving them together in a networking arrangement. MANLIBNET promotes outstanding library practices by identifying the Best Librarian from information professionals’ community and recognizes the best academic work on an annual basis. On professional platforms, MANLIBNET tries to put the librarians in contact with current and future leaders in the library profession. Librarians and Informational Professionals share their views by writing in MANLIBNET publications that ultimately enhances MANLIBNET’s visibility in the profession. *INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IIHMR)* IIHMR, is a premier research and training institute in the sphere of health, hospital, rural, pharmaceutical and population management. It is the only institution in South Asia specializing in these areas. It is a WHO Collaborating Center for District Health Systems and also has collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University, USA, the New Jersey Institute of technology, USA and BITS Pilani. These tie ups have added value and provided international exposure to our programmes and activities, which are aimed at improving standards of health through better management. The institute has been identified as a “Institute of Excellence” by the Ministry of health and family Welfare, Government of India. The Institute has also been placed “A” category in the survey of Best B-Schools in India and ranked no. 1 among the sectoral management Institutes in India.** * * *INTRODUCTION:* In the IT era Library and Information Managers (LIM) are deluged with advice as to how to acquire and organize learning resources and satisfy the complex and ever increasing information needs of their users. However, to achieve their goal, the question of a resource constrained regime has to be kept in mind without sacrificing the interests of the users. The services offered, accordingly, have to be internally efficient and externally effective. It is in this context that the question of ‘Total Quality’ becomes relevant in the ‘Management of Library & Information Services’. The ultimate goal of measuring it is to improve the process to make it better meet the needs of customers (library users, library staff and upper management). To share the vision for the future, the librarians and Information professionals will share a single platform and discuss the issue related to the topic. *PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:* The present programme is designed to equip the participants with adequate know-how so that they are able to: · gauge the requirements of their clients, i.e. the library users more accurately and precisely; · cater to the exact needs of such users; · remain cost effective in every area of operation · to actually measure a work process or procedure in the library; · to improve efficiency and the effectiveness of the library services · making continuous improvement a way of life for everyone involved in the profession ·overcoming barriers to continuous improvement in the context of library and information services · understanding the total quality management process · technological innovations *Sub topics (But not limited to)* * 1. Quality and Quantity of Information* Development of quality information sources, Development of 'search engines' and other means to access information sources, Changing roles of Libraries and Information Centres,, International & National Standards, Networking and Marketing * 2. Digital Libraries* Creating Digital Archives, Role of Digital Libraries in quality information, Open Source Softwares and applications, Institutional Repositories, Preserving the past for the future (through Virtual Libraries), *3. Digital Library Management* Collection Policy, Total Quality Management, Best Practices, Digital Security, Implementation and Promotion of Digital Libraries *4. Web Technology* Social Networking and Other web tools, Web Based Library Services and Portals, Web 2.0, 3.0, Search Engines, Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights *5. Digital Infrastructure * Wi-Fi, Smart Cards and RFID, Mobile Libraries, Storage Devices, E-resources and Information Literacy, Standards-z39.50,SRU, NCIP and more *6. Changing role of Librarians* User behaviour and Customer relation Management, Marketing the digital resources, Promoting Information, Literacy: Challenges and Opportunities, Strategic Management Tools and applications, Strategic Partnerships ( PPP, Corporate and Professionals, Library Consortium and networks), Stress Management *SUBMISSION OF PAPERS* Papers are invited on the above theme and sub-themes for the presentation during the convention. Authors are requested to prepare full paper not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MSWORD format in A4 size (Single Column and single space) with a soft copy through an email attachment or CD form and send it to the Organizing Secretary*. * * * *IMPORTANT For AUTHORS: * Please note that the registered participants under paper presentation category only shall be allowed to present the paper and such papers will be included in the conference volume to be published and release during the convention. *BEST PAPER AWARD *The MANLIBNET best paper award will be given for the best paper presented in the conference. *IMPORTANT DATES:* Submission* *of full paper : September 10, 2010 Workshop/tutorial proposal : September 10, 2010 Notification of acceptance with reviewers’ comments : September 20, 2010 Submission of the final paper : October 15, 2010 *TARGET PARTICIPANTS* Library and Information Science Professionals, Academicians, IT Professionals, Research Scholars, and Students are likely to attend the conference. *REGISTRATION FEES:* *Participation fees for MANLIBNET Members* Residential Rs. 2500.00 Non Residential Rs. 1500.00 *Participation fees for Non-Members* Residential Rs. 3000.00 Non-Residential Rs. 2000.00 *Student’s * Rs.1000.00 ( without accommodation) *The registration fee shall be sent in the form of demand draft in favour of “IIHMR payable at Jaipur.* * * *ACCOMMODATION* The organizers will make arrangements to accommodate the outstation delegates, on first registration first served basis in institute hostels/ guest house. Additional accompanying person would be charged at the rate of Rs. 1000/- per person. *BEST LIBRARIAN AWARD* The contribution towards the development of the profession is one of the main criteria for selecting the awardees. Award will be presented during the conference. For more details log on to www.manlibnet.in *ABOUT JAIPUR* Rajasthan's beautiful* *Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Jaipur is known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city. Places of Attraction: City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jalmahal, Jaigrah Fort, Amer, Nahargarh Fort Central Museum, Birla Planetarium, Laxmi Narain Temple, Moti Doondri, Kanak Vrindavam, Govindeviji, Ishar Lat, and many more . *Jaipur is also famous for** Blue Potteries, Sanganeri print textiles, Jaipur bangles, Silverware, marbel items, Sweets,* *Visit the site to know more about Jaipur: *www.jaipurtourism.org** *CLIMATE* The climate is at its coolest and most pleasant, although night-time temperatures can quickly plummet, feeling decidedly chilly at times and even reaching 8°C / 39°F or 10°C / 41°F. *For Correspondence:-* *Mrs. Lata Suresh* Manager-Library and Organising Secretary 12th MANLIBNET CONVENTION Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) No.1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur – 302011, Rajasthan , INDIA Ph : + 91 141 3924700-730 ext 727 Fax: + 91 141 3924738 URL : www.iihmr.org, Email : lata(a)iihmr.org, suresh.lata(a)gmail.com Mobile: +91 9413993396 * * * **Mr. Akhtar Parvez* Manager-ICRA Limited General Secretary Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) Flat No. 9, 2nd Floor, Nazir Apartment, 277 Okhla Main Road Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, INDIA URL: www.manlibnet.in Email : akhtaronline(a)gmail.com Mobile: +91 9810306902 -- Best wishes and regards Lata Suresh ============================= Manager- Library and Documentation Centre ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) No.1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan INDIA Ph : + 91 141 3924700-730 etx 727 Fax: + 91 141 3924738 URL : www.iihmr.org, http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=712694941, http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1021736909 Email : lata(a)iihmr.org, suresh.lata(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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Challenging opportunity at IIM Ranchi - last date July 22
by Swati Bhattacharyya 19 Jul '10

19 Jul '10

LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION - July 22, 2010 We are looking for young, qualified and dynamic library professionals for the Library of newly formed Indian Institute of Management at Ranchi. The position is purely on temporary basis for a period of six months. So people holding permanent position need not apply. The IIMR library is currently under the mentorship of IIM Calcutta. There will be ample opportunities for the young people to learn and/or to apply what they have already learned and thus contribute to the formation of a prestigious library. Depending on the availability of suitable candidates, we may fill one or both of these positions: 1. Senior Library Trainee Candidates should have a good academic record with a Masters in Library & Information Science from a recognized university or MS in Library & Information Science from Indian Statistical Institute or Associateship in Information Science from NISCAIR. In addition, candidates should have 1-2 years of working experience in other libraries. Fluency in working with computers is an essential quality. Working knowledge of automation, LAN, Web technology will keep a candidate in advantageous position. Salary is negotiable. Interested candidates may send their applications to the undersigned (swati(a)iimcal.ac.in) clearly indicating their qualifications, experiences etc. Proof of salary that is being drawn for last six months is essential for salary negotiation. 2. Junior Library Trainee Qualification and other requirements are same as for 1 above. The candidates for this group, however, need not have any previous working experience. Salary is negotiable based on the performance in the interview board. Selected candidate will have to join immediately. Out-stationed candidates called for interview will be paid to-and-fro second-class train fare from their respective current location to the place of interview which can be either Ranchi or Kolkata. Swati Bhattacharyya -------------------------------------------------- Librarian Indian Institute of Management Joka Diamond Harbor Road Calcutta - 700104 Phone: 091-33-24678300 Extn: 416 FAX: 091-33-2467-8062 Email: swati @iimcal.ac.in -------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course from 16th September– 7th October, 2010
by rais kashmiri 17 Jul '10

17 Jul '10

Dear All, The UGC Academic Staff College in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science (University of Kashmir) is organizing a Refresher Course from 16th September– 7th October, 2010 for working Assistant Librarians, Chief Librarians and faculty members on the theme of “Impact of Web 2.0 on Library Services”. The participants will be paid TA/DA as per UGC norms. The interested and eligible participants need to apply on the proforma available from Director Academic Staff College or downloadable from University Website (www.kashmiruniversity.ac.in) For any query, desired participants can contact. Prof. S M Shafi Head, DLIS, University of Kashmir Email: smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in Cell: 91-9419008599 OR Director Academic Staff College University of Kashmir, Srinagar Cell: 9419000976 Phone: 0194-2420389, University Exchange 0194-2420078, 2421346, 2420405, Ext 2198 Fax: 0194-2420389, 2425195 With regards Dr. Zahid A Wani Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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