December 2011 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Article Request
by Gouri Sankar Karmakar 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Dear Professional Colleagues If anybody has access to the following articles, please provide me which is required by one of our faculty: *Puppets on a string: women’s wage work and empowerment among female tea plantation workers of Sri Lanka By Vidyamali Samarasinghee The Journal of developing areas 27 (April 1993) 329-340* -- With regards, Gouri Sankar Karmakar Librarian, Pandu College Pandu, Guwahati Assam, PIN: 781 012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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My new assignment as Professor of Library & Information Science, Director, School of Applied Sciences & University Librarian @ Rani Channamma University
by Mailing List Admin 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:22:13 +0530 From: Pandurang Konnur <pvkonnur(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends, I am happy to inform you that, , I have been appointed as Professor of Library & Information Science, Director, School of Applied Sciences & University Librarian at Rani Channamma University Belagavi, Karnataka State. As University Librarian of Bangalore University, I have tried my best to be of some use to all of your academic life. Some of you have made very fruitful use of my efforts. I thank all of you for having given me an opportunity to serve you all. If you need any assistance from, please be in touch with me on my following email address. With very high regards to all of you, -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Fulbright Fellow University of Illinois (US) Professor of Library & Information Science, Director, School of Applied Sciences & University Librarian, Rani Channamma University, Jnana Sangama, Belagavi, (Karnataka State) email: pvkonnur(a)gmail.com

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Invitation for NCSI-Net monthly lecture-10 December 2011
by shivaram gowda 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net monthly lecture scheduled on 10th of December 2011 (Second Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the Talk: Topic: Innovations in Library Automation Process: The Trion Journey Speaker: Sven Carlson Date & Time: 10/12/2011 at 11.00 AM Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore About Lecture: Library Automation and Technologies have been evolving to keep up with the ever changing times and needs of the users. We are now at a juncture where libraries need to be accessible to users 24 by 7. Huge libraries face daunting challenges in transporting the books to the right rack at the right time so as not letting users lose out on the much required resources. Keeping up with the changing trend, Trion Technologies has pioneered in return, transporting and sorting systems at the library. A one of its kind company, they have come up with total RFID solutions to libraries of every size. A Swiss based company which works both with international system integrators along with regional local partners. For existing and small libraries the company provides self-service kiosks along with single return units, which make return process accessible to patrons 24 by 7 Trion products enable the introduction of customer friendly self-service concepts while the library staff benefits from better work conditions through elimination of monotonous work and improved ergonomics. The talk would give a complete introduction to their gamut of products and display their uniqueness. About Speaker: Sven Carlson, a Norwegian citizen, has a master degree in electronics from ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Thereafter he finished a post graduate business study at the Norwegian School of Business Oslo, Norway. Mr. Carlson has started several high tech start-up companies. In 2003 he established Trion AG which develops, produces and distributes RFID-based self-service systems for libraries. Kindly confirm your participation to NCSI-Net coordinators With Warm Regards NCSI Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy @ Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.), INDIA
by Veeru 07 Dec '11

07 Dec '11

Dear Professionals, *Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.), INDIA* (A Central University Established by an Act No.25 of 2009 of Parliament) Website : www.dhsgsu.ac.in Ph : + 91- 7582- 264055, Fax : + 91- 7582- 264236 Advt. No./R/A-NT/02/2011, Dated : 25/11/2011 *Librarian 01 (UR) * *Department *Jawahar Lal Nehru Library *Scale of Pay *PB-4; 37400-67000 (PB-4) AGP 10000 *Assistant Librarian 01 (UR)* *Department *Jawahar Lal Nehru Library *Scale of Pay *PB-3;15600-39100 (PB-3) AGP 6000 *Librarian/Technician 01 (UR)* *Scale of Pay* PB-1; 5200-20200 GP 2000 Detailed information regarding Educational Qualification, Experience, Application Form, Age, etc. can be downloaded from the University website * www.dhsgsu.ac.in*. Last date for submission of application is *10.01.2012*upto 5.30 (P.M.). The application should be sent through Registered/Speed Post to the *Assistant Registrar (Recruitment),* Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar-470 003 (M.P.). *More information Visit:* http://www.dhsgsu.ac.in/infodetails.php?id=140 http://www.dhsgsu.ac.in/userfiles/Advt_NT-02_NEW2011Revised(3).pdf -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(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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Dear professionals please visit http://www.ngcnalgonda.org/library.html
by Laxma Reddy J 06 Dec '11

06 Dec '11

Dear Practicing Librarians please visit our site This library is automated with sioul 2.0 and web opac is available. http://www.ngcnalgonda.org/library.html Comments and Suggestions will be appreciated. With Regards, Laxma Reddy 09908115333 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ALCTS Online Course Grant for Library Professionals from Developing Countries
by sandeep bhavsar 06 Dec '11

06 Dec '11

Respected All TheAssociation for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is now accepting grant applications for the February-September 2012 sessions of the association’s four-week fundamentals online courses. One free seat per online continuing educational course session is available to librarians and information professionals from developing countries. For background information about the grant, including criteria for applying, please see: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/grants/onlinegrant.cfm Fundamentals of Acquisitions Session 1: February 27 - March 23 Session 2: April 7 – May 11 Session 3: July 30 – August 24 TheFundamentals of Acquisitions (FOA) web course focuses on the basics of acquiring monographs and serials: goals and methods, financial management of library collections budgets, and relationships among acquisitions librarians, library booksellers, subscription agents, and publishers. In this course, you will receive a broad overview of the operations involved in acquiring materials after the selection decision is made. Note that in FOA, we distinguish between collection development, which involves the selection of materials for the library; and acquisitions, which orders, receives, and pays for those materials. Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions Session 1: March 5 – March 30 Session 2: April 23 – May 18 Session 3: July 23 – August 17 TheFundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions (FERA) Web course will provide an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. It will provide a basic background in electronic resource acquisitions including product trials, licensing, purchasing methods, and pricing models and will provide an overview of the sometimes complex relationships between vendors, publishers, platform providers, and libraries. This course is sponsored by Harrassowitz. Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management Session 1: March 19 – April 13 Session 2: May 7 – June 1 Session 3: August 20 – September 14 TheFundamentals of Collection Development and Management addresses the basic components of these important areas of responsibility in libraries. Components include complete definition of collection development and collection management; collections policies and budgets as part of library planning; collection development (selecting for and building collections); collection management (e.g., making decisions after materials are selected, including decisions about withdrawal, transfer, preservation); collection analysis—why and how to do it; outreach, liaison, and marketing; and some suggestions about the future for collection development and management. This course is sponsored by Coutts-Ingram. Fundamentals of Preservation Session 1: March 26 – April 20 Session 2: May 21 – June 15 The Fundamentals of Preservation introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. The course is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at all levels of responsibility. It provides tools to begin extending the useful life of library collections. Components include preservation as a formal library function and how it reflects and supports the institutional mission; the primary role of preventive care, including good storage conditions, emergency planning and careful handling of collections; the history and manufacture of physical formats and how this impacts preservation options; standard methods of care and repair, as well as reformatting options; and challenges in preserving digital content and what the implications are for the future of scholarship.To apply, go to: https://alctsprogram.wufoo.com/forms/alcts-online-course-grant-application-… Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr. V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Globethics.net: Keep it free - Donate a book
by atanu 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

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Three Day Workshop on Academic Writing Skills at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur
by Vijayakumar K P 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

Please include the announcement of the Workshop on Academic Writing Skills in LIS-Forum *Workshop on Academic Writing Skills * *21 - 23 December 2011* * * *Organized jointly by * * * Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi and Centre for Information Literacy Studies, University of Kerala at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala** * * * * *Introduction* Realizing the need for imparting instructions related to academic/technical writing to the researchers, research guides in Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities, the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Government of Kerala and Centre for Information Literacy Studies (CILS), University of Kerala have taken the initiative of organizing a series of workshops on Academic Writing. Taking the cue and drawing inspiration from the earlier programmes, a three day *Workshop on Academic Writing Skills* is being organized jointly with Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur. ** *Objective of the Workshop* * *The main objective of the Workshop is to familiarize the Scientists, Research Scholars and Information Professionals with* *the latest trends in academic/technical writing including the style manuals and the reference management softwares, especially, the open sources. *Target Group* * *The Workshop is primarily meant for scientists, research guides and research scholars working in the S & T research institutes and Departments of universities. The information professionals of research institutions and universities can also participate. The number of participants is limited to 40. * * *Topics to be covered* * ** *-- The writing process -- Preparation of journal articles -- Thesis writing -- Preparation of project proposals -- Digital information sources and techniques of information search -- Reference management softwares -- Data analysis softwares -- Open access publishing -- Research quality indicators -- Style manuals and citation practices *Resource Persons* * *The resource persons include academicians and researchers who have made a mark in the field of academic writing / technical writing and experts in handling data analysis and reference management software.. *Organizers* * *The Workshop is organized jointly by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi and Centre for Information Literacy Studies (CILS), University of Kerala. The Organizing Secretaries are *Dr. Ajit Prabhu, V.*, Joint Director, KSCSTE, *Dr. R. C. Pandalai,* Programme Co-ordinator, Extension and Training Division, KFRI and *Dr. Vijayakumar, K. P.,* Hon. Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies, University of Kerala. *Venue & Date* ** * *The venue of the Workshop is Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), *situated at Peechi, a sylvan location 20 km east of Thrissur, Kerala. *The dates of the workshop are 21 – 23 December 2011. *Registration* * * * *Registration to the Workshop is absolutely free. But, participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. The organizers will provide course materials, lunch and light refreshments as part of the Workshop. Admission is purely on first come first served basis. However, preference will be given to scientists, researchers and library and information professionals serving in the R & D establishments falling within the ambit of KSCSTE. *Application* Applications should be sent by mail or e-mail in the format given in the next page on or before 14 December 2011 to: Dr. Vijayakumar, K. P., Hon. Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034. *Email: **kpvijayakumar2(a)gmail.com*<kpvijayakumar2(a)gmail.com> ** ** ** * * *Format of the Application Form* * * * * *Workshop on* *Academic Writing Skills* *Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi* * * *21 – 23 December 2011* * * * * * * Name : Designation : Official Address : E-mail : Phone Office : Residence : Mobile : Area of specialization : Research experience : (in years) Are you a research guide? : Yes/No Date: Signature Vijayakumar K P Hon. Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram -- 695 034 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Journal
by Bharat Alasandi 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

Dear All Professional colleagues, one of our Research Scholar wants the following journal for his research work. If any body have the information please circulate us. *Journal of Bombay branch Royal Asiatic Society Vol. X. * Kindly do the needful oblige Thanking you -- Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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REPORT- Workshop on Web Content Management (WCM 2011) held on 3rd-4th December, 2011
by zafar iqbal 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

Report Workshop on Web Content Management (WCM 2011) 3rd-4th December, 2011 Organized by Department of Library and Information Science AligarhMuslim University, Aligarh 202 002 “TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT CONCLUDED IN ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY” National Workshop on Web Content Management (WCM 2011) organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University got off with recitation from the Quran. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Chairman & Coordinator of the workshop welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about the workshop. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. P.K Abdul Azis, Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University. He appreciated the efforts made by the department of Library and Information Science holding such a wonderful workshop on such a novel theme of the time. Subject Information Gateway in Information Technology (SIGIT--www.itsubjectgateway.com-- funded by DST, Govt. of India) also launched by the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University in the inaugural function. During the inaugural speech, Prof. Abdul Azis said that the Aligarh Muslim University has set another milestone in the field of Information and Communication Technology with the launch of the Subject Gateway in Information Technology (SIGIT) and the 3G/Wimax service. Prof. Azis appreciated the efforts of the Department of Library and Information Science in developing SIGIT, hub of Knowledge. He said that the present era is information based and we are living in a world where only those individuals or nations will achieve success who have knowledge power. Prof. P.B Mangla, former member, National Knowledge Commission stated that Users find it difficult to locate most appropriate databases or resources to search for relevant information according to their need. In this situation portals act as an intermediary to solve the problem by customizing information content to meet specific user need. He further said that technology is the key to access the information and its management is vital for easy access. Dr. R.K Chadha, Joint Secretary, Parliament of India appreciated the department in selecting such an apt theme of the time for the workshop. He said that the technology revolution has brought many changes to the way libraries and library staff provides information to users. Librarian should use modern tools to provide quicker, more complete and more sophisticated services to the users. Prof. Anwar Jahan Zuberi, Dean Faculty of Social Science enlightened that users find it difficult to locate most appropriate databases or resources to search for relevant information to their need. Web Content Management tools will help to solve this problem in some extent.Prof. Shabahat Husain extended the vote of thanks in the inaugural function of the workshop. More than seventy working librarians all over the country were rigorously trained over two days in total of eight sessions conducted in Computer Lab, Computer Science Department and Audio Visual Hall, Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University. Dr. R.K Chadha, Dr. Madhusudhan, Mr. S. Mustafa Zaidi, Dr. Monawwer Eqbal and Mr. Nitin Swaroop were trainers in the workshop. Valedictory function was presided over by Prof. V.K Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University on 4th Dec. 2011. In the presidential address, Prof. Jaleel stated that training programs in the form of Workshops are crucial in developing the skills of the library professionals as only a competent person will be able to cater to the increasingly demanded as well as complicated ways and means of information provision. Dr. Naushad Ali P.MChairman & Coordinator of the workshop welcomed all the dignitaries of the gathering. Prof. S.M Shafi, Head, Dept. of Library Science, Universityof Kashmir, was the Chief Guest and Dr. Jamil Ahmad Qureshy, Director of Libraries, PMBFU, Al Khobar, KSA was the Guest of Honour. Prof. V.K Abdul Jaleel, Registrar distributed the certificates to the participants. Prof. Shabahat Husain extended the vote of thanks in the valedictory function. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Chairman & Coordinator WCM-2011 Department of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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