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

GOC Conversion
by ಸಿ.ಟಿ.ಕಾಂತರಾಜ್ (CTK) 19 Dec '11

19 Dec '11

Dear Professional Friends, AICTE has made some mandatory regulations to subscribe international e Journal packages to the colleges comes under its per-view. Accordingly we got the quotations and prepared the proposal and got it approved from our college management. We have used the GOC in converting the foreign currencies. All of us know, GOC will fix the indian currency rate to foreign currencies and it announces the rate once in a month. Today I have received an email regarding the change of currency conversion and they have changed the USD rate to 56.30. Suddenly they have changed the conversion rate in between the month. Is it fair? If the currency rate comes below 50 INR will they return the amount? -- With Regards, C.T.Kantharaj Librarian, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K.R.Puram, Bangalore - 560036 -------------------------------- Phone: 080-25618798 / 99 Mobile: 9448611800 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vendor list for outsourcing Library Services
by Kshipra Sardesai 19 Dec '11

19 Dec '11

Dear Friends, Please send me the List of vendors who offer the Library services itiating from dusting to sheving.We intend to do the rectroconversion to our archive collection which is stored at 15 km from our main Library.This collection includes bound volumes of journals. Your help will be hignly appreciated. With regards Kshipra Sardesai Reserve Bank of India Library Dept of Economic and Policy Research RBI, COB,6th floor, Mumbai 400001 Ph No 22601000 extn 2701 M 9969843689 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post: Library Assistant in a Medical Library
by Library 18 Dec '11

18 Dec '11

Dear Sir/Madam, Kindly post this advertisement in the LIS forum. Thank you. A young, dynamic and proactive *Library Assistant* who can extend his /her help in building a state-of-the-art medical library is required for NU Hospitals at Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore. The incumbent should possess a bachelor degree in library and information science or Documentation; thorough knowledge of MS Office is required. Person residing in and around Padmanabhanagar is preferred. Salary is negotiable. Interested can send his / her resume / CV to library(a)nuhospitals.com with in 31th Dec. 2011. With regards, Librarian NU Hospitals -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian Institute of Law
by Paramjit Singh 17 Dec '11

17 Dec '11

* Application Invited for the following at Indian Institute of Law http://ili.ac.in/vacancy2010.htm * - * Assistant Librarian (1 Post)-UR * *: Pay Scale : Rs. 15600-39100/-, Academic Grade* *Pay Rs. 6000/-* *Essential Qualifications* : i) Masters degree in Library Science / Information Science / *Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks* *or its equivalent grade where grading system is practiced and a consistently good* *academic record with knowledge on computerization of library.* *(ii) Qualifying in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or other accredited test like* *SLET/SET in Library Science conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other* *agency approved by the UGC.* *(iii) Candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the* *University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of* *Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the* *minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of* *Assistant Librarian.* *Desirable : * Degree in Law. * Library Assistant (1 Post) - UR: * *Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800, Grade Pay Rs. 4200/-** Essential Qualifications: **Graduation with Degree/ Diploma in Library Science from a * *recognized University.* * Desirable: **Knowledge of Computer Applications in a Library and experience of * *atleast one year in a reputed library.* *http://ili.ac.in/qualification.pdf* <http://ili.ac.in/qualification.pdf>* * -- *Warm regards** * * * *Paramjit Singh* *Librarian* *Mobile: +919911270778* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Please listen seminar organisers
by Vimal Kumar 17 Dec '11

17 Dec '11

Dear Friends, Lot of seminars in national level announced recently. Announcement appeared in most of the discussion forums, blogs and social networking sites for library professionals. Paper presentation is the attraction of the seminar. Invitation mainly for attending the conference and inviting papers for presentation. Both participants and those who submit papers are need to register and pay the fee. Often, seminar registration fee is between Rs. 500 and 5000. Organisers also receiving fund from other agencies. Unfortunately, seminar organisers are not ensure the quality and content of the seminar. Most of the papers are equivalent to class assignment. All papers are accepted without peer reviewing. And no provision for plagiarism checking. It seems that main aim of the organisers are collect money by receiving maximum number of registration. Seminars should encourage the advancement of knowledge. Such events should act as a platform for showcasing current trends in the topic and participants can brush up their existing knowledge. Seminar organisers must ensure the quality of the event by receiving papers only after strict checking. And organisers should not receive registration fee from participants who like to submit papers. Prize for best paper is ideal for encourage authors to prepare quality publications. Separate prizes should distribute for best paper from student and working professionals. Organisers should send certificate to authors who could not attend the seminar. I request seminar organisers to rethink about existing practices followed in scholarly communication events. -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Center for the Book
by Jayadev P Hiremath 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

Center for the Book http://www.read.gov/cfb Created in 1984, the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress has been dedicated to creating affiliate centers in the 50 states. These affiliates (and the Center, of course) work together to "sponsor programs that highlight their area's literary heritage and call attention to the importance of books, reading, literacy and libraries." On their website, visitors can learn about the affiliate centers in each state, and also learn about the annual "Idea Exchange Day". Visitors to the site can read their annual report, learn about their staff members, and also check out their annual newsletters. Along the left-hand side of the page sit the "Resources". Here visitors can wander through author webcasts, booklists, local resources organized by geography, and their upcoming literary contests -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article request from Meteorology and Atmospheric Phsyics
by NASAR 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

Dear Professionals, I am in need of the following articles. Can anybody send me soft copies of the same. 1. V Rakesh, R Singh and PC Joshi,Intercomparison of the performance of MM5/WRF with and without satellite data assimilation in short-range forecast applications over the Indian region , Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics,Volume 105, Numbers 3-4, 133-155, DOI: 10.1007/s00703-009-0038-3. 2. V. Rakesh and P. Goswami,Impact of background error statistics on 3D-Var assimilation: case study over the Indian region -- , Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics, Volume 112, Numbers 1-2, 63-79, DOI: 10.1007/s00703-011-0128-x 3.R Singh, CM Kishtwal, PK Pal and PC Joshi, Assimilation of the multisatellite data into the WRF model for track and intensity simulation of the Indian Ocean tropical cyclones, Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics,Volume 111, Numbers 3-4, 103-119, DOI: 10.1007/s00703-011-0127-y 4. V Rakesh, R Singh, PK Pal and PC Joshi, Impacts of Satellite-Observed Winds and Total Precipitable Water on WRF Short-Range Forecasts over the Indian Region during the 2006 Summer Monsoon, Weather and Forecasting, 2009,Journal of American Geophysical Soceity , vol. 24, no6, pp. 1706-1731. Best Regards Abdunnasar. A Library Officer Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Science Information Literacy & Scholarly Writing
by Vimal Kumar 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

Mahatma Gandhi University Library, Kottayam, Kerala organizes a 3 day *National Workshop on Science Information Literacy & Scholarly Writing***<http://inbofa2011.agrimainfotech.com/seminar/national%20seminar.html> * *during 17-19 January 2012 in association with the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Government of Kerala and Centre for Information Literacy Studies, University of Kerala. Library professionals, faculty and research scholars can participate. Registration Fee is Rs. 1000/ only. Last date of registration is January 10, 2012. For further details, contact Smt. Annu George, General Convenor & Deputy Librarian, Mahatma Gandhi University (email: annumgu(a)gmail.com Mob: 9495063091) Brochure *http://tinyurl.com/6mdut2a Registration form **http://tinyurl.com/6u582ja* -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Minutes of NCSI-Net lecture held on 10 december 2011
by shivaram gowda 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

Dear Members NCSI-Net lecture for the month of August 2011 held at NCSI seminar hall on 10th December 2011. Around 15 members and fellow professionals were present. Lecture (Demonstration) started on Innovations in Library Automation Process: The Trion Journey” by Sven Carlson, CEO, Trion AG. Speaker started his talk by explaining the traditional library concepts and how he entered in to the field of developing library technologies. He highlighted the role of front desk operators in maintaining cordial relation and attracting patrons to use the library resources, he also spoke about how it can be automated to self check-in and check-out mechanism using RFID technologies and making service available for 24X7. He gave demo of Trion technologies like self-service kiosks, Automatic sorting and transporting them to right floor (right rack) etc. The video presentation of libraries who have implemented Trion technologies was interesting. He also talked about the costs involved in implementing these technologies in the beginning of planning new library and implementing in the later stage. There was a good interaction from the audience. NCSI-Net coordinator thanked speaker of the day for detailed talk and discussion on RFID technologies for libraries, and lecture was concluded Mr. Seven Carlson can be contacted for further information from address given below Mr. Seven Carlson, CEO Trion AG library system IM Schorli 1, CH-8600, Dubendorf Telfon: +41(0)445331600 Mobile:+41(0)796596686 E-mail:seven.carlson@trionag.ch With warm regards NCSI-Net 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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Congratulations to INFLIBNET Centre
by Suresh Balutagi 15 Dec '11

15 Dec '11

Dear Professional Friends, Please join me in Congratulating Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and his team for getting “eINDIA Award 2011” at India’s Largest ICT Event “eINDIA”, held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Once again my heartiest congratulations for their great achievement. With Best Regards, Suresh Balutagi Resource Centre DA-IICT Gandhinagar Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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