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Call for Papers: "SoFerence 2011: A Social Conference" on Knowledge/Experience Sharing on 15 Oct 2011 at TCS, Bangalore organised by KALA, SLA and TCS.
by rajendrababu.hanumanthappa＠wipro.com 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

Dear LIS Professionals, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in Collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore and SLA Asian Chapter Organises "SoFerence - 2011: A Social Conference" on Knowledge/Experience Sharing on 15 October 2011 at Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore, India. Introduction Days are gone, when LIS professionals were finding it difficult to struggle to align themselves properly in the industry. Present generation of LIS fraternity is very much networked and interacting at optimal level. We learn many things from the student life to manage our present professional life. Recent advancements in ICT helped LIS professionals to enhance their skill sets to achieve the best in the industry. However, there are many issues, which are still unanswered. That's where the SoFerence provides a kind of platform required and also play a vital role in finding out such solutions. About SoFerence It is a social platform, which allows professionals to share their experiences in the form of best practices, processes improvements, new initiatives, success stories, case studies, etc., which will help other co-professionals to know and implement them at their workplace. SoFerence will empower every author & participant to play a vital role by acting as a moderator to choose the best set of papers, which will eventually go for publication (SoFerence Souvenir, a CD and Book with ISBN Number). About Organizers Karnataka State Library Association It is a professional association working for LIS Professionals in the state of Karnataka since 50 years and has over 700members. For more Information, please visit: http://kalaonline.com/ Special Libraries Association (SLA) - Asian Chapter Special Libraries Association (SLA) is one of the world's largest and the oldest LIS professional Association with about 10,000 members in 85 countries with 58 chapters and 25 divisions. The Asian chapter with about 250 members covers a large geographical area consisting 22 countries. For more information please visit: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) TCS is an IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS has over 198,500 of the world's best-trained IT consultants in 42 countries. For further details visit: www.tcs.com TCS IRC is one of the biggest Corporate Information Resource Centres in Asia. With well established processes, deployment of latest tools and technologies, a team of 125 well qualified and trained professionals are leading the change in the field. TCS IRC is winner of SLA's B&F Excellence Award (for Management), 2009. Call for Papers Original contributions based on applications/ deployments/ research/ surveys/ practices related to the theme are invited for stage presentations and poster presentations. Based on participants' feedback, papers for the SoFerence Souvenir (to be published in both digital & print format) will be selected. Registration for all authors is mandatory for paper presentation. All papers should be submitted through email only to the SoFerence Organizing Secretary at nagappa.b(a)tcs.com. The format and references of the paper should be according to the guidelines given on the SLA website: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ and http://www.kalaonline.com/ Theme: Knowledge / Experience Sharing Sub Themes: - Best Practices - New Initiatives - Creativity - Innovation - Processes Improvements - Deployment of IT Tools / Applications - Case Studies - Success Stories - Surveys - Education & Training Methods - Internships - Soft Skills in LIS and related fields. Author Guidelines Manuscripts Requirements: Length: No length has been prescribed for a paper; however, authors are advised to write concisely. Theme Font: Times New Roman Font Size: 28 = Heading, 16 = Sub Heading and 12 = rest of the text. Title: The title should be brief and typed on a separate sheet. Paper Format: The paper should have the following details: - Cover page giving title - Sub-Theme of the paper to which the paper belongs - Author's / Co-Author's name - Communication address - Contact details like telephone number, fax number, and email - Second page must have title and an abstract of 100-150 words along with 8-10 key words - The actual paper should begin from the third page - Headings & sub headings should be defined clearly and short - Footnotes may be used wherever necessary, which should be identified in the text by consecutive numbers, placed as superscript. - Case Studies proposed may preferably be supported by real life case examples from business situations - Quality of Illustrations, Photos etc. must be good with original caption and in black and white - Tables and Figures, if any must have a brief caption written on the bottom of the figure - References must be in standard format as given below: For books: Surname, initials, (year), title, publisher, place of publication. For Periodicals: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Article title. Title of Periodical, x(x), pp-pp For WebPages: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of the webpage. Retrieved from http://... ..................... [Accessed on DD Month Year]. Paper Submission 1. The participants may submit their papers on or before September 15, 2011. 2. Papers should be submitted in a detailed format suggested in the conference website. 3. Acceptance of paper for presentation will be intimated to the participants by 25 Sept., 2011. 4. In case of co-authors, correspondence will be sent to the first author only. 5. The deadline for registering for the SoFerence is 20 Sept., 2011. 6. Accepted papers will be called for presentation and based on participants' feedback, papers for the SoFerence Souvenir (to be published in both in digital & print format) will be selected. However, Abstract (max25 lines) of all selected papers will be included in the SoFerence Souvenir (with ISBN No.). 7. Registration for all authors is mandatory for paper presentation. 8. Papers can be submitted through an email to: nagappa.b(a)tcs.com Registration Registration Charges (Delegates from) Rs. - Participants from Corporate & R&D institutions: 450 - Participants from Academic Institutions , SLA & KALA Members: 300 - Students, Research Scholars & Trainees: 150 The registration fee for the event covers attendance, program kit, lunch and light refreshments. Interested participants can register by sending the filled in registration form along with registration fee (by Cheque/Bank Draft) in favour of "Karnataka State Library Association" payable at Bangalore to Organizing Secretary: Dr. Nagappa B. Branch Head, Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services International Tech Park (ITPL), Padandhur Agrahara, Whitefield Road, Bangalore - 560 066 Karnataka, India. Email: nagappa.b(a)tcs.com Tel. +91-80-6725 1331 / 6725 6841. Please mention your Full Name, Contact Details and Organization / Institute name on the back of your DD/Cheque. Note: Participation is limited to 80 only on first come first serve basis and there will be no spot registrations. Who Should Attend Students, Research Scholars, Teachers and Professionals working in the LIS field, Content Management, Knowledge Management, MIS and related areas. Chief Patrons: Mr. BP Prakash, President, SLA Asian Chapter and Global IRC Head, TCS, Mumbai Mr. Nagaraj Ijari, Head, TCS Bangalore Operations Mr. P Y Rajendra Kumar, President, KALA, Bangalore Committees Advisory Committee Dr. SK Patil, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune Mr. NV Satyanarayana, Informatics Ltd., Bangalore Dr. Shalini Urs, ISiM, Mysore Dr. SL Sangam, Karnatak University, Dharwad Dr. PV Konnur, Bangalore University, Bangalore Dr. TD Kemparaju, Bangalore University, Bangalore Dr. Mallinath Kumbar, University of Mysore Dr. BS Biradar, Kuvempu University, Shimoga Dr. BS Maheswarappa, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Dr. AK Baradol, Mangalore University, Mangalore Dr. P Sadashivamurthy, Tumkur University, Tumkur Dr. PG Tadasad, KSWU, Bijapur Dr. Francis Jayakanth, NCSI, Bangalore Organizing Committee: Mr. Kishore Ingale, Chair - Events Committee, SLA Asian Chapter & Branch IRC Head, TCS, Pune. Ms. M. Manjula, Manager, TCS, Bangalore Mr. Rajendra Babu, General Secretary, KALA and Manager, Wipro, Bangalore Mr. Anand Byrappa, Manager, GE, Bangalore Mr. Manish Mankad, Manager, Unilever, Bangalore Mr. M Nandeesha, KM Consultant, SAP, Bangalore Mr. Raghavendra Patil, Executive, TCS, Bangalore Mr. Iranna Shatter, Executive, TCS, Bangalore Organizing Secretary Dr. Nagappa B., Branch IRC Head, TCS, Bangalore Important Dates: Last date for Submission of full papers: 15 September, 2011 Last date for Registration: 20 September, 2011 Intimation of acceptance of paper for presentation: 25 September, 2011 SoFerence Date: 15 October, 2011 For more information please visit: http://www.kalaonline.com http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ Regards, Rajendra Babu H General Secretary, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA). Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. 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Book-Exhibition
by Arunachalam Hariharan 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

Dear all, In connection with the celebration of “Library Week” by J.B.A.S. College of Library and Information Centre” in association with the SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science) , we intend to conduct Book Exhibition on 10th , 11th, & 12th of August 2011 in our college, the interested supplier may contact the Librarian immediately (Tel: 044-42110745 E-mail: jbaslibrary(a)gmail.com Venue: SIET Sports Pavilion Hall Timings: 10.00 am to 4.00 am Facilities in-side the Hall;: Air Conditioned, Water and Toilet facilities Food Stall will be provided outside the Hall Car parking available Amount per Stall (on first cum first serve basis) Small size – Rs.5000/ for three days Big size – Rs.7500/ for three days Note: only female visitors are allowed from outside. School children From VIII to XIII are also allowed to visit the exhibition Principal JBAS College for Women, Chennai Dr. A.Hariharan Head Knowledge Resource Division CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre Taramani Chennai - 600 113 Off: 044-22549131 Cell: 9841601903 E-mail: hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------- SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-LIS logo design competition now open!
by Imma Subirats 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

***Apologies for cross posting*** Dear all, The Executive Board of E-LIS, the electronic archive for librarianship and information science, is seeking for interesting and pleasant proposals for revamping its logo. The Executive Board proceeds to this revamping in a wide frame of activities that aim to improve the processes and the image of the initiative. The new logo should highlight the characteristics of ELIS as an open, collaborative, international effort in the field of library and information science. The new logo should carry on the same color combinations. Designers are free to move on shades of the same palette to get their logo, but it is advised to work on the same color orientation. The designers are free to employ shapes, drawings and typography to convey the meaning of the E-LIS as a collaborative, international effort in the field of library and information science. It is wished that these logo elements can stand alone in an identifiable fashion. The new logo should be usable in different media, such as paper or computer screen, colors, such as RGB or monochrome, as well as sizes and resolutions. The designers can use their preferred programs, but to submit their proposals in EPS formats. Please be sure that your proposal has the adequate resolution that will highlight all its virtues under different conditions. You can submit your proposals to Imma Subirats <imma.subirats(a)fao.org> and Giannis Tsakonas <john(a)lis.upatras.gr> by 30th September. Please use the following subject line: "E-LIS New Logo Proposal". All proposals will be presented to the E-LIS team, who will be able to support their preference through Doodle. The final decision will be taken by the Executive Board, which is going to take into account the proposals as well as the preference each one has gathered. The results will be announced by the end of October and the winner in this informal competition will receive a technological device, partially founded by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, Office of Library Co-ordination. The E-LIS Team http://eprints.rclis.org/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Seminar on Future of Libraries and Annual Function of Satkal Trust at IGNCA on 27th August 2011
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Dear Colleagues, Kala Nidhi Division of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Satkal Trust is organizing one day seminar on "Future of Libraries: Road Ahead" and Annual Function of Satkal Trust on 27th August, 2011. Only invited speakers which consists of both experienced and young eminent librarians will speak at the Seminar. The debate on print vs electronic, virtual vs. real, hybrid or paperless will be the point of attraction at the seminar. The detailed programme of the Seminar will be circulated soon. The Seminar will be organized at following venue:- Auditorium, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) C.V.Mess, Janpath , New Delhi The above venue is very near to Central Secretariat Metro Station and entrance is from the Janpath Road i.e. opposite to National Archives of India, New Delhi. The Seminar is open to all Library & Information Science professionals. There is no registration fee, however, registration will be open for only 150 participants. The registration will be done on first cum first basis. Pre-registration is must. No on the spot registration will be done. So please hurry up and register yourselves for the seminar. Confirmation which should include complete contact details, email, phone number etc. may be sent at gaur(a)ignca.nic.in . With regards. Ramesh ******************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous Trust under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 91-11-23388333, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-23385884 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in ramesh.gaur(a)fulbrightmail.org http://www.ignca.nic.in/PDF_data/Profile_Dr_RC_Gaur.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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kvs main exam
by VIJITHA K G 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

Respected Friends, Kindly let me know the syllabus of kvs librarian main exam. Plz mail me the scanned copies of previous questions. thanking you Vijitha K. G. MG University Library Kottayam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help for getting Journal Impact Factor
by Ajay Kum Sharma 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

Dear Library Professionals, One of our University faculty has urgent need of Impact factor of the following Indian Journals. I have tried alot but failed to get that. It would be highly appreciated if anyone can help to inform me the Impact Factor of the following journals. 1. Journal of Communication Studies 2. Communicator 3. Assam University Journal 4. Journal of Social Work & Development Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- 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 monisha mishra 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

Dear All, Can anybody help me to get the full text of the following article? The details as follows: Relationship between functional Na+ pumps and mitogenesis in cultured coronary artery smooth muscle cells Source: American Journal of Physiol Cell Physiol January 1, 1993 264:(1) C169-C178 Regards *Monisha Mishra* *Librarian Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar Orissa* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference at Annamalai University on 19-20, August, 2011
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 23 Jul '11

23 Jul '11

Dear Professional, Greetings, We are happy to announce that a two days national conference on “ Design and development of a digital library using open source software” organized by FEAT Library, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu during 19th -20th , August, 2011. For further Information please visit our conference website http://featlibconference.webs.com/ * *The Papers will be published as a Conference Volume with ISBN Number Contact details for paper submission: Dr. A. Manimekalai Organising Secretary &* *Asst. Librarian Faculty of Engineering & Technology Library Annamalai University Annamalainagar- 608 002. Ph: 04144 239 175 (O) , 04144 228230 ( R) Mobile*: 94435 68782* Email: amanimekalai.au(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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Dr. Amrik Singh First Memorial Lecture on 28 July 2011 at Punjabi University, Patiala
by Jagtar Singh 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

You are cordially invited to Dr. Amrik Singh First Memorial Lecture on *State of the Nation* organized by the Department of Library and Information Science on 28 July 2011 at 11:30a.m. in the Senate Hall of the Punjabi University, Patiala Dr. H.K. Dua, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), and Former Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune Publications has kindly agreed to deliver the Lecture . Dr. Jaspal Singh Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala will preside. Dr. Trishanjit Kaur Prof. (Dr.) Jagtar Singh Dr. H.P.S. Kalra Head of the Department Tel:0175-3046180 Tel:0175-3046179 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MDP on Enterprise Knowledge Management (E 2.0) - September 19-20, 2011, Dubai UAE
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

Dear Colleagues: I am happy to inform you that the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode in association with InnovaXL, Dubai is organizing a two-day Management Development Program (MDP) on Enterprise 2.0 : Enterprise Knowledge Management during September 19-20, 2011, at Sheraton Hotel and Resorts, Dubai, UAE. The program details are available at http://iimk.ac.in/km2011. Program brochure/ registration form could be downloaded from http://iimk.ac.in/mdp/MDP2011/201112MDP49.php. ‘Knowledge’ has undoubtedly become the key economic resource and the dominant source of competitive as well as comparative advantage for the enterprise of the 21st Century. Knowledge Management (KM) is the ultimate way in which organisations can consciously and deliberately design aspects of their future and the cultural container that creates context for day-to-day interactions. It is an approach to adding or creating value by more actively leveraging the know-how, experience, and judgment within and, in many cases, outside an organization. Strong KM practices backed up by the robust enterprise-wide digital nervous system, compounded with the overall knowledge sharing culture of the enterprise, shall determine its sustained success. The program is targeted at CEOs, Principals, Deans, faculty members, Registrars, Directors, Sr. Managers, Technology Officers, Information Officers, Library Managers and Knowledge Managers of any forward looking and learning enterprise, be it a business corporate or an educational institution. This workshop shall cater to the needs of all those who are in the business of managing knowledge, knowledge processes, business intelligence, information management strategies and related domains such as KM Professionals, Team Leaders, HR Managers, Information Professionals, IT and Software Professionals. Eminent faculty who are internationally renowned in the educational & training field as well as pioneering practitioners from top notch industry and MAKE (Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise) International Award winners are handling the sessions. The workshop will be offered by a team led by Dr. M.G. Sreekumar of IIMK. The last date is September 05, 2011 for receiving the nominations. For any further information please feel free to contact our MDP Office (E-Mail : mdp at iimk.ac.in). With regards, Sreekumar Dr. M.G. Sreekumar Pogramme Director MDP on Enterprise Knowledge Management (E 2.0) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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