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Advertisement for the Post of Project Fellow
by zafar iqbal 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

Adv. No. 01/2012 Dated: 12.10.2012 Applications are invited for the post of Project Fellow (One post) to work full time in the Major Research Project (2012-14) sponsored by University Grants Commission, entitled “Design and Development of E-Learning Portal in Library and Information Science” in the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Appointment will be initially for one year renewable depending upon the performance of the candidate. Qualification: •Essential: M.L.I.Sc / MCA with minimum 55% marks. •Desirable: Adequate knowledge in web designing/web searching and analysis. Salary: Rs. 14000/- per month (fixed) Application on plain paper along with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator latest by 3rd November, 2012. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M) Asso. Professor/Principal Investigator UGC Research Project Department of Library and Information Science AMU, Aligarh-202002 E-mail: naushadali.amu(a)gmail.com, naushadali.ls(a)amu.ac.in Telephone: 0571-3244666 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m.
by Mohan HR 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Dear all, Presentation on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2012/mm-121025.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. While the admission is free to this programme, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for logistics reasons. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/pcrvW With regards HR Mohan Chairman, IEEE CS http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ INVITATION ===================================================== IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council, Madras Chapter American Society for Quality, Chennai Chapter IIT Madras Alumni Association, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation by Mr. Steven Teleki Chairman Emeritus of the IEEE Computer Society, Austin Chapter in Austin, Texas, USA and Managing Director of Engineering, The Advisory Board Company, USA on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m. at Conference Hall, Anna University Alumni Centre Anna University, Guindy, Chennai – 600025 Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS & PCS Madras Chapter Mr. A. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter Mr. K.V. Rupchand, Chairman, IEEE TMC Mr. K. Bhaskaran, President, IITMAA Chennai Chapter Mr. P.G. Subramaniam, ASQ, Chennai Chapter Programme ========= 5.30 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.00 p.m. : Presentation 7.30 p.m. : Dinner About the Presentation ================= Software Project Success is on the minds of many developers, managers, and customers. We all have been in projects that were successful, and some that didn’t go so well. What actions, events, or practices turned a project into a success, while others ended up less so? Over the course of more than 20 years in the software business Steve Teleki has observed a multitude of practices that software projects use. He will share his experience about the building blocks of software project success. You will leave with concrete ideas that you can turn into actions on how you too can improve the odds on your next project, help your peers, and make your next project a resounding success. About the Speaker ============== Steve Teleki has over 24 years of wide-ranging experience in the software industry. He is Managing Director of Engineering at The Advisory Board. He is passionate about creating high-quality software on time and on budget. He focuses on understanding and improving both individual and team software development performance. He believes that every developer can increase his or her software development performance way beyond what commonly assumed possible. Steve served in a variety of roles, including: Vice President for Software Engineering, Software Quality Director, Program Director, Software Process Director, Development Team Leader, Senior Software Engineer, User Interface Designer, Usability Specialist, Software Developer. As an executive he lead organizations through many successful releases; mentored managers, architects, developers. As a developer he wrote software that shipped in over 40 million copies worldwide. His understanding of both people and technology makes him uniquely capable of building outstanding software organizations. He is a leader who is also a coach and mentor to development and testing teams. Under his mentorship software engineers have improved their performance in areas of software project planning, personal software process measurement, software design, and implementation. Outside work he served as Chair (2002-2004) and Program Chair (2005-2007) of the IEEE Computer Society, Austin Chapter. ========================================== While the admission is free to this programme, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for logistics reasons. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/pcrvW -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference @ Calicut University on February 1-2, 2013
by Dr. K M Haneefa 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Dear All, [Apologies for seeing this mail more than once] We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013. The theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries. The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries. Sub ThemesThe conference will discuss all aspects of e-resources and e-learning. The main theme will be divided into several sub-themes as detailed below, but not necessarily limited to: Use of e-journals, e-books, ETDs, and databasesBudgeting and collection development of e-resourcesE-resources access and managementEmerging technologies for digitization and digital archivingUse of digital libraries, institutional repositories, library consortia, and library networksArchiving of consortia based resourcesWeb resource managementWeb archiving and preservationOpen access for scholarly contentsOpen archives initiative/PMHRemote and wireless access to e-resourcesProvision to access virtual e-resourcesMarketing of e-resourcesKnowledge management Use of multimedia in e-learningUse of Web 2.0 technologies in e-learningE-learning to support communities and individualsMobile learningWeb-based learningDistributed e-learning environmentsOpen access technologies for e-learningSimulations and virtual learning environmentsAdoption of e-learning by libraries E-resources and e-learning platforms and portalsE-resources for collaborative and social learningTools and techniques for e-resources and e-learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for lifelong learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for distance learnersUse of e-resources and e-learning for differentially abled personsStandards, Interoperability, Copyright, Licensing and IPR issuesSecurity and ethical issuesPersonal and professional competencies of library professionalsSuccess cases of the use of e-resources and e-learning Who should ParticipateThe conference is aimed to professionals working in Academic Libraries, Special Libraries, Public Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, E-learning communities, E-publishers, IT service providers, Vendors, Aggregators, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the E-resources and E-learning arena. Call for PapersProgramme Committee solicits high quality research and technical papers, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the conference. The paper submitted should have been neither published anywhere not kept under consideration for publication. All papers will go through a process of review and accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Correspondence will be made with the principal author. The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers. The papers should be submitted in two versions (Print and Soft copy) as under: a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: cudlisc(a)gmail.com / dr.haneefa(a)gmail.com b) Print version to: General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala , India Authors Guidelines The papers must be submitted according to the following format. The paper may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words.All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word using Times New Roman Font with 12 pt. size.Paper size should be A4, Portrait (8.5” * 11”) using 1.5 spacing with margins 1” (top, bottom and right), and 1.5” (left)Headings & sub headings must be in bold font, justified and numbered according to level of heading as below 1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level HeadingFigures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptionsThe main title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) with e-mail ID and contact numbers.The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words in italics.At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract with bold face.All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph together with a brief CV.Reference/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by American-Psychological Association (http://www.apastyle.org) Best Paper AwardAward will be given to the author(s) by the Programme Committee to the best contributed paper (or papers) submitted to the conference. Important Dates Receipt of full paper:30th November 2012 Intimation to Authors:15th December 2012 Final Submission of the Paper along with Registration Fee:31 December 2012 The Event:February 1-2, 2013 Invited SpeakersEminent experts in the field will be invited to deliver the keynote address and plenary sessions. Details of the sessions will be announced later on. Registration and AccommodationRegistration fee is Rs.800/-(Rupees Eight Hundred Only) per delegate. The registration fee covers conference kit, lunches, conference dinner, and tea. The filled-in Registration Form along with Demand Draft/Local Cheque in favour of the ‘The General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut ’ can be sent to the address mentioned on or before 15th January 2013. Accommodation can be arranged for the participants in the University Guest House with usual amenities on first come first serve basis. Room rent and other charges are to be paid by the participants directly. Besides accommodation in the Guest House, Hotels can also be arranged for the participants on request and confirmation. A good number of moderate to luxury hotels are available near to the University campus. Registration fee is non-refundable. Substitution in nominations are acceptable only upto 15th January 2013.Registration fee does not include accommodation.Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed and payment received in full. Venue of the ConferenceThe sessions will be held at the Seminar Complex of the University of Calicut situated on the main campus. The campus is at Thenhipalam, a hilly village surrounded by green valleys. It is 23 kilometeres south of Calicut , the capital city of erstwhile Zamorins, 12 kilometers from Karipur airport and 14 kilometers from Parappanangadi Railway Station. Calicut city is well connected with buses and trains from various parts of the country. The campus is on NH 17 and regular buses are available from Calicut City . We request you to publicize this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department / Library and to contribute papers for the conference. For registration form and further details, please visit Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info or the Department blog http://cudlisc.blogspot.com Programme Organizing Committee Dr. T A Abdul Azeez, Chairman, National Conference 2013, University Librarian (i/c), University of Calicut , Phone: 09447332612 Mr. T.M. Vasudevan, General Convener, National Conference 2013, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone 09446418742 Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K, Coordinator, National Conference 2013, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone: 09895622811 Mr. Kuttappan. C, Convener, Food and Refreshment Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Latheef, Convener, Media/Public Relations/Publicity Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Abdul Salam M.P, Convener, Hospitality and Accommodation Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Muraleedaran. P., Convener, Finance and Accounts Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Vinod.V.M., Convener, Floor Management Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. K.P. Haneefa, Convener, Cultural Committee, National Conference 2013, Librarian, Dept. of Life Science, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Gafoor N, Convener, Sponsorship and Exhibition Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mrs. Beena, Convener, Conference Registration Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut ...................................... Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u(a)gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Master Degree Programme in Library & Information Science (2013-15)
by Mailing List Admin 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:59:32 +0530 From: Dr. Akhilesh KS Yadav <akhilksy(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, Greetings! Centre for Library and Information Management Studies, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is happy to announce admissions to the programme for �Master in Library and Information Science� for the year 2013-2015. The minimum qualification for admission to MLISc is a Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized university, obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education. Candidates in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply. However, this admission will be provisional. It is a regular, two year programme, offered in four semesters at Mumbai Campus. Candidates are required to apply online through the E-application at https://admissions.tiss.edu Those who have difficulty in online submission can download the Application form and submit it after duly completing it. Complete prospectus available at http://library.tiss.edu Last date for submission of application is 10th November, 2012 Please visit the following websites for prospectus and application form. For MLISc Programme: https://admissions.tiss.edu/<http://ma-programmes.tiss.edu/courses/master-of-library-and-information-sci…> http://library.tiss.edu/mlisc.html We will also be happy to answer your queries. Thank you, Best regards, Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath Professor & Chairperson Centre for Library and Information Management Studies Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai- 400 088 (India) Phone: +91-22-2552 5281(Direct) Fax: +91-22-2552 5050 E-mail: muttayya(a)tiss.edu

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Required Some article
by pravesh choudhary 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Dear Members May I request you to kindly provide the following article for one my faculty Author : V. Alluri and P. Toivianen " Exploring perceptual and acoustical correlates of polyphonic timbre" Music percept Vol27, No. 3 pp-223-241, 2010 with warm regards P N Choudhary Central Library Indian School of Mines (Under MHRD, GOI) Dhanbad-826004 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pathology MCQs online database for MBBS - Regarding.
by Mohammad Pasha 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Dear Library professionals, I need your valuable suggestion regarding the best *online database for Pathology MCQs for MBBS* students. Expedite for your suggestion. Regards, Mohammed Ghouse Pasha, Medical Librarian, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah - UAE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenLib Open Source is at zero cost
by Mohan T A 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

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NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2012
by Sethi, Manik (ELS-DEL) 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Elsevier & NASI (National Academy of Sciences - Allahabad) invites applications for NASI- Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2012 Awards would be give in following 9 subject Areas * Agriculture * Biological Sciences * Chemistry * Earth, Oceanographic & Environmental Science * Engineering * Mathematics * Medicine * Physics * Social Sciences Eligibility- * Must be an Indian citizen, currently residing and working in India * Must not be over 40 Years of Age as of 1st January 2012 For Online Application & Nomination please visit http://southasia.elsevier.com/. Last date for Application is 15th November 2012. Regards, Manik Sethi Customer Development Manager Elsevier-Science and Technology Email :m.sethi@elsevier.com<mailto:m.sethi@elsevier.com>| -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reply to ChandraKant Sathe query
by Kedar Patankar 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Sir, Please try www.zamzar.com site. This site converts pdf to word and the word file is editable to the best of my knowledge. Thanks and Regards, Kedar Patankar, Librarian Gharda Chemicals Pvt.Ltd. D-1/2, MIDC, Lote, Tal.Khed, Dist.Ratnagiri- 415722 02356-272252(Ext.443) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Articles
by Ms Hiral Patel 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

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