February 2012 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

eGLibNet.Gov.in launched
by Mailing List Admin 09 Feb '12

09 Feb '12

Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55:26 +0500 From: Ram Kumar Matoria <rkmatoria(a)nic.in> Dear All, A Network of Libraries powered by e-Granthalaya Software has been launched by National Informatics Centre (NIC), Government of India. NIC is providing e-Granthalaya Software at ZERO cost to the libraries in the country, and n= ow a union catalog of libraries being made available online, accessible in = public domain. Each library using e-Granthalaya has been given a home page = at no cost to publish/access their catalog. Plz visit http://www.eglibnet.g= ov.in . Plz send your comments and feedback. Thnks Regards Ram Kumar Matoria=20 Technical Director=20 Library & Information Services Division=20 NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE=20 A-Block, CGO Complex,=20 New Delhi -110 003=20 Ph. 011-24305487=20 IP Phone: 5487=20 M: 09968658570=20 EMAIL: rkmatoria(a)nic.in=20 http://egranthalaya.nic.in=20 http://www.eglibnet.gov.in k

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National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Innovation Management in Knowledge Era”
by Vijayakumara 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

Dear All, Birla Institute of Technology in collaboration with National Research Development Corporation conducting one day National Seminar on “IntellectualProperty Innovation Management in Knowledge Era”on21st February 2012 at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra About the Seminar In the changing global scenario, the issues of IPR have gained special importance for all R&D sector. IPR protection plays a key role in gaining competitive advantage in terms of technological gains for achieving higher economic growth in a market driven economy. It is felt that IPR requires greater understanding and attention by the industry and even sensitize the researchers, academicians and others to identify and protect IP of R&D before publication. The Seminar will provide better understanding towards IP to the participants who have patents, engaged in downstream /translation/ sponsored research and consultancy, collaborated with the industry, transferred or received the biological material to industry etc. Advantages of Attending the Workshop Ø Delegates will abreast on IP Protection in different technological sectors. Ø Delegates will get an industry specific perspective of emerging trends on IP. Ø Delegates will get an insight into effective IP issues in Technology Transfer. Ø Participants will acquire hands-on knowledge on how to integrate IP culture. Speakers Experts from Patent Office, Leading Patent Attorneys, Policy Maker from Govt. Organization & R&D Labs. Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for the Seminar.All expenses towards participation shall be borne by the participants. No TA/DA will be available for travel. Contact us for further information for participation: Dr. Vijayakumar M Coordinator 0651-2276675 library(a)bitmesra.ac.in __ Vijayakumar M. MSc., MCA., Ph.D., UGC-NET. Central Library Birla Institute of Technology, A Technical University Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, India Tel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401 http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ -*- || Thank you for considering the environment before printing -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for an article
by hamsa kalyani 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

Dear Friends, I would be very grateful if I could get the following article from any member of this Forum. Urban forestry in India: Development and Research Scenario Interdisciplinary Environmental Review 12(1): 80-93 2011 http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/cw8465261jv4216q/ Thank you very much and looking forward to your response. -- Hamsa Kalyani National Institute of Advanced Studies Indian Institute of Science Campus Bangalore 560012 INDIA Tel: 080-22185022 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LYRASIS Launches FOSS4LIB To Provide Guidance To Libraries About Open Source Software
by Vimal Kumar 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

ATLANTA ? (January 18, 2012) ? LYRASIS is pleased to announce the launch of FOSS4LIB (Free/Open Source Software for Libraries), a website dedicated to providing guidance about open source software for the library community. With funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, LYRASIS Technology Services is leveraging the expertise of its open source development team and consulting staff to help librarians and technologists navigate through the planning, decision-making and implementation processes associated with open source. ?Open source software enables libraries to improve their services in cost-effective ways. Through the FOSS4LIB website, library professionals will be able to more effectively assess and meet the needs of their staff and users through open source,? said Kate Nevins, Executive Director of LYRASIS. FOSS4LIB offers a set of Decision Support Tools for the library community to assess open source readiness and related decisions. The tools include: ? a self-paced survey to determine the best open source hosting option; ? a list of questions that helps libraries understand open source software requirements and how to integrate with their larger institutional technology environments; ? a list of factors that impact the true cost of implementing open source; and ? a document to guide the final software package selection. The site also details current information about open source software service providers, events and usage. Through its open source software registry, FOSS4LIB enables providers to highlight their software packages and benefits, libraries to submit firsthand experience with open source software, and users to learn about open source software updates and releases. FOSS4LIB is accessible at http://foss4lib.org/. Software package creators, service providers and library professionals are encouraged to add their contact information to the registry. LYRASIS is providing additional information about this free online resource via free webinars and online classes, and will present overviews at the ALA Midwinter Conference. ? January 21st from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST), City Center Marriott Somerset Room ? January 22nd from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST), City Center Marriott Bordeaux Room -- Peter Murray Assistant Director, Technology Services Development LYRASIS Peter.Murray(a)lyrasis.org +1 678-235-2955 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 800.999.8558 Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org -- 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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Job opportunities at IRMA
by Krishna Raghavendra Yeri 07 Feb '12

07 Feb '12

Dear Sir Please arrange to post the following notification: Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) requires : Junior Executive (Library) and Assistant-III (Library): last date to apply: 29 February 2012 For more details like job description and pay scales etc. please visit: https://www.irma.ac.in Thank you. Krishna Yeri Librarian, IRMA Krishna Yeri Librarian Institute of Rural Management Anand Post Box No.60 Anand 388 001 Gujarat India Tel: 91 02692 260391 263260 260181 02692 221671 (D) Fax: 91 02692 260188 url: http://www.irma.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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EPT Award Function
by Mailing List Admin 07 Feb '12

07 Feb '12

Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:03:02 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Electronic Publishing Trust for Development and Centre for Internet and Society cordially invite you to the EPT award function when Prof. M S Swaminathan FRS will present the Inaugural EPT Award for Open Access in the Developing World to Dr Francis Jayakanth NCSI, Indian Institute of Science Venue: Sambasivan Auditorium, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Date: 14 February 2012 Time: 1600 hours *Programme* 16.00: Welcome and introduction to the award Subbiah Arunachalam 16.05: Presenting the award and felicitation Prof. M S Swaminathan 16.15: Acceptance speech Dr Francis Jayakanth 16.25: Felicitation by eminent scientists Prof. G Baskaran Prof. K Mangala Sunder 16.35: Vote of thanks 16.40: Tea

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article request -reg
by bjeyapragash prakash 07 Feb '12

07 Feb '12

Dear professionals, Kindly arrange to get this article for my faculty and this is most urgent for his research. ------ Isolation and identification of airborne fungi that can cause asthma: a case study from Eastern Puerto Rico Author: Christian Velez, Antonio Gonzalez, Alberto Rivera Rentas Email author(s) Address: Universidad Metropolitana, San Juan, Puerto Rico. ' Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico. ' National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA Journal: International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management 2009 - Vol. 10, No.3/4 pp. 243 - 259 Abstract: Asthma is a growing worldwide chronic disease increasing in both prevalence and exacerbations throughout the late 20th century. The US. Centre for Disease Control reports showed that Puerto Rico had a higher overall prevalence of lifetime (19.6%) and current (11.6%) asthma. The central eastern region of the island has the highest prevalence in the age range of 0-17. The goal of this study was to isolate and identify airborne fungi that can contribute to asthma incidence in this part of the island. Air was sampled from 11 communities in the municipality of Caguas. A total of 514 isolates were identified to genus and spatial distribution of the identified fungi was completed using Geographic Information Systems to address potential geomorphologic and anthropogenic contributors for their presence. Four of the top six locations sampled with the highest number of colonies were classified as urban. These sites are developed areas and have moderate to high vehicular traffic. This work revealed the presence of fungal allergens that can be potential asthma triggers and establishes a rationale for future research in this area. Keywords: air quality; asthma triggers; environmental research; airborne fungi; outdoor exposure; Puerto Rico; GIS; geographic information systems; fungal allergens. DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2009.023732 -------------- thanks and regards -- B.Jeyapragash Assistant Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli -24 Mobile :99449-81455 Email: jeyapragash(a)bdu.ac.in URL: http://bjeyapragash.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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thesis-full text-request
by jasim s 07 Feb '12

07 Feb '12

Dear Colleagues, Kindly let me know whether anyone have the following thesis in your collection.I have downloaded the first 24 pages from proquest already. Bibliographic details: "Emerging from shadows" : the puppeteer's art in Tolpava Koothu, shadow puppetry of southern India / Singh, Salil Kishore, , Jan 1998 Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1998. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 292-299). Jasimudeen.s Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Kerala -- *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for NCSI-Net lecture – 11th Feb 2012
by shivaram gowda 07 Feb '12

07 Feb '12

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net monthly lecture scheduled on 11th of Feb 2012 (Second Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the Talk: Topic: Journey from Librarian to Communication Specialist Speaker: Prasanna T. Seshadri, Intel India Date & Time: 11/02/2012 at 11.00 AM Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Details about Talk: Prasanna will be sharing his career journey starting as a fresh librarian to Communication Specialist of a MNC 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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Don't tie down the India of ideas by Palapre Balakrishnan
by Vasanth 06 Feb '12

06 Feb '12

Dear Sir/Madam, There was an interesting editorial piece appeared in The Hindu on Indian higher education system and current quantitative measures for assessing the research productivity of academia in Indian Universities by Pulapre Balakrishnan of Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram on 4th February 2012. Excerpts of article: India must rank among the world's oldest centres of ideas. Going by the texts and the inventions that have emerged from India, there must have been a time when it had an effective system of learning and instruction. However, somewhere along the way from a hoary past to a stagnant present, an institutional arrangement has emerged that is completely out of synch with the requirements of India's economy and the aspirations of its people..... Full text of the article can be accessed here: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/article2858027.ece ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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