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

request
by Abdul Gafoor 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Dear professionals I have installed E-GRANTHASALA library software from NIC in my library. I have done my data entry works(accession register) in MICROSOFT EXCEL. Could you help me import this Data to E-granthasala software. How it is possible? Please help ABDUL GAFOOR ASST.LIBRARIAN MESSOA KUTTIPPURAM,MALAPPURAM KERALA-INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Graduate Trainee
by Rajesh M N 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

*Dear Professionals,* *DCSchool of Mangement and Technology (DCSMAT) <http://www.dcschool.net>, Vagamon invites applications for the post of graduate trainee to work in DCSMAT library and Research Centre in Vagamon Campus, Idukki, Kerala.* *For detailed advertisement follow the link below. http://www.dcschool.net/php/showAnnouncementDetails.php?ann_id=9 Regards, Arunkishore B L The Chief Librarian Library and Research Centre DCSMAT, Vagamon http://www.dcschool.net/* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS Labs 2012 Training Calendar: Koha & Dspace
by savitra sirohi 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

All, We at OSS Labs are offering Koha & Dspace training and certification workshop in Mumbai and Bangalore. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha/Dspace - To test and certify their readiness to use the software This is a 2 day program for Koha and 1 day program on Dspace, covering the key modules and functions in the software. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 60% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Basic skills certificate. Participation fee for the workshops are as follows: Koha (2 day workshop): Rs. 3,000 per head Dspace (1 day workshop): Rs. 1,500 per head. Participant can register in one (Koha or Dspace) of both the programs, as the are on contiguous dates. The Koha workshops are schedules as follows: Mumbai: 20th (Friday) & 21st April (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 4th (Friday) & 5th May (Saturday), 2012 Mumbai: 22nd (Friday) & 23rd June (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 6th (Friday) & 7th July (Saturday), 2012 Mumbai: 24th (Friday) & 25th August (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 31st (Friday) August & 1st September (Saturday), 2012 Mumbai: 19th (Friday) & 20th October (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 1st (Friday) & 2nd November (Saturday), 2012 And the Dspace workshops are schedules as follows: Mumbai: 22nd (Sunday) April, 2012 Bangalore: 8th July (Sunday), 2012 Mumbai: 26th August (Sunday), 2012 Bangalore: 3rd November (Sunday), 2012 For more information including registration details and workshop outline please visit these pages: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification http://www.osslabs.biz/dspace/training-certification Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional Support for Open Source Software Ph: +91 89718 06111 Web: http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jobs:Librarian:University of Hyderabad
by Mallikarjuna C 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Dear All The University of Hyderabad invites applications for group-A non-teaching positions. The recruitment shall be made in accordance with the UGC norms / Regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education 2010. For the detailed advertisement, including eligibility criteria, application fee, details of posts, etc. please visit the University website www.uohyd.ernet.in or www.uohyd.ac.in. The last date for submission of application complete in all respects is 30th April, 2012. http://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/recruitment/univ_lib_advt_2012.pdf -- Regards A. Madhava Rao -- Best Regards, C.Mallikarjuna ******************************************** Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad http://library.iith.ac.in ******************************************** *"Please don't print this e-mail unless you REALLY, REALLY need to"...Save trees ....... * -- Best Regards, C.Mallikarjuna ******************************************** Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad http://library.iith.ac.in ******************************************** *"Please don't print this e-mail unless you REALLY, REALLY need to"...Save trees ....... * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: GNU/Linux Distributions for Differently abled from CDAC, Mumbai
by Dimple Patel 18 Mar '12

18 Mar '12

--- On Fri, 16/3/12, ossd(a)cdac.in <ossd(a)cdac.in> wrote: Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that CDAC, Mumbai has released three GNU/Linux distributions specific to three different kinds of disabilities namely: 1. GNU/Linux distribution for Visually-challenged: This is a GNU/Linux distribution (beta version - 0.1.1) created specially for visually challenged users. Visually challenged users can use it out of the box because accessibility settings required by them are already enabled. It is advisable to go through documentation first before installing/using the distribution. ISO file of distribution and other related documentation can be downloaded HERE 2. GNU/Linux distribution for Physically-challenged: 'GNU/Linux for Physically Challenged-Beta-0.1.1' is a special distribution for physically challenged people, so that they can easily access FOSS desktops. It is advisable to go through documentation first before installing/using the distribution. ISO file of distribution and other related documentation can be downloaded HERE 3. GNU/Linux distribution for Cognitively-challenged: This GNU/Linux distribution has been developed to provide an accessible desktop environment to the cognitively challenged users. It is advisable to go through documentation first before installing/using the distribution. ISO file of distribution and other related documentation can be downloaded HERE Thanking you, Open Source Software Department CDAC, Kharghar Navi Mumbai ossd(a)cdac.in Tel: +91-22-27565303 Extn.301 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Perceptions of potential KOHA users in India: a survey
by Vimal Kumar 18 Mar '12

18 Mar '12

Dear Friend, Please participate in this attempt *to find out the adoption and user perceptions of potential KOHA users in India.* http://kwiksurveys.com?u=kohasurvey Your honest feedback is very valuable for entire LIS community in India. We will publish the result after collecting the feedback. Regards, -- 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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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES USING DSpace
by Pushpendra Sengar 17 Mar '12

17 Mar '12

*NATIONAL WORKSHOP* * **ON* *DESIGN **AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES USING DSpace** * *Organised by* *Integrated Academy of Management and Technology (INMANTEC)* ** *In Association With* *Intellectuals Society for Socio Techno Welfare (ISST)*** *And* *Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare & Library Development *** *On* * 12-13 April 2012* *Venue* *Information Resource centre * *INMANTEC Institutions* *Delhi - Hapur Bypass (NH-24),* *Udyog Kunj, Ghaziabad - 201 009,* *Delhi NCR, India* *About the workshop* The Open Access <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_access> and Open Source<http://www.opensource.org/>Software movements have gained rapid momentum world over. Many institutions and organizations are setting up open access digital repositories using open source software. The purpose of the workshop is to develop an expertise by providing a thorough training and hands-on experience on an open source digital library software- *DSpace*. This workshop is intended to equip participants with skills for developing their own digital libraries/institutional repositories. There will be lectures as well as intensive hands-on training sessions by experts in the field. Thus it will provide both theoretical base and practical skill to the participants. *Objectives of workshop* The objective of workshop-cum-training program is intended to: · provide background knowledge of the digital library and its related concepts · Give an in-depth understanding of DSpace Software for the use of library digitisation. · Conduct hands on experience for the installation and customization on Linux. · Acquaint with live experience of updating and maintenance of DSpace. · To encourage the participants in Developing their own Institutional Digital Library. *Who will participate?* The workshop will be of immense benefit to all those involved in developing and maintaining digital collections such as LIS faculty, librarians and information professionals, students research scholars etc. The maximum 40 participants will be accommodated on first come, first served basis. *Type of Delegates* *Fee* LIS Faculty/librarians and information professionals/ students research scholars.** 700 *Registration Fees*** * * The Registration fee includes workshop kit* *(Bag, Course Material, Software CD, and Certificate), Refreshment, lunch.** *Accommodation* Accommodation can be arranged in Hostel. For which the organizers shall Provide necessary assistance if informed well in advance. *Mode of Payment*** All payments from delegates will be accepted in Local Cheque/ Demand Draft prepared in favour of *INMANTEC* payable at Ghaziabad/Delhi. Please indicate clearly that the payment is remitted towards registration for National workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries Using DSpace – 2012. *Important Dates*** *Last date for Receipt of Completed Registration form: 30th March 2012.* *Confirmation date for the candidates: 5th April 2012.* *For Correspondence * Dr. Monawwer Eqbal Organizing Secretary, *INMANTEC Institutions*** Delhi - Hapur Bypass (NH-24), Udyog Kunj, Ghaziabad - 201 009, Delhi NCR, India Tel: +91 120 2768951 *dddluds(a)gmail.com*** -- *Pushpendra Pratap Singh Sengar (P.P.S.Sengar) * *Sr. Assistant Librarian INMANTEC Institutions * Adhyatmit Nagar, Dasna Railway Crossing, Delhi-Hapur Bypass (NH-24) Ghaziabad (201009) U.P. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Human Resource Management (HRM) in Libraries & Information Centres', March 27, 2:30 PM onwards
by Varsha 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

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Donation of News Clipping
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University has already digitized over 5.00 Lacs news clipping. Now digitized news clipping database is being accessed by our users over the INTRANET. No one is using hard / paper copies of these clipping. Due to space constraints, it has been decided by the competent authorities to donate these clippings to any other library who is interested in this collection. More details about this is available at http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/default.htm . Interested Libraries may send their proposals with in 25 days to undersigned. regards ramesh PS: Please feel free to circulate / forward / announce on various library forums. ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About SRR Dr?
by karunakar n 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Friends can anybody chalk more information about SRR Doctorates Details like when he was Awarded and from which Uniersity and much more please. -- * Thanks & Regards,*** *Karunakar.N** B.Sc., MLISc., M.Phil., MBA. Librarian, * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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