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International Conference at Tumkur-reg
by Shekar H P 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear Moderator, Please post this message for the benifit of forum members. Thanking you International Conference on Knowledge Management and Organization in the Digital Era ICKMODE-2013 Birla Auditorium Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur 572 103, Karnataka, India Date: 17th, 18th and 19th January 2013 Organised by Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women Tumkur, Karnataka (India) Supported By: Karnataka State College Librarians Association ® Bangalore, Karnataka (India) About the Conference: The present day LIS professionals have not only bestowed with the mere function as custodians of library materials, but their roles have been changing with the contemporary developments in the profession. The changing times and the prevailing knowledge driven age, is becoming all the more difficult to align LIS professionals to the ever changing demands of the stake-holders. The current developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are playing a dominative role in providing right Information to the right user in right format in right time. Knowledge organization is the problem of arranging and classifying what is collectively known as a society in ways that can be easily understood and communicated to others. Traditional human based knowledge organization activities are increasingly challenged by computer-based retrieval techniques. It is appropriate at this crucial juncture to investigate the relative contributions of or both human intervened as well as automated (computer) approaches, the current challenges make it imperative to reconsider the basic understanding. This international conference is an effort in this direction in bridging the gap between the user, resources and mechanized systems, and with the requisite services offered by the LIS professionals. This conference also provides a platform for the LIS professionals across the geographies to gather together, discuss, discover and carry forward right solutions to transform the learning into their workplace to serve their customers better. About Organizers: Sree Siddaganga Mutt: at present provides food, shelter and education to over 9000 poor children and orphans, studying in various schools, colleges run by Sree Siddaganga education society. There are about 128 educational institutions spread all over Karnataka providing education to 45,000 students annually and has over 3000 employees. For more details please visit: http://www.sreesiddagangamutt.org/ Sree Siddaganga Education Society: Sree Siddaganga Education Society, Tumkur, Karnataka was founded by His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu, in the year 1963. Poojya Swamiji is the head of Sree Siddaganga Mutt, an age old socio-religious institution of Veerashaiva Dharma. 'Trividha Dasoha' i.e., providing knowledge, education, food and shelter to the poor and needy irrespective of religion, caste or creed have been the hallmark of the Mutt. The Host Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women (SSCASCW): SSCASCW came into being in the year 1982, offers courses BA, B.Sc., B.Com and BBM. The College is popular because of to its good, effective teaching learning processes and its central location in the town. Co-curricular activities play an important role on the campus. The individual departmental associations organize workshops, seminars and group discussions. These promote self-reliance and ability to work with others as members of a team. Students are encouraged to participate in cultural activities. The college considers inculcation of proper values as an integral part of students' personality development. Eminent speakers are invited to deliver lectures on personality development. Series of talks-'Chintana Manthana' and 'as it is' help to stimulate the students. SSCASCW has the experience of organizing several State level, National level and International Seminars successfully. Supporters: Karnataka State College Librarians Association (KSCLA) was established in 1979 with an objective to improve the status, service conditions of Librarians and its staff. During the span of three decades, significant achievements have been made for the cause of Librarianship in Karnataka State. To name a few, the Association organized 12 regional workshops for Librarians on total quality improvement. Two National Conferences were organized in different parts of Karnataka and 57th ILA Conference was also organized at Mangalore. Website of Indian Journal of Library and Information Technology (Qtrly) was launched. Who can participate? Information Professionals/ Librarians, Information Managers, IT and knowledge service providers, Academicians, Students, Distance learners and others who are interested in the topic. Conference Theme: “International Conference on Knowledge Management and Organization in the Digital Era (ICKMODE-2013)” About the Conference Theme: The concept of Knowledge Organization has evolved from a simple technique of organizing books on shelves of libraries in a systematic order. Subject approach to knowledge seekers has been one of the main bases of knowledge organization and has been core area of study of research even in the present digital environment. The concept received a greater impetus with the first practical classification systems developed in the late nineteenth century and has been consistent persistent area of research since then. The area of cataloguing particularly subject cataloguing added a new dimension to the concept of knowledge organization. In the present context these two areas of the past have been transformed into Knowledge Organization systems in the digital environment especially in the content organization of digital libraries. The subjects and components of KOS, metadata, taxonomies, ontology and semantic web are constantly being researched in the present electronic and digital environment and hence the theme of the conference is of importance to all those who are engaged and involved in knowledge organization. The following sub-themes are conceived in this context. Sub Themes: 1. Knowledge Society and Economy a. Knowledge Management and the Libraries i. Impact of Knowledge Society and Economy on Libraries (Viz. Public /Academic / Special Libraries) ii. Knowledge resource building by different types of libraries. iii. Facilitating access to different types of knowledge resources: Library Automation, Resource Sharing and Networking iv. Empowering users and Library personnel with people skills v. Continuous Professional Development and Information Literacy Programmes b. Knowledge Society and the Government i. Public Library Legislation and Acts ii. National Information Policy and National Commission on Libraries iii. Role of Government in building National and International Knowledge Resources 2. Knowledge Organization and Knowledge Organization Systems a. Tools and Components of Knowledge Organization i. Classification, Cataloguing, Indexing, Subject Heading Lists, Thesaurus ii. Taxonomies, Authority Lists, Metadata, Ontology, Semantic Web b. Knowledge Organization Systems(KOS) i. Historical and contemporary research in KOS ii. Types and levels of KOS iii. KOS in digital environment 3. Digital Libraries a. Design and development of Digital Libraries b. Digital Library Software tools c. Open Access i. Philosophical and Pragmatic approaches d. Open Access Categories: i. Journals ii. Books/ Reference Books iii. Electronic Thesis and Dissertations iv. Open Course Ware e. Building E-learning facilities and services i. LMS, CMS, E-learning software etc. f. Digital Rights Management (DRM) Call for Papers Original contributions based on applications / deployments / research / surveys / practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned, are invited for conference presentations and poster presentations. Based on technical committee’s recommendations, selected papers will be published in the conference Volume with ISBN Number. Registration of author is mandatory for paper presentation and publication. All papers should be submitted through the email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com only. Paper Submission 1. Authors may submit the abstract of their papers on or before 30th May 2012. 2. Based on the technical committee’s decision authors can submit the full text paper on or before 30th June 2012. 3. Last Date of submission of final paper on or before 31st July 2012. 4. Acceptance of paper for presentation will be intimated to the Authors 30th September 2012. 5. Papers should be submitted in a detailed format suggested in the conference website. 6. In case of co-authors, correspondence will be sent to the first author only. 7. The deadline for registering for the international conference is 31st December 2012. 8. Accepted papers will be called for presentation. 9. Please note, all the Submitted papers would go through the Plagiarism Detection Process. If the plagiarism is >10%, the article would be rejected straight away. Please refrain plagiarizing for, your articles. 10. Papers can be submitted through an email to: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com Author Guidelines: Manuscripts Requirements: • Length: Not more than 10 pages, hence the authors are advised to package core thought of the paper, rather dealing more elaborately on definitions and meanings etc., unless it is quite essential • Theme Font: Times New Roman • Font Size: Heading-20, Sub Heading -16, and rest of the text - 12. and single spacing • Title: The title should be concise. Paper Format: The paper should have the following details: • Sub-Theme of the paper to which the paper belongs to • Author’s / Co-Author’s name • Communication address • Contact details such as telephone number and email • An abstract of 100-150 words along with 6-8 key words • Headings & sub headings should be defined clearly and short • Page numbers should not be given in any case. • Case Studies proposed may preferably be supported by real life case examples from business/academic 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 and provide the due reference of the original work. • References must be in standard format as given below: o For Books: Author (Name/Surname, initials), Year of Publication, Title, Publisher, Place of publication. o For Journals: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Article title. Title of Periodical, Vol (Issue), pp-pp o For URL: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of the webpage. Retrieved from http://... [Accessed on Date, Month & Year]. Important Dates: • Submission of abstract of papers - 30th May 2012. • Submission of full text paper - 30th June 2012. • Last Date for submission of final paper 31st July 2012. • Acceptance of paper will be intimated - 30th September 2012. • Last date for registration to the conference - 31st December 2012. Conference Dates: 17th, 18th and 19th January 2013 Conference Venue: Birla Auditorium, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur – 572103, Karnataka, India. Conference Website: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net REGISTRATION FEE: Early Bird Registration is encouraged with Rs.500/- OR $25 discount on registrations received on or before 31st Oct 2012. Indian Delegates -With Accommodation Rs. 3500.00 -Without Accommodation Rs. 2000.00 Accompanying person-with Accommodation Rs.2000.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (For attending Conference without paper submission) -With Accommodation Rs. 2000.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (For attending Conference without paper submission) -Without Accommodation Rs. 1500.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (With paper submission) - With Accommodation Rs.3000.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (With paper submission) -Without Accommodation Rs.2500.00 (without kit) SAARC & Other Countries –With Accommodation USD 350.00 Students/ Full time Research Scholars/ Accompanying person –With Accommodation USD 250.00 Registration fee includes Conference Kit, Conference Volume, Food, and cultural Programmes. Payment: The DD/ Cheque should be drawn in favor of “Organizing Secretary, ICKMODE-2013” payable at Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Please send the filled in Conference registration forms with registration fee to the address given Below; Mr S L Kadadevaramath Organising Secretary ICKMODE-2013 HOD, Library & Information Center Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women Gandhi Nagar, B.H. Road, Tumkur 572 102, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-9449070311 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com Conference Website: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT Chief Patron: Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu Sree Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur Patron: Shree Sree Sree Siddalinga Swamiji Sree Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur Chairman- Organizing Committee: Dr. Nagabhushan Principal, Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women, Tumkur Conference Chair: Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath University Librarian Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), (Deemed University) Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088 Organizing Secretary: Mr S L Kadadevaramath HOD, Library & Information Center SSCW, Tumkur & President, KSCLA, Bangalore Co-Organizing Secretaries: Mr Shekar H.P. Head, Knowledge Resource Center, IBS Bangalore Mr MNN Prasad HOD, Lib& Infn. Center, GFGC, Tumkur COMMITTEES: PROGRAMME COMMITTEE: Dr A.Y. Asundi, Professor (Rtd), Bangalore University, Bangalore. Dr Ramesha B, Associate Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore. Mr. Shekar H.P, Head, Knowledge Resource Center, IBS Bangalore Mr Rajendra Babu H, Consulting Manager, Wipro Technologies, Bangalore. Mr S L Kadadevaramath, HOD, Lib& Infn. Center, SSCW, Tumkur INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. S.P.K.K.A Liyanage Librarian, Arthur C. Clark Institute of Modern Technologies, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Ms. S.D.I Arachige Planning Assistant, Centre for Development Information, Ministry of Finance Planning, Colombo, Sri Lanka Mr. Tshering Phuntsho Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Public Wangchuk Library, Thimpu, Bhutan Mr. Bhim Dhoj Sreshta Faculty, Central Dept. of LIS, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Mr. Bishwa Raj Gautam Director, e-Library Schoool, Kathmandu, Nepal Dr. (Mrs.) Pradeepa Wijetunge Librarian, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Dr. Sujin Butdisuwan Asst. Professor, Division of Library and Information Science, Mahasarakham University, Thailand Prof. G. G. Chowdhury Professor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Dr. J. K. Vijaykumar Science Subject Specialist Librarian, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. A. Agostini Faculty, Department of Information and Communication Technology, University of Trento, Italy Dr. Arthur Smith Director, Middle East, OCLC, Dublin, Ohio, USA Dr. Graham Camfield Collection Development Manager, LSE, London, UK Ms. Rowena Macrae-Gibson Head of Information Literacy, City University Library, London, UK Mr. Khemrajh Seeburrun Head Librarian, Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: • Dr. M.N. Channabasappa, Director, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur • Prof. V.G. Talawar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore • Dr. S.C.Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur University, Tumkur • Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, Former Professor, DLIS, Karnatak University, Dharwad • Sri. T.K.Nanjundappa, Hon. Secretary, Sree Siddaganga Education Society, Tumkur • Mr. N.V. Satyanarayana, Managing Director, Informatics India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore • Dr. Jagadish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad • Sri. B.P.Prakash, Global Head, Information Resource Centre, TCS, Pune • Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, University Librarian, JNU, New Delhi • Dr. A.R.D. Prasad, Professor and Head, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore • Dr. Subhash Deshmukh, University Librarian, I.P. University, Delhi • Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, Delhi • Dr. A.L. Moorthy, Director, DESIDOC, Delhi • Prof. Ashu Shoukeen, DLIS, Kurukhetra University, Haryana • Dr. K.K.Banerjee, Director RRLF, Kolkatta • Dr. D.V.Singh, President, ILA, New Delhi • Dr. S.K. Arora, University Librarian, IGNOU, Delhi • Dr. Usha Mujoo-Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, Delhi STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE • Sri, Basavaraja Horatti, MLC & Hon. President, KSCLA, Bangalore • Principal Secretary, Dept of Higher Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore • Regional Director, Southern Region, University Grants Commission, Bangalore • Commissioner, Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore • Dr. Shivakumaraiah, Principal, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur • Sri. P.Y. Rajendrakumar, President, KALA, Bangalore • Dr. Sadashiva Murthy, Professor & Chairman, DLIS, Tumkur University, Tumkur • Dr. H.S. Siddamalliah, Principal Library & Information Officer, NIMHANS, Bangalore • Dr. I. R. N Goudar, Visiting Professor and Library Advisor, University of Mysore, Mysore • Mr. V.L.Kalyan, (Rtd.) DGM, BEL, Bangalore • Dr. P.V. Konnur, President, IALA, Bangalore • Dr. Rama Patnaik, Librarian, IIM Bangalore • Director of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore • Dr. R. Ramraj Urs, University Librarian, RGUHS, Bangalore • Dr. S.B.Patil, University Librarian, Karnatak University, Dharwad • Dr. Mahesh, President, Karnataka State Medical College Librarians Association, Davanagere • Dr. Suresh Jange, Deputy Librarian, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga • Mr. S.M. Dheeraj, Vice President, KSCLA, Bangalore • Mr. M.M. Hebballi, Secretary, KSCLA, Bangalore • Mr. Umesh K Bagewadi, Treasurer, KSCLA, Bangalore • Mr. Manjunath, Joint Secretary, KSCLA, Bangalore • Dr. Mahesh Horakeri, President, KUCLA, Dharwad • Dr. Mallikarjun Vaddanakeri, President, GDCLA, Gulbarga • Dr. B.U.Kannappanavar, President, KUCLA, Shimogga • Dr. N. Chowdappa, President, AKELPA, Bangalore • Mr. Mohan T A, Librarian, SIT, Tumkur. For More Details Please Contact: Mr. S L Kadadevaramath Organizing Secretary ICKMODE-2013& HOD, Library & Information Center Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women Tumkur- 572 102, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-9449070311 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com ConferenceWebsite: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net Mr. Shekar H P Co-Organizing Secretary ICKMODE-2013 & Head, Knowledge Resource Center, IBS Bangalore-560062 Phone: +91-9945799927 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com REGISTRATION FORM (One form for one Entry) Name of the participant: (Dr./Mr./Ms.): ......................................................................... Designation: ............................ Section/Division: ............................................ Name of the Organization: ........................................................................... Postal Address for Correspondence: …………………............................................................. ......................................................................................... ......................................................................................... Email: ................................................................... Phone (Off / Mobile): ............................................... Fax: ........................................................ Registration under Category (tick any of the following): Indian Delegates Accompanying person Students/ Full time Research Scholars (For attending Conference without paper submission) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (With paper submission) SAARC & Other Countries Students/ Full time Research Scholars/ accompanying person Accommodation needed: Yes No Payment details: Please find the Demand Draft No………………….. Dated …………….....for Rs/ $ .................. drawn in favour of ICKMODE-2013 payable at Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Date: Place: Participant's Signature Please send the duly filled registration form to: Mr. S L Kadadevaramath Organizing Secretary, ICKMODE-2013 & HOD, Lib&Infn.Center Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for women, Gandhi Nagar, B.H. Road, Tumkur-572 102, Karnataka, India. Ph: +91-9449070311 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com For details, please visit Conference website: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg; Article
by ksgimahesh 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, One of my faculty members want this article for his research purpose. If you have this article send it to me. 1. Characteristics of Rb40 steel superficial layer under ball and roller burnishing, Journal Name: Journal of material processing technology http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.05.013 -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh. Y Assistant Librarian, K.S.School of Engineering & Management, K.S.Group of Institutions, Bangalore-62. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AICTE Guidelines for Tech/Mgt Libraries - discussions
by Manjunath K 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Attn: LIS professionals working in AICTE moderated institutions. Dear professional colleagues, AIMS(Association of Indian Management Schools), Hyderabad in association with Indian School of Business(ISB), Hyderabad had organized a two-day workshop on Organizing Learning Resources in Bschools on Feb 10-11, 2012 at Hyderabad. Over 30 participants from other Bschools and engg colleges had participated (including me)in the workshop. The AIMS present was present during the workshop. During the workshop, the participants raised many concerns and difficulties while meeting AICTE Guidelines for libraries. The discussions were held in presence of AIMS officers and they suggested to prepare a memorandum and that could be submitted to AICTE though associations and other networks for better results(including AIMS). The following issues were raised by participants during the workshop. As the issues are related to all AICTE moderated institutes, members suggested posting the concerns on forums for concretizing the issues on logical ground. Following are some of the initial concerns for discussion and updating. Please participate actively in the discussion so that we can prepare a logical & acceptable memorandum for the submission to authorities though various channels including manlibnet, engg forum, IASLIC, ILA etc.... at the end, I will send the consolidated discussions to you all for review and finalization. I request all the members to make the discussion rich with constructive suggestions and please avoid biased/personalized criticisms on any individuals. Following are the Initial Points for Discussions: can be appended or modified: 1. on similar lines with guidelines for institutional resources & facilities and faculty members, The tech & management libraries request AICTE to prescribe guidelines regarding librarian's status, and compensation packages on par with faculty members. This is in line with Govt's order issued considering librarians as academic members and their status is on par with teaching community. 2. Like teaching staff formula, there are no guidelines prescribed for the Library personnel in AICTE Handbook. It is desirable that AICTE prescribes staff formula for libraries too. 3. It is more desirable for AICTE to oversee the proper utilization of library budget 4. Currently AICTE rules are more related to technical institutions but they are enforced on Management institutes too including libraries. since the structure and design of management institutes/libraries are different, it is desirable for AICTE to design set of appropriate guidelines for management institutes/libraries; 5. the AICTE guidelines for annual incremental addition to library needs to be relooked by them. For example the base collection of library at the start of institute is 100 * B titles, & 500* B volumes. The annual incremental addition is 50*B & again 500*B volumes. This annual addition needs to be relooked as it involves storage and display problems.["B" represents number of divisions in the institute, this "B" also interpreted differently by different organisations?] 6. of late students with more computer skills are getting admitted to institutes, their demands are more focusing towards digital resources. It is welcoming feature to note that AICTE has already prescribed guidelines for subscribing e-journals through databases. with increased number of tech-savvy students demanding digital resources, reduced users' physical visit and increased cost of construction of buildings, the AICTE may prescribe guidelines on adding e-books too. 7. AICTE has prescribed formula for subscribing national Journals. It is beneficial if AICTE takes steps to prepare a comprehensive list, which intern might help institutes to subscribe journals to their libraries. These points are ice breakers for the fruitful and constructive discussions., Meanwhile, I have designed website for my library and self. please see them and let me have your comments for improvement. http://www.tapmilibrarymanipal.weebly.com/ and http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ With regards, Manjunatha ----------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104 Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: +91820-2701105; Fax: +91-0820-2570699 manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in; manjunathak(a)gmail.com web: http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ ---------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Non-Teaching Positions at the South Asian University
by Paramjit Singh 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

* * ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paramjit Singh <param126(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 9:57 AM Subject: Non-Teaching Positions at the South Asian University To: *Non-Teaching Positions at the South Asian University<http://www.southasianuniversity.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=artic…> * * * *Librarian* *(1 Post) Grade IB – (US$ 27,000 to US$ 40,000) Preferred Maximum Age: 54 years (Initially five years and extendable for a maximum of another five years)* *Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:* Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science Documentation with at least 55% of marks and consistently good academic record with at least 13 Years experience as Deputy Librarian in University library or any other library statutory organization or 18 years’ experience as a College Librarian. Evidence of innovative Library service and organization of published work. Successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; experience in using computational tools, databases, web applications and technology based library information systems, and the ability to interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff. *Desirable:* M. Phil. / Ph. D Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript Keeping. *Responsibilities :* The Librarian of the University will be the head of the University library and will supervise and coordinate the functioning of the University library. He/she will be responsible for, ensuring that the University library system offers a modern state-of-the-art facility that renders all possible help to students, faculty, researchers and visiting scholars of the University with literature search and in finding books, research articles and journals; providing instructions to the students, faculty and researchers of the University in the use of the University library; planning and executing acquisition of books, journals and digital databases; working out inter-library exchange arrangements with universities and institutions in India and abroad; contributing to the improved educational functioning of the University, on a continuing basis; developing programmes for improving library management; and any other function that is entrusted/assigned or directed. Form: http://www.southasianuniversity.org/pdf/SAUformNonTeachingNew.pdf Instruction & General conditions: http://www.southasianuniversity.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=artic… -- *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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vacancy @ Central University of Tamil Nadu
by Veeru 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear All Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) Collectorate Annexe, Thanjavur Road, Thiruvarur - 610004 (Tamil Nadu) 1*. Librarian* ( 1 post UR) *Essential Qualifications and Experience*: Essential: i. Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the UGC 7 point scale with consistently Good Academic Record. ii. At least 13 years as Deputy Librarian in a University library or 18 years experience as College librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative work in library science and organization of published work *Pay Scale:*Rs. 37,400 –67,000 Grade Pay:Rs.10,000 2. *Assistant Librarian*: (1post UR) *Essential Qualifications and Experience*: Essential: i. Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science/documentation Science or an equivalent professional Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in the UGC point scale whenever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library. ii. Qualifying in the national level test (NET) conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by UGC is mandatory. However, candidates, who have been awarded PhD degree in accordance with “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of PhD Degree), Regulations 2009”, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET. *For more information visit website: ** http://www.cutn.ac.in/career_det.php?action=career&id=Mw== * * http://www.cutn.ac.in/download_career.php?file=Tk9USUZJQ0FUSU9OIE5PXzAxX0NV… -- * Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(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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PhD in LISc at TISS, Mumbai : Admission Notification 2012
by Satish Kanamadi 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, Greetings! Center for Library and Information Management Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences , Mumbai is happy to announce the admission call for PhD in Library and Information Science. Selected candidates can pursue Ph.D. either by staying on TISS campus or from whichever location they are in. TISS does not make any distinction among research scholars as full time and part time. However, selected candidates who are not staying on the Campus, are required to be in touch with the research guide, fulfill the necessary requirements of the Ph.D. programme. They are expected to fulfill course work requirement by attending the Modular workshops. (Workshop of 5 days each duration, once in every quarter, in the first year only.Total four workshops) . This is a compulsory requirement. Possible areas of research are :Knowledge Society, Information Access and Services, e-resources, Digitization, Collection Building, Digital Library, , Information and Digital Literacy,and other emerging areas in the discipline of LISc Please visit the following link for information on eligibility, selection process and for downloading the prospectus, applications form. http://www.tiss.edu/announcement/announcement-for-admission-to-the-m.phil-p… [1] Last date for submission of filled in applications: 8th April 2012. Best regards, Dr.Muttayya Koganuramath Centre for Library and Information Management Studies (CLIMS) Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences MUMBAI -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Satish Kanamadi PhD Deputy Librarian Tata Institute of Social Sciences V N Purav Marg, Deonar MUMBAI -400088 INDIA Tel: 91-22-25525283 Email: satish(a)tiss.edu ; kanamadi(a)gmail.com Links: ------ [1] http://www.tiss.edu/announcement/announcement-for-admission-to-the-m.phil-p… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Britannica to end print editions
by Mailing List Admin 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:41:58 +0530 From: KOTI Raghavan <ksragav(a)hotmail.com> Today's Hindu (14th March 2012) carries this report. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. said on Tuesday that it will stop publishing print editions of its flagship encyclopaedia for the first time since the sets were originally published more than 200 years ago. The book-form of Encyclopaedia Britannica has been in print since it was first published in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1768. It will stop being available when the current stock runs out, the company said. The Chicago-based company will continue to offer digital versions of the encyclopaedia. Officials said the end of the printed, 32-volume set has been foreseen for some time. To read the full article, please visit, http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2993598.ece Dr. K. S. Raghavan Professor, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore 560 059 Tel: +91-80-28483002 to 28483006 Ext. 492 Fax: +91-80-28484910 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Day Workshop on "KOHA" Library Automation Software -March 22 -24
by Prasanth M.P. 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Dear All, Greeting from Chinmaya Institute of Technology,Kannur,Kerala We,the ChinTech Library team is delighted to inform you that we are oranising a 3 day workshop on 'KOHA' an Open Source Library Automation software. Koha is the first free software library automation package. In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of users collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. *Purpose of the Workshop* The purpose of the workshop is to familiarize the participants with the Koha software. The workshop aims to impart hands-on experience to participants on installation of Koha in linux platform and operation of the same. *Topics to be covered* Library Automation > Open source initiatives > Ubuntu Linux Operating System > Koha Software > Resource Persons; 1.Dr.M.G.Sreekumar-Head & Chief Librarian Indian Institute of Managemnt (IIM K) 2.Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai -Asst.Librarian Central University,Kasargode 3.Mr.A.J.Tomson -Chief Librarian St.Joseph's College,Devagiri,Calicut 4.Mrs.Anitha Haridas-System Programmer ChinTech Workshop Convener; Mr.Prasanth M.P.-Librarian Chinmaya Institute of Technology,Kannur Registration form and workshop brochure attached; or visit:www.chintech.ac.in or Contact;9961858865 -- ****** *Thanks & Regards :- Prasanth M.**P. Librarian ChinTech Kannur,Kerala * 9961858865 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article required
by murugiah perumal 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Dear Professional The following two articles required, any one has please sent it. J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. 36 (1974) pp. 552-554 Temperature and Pressure Dependence of Effective Debye Temperature in Associated Liquids Based on Quasi Crystalline Model S. K. Kor and N. D. Tripathi http://jpsj.ipap.jp/link?JPSJ/36/552 ------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author(s): PANDEY JD Title: EFFECTIVE DEBYE TEMPERATURE OF LIQUIDS ON BASIS OF QUASI-CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE Source: INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY SECTION A-INORGANIC BIO-INORGANIC PHYSICAL THEORETICAL & ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 14 (8): 607-609, Date: 1976 Thanking you, P.Murugiah, KRC CECRI, Karaikudi. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Email and Mobile alert Service form Open Source NewGenLib software
by Mohan T A 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Dear Library Professionals, Recently we introduced mobile and email alerts in our library. When ever a user is issued a book or returns a book or renews or reserves or in fact does any sort of Circulation transaction an Email and Mobile alert is sent to them. This immediately became a "Talk of the town" in the campus. The users are very happy with this new service for 2 reasons. Firstly they have a record of their transaction and secondly they know what is happening with their library account. The enabling of Email and Mobile alerts only took 5 minutes to configure and it costed zero rupees. Since the library does not have an email account registered with our organization's domain we created an email account in Gmail. Since NewGenLib supports sending emails through Gmail account (apart from SMTP) enabling this feature was a cake walk. Secondly the mobile alerts service is also provided by NewGenLib Free of Cost. Hence this was also configured in 2 minutes. Prior to NewGenLib 3.0.3 Update 4 we were not able to send SMS to mobile phone that are registered at DND (Do not disturb service). But from version 3.0.4 U4, NewGenLib guys got permissions to send transactional SMS to any mobile with regards T A Mohan Librarian Siddaganga Institute of Technology TUMKUR E-mail: mohan(a)sit.ac.in tamohanta(a)rediffmail.com Phone: 0816 2214078 Mobile:9343525141 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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