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Interesting article on Mendeley
by Mailing List Admin 22 May '12

22 May '12

Date: Mon, 21 May 2012 08:10:29 +0200 From: Chandrima Roy <croy(a)in.swets.com> Dear Professionals, Greetings!!! I just could not resist myself sharing an interesting article below: http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/how-facebook-for -researchers-will.html Please visit the above link to check what people have to say about "Mendeley" - a promising platform for researchers... Thanks & regards Chandrima Roy Product Support Manager Swets Office No 806, Pearls Business Park Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura New Delhi 110034 T: +91-11-45719347 / 45719348 M: +91-9911555451 E: croy(a)in.swets.com <blocked::mailto:croy@in.swets.com> I: www.swets.com <http://www.swets.com/>

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vacancy @ Delhi Public Library
by Veeru 22 May '12

22 May '12

Dear all, *Delhi Public Library (DPL)*** **S.P. Mukherjee Marg, Delhi-110006 Delhi Public Library invites applications from interested and eligible individuals for following posts : 1. *Library & Information Assistant : 02 posts* 2. *Library & Information Assistant (Tech. Braille) : 02 posts* 3. *Library & Information Assistant (Braille Proof Reader) : 01 post * 4. *Junior Stenographer : 02 posts * 5. *Library Clerk : 13 posts * 6. *Junior Library Attendant (JLA) : 05 posts* *Educational Qualifications/Experience* *For post at S. No. 1* Essential- (i) Degree of a recognized University or equivalent (ii) Degree in Library Science from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. Desirable- (i) Professional experience in Public Library system (ii) Experience in computer application *For post at S. No. 2* Essential- (i) Degree of a recognized University or Institution (ii) Knowledge of Bharti and English Braille from as evidenced by test Desirable- (i) Degree in Library Science from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent (ii) Professional experience in the line *For post at S. No. 3* Essential- (i) Degree of a recognized University or Institution (ii) Certificate (Grade-II) in Braille System both in Bharti and English Braille from a recognized Institution (iii) 3 Years’ experience in Braille proof reading in an Office or Institution. Desirable- Degree in Library Science from a recognized University/Institution *Pay scale(s):* For posts at S. Nos. 1 to 3 – (PB-2) Rs. 9300-34800+Grade Pay Rs.4200 For posts at S. No. 4 – (PB-1) Rs. 5200-20200+Grade Pay Rs.2400 For more details visit website:* http://www.dpl.gov.in/Advtvacancies.pdf* *How to Apply* : Duly filled application form along with copies educational/experience/caste etc. certificates duly attested / self-attested should reach Delhi Public Library (DPL) within 30 days. -- 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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Nat Conference on Open Source Integrated Library Systems - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 22 May '12

22 May '12

National Conference on Open Source for Integrated Library Systems (OSILS) 8 - 9 JUNE, 2012 Organized by Central Library B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science Last date for submission of Papers : 23.05.2012 Last date for Registration : 31.05.2012 CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE The Conference aims at providing a national platform to all stakeholders to address,discuss and debate issues related to Open Source System for LIS activities. CALL FOR PAPERS THEMES & SUB THEMES Papers are invited for presentation in the following themes. Original case studies/practical work done using the OSS mentioned below for LIS activities and services, research, etc, only will be considered for publication. The given themes are only indicative and not exhaustive. Themes 1. Open Access - Open Access Initiatives (OAI) - Benefits and uses of OSS 2. OSS - Protocol and Standards for OSS - OAI-PMH NCIP, Z39.50, OAI-PMH, VOIP, OpenURL, SRU 3. Free and Open Source Software - FOSS/FLOSS/NRCFOSS/FSF- OSS research and development 4. Open Access Journals(OAJ) 5. Open Source Library Software Koha, NewGenLib, Evergreen,OpenBiblio,PMB SW for genertaing MARC records 6. Open Source Repository Software - DSpace, GSDL, Eprints, Fedora,etc 7. Content Management Software Drupal,Joomla,etc 8. E-Leaning Tools Software - Moodle 9. Other Open Source Software/tools for LIS work - Bibliography generation,Reference Management, Statistical Analysis Software, MARC tools, Open Journals System, Social Networking tools Document Scanning and OCR, etc 11. Problems in using OSS- Copyright issues 12.Promoting OSS for LIS activities - creating awareness INVITED PAPERS Each session will focus on a specific emerging topic with special keynote address by subject experts from various reputed institutions across the country. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Working papers based on research work, case studies and implementation of Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and also published in SALIS journals. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. The editorial committee has right to accept or reject a paper based on the recommendation of the editorial committee. Authors are requested to submit two hard copies of full papers and a soft copy on CD as per the specifications: format: MS-WORD, font: Times New Roman, size: 12, space: 1.5 Line, paper size: A4, column: single, reference style: APA style, keyword: 2-5 words, abstract: 100 - 200 words, full paper length: 3 to 8 pages in camera-ready form along with the Registration Fee. Charts, graphs, photographs if absolutely essential only any be inserted at the proper place in the paper. Maximum of three authors only can contribute a paper. An author can send maximum two papers only. Papers will be accepted only if it is prepared as per the conference specifications and with registration fee. A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented / published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. BEST PAPER AWARD SALIS Best Paper Award for LIS professionals and students (based on content, quality, innovative idea, research work, case studies, etc) will be given for the bestpaper presented in the conference REGISTRATION FEE* Programme Deputed Individual Students Conference 1000 800 700 The Registration fee may be paid by DD in favour of 'The Organizing Secretary, OSILS 2012' payable at Chennai. RESOURCE PERSONS Experts and eminent personalities from various leading academic and research institutions all over India PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The conference programme consists of inaugural session,technical sessions, invited lectures, contributed papers, product presentation cum exhibitions from reputed vendors and knowledge dissemination institutions which will create more awareness among the participants on the conference themes. ACCOMMODATION The delegates can contact the Organizing Secretary for accommodation. Accommodation will be arranged against advance payment in hostels/nearby hotels. TRANSPORT Transport will be arranged to pick up and drop the delegates from Tambaram bus/railway station Conference Secretariat Dr. P. Panneerselvam Orgnising Secretary & Librarian B.S. Abdur Rahman University G.S.T Road, Vandalur Chennai - 600048 India. Phone: +91-044- 22751347 / 48 / 50 09940614272 www.bsauniv.ac.in e-Mail: pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com p_panneer(a)yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium-3
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 21 May '12

21 May '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 DRTC Colloquium (3) 2011-2013 ABSTRACT Cloud Computing and application in Libraries Cloud computing is a new technology model for IT services which many businesses and organizations are adopting. It allows them to avoid locally hosting multiple servers and equipment and constantly dealing with hardware failure, software installs, upgrades and compatibility issues. For many organizations, cloud computing can simplify processes and save time and money. Libraries may soon be building and managing their own data centers. This model would let libraries maintain more control over the applications and data stores that contain sensitive, private information about patrons. In this presentation we discuss Infrastructure virtualization through cloud computing which is an attractive choice due to growth in the size of the indexed document collection, new features and most prominently usage. With the purpose of applying Cloud Computing to library, the presentation proposed to improve current user service model with Cloud Computing. Also try to explore some of the security issues surrounding data location, mobility and availability and also discuss how cloud computing solutions could be beneficial to libraries. Facet Speaker Overview Anurodh Kr.Sinha Cloud Computing Sonali Kishore Kalani Features and Issues Mayukh Biswas Cloud Computing in Libraries Amit Kumar Shaw Recent Trends and Conclusion Subhashish Das Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 23rd May, 2012 Time: 2.00pm All are cordially invited (Dr. M. Krishnamurthy) Colloquium Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access Week in India
by Sridhar Gutam 21 May '12

21 May '12

Dear All, We are trying to have Open Access Week celebrations < http://www.openaccessweek.org/> in India during Oct 22-28, 2012 under the banner 'Open Access India. The OAI is is driven by OA evangelists in India of researchers and librarians and others from various fields and it would be the first celebrations under OAI in all over the India. It is planned to organize a national seminar/dialogue with the generous support of the organsiations working for the open access or open knowledge. Please join us and show your support for the Open Access to Public Funded Research. Join OAI on Facebook Group, <https://www.facebook.com/groups/oaindia/> Facebook Page <https://www.facebook.com/oaindia/>, Google Group < http://groups.google.com/group/oaindia>, Linkedin Group < http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Open-Access-India-4331373>. Regards, Sridhar __________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotech. (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture <http://www.cishlko.org> Joint Secretary, Agricultural Research Service Scientists' Forum<http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/1168> Convener, Open Access India <https://www.facebook.com/oaindia> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=6W1MSSwAAAAJ&pagesize=100&… <https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam> <http://twitter.com/gutam2000><http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/rss.html> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for the post of Assistant Librarian
by Bharat Alasandi 21 May '12

21 May '12

Dear Sir / Madam, Bharatesh Education Trust's Global Business School, Belgaum is reputed B-School Running full time MBA programme Affiliated to Rani Channamma University, Belgaum need full time Assistant Librarian Qualification • BLISc or MLISc Experience: • Good communication skill • Good computer knowledge Interested candidates can send their resumes to the following e-mail address *director(a)betgbs.in and cc to bharat(a)betgbs.in * -- Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406 -- 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 Harish Y S 18 May '12

18 May '12

Dear sir one of our faculty member required Following journal articles, you are one of the co author to this article if available send this article to below address or email attachment. *Title - *Preparation of Carbon Fiber Fabric Reinforced hydroxyapatite/epoxy Composite by RTM Processing *Author(s) :* Tao Fu; Jun-Liang Zhao; Jian-Hua Wei; Yong Han; Ke-Wei Xu Author Address : State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 People's Republic of China *Source :* Journal of Materials Science, Vol.39 No.4, Feb 2004 [Page 1411-1413] * DOI: *10.1023/B:JMSC.0000013906.60034.e8 http://www.springerlink.com/content/r73t341813q2k582/ -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysore-8, Mob - +919886384826 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian at Farooqia Dental College, Mysore
by Ali, K. S 18 May '12

18 May '12

Dear Sir / Madam, Applications are invited for the posts of Assistant Librarian and Librarian Assistant at Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore. Qualification: • BLISc or MLISc • DLISc or BLISc Experience: • 0 - 2 year • Good communication skill • Good computer knowledge • Local candidate’s preferred Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience Send your resume to alimysore(a)gmail.com -- With regards Ali K S Librarian Farooqia Dental College & Hospital Mysore - 570021 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service
by Jayadev P Hiremath 18 May '12

18 May '12

<http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/print/10489> After several months of beta testing, 3M has launched the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service<http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MLibrarySystems/Home/Products/…>. It is available to patrons at beta locations across the USA and will be available at ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim to share the Cloud Library system with those beyond the beta sites and early adopters. The ebook solution includes a comprehensive subscription for both digital content and in-library hardware, along with apps for borrowing and reading. Patrons can browse the digital bookshelf and select, check out, and read ebooks via the internet or by using 3M Discovery Terminal download stations in their library. The ebooks are compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, Nooks, Androids, and 3M eReaders. Titles from publishers that include Random House and IPGwill be distributed via the 3M Cloud Library. - Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sinking Library
by Jayadev P Hiremath 18 May '12

18 May '12

http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-lab/219877401/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nida_s/5438477033/ Petrus Spronk Bluestone sculpture Corner of Swanston and La Trobe Streets Born in Holland, Petrus Spronk immigrated to Australia in 1957 and trained as a ceramicist and sculptor in South Australia. He was commissioned to undertake Architectural Fragment for the Swanston Street Walk Public Art Project in 1992, and it was unveiled the following year. Sited outside the State Library of Victoria, the pyramidal, Port Fairy bluestone sculpture represents a fragment of the library emerging from the pavement as an archaeological artefact might. It has been conceived to engage with its environment, visually connecting to its surroundings through both form and material. Spronk's intention was to create a dialogue of sorts between art, history and place. His inspiration was Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias', which speaks of the fragile and transient nature of all that is human. Quoting from the poem, the pedestal reads: 'My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my work you Mighty, and despair.' Architectural Fragment is a Pythagorean triangle, which expresses a strong association with the geometry of ancient Greece. Like a fallen classical monument, it reflects the past and alludes to the transience of the present. -- Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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