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Your library can communicate using social networking sites
by Nitin S. Joshi Joshi 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Dear Professionals Respected Patron: The present day world is now communicating through Social Networks. Your users whether they are students or research scholars or faculty or scientists now use social networking sites more that their emails. The popularity of Twitter and Facebook justify this fact. Mobile phones, Tablets, and PCs have plugins and tools that simplify communication through social networking sites. The good news is, you can make your library to communicate to its users through these Social Networking Sites. NewGenLib Open Source can now enable your library to participate in Twitter, a Social Networking service. Twitter is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets". The service rapidly gained worldwide popularity, with over 300 million users as of 2011, generating over 300 million tweets and handling over 1.6 billion search queries per day. It has been described as "the SMS of the Internet." Tweets are publicly visible by default; however, senders can restrict message delivery to just their followers. Courtesy: Wikipedia How does NewGenLib use Twitter? ---------------------------------------------- The library must have a Twitter account. You can integrate NewGenLib with the library's Twitter account. Use case 1: Library Tweets are published on to the OPAC's home page through Profile widget. You can send Tweets directly from Librarian's interface. Use case 2: If the users want to receive direct messages from library they must register their Twitter Id with the library. Also they must follow the library twitter account. The following direct messages are sent by NewGenLib to the users' Twitter accounts - Check out notification - Check in notification - Renewal notification - Reservation notifications - Recall notices - Book lost notification Through Twitter NewGenLib enables SMS service in 77 countries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The direct messages mentioned above can now reach the mobiles of your users. Twitter has mobile services in 77 countries which includes United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caribbean, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic Congo, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Tajikistan, Tonga, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Yemen. How to integrate NewGenLib with Library's Twitter account? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A detailed documentation is available at http://www.verussolutions.biz/files/TwitterNewGenLib.pdf Download and Install NewGenLib Open Source -------------------------------------------------------------- A detailed installation notes to download and install NewGenLib Open Source is available at http://www.verussolutions.biz/kb/installationNew Installation, Data migration, Training and Support. All done FREE OF COST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ That's right !!! - We will Install the system for you - Migrate your old data to NewGenLib - Train you thoroughly on NewGenLib - Provide you support. Not just through forums but through "one to one" support services All are done free of cost. Please visit http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram to know more about this program Wishing you a happy library management Regards NewGenLib Open Source Team Nitin S Joshi Librarian MAEER’s MIT School of Management (MITSOM) Kothrud, Pune 411038 M- 09922587907 Direct Line- 020-30273597 www.mitsom.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-BOOKS OVERTAKES TRADITIONAL PAPERBACKS IN UK
by Ragaavendra R 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

E-books overtakes traditional paperbacks in UK Days of hardbound and paperback could soon end as e-books take over! With growing popularity of virtual books which can be downloaded on book reading devices, the real paper books have taken a back seat, the 'Daily Mail' reported. The online retailer 'Amazon' which started selling downloadable books in the UK in August 2010, has sold 114 internet book downloads for every 100 print books this year. Amazon's eReader devices, the Kindle range, have been a huge seller in Britain despite the fact consumers pay up to 70 per cent more than those in the USA. "We hit this milestone in the United States less than four years after introducing Kindle, so to reach this landmark after just two years in the UK is remarkable and shows how quickly UK readers are embracing Kindle," vice president of Kindle EU Jorrit Van der Meulen was quoted as saying. "As a result of the success of Kindle, we're selling more books than ever before on behalf of authors and publishers," Meulen added. However, this virtual success has been seen to be disastrous for independent book shops and are almost disappearing from most high streets. On the other hand, this has proved to be a good move for authors who can publish their books on-line, get direct access to readers and earn a big share of the sale money for themselves. The most popular downloads in the Kindle store so far this year have been the controversial Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy by the British writer EL James. More than two million digital versions of the sexually charged novels were sold in just four months. SOURCE LINK: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/e-books-overtakes-traditi… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- 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 kallol talukdar 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Dear Professionals Can you kindly provide me the pdf copies of the following articles please. 1. Effect of L-ascorbic acid on the climbing ability and protein levels in the brain of Drosophila model of Parkinson's disease. Khan S, Jyoti S, Naz F, Shakya B, Xx R, Afzal M, Siddique YH. Int J Neurosci. 2012 Jul 10. 2. The dietary supplementation of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) delayed the loss of climbing ability in Drosophila model of Parkinson's disease. Siddique YH, Ara G, Jyoti S, Afzal M. J Diet Suppl. 2012 Mar;9(1):1-8. 3. SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE TOXICITY IN Drosophila melanogaster: DELAYED PUPATION, REDUCED ADULT EMERGENCE, AND INDUCED OXIDATIVE/NITROSATIVE STRESS IN ECLOSED FLIES. Arch Insect Biochem Physiol. 2012 Aug;80(3):166-85. 4. D-chiro-Inositol and Pinitol Extend the Life * Span of Drosophila melanogaster. Hada B, Yoo MR, Seong KM, Jin YW, Myeong HK, Min KJ. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2012 Jul 25. Thanking you. Regards, ** *KALLOL DAS* *Information Scientist* * **Nagaland University,* *Lumami - 798627* * **Hello: 8974054980* * **www.nagauniv.org.in* <http://www.nagauniv.org.in/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. S.R. Ranganathan's Birth Anniversary Special lecture at DRTC
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Indian Statistical Institute DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 Professor S R Ranganathans Birth Anniversary Special Lecture Part of DRTC Golden Jubilee Celebration Name of the Speaker : Dr. A.L. Moorthy Former Director, DESIDOC, New Delhi Lecture Topic : Scholarly Communication and Intellectual Property Rights Date and Time : 8th August 2012, 10:30 am Venue : G-16, DRTC Class Room, ISI Campus, Bangalore-59 High Tea : 11:30 am All are cordially invited. A.R.D. Prasad Professor and Head, DRTC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need an Article
by Dr. A.T. Francis 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Dear Professionals, If you could send a copy of the following article,we will be highly obliged to you: Gallais A (1975). Selection with truncation in autotetraploids. Comparison with diploids. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 1975 Vol. 46 No. 8 pp. 387-394 Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Article "Exploring Dual Career Option for Library Professionals: Symbiosis between library and teaching positions"
by Puna Das 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Exploring Dual Career Option for Library Professionals: Symbiosis between library and teaching positions by V K J Jeevan Library Herald, 50(2), 180-190. Abstract: The paper argues for redesignation of librarians as teachers of library and information service and proposes an environment of dual career for library professionals where interested librarians can teach and interested teachers can practice in library for certain duration, depending on the wishes of the individual and needs of the institution concerned. The paper also calls for an institution independent career pattern for library professionals. http://indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:lh&volume=50&issue=2&articl… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA-NIC National Workshop on E-Granthalaya (11-13 Sept., Trivandrum, Kerala)
by faisal sl 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

INTRODUCTION e-Granthalaya is a library automation software from National Informatics Centre, Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India. Using this software the libraries can automate in-house activities as well as user services. The software can be implemented either in stand-alone or in client-server mode where database and WebOPAC are installed on the server PC while the data entry program is installed on client PCs. The software provides LAN/WAN based data entry solutions for a cluster of libraries where a centralized/Common database can be created with Union Catalogue output. The software provides Web OAPC interface to publish the library catalogue over Internet/Intranet. The software runs on Windows platform, compatible with Z39.50, MARC, ISO 2709 and UNICODE Compliant, thus, supports data entry in local languages. Know more at http://egranthalaya.nic.in As part of its continuing support to open and free software initiatives in LIS and to equip the professionals with skills to handle various Library Management Software, KLA is organizing this National Workshop during 11-13 Sept. 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram. OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP i. To give awareness to the participants on the need and importance of Library Automation and Networking in the Digital era. ii. To give an intensive and comprehensive hands-on training to the participants on one of the best and freely available Library Management Software in the country, E-Granthalaya, and to make them self-sufficient in its use. AREAS TO BE COVERED 1. Introduction to Library Automation and Networking 2. Introduction to E-Granthalaya 3. MS-SQL Server set-up 4. E-Granthalaya Modules including WebOPAC RESOURCE PERSONS 1. Shri Ram Kumar Matoria, Technical Director, Library and Information Services Division, NIC, New Delhi 2. Smt Sibi Anto, Scientist-B, NIC, Thiruvananthapuram WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Working Library and Information Science Professionals and Students in LIS. The total intake would be 40 Participants. REGISTRATION Registration fee is Rs 1750/- per participant (Rs.1500/- for KLA Members). This entitles the participant for the workshop kit [including software CD-ROM], lunch and refreshments. Selection will be made on a first come first served basis. Confirmation of registration will be intimated only through e-mail or telephone. HOW TO APPLY? Application form in the prescribed format [given overleaf or downloaded from the KLA website], along with Demand Draft drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association payable at Thiruvananthapuram should be sent to the address given below on or before 20 August 2012. General Secretary, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002 HOW TO REACH? The LBS Institute of Technology for Women is situated near the central prison complex in Poojappura. It is about 4kms from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station / KSRTC Thampanoor Bus Terminus. TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION Participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. ABOUT KLA Kerala Library Association (KLA) is the premier Professional Organization of Library and Information Science professionals in Kerala, established in 1971. KLA is playing an effective role in bringing together the Librarians in the Region under one banner, equips them with essential skills and emerging technologies and intervenes on their behalf for the total betterment of the profession. Know more at http://keralalibraryassociation.org ABOUT NIC National Informatics Centre (NIC) is a premier S & T institution of the Government of India, established in 1976, for providing e-Government / e-Governance Solutions adopting best practices, integrated services and global solutions in Government Sector. Know more at http://www.nic.in ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION Dr A. Gopikuttan, President (I/C), Kerala Library Association & Associate Prof. Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-34 Tel: 0471-2478034(O)/2368163 (R)/ Mob: 09446428163/ E-mail: agopikuttan.yahoo.co.in PROGRAMME COORDINATOR Shri S.L.Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association & Librarian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-04. Tel: 0471-2445854(O)/ Mob: 09447699724/ Email: slfaizal(a)gmail.com Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association (KLA) http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians' day 2012 at Kolkata
by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi 05 Aug '12

05 Aug '12

Librarians’ Day 2012 Organized by Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) Bengal Library Association (BLA) West Bengal Public Libraries Employees Association (WBPLEA) In collaboration with Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) On 12th August, 2012 (Sunday) at 9 am Venue B C Roy Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Diamond Harbour Road, Joka, Kolkata – 700104 Theme of Discussion Modernisation of Libraries through Open Source Software Registration Fees 100 (Rupees one hundred only) We invite you and your colleagues to register either with IASLIC, BLA, WBPLEA or with B C Roy Library, IIM-C positively by August 09, 2012 for this professional event befittingly to pay homage and tribute to our illustrious Guru Dr S R Ranganathan. We also request you kindly to promote the event among your professional circle in the areas of LIS. We look forward to meeting you on Librarians’ Day 2012 at IIM-C, Joka, Kolkata General Secretary IASLIC ========================================================================================================== পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor , Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, panigrahipk11(a)gmail.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Netherlands Member, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Award to Prof. Mallinath Kumbar
by N.S. Harinarayana 04 Aug '12

04 Aug '12

I am delighted to inform that Dr. Mallinath Kumbar, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore will be felicitated for his contributions to library development and library science by the Department of Public Library, Government of Karnataka on 12thAugust 2012 at Vidyaranya Kannada University, Hampi. He will be given an award on the occasion. Department of Public Library has organized this as a part of its celebrations of the current year “Librarian’s day”. I congratulate Prof. Mallinath Kumbar on his achievement. -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419788 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISKO 2012 - Invitation for the Inaugural Function
by Mailing List Admin 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE srels.bangalore(a)gmail.com Mon Jul 30 15:27:10 IST 2012 University of Mysore, Mysore in association with International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO) (India Chapter) Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore cordially invite you to the INAUGURAL FUNCTION of the 12TH INTERNATIONAL ISKO CONFERENCE (6-9 August 2012) on 6th August 2012 at 4.45 p.m. PROF. H.P. KHINCHA Chairperson, Innovation Council, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore inaugurates PROF. RICHARD P. SMIRAGLIA delivers Keynote Address PROF. V.G. TALAWAR Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysor presides Venue: Rani Bahadur Auditorium, Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, University of Mysore, Hunsur Road, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006 RSVP: Dr. K.S. Raghavan: 09448041026 Dr. N.S. Harinarayana: 09741533380 Dr. K.N. Prasad: 09880529534 PROGRAMME Lighting the Lamp Invocation Welcome Address : Prof. A. Neelameghan About ISKO : Mr. Peter Ohly Inaugural Address: Prof. H.P.Khincha Keynote Address : Prof. Richard P. Smiraglia Presidents Address Release of Book Cultural Frames of Knowledge Ed. by Richard P. Smiraglia and Hur-Li Lee : Prof. V.G. Talawar Vote of Thanks : Prof. K.S.Raghavan

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