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NPTEL - NMEICT WORKSHOP - 31st August - 1 September 2012 at NIT, WARANGAL
by Praveen Kumar V 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Dear Friends, A Two Day Workshop on NPTEL-NMEICT ( National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) WORKSHOP JOINTLY ORGANIZED BY NPTEL, IIT MADRAS& NIT, WARANGAL From 31st August to 1 September 2012 At Centre for Innovation and Incubation, National Institute of Technology, Warangal Last Date for Registration:27th August 2012 No Registration Fee See the attachment for more information or following web link http://www.nitw.ac.in/nitw/announcements/nptelnitwbrochure.pdf Thank you, With regards PRAVEEN KUMAR V E mail: mail_praveen12(a)yahoo.co.in Phone: 93930 11696, 94948 44571 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Happy Librarians Day 2012
by Nitin S. Joshi Joshi 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Dr. SHIYALI RAMAMRITA RANGANATHAN (August 9, 1892 - September 27, 1972) Father of Library Science in India “Man’s personality is dynamic. It is ever in flux. It seeks enfoldment at its own speed, in its own way, and towards its own fullness. Such enfoldment is true education.” “The mind, if established in a state of activation, is not exhausted as quickly as the body. It recovers from exhaustion. It is ever in ecstasy and radiates.” 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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Invitation for Librarian's day and prof. M A Gopinath endowment lecture
by rajendrababu.hanumanthappa＠wipro.com 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) #702, Upstairs, 42nd cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore-10 LIBRARIAN'S DAY & PROF. M.A.GOPINATH ENDOWMENT LECTURE Endowment Lecture by Prof. NEELAMEGHAN Former Director, DRTC, Bangalore. Presided by Smt. SEETHALAKSHMI CHINNAPPA Former Director, Bangalore. Guest of Honor PROF. M.A.GOPINATH Former Professor, DRTC, Bangalore. Date: 17th August 2012 Venue: S R E L S Time: 6 pm Rajajinagar, Bangalore. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED P.Y. Rajendra Kumar H. Rajendra Babu President, KALA Secretary, KALA Office Bearers & Members,KALA Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kerala Library Association Newsletter, Vol 41, No 1-2, July-Dec.2011 released
by faisal sl 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Dear All, The KLA Newsletter, Vol 41, No 1-2, July-Dec.2011 is available at http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/publications.htm Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association <http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org%20>(KLA) Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World Digital Libraries: An International Journal (WDL) announces Call for Papers
by Yogita Ahuja 12 Aug '12

12 Aug '12

CALL FOR PAPERS World Digital Libraries: An International Journal (WDL) announces Call for Papers World Digital Libraries: An International Journal is a peer reviewed bi-annual journal on digital libraries. The journal is being published since last 4 years and has already gained acclamation among the global library community. Previous issues are available at http://bookstore.teriin.org/journal_inside.php?material_id=477 The aim of the journal is to advance the theory and practice of acquisition, organization, management and dissemination of digital information on a sustainable basis. The journal is having global coverage and provides a platform for library and information science professionals to express views and share experiences. The journal seeks quality research papers/articles/reviews/short communications that present original theoretical approaches and experimental case studies related to digital library development and maintenance. · * Issues related to electronic resources management, digital preservation, multiple access, multi-linguality; and other DL technology aspects * Theoretical and methodological issues of DL * Digital rights management, copyright issues and other security aspects; * Initiatives taken towards digitization through lucid case studies; * Current developments across the globe The contribution should examine concepts, analyses, new approaches, and techniques pertaining to this field. Case studies covering new initiatives, as well as procedural breakthroughs of important issues in the digital library field would be included. Book reviews will cover recent books in the field, reviewed by an independent reviewer. Please refer to any previous issue or write to us for Instructions to Authors All submissions will be peer-reviewed using the criteria of originality, accuracy, and quality of contribution in these fields. You are requested to submit paper for the same to pkbhatta(a)teri.res.in address below. Dr P K Bhattacharya Editor, World Digital Libraries Knowledge Management Division TERI Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Tel: 24682100, 41504900 Fax: 24682144-24682145 E-mail: pkbhatta(a)teri.res.in Thanking you and with personal regards Yours sincerely, Yogita Ahuja Information Analyst TERI Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 E-mail: yogita.ahuja(a)teri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SLA 2013 USA Announced
by Dr.Nabi Hasan 12 Aug '12

12 Aug '12

The SLA 2013 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO will be held 9-11 June in San Diego, under the theme "Connect, Collaborate and Strategize." The conference will feature focused continuing education courses, 4 lengthened session slots (2 hours rather than 90 minutes) to allow for the most in-depth discussion possible, and a cutting edge exhibit hall. The keynote speaker is Mike Walsh, author of The CEO of Tomorrow and leading authority on the digital revolution and emerging markets. Thanks and regards, -- Nabi Hasan, Ph.D. Borlaug Fellow (Cornell University, USA) Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016, India Phone - +91-11-2659-1452 (Work) E-mail: nabihasan(a)gmail.com ; hasan(a)library.iitd.ac.in Web: http://library.iitd.ac.in/about/hasan.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library Automation and Networking organised by Dept of LIS, Kalyani University
by Prof. Juran Krishna Sarkhel 11 Aug '12

11 Aug '12

Dear Moderator,Please post the following workshop notiofication: Sincerely,Dr. J. K. Sarkhel Professor of Library & Information Science & Director, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning University of Kalyani Kalyani-741235 West Bengal; India Mobile: 09433175705 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Workshop on Library Automation and Networking organised by Dept of LIS, Kalyani University Department of Library & Information Science of the University of Kalyani will organise workshop of NMEICT Project on "Library Automation and Networking" for library professionals of UGC/AICTE affiliated colleges under the sponsorship of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India during 19-22 September, 2012. Interested candidates may send their details (Name, designation, college name and address, college affiliation, email id and mobile number) to lan.nmeict(a)gmail.com for consideration. Please note that working professionals employed in UGC/AICTE affiliated college libraries are only eligible. No TA/DA and accommodation are admissible for this workshop. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: PhD Questionnaire
by subhash khode 11 Aug '12

11 Aug '12

Subject: Collection of Data for Ph.D. Thesis Dear Sir/Madam, I take pleasure in forwarding a questionnaire for receiving inputs from you for my Ph.D. Thesis entitled “*Open Source Software in Libraries and Research Institutions of India : A Study* ’’. I am pursuing my Ph.D. at the M.P. Bhoj Open University, Bhopal under the guidance of Dr. Sunil Singh Chandel. *If you or your library does not use open source software but you are familiar with the concept of open source software. Therefore I would like to request you to complete the questionnaire. If you not familiar with OSS concept please do not* *fill the same.If you are user of OSS then inform me i will send user category questionnaire.* * * *http://sgiz.mobi/s3/f987588013f2 (Only for non-user category)* I would be grateful if you could kindly fill the questionnaire at the earliest and return it. -- Subhash Khode * Home Address *Subhash Khode Chief Librarian 164/226, Shastri Nagar Mahakal Institute of Technology Ujjain(MP) 456010 Behind Air Strip, Dewas Road Near Playground Ujjain(MP) 9827784125 -- Subhash Khode * Home Address *Subhash Khode Chief Librarian 164/226, Shastri Nagar Mahakal Institute of Technology Ujjain(MP) 456010 Behind Air Strip, Dewas Road Near Playground Ujjain(MP) 9827784125 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Required for Research Purpose
by Ajay Kum Sharma 11 Aug '12

11 Aug '12

Dear Library Professionals, One of our research scholar has urgently need of the following articles for her research purpose. 1. Journal of Phycology; Volume: 26; Issue: 4; Month: 12; Year: 1990; Article: Effects of Substrate Relief on the Distribution of Periphyton in Laboratory Streams, I. Hydrology Author: Dean M. DeNicola ; C. David McIntire; 2. Journal of Phycology; Volume: 26; Issue: 4; Month: 12; Year: 1990; Article: Effects of Substrate Relief on the Distribution of Periphyton in Laboratory Streams. Ii. Interactions with Irradiance Author: Dean M. DeNicola ; David McIntire It would be highly appreciated if you send the soft copy of above mentioned articles. -- Thanks and regards. अजय कुमार शर्मा Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum *********************************************************** You can’t change the past but you can change the future, always remember to recycle... -- 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 Venue: British Council Library, Pune... On 12th August, 2012 (Sunday) at 11.00 am...
by Hemant Kumar Sahu 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

============================================================================================== Librarians’ Day 2012 Organized by Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), Western Zone National Institute of Virology (ICMR), Pune British Council Library, Pune Pune University Library and Information Science Association (PULISA) In collaboration with Special Library Association-Asian Chapter On 12th August, 2012 (Sunday) at 11.00 am Venue: British Council Library, 917 / 1 Fergusson College Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune – 411004, Maharashtra, Pune Theme of Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities of Library and Information Science Profession in Digital Era NO Registration Fees It has been decided to convene one day seminar on the above topic on the eve of Librarians’ Day-2012 to pay homage and tribute to our illustrious Guru Dr S R Ranganathan. We invite you and your colleagues to register yourself positively by August 11, 2012 for this professional event befittingly. We also request you kindly to promote the event among your professional circle in the areas of LISc. We look forward to meet you on Librarians’ Day-2012 at BCL, 917/1 FC Road Pune-411001 at above venue and date. Kindly, send your slides, if you are interested to share your experiences and expertise. Dr. Surya Nath Singh Sr. Library and Information Officer National Institute of Virology, Pune E-Mail: singh.sn(a)niv.co.in; snsingh(a)niv.co.in Mobile-9921988418 Email: singh.sn(a)niv.co.in and/ or British Council, British Library, 917 / 1 Fergusson College Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune – 411004, Maharashtra, Pune Phone: 91 (0) 20 25675909 Email: bl.pune(a)in.britishcouncil.org =========================================================================================== Circular forwarded on behalf of Dr. Surya Nath Singh, for your information and Registration please. Thanking you With Best Regards ************************************** Dr. Hemant Kumar Sahu B.Sc., M. Lib.I.Sc., PhD. Scientific Officer-B, Library Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411 007, Phone: + 91-020-25604308(o)-Library, Phone: 91-020-25604340 (o)- Direct fax: + 91-020 25604699 E-mail: hksahu(a)iucaa.ernet.in hksahu(a)gmail.com URL: http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~hksahu *************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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