February 2014 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

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by Vinod Kumar Mishra 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Dear All, Biju Patnaik Central Library of NIT Rourkela is organizing first National Workshop on "Library Automation (Koha), Content Management System (Joomla) & Data Migration: Challenges and Prospects" from 02-05 May, 2014 under the Series "Empowering Library Professionals to Empower Society (ELPES)-I" . The most peculiarity of this workshop is to provide training to the participants in such a way that they can Implement the same in real environment and the experts from NIT Rourkela library will provide them online/telephonic support up to at least Six month from the date of Workshop. However, professionals are always welcome if they want any support from us. The Details of the Workshop can be found at our Workshop Page at: http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/images/bpcl/workshop/ http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/bpcl/workshop/brochure.pdf http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/bpcl/workshop/form.pdf V.K. Mishra I/C Library & Workshop Convener With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, (Library In-Charge) Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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Job Vacancies..... Project Manager...... Library Automation....
by Tushar Popat 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

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Open Source software survey for LIS professionals
by Vimal Kumar V. 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Dear Friends, Please participate in the survey to know Open Source software usage among LIS professionals in India. http://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=7aqa85ozngde40w300479 Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Conference @ Manipal University - Last date for Registration
by Mahabaleshwara Rao 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, Welcome to National Conference on Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) at SEARCH - The Health Sciences Library and the Dept. of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka on 21-22 February, 2014. Kindly note that last date for registration for NACML is 15.2.2014. In view of the overwhelming response for NACML, organizing committee has decided to allow spot registration for those who have registered and confirmed their participationon or before 15.2.2014. Hence, we request you to kindly confirm your participation in NACML on or before 15.2.2014. Please ignore this mail in case you already registered for NACML / confirmed your participation in NACML. Thanks & Regards, Dr. Shivananda Bhat K. Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal; Ph: 0820 2922358 M: 9448842867 e-Mail: shiva.bhat(a)manipal.edu; shivanandabhatk(a)gmail.com Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao Joint Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal Ph: 0820 2922609 M: 9964498288 e-Mail: m.rao(a)manipal.edu; baikadi(a)yahoo.com On Wednesday, 22 January 2014 2:00 PM, Sharmila Ghosh <milaghosh(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear Dr Bhat / Dr Rao I am a freelance library professional (retired from regular employment) based in Delhi-NCR. I came across this post late and there is no time to prepare a full-length paper. I am interested to participate in this Conference, if I am able to book my travel tickets. I plan to make a short paper (on-spot) if you may permit so. Is it possible to get accommodation in the University Guest House? Kindly confirm Thanks and regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mahabaleshwara Rao <baikadi(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS Conference @ Manipal University To: "LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" <LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Dear All, SEARCH – The Health Sciences Library and Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka is organizing a national conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal. Conference details are in the below stated mail. You can find more information in the website: http://www.manipal.edu/research/pages/conferences.aspx Last date for submission of paper is 31.1.2014. Thanks& Regards, Dr. Shivananda Bhat K. Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal; Ph: 0820 2922358 M: 9448842867 mailto:e-Mail%3Ashiva.bhat@manipal.edu; shivanandabhatk(a)gmail.com Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao Joint Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal Ph: 0820 2922609 M: 9964498288 e-Mail:m.rao@manipal.edu;baikadi@yahoo.com On Friday, 13 December 2013 5:52 PM, Mahabaleshwara Rao <baikadi(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Dear Moderator, Please arrange to publish the following. Dear Sir/Madam, We are very glad to inform you that SEARCH – The Health Sciences Library and Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka is organizing a national conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 atthe Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal. Objectives· To provide an opportunity to LIS professionals to explore the ways and means to manage the modern libraries where electronic resources are playing a pivotal role in meeting the information needs of the users· To explore, discuss and share ideas and knowledge related to innovative modern library management systems to meet the needs of the changing environmentNACML is being organized as a part of Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. You can find more information in the website: http://www.manipal.edu/research/pages/conferences.aspx Looking forward for your participation in NACML. Feel free to contact: The Organizing Secretary NACML KMC Health Sciences Library ManipalUniversity Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka -- Sharmila Ghosh https://www.myparichay.in/profile/100003579518657 https://www.facebook.com/notes/sharmila-ghosh/my-professional-details/10546… https://www.facebook.com/notes/sharmila-ghosh/professional-associations-ach… https://www.facebook.com/notes/sharmila-ghosh/my-publications/1054670562492… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Request for an Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

Dear Library Professionals, One of our faculty member has urgently required the below mentioned article for his study and reference purpose. It would be highly appreciated if one can send the soft/hard copy of this article for his said purpose. Article Name: Neel-Darpan: The Image of a Peasant Revolt in a Liberal Mirror Author Name: Ranajit Guha Source Journal: *The Journal of Peasant Studies*, Vol. 2 (No. 1),1974 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: subhayu chattopadhyay <subhayu_india(a)rediffmail.com> Date: Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 11:57 AM Subject: Request for an Article To: "ajaysharma.lib(a)gmail.com" <ajaysharma.lib(a)gmail.com> Dear Mr. Sharma, Please refer to our telephonic conversation regrading of accessing to an article. The details of the article are as follows: Ranajit Guha, "Neel-Darpan: The Image of a Peasant Revolt in a Liberal Mirror," *The Journal of Peasant Studies*, Vol. 2 (No. 1),1974, London. Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind cooperation. Regards Subhayu Chattopadhyay <http://sigads.rediff.com/RealMedia/ads/click_nx.ads/www.rediffmail.com/sign…> Get your own *FREE* website, *FREE* domain & *FREE* mobile app with Company email. *Know More >*<http://track.rediff.com/click?url=___http://businessemail.rediff.com/compan…> -- 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 Office Land Line: +91 3463 262783 Ext. 220 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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ILA Award Announcement Invitation
by Anil Singh 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

Dear Sir, Please put the following award announcement invitation on LIS forum mailing list. 1. ILA-VENDANAIKEE FELLOWSHIP 2. ILA-CD SHARMA AWARD 3. ILA-A G MOTIWALE AWARD 4. ILA-P V VERGHESE AWARD 5. ILA-DR. K PADMA UMAPATHY AND KS UMAPATHY FELLOWSHIP IN LIBRARY & INFO. SCIENCE 6. ILA-Dr. L M PADHYA BEST UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AWARD 7. ILA-Dr. PSG KUMAR LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 8. ILA-GIDWANI-DESHPANDEY BEST ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN AWARD Please send your application to general secretary ILA on the mail ID - ask(a)ilaindia.net <ask(a)ilaindia.net%20> & hard copy to ILA Office latest by 17th February 2014. Further detail can be seen at Indian Library Association Official Website at www.ilaindia.net Thanks & Regards, Vice-President - North Pravin Kr. Choudhary -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nominations for ILA Awards
by Anil Singh 08 Feb '14

08 Feb '14

Dear Professional Colleagues, Nominations are invited for various ILA awards which would be given at 59th ILA Conference to be held at IIT Roorkee. The details of the awards and nomination form are given at ILA website http://www.ilaindia.net/. Filled-in Nomination form should reach ILA office on the address given below latest by 17th Februray 2014. The General Secretary, Indian Library Association, Flat No 201, A-40/41, Ansal Building, Dr Mukherjee Magar, DELHI - 110009 Phone: 011-27651743 E-mail: raipardeep(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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Vacuum Cleaner
by SAIACS, Chief Librarian 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Dear Colleagues, I am seeking your opinion on choosing a good vacuum cleaner for our library. We would like to keep our books dust free as much as possible J. Your suggestions and experiences will help us to identify a good one for us. Please share your thoughts and experience in this regard. With kind regards Yesan Sellan, B.Com., MLISc., PGDLAN, UGC-NET Chief Librarian South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) 363 Dodda Gubbi Cross Road, Kothanur P.O., Bangalore 77, India Phone: 91 80 2846 5235/5344/ 5649, Fax: 91 80 28465412, Mobile: 91-9972348251 <http://www.saiacs.org/> www.saiacs.org Alternative Email: <mailto:yesans@gmail.com> yesans(a)gmail.com ______________________________________ IMPORTANT : This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. P Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Library Trainees at CBSE, New Delhi
by Mailing List Admin 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2014 15:56:07 +0530 From: Dr. B.N. Singh <byanktesh(a)gmail.com> Dear friends, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi has invited applications for the post of ‘Library Trainees’ on contractual basis. For more details please visit http://www.cbseacademic.in/career.html Thanks Dr. B.N. Singh Deputy Director (Library) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Under Ministry of Human Resourse Development Ministry (MHRD) Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue New Delhi-110002 (M) 9999196948 Email: byanktesh(a)gmail.com

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Scholarship for Public Librarians to attend NEXT Library conference in Chicago
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Next Library 2014 will be held June 20-25, 2014 at Chicago Public Library in Chicago, Illinois, United States. This years theme is Accelerate Learning. The 2014 NEXT Library Conference is an international gathering of forward thinking library professionals, innovators and decision-makers who are pushing boundaries and making changes that support learning in the 21st century. The conference will explore bold new visions and ideas that position public libraries as the learning center in our local communities. Scholarship support is available to public librarians from less developed countries in travel and conference registration fees for one week of conference attendance in Chicago. More details from http://www.nextlibrary.net/grant-next-library-2014 Applications are due Monday, March 3, 2014. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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