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Reminder: Publishing of papers preseneted at XXIX IATLIS National Conference, 20-22 March 2013, DRTC, Bangalore
by HPS Kalra 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Colleagues, IATLIS is going to publish select papers presented at the XXIX IATLIS conference on the theme "LIS education and research: Persistent and debatable issues" held from 20-22 March 2013 at DRTC, Bangalore. This is a reminder to all authors who presented their papers at the conference to update and revise their papers and send us the same by 17 February 2014 at iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com , if updated/revised paper not already sent before, so that their papers could be considered for inclusion in the volume. Papers received after this date would not be entertained. Kindly mention "Updated/edited paper of 2013 conference" in the subject line of your email communication. HPS Kalra General Secretary, Indian Association of Teachers of Library & Information Science (IATLIS) C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 Punjab. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TGT Librarian - Airforce Balbharati School- New Delhi
by nikesh 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

TGT Librarian @ Airforce BalBharati School New Delhi Application details can be obtained from http://www.airforcebalbharatischool.com/Downloads/2013-14/Announcement/Teac… http://www.airforcebalbharatischool.com/Home/Default.aspx Regards *Nikesh Narayanan *I Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 Mobile: +918130995687 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for a Conference Paper (COMADEM)
by Dinesh Siddaiah 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Friends, Could you please try to arrange below mentioned Conference paper from COMADEM 2011...!!! We are trying to get this paper from almost two months. "*Modelling of an induction motor-gearbox transmission with respect to condition monitoring*" published in the Proceedings of the 24th international congress on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM 2011) vol 1 (Stavanger, Norway) pp 808-816, ISBN 0-9541307-2-3. Best Regards, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Anil Singh 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Thanks to all professional colleagues who shared their views on this important topic. I have some few observations : 1. As Mr. Mishra said that there is shortage of technological advanced manpower. It is not true. In India, it has been seen that we are deliberately emphasizing that there is a shortage of quality manpower in every field whether it is teaching, librarianship or any other. It is ridiculous to say because India has a population of 1.25 billion. There are lakhs of brilliant persons are unemployed, but due to lack of proper recruitment system we are unable to get these people. 2. I am 100% agree with the comments given by Moorthy Sir. But the question is that if there is internal candidate who is meritorious and deserving, then call only 6-7 candidates to full fill the procedure. In reality, institutions are calling 70-100 candidates for this process. Recently one of the prominent institute in Delhi has called 70 candidates for one post of AL in SC category, while it was known to most of the candidates that internal candidate will be selected. Though it was different matter that the candidate was deserving. 3. Many times it has also been observed that in-spite of having meritorious internal candidate, external candidates are selected due to political pressure and sometime it is also happening that after the selection committee meeting, interview results are changed. These both the situations were faced by me also. And due to these manipulations, we are lacking quality people in Library science. If we really want quality people in this profession or in whole academics, than we have to start our recruitment process through SSC and UPSC. Anil Singh Assistant Director (Library Services) Competition Commission of India (CCI) 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 5:23 PM, <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview (Pradip Das) > 2. Re: Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview > (Aragonda L Moorthy) > 3. Selection of internal candidates (rajesh kumar) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:04:35 +0530 > From: Pradip Das <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> > To: Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> > Cc: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com, > libtech(a)yahoogroups.com, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, > iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Selection of Internal Candidates in the > Interview > Message-ID: > <CAOTjKANih4-5pfJCL+zZJmdghvfy5SkVqOojRODmEqyDihc_Cw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Dear all professionals, > I am also fully agreed with Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra. It was there, it has > been there, and it will be there. But yes, it is true that many > institutions/organisations do have some interview procedure also > advertisement procedure for the sake of their point to show UGC or > concerned authority. It has to be done by the institution. For example, > UGC/AICTE granted institution need have librarian with NET/SET qualified. > Sometimes they are taking non NET/SET candidate and putting advt. each and > every year to show that they are not getting NET/SET qualified Librarian in > their organisation and leting the existing librarian to continue. If we > see this one side, it is also good for those who are really good and > qualified but don't have NET/SET. > Regards, > > *Regards,** ......* > > _____________________ > > *Pradip Das* > > *Deputy Librarian,* > > *SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (A Deemed to-be > University)* > > *Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering,* > > *Bhakti Vedant Swami Marg, J. V. P. D. Scheme,* > > *Vile Parle (West), MUMBAI - 400056* > > *(** : +91-22-42334004, Cell : 9420836138* > > ****E-mail :**pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com > <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> * > > *Or **Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com* <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com> > > *Visit us at : **www.nmims.edu* <http://www.nmims.edu/> > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > ************************************************************** > > On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Vinod Kumar Mishra < > vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear All, > > > > My view is what is the professional status i.e. capability of selected > > internal candidate so our strength of protest should be accordingly because > > so many external candidates also selected with the help of internal jack > > and their performance is very very poor. Therefore we should see the > > reputation & growth of that particular organization because of the selected > > candidates performance and then we can point out on their policy of > > recruitment. > > > > However now a days as far as library science is concern i feel that their > > is lack of devotional and technologically advanced manpower. Choosing the > > best out of poor is grate challenge for good recruiters but it is very easy > > for poor recruiters. > > > > > > > > On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:54:29 +0530 wrote > > >Dear Friends, > > > > > > > > Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal > > > > candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams > > > > and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But > > > > pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye > > > > wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't > > > > make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the > > > > institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then > > > > promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from > > > > various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be > > > > selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and > > > > they are just wasting their money as well as time. > > > > > > > > I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library > > > > Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have > > > > selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are > > > > calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by > > > > giving TA to the outsider candidates. > > > > > > > > Please give your feedback on this issue. > > > > > > > > -- > > > > with regards, > > > > > > > > Anil Singh > > > > Assistant Director (Library Services) > > > > > > > > Competition Commission of India (CCI) > > > > (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) > > > > 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, > > > > 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, > > > > New Delhi - 110066 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > > > believed to be clean. > > > > > > > >

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Discussion on RDA
by Salman Haider 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Please join Pinterest Group Board on RDA. Please visit http://www.pinterest.com/rdacataloging/resource-description-access-rda/ *Resource Description & Access (RDA)* A Social Media Board For Everyone on Resource Description & Access (RDA) and other issues related to Cataloging & Metadata. Join and Share with the world the best pins on RDA. We love people who are passionate about RDA Cataloging. If you want to be added to the Group send me an email on salman.mlisc(a)gmail.com with your Pinterest URL & I'll add you as a collaborator, then you can invite all your friends. On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 9:31 AM, T. Shahab . <tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in>wrote: > Sir, > Thanks for a very encouraging response from Mr. Harinrayana. I am hopeful > that it will give a much needed fillip to discussions in various library > fora regarding the issues involving RDA implementations. Professional > Library Associations are requested to be alive about latest > changes/modifications and useful improvements in the professional practices > to keep everybody abreast. We also need to carry-on discussion about the > BIBFRAME to create understanding about this evolving cataloging format. > Regards > Dr. T. Shahab > HMS Central library > Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:03 PM, N.S. Harinarayana < > ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear Professionals, > > I do completely agree with Dr. Shahab. RDA is the new content standard > in > > resource description activity. It brings positive changes to the OPACs > > and they are (changes) likely to be more user friendly. RDA is developed > > to cater to the description of various kinds of information resources > > including the digital ones. It removes the Anglo-American bias which > was > > evident in AACR2. RDA is based on the conceptual model FRBR published by > > IFLA as early as 1998. RDA employs many new terminologies suggested by > > FRBR and the organization of RDA is completely different than that of > > AACR2. However, RDA rules are not completely different than AACR2; as > such > > it is to be perceived as the next stage in the evolution of cataloguing > > rules. RDA was published in 2010 (RDA Toolkit) and in place as an > > official cataloging standard from 2013 onwards in many leading national > > libraries including Library of Congress and other libraries across the > > world. > > > > It is high time that India also participate in this transition at its > > earliest. I am of the construed opinion that unless we adopt RDA, we can > > not meet sufficiently the requirements of changing needs of cataloguing > > description. Hence, I suggest the following for consideration of the > > concerned: > > 1) The National Library of India should implement RDA for its > cataloguing > > activity and declare that RDA to be the national standard for all > > cataloguing activities in government and other public libraries. > > 2) Library schools should start teaching RDA and AACR2 should be phased > > out as quickly as possible. > > 3) Library software vendors should implement RDA in their systems at the > > earliest. > > 4) Library associations have to educate and impress upon the libraries > > under their jurisdiction to implement RDA at the earliest. > > 5) There should be some national policy to identify the standards to be > > followed by all types of libraries in India. > > 6) Series of training programmes should be conducted to train the > > librarians and teachers in RDA by library schools and libraries. > > 7) Academic staff colleges can come forward to conduct short term > > programs to train the teachers and librarians. > > > > At this juncture I would also like to point out that BIBFRAME is another > > standard in resource description activity which is evolving and likely to > > replace MARC very soon. Let there be discussion about these standards > > among Indian librarians and we should come out with plan of action for > > implementing these with all seriousness. Incidentally it may be noted > that > > I introduced these two standards in the refresher courses held recently > at > > Mysore, Calicut and Goa. > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:18 AM, T. Shahab . < > tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in>wrote: > > > >> Dear Moderator > >> Very lively discussions are going on the OCLC forum regarding the > problems > >> associated with the implementation of the RDA (Resource Description & > >> Access) which is the new system of cataloging rules that is replacing > the > >> traditional AACR-2 convention. > >> I hope the professional librarians and academicians should take-up the > >> thread of discussion to educate about the changes in cataloging > practices > >> in the Indian context. > >> Regards > >> Dr. T. Shahab > >> HMS Central library > >> Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi > >> > >> -- > >> This message has been scanned for viruses and > >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > >> believed to be clean. > >> > >>

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Discussion on RDA (N.S. Harinarayana)
by Shekar H P 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Professional Friends, GREETINGS FOR THE DAY...!!! I do agree with the point raised by Dr. Sahab on implementation of RDA, which is need of the hour and the beautiful suggestions given by Dr. N.S.Harinarayana. Good thinking from a good people with a professional zeal. Thanks for awakening the State / National Associations and their role Sir. Adverting to the suggestions No.4&5 given by Dr. N.S. Harinarayana- As we all know, there are too many associations in the State / National level and most of them are in sound sleep. The associations are hardly activate once in 2-3 years (during elections and formation of new governing body). Poor individual professional cannot expect more from such associations. There are hundreds of burning issues facing by the librarians irrespective of their discipline- mainly related to HR. Broadly, to name few- (Applies to both the Librarians of Govt. and Private institutions): 1. Cadre & Recruitment policy, 2. Standard procedure of appointment, 3. Uniformity in qualification for different cadre in different sector / institutions, 4. Pay Parity, 5. Standardization of designation, 6. Conducting training programmes for freshers (like in any other departments), 7. Updated, uniformity in LIS curriculum etc. Basic Infrastructure issue in the PU(+2) / Degree Colleges in the state is another main area one should concentrate. Next priority may be given to the IT-implementation and its policy related issues. Of course there are few standard guide lines given by Dr. SRR and others long back. But again needs to check with its relevance and the percentage of its application in the present scenario. As you are aware, most of the committees formed by the State / Central Governments to frame / review the policies and procedures related to librarianship converted as curse to the profession. Most of the report/verdicts / implementation of rules are yielding adverse effect to the profession. Ex: FDP Minor / Major projects to Librarians-dropped out. Friends, my question is, who is responsible for all these? Who is going to bell the cat? Ultimately an Association, hope you will agree with me. Do we need an association which is helpless to concentrate on these issues? Kindly raise your voice, awake and fight for the real cause. Please Note: Views are personal. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanking you With warm regards -- *Dr. Shekar H.P.* Head, Knowledge Resource Centre IBS Business School, #231, Near Kengeri Check post Mysore Road, Bangalore-560060 Karnataka - India Ph: (O): 080-66222244 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Prabhat Ranjan 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Vinod K. Mishra, I read the posts on the forum. We might be agree that some external candidates with internal jacks have worse candidature than some internal candidates. But, there are also candidates that are external and have no internal jacks. They may be merited or without merit. It is the selection process that should be capable to choose right candidates. It it is not so, then selection process is not worthy to the same. Why jacks are applied and with jacks are selected? LIS community has to answer it. Regards, On 1/30/14, Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > My view is what is the professional status i.e. capability of selected > internal candidate so our strength of protest should be accordingly because > so many external candidates also selected with the help of internal jack and > their performance is very very poor. Therefore we should see the reputation > & growth of that particular organization because of the selected candidates > performance and then we can point out on their policy of recruitment. > > However now a days as far as library science is concern i feel that their is > lack of devotional and technologically advanced manpower. Choosing the best > out of poor is grate challenge for good recruiters but it is very easy for > poor recruiters. > > > > On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:54:29 +0530 wrote >>Dear Friends, > > > > Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal > > candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams > > and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But > > pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye > > wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't > > make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the > > institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then > > promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from > > various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be > > selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and > > they are just wasting their money as well as time. > > > > I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library > > Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have > > selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are > > calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by > > giving TA to the outsider candidates. > > > > Please give your feedback on this issue. > > > > -- > > with regards, > > > > Anil Singh > > Assistant Director (Library Services) > > > > Competition Commission of India (CCI) > > (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) > > 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, > > 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, > > New Delhi - 110066 > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > >

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REading Material Magnifier - Assistive Technology
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Public Libraries where old people or persons with low vision frequent will benefit by this device. May be useful even in houses if you can afford it And perhaps in active libraries attached to Senior Citizens Association, Day Care Centers for the elderly etc Optelec ClearView One 18 Wide - Visual Impairment - Assistive Technology: BarrierBreak - Accessibility & Assistive Technology firm in Mumbai, India The ClearView One is an easy to use one touch simplicity desktop magnifier that provides crisp and clear magnification of any reading material placed under it. It features an adjustable 18.5-inch TFT panel screen with a standard tilting monitor … Visit the site and watch a video http://barrierbreak.com/assistive-technology/ Dr P Vyasamoorthy President: Society for Serving Seniors 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015. LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Selection of internal candidates
by rajesh kumar 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

This is with reference to comments made out by some of our colleagues on the selection of internal candidates.I do agree that selection process must be fair and transparent enough so that no body guess otherwise.We do believe that still there is honesty & transparency in the selection process at large, however, sometimes somehow some institute manipulate the process.I do agree with Dr Singh that institute should have framed its promotion policy/guidelines for their incumbent and be fair in making the selection process more transparent.This would eventually ensure equal & fair opportunity to all.However, it is also true that sometimes internal candidate seems to be equally competent and therefore deserves to be selected.So in my personal opinion it is the selection process which matters most and, therefore, each & every institute should adopt the fair means of selection process. I don't agree with the remarks made by Mr Mishra that there is lack of devoed and technologically sound manpower.It is quite unfornute to hear this from a person holding responsible position.I have been knowing personally a large number of library professionals who are more committed and devoted to this profession ,but unfortunately couldn't find a proper place where they would get proper exposure to new and emergent technologies.Moreover, it is the duty and responsiblity of the UGC/MHRD to ensure quality education in the field of LIS.Those Institutions which are pioneers in the field must extend their resources to others.Problem is with the availability of skilled and professional manpower in the various Deptt of LIS, poor infrastructures, lack of coordination amoongst DLIS,etc. regards Rajesh Kr Pandey AL(SLBSRSV) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar - Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur - Second Announcement
by Prahalad G Tadasad 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Professional Colleagues The preparations for the proposed two days national seminar on *"The Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research" on 6-7 March 2014 *in the Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur is in full swing. LIS professionals including interested stakeholders from other disciplines as well are showing good response. Last date for submission of full papers with registration fee is 15thFebruary 2014 is fast approaching and I request all the professionals to submit the full papers as per the stipulated time on the following themes and sub-themes of the seminar: *MAIN THEME:* "The Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research" *SUB THEMES* Sub-themes includes but not limited to the following: Ø Breaking barriers to literacy Ø Empowering the researchers Ø Promoting the Scholarly communication Ø Copyright update Ø Collection development strategies Ø Re-inventing the library housekeeping activities and services Ø Management of e-resources Ø Developing DL's, IR's and CMS's Ø Digital Media Ø Library space, finance and human resource management Ø Redefining the management of library and information centers Ø Redefining the ICT applications for libraries Ø Redefining LIS education Ø Best practices in libraries and new initiatives *REGISTRATION FEE* Individual: Rs. 1000.00 Research Scholars and Retired Professionals: Rs. 750 Students: Rs. 300.00 (Kit without conference proceedings) Accompanying family member: Rs. 500.00 (Kit without conference proceedings) *IMPORTANT DATES *Acceptance of full paper for presentation: 20.2.2014 Last date for Registration: 27.2.2014 Spot Registration: Available on prior intimation It is also being planned to bring out the Proceedings of Seminar in the book form with ISBN Number to be released on the Inaugural day of the seminar by including select papers and in the form of e-book again with ISBN by including all the papers accepted for presentation to be published through the Prasaranga of the University. We are planning to accommodate the delegates at nearby guest-houses or hotels or hostels on either no charges or some nominal charges (to be borne by the delegates). In case delegates require a comfort stay there are good number of budget hotels and also hotels of international standards at Bijapur. Accommodation may be arranged if request is sent at least seven days before the Seminar and in that case the delegates will have to bear the charges. I request all the professional colleagues to participate and present papers in the seminar and extend cooperation in the organization of the seminar. You can find more information on the website: www.kswu.ac.in *Prof P G Tadasad*, Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on "The Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research" Department of Library and Information Science Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti campus, Torvi Bijapur 586108, Karnataka, India Tel: 08352 - 229012 (O); 08352 - 272436 (R) Mob. 09448180973 You can also mail to: e-mail: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com; digitalshift2014(a)gmail.com -- Dr P G Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University Librarian (I/C) Special Officer Development Cell Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti, Torvi Bijapur 586108 Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(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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