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Thomson Reuters Launches Book Citation Index for Web of Knowledge
by G Mahesh 11 Oct '11

11 Oct '11

Press Release on the Thomson Reuter's website:http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/10/idUS27574+10-Oct-2011+HUG… Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:03am EDT Most comprehensive index of its kind helps complete the research picture with the inclusion of scholarly books to the world's most powerful search and discovery platform Philadelphia, PA, London, UK, October 10, 2011 - Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of information for businesses and professionals, today announced the launch of the Book Citation Index, a new resource within the Web of Knowledge platform covering 25,000 books in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities. The Book Citation Index is designed to enhance the powerful discovery and analysis capabilities of Web of Knowledge by incorporating comprehensive book citation data. Researchers can search for and identify the most relevant and esteemed literature along with the 12,000 peer-reviewed journals and 150,000 conference proceedings already indexed in Web of Knowledge, enabling users to navigate the links in citations across books, journals and proceedings. Books are indexed at the chapter level, resulting in improved searches and deeper insights into the citing behavior between books and the wider world of scholarly research. The new layer of citation data created by the addition of the Book Citation Index to Web of Knowledge has implications for the entire platform and its users. Those who work primarily in the arts and humanities will benefit from increased visibility for their works, which may not have been indexed among other scholarly publications, while all researchers will have greater opportunity for collaboration as a result of increased citations. Initially, 13.5 million additional cited references will appear in Web of Knowledge as a result of the Book Citation Index launch. Charles Watkinson, director, Purdue University Press, said: "In the networked environment, books have been at risk of becoming invisible. The Book Citation Index will bring monographic literature back to the heart of the research process, where it belongs. It will be a major benefit to publishers, librarians, and scholars alike." Content for the Book Citation Index is comprised of scholarly books, both electronic and print, that present fully referenced articles of original research or reviews of the literature, and has been carefully selected based on well-defined criteria to offer the most significant literature available. The index consists of 25,000 books, dating back to 2005. Coverage is expected to rise to 30,000 books by the end of 2011, with 10,000 new books added each year. In addition, universities and research institutions can connect their library's book catalogue and collection of e-books with the Book Citation Index, increasing the visibility of valuable collections and subscriptions to users, and giving libraries greater value from their invested budget. Keith MacGregor, executive vice-president at Thomson Reuters, commented: "We are excited about the launch of the Book Citation Index and the added benefits it will bring to Web of Knowledge. We look forward to connecting our customers to more high-quality books and helping to expand the scope of their research." For more information on the Book Citation Index, go to http://wokinfo.com/products_tools/multidisciplinary/bookcitationindex/. More information on the book selection process for the index is available at http://wokinfo.com/media/pdf/BKCI-SelectionEssay_web.pdf. If you would like to see a book included in the Book Citation Index, please contact the publisher. If you are a publisher, please contact our Publisher Relations Team. Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge provides access to the world's largest citation databases, including Web of Science, which covers over 100 years of research in more than 12,000 of the highest impact journals, and over 150,000 conference proceedings records from around the world. Thomson Reuters Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. For more information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com. CONTACT Alyssa Velekei Thomson Reuters +1 215 823 1894 alyssa.velekei(a)thomsonreuters.com ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Book Festival Oct. 2011 in Kerala Agricultural University: Registation Started
by Dr. A.T. Francis 11 Oct '11

11 Oct '11

National Book Festival at KAU: Registation Started A National Book Festival is being organised in the College of Horticulture of the Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur during 20-22 October 2011. Printed as well as e-books in all subjects like agriculture, science and technology, health, literature, linguistics, entertainment, cinema, etc. and digital reading gadgets and instruments can be displayed during the exhibition. Publishers, distributors, writers and other agencies willing to participate in the National Book Festival should register in advance. Address: The Head, Library, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU Post, Thrissur - 680 656, Phone: 0487-2370822 Ext. 307; 9496839409; e-mail: francislaoor(a)yahoo.com. DR. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY 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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National Seminar on ELITE 2011
by Rathina sabapathy 11 Oct '11

11 Oct '11

Dear LIS Professionals, Greetings. It gives me immense pleasure to bring to your kind notice that the Department of Library Science, MVC, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, is organizing a *National Seminar on "Emerging Library and Information Technologies (ELITE) 2011"* during 09-10, December 2011. It is expected that about 200 LIS professionals from across the country will attend ELITE 2011. I extend a warm welcome to you to participate in ELITE 2011 and present a paper which will be included in the Seminar Volume for which ISBN is allotted (as per UGC norms). ** *THEME: EMERGING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES* * * *SUB-THEMES* · Emerging Technological Innovations in library management and services · Library 2.0, Library 3.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0 · Enhancing Access: Role of Cataloguing and Metadata · E-learning /Virtual Learning/ Resource-based learning · Technology/Infrastructure/Policy Issues · Library Portals · Management systems and standards · Role of Social Networking Sites · e-Resources, Information Portals and Gateways · e-Journal Consortia, Resource sharing in the networked digital environment · Digital content management · Open Source Software, Open Access Journals, OAI · Scientometrics, Webometrics, Informetrics and Cybermetrics · Institutional Repositories · Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) · Information Literacy Programmes · Semantic Web, Copyright and IPR issues · e-Publishing, Best practices in modern library services · Community Information Services / Public Libraries · Virtual Reference Service, Marketing Library Services and Products Other Details: · *Seminar Dates : 09-10 December, 2011* · *Last Date for Submission of full paper : 20.11.2011 * · *Registration Fee: Rs. 1000/- only : (DD in favour of “The Organising Secretary, ELITE 2011” payable at Chennai)* I also request you to bring the contents of this announcement to your professional colleagues so that interested persons can participate ELITE 2011. I look forward to meet you in Chennai at ELITE 2011. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, *Dr.G.Rathinasabapathy, Ph.D., Organizing Secretary, ELITE 2011 *Deputy Librarian & Head Department of Library Science, MVC Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai - 600 007 Tel.: (044) 2538 89 97 Tel/Fax: (044) 2538 89 97; Mobile 98400 17397 email: hodlibmvc(a)tanuvas.org.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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5-Day Workshop on Digital Libraries using Greenstone at IIMK During December 12-16, 2011
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

Dear Colleagues: I am happy to inform you that IIM Kozhikode, as apart of its Faculty Development Programme (FDP), is organizing a 5-day International Workshop on Digital Libraries using Greenstone Software at IIM Kozhikode during December 12-16, 2011. The details of the programme, along with the Brochure and the Registration form, are available at http://www.iimk.ac.in/fdp/FDP2011/201112FDP04.php You can also find the programme flashed in the Greenstone Support for South Asia site http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in For any further information please feel free to contact our FDP Office (E-Mail : fdp at iimk.ac.in). With regards, Sreekumar Workshop Coordinator FDP on Digital Libraries using Greenstone -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) Formerly, Visiting Professor, Faculty of Computer Science, University of Malaya Librarian & Head Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in . .... . . : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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J-Gate Newsletter - October Issue
by Sumitha 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

Dear All, We have pleasure in inviting you to click the below link to access the 3rd Volume (Issue 10) of J-Gate Newsletter. <http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp> http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp <http://www.informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.htm> Awaiting your valuable feedback & suggestion. Thanks and Regards, Sumitha K Mani Informatics (India) Limited -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian for Balaji College of Arts, Commerce & Science(BCACS)
by kamlesh hilal 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

*Librarian for Balaji College of Arts, Commerce & Science(BCACS)* Sri Balaji Society - Pune, Maharashtra <http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=ca1ff6c5bc51b4af&from=vj&grandfrom=ja&tk=…> 1. Responsible for day to day efficient running of library. 2. Procure books/periodicals & other literatures as desired by the institutes. 3. Prepare budget & exercise budgetary control. *Candidate Profile:*- Masters Degree in Library Science (M.Lib & I.Sc) with 55% marks, NET/ SET.(5% relaxation in marks for reserved category and reservation of post as per govt. guidelines.) *Post:* Librarian *No. of Post:* 1 *Reservation:* Open-1 Qualification, Experience, Pay Scales and Service conditions for the post as per rules of the University of Pune, Government of Maharashtra and UGC Rules & Regulations prescribed from time to time. *Medium of instruction:* English *HOW TO APPLY:* Interested candidates should forward their application with passport size photo, super-scribing the name of the post on the application within 15 days from the date of this advertisement to "The President, Sri Balaji Society, Sr. No. 55/2-7, Tathawade, Near Wakad, Off Mumbai-Bangalore Bypass, Pune-411033. The College authorities reserve the right to reject the applications which are not filled properly and are without attested Xerox copies of marksheets & experience certificate, if any. Candidates already in service should forward their application through proper channel and submit "No Objection Certificate" from the employer along with the application and also bring the same at the time of the interview. Reserved category candidates should send one copy of their application to the Dy. Registrar, Reservation Cell, University of Pune and one copy to the President, Sri Balaji Society, on the above address. Thanks (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ Kamlesh B. Hilal B.R.Harne College of Engineering & Technology Wangani (W) 421503 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : kamleshhilal24(a)gmail.com : http://kamleshhilal.blogspot.com : http://www.slideshare.net/kamleshhilal/online-buying-for-librarians. Mob : 9322735397 /// 9833787311. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian Consortial efforts
by Yalagouda Patil 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

Dear MOderatory: Kindly post the following across LIS professionals. Regards, Y.M.Patil -- Dr.Y.M.Patil Retd. Librarian, Raman Research Institute, Bangalore 560 080, India Mobile: 09902 550033 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Library Professionals/Consortia coordinators/Consortium participants: I am looking into Indian Consortia models and identified the following consortia that have come into existence in the recent years. If any of the consortium is missing in this list, could you pls let me know with a brief note and URLs. The following is the list: NKRC; UGC-INFONET, INDEST-AICTE, FORSA, IIM Libraries, TIFR and Branch Libraries, ISRO Libraries, HELENET, ISI Libraries, ERMED of ICMR, CeRA of ICAR MCIT LIbraries VIC of ICICI-KP NML Libraries SNDT - LISA JCCC@ VIC, Helenet, ICMR Thank you for your kind attention, Dr.Y.M.Patil email:ympatil@rri.res.in; yalagouda(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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University of Hyderabad VCs blog on Open Access and Vidyanidhi
by Shalini Urs 08 Oct '11

08 Oct '11

Dear Friends, Read this blog : http://hcurocks.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/open-access-scholarship/ I am happy to share this blog post about Open Access and Vidyanidhi Digital Library by one of the early champions of Open Access including ETD (Electronic Theses and Dissertations) movement in IndiaProf. Ram Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad. Prof. Ramswamy (then professor and Dean at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) with whom I had the privilege of interacting during my efforts way back in 2003, to enlist the support of different universities in India to join hands with Vidyanidhi Digital Library initiative (www.vidyanidhi.org.in) He was one of those academics who showed lots of enthusiasm and championed the cause of Open Access and ETDs. Though JNU did not join Vidyanidhi (despite several efforts and meetings), Prof. Ramaswamy gave away all his students theses to Vidyanidhi. Please also do not forget read his blog about S.R.Ranganathan http://hcurocks.wordpress.com//?s=ranganathan&search=Go We need more academics and VCs who blog and share their thoughts on scholarship issues. May his tribe increase! In line with his belief about making things happen and to reach academic books reach a wider audience, Prof. Ramaswamy is also associated with the Scholars Without Borders initiative - http://www.swb.co.in/ which has been striving to help deliver books across the world. Let me take this opportunity to share the vignettes of Vidyanidhi. Vidyanidhi began championing the cause of Open Access and ETD way back in 1999 and the Vidyanidhi project funded by the then NISSAT was initiated in 2000. We expanded with funding from Ford Foundation in 2003. Vidyanidhi is one of the earliest and long-standing online digital libraries. We are online since 2001 (contrary to the claims by Mahatma Gandhi University Library that their online theses library-www.Mgutheses.org is the first though started in 2008☺ It is the decennial of Vidyanidhi! We have been online without a break for 10 years. So we can perhaps claim that it is one of the longest surviving online libraries in India. We are still the largest digital library of Indian Theses with more than 12,000 full texts available online. We were the first online library to offer a Unicode compliant system to access Indian Language Database and automatic transliteration of Kannada and Hindi metadata. It is due to our championing and advocacy efforts that the UGC adopted the ETD policy in 2005 and current move towards the ETD repository initiative. Shalini -- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Fw: regarding status of school librarian
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 08 Oct '11

08 Oct '11

Dear Professionals Please refer appende mail of Mr. Jasbir, If it is true, it is really unfortunate and someone should come forward to resolve such professional issues at state or national level. Regards Rajesh Bhardwaj ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: jasbir samra <jasbir_samra(a)yahoo.com> To: "punjablib(a)yahoo.co.in" <punjablib(a)yahoo.co.in> Sent: Saturday, 8 October 2011 1:08 PM Subject: regarding status of school librarian respected sir, myself jasbir singh samra, i am librarian of govt adarsh school,gurdaspur.i love library proffession.but day by day librarian status of schools is going down.till date i am getting salary equilent to PRT of schools which was not justice with us,but now punjab govt enhanced pay grade to all teachers except librarian.in 5th pay commissin recommend school lirarian equilent to TGT but now we are equilent to clerk.sir please suggest how we recognize ourself. reply soon as soon as possible Librarian Govt. Adarsh School,kot Dhandal, Gurdaspur,Punjab 9646053499 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sites on Steve Jobs
by Ashok Asundi 07 Oct '11

07 Oct '11

Dear All This in continuation of my earlier mail to you. Here are some sites on Steve Jobs. http://in.news.yahoo.com/photos/apple-ceo-steve-jobs-resigns-1314244777-sli… http://in.omg.yahoo.com/photos/true-heroes-stars-who-battled-cancer-slidesh… http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/What-made-Steve-Jobs-tick-ians-3287004349.… http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/Apple-Steve-Jobs-visionary-reuters-6276010… http://in.news.yahoo.com/photos/steve-jobs-his-life-and-work-in-pictures-13… A.Y.Asundi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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