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MS to launch Wikibhasha to boost multilingual content
by Dinesh KS 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Dear Friends, MS to launch Wikibhasha to boost multilingual content Microsoft revealed that they will soon launch the beta version Wikibhasha, a multilingual content creation tool for Wikipedia. The tool will help to simplify and speed up the process of creating multilingual content in Wikipedias. Wikibhasa derives from the well-known term 'wiki' denoting collaboration, and 'bhasha' which means 'language' in Hindi and Sanskrit and will serve multiple purposes to contributors of wiki like finding content from other Wikipedia articles, translate the content into other languages and then compose new articles or enhance existing articles in multilingual Wikipedias. It will support content creation in more than 30 languages and also enable easy content creation in non-English Wikipedias by leveraging the large volume of English Wikipedia content as the source of information. Microsoft Research and Wikimedia Foundation will also work closely with the Wikipedia user communities focusing on content creation in Arabic, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. They also hope to inspire a new wave of multilingual content creation. "We're always happy to see work on improving multilingual collaboration between wikis," said Danese Cooper, CTO of the Wikimedia Foundation. "Microsoft Research is doing some interesting work with WikiBhasha, and we're very pleased that it chose to share its client code in open source as well." The browser-based tool offers a user interface layer on top of the target-language Wikipedia during content creation, integrating content discovery with linguistic and collaborative services and focusing the use on content creation in the target Wikipedia through a three-step process which guides the user through content discovery and sourcing, composing a local-language article and publishing it in the target Wikipedia. The tool which is supported by MS Machine Translation system and MS Collaborative Translations Framework and conceptualized by Multilingual Systems Group currently works on Windows Internet Explorer (7.0 and 8.0) on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 and on Firefox (3.5 or above) on Linux Fedora (11 and 12), Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Source: http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/MS_launches_Wikibhasha_to_boost_multil… Thanking You, With Best Regards, Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) 9845102382 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC National Seminar on "Management of Open Access Resources"
by SUSHEELA V.J. 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues, The Department of Library and Information Science, Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women, Maredpally, Secunderabad, AP is proposing to organize UGC sponsored National Seminar in collaboration with the Academy of Library Science and Documentation on " Management of Open Access Resources" from 19th to 21st November, 2010.. The sub themes for the Seminar are - Growth and development of Open Access. - Impact of Open Access in Information Storage and Retrieval. - Open Access and Collection Development in Libraries. - Users approach to Open Access Resources. - Issues relating to publication of Open access resources. - Open Access – International Scene. - Open Access in Indian libraries. - Open Access and Copyright. Call for Papers: Papers on any of the sub themes are invited as per the following specifications. Language: English. Line Spacing: 1.5 Font Type: Arial Font Size: 12 Last date to receive Papers : is extended from 15th October 2010 to 30th October, 2010 Papers may be sent to the following address or Email: Dr.K.H.Sunitha Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women Maredpally Secunderabad – 500026 Andhra Pradesh Email: oar_kgcw(a)yahoo.com Looking forward to your valuable contribution to the Seminar. Dr.K.H.Sunitha Organising Secretary Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Rollout of eGranthalaya software
by Upadhyay P K 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear friends, I thought it useful to communicate to Library Science organizations and agencies this below published notice of Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Agencies for Rolling Out of eGranthalaya Software. Last date is 11th October 2010 upto 3 PM. As you may be aware that eGranthalaya ( http://egranthalaya.nic.in ) is a Digital Agenda of National Informatics Centre (NIC) for Automation and Networking of libraries and building Digital Library. Software is provided free of cost to libraries on request. Till date thousands of libraries are using the software in different parts of India and many more in the pipeline. With the emphasis on automation and networking of libraries as a part of e-Governance to reach far flung areas of the country, the demand for support services for implementation has increased manifold. Towards this objective, it is proposed to empanel organizations/ agencies of repute for providing Rollout services for eGranthalaya software. This project spans whole of the country. National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) ( http://nicsi.nic.in/ ) is as a section 25 Company under NIC. NICSI has published the EOI for E-Granthalaya last week. Tender can be seen on NICSI website at ‘TENDER’ page at http://nicsi.nic.in/corrigendum.php?tId=144 . with kind regards Pradip Kumar Upadhyay Technical Director National Informatics Centre Block-A, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi- 110003 Ph: 91-11-24360567, 24305481 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- eGranthalaya: A Digital Agenda for Automation and Networking ( http://egranthalaya.nic.in ) MCIT Library Consortium for Resource Sharing ( http://mcitconsortium.nic.in ) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IMSc, Chennai requires Library Assistants
by M. Paul Pandian 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (An Autonomous Body under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India) CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai 600 113. Advt. No. IMSc/2010 October 18, 2010 The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is a National Institute of higher learning which fosters high quality fundamental research in frontier disciplines of Mathematical Sciences. Applications are invited for filling up of the following temporary position from the eligible candidates who fulfill requisite qualifications / specification mentioned below. These positions are filled purely on contract basis initially for a period of one year and may be continued further. LIBRARY ASSISTANT 2 positions Qualification: 1. Essential : B.Sc. in 1st Class followed by a Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent with first class from a recognized University. 2. Desirable : Experience in handling of library work in reputed research / Educational Institute and computer application in the Management of modern library in a highly automated, Integrated and networked environment. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs. 15,000/- per month plus HRA @ 30%. Age Limit : Minimum : 18 years (as on 01.10.2010) Maximum : 27 years How to apply: Application on a plain paper along with attested photocopies of all certificates as to proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge of Computer operation, permanent address, address for correspondence with email id, details of certificates enclosed, affixing passport size photograph should reach THE REGISTRAR at the above address on or before November 18, 2010. The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) The prescribed qualifications are minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test/interview. The decision of the Director of this Institute in all matters will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or Correspondence will be entertained in this matter. 2) Only outstation candidates (who belong to SC/ST category) called for written test/interview will be reimbursed to and fro Second Class Railway Fare/Bus Fare by the shortest route from the station of Residence/work place to Chennai on production of tickets. 3) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected. 4) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. REGISTRAR Pandian Dr.M.Paul Pandian ========================================================================= Scientific Officer (Library) | The Institute of Mathematical Sciences | (An Autonomous Institute of Department | of Atomic Energy, Goverment of India) | CIT Campus, Taramani | Chennai 600 113, Tamilnadu |Phone: +91-44-2254 3383(D) | +91-44-2254 3100(EPABX) India |Fax: +91-44-2254 1586 |E-mail: pandian(a)imsc.res.in URL:http://www.imsc.res.in/library/Index.php ========================================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article
by Obaiah B 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear All, Kindly share if the following papers have access to any one of you. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649122> 2010 Jun;26(2):135-40. An updated checklist of species of Aedes and Verrallina of northeastern India. Dutta P<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Dutta%20P%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Khan SA<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Khan%20SA%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Khan AM<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Khan%20AM%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Sharma CK<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Sharma%20CK%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Mahanta J<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Mahanta%20J%22%5BAuthor%5D> . Regional Medical Research Centre NE Region (ICMR), Dibrugarh - 786001, Assam, India. AND An annotated checklist of amphibian of India with some insights into the patterns of species discoveries, distribution and endemism Dinesh, KP and Radhakrishnan, C and Gururaja, KV and Bhatta, GK (2009) *An annotated checklist of amphibian of India with some insights into the patterns of species discoveries, distribution and endemism.* Records of Zoological Survey of India, Occasional Paper, 302 . Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Regards Obaiah B. ATREE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Release candidate of Koha version 3.2.0
by Vimal Kumar 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear Friends, Release candidate of Koha 3.2.0 now available for testing. I request you to all library professionals from India download, install and test the release candidate. Here is the link, http://koha-community.org/release-candidate-koha-3-2-0/ Release of Koha version 3.2.0 is a milestone in the software history. Developers added more new features and functions after collecting the feed back from libraries. Koha is an open source library management system project maintain by users from various parts of the world. If users test the release candidate version of Koha meticulously, developers can release a more stable version soon by fixing the bugs. As it is a project in public domain, software users have more responsibilities and community expect more contributions from your side. Inform your comments to the Koha community after testing the releasing candidate. send your feed back to Koha discussion forum, koha-request(a)lists.katipo.co.nz -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.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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Request for HBR reports
by Perin Marolia 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

Request to librarians of management institutes: Do you have the following HBR reports? 1. Off-Ramps and On-Ramps: Keeping women on the road to success (2005) 2. The Athena factor: Reversing the Brain Drain in Science, Engineering and Technology. (2008) If you do , please inform me. Thanks. Dr (Mrs) Perin V. Marolia, Co-ordinator, NID Cell, SNDT Women's University Library, Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Oct 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear all, The 12th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Oct 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-10-16.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= -- The ABCs of VoIP -- Turning Thoughts into Words -- Video: Reveal the power of information -- 11 hot skills for 2011 -- RAID level comparison char -- Plagiarism Explained -- Open Source Licenses For Dummies -- Scrum -- Social Book marking Sites -- Application lifecycle management: Industry roles and responsibilities -- Best Practices for Managing Virtualized Environments -- 10 great free desktop productivity tools that aren't OpenOffice.org -- Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source software of the year -- How-to: Draw an IT road map for where the business wants to go -- Tata Communications’ cloud computing services: IaaS details, pricing -- The Power of Identity -- Aligning Skills With Jobs -- The BP Oil Spill: Could Software be a Culprit? -- Prof. Vaibhav Dabhade from Nashik shares a site -- Diplomatic statements from Project Managers -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- IT Events: Call for Participation -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-10-16 =============== 1. Cloud Computing helps in reducing the OPEX. State True or False. 2. ----- was originally called as “Jerry's Guide to the World Wide Web”. 3. ------ is the name of Hindi movie which was based on the book “One Night @ A Call Centre”. 4. Identify the company whose Tagline is “Agile, Capable, Reliable” 5. Identify the event when the following Doodle was featured at the Google site. (if the image in not visible, pl. check at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-10-16.pdf) Email your answers by 30th Oct 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-10-16”. Please provide your full address and contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-10-01 =============================== 782474317884, PlayBook, BSA, Canon, Sam Pitroda Mr. G.Kannan from Chennai is the first one to answer correctly and Mr. Abhishek Kamdar from Mumbai is the lucky winner. They will receive a cheque for Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems shortly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Four Students of Calicut University qualified JRF in LIS
by Hashim Kallungal 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 4 Students of Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Malappuram (Kerala), are qualified UGC's NET and JRF, June 2010. 1. Hashim Kallungal 2. Manu C. 3. Sheena George 4. Vahida Cngrats to all of them! with regards.... Hashim Kallungal Librarian Darul Huda Islamic University Tiruarangadi- 676306 Keep Smiling.....! “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Good news for all (UGC-JRF & SRF Holders)
by Vinod Singh 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear Professionals, Good news for all, UGC has increased the number of JRF and fellowship amount. For more details click the link below: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article827304.ece *Source: The Hindu, Dated 13/10/2010, Page no. 15.* ** With Regards, Vinod Kumar Singh Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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