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National Seminar on Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information scienc
by JANARDHANA RAO A. N 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

*National Seminar on* *Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information science on 26 June 2010* *Organizers:* CIRD Business School Bangalore. We are organizing a one-day *Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information science*. This Seminar is specially designed for the Research Students and Practitioners in library & Information Science. Objectives - To sensitize the workshop participants about the significance of research areas in library and information science. - To create an awareness about various areas of research in library and information science. - To generate knowledge about the research opportunities in library and information science - To provide a quality interaction forum for researchers in Library & Information Science. Activities in Seminar include ·Presentations of research topics/plans/papers by students · Suggestions by experts from the LIS field ·Panel discussions on recent topics CALL FOR PAPERS We invite research students (MPhil/ Ph.D) from Autonomous Institutes, Universities and organizations to send complete research papers in their research areas. *Guidelines for sending papers* Papers would be reviewed and selected for presentation by a panel of eminent academicians. The paper must be essentially based on the author's thesis work. The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (A4-size) in length including figures, tables, references, acknowledgments, Bibliography & Appendices. Full paper may be E-mailed in MS Word format to Kala.6860(a)yahoo.co.in and copy to msrimlrao(a)yahoo.com *IMPORTANT DATES:* *Important Dates:* *20Th Apr.2010 – Last date for Submission of Abstract.* *2nd May 2010 – Confirmation of Acceptance* *15th May 2010. - Last date for Submission of full paper* * * *Registration Fee*: Rs 700/- Per Participant. Interested members conform your participation by e-mail, SMS & Phone latest by June 15th 2010, along with a cheque/cash for Rs 700/- favoring *CIRD, Bangalore.* *For Registration Contact:* Dr. S. Chandrappa. *CHAIRMAN, PRGRAM COMMITTEE* e-mail - chandrappas(a)yahoo.com *Mr. Janardhana Rao A N* *E-mail:* jraoan(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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Sugestions for NAAC
by Mailing List Admin 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Date: 9 Apr 2010 06:22:41 -0000 From: surendra suri <niceguysuri(a)rediffmail.com> Dear professionals, I need your suggestions and guidance about NAAC accreditation. NAAC committee is visiting us on 16,17,18th of this month. Thanking you, Surendra C.S Librarian Bharathi College Bharathi Nagara Mandya District Karnataka-571422

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Dr.Srinivas Havanur - Condolences
by Francis Jayakanth 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, This is to inform the sad demise of Dr. Srinivas Havanur, a well known Librarian, research scholar and Kannada writer. He expired in Bangalore on Monday, April 5. He was 82. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. May his soul rest in peace on eternity. A brief account of Dr.Srinivas Havanur: He started his career as a librarian with the Baba Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. In 1984, he resigned his post to join the University of Mangalore as the Head of Department of Kannada, and in 1986 he took charge of the Department of Kannada in the University of Bombay. He wrote about 60 books, including short stories, novels, essays and literary criticism. His work, "Hosagannadada Arunodaya", is said to be an important text for those who wish to research Kannada language and culture. He has earned several honours such as the Rajyotsava Award, Kannada University's, Hampi, Nadoja, Alva's Nudi Siri and Sandesha awards. He was given a pubic honour when he completed 80 years and presented a rare work, "Sankathana", a compilation of his own select articles on the occasion. - Francis For and on behalf of, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA)

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Sad news
by Mailing List Admin 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:19:56 +0530 (IST) From: library(a)rri.res.in Could you please post the following message on lis-forum Dear Colleagues, I am deeply saddened to inform you that Dr. Srinivas Havanur who was one of the founder members of FORSA passed away on Monday, April 05, 2010. We were privileged to felicitate Dr. Havanur in the program "Honoring our Mentors" during LISA VI. Dr. Havanur was looking forward to being with us during LISA VI. However, he was unable to come to Pune due to health reasons. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Please find a brief write-up of his contributions to astronomylibrarianship. regards, nirupama bawdekar LISA VI Conference Feb 14- 17, 2010 IUCAA, Pune, India --------------------------- Raman Research Institute Library, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560 080, India. Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Fax: +91 80 2361 0492

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Update (Self Nomination)
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear All, Please recall my previous massage about self registration for leadership for various Groups on HDLS, I wanted to update you that last date for nomination is 15th April, all the nominated professionals will get opportunity to lead a group one by one and each leader will get a certificate for his services and one best leader will get reward also. Visit: http://lishelp.ning.com With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.ning.com (HDLS) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Shri. P.Y. Rajendra Kumar Felicitation Function at Bangalore on 10th April 2010
by Pandurang Konnur 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

** Dear Friends, Please attend the *Felicitation Function of Shri. P.Y. Rajendra* * Kumar*former Director, Department of Public Libraries, Bangalore on *10th April 2010 at 10.30 am* in “Granthangana” City Central Library West Zone, Hampi Nagara, Bangalore. Following are the dignitaries blessing the occasion: Holi Presence: *Dr.Shri. Shantaveera Swamiji, * Kolada Math Maha Sansthana, Bangalore Release of* **Festschrift** *Volume “Grantha Samskrithi” *Prof.V.G.Talawar,* Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore President of the function: *Dr.Chendrashekar Kambar* Former Vice Chancellor, Kannada University, Hampi Chief Guests: *Sri Dharmastala Surendra Kumar* President, Bharatiya Jain Milan, Bangalore *Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah* Former President, Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Bangalore *Prof. S . S. Marulaiah* Former President, Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Bangalore *Sri. S.B.Hondadakeri* Director, Department of Public Libraries, Bangalore. * * *Shri. K.H. Puttaswamy Gowda* Industrialist, Bangalore Venue: *“Granthangana” City Central Library* *West Zone, Hampi Nagara, Bangalore* Date and Time: *10th April 2010 at 10.30 am* * * *ALL ARE WELCOME* -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jnanabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the position of National Programme Officer for Communication and Information, UNESCO Office in New Delhi, India
by Puna Das 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Applications are invited for the position of National Programme Officer for Communication and Information Post number: AS/RP/IND/CI/1005 Post Title: National Programme Officer Sector: Communication and Information Duty Station: UNESCO Office in New Delhi, India Closing Date: 30 April 2010 Further Details: http://portal.unesco.org/geography/en/ev.php-URL_ID=7224&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&UR… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities at TCS IRC
by Kishore Ingale 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Job Opportunities at Tata Consultancy Services Information Resource Centre (IRC) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has a total employee strength of 148,000 with the world's best trained IT consultants in 47 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 6 billion for fiscal year ended 31st March 2009. TCS proudly holds a unique corporate library & information services model with deep professional expertise within its largest network of ?Information Resource Centre (IRC)? in India, comprising 62 locational IRCs, spread across 15 cities, managed by over 105 professionals. Winners of the Special Library Association (SLA) Centre of Excellence Award, 2009, for its high quality processes & benchmarks, and an exemplary application of management techniques and tools, TCS IRC consistently aligns its services to TCS?s global business needs, and helps associates maintain a competitive advantage. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic, team players for the post of "IRC Officers" for its libraries at Baroda, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Trivandrum. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in that location on a long term basis. The remuneration and benefits will be on par with the best in industry. Eligibility Criteria: 1. M.L.I.S / Masters in (Library Science / Information Science / Information Management) / ADIS / equivalent degree. (Those who are currently pursuing these programs and appearing for the final semester/exams are also eligible to apply). 2. 0 ? 3 years experience in an academic/ special library. 3. Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. 4. Excellent communication skills. Application formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format are to be mailed to corporate.library(a)tcs.com, by 30th April 2010, mentioning the subject line as "IRC Recruitment 2010" and your full name. Candidates will have to clearly mention to which location (city) they are applying (preferences for 2 locations can be provided), and their choice of location (city) to take the written test. Application must be submitted in the prescribed (one page) format, as attached only & no other certificates / documents are required at this stage. Selection Process: Short listed candidates will first appear for a written test to be held simultaneously across India (Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune & Trivandrum). The date for the test will be informed to the short listed candidates. Candidates may choose to take the test in any of these cities and this need to be clearly indicated in their application. No travel expenses will be borne by TCS for attending the written test. Based on their written test performance, select candidates will be called for personal interview in the following weeks at respective locations for which they have applied. Travel cost (return fare) by 2nd class train/bus, will be reimbursed on production of valid tickets for those attending the personal interview. Exact dates will be intimated to the candidates separately. For any clarifications and information, write to <corporate.library @tcs.com>. BP Prakash Sr.General Manager & Global IRC Head Tata Consultancy services, Mumbai. Kishore Ramdas Ingale Sr Manager, Corporate Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services Mailto: kishore.ingale(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request paper
by sibsankar jana 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Sir Kindly send, if possible the following papers:Knowledge management in the perspective of library and information center; A system approach Proceeding of VIII MANLIBNET Annual Convention 2006 Weblogs: The impact of a digital trend on libraries National Conference on Information Access Initiations and Rural India 2009 Ergonomic considerations in information center design for knowledge workers: The basic and foremost requirement for effective knowledge management process Proceeding of IADIS International Conference e-Society 2006 Thanks Sibsankar jana Assistant Librarian University of Kalyani The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Qualifications and Pay scales of Information Scientist
by Sunder Singh Tanwar 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Respected Members, I am in dire need of the Qualifications and pay scales for the Post of 'Information Scientist' in the Indian Universities. I'll feel highly obliged. It is urgent. With warm regards -- Sunder Singh Tanwar Information Scientist, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak - 124 001 (HR) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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