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Illuminea Newsletter
by Vimal Kumar 18 Jan '10

18 Jan '10

*Dear Friends, I just learn about this newsletter and hope that this is helpful to update with new trends in publishing industry. Illuminea* is a new quarterly newsletter published by Oxford University Press for academic librarians and information professionals. This publication will keep readers up-to-date with the latest developments at OUP and across the publishing world. http://www.oup.com/illuminea/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://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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Dr. V. Gopakumar, New University Librarian, Goa University
by sudhier k g pillai 16 Jan '10

16 Jan '10

Dear Professional Colleagues, I am glad to inform you that *Dr. V. Gopakumar* has joined as University Librarian, Goa University w. e. f 15 January 2010. He was Librarian at University College, Thiruvananthapuram for the last 2 years, and before that he was Govt. College, Kasaracode, Kerala. He did his Ph.D from Mangalore University under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Baradol. Congrats to Dr. V. Gopakumar. I wish him all success throughout his tenure as Goa University Librarian. *Dr. K. G. SUDHIER* Lecturer Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Kerala, Palayam Campus Thiruvananthapuram- 695 034 INDIA Ph. 09446484561, +91 471 2414461(R) 230 8034(O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC sponsored two day state level workshop in Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

Dear all, Once again I request you & your friends in IT Profession, to decide on the following workshop: UGC sponsored two day state level workshop on *"Implementing Advanced Technologies in Libraries" *is organised by the Library & IT Dept. of DTSS College of Commerce and PDT Junior College of Commerce & Science, Malad (E), Mumbai on *22nd and 23rd January, 2010.* *Please, send e-mail (dtsslibrary(a)gmail.com<http://us.mc596.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dtsslibrary@gmail.com>) to confirm your participation as early as possible. * for details contact : * 022-28423157 8080826461* Mrs. Yojana Patil, Librarian, * DTSS College of Commerce and PDT Junior College of Commerce & Science, (Sanskar College), Near Kurar Police Station, Kurar Village, Western Express High-Way, Malad (E), Mumbai - 400 097.* http://sanskarsarjan.blogspot.com (Librarian's Articles for Value Education) http://sanskarsarjan.org (Official Website of the College) http://sanskarkaladarpan.blogspot.com (Created by the librarian for Students) With warm regards -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Inaugural Ceremony of 55th ILA Conference
by Mailing List Admin 15 Jan '10

15 Jan '10

Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:36:02 +0530 From: Anil Singh <dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com> The Birla Insitute of Management Technology, Greater Noida and Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development cordially invite to you all for Inaugural Ceremony of 55th ILA National Conference on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 04.00 p.m.�Shri T. N. Chaturvedi, Former Governor, Karnataka State has kindly consented to deliver the Inaugural Address. -- Dr. ANIL SINGH Division of Library, Documentation and Information National Council of Educational Research and Training Sri Aurobindo Marg New Delhi - 110016 Mobile 09868167052 E-mail: dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.dranilsingh.webs.com

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Vacancy for the Post of "Information Management Trainee" at NIFT, Mumbai
by anand bandi 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Dear Candidate, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai invites application for the post of "Information Management Trainee" for its main Campus at New Bombay from the fresh MLISc Candidates. Interested candidates may post their CV to the undersigned on or before 25th January 2010. Selected candidate will be paid the stipend of Rs 6000=00 PM for the first six Months. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.nift.ac.in 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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UPSC
by anil sahu 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Dear All, The UPSC had declared so many posts in which a applicant have the choice to select the given 23 different subjects, except Library and information as their optional subjects for preliminary exam . If Library & information subject is given place in UGC NET examination, then why it is not given a optional subject in UPSC? Thanks With Regards Anil Sahu (Librarian ISCD,Indore) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles
by G. K. Sachdeva 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Dear Library Professional We urgent need below mentioned articles if you have kindly send softcopy to me. ** * 1. Title: Green marketing Author(s): John Grant Journal: Strategic Direction <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0258-0543.htm> Year: 2008 Volume: 24 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0258-0543/24> Issue: 6 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0258-0543/24/6> Page: 25 - 27 ISSN: 0258-0543 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Title: Green Marketing Begins with Green Design Author(s): Vasanthakumar N. Bhat Journal: Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing<http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0885-8624.htm> Year: 1993 Volume: 8 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0885-8624/8> Issue: 4 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0885-8624/8/4> Page: 26 - 31 ISSN: 0885-8624 2. Title: Green marketing: legend, myth, farce or prophesy? Author(s): Ken Peattie, Andrew Crane Journal: Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal<http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1352-2752.htm> Year: 2005 Volume: 8 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1352-2752/8> Issue: 4 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1352-2752/8/4> Page: 357 - 370 ISSN: 1352-2752 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited 3. Title: B2B green marketing and innovation theory for competitive advantage Author(s): Valerie L. Vaccaro Journal: Journal of Systems and Information Technology<http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1328-7265.htm> Year: 2009 Volume: 11 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1328-7265/11> Issue: 4 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1328-7265/11/4> Page: 315 - 330 ISSN: 1328-7265 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited 4. Title: Concerns about Green Marketing Author(s): Peter Kangis Journal: International Journal of Wine Marketing<http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0954-7541.htm> Year: 1992 Volume: 4 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0954-7541/4> Issue: 2 <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0954-7541/4/2> Page: 21 - 24 ISSN: 0954-7541 *** Thanks & Regards G. K. Sachdeva Library In-Charge JK Padampat Singhania Institute 09911496696 -- G. K. Sachdeva -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. Malhan Takes Over as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
by Jagtar Singh 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Dear All, I am glad to inform you that Prof. I. V. Malhan, Director, Academic Staff College, University of Jammu, and Vice President of IATLIS has taken over as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Jammu for a period of three years w.e.f. 01 January 2010. He has also been head of the Department of Library and Information Science and Professor Incharge/University of Jammu Library for more that a decade. Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Dean, Faculty of Education and Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Excerpts of National Workshop on “Design and Organisation of IR
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 13 Jan '10

13 Jan '10

Dear Friends, Excerpts of National Workshop on “Design and Organisation of Institutional Repositories (IR) Using DSpace (1.5.2)” organised by Library and Information Centre, B. N. M. Institution of Technology, Bangalore on 9th January 2010. The workshop witnessed astounding response from 180 plus delegates across the country out of which 110 participants were from the VTU affiliated engineering colleges. The Inaugural function commenced with the welcome address by Dr. K. Udayakumar, Principal, BNMIT. The program formally inaugurated by lighting the lamp by Prof. Balaji, Registrar, VTU, Dr. I. K. Ravichandra Rao, Professor, DRTC, ISI, Prof. B. C. Rajanna, Chairman, BNMIE, Sri. Narayana Rao Maanay, Secretary of BNMIE. R. M. Puttaswamy, Librarian, BNMIT and Organising Secretary, presented a brief note on the workshop. Dr. I. K. R. was felicitated by the management of BNMIE. After the felicitation Dr. I. K. R. delivered keynote address on the importance of IR, Issues, Challenges and he emphasized on the OAI and Metadata Harvesting. He has thrown light on digital revolution, advantages and objectives of IR. He pointed out, how students can make use of IR in their learning. He discussed about the content and management in terms of written policy on development of IR and indexing the content in IR. Another guest Dr. K. V. A. Balaji, Registrar, VTU, spoke on the strengths of Visvesvaraya Technological University in terms of no. of colleges, no. of UG, PG and Research Programs. He has appreciated the development of libraries in knowledge creation and dissemination. He also assured that university will provide any kind of support to interlink IRs developed by colleges with VTU research portal. Elaborating further, he mentioned that libraries should attract youngsters and make optimum utilization of available resources. Sri. Narayana Rao Maanay has released the DVD of the workshop. Prof. B. C. Rajanna delivered Presidential Remarks and he pointed out that how libraries are transformed from the traditional to virtual form. Prof. T. J. Rama Murthy, Director, BNMIE proposed vote of thanks. Dr. M. Krishna Murthy, DRTC was the resource person for the technical session; he delivered presentation on “An overview of Institutional Repositories – A present scenario & IR Open Access, Archives, OAI-PMH working principles”. After the first technical session, Sri. R.M. Putta Swamy, briefed about the Institutional Repositories maintained at BNMIT Library by Using DSpace. This session was well interacted by the delegates by getting the tips and ideas on design and organization of institutional Repositories. Afterwards participants were moved to computer lab for hands on session on installation of Fedora 9 operating system. After the delicious, lunch brainstorming hands-on-training session on DSpace 1.5.2 was started. The current version of DSpace 1.5.2 software was successfully installed and all the delegates were happy and expressed their satisfaction. Sri. Choudappa N., President, AKELPA felicitated the engineering college librarians who achieved their Ph.D. degree recently. They are, Dr. Dinesh K. S., who completed his Ph.D. degree under the supervision of Dr. Khaiser Nikam, UOM, Dr. K. R. Mulla under the supervision of Dr. Chandrashekar M., UOM and Dr. H. M. Chidananda Swamy under the guidance of Dr. B.U. Kannappanavar, Kuvempu University. Soon after the high-tea, concluding session commenced with a welcome speech by Dr. K. Ranga, Dean, BNMIT. Sri. R.M. Putta Swamy, presented the detailed report about the workshop. Few of the participants gave the feedback about the workshop. Sri. P.S. Manjunatha, Librarian, MBA library introduced the Chief Guest Dr. M. Krishna Murthy. Dr. Murthy spoke on the advantages of DSpace to colleges and said that in India this is the first workshop on DSpace 1.5.2 latest version of DSpace. Sri. Maanay delivered presidential remarks and expressed his happiness over the turn out as he was not expected and analysed it as created benchmark in the institution. He also opined that it is necessary to equip oneself to serve better in library to meet the challenge of the future with advent of future ICTs. Dr. Shana D. Gowda, Professor, concluded the session with vote of thanks. At the end there was a huge appreciation from the delegates about the arrangements, hospitality of the BNMIT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted by Dr. Dinesh K. S. Advisory Committee Member and Participant of the Workshop dinesh.ncet(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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BMA - ‘Inter-school Quiz Competition - 2010'
by prakash in 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Dear All, Bangalore Management Academy, Bangalore is organizing ‘Inter-school Quiz Competition - 2010' On 30 January, 2010. Guidelines: Two Categories: one for high school and one for +2 students. Top three teams in each category will receive prizes. Not more than 3 members in each team. Members must belong to the same institution. Each School/College may send a maximum of 3 teams. Competition will be held at BMA campus on 30 Jan 2010 at 9.00am. No registration fee for participating students/teams. The last day for registration is 20 January 2010. For online registration, Visit: http://www.bmaindia.com The participation form can also be mailed to Prakash(a)bmaindia.com For further details please contact: Prakash I.N – 9902801000. With Regards, Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 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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