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by Bhakti Gole 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Respected All, Kindly let us know if any database includes following journals (excluding EBSCO & ABI/Inform as we have already checked it): The Marketing Review ISSN 1469-347X Journal of Customer Behaviour ISSN 1475-3928 Journal of Marketing & Management Also let us know if any organization is subscribing these journals already? Thanking you in advace With regards Mrs. Bhakti Gole National Insurance Academy Pune -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TISS IFLA Workshop December 18-19, 2009: Brief Report
by Dr.Satish Kanamadi 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings! Please find below the brief note about the recently concluded TISS IFLA International workshop on Capacity Building in the Knowledge Environment: Workshop to Train Library and Information Professionals in Information Literacy in India (18- 19 Dec 2009), organized at Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai, India. Over 152 librarians, Documentation Officers, Information Scientists and teachers from different parts of India and other SAARC countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka participated in this two day workshop. This workshop was supported by by International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Netherlands and co-sponsored by Bombay Science Librarians Association (BOSLA). The chief Guest for the inaugural function was Prof.V.G.Talwar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore.(Former Librarian at BHEL, Bangalore, Mangalore University and Professor, DLISc, Mysore University). FELICITATION TO PROF. V G TALAWAR Following library associations felicitated Prof.V.G.Talawar on this occasion. BOSLA was represented by Dr.Muttayya Koganuramath, Chairperson, BOSLA IATLIS represented by Prof.Jagtar Singh, President, IATLIS ILA represented by Dr.D.V.Singh, President, ILA IFLA represented by Dr.Pradeepa Wijetunge, Librarian, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Another successful LIS professional was also felicitated at this event. Dr.B.S.Kademani, Scientist F, Scientific Information Resources Division, BARC, Anushakti Nagar, MUMBAI was felicitated for being accorded with SIS Fellowship 2009.   Prof.V.G.Talawar, Chief Guest , Presented a Shawl and Flower Bouquet to Dr.Kademani. WORKSHOP SESSIONS ( 18 -19 DEC 2009) DAY ONE : FRIDAY 18 DEC 2009 Design, Development and Delivery of Information Literacy Programmes: An LSE Experience Ms.Rowena Macrae-Gibson, Liaison Librarian, London School of Economics Library, UK Information Literacy Skills and Knowledge Society Dr.Pradeepa Wijetunge, Librarian, University of Colombo, SriLanka Promoting Information Literacy in Academic and Research Libraries By Prof.Jagtar Singh,Professor, Dept of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala DAY TWO : FRIDAY 18 DEC 2009 Role of Library Associations in Promoting Information Literacy By Prof.Diljit Singh, Associate Professor, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Information Literacy for Distance Learners: A Case Study of IGNOU Dr.Sudhir Arora, University Librarian,  Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi  PANEL DISCUSSION:  What should be India’s National Policy towards Information Literacy?                                                                               Prof.C.R.Karisiddappa(Moderater)                                                 Ms.Rowena Macrae-Gibson                                                 Prof.Diljit Singh                                                 Prof.B.Ramesh Babu                                                 Prof.B.D.Kumbar The workshop concluded with an Vote of thanks. Dr.Satish Kanamadi, TISS compered for this two day event. We acknowledge the support received by all the participants, resource persons and email  discussion forums like MLOSC, NMLIS, LIS FORUM , IATLIS, etc. Thanks and regards, Dr.Muttayya Koganuramath University Librarian, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University) Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar MUMBAI-400 088 ______________________________________________ Satish T.Kanamadi Asst.Librarian Tata Institute of Social Scientists (Deemed University) Deonar, MUMBAI-400088 Tel:022-25563290-96 Extn.283 Website: www.tiss.edu Emails: satish(a)tiss.edu , kanamadi(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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Advertisement for Library Assistants - NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata
by Nihar Patra 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Dear LIS Professional, The NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata is catering to the information needs of academic and research community in the areas of Management, Media and Communication and Pharmacy. Its Knowledge Center is looking for young, dedicate and committed candidates to fill up the Two Library Assistants for its fully computerized, air-conditioned Knowledge Centers. Knowledge Center is using NewGenLib Library Automation software and Dspace for the Digital Library. The applicants should be Master Degree in Library & Information Science. Candidates having work experience in library of an academic institute and proficiency in the use of computers, library automation as well as digital library software will be preferred. Interested candidates should send their CV along with latest photo through e-mail to nihar.patra(a)nshm.com within 7 days from the publication of the advertisement. With regards, Nihar K Patra Head-Librarian NSHM Knowledge Campus 60 (124) B L Saha Road Kolkata – 700053 West Bengal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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31.12.2009 is the Last Date for Submission of Abstract/Paper at ETTLIS-2010
by Jatashankar Gupta 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

ETTLIS-2010 2nd International Symposium on “Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services” June 3-5, 2010 Venue Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan (Near Shimla) (HP)-173215 India Jointly Organized by Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan (HP) – India Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida (UP) – India Mahatma Gandhi Central Library IIT Roorki (Uttrakhand) – India Central Library, Delhi Technological University, Delhi – India Society for Advancement of Library and Information services (SALIS-Delhi- NCR) Special Library Association (SLA) Asian Chapter We are glad to inform you that 2nd International Symposium on “Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services” will be organized at ‘Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknghat, Distt-Solan (Himachal Pradesh) from 3-5 June, 2010 jointly with Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida and in association with Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, IIT Roorki, Central Library, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, Society for Advancement of Library and Information Services, DELHI-NCR (SALIS, Delhi-NCR) and Special Library Association, Asian Chapter (SLA). JUIT was established in 2002 in State of Himachal Pradesh under HP State Legislative Act No 14 of 2002 and Jaiprakash Sewa Sansthan, Delhi is dedicated to high quality education to cater the need of the society in the engineering disciplines for B Tech, M Tech, and PhD programs, having conducive academic environment, interaction with industry, renowned academicians and professors, exposure to international educational institutions with lush green campus on the hills of Solan, near Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). The Theme of the International Symposium ‘Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services’ the second of its series, previously held in JIIT- Noida in December 2008, is now being organized at JUIT campus between 3-5 June, 2010. The theme is quite relevant to the need of current information society where the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the face of traditional library by ever changing interest of the users. The symposium will provide a platform for librarians, information professionals, IT intellectuals to share their ideas in the field of recent activities and applications in Library and Information Services by eminent speakers from International arena and Indian subcontinent in the form of research papers, key note address, poster presentations, and panel discussions. The Themes of the Symposium are: · Global Best Practices in Library and Information Services · Emerging Technologies: Issues and Challenges · Change Management in Libraries and Information Centers · Strategic Partnership and International Collaboration · Open Access and Open Source IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for Abstract Submission : 31 December, 2009 Notifications for Acceptance : 20 January, 2010 Camera Ready Paper Submission : 28 February, 2010 Deadline for Early Registration : 20 April, 2010 Last Date of Registration : 10 May, 2010 Symposium Date : 3-5 June, 2010 We confident that your directive to all concern person and library professionals for attending this symposium will help us to achieve the goal of the symposium For more, please click: http://www.jiit. ac.in/jiit/ ETTLIS/home. html For Any queries related to symposium and paper submission, please contact us at Symposium Secretariat Dr Sanjay Kataria Organsing Secretary (ETTLIS-2010) A-10, Sect – 62, Noida (UP) Ph. +91 120-2590851, (M) +91 9810503341 Email: ettlis2010@gmail. com, skataria.jiitu@ gmail.com Website http://www.jiit. ac.in/jiit/ ETTLIS/home. html Join us on our Social Network at: http://ettlis2010. ning.com Shri Ram Organising Co-Secretary ETTLIS-2010 Jaypee University of Information Technology Waknaghat, Distt-Solan (Himachal Pradesh) – 173 215 INDIA Phone: 01792 239 242, +91 9816046419 Email: shriram.juit@ gmail.com, ettlis2010@gmail. com -- Jatashankar Gupta Learning Resource Centre, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, A-10, Sector -62, Noida (UP) India. Voice: 9211328039 Internet: jatashankar.gupta(a)jiit.ac.in http://knowledgenavigatorsworlds.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ph.D. Degree Award
by Mailing List Admin 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:41:35 +0530 From: DINESH SIDDAIAH <dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com> Subject: Ph.D. Degree Award Dear Friends, On behalf of LIS Professionals, I congratulate Mr. Mulla Kamalasab Rajesab, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, for his achievement in completing Ph.D. He has been awarded degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science, from the University of Mysore for his work on �A Study of Effective Use of Integrated Library Softwares in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka�, under the supervision of Dr. M. Chandrashekara, Reader, Dept. of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. *Abstract of Thesis* Libraries are the heart of academic institutions. Academic Libraries have and are putting every effort in using computers and IT related advantages to improve library services. Thus their existing heterogeneity in the adoption of technology particularly, library software for automating the activities of libraries was, there for it felt essential to understand, the status of library automation, the software used. Hence the topic of research �A Study of Effective Use of Integrated Library Software in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka� undertaken by the researcher. Thesis presented in the six chapters, the researcher has given ten recommendations which would be helpful for the engineering libraries to provide better automated services to the user community. The researcher has made comprehensive study, it is deemed true that computer has revolutionized our society and helped us scale greater heights in the evolution cycle. Now, the present study is an attempt for finding out the ways to make use of the available library resources in the best possible manner. No software package can meets all the requirements of a given library system. Inevitably, some compromises will be needed in work flows, input, output and report formats. Customization takes lot of time, by doing that, other problems could arise. Therefore, while choosing the library software it is important to prioritize the requirements and make sure that the chosen software meets most, if not all the high priority requirements. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.dineshks.webs.com, -- 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] LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 81, Issue 20
by Mailing List Admin 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:13:55 +0530 From: Purushotham Gowda <mpgowda(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 81, Issue 20 Dear sir We are organizing the two days national conference in the NITK Central library on 8th and 9th 0f April, 2010 Kindly make arrangement to give wide publicity through LIS form to all LIS professionals NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON KNOWLEDGE, KNOWLEDGE BANKS AND INFORMATION NETWORKING KKBNET 2010 8th and 9th April 2010 Announcement and call for papers DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL (An Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament) SRINIVASNAGAR-575 025, MANGALORE KARNATAKA. INDIA www.nitk.ac.in CONFERENCE THEME IMPORTANT DATES Dates of the conference : 8-9 April, 2010 Submission of extended Abstract : 22nd January 2010 Date of acceptance : 15th February 2010 Submission of full Paper : 15 March 2010 Last Date for Registration : 22nd March 2010 REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION The registration fee for the conference will be as follows Foreign delegates : US $ 300 Indian delegates : INR 1000 Industry delegates : INR 2000 Accompanying person Outside India : US $ 200 India : INR 800 Send the duly filled registration form along with Demand Draft (DD) in Favour of ”KKBNET2010” payable at State Bank of India (SBI 2273), Surathkal. Accommodation is available on payment basis in the Institute Guest House and in student’s hostel. In addition to this, the organizers will help delegates in booking the Hotel accommodation near the campus or Mangalore city depending on their requirements. All correspondence to be addressed to Dr.Purushothama Gowda, Librarian, NITK, Surathkal National Insitute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Srinivasnagar-575 025, Mangalore, Kanrnataka State, India Phone: (0824) 2474062 Fax: (0824) 2474033 Cell: 09449450671 Email: kkbnet2010(a))nitk.ac.in Website: http://KKBNET2010.nitk.ac.in

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Ph.D. Degree Award
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Dear Friends, On behalf of LIS Professionals, I congratulate Mr. Mulla Kamalasab Rajesab, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, for his achievement in completing Ph.D. He has been awarded degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science, from the University of Mysore for his work on “A Study of Effective Use of Integrated Library Softwares in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka”, under the supervision of Dr. M. Chandrashekara, Reader, Dept. of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. *Abstract of Thesis* Libraries are the heart of academic institutions. Academic Libraries have and are putting every effort in using computers and IT related advantages to improve library services. Thus their existing heterogeneity in the adoption of technology particularly, library software for automating the activities of libraries was, there for it felt essential to understand, the status of library automation, the software used. Hence the topic of research “A Study of Effective Use of Integrated Library Software in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka” undertaken by the researcher. Thesis presented in the six chapters, the researcher has given ten recommendations which would be helpful for the engineering libraries to provide better automated services to the user community. The researcher has made comprehensive study, it is deemed true that computer has revolutionized our society and helped us scale greater heights in the evolution cycle. Now, the present study is an attempt for finding out the ways to make use of the available library resources in the best possible manner. No software package can meets all the requirements of a given library system. Inevitably, some compromises will be needed in work flows, input, output and report formats. Customization takes lot of time, by doing that, other problems could arise. Therefore, while choosing the library software it is important to prioritize the requirements and make sure that the chosen software meets most, if not all the high priority requirements. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.dineshks.webs.com, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian Interviews
by Mohan Kulkarni 20 Dec '09

20 Dec '09

Dear Library Professionals, I have applied for the post of Librarian in colleges affiliated to Pune University. First time I will be facing interviews for this post. I will be thankful if anybody can put light on the questions being asked in Interview and how to answer them effectively so that I can confidently face it. Thank you, -- From- Mohan Kulkarni Library Asst., Pune. kulkarnimohan(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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"mtextreader" to read e-books in mobile phones
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 20 Dec '09

20 Dec '09

Dear Friends, "mtextreader" to read e-books in mobile phones In most of the recent mobile models there is a option to read ebooks. If the mobile is of higher end and has the facility to install small softwares, like "mtextreader" - a freely available in internet, one can read text files. This reader has many good options like font size, color, scroll etc.. One can purchase Samsung s5233 touch phone, Spice mobiles series i.e., S-9 to read e-books. Posted by, Praveen K C JRF, DOS in Physics University of Mysore Mysore. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.dineshks.webs.com, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar 2010 at Lingaya Univ. Fbd.
by Champeswar Mishra 19 Dec '09

19 Dec '09

: Sub: Invitation for National Conference on “Advances in Knowledge Management” Dear Sir/Madam, We are glad to bring to your notice that the Dept. of CSE and Library Science Centre at Lingaya’s University is organizing a National Conference on "Advances in Knowledge Management" during 8-9 March 2010 at our University. This National Conference is being organized to give a brief yet comprehensive exposure to teachers, researchers, industrialists and students. Moreover, this National Conference is supposed to build up sufficient background on the recent achievements in Advances in Knowledge Mining and Knowledge Management, so that research studies can be carried out by the participants independently. The resource persons are from eminent organizations like IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi, etc. I take the privilege of requesting you to depute as many staff members and students from your Organization to participate in the National Conference and give wide publicity in your Organization by circulating the enclosed brochure. We expect your cooperation in this activity which will definitely help participants to enhance independent thinking in research avenues in these areas. It may be noted that the last date for submission of draft paper is 10 January 2010 and last date for registration is 20 February 2010. An early confirmation of your organization's participation will be highly appreciated. Your active support by way of nomination will go a long way in making this event a grand success. Please feel free to contact us for further details. The details are also available on the LIMAT's and Lingaya’s University website at http://www.limat.org, http://www.lingayasuniversity.edu.in Convener Prof. T. V. Prasad, Head (CSE) Email: cselimat2009(a)gmail.com Co-Convener Dr. R. N. Malviya Librarian, Library Science Centre Email: ncakm2010(a)gmail.com Coordinators Mr. Manoj Kumar Jain (+91-9810770567) Ms. Gauri Sharma Email: ncakm2010(a)gmail.com Important Dates Submission DeadLine 10 January 2010 Notification to Authors Until 31 January 2010 Final Camera-Ready submission Until 15 February 2010 Late registration 20 February 2010 Conference LU 8-9 March 2010 Regards Yours Sincerely, (Dr. T.V.Prasad) Convener (Dr. R. N. Malviya) Co – Convener 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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