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Library Trainees at ISRO
by ramesh chander 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear Colleagues, Applications are invited for the library trainees at ISRO Thiruvananthapuram, for more information, follow the following link: - http://www.isro.org/joboppor.htm -- With Regards, Romesh Chander Sharma National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012,

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URGENT : BUACLA MEETING
by Ajay Kamble 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

*BOMBAY UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED LIBRARIAN'S ASSOCIATION * *( BUACLA ) ( REGD)* 117, Hindu Colony Dadar, Mumbai 400 014. Phone:- 24144160 Date 16-01-2009 All the library professionals and members of the ( BUCLA ) association are requested to attend the General Body meeting which will be held on Saturday the 7th February 2009 at 05.00 pm in the Ruparel College Library, Matunga (West) Mumbai. To elect new executive body is the subject. Your presence is highly essential for that. Thanking you, Yours Faithfully, (Mr. Shrikant Talwaltkar ) Vice President BUACLA

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[Library & Information Science Professionals] National Portal of India : Dire...
by Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

[http://india.gov.in/directories.php] National Portal of India : DirectoriesSearching for an Indian Government website ?..or lost in the maze trying to find STD/PIN Codes of any region in the Country ?..Welcome to this section which helps you search through the various useful Directories.. MORE -- Posted By Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to Library & Information Science Professionals at 2/03/2009 11:57:00 PM

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Academic Earth: Video Lectures By Top Scholars
by Vimal Kumar 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Thousands Of Video Lectures From The World's Top Scholars Academic Earth is an organization founded with the goal of giving everyone on earth access to a world-class education. [http://www.academicearth.org/] As more and more high quality educational content becomes available online for free, we ask ourselves, what are the real barriers to achieving a world class education? At Academic Earth, we are working to identify these barriers and find innovative ways to use technology to increase the ease of learning. We are building a user-friendly educational ecosystem that will give internet users around the world the ability to easily find, interact with, and learn from full video courses and lectures from the world's leading scholars. Our goal is to bring the best content together in one place and create an environment that in which that content is remarkably easy to use and in which user contributions make existing content increasingly valuable. We invite those who share our passion to explore our website, participate in our online community, and help us continue to find new ways to make learning easier for everyone. Courtesy: Gerry McKiernan http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/2009/02/academic-earth-video-lectures-by-top.… -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ 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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Google launches a mobile internet bus
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear Friends *Google launches a mobile internet bus:* Google India Tuesday unveiled an Internet bus, a mobile vehicle designed to provide information on Internet and computer to people in cities across Tamil Nadu. Dubbed as 'Google Bus', the vehicle which was flagged off from Chennai will cover 15 towns including Erode, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Trippur and Nagercoil in 45 days. <http://siliconindian.com/adserver/adclick.php?n=a9bb7037> Thanking You. Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CUDELSAA and Dept of Lib n Inf Sc organise Lecture by Dir of Nat Lib of Scotland
by Susmita Chakraborty 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

*The Role of Libraries in Accessing Knowledge and Information in the Future* A Lecture By Martin Wade, Director, National Library, Scotland Organized jointly BY *Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta * AND *Calcutta University Department of Library & Information Science Alumni Association **(CUDELSAA)* *AT* *Chandramukhi Kadambini Sabhagriha* *Central Library, University of Calcutta, College Square Campus* *ON* *5th February, 2009* *2.30 PM* * * *ALL ARE WELCOME* * * N.B. On behalf of CUDELSAA, circulated by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty -------------------------------------------------- Dr. Susmita Chakraborty, India Thanks & regards. *Dr. Susmita Chakraborty* *Bengal Engineering and Science University* *Official Email:susmita.chakraborty@becs.ac.in<Email%3Asusmita.chakraborty(a)becs.ac.in> * *Personal email:susmitachakraborty94@gmai.com<email%3Asusmitachakraborty94(a)gmai.com> **Personal Blog:*http://*drsusmitachakraborty.blogspot.com*/; * http://susmita-besu.blogspot.com/ **Album:http://picasaweb.google.com/susmitachakraborty94* *Group:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cudelsaa/* --------- Please support: MANAS - a society for mentally disturbed persons their family and friends (http://www.geocities.com/manas_teghari/) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Knowledge Commission Launches Online Contest (Essay, Debate & Film)
by Puna Das 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

National Knowledge Commission Launches Online Contest www.knowledgecommission.gov.in/contests NKC's recommendations have been crafted to achieve the objective of tapping into India's enormous reservoir of knowledge, mobilising national talent and creating an empowered generation with access to tremendous possibilities for the 550 million youth. To accelerate the process of reform and to create a groundswell of public opinion, NKC invites everyone to Online Contests. Contest Period: 1 February – 1 March 2009 Categories: Film, Debate and Essay Film Topic: Make a short film (not exceeding 6 mins) 1) How can I make a difference in transforming India Debate Topics: Give your opinions in video format (not exceeding 4 mins each) 1) India will realise its demographic dividend in the next 15 years 2) Vocational education and training courses should be introduced in all schools Essay Topics: Write your views (not exceeding 2000 words each) 1) How can India unleash its innovation and entrepreneurship potential? 2) Expansion, excellence and inclusion – the three challenges of the Indian education system Important Dates Contest Begins: Feb 1, 2009 Contest Closes: March 1, 2009 Results Declaration: March 10, 2009 Prizes Winners get to meet Mr. Sam Pitroda Cash Prizes of more than INR 1.5 lakhs Certificates to first 500 entries Log on to http://knowledgeportal.in/contests to participate ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cricket on your mind? Visit the ultimate cricket website. Enter http://beta.cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Extract of Interview held with Prof. V G Talwar, Vice Chancelor, Mysore University
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ================================================ *Jikanur Village (Belgaum District, Karnataka) Gifts Her Noble Son to the Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor… Today, the Panaroma section of the Deccan Herald (State Edition: 26/1/09) had definitely a surprise material for me (http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp <http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp>).* A real 'Republic Day Gift' was in front of me in the form of a very pleasantly conducted candid interview (by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald) honouring the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, Prof. V G Talwar. The interview throws open many of the unknown mysteries in the glorious professional career of Prof. V G Talwar. Hailing from a very humble family background from the Jikanur Village in the Belgaum District, Prof. Talwar started his career in BEL, Bangalore. He then moved on to the Mangalore University and spent six years there before joining the University of Mysore. For the last 17 years he has been associated with the University in various capacities as lecturer, Professor, Registrar, Director of the Academic Staff College and finally reaching the summit of becoming the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the University. As the VC, his present task is very challenging as many things need to be set right in the management of the University Administration. As an immediate welfare measure, Prof. Talwar has already initiated programmes to look into providing ample opportunities to the welfare of the staff members, conduction of innovative training programmes to imbibe newer skills by the staff, training of officers and other staff members in embarking newer administrative strageties and planning. Expanding the net of the training programme to Office Superintendents, Peons and other categories of staff members. His more than three decades of rich experience in administrative, academic and research activities, will help him in taking this opportunity as a challenge. In the course of the interview, Prof. Talwar said on the confidence imposed upon him by the Karnataka Govt. by honoring him with the Vice Chancellorship, which I quote, "I feel very happy and very proud. It is a great responsibility, great challenge and I am indeed very grateful to the government for considering me and giving me an opportunity. I will certainly put my heart and soul into the job. The university already has its name and fame at the international level and I wish the flag of the university will fly all over the globe in future too". Prof. Talwar is very clear that 'every department must be transparent in its working'. He will not compromise on strictness if anyone violates the rich tradition of the Mysore University in upholding its rich integrities of honesty, diligence, truthfulness and openness. Upon Universities having been rated as 5 Stars and 4 Stars earlier, Prof. Talwar clarified this issue by saying that 'Universities cannot be compared to Hotels'. The ranking confusion must be immediately removed. The present status of the Mysore University being ranked as 'A+' is being reworked in NAAC. About the 'hue and cry' of a large amount of money that is to be received by the Mysore University from the Govt. of India for its welfare, infrastructure and educational development, Prof. Talwar clarified that not a single paise has been received so far from the sanctioned Rs. 100 crores. Eventually when the money does come, Prof. Talwar is very clear that general infrastructure and thrust areas would be given the topmost priority. Initially, Rs. 40 crores was to be spent for a center of excellence), and the remaining 60 crores for development. Out of this a sum of Rs. 13 lakhs was to be allotted in building a modern classroom in each department. Added to this a 24/7 electricity and water supply to the entire campus. After prolonged deliberations with the Planning Commission, a 50:50 sharing of resources was agreed upon for sharing the resources between infrastructure and thrust areas. Prof. Talwar has complimented Prof. Shivashankermurthy, the then acting VC for putting up an excellent proposal to the Panel. The good news is that this proposal has been approved and UGC will release its first instalment of Rs. 30 crores very soon. To conclude, if President, Barack Obama is destiny's choice to drive America to its next generation of prosperity, I wouldn't be wrong in saying, that, it is the same destiny's choice in honouring Prof. V G Talwar, ('one of the most humble human beings and a thorough Library and Information Professional') to assume charge of the Vice Chancellorship of the Mysore University and take charge of the 'Change of Guard of Honor' to drive the Mysore University to even greater heights of educational supremacy. Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ========================== Extracts from the Interview held by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald with Prof. V G Talwar of the Mysore University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Interview Skills at IIITMK, 7-8 March 2009
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:22:53 -0800 (PST) From: Sainul Abideen P <sainul(a)yahoo.com> WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS: an e-Learning Initiative Organized by Digital Library and Information Services Division, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Date: 7-8 March, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday) Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th February 2009 About the Workshop Interview is one of the key considerations in the recruitment process of any Job. Effective Job interview is key for getting the right person. Interview is a two way exchange of information and provides an opportunity to candidates to describe their work experience, educational background, career interests, like and dislikes, etc. Similarly, interview provides a chance to the employer to choose right person for the job. Interview preparation is critical point of the interview. A candidate might have obtained high score in examinations but he/she needs to impress the interviewers with his positive qualities, to win the right job. Such winning interviews require specific knowledge and skills, to impress the employer. In order to provide you with those crucial interview skills, IIITM-K Digital Library and Information Services Division is organizing a Workshop on Interview Skills during 7-8 March 2009. This workshop provides a chance to the job seekers an opportunity to gain such winning interview skills. The workshop contains expert lectures on different factors of interview skills and preparations to be taken for winning interviews. Workshop Methodology Being an e-learning initiative, this workshop is based on the Tutored Video Instruction methodology, wherein video lectures of the experts will be delivered in a non-interactive mode. However, tutor guidance will be made available by the local faculty. Venue: IIITM-K, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram – 695581, Kerala Target audience: Anybody interested can attend. However Students, Job Seekers, and those who are in the early stage of their career will be given preference. Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only. [Payments to be made via Cash, or DD in favour of “Director, IIITM-K” payable at Canara Bank, Kazhakkoottam Branch] No. of seats are limited. Kindly confirm availability of seats by sending E-mail to iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com before sending registration fee. Registration Fee is non-refundable. No TA/DA will be given to the participants. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for Accommodation and Travel. Registration form along with the Fee may be sent to the Workshop Coordinator. Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th February 2009 For Registration and further details Sainul Abideen P, Workshop Co-ordinator & Librarian IIITM-K, Park Centre, Technopark, Karyavattom PO,Trivandrum 695581 Ph: 0471-2527567, 2700777 exn 119, Mobile: 9961814247, 9846929235, 9496252786 E-Mail: iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com www.iiitmk.ac.in/interview.htm

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Jikanur Village (Belgaum District, Karnataka) Gifts Her Noble Son to the Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:57:53 From: Ramachandran Guruprasad <gprasad(a)nal.res.in> Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor…_ Today, the Panaroma section of the Deccan Herald (State Edition: 26/1/09) had definitely a surprise material for me (http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp <http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp>).* A real 'Republic Day Gift' was in front of me in the form of a very pleasantly conducted candid interview (by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald) honouring the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, Prof. V G Talwar. The interview throws open many of the unknown mysteries in the glorious professional career of Prof. V G Talwar. Hailing from a very humble family background from the Jikanur Village in the Belgaum District, Prof. Talwar started his career in BEL, Bangalore. He then moved on to the Mangalore University and spent six years there before joining the University of Mysore. For the last 17 years he has been associated with the University in various capacities as lecturer, Professor, Registrar, Director of the Academic Staff College and finally reaching the summit of becoming the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the University. As the VC, his present task is very challenging as many things need to be set right in the management of the University Administration. As an immediate welfare measure, Prof. Talwar has already initiated programmes to look into providing ample opportunities to the welfare of the staff members, conduction of innovative training programmes to imbibe newer skills by the staff, training of officers and other staff members in embarking newer administrative strageties and planning. Expanding the net of the training programme to Office Superintendents, Peons and other categories of staff members. His more than three decades of rich experience in administrative, academic and research activities, will help him in taking this opportunity as a challenge. In the course of the interview, Prof. Talwar said on the confidence imposed upon him by the Karnataka Govt. by honoring him with the Vice Chancellorship, which I quote, "I feel very happy and very proud. It is a great responsibility, great challenge and I am indeed very grateful to the government for considering me and giving me an opportunity. I will certainly put my heart and soul into the job. The university already has its name and fame at the international level and I wish the flag of the university will fly all over the globe in future too". Prof. Talwar is very clear that 'every department must be transparent in its working'. He will not compromise on strictness if anyone violates the rich tradition of the Mysore University in upholding its rich integrities of honesty, diligence, truthfulness and openness. Upon Universities having been rated as 5 Stars and 4 Stars earlier, Prof. Talwar clarified this issue by saying that 'Universities cannot be compared to Hotels'. The ranking confusion must be immediately removed. The present status of the Mysore University being ranked as 'A+' is being reworked in NAAC. About the 'hue and cry' of a large amount of money that is to be received by the Mysore University from the Govt. of India for its welfare, infrastructure and educational development, Prof. Talwar clarified that not a single paise has been received so far from the sanctioned Rs. 100 crores. Eventually when the money does come, Prof. Talwar is very clear that general infrastructure and thrust areas would be given the topmost priority. Initially, Rs. 40 crores was to be spent for a center of excellence), and the remaining 60 crores for development. Out of this a sum of Rs. 13 lakhs was to be allotted in building a modern classroom in each department. Added to this a 24/7 electricity and water supply to the entire campus. After prolonged deliberations with the Planning Commission, a 50:50 sharing of resources was agreed upon for sharing the resources between infrastructure and thrust areas. Prof. Talwar has complimented Prof. Shivashankermurthy, the then acting VC for putting up an excellent proposal to the Panel. The good news is that this proposal has been approved and UGC will release its first instalment of Rs. 30 crores very soon. To conclude, if President, Barack Obama is destiny's choice to drive America to its next generation of prosperity, I wouldn't be wrong in saying, that, it is the same destiny's choice in honouring Prof. V G Talwar, ('one of the most humble human beings and a thorough Library and Information Professional') to assume charge of the Vice Chancellorship of the Mysore University and take charge of the 'Change of Guard of Honor' to drive the Mysore University to even greater heights of educational supremacy. Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ========================== Extracts from the Interview held by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald with Prof. V G Talwar of the Mysore University

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