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Call for Participation – "Young ESD Voices from around the World"
by Puna Das 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Call for Participation – "Young ESD Voices from around the World" Background >From 31 March to 2 April 2009, the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – Moving into the Second Half of the UN Decade will be held in Bonn, Germany. Organizers of the conference are UNESCO and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, in cooperation with the German Commission for UNESCO. Five years into the Decade, the conference will follow four objectives: to highlight the relevance of ESD to all of education; to promote international exchange on ESD, especially between the North and the South; to carry out a stock-taking of the implementation of the UN Decade and to develop strategies for the way ahead. World Conference participants are 700 representatives from all world regions, of UNESCO Member States, United Nations Agencies, organizations from civil society, and the private sector. Workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" One day before the opening of the World Conference, a workshop with 25 young people from around the world with demonstrated engagement in Education for Sustainable Development will take place in Bonn, Germany. Participants of the workshop will also take part in the World Conference. Workshop results will be presented at the Conference. Young people between 18 and 35 years of age are invited to submit applications for participating in the workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" and in the World Conference itself by 9 February 2009. Applications must include a letter of motivation (one page) describing the applicants' engagement in Education for Sustainable Development, the motivation for applying and a short description of what is intended to be done as follow-up to the Conference. Moreover, a curriculum vitae should be submitted. Participants will be selected according to their engagement in ESD, their involvement in relevant networks and hence their function as young ESD ambassadors / multipliers. Working language of the workshop: English Dates and venues: * March 2009: Email consultations, preparing the workshop and the contribution to the World Conference * 30 March 2009: Workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" in Bonn, Germany * 31 March - 2 April 2009: World Conference Education for Sustainable Development in Bonn, Germany * April / May 2009: Evaluation of the workshop and the World Conference via Email consultation and follow-up The 25 participants of the workshop will also be guests of the main conference. Funds for travel and hotel costs are available if required. Submission of applications by 9 February 2009 to Email worldconference2009@esd.unesco..de or Fax +49(0)228-688444-79, reference "Application 'Young ESD Voices'". Successful participants will be informed by 16 February 2009. More Details: http://www.esd-world-conference-2009.org/en/esd-workshop-for-young-people.h… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/

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Biblios.net-free Z39.50 catalogue records from LibLime
by J. K. Vijayakumar 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

-------------------- From: On Behalf Of Barrett, Bernard Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:14 AM To: Subject: Biblios.net - free Z39.50 catalogue records Might be of interest? Bernard Barrett Information Scientist Directorate of Mental Health Health Service Executive Office 5, Ground Floor, South East Wing, St Joseph's Hospital Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Republic of Ireland Announcing ‡biblios.net, the world’s largest database of freely-licensed library records By resourceshelf on Cataloging and Metadata >From the News Release: LibLime [has] announced the launch of ‡biblios.net–a free browser-based cataloging service with a data store containing over thirty-million records. Records are licensed under the Open Data Commons, making the service the world’s largest repository of freely-licensed library records. ‡biblios.net (pronounced ‘biblios dot net’) features an intuitive metadata editor complete with templates, macros, authority auto-completion and embedded context-sensitive help. The central record repository contains 25-million bibliographic records and just under eight-million authority records. The data is maintained by ‡biblios.net users similar to the model used by Wikipedia. Catalogers can use and contribute to the database without restrictions because records in ‡biblios.net are freely-licensed under the Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (https://biblios.net/open-data-commons-license) ‡biblios.net also includes a built-in federated search system allowing catalogers to find records from any Z39.50 target. A central Search Target Registry, seeded with over 2,000 Z39.50 servers, makes it easy for catalogers to find, create and share Z39.50 targets. In addition to offering a cutting-edge cataloging interface, ‡biblios.net offers a unique social cataloging environment. Built-in forums and private messaging make finding help and communicating with other users a cinch. Real-time chat is slated for an upcoming release. “The philosophy behind an Open Data movement scarcely needs an explanation to a library audience,” explains LibLime CEO, Joshua Ferraro. “The mission of libraries–to provide open, free access to ideas and information–surely applies to the metadata created BY librarians,” Ferraro says. “To date, libraries haven’t had a freely-licensed repository of library records to date and that makes ‡biblios.net an especially exciting development, one that I’m proud to have been a part of,” says Ferraro. “It’s our hope that ‡biblios.net, as well as other open data movements, will usher in a new era of library openness, where libraries can collaboratively create and share metadata with the whole community,” Ferraro says. You can sign up for a free ‡biblios.net account by visiting http://biblios.net. See Also: Listen to a Podcast with the Founder/Creator of ‡biblios.net, Josh Ferraro (He’s also the CEO of LibLime) ---------------------- Blogged at http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/2009/01/bibliosnet-open-access-in-catalogu… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Information for the post of Information Scientist
by kallol talukdar 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Respected Professionals Kindly let me know the qualification required to became an Information Scientist. also let me know where i will get the goverment notification for the post. Thanking You *KALLOL DAS Asst. Librarian Faculty of Management (FMS) Modi Institute of Management & Research* *(Deemed University) Sikar, Rajasthan* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Workshop on Knowledge Management (IWKM 2009) -Concluded
by nali pm 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Professionals An International Workshop on Knowledge Management (IWKM 2009) was held on January 24-25, 2009 organized by Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. The major objectives of the workshop were: To identify Knowledge Management implementation in various corporate and academic institutes. To understand the processes involved in capturing and sharing organization’s knowledge assets, both tacit and explicit. To learn handling of select KM models/technology tools such as MASK, KMM, CKF etc for developing KM in the respective fields of participants. To identify constraints and challenges, while implementing Knowledge Management programme. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. In his speech, he said that a creative approach to KM in R & D institutions can result higher research productivity and information flow and he emphasized the need of capturing tacit knowledge of scientists and academicians using modern communication technology. Padamshri Prof. P. N. Kaula, Chief guest of the function highlighted the importance of KM in present society. He said concept of KM is fast developing and the time is here to implement the application of KM in Libraries and Information Centers. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine, Associate Dean, TELECOM School of Management, Paris France delivered keynote address. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine was the main resource person. Dr. Parag Sanghani, Director, AESMPGIBM, Ahmedabad, Dr. Debahsis Patnaik, IIT Kanpur and Dr. Zafar Numani, Dept. law, AMU delivered lectures on different aspects of KM. About ninety delegates from libraries, management, IT, medicine, corporate, NGO and research organizations from India and abroad participated in the two day workshop. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine gave hands on training in KMM and CKF module of KM technology. Study materials were distributed along with few exercises on CD-ROM for further developing their KM expertise. A cultural evening was also organized on 24th Jan. . Prof. V.K Abdul Jaleel, The Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh distributed the certificates to the participants in the valedictory function. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Reader/Organizing Secretary IWKM 2009 _________________________________________________________________ Chose your Life Partner! Join MSN Matrimony FREE http://www.in.msn.com/matrimony -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Be Transparent - Interview with Prof. Talwar by Niranjan Nikam
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Friends, *Be Transparent - Interview with Prof. Talwar by Niranjan Nikam* Prof. Talwar, Vicechancellor of University of Mysore spoke about his plans to take the univesity forward. The Interview was published in Deccan Herald, Bengaluru edition on republic day (26/01/2009). Excerpt: Prof. expressed that, his main concern is on transparency in working. Using three decades of experience in administrative, academic and research he will try to create different kind of working environment in the university. He told that, already initiated few things in this direction by started training the administrative staf. He was talking about the utilization of Central govt. fund Rs. 100 Crore. 40% of the fund will be reserved for cetre of Excellence and 60% for development. Priority will be given to infrastructure and thrust areas such as biodiversity, bioprospecting and sustainble development. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Budgeting in Library
by Indira 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Mrs. Sheethal, UNESCO Publication "Libraries for all: how to start and run a basic library" written by Laura Wendell, the founder of the World Library Partnership, is a practical guide to establish and manage a library. available in English, French and Spanish in HTML and PDF formats. This resource guide is designed and developed for people with little or no training in librarianship and contains practical, step-by-step instructions for creating and managing a successful library. Here is the URL: http://www.unesco.org/webworld/highlights/library_run_020299.html Line-item Budgeting is discussed in P15-21. I feel we should include this in the Reading Lists of BLISC and MLISC programs. Hope this manual will be useful in our day-to-day practices. Best regards, Indira ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500 082 India -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:20 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 70, Issue 28 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Post of Library Assistant (sandeep deepu) 2. 10th manlibnet national convention (nrusingh dash) 3. Relaxation in NET/SET to Librarians having First Class (Ajay Kamble) 4. Webopedia (DINESH SIDDAIAH) 5. Budgeting in Library (Sheetal Tank) 6. Post for Library Assistant (jamil(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in) 7. Library Diretor (Anand G) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:09:32 +0530 (IST) From: sandeep deepu <san_deepu123(a)yahoo.co.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Post of Library Assistant To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: <524179.60303.qm(a)web7803.mail.in.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Dear Professionals, There is one vacancy for the post of Library Assistant. Required Qualification: B.L.I.Sc (Preferable M.L.I.Sc degree) and Knowledge of computer with minimum of 1 year of experience in any reputed Library. The candidate should have Good communication skills with access to digital resources and web portals etc. Pay Scale as Per. State Govt. Total Emoluments around Rs.8000/ PM. Interested candidate both (Male & Female) may apply on or before 31 Jan. 2009 to following address (rvlibn(a)rediffmail.com)? in conventional format as well as in electronic format. With Regards Mr.Rudradevaramath.F.S LIBRARIAN R.V.College of?Engineering, Mysore Road, Bangalore. Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Citations
by Making India 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Friends, Want to refer to you three sites that help in making citations and are useful in rendering bibliographies. The third one is a paid service while the first two are available for free. - http://citationmach ine.net/ <http://citationmach%20ine.net/> - http://www.easybib. com/ <http://www.easybib.%20com/> - http://www.endnote. com/ <http://www.endnote.com/> -- Rgds, Nisar Fathima "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library," - Jorge Luis Borges, poet, writer and librarian. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

*Thers is vacancy of Librarian(qualification as per norms of Uni.of Mumbai)* *intersted may apply on following adress* *Nirmala Niketan *College of Home Science, 49, New Marine Lines, Mumbai- 400 020 *Phone:* 022-22076503 *Fax: *22003217 *Email:* nnchsc(a)mtnl.net.in / info(a)nirmalaniketan.com Dilip Jadhav AIHM Library *aihmlibrary(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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Library Diretor
by Anand G 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Lis-forum Members Pls go through the opening for the Library professional in USA Arizona. JOB TITLE: Library Director COMPANY: Sedona Public Library POSTDATE: 1/28/2009 LOCATION: Sedona, AZ DESCRIPTION: The Sedona Public Library (SPL) Board of Trustees seeks a LIBRARY DIRECTOR with an MLS and proven library management skills. The candidate must be a dynamic, forward-thinking professional who, in addition to managing overall library operations, will work closely with an active ten member Board of Trustees. Demonstrated expertise in personnel management; experience in planning, recommending and implementing policy; budgeting; being a strong library advocate and fundraiser required. Other responsibilities include managing a staff of 13 FTEs and 75 active volunteers who provide nearly 50% of the staff hours at the library, maintaining effective partnerships with public officials and community groups, especially the Friends of the Library. SPL is a 501 (c) 3 not-for- profit privately owned organization that is funded by the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino counties, the Friends of the Library and other donations. For more information www.sedonalibrary.com. . GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Administers library services under the policy direction of the SPL Board of Trustees and reports directly to the Board. Typical duties include supervising general and daily operations of the library; preparing, reviewing and administering policies and procedures; preparing and administering budget; training and supervising staff; supervising maintenance of the facility, including a local area computer network and planning for future improvements; facilitating programming for patrons of all ages; furnishing information on library activities, services and facilities to other agencies; attending and reporting monthly at Board meetings; preparing statistical reports; developing and implementing long-range plans; cooperating with the County Library District and its member libraries in resource sharing and library development. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications for the position include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library science program and five to seven years of responsible library work experience with ever increasing supervisory responsibilities. A successful candidate must have strong communication skills that inspire and motivate the community, Board, staff, volunteers, elected officials and potential donors in developing and implementing a shared vision for enhanced library service. Candidate must have demonstrated operational effectiveness. Essential attributes include extensive public library knowledge, thorough understanding of library technology, being highly motivated and self-directed. SALARY: Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000/anum, (Rs220,000 - 300,000/month) with a competitive benefits package. For full announcement and description, visit www.sedonalibrary.com . Resumes submitted by February 20, 2009, considered in the initial review. About SEDONA Sedona is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. Anand G.Talwar. Librarian Al Ain International Aviation Academy P.O.Box 66488, Al Ain, UAE. Tel: +971 3 799 - 6478 Fax: +971 3 785 - 5055 Mobile: +971 55 9192207 E-Mail: anand.talwar(a)aaiaa.ac.ae -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post for Library Assistant
by jamil＠drtc.isibang.ac.in 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Dear Professionals, There is one vacancy for the post of Library Assistant. Required Qualification and Experience: Post Graduate with B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc degree with 6 years relevant experience and having working Knowledge of computer science. Pay Scale: 15600-39100, Grade Pay:5400 Interested candidate may apply on or before 23 Feb. 2009 prescribed application forms are obtainable from the office of IIT Patna or from this website www.iitp.ac.in how to apply: The completed applications should be sent by hand or by post to Assistant Registrar, IIT Patna Patliputra Colony Patna-800013 Please view http://www.iitp.ac.in/forms/Advt-2.pdf for details application form is available at http://www.iiitp.ac.in/forms/app_non_face.DOC With Regards Jamil Ahmed Documentation Research Training and Centre Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore-59 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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