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Using Google Docs for Conducting Research and Surveys Online - Easy and Simple
by Sukhdev Singh 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

Dear friends, If you are doing some research or survey, you know how difficult and time consuming it is to prepare questionnaire, mail it and tabulate the responses. However, today a number of online survey tools and services are available, like the SurveyMonkey. Unfortunately, there are restrictions for free versions of such online survey tools. If you don't like restrictions, move on to Google Docs. It is an Online Office suite from Google - http://docs.google.com - still, it can prove to be a handy tool for conducting research or survey online. Thanks to some new features added to it. These features enable Questionnaire / Survey Forms creation and emailing them directly. The beauty of Google Docs is that there is always a background spreadsheet linked for each such form. The responses to the questions are automatically added to spreadsheet in Google Docs. With Google Docs, you can create your Online Survey / Research Forms. Send these through Email or simply send the unique URL of the online survey form. Survey participants do not require any Sign-in for filling online survey forms. Their responses can be filled out directly from email client. As already told, responses are automatically added to a Linked Spreadsheet. This spreadsheet can be used to further analyse the responses. It is easy, simple and fun with Google Docs. For creating a Survey Form, visit Google Docs. Use your Gmail User ID and Password to login. If you do not have an Account with Google, better create it now. Once logged in, select a new spreadsheet. Make it sharable by clicking on "Share" tab. It will prompt to enter the title for the spreadsheet and save it. After that, from available options, select "to fill out a form". Next step is to create a Survey Form. It is very simple and intuitive. Once the form is complete, you can preview it and send it by emailing it to large number of participants. The Google Docs responds back with a confirmatory email. As the participants start filling up the form, data is captured in a linked spreadsheet at back. I have created a small presentation for explaining it. The same is available at http://www.slideshare.net/sukhi along with other presentations. You can also follow the following direct link - http://snipr.com/252r6 - to view this presentation. Thanks, --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Information
by JK 20 Apr '08

20 Apr '08

Dear All, We have developed a global search software of e-resources/e- contents. We have observed many problems on the user's side such as when the URL of a particular e-resource gets changed (usually from the publishers side) then users are not able to access and view the e-resources. To prevent this problem, somebody has advised us to create our own link server. Therefore, could anybody help me as to how we can create our own Open URL.. Your earliest reply will be appreciated. *Regards* *Jaya Kalra* *Senior Consultant - LIS Group* *Total IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.* *412-C, Suneja Tower - I,* *District Centre, Janak Puri* *New Delhi - 110058* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NACLIN 2008 : Call for Papers & Participation
by Sangeeta Kaul 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Dear Professional Colleagues I am glad to inform you that Elevanth National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN 2008) will be held from November 4-7, 2008 at Karunya University, Coimbatore, India. The theme of this year's Convention is "Digital Futures : Strategies for Developing World Class Libraries" The sub-themes for the Convention and the other details are available in NACLIN 2008 brochure which is available online at www.naclin.org (Please write to us if you wish to get a print copy of the brochure) We look forward to receiving your paper for the convention and to meet you at NACLIN 2008. With kind regards Yours sincerely Sangeeta Kaul _______________________________________________________________________________ Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network JNU Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-32471010, 32471002, 32471011, 9810329992 (M) Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wikipedia's list of projects related to digital libraries.
by sri priya 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

This is a list of projects related to digital libraries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_digital_library_projects Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requre an article from Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
by Aloor Thomas Francis 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Dear professionals, One of our scientists is urgently need a copy of the following article: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: "Vanillin and related flavor compounds in vanilla extracts made from beans of various global origins. Arvind S. Ranadive. pp 1922 - 1924; DOI: 10.1021/jf00022a039 We will be highly obliged if you could arrange to send a copy of the article by e-mail. Yours fiathfully, A..T. Francis Librarian College of Horticulture Thrissur, Kerala. Bring your gang together. Do your thing. Find your favourite Yahoo! group at http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital Archive service by OCLC
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Dear Friends, OCLC is now providing a Digital Archive service for long-term storage of originals and master files from libraries' digital collections. The Digital Archive service is simplified to fit with a variety of digital library workflows and to keep the costs of safely storing these important files within the budget of a library's digital program. The service will provide automated monitoring and reports on stored digital collections. Source: http://www.librarytechnology.org/diglib-fulldisplay.<http://www.librarytechnology.org/diglib-fulldisplay> Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenLib demo now on a public IP
by L J Haravu 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Dear Forum professionals I am happy to let you know that it is now possible for anyone to use open source NewGenLib via the server-side installation on one of our public IP machines. Please follow the steps given below. With this, you can use all the functionality as though the software is installed for you. However, the data added will be stored only temporarily and may be deleted. Please note that although this is a full fledged application, it is only to demonstrate to professionals and to help then get a first hand feel of the software. 1. Install J2RE1.4.2 on one or more client machines from the Sun Microsystems web site. This is the run time version of Java and needs to be installed on all clients that plan to access NewGenLib functionality. 2. Once you have successfully installed J2RE1.4.2 on your client machine, open your Internet browser and enter the URL, http://121.246.154.208:8080/newgenlibctxt/LaunchApplication 3. You will soon see a JAVA Starting window and the very first time that you launch the NewGenLib client, it will download the application from our server to your machine. This may take time and depends on the bandwidth you have. From the second and subsequent times, the applet is loaded from your client unless there has been an update of the server side software. 4. You will soon see a dialog where you need to enter the IP address of the server. This is 121.246.154.208. The port by default shown is 8080. You need not change this. Click OK in this dialog. 5. Next you will see the Login screen of NewGenLib. Enter xyz as the User_id and abc as the password. This user does not have all the System Administrator permissions. 6. Soon you will see the main menu of the NewGenLib applet with the functional modules on top. Click any of the main menu options to see the different functions possible within the module 7. To see the OPAC of the installation, open your Internet browser and enter 8. http://121.246.154.208:8080/newgenlibctxt and you will soon see the opening page of the OPAC with search and other options I would be happy to answer any questions but better still would be for professionals to go the discussion forum on Sourceforge.net, http://sourceforge.net/forum/?group_id=210780 and create an account and post your problems, suggestions. Best regards. Haravu -- 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 Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
by Thapar, Amit 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Aligarh (UP) Advertisement No. 2/ 2008 Applications on the prescribed form are invited for the following posts by 26/05/2008. 1. University Librarian, Maulana Azad Library : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.16400-22400/- 2. Lecturer in Library Science, Dept of Library & Information Science : 01 post 3. Deputy Librarians, Maulana Azad Library : 02 posts 4. Assistant Librarians, Maulana Azad Library : 08 posts How to Apply : Apply in the prescribed format. Persons downloading the Form from the Net are required to send a Cash receipt issued by the Cash Section, Finance Office, AMU, Aligarh or Demand draft of Rs. 150/- payable to Finance Officer, AMU, Aligarh at State Bank of India, AMU Branch, Aligarh (code 5555) along with the duly filled employment form complete in all respect. Complete application form procured in the above manner may either be delivered personally at the Reception Counter of Administrative Block or sent by post, super scribing on the top left of the cover the post applied for, advertisement number and date, to the Deputy Registrar, (Selection Committee), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh-202002, so as to reach him by 26/05/2008. Kindly visit http://www.amuregistrar.com/11april08.html for complete details of the vacancies and application form is available at http://www.amuregistrar.com/Form.doc Best of Luck !! Amit Thapar Library & Information Centre National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) (Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India) Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar-160062, Punjab (INDIA) "To make yourself exceptional is the biggest achievement of your life." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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job opportunity
by Thapar, Amit 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) Manora Peak, Nainital-263129 Applications are invited through direct recruitment from eligible candidates for the post in the prescribed format: Scientific Assistant 'B' - Library : 02 posts, Pay scale: Rs. 4500-125-7000, Qualification : First Class Bachelors degree in Science with Bachelor Degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation or its equivalent degree from recognised university., Desirable : Knowledge of Computer Applications. General Conditions: 1.. The application should be on the format provided on Website http://aries.ernet.in/ of the institute with relevant details and affixing one self attested recent colored passport size photograph. 2.. The Maximum age limit is 45 for sl. no. 2 and 40 years for others as on 30/04/2008. The age limit is relaxable as per Govt. of India rules for SC/ST/OBC and PH (except Blindness or Low Vision Category.) on production of relevant certificates. 3.. Advance increment can be considered for meritorious candidates. 4.. Reservation is applicable as per the guidelines of the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India norms. 5.. Applications will be accepted upto 5:00 PM of 15 May, 2008 6.. The envelope containing the application must be superscribed in Bold letters "Application for the post of Engineer 'B'-Computer" 7.. The Institute will not be respnsible for any postal delays. No correspondence in th matter will be entertained in this office. 8.. Mere fulfilling of prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right in candidates to be called for test/interview. The Director reserver the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason. 9.. Self attested Photostat Copies of the documents of all the supporting facts must be attached. 10.. All the applications should be sent to The Director, Aryabhatta research Institute of Observational Sciences, (ARIES), Manora Park, Nainital - 263 129 (Uttrakhand). 11.. The candidates will be called for test/interview after screening. 12.. The selected candidate can be posted at ARIES, Manora Park or Devasthal 13.. Application should be forwarded through proper channel or NOC should be produced at the time of Interview. Vigilance clearance as per the follwing format should be attached with the applications. " Certified that there is no vigilance / disciplinary case pending / contemplated against Shri Smt Kr. ______________________ of this organisation" Best of luck !! Amit Thapar Library & Information Centre National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) (Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India) Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar-160062, Punjab (INDIA) "To make yourself exceptional is the biggest achievement of your life." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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job opportunity in PGIMER, Chandigarh
by Thapar, Amit 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

PGIMER, Chandigarh Advt.No.4/2008 (Estt.I) Applications on prescribed form are invited from the citizens of India for the following Group 'B' post on regular basis : 1.. Senior Library and Information Assistant : 01 post (UR), Pay Scale : 5500-9000/- Application form : The application forms and other information viz. qualification, experience, age limit can be obtained from the Recruitment Cell either personally or on written request accompanied by a self addressed stamped (Rs.10/-) envelope (27 cm x 12 cm) along with DD of Rs.525/0 (Rs.275/- for SC/ST candidates) in favour of the Director PGIMER, Chandigarh payable at State Bank of India, Sector 12, Chandigarh (Code No.1524) The same information and application form can also be downloaded from PGIMER web site at http://pgimer.nic.in/oppor.htm . A DD of Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidates) should be attached with application downloaded from the web site. Last date for receipt of application is 19/05/2008 Best of luck !! Amit Thapar Library & Information Centre National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) (Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India) Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar-160062, Punjab (INDIA) "To make yourself exceptional is the biggest achievement of your life." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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