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A Massive Case Of Fraud
by Thomas Abraham 26 Feb '08

26 Feb '08

Dear Colleagues, "A chemist in India has been found guilty of plagiarizing and/or falsifying more than 70 research papers published in a wide variety of Western scientific journals between 2004 and 2007. Some journal editors left reeling by the incident say it is one of the most spectacular and outrageous cases of scientific fraud they have ever seen." Read more about the fraudulent skills of Pattium Chiranjeevi, a Chemistry professor of Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupati, in Chemical and Engineering News at http://pubs.acs.org/cen/science/86/8607sci1.html It's high time for universities in India to make open access mandatory, so that these kinds of events can be avoided in the initial stages itself. Expecting tons of comments from the subscribers With regards Thomas Abraham Project Staff Indian Institute of Science National Centre for Science Information, Bangalore - 560012, India. thomas[at]ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Indian websites launched
by shankar nadoor 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

** *Dear professionals,* ** *New Indian websites launched* ** * For everyone who requires any kind of service but has no idea where to find them,this site aims to be a directory of service providers where users can vote to rate them based on thier experiences, and also request quotes for a job from multiple service providers before deciding whom to hire.Thewebsite lists dozens of categories ranging from schools to sauna baths and outdoor advertising agencies,but at present not all of them are very comprehensive.The website is also currently limited to only service provider in Kolkata.* ** *Click here **www.getaserviceprovider.com* ** *Dedicated to all types of books in indian regional languages,Yulop Books currently lists over 2500 volumes in Kannada which users can order online.The Kannada books are distributed in partnership with IBH Prakashana,a major regional publisher.The site plans to extend to other languages as well,and allow users to request particular books as well as post thier own articles and interact with authors.* ** *Click here www.books.yulop.com* ** ** *The Website provides online tests for students about to appear for their CBSE or MBA entrance exams.Students can interact through groups,customize the difficulty level of tests,analyze thier own scores and interact with teachers across the coutry for feedback.* ** *Click here www.tcyonline.com* ** ** *with regards* ** *Shankar Nadoor* *Assistant Librarian* *M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology* *Bangalore-54* ** *shankarnadoor(a)gmail.com* *www.freewebs.com/shankarnadoor* *Mobile:+91 9886926434* ** ** * "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt"* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Columbia World of Quotations
by alagusenthil＠gmail.com 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

ONLINE BOOKS: QUOTATIONS: DICTIONARY: The Columbia World of Quotations The Columbia World of Quotations. 1996 http://www.bartleby .com/66/ The 65,000 essential quotations that constitute this authoritative collection represent the research of 154 experts. Entries from more than 5,000 authors and speakers are multiply classified into 6,500 subjects. QUOTATION: A book that is shut is but a block. ATTRIBUTION: Thomas Fuller (1654â€"1734), British physician. Gnomologia, no. 23 (1732). QUOTATION: Men, forever tempted to lift the veil of the futureâ€"with the aid of computers or horoscopes or the intestines of sacrificial animalsâ€"have a worse record to show in these â€œsciencesâ€ than in almost any scientific endeavor. ATTRIBUTION: Hannah Arendt (1906â€"1975), U.S. philosopher and political theorist; born in Germany. The Life of the Mind, vol. 2: Willing, ch. 14 (1978). QUOTATION: My library was dukedom large enough. ATTRIBUTION: William Shakespeare (1564â€"1616), British dramatist, poet. Prospero, in The Tempest, act 1, sc. 2, l. 109-10 (1623). Also see: Mark Twain quotations http://www.twainquo tes.com/ -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR Asst. LIBRARIAN KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COIMBATORE http://alagusenthil.googlepages.com http://alagusenthil.tripod.com Mobile:09382804980 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on NewGenLib - Inaugural Session
by SUNIL M.V. 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Dear Friends, Following is the inaugural session report of the 3-day workshop on NewGenLib held today, the 25th Feb 2008 at our Institute. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More than 61 millions of people access Internet in India said Dr. Johnnes Keizer, Information Systems Officer, FAO of the United Nations, Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building Division. Keizer was giving a key-note address in a workshop on “Open Source Integrated Library Management Software for Knowledge Centres: A hands-on workshop on NewGenLib” at SDM Institute for Management Development (SDM IMD), Mysore. People are putting not only scholarly information but also the tacit knowledge. Wikis, Blogs, Question and Answer Services have enabled the people to share information globally and instantaneously. He cautioned the librarians that unless they are proactive and contribute significantly to the every growing information industry, their jobs will be taken away by others. Keizer explained the research that is going around the world to make the information on the Internet more meaningful. He said in this context Tim Berners-Lee’s idea of semantic web is catching up fast and the future lies in Web 2.0. Keizer said that Web 2.0 is envisioned with an basic philosophy of mutually maximizing collective intelligence and added value for each participant by formalized and dynamic information sharing and creation. The workshop is organized to train the librarians and knowledge managers in the newly released open source software called “NewGenLib”. Speaking on the software, Mr.. L.J. Haravu, Trustee, Keshavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, Hyderabad said that the software now can be downloaded freely. The software can be used in medium and large sized libraries and knowledge centers. It was released for free download only in January this year and already more than 4000 people around the world have downloaded the software, he said. The workshop intends to train the participants in the installation and use of the software. Prof. Ramesh Ventakteswaran, Director, SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore said that true to the spirits of Dharmasthala trust, the Institute is spreading the specialized knowledge to the professionals by way of conducting workshops, seminars and conferences conducted periodically in the Institute. He said more than 30 participants from various parts of India are present for this first ever workshop on Indian based open source software. With regards, Sunil MV Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road Siddartha Nagar, Mysore Phone : 0821 - 2420490/491 2429722/161 Fax: 0821-2425557 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Re: confirm a3d4eee9d0d79e0ff31acac5412ced45432f9f1c
by rudresha DC 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Dear professionals, On 25th Febraury 2008, a seminar was conducted on" Cambridge University E-resources, product demonstration and presentation" by Mr, S. R. Varun and Mr, Manish Amte (Cambridge University Press, Bangalore.) at 11.30 AM in Mysore University Library. The chief guest for this programme was Prof. T. C. Shivashankar Murthy (Vice chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore). In this seminor they informed us about some of e-books, and e-journals available in Cambridge University Press. They also explained about the information that is available in those sources. Cambridge University Press launched seven e-book collections. They are Physics 109 titles), Business and Management (60 titles), Mathematics-pure (100 titles), Mathematics-Applied (100 titles),Economics-Macro and Micro(100 titles), Economics-International, Political and General(100 titles) and Language and Linguistics (100 titles). The subject titles date mainly from 2002 to 2007 and they are available for on Adobe eBook Reader with unlimited multiple concurrent access within your institutions IP ranges. To get more information about this collections you should visit : http://www.cambridge.org/asia/ecollections MAIN FEATURES. Perpetual access, IP based access, Full text access, Email page facility, Book marking and annotation, Read aloud, Online access solutions and Adobe e-book reader format etc... WHAT SUPPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LIBRARIANS? 1. COUNTER complaint uasge statisticsdown to the title level. 2. MARC records. CAMBRIDGE JOURNALS ONLINE. Access more than 220 e-journals published by Cambridge University Press in so many subject categories at http://journals.cambridge.org To get more information Cambridge University Press India Pvt Ltd Email : cupbang(a)cupind.com ; website : www.cambridgeindia.org From, Rudresha, D. C. Student Department of Library and Information Science Manasagangothri University of Mysore, Mysore Note: forwarded message attached. --------------------------------- Save all your chat conversations. Find them online. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement
by SRELS 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the notify for the benefit of lis-forum members. ******* Based on the questions that came up after my talk last month, at the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore on the Wiki's tragic experiences, I have collected interesting comments from the ALA's College and Res Libraries discussion forum. Please forward this to all in your mailing list. a.. Researching with Wikipedia: The Experiences of Experienced Librarians I would be happy to respond to any questions, and wish they leave their comments at my blog: http://kmlisc.blogspot.com/ Best, Mohamed Taher A continuing struggle to understand: Library 2.0: Based and Debased -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access Publications on Indianjournals.Com
by chandrima roy 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Hello Friends!!! Please find below the updated list of the Open Access Publications on IndianJournals.Com (a collection of 100+ multidisciplinary Indian Publications): 1) Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:aaijfmt&type=home 2) Fire Engineer http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:fe&type=home 3) Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijfmt&type=home 4) Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijpot&type=home 5) Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijsm&type=home 6) Journal of Bombay Veterinary College (The) http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jbvc&type=home 7) Journal of Neonatology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jn&type=home 8) Journal of Research, SKUAST-J http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jrskuastj&type=home 9) Medico-Legal Update http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:mlu&type=home 10) Energy Security Insights http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:esi&type=home 11) Money and Finance http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:mf&type=home 12) Vetline http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:vl&type=home Hope, you will find the same as per your interest only. Please do let us know your feedback on the same. With regards Chandrima Roy (Manager) Document Delivery & IndianJournals.Com [Products of Divan Enterprises] B-9, Basement, "A" Block, Local Shopping Complex Naraina Vihar, Ring Road New Delhi 110028 Tel: +91-11-25770411/ 45055538 Fax: +91-11-25778876 Email: croy(a)docdelserv.com croy(a)indianjournals.com Website: http://www.docdelserv.com http://www.indianjournals.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National workshop on quality indicators and best practices for academic libraries
by Jagtar Singh 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Dear All, Because of accommodation problems, the workshop will now be limited to 25-30 participants only. As many functions are being held at Punjabi University during these days, there is an acute shortage of accommodation. Nevertheless, the delegates who will commute daily are welcome to register even now or on the spot. The registration fee can be deposited in cash on the spot also but the registration is strictly on first come first basis. Jagtar -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Workshop Coordinator & Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) & Standing Committee Member, IFLA Information Technology Section Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) & Standing Committee Member, IFLA Information Technology Section Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 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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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON STANDARDS IN LIBRARY AUTOMATION & NETWORKING
by Dr.P.V.Konnur 24 Feb '08

24 Feb '08

INDIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (IALA) NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON STANDARDS IN LIBRARY AUTOMATION & NETWORKING 17TH TO 21ST MARCH 2008 Organised by Bangalore University Library Jnana Bharati Campus Bangalore and Kesavan Institute for Information and Knowledge Management Secunderabad Context of the Workshop: Library Automation refers to the use of computers to serve the needs of library users. The operations of a library get a quantum jump with the introductions of computers. The Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and networking technologies provide fast and reliable access to the resources available in the library as well as elsewhere. Planning for an automated systems, no matter how big or small, should be part of an overall long range plan for the library. Automation should always be used as a means to achieve overall better patron service. Carefully planning for technology, bibliographic international standards and formats will enhances the institution’s ability to meet its service mission without disrupting the organizational stability of the institution. Accordingly, today’s integrated library system must not only provide access to the OPAC & other library house keeping modules, but also be capable of connecting other library services and resources. Automation and Networking is need of the hour for Libraries of the present day. Many of the Indian Libraries particularly Academic Libraries have put their efforts in automating their libraries in their own way. Using different software and on different platforms. However, very little effort is traced to consolidate these efforts and create a National Union Catalogue. This requires the common bibliographic international standards to be maintained by all Libraries. INFLIBNET has put its effort to consolidate the databases of all universities and create a union master bibliographic database. But lack of standards in creation of databases has been a major setback in this process. Hence, to overcome these deficiencies it is felt appropriate to organize a National Workshop on standards in Library Automation and Networking. Objectives of the Workshop: This workshop is being organized keeping in view the following specific objectives: 1. To sensitize the workshop participants about the significance and use of international bibliographic standards in Library Automation and Networking; 2. To create an awareness about various International Bibliographic Database Standards and formats available on Library Automation and Networking; 3. To create awareness about the availability of open source software which adhere to the International Standards; 4. To motivate and train on use of open source software like KOHA and NewGenLib; 5. To provide hands on practice to use of NewGenLib Software from the learned experts from NewGenLib. Discussion Themes: The themes of discussion during the workshop would be, but not limited to, the following: 1. International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD); 2. Standards for Bibliographic Data Exchange Format; 3. Open Access– OAI-PMH 4. XML (Extensible markup language) 5. MARC 21, Dublin Core, ISO 2709; 6. Federated Searching – Z39.50 and SRU/W 7. Circulation – NCIP (NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol) 8. Open Source V/s Proprietary software; 9. Barcode, RFID Technology; 10. Multi-lingual support – Unicode 11. Knowledge grid application (Concept developed by KIIKM) 12. Networking of Regional, State & National Academic Libraries. Target – Audience and number of participants: In this workshop most of the sessions are focused on hands-on experience. Hence, it would be of immense use to the University Librarians / Asst. Librarians / Information Scientists who are responsible for implementing the Automation activities in University Libraries in the country and this would also be of great use to the Teachers teaching Library Automation and Networking in schools of Library & Information Science in different Universities in the country. The total number of participants will be restricted only to FOURTY only. The selection will be offered on first-come-first-served basis. Participation Fees • For sponsored candidates Rs. 2000. • For non – Sponsored candidates Rs. 1500 • Accommodation for 5 days Rs. 1500 Fee for participation would be non-refundable and is to be paid in the form of demand draft in the name of “University Librarian, Bangalore University, Bangalore”. About the host institutions: Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) is a registered Professional Association dedicated to work for the overall development of academic Library profession by improving the service conditions & status of Library & Information Service (LIS) Professionals (University Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Assistant Librarians and College Librarians) and enriching the quality standards of Library & Information activities, resources and services in the Academic Libraries in the country. Bangalore University Library: Bangalore University Library was established in the year 1966 after separating from Mysore University. Presently the library holds more than 3.5 lakhs of books and 50,000 bound volumes of periodicals in two campus locations. The library subscribes to more than 280 journals which includes 150 foreign journals. The library is completely automated and is on the process of restructuring its physical arrangements to suit to the new requirements. Kesvan Institute for information and knowledge management The Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management has been set up to honour the memory of late Mr. B S Kesavan and is an initiative of many of his former colleagues, relations, admirers and students. The initial funding for the Trust has come from voluntary donations. The Institute is currently involved in the following initiatives: 1. The Institute has partnered with a software company called Verus Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in Hyderabad in developing a web-based library automation and networking software. Knowledge of the functional needs of libraries and international standards has been provided by experts from KIIKM and software development expertise has come from Verus Solutions Pvt., Ltd (VSPL). 2. Publication of a text book on library automation targeted to developing country students and teachers of library science. The book titled Library Automation: Design, Principles and Practice was published by Allied Publishers on behalf of the Institute and was released in August 2004. 3. Development of E-learning modules. An experimental e-learning module on Introduction to Library Automation has been developed. THE VENUE: The workshop will be conducted in Bangalore University Library, Jnana Bharati Campus, Bangalore 560056. The campus is 10 kilometers away from Bus Stand/Railway Station located on the Mysore Road. Arrangements will be made to pickup and drop the participants who inform their itinary in advance. Climate and Clothing The climate during mid of march will be warm and pleasant, light summer clothing are suitable for the season maximum temperature varies between 26-28 degrees. Site Seeing: Site Seeing trips are planned for Bangalore and Mysore on 22nd and 23rd March based on the demand from the participants. For further details logon to the following website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/workshop Or send mails to: workshop(a)bub.ernet.in Contact Dr. P. V. Konnur University Librarian & Workshop Co-ordinator Bangalore University Library Jnanabharati Campus, Bangalore-560 056 Phone: 080-23215510, 22961131 Email: konnur(a)bub.ernet.in Fax:- 080-23215510 Officialwebsite: http://library.bub.ernet.in ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent Information: References/Instances of Librarian to Principal post
by Ashish Pahuja 22 Feb '08

22 Feb '08

Colleagues, I need some Urgent information: To know the case or instances or Name of person or School, 'where any librarian was, appointed or promoted or else, appointed as principal in the school in India'. It will be too good if either you can provide me the details or forward the above request among your friends or in Library forum (LIS-Forum). I need the above information as early as possible. Thanks &regards Ashish p.s. Any information in the above reference shall be greatly appreciated. ------- Sent on behalf of : Amrit Pahuja, Librarian R.V.A.K Sr. Sec. School, J-Block, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-18. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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