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VACANCY IN B.P. PODDAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, KOLKATA
by sujit kujur 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

B.P. PODDAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY PODDAR VIHAR : 137, V.I.P. ROAD, KOLKATA-700052. 1] LIBRARIAN (LIB): M.Lib. with atleast 55% marls and NET/SLET qualified. Should have 8 years of experience in an Engineering or University Library in a Senior capacity. Experience in developing and handling e-Library. M.Phil/Ph.D desirable. Scale equivalent to that of an Assistant professor. 2] DY. LIBRARIAN(DLIB) Same as post no. 1 with 5 years of experience. Scale equilivant to that of Lacture. 3] LIBRARY ASSISTANT (LAST): Graduate with 2 years experience in an institution (B.LIB priferred. Aplicant fulfilling the required criteria should send their applicantions with attested copies of testimonials and one recent passport size photograph within 15 days (advt date 7/8/07) from the date of the advertisement. Aplications must be clearly typed in A4 size paper with name, address, father's name, telephone no., acadamic qualifications( in proper tabular form indicating institution attended, name of the university or Board, Degree earned, actual marks/Grades, year of passing and other relevant information), positions heald( in chronological order), list of patents/publications etc. and other special achivements. Application must clearly inscribe in bold letters, the name of the post applied for with the poat code on the top left hand coenor of the envelop and on the application form and send it to : THE CHAIRMAN, B.P. PODDAR FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION (CITY OFFICE) 87,PARK STREET, (OPP. ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE), KOLKATA-700016 -- SUJIT KUJUR LIBRARY ASSISTANT NIT DURGAPUR MAHATMA GANDHI AVENUE DURGAPUR-713209 (WEST BENGAL) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in C-DAC
by Jismi-George 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Electronics City, Bangalore has invited applications for the post of Library Assistant 'D'. Eligibility: 1)Bachelor's degree in Science ii)Bachelor's degree in Library Science with minimum 4 years experience Age: 32 years as on 1st July 2007 Pay scale: 4500-125-7000 (Gross Salary Rs.10526/-) Last Date: Within 15 days from the day of Advertisement(advertised on 1 August 07) Further details are available in Deccan Herald, 1st August 2007. Regards -Jismi George C-DAC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk for an interview for the post of Techanical Assistant (Library), S.N. BOSE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BASIC SCIENCE.
by sujit kujur 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

DEAR PROFESSIONALS, S.N. BOSE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BASIC SCIENCE, Block JD, Sector III, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700098, an autonomous organization under the Department of Science And Technology, Govt. of India, invites application from Indian Nationals for the contractual post of Technical Assistant (Library). Consolidated salary: Approx. Rs.8000/- per month. intrested persons may walk in for interview on 10th August 2007 between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm at S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science, BlockJD (Near Tank No.14), Sector III, Salt Lake, KOlkata 700098. for further details log on www.bose.res.in -- SUJIT KUJUR LIBRARY ASSISTANT NIT DURGAPUR MAHATMA GANDHI AVENUE DURGAPUR-713209 (WEST BENGAL) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Graduate and Technician Apprentices
by YS Rao 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Dear LISc Professionals, The National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Central Library invites applications for the recruitment of Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship in the field of Library and Information Science (LISc). Name and No. of the Posts: Graduate Apprentices - 5 Technician Apprentice - 2 Minimum Qualification: For Graduate Apprentices - BLISc with Bachelor Degree in any discipline For Technician Apprentices - Diploma in Library and Information Science Stipend: For Graduate Apprentices - Rs. 4000/- For Technician Apprentices - Rs. 3000/- Duration: One Year Date of Written Test : August 25, 2007 (Time: 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM) Date of Interview (for qualified candidates only): August 25, 2007 (Time: 2.00 PM) Date of Result Declared: August 25, 2007 (Time: 6.00 PM) Venue : Central Library, NIT Rourkela Date of Joining: September 01, 2007 Components of training : Advanced training in Library Classification & Cataloguing System, Automated Circulation System, Digital Library Information System, Information Management & Services, Information Retrieval and Dissemination, etc. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their applications in the prescribed format (see www.nitrkl.ac.in) along with xerox copies of all certificates addressed to the Professor In-Charge Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769008, Orissa on or before 15th August 2007. Apprentices would be expected to work on any of the two shifts including night shifts (up to 1o.00 PM), Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Hostel accommodation may be provided if available. The applications other than in this format or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. For details to visit website www.nitrkl.ac.in. Note: The Institute will have no obligation to absorb the Apprentices on completion of the Apprenticeship. Apprentices will be relieved at the end of the training. -- Y. Srinivasa Rao Assistant Librarian NIT Rourkela-769008 Orissa Ph. 0661-2462101 (O) Ph. 0661-2463102 (R) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities for LIS Professionals
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Dear LIS Professionals *Chief Librarian* at FILM AND TELEVISION INSTITUTE OF INDIA, PUNE (Employment dated 4-10August) ** *Qualifications and Experience* (a) *Essential* : (i) Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. (ii) Degree or equivalent in Library Science or a recognised University or Institute. (b) *Experience* : ** At least five years' experience in a responsible capacity in a large Public library or University Library. *___________________________________________________________________* ** *Librarian* at NAAC The *National Assessment and Accreditation Council* (*NAAC*) is an autonomous institution established by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Pay Scale (8000/--275-13000/-)at NAAC (www.naacindia.org) (Employment News Dated 28 July- 3 August 2007 ) *___________________________________________________________________* ** *NATIONAL AEROSPACE LABORATORIES * *(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) * *P. B. No.1779, Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bangalore 560 017 * ** *Visit: http://www.nal.res.in/pdf/advt-no-2-2007-final.pdf * -- With kind regards _____________________________ SANJEEV KUMAR JAIN Resource Center NIFT, Campus ITI Colony, Doorbhash Nagar Rae Bareli- U.P. Pin- 229010 Email: sanjeevmlis(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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e-resources for all 161 universities(UGC)
by K Prakash 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Hello, E-resources will be extended to all the 161 universities which are under purview of the UGC -- Prof. S K Thorat, Chairman, University Grants Commission. For more details of the text please visit --- http://www.ugc.ac.in/notices/press_release_inflibnet.PDF With best regards. Bye. _____________________________ Dr. K Prakash, PhD Scientific/Technical Officer-I Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre An Inter-University Centre of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Post Box No.4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009 India URL: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/ Email: prakash(a)inflibnet.ac.in; prakash_k(a)yahoo.com Tel: 079-2630 5971/2630 4695(Off); 2676 3724(Res) Cell: 94270 00758 Fax: 91-079-2630 0990/ 2630 7816 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for the Inaugural Function
by Arunachalam Hariharan 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Dear professional friends, You are all cordially invited for the Inauguration of the National Conference on Future Technologies for Empowering LIS Professionals: Challenges and Opportunities 9-11 Aug 2007 Organised by University Library, Anna University, Chennai & SALIS on Friday 10th Aug 2007 at 9.00 A.M at Henry Maudslay Hall, Anna University, Chennai Thiru R. Avudaiappan Hon'ble Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has kindly consented to the Chief Guest and inaugurate the Conference Dr.D.Viswanathan Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai has kindly consented to preside over the function Programme: Invocation Trainees of Anna University Library Lighting the Lamp by the Chief Guest Welcome Address by Dr. K.Balu Director, University Library, Anna University, Chennai About SALIS A.Hariharan President SALIS Special Address M. Ibrahim Hussain Group Chairman, Modular Corp(M), SDN BHD, Malaysia Presidential Address Hon'ble Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Vote of Thanks D.K. Nithyanandam Special Officer & Organising Secretary High Tea 10.30 A.M ----------------------------------- A.Hariharan ____________________________________________________________________________________ Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy Notice - Information and Knowledge Management Specialist, P.2 Washington DC USA IN
by Mailing List Admin 06 Aug '07

06 Aug '07

Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 01:42:51 -1000 From: Tomas Allen <tomasallen_who(a)hotmail.com> For details, Visit, https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=… Please apply directly online. Thank you. Tomas Allentomasallen_who(a)hotmail.com

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Final Call for - SALIS 20007 National Conference on Future Technologies on Empowering LIS Professionals at Anna University
by Arunachalam Hariharan 06 Aug '07

06 Aug '07

SALIS 20007 National Conference on Future Technologies on Empowering LIS Professionals Organised by SALIS & Anna University, Chennai Themes RFID - Concepts, type of Antennas, Readers, EAS, labels , integration, implementation , case studies, problems and solutions Smart Card - Storage, identification, applications, integrations, etc Biometrics - Application for user authentication Smart Card - Storage, identification, applications, integrations, etc Biometrics - Application for user authentication Wi-fi - Connectivity, application, LAN, Intranet, application in LIS centres Storage Devices - types, data back-up, security ,etc Digital Libraries of the Future ? Design, methodology, planning, digital initiatives, HW/SW, standards and formats, metadata, institutional repositories, open source initiatives, networking of libraries, consortia, knowledge management, digital futures and roles of the Libraries E-Resources- E-books, e-journals, access mechanism, pricing policy and e- publishing, standards, etc Scanning Technology - Types of scanners, resolution, file size, format, OCR, application in LIS centres. Digital Preservation - Preservation methods/types, planning, etc Preservation of Printed Documents ? Application of technology, methods, procedures and durability Wikipedia, Weblogs, Search Engines, Web OPAC, Semantic Web ? Feature, function, ontology, trend and use WEB 2.0 and Library 2.0 ? Key principles, model, design and implementation of library services. Web based Library Services and Portal: Design, service and implementation Bibliomining ? Technology, trends and application Content Management Systems ? Design, methodology, strategies, implications and solutions E-Learning- Design, methods, implementation Information Literacy - For effective utilization of Library resources Copyrights in the Network World ? Standard practice, rights, ownership issues, protection and practical implications Management of Technologies - Threats and challenges digital divide, technology threat, HW/SW technology absorption, cost, implementation etc Re-defining the Library ? Challenges facing libraries, design, methodology, change and strategic management, etc User Needs & Expectations in the Future and Opportunities ? User requirements and expectations, factors influencing the opportunities - knowledge societies, global competition, etc. Future Research in LIS ? Trends and developments Professional Development, Skills and Training: Skill building, technical communication, IT, managerial and soft skills; staff development; leadership, training opportunities, role of professional associations & institutions. Experts from various parts of the country have been invited to present their experience through invited keynote papers in each session, which will also be included in the conference proceedings. Pre -Conference Tutorials Topic: RFID: Technology, Implementation and Integration Date: 9th Aug 2007 (10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m) Topic: Institutional Repositories Date: 9th Aug 2007 (02.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m) Panel Discussion Topic: Institutional Repositories: 11th Aug 2007 at 04.00 p.m Spot Registration will be done.( Kinly register your name by e-mail or by tel.no. Amount can be paid on the spot.) Registration Fee Category Amount Rs. Conference & Tutorials Individual Conference + 1 Tutorial 1400.00 Individual Conference + 2 Tutorials 1600.00 Deputed Conference + 1 Tutorial 1900.00 Deputed Conference + 2 Tutorials 2200.00 Conference Individual 1000.00 Deputed 1500.00 Tutorial 1 Tutorial 500.00 2 Tutorials 800.00 50 % concession will be given to regular students and trainees in the registration fee. Non-member has to pay Rs.100/extra. The registration fees may be paid through D.D. in favour of the 'Organizing Secretary, SALIS 2007: FTEP payable at Chennai, addressed to the organizing secretary. Accommodation The delegates will be provided accommodation in the nearby institutions (if available) and also in hotels on twin basis on advance payment on first cum first basis. The tariff on daily basis ranging from Rs.300 to Rs.2000 with both non-A/C and A/C accommodations. Accommodation can be provided for the family members on additional payment in advance Transport The Anna University is about 12 km away from Chennai Central Railway Station and 10 km from Chennai airport. The call taxi, auto, bus are available from all parts of the city. Delegates are requested to report their arrival to the reception counter at the Central Railway Station. The volunteers will be there to guide them and the transport to the venue will be available from 9th August 2007 morning onwards. Address for communication regarding registration, accommodation and sponsorship and submission of Papers Dr. K. Nithyanandam Organizing Secretary & Special Officer Uinversity Library Anna University Guindy Chennai- 600 025, Tamil Nadu E-Mail : k_nithyanandam(a)yahoo.co.in, k_nithyanandam(a)annauniv.edu salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Phone : 044-2021382, Cell: 9444337936/9444109089 URL : www.annauniv.edu http://autolib-india.net/salis ----------------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ALSD Librarians Day Celebrations on 9th August, 2007
by Dimple Patel 04 Aug '07

04 Aug '07

Apologies for cross posting if any INVITATION The Academy of Library Science & Documentation (ALSD) cordially invites you to attend the Librarians Day Celebrations on the occasion of the 116th Birth Anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan on 9th August, 2007 at City Central Library, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad at 6.00 PM. Chief Guest: Sri. K. Sambasiva Rao, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Grandhalaya Parishad Guest of Honour: Sri. G. Srinivas Yadav, Chairman, City Grandhalaya Sanstha Speakers: Prof. N. Laxman Rao, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad. & Dr. M. Koteshwar Rao, Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. Prof. S. Sudershan Rao, Dr. K.H. Sunitha President, General Secretary ALSD ALSD Dimple Patel, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad. (0)9440947893 ------------------------------------------------- 1. Join today NMLIS Discussion Forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nmlis/ 2. Contribute to LDL: Librarians' Digital Library https://drtc.isibang.ac.in 3. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg ------------------------------------------------- "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library" Jorge Luis BORGES (1899-1986) --------------------------------- Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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