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DELNET announces Workshops and Training Programmes
by Sangeeta Kaul 28 Jul '07

28 Jul '07

Dear All DELNET is pleased to announce the following Workshop and Training Programmes. The interested professionals may write to us for details or visit our website www.delnet.nic.in 1. Workshop on Building Digital Libraries : Application of Dspace September 3-5, 2007 Participation Fee : Member Institution - Rs 4500 per participant Non-member Institution - Rs 5500 per participant 2. Training Workshop on New Trends in Library and Information Services September 27-29, 2007 Participation Fee : Member Institution - Rs 3000 per participant Non-member Institution - Rs 4000 per participant 3. Training Workshop on Developing and Managing Effective Customer Relations : the New Challenges to Library Professionals January 7-9, 2008 Participation Fee : Member Institution - Rs 3000 per participant Non-member Institution - Rs 4000 per participant Thanking you, Yours faithfully 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 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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Next Generation OPAC- Open Source
by noufal palliparamban 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

Hello... Villanova Universitys Falvey Memorial Library has harnessed the power of contemporary Web search technology to develop an open-source resource discovery portal VUFIND that enables users to query and browse the librarys resources in a simple yet sophisticated manner. VUFIND is a next generation catalog that empowers users by supporting personalization and social networking services such as tagging and peer-to-peer comment sharing Interesting features are the facets to refine search results, the tagging system, the possibility to add reviews and notes to the records and cite them, the availability infos inside the record itself, the similar items and many more. You can check them out at the live demo of VuFind. Have a look and try the software at http://www.vufind.org/. Regards Noufal.P.P Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur --------------------------------- Once upon a time there was 1 GB storage in your inbox. Click here for happy ending. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information on Books on Quotations
by Kanikaram Satyanarayana 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

Dear All, We are looking for good books on quotations - both general, and of scientists. Would appreciate any help. Sincerely Satyanarayana Dr K. Satyanarayana Sr Deputy Director-General & Chief, Division of Publication & Information Indian Council of Medical Research Ramalingaswami Bhawan Ansari Nagar New Delhi 110029 Telephone: 91-11-26589258;26589897; Fax 91-11-26589497 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NEED GRADUATE TRAINEES/DIPLOMA TRAINEES....
by poornima＠css.nal.res.in 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

Dear Moderator Pl circulate the message attached below. Poornima Narayana ------------------------------------------------------------ Poornima Narayana Contact: 080-25086083 (O) Dy Head, ICAST 080-26682781 (R) N.A.L E mail: poornima(a)css.nal.res.in Airport Road prn_1_in(a)yahoo.com Bangalore 560 017 poornima.narayana(a)gmail.com Fax: 080-25086083 --------------------------------------------------------------------- URGENT The Information Centre of NAL is in need of Graduate Trainees to work for its on going Digital Library activities. Persons with BLIS/MLIS/DLIS/MCA degree are requested to send their resume immediately preferably as an e-mail attatchment and also apply online by logging and clicking http://www.nal.res.in - NAL OLD WEBSITE to the Online applications for Diploma and Graduate Trainees. The resume should be sent to: goudar(a)css.nal.res.in OR poornima(a)css.nal.res.in STIPEND: Rs. 3500 for MLIS/MCA Rs. 2500 for DLIS/BLIS The tenure is strictly for 365 days. The selected candidates will be given exposure to work in different sections of the Information Centre. Dr.I R N Goudar -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free eBooks
by Madhuresh Singhal 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

Dear All, World Public Library is offering free download of eBooks for limited period. One can download the books from the collection of 500,000+ eBooks during the period 4th July to 4th August, 2007. See the URL http://worldlibrary.net/index.htm Regards Madhuresh Singhal Assoc. Res. Scientist - Inf. Sc. Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. 21 & 22, Phase 2, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560058 Phone: +91 80 28394959; Mobile 098861 82822 E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com http://nettalk2.tripod.com/ --------------------------------- Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications for appointment to the following Library posts at Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa
by Ajay Kum Sharma 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

Dear LIS Professionals, Applications for appointment to the following Library posts at Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa are invited on the prescribed applications form obtainable alongwith prescribed qualifications and instruction from the Assistant Registrar (Estt.), Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa on payment of Rs. 60/- (Rs. 15/- for SC/ST/BC of Haryana) in cash at the counter or by post by sending Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- (Rs. 55/- for SC/ST/BC of Haryana) drawn in favour of the Registrar, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa: - Librarian-One (Gen.) (Pay Scale: Rs. 16400-450-20900-500-22400) - Dy Librarian- One (Gen.) (Pay Scale: Rs. 12000-420-18300) - Assistant Librarian- Two (Gen.) (Pay Scale: Rs. 8000-275-13500) The number of posts can be increased or decreased according to requirement. The University reserves the right to short list the candidates to be called for interview. Applications form should reach the Registrar of this University latest by 18.8.2007 (Saturday). Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Project Associate, INDEST-AICTE Consortium Central Library, IIT Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 011-26596627 (O) 09899339808 (M) Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SATKAL AWARDS
by Sangeeta Kaul 26 Jul '07

26 Jul '07

SATKAL Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship www.satkal.org Call for Award Nominations Nominations are invited for the 2007 SATKAL Awards given each year to an individual for outstanding achievement in Library and Information services and for promoting Librarianship. The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2007. Kindly send your nominations for * Punjab National Librarian Award * Young Librarian Award * Woman Librarian Award * School Librarian Award Eligibility The Library and Information Science professionals working in India of Indian Nationality are eligible to apply. Age Limit : For Young Librarian Award, Professional must be below 45 years. The nominations can be either self nominations or nominated by a Senior Professional. In case of School Librarian it should be recommended by the Principal of the School. Written nominations must include Name of the nominee, Job Title, Organisation, Mailing Address, Phone No., Email Address, Award Category, A detailed profile highlighting the educational & professional experience, significant contributions made in the field of Library Science, publications etc., a paragraph (limit to one page) stating how do you find yourself eligible for the award. The only way the people who make a difference can be recognised is if you nominate them. Do it now. Please send the nominations to: Dr. (Mrs.) Devinder Kaur President, SATKAL 114 Civil Lines Patiala-147004 Punjab Email : satkaltrust(a)yahoo.co.in Kindly mark "SATKAL AWARD 2007" on the top of the envelope and send a signed copy of the profile please. _______________________________________________________________________________ Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network JNU Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-32471010, 32471002, 32471011 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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One Scientist post at IICB,Kolkata (CSIR)
by Mukesh Anand 26 Jul '07

26 Jul '07

Dear Members', Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata (CSIR) advertised advt. no. R&C/20/2007 Name of the Post & Scale of Pay:-Scientist Gr.IV(3)Rs.12000-375-16500/-The total emoluments at the minimum of the scale inclusive of all allowances would be approximately Rs.31,550/-. No. of post & reservation status :-One Post(UR) Post Code :-S-204302 Essential Qualification, Experience Required & Upper Age Limit :-1st Class Master's Degree and Ph.D.in any branch of Library Sciences/Physical Sciences / Life Sciences / .4 years postdoctoral working experience to handle financial resources, human resources, student administration and support, information services, external relation, institutional reports writing, and various other topics. 40 years OR 1st Class Master's Degree in any branch of Library Sciences/ Physical Sciences / Life Sciences .7 years working experience to handle financial resources, human resources, student administration and support, information services, external relation, institutional reports writing, and various other topics. 40 years Desirable Experience :-Knowledge of Computer Applications including management of Database Files Job Requirement :-The candidate will be required to carry out the jobs mentioned in the Experience Column. Last date of receipt of completed application form to the institute :-20th August,2007. For detailed instructions to the candidate & application format log on to http://www.iicb.res.in/post2007.doc See The Hindu dated 25th July,2007 (Wednesday) Page # 19 for the advertisement. With Good Wishes, Mukesh Anand M Lib I Sc Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Top 10 Largest Databases in the World
by sri priya 26 Jul '07

26 Jul '07

Top 10 Largest Databases in the World http://www.businessintelligencelowdown.com/2007/02/top_10_largest_.html Top ten Library Resources List http://www.itcs.com/topten/libres.html Top Ten ForSchool Library Media Specialists http://www.itcs.com/topten/libres.html Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regular LIS Post at NAL
by Nagana Goudar 24 Jul '07

24 Jul '07

Dear Professional Colleagues, The National Aerospace Laboratories has advertised for Scientist 'B' post at the level Gr.IV(1) in the Scale of 8000-275-13500 (Total 19100 PM) for its Information Centre. The minimum qualification is First Class MLIS. However preference will be given to those having DRTC/NCSI/NISCAIR Training and Science background and minimum of one year experience as detailed in the advertisement No. 2/2007, Post Code: S-123/ICAST, Unreserved. Most of the National News Papers acrry the advertisement on 21 July 2007, more details at Employment News. Essential Qualification: First Class M.L.I.S Job Requirements: Application of IT for LIS, Development of web based information systems and databases, Information Gateways and Portals, Digitization technologies and Metadata Harvesting Desirable: 1. ADIS from DRTC/ISI OR Knowledgement Management/ Course of NCSI/IISc 2. Science Degree 3. Experience of handling automated information services Programming skills: C, PERL, JSP and CGI Programming Working knowledge of RDBMS like MySQL and ORACLE. Web Technologies: Database connectivity, Scripting languages like PHP, PHYTHON and XML. Operating Systems: Unix/Linux, Windows. Goudar ------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Sci F & Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html --------------------------------- 5, 50, 500, 5000. Store N number of mails in your inbox. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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