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Journal Exchange Proposal
by sandeep sharma 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

Dear All, Our Institute is affiliated to GGSIP University Delhi and approved by AICTE. We are publishing our bi-annual esteemed journal "Effulgence". We are eager to share our resource with other similar kind of institution who are offering their courses in management and computer science field. Institute/colleges who wish to exchange our journal with their journal may kindly contact us. I hope this kind of journal exchange arrangement would help us in extending the knowledge base of our respective readers. Thanks & Regards Sandeep Sharma Sr. Librarian Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies (Affiliated to GGSIP University, Delhi) 2A,2B, Phase-1, Madhuban Chowk, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Ph. 27867301,27864596 Extn.224 Cell. 9871003407 E-Mail: Sandeep(a)rdias.net --------------------------------- Heres a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

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Fwd: [IFLA-L] World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Education
by Mailing List Admin 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:32:02 -0700 (PDT) From: J. K. Vijayakumar <vjkjk(a)yahoo.com> Dear Sir or Madam, In cooperation with the INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS (IFLA), a new edition of the "World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Education" is scheduled for publication in August 2007. This comprehensive directory lists professional education and training programmes world-wide at a tertiary level of education or higher. Entries are free of charge. The success of this project relies substantially on your contribution. Please help to provide a new up-to-date basis for the enhancement of international exchange on professional qualification and cooperation. We are making progress with our updating survey. We would like to thank all those who have already replied to our earlier correspondence, those who have sent information details for our project, and those who have promised to do so. Shortly we will start to mail our detailed questionnaires to all education institutions world-wide where professional education and training programmes in the field of library, archive and information science are carried out. With this message we would like to encourage: - institutions wishing to receive the questionnaire in order to provide up-to-date information regarding their programmes: Please get in touch with the editorial team as soon as possible, you can mail to axel.schniederjuergen(a)saur.de or send a fax to this number: +49 89 76 90 21 55. The basic information we require is the name of your institution and your programme(s), the person in charge and a personal e-mail address to which the detailed questionnaire will be mailed. Please note that your information will be included in the database free of charge. - recipients of the data control sheets distributed earlier this year: In case you haven't returned your reply in time for the deadline, please do so as soon as possible. We would still like to take into account your feedback in order to reach the appropriate recipients with our questionnaires. Please feel free to forward this message to any person you think may be interested in supporting the survey. Thank you in advance for your help. Yours faithfully Axel Schniederj�rgen K.G. Saur Verlag Ortlerstrasse 8 81373 Muenchen Tel.: +49 (0)89 76 90 2-111 Fax: +49 (0)89 76 90 2-155 axel.schniederjuergen(a)saur.de www.saur.de Sjoerd Koopman (Mr) Co-ordinator of Professional Activities IFLA Headquarters P.O. Box 95312 2509 CH The Hague Netherlands Phone: +31-70-3140884 Fax: +31-70-3834827 sjoerd.koopman(a)ifla.org www.ifla.org

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Information re. technical writing
by Mailing List Admin 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

Date: 15 Mar 2007 09:17:33 -0000 From: abhishek kumar yadav <cervicalgun(a)rediffmail.com> Dear Colleagues, Could any one tell me plz from where I ican learn technical writing. I am very interested in it..Is there there any institute in New Delhi. Regards Abhishek Regards, A. K. Yadav Library and Information Services National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Road, New Delhi 110012, INDIA Phone 91-11-25742610,11,12 Ext. 2425 Fax. 91-11-25726938, 91-11-25726952 http://www.nplindia.org

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Position Announcement
by Aman Jha 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) invites applications for the post of Executive Officer-Library for our Central Library based at Gurgaon. CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India's development process. Founded over 111 years ago, it is India's premier business association, with a direct membership of over 6300 organisations from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 90,000 companies from around 336 national and regional sectoral associations. With 57 offices in India, 8 overseas in Australia, Austria, China, France, Japan, Singapore, UK, USA and institutional partnerships with 240 counterpart organisations in 101 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community. Essential Qualifications: - MLIS or equivalent degree - Degree/Diploma in Computer Application 'OR' Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking Experience: - 5-7 years experience of working at Executive level position in a reputed library (Corporate Library will be preferred.) Age limit - Below 35 years Key Essential skills: - Excellent communication skills in English - Good IT skills - Expertise in SQL, ASP, and MS Office Applications - Library marketing skills - Knowledge management skills - Database search and retreval expertise - Knowledge of library website management - Should be capable of independently managing various in-house operations Job Responsibilities: - Overall management of central library - Query handling from Staff and Members - Knowledge Management Coordinator - Bringing out Monthly Alerts - Subscription and circulation management - Library website management - Promotion of library services Salary & Perks : Commensurate to qualification, skills and experience. Interested candidates may send their resume at >library(a)ciionline.org<. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Last date for submission of application is 22 March 2007. NOTE: Those who applied earlier for the previous positions need not apply again. Thanks and regards, Aman Jha Librarian Confederation of Indian Industry Plot No 249-F, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV Sector 18, Gurgaon - 122015 (Haryana) Tel: 0124-4014060-67 aman.jha(a)ciionline.org http://www.ciionline.org DISCLAIMER:The information in this message may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message from your system. Any unauthorised use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Any information in this message that does not relate to official business shall be understood to be neither given nor endorsed by the Confederation of Indian Industry. Reach us via our unique Membership Helpline: 00-91-11-435 46244 / 00-99104 46244 (Monday-Saturday: 0900-1700 hrs)

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Workshop on Digital Libraries, 10-13 April 2007, New Delhi
by N Deepa 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

Workshop on Digital Libraries, New Delhi 10-13 April 2007 The Workshop on Digital Libraries is being organized by TERI with support from Technology Information Facilitation Programme of DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research), Government of India. The aim of the Workshop is to equip participants with adequate practical knowledge so as to enable them to efficiently carry out digital library projects. The workshop will be held at TERI, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. For more details about the workshop, please visit the website http://www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop Workshop Objectives: · Familiarize participants with the concepts of digital library and institutional repository · Facilitate understanding of digitization and practical knowledge on the digitization process · Offer hands-on experience to develop digital libraries and use of open-source software such as DSpace and GSDL (Greenstone Digital Library) · Help participants develop practical skills in the installation of open source software for creation and implementation of digital libraries Programme: The workshop programme will include tutorial-type presentations, demonstrations, practical sessions. It will cover the following topics: · Issues and challenges of developing digital libraries · Role of institutional repositories in open access movement · Understanding the digitization process: scanning, OCR (optical character recognition), and conversion · DSpace: overview, installation, and administration · GSDL: overview, installation, and administration · Converting CDS/ISIS databases to GSDL · Dublin Core metadata standards · OAI?PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) The faculty will comprise of digital library experts from TERI and other institutes. Participants: The workshop is intended for library and information professionals, knowledge managers, information entrepreneurs, and e-content developers, who have an interest or are involved in setting up digital repositories in their organizations. The number of participants is being limited to 25. Registration: The registration fee is Rs 4000/ per participant. (Additional registration from the same organization qualifies for 10% discount.) Please note that registration closes on 5 April 2007. Registration can be done online at http://www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop . Alternatively, please download registration form from workshop website and fax or mail it to: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre, TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in ************************************ About Library and Information Centre, TERI ************************************ The LIC (Library and Information Centre) at TERI maintains a pioneering research library?South Asia?s finest repository of readings on energy, environment, and sustainable development. The LIC has undertaken digital library initiatives and has developed a comprehensive electronic library that provides rich and structured content through online, remote, and continuous access to resources. It is a common gateway that provides free facility to browse and search various forms of digital publications. The Centre regularly organizes seminar, workshops, and conferences with an objective to create a forum for interaction among library and information professionals to keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of information science and related IT applications. **** Contact: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre TERI Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Tel: 91-11-24682141, 24682100 or 41504900 Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in Web: www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop

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ISiM-Rediff Workshop on OCR, March 16-17, 2007, Mysore
by Angrosh 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

Workshop Announcement Rediff Centre for Indian Language Content Management (RCILM) at the International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, Mysore Brainstorming Workshop on OCR for Indian Languages, 16-17 March, 2007 Hotel Regaalis, Mysore (Invitation only) The workshop brings together experts (International & National) in the field to brainstorm on the challenges of OCR in Indian languages The expected outcome of the workshop are: A status report on OCR for Indian languages A roadmap for a Research Project on OCR for Indian languages The workshop is programmed with four sessions on the following themes: OCR Technologies Status & Trends OCR and Indian Languages Current Status and Future Possibilities Challenges of Developing OCR Systems for Indian Languages Framework and Roadmap for R & D in Indian Languages The participants of the workshop are: Prof. Graham Leedham, University of New South Wales, Singapore Dr. Simone Marinai, Universita di Firenze, Firenze, Italy Prof. Sargur N. Srihari, University at Buffalo, State University of New York Mr. V. N. Manjunath Aradhya, University of Mysore Dr. D.R. Ramesh Babu, PESIT, Bangalore Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan, Rediff.com India Ltd. Prof. B. B. Chaudhuri, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata Dr. Anirban Ray Chaudhuri, Jadavpur University Prof. K. Chidananda Gowda, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University Dr. D. S. Guru, University of Mysore Dr. G. Hemantha Kumar, University of Mysore Dr. Gurpreet Singh Lehal, Punjabi University Dr. K. Narayana Murthy, University of Hyderabad Dr. P. Nagabhushan, University of Mysore Dr. Atul Negi, University of Hyderabad Mr. Venki Nishtala, Rediff.com India Ltd. Dr. Umapada Pal, Indian Statistical Institute Prof. C. Patvardhan, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra Dr. A. G. Ramakrishnan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Mr. V. N. Shukla, CDAC, Noida Dr. Chandan Singh, Punjabi University Dr. Shalini R. Urs, ISiM, University of Mysore Mr. T.N. Vikram, ISiM, University of Mysore For more details about the workshop, please visit www.isim.ac.in/rcilcm ************************************************* M. A. Angrosh Project Manager International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: angrosh(a)isim.ac.in website: www.isim.ac.in **************************************************

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3000+ books online free, published by National Academic Press
by Mailing List Admin 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

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Searching OCLC catalogue
by Jayant Tripathy 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

How can I search for DDC class number for books in OCLC webCat/ OCLC website. Pl guide. Regards J K Tripathy --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.

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Five Weeks to a Social Library
by Mailing List Admin 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:58:43 +0530 From: "Thapar, Amit" <amitt(a)niper.ac.in> Five Weeks to a Social Library http://www.sociallibraries.com/course/ Some of the library world's pioneers in "Library 2.0" offer understandable explanations of blogs, RSS, social bookmarking, wikis, and other tools, and offer assignments to give you hands-on experience.

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[Call for Papers] KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication
by Mailing List Admin 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:52:14 +0800 From: Saurabh Kudesia <editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org> Saurabh Kudesia Editor-in-chief KnowGenesis IJTC Communication editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org www.knowgenesis.net/journal ------------------- Hello, Here is your chance to submit articles for peer review and publication in the coming editions of the KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication (IJTC).Short columns, letters, reviews (book/product/technology), short technical releases, and study abstracts are also welcome. Articles are accepted on the basis that they will make a lasting contribution to the technical literature. Focus and Scope -------------------- KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication publishes both refereed papers and working papers. KnowGenesis invites submissions of high quality papers on all areas of technical communication, including but not limited to the areas listed below: - Agenda setting in communication - Ancient documentation practices - Automation techniques in documentation - Collaborative writing - Communication history - Communication psychology - Convergence - Curriculum design - Documentation practices - Documentation strategies - Effect of information design decisions - Engineering writing - Ethics of business communication - Eye-tracking, qualitative data analysis tools and other technologies as usability research tools - Fuzzy logic, neural networks, Fractals and chaos - Information and communication technology for development - Information and technology management - Information ethics, principles and policies - Information science - Information systems - Instructional designing - Intelligent interfaces - International communication - Internet based research - Knowledge base architecture - Knowledge-based systems, genetic algorithms - Managerial communication - Medical documentation - Open source initiatives - Qualitative data analysis - Rapid prototyping in documentation practices - Single sourcing mechanism - Technical communication - Technical writing pedagogy - Visual communication How to Submit? ----------------- Submission can be done anytime using the online submission system available at (http://www.knowgenesis.net/journal/index.php?journal=IJTC&page=about&op=sub…) You can also send your contribution for consideration directly to the IJTC editorial team at: editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org Submission Preparation Checklist ----------------------------------------- - The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor). - The submission file is in Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format. - All URL addresses in the text (e.g., http://pkp.sfu.ca) are activated and ready to click. - All illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end. - Your brief profile, affiliations, contact/email address and your latest passport photo is included with the submission. Previous Issues ----------------- Previous issues of the Journal are available at http://knowgenesis.net/journal/index.php?journal=IJTC&page=issue&op=archive. One time FREE registration is required to access the Journal content online. Please note that you cannot use your KnowGenesis Online library (www.knowgenesis.org/tc) credentials to gain access to the Journal site. For FREE registration to the Journal, visit http://knowgenesis.net/journal/index.php? journal=IJTC&page=user&op=register or send the request to editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org More Information ------------------ For more information on KnowGenesis Journal, visit www.knowgenesis.net/journal or mail us at editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org along with your queries. We are looking forward for your active participation in adding more values to the KnowGenesis IJTC.

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