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Ddatabases in the field of molecular biology
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

Friends: Please spread the word among all new biologists and specialists in bioinformatics. Thanks and best wishes. Arun ------- Advice for OA database maintainers The January 2007 issue of Nucleic Acids Research is devoted to databases, mostly OA databases. (Thanks to bbgm.) From Alex Batemen's editorial introduction to the issue: The 2007 Database Issue of Nucleic Acids Research is the fourteenth in a series dedicated to databases in the field of molecular biology. These databases are essential resources for experimental and computational biologists alike and this compilation provides descriptions and updates of the most important of these databases, and serves to introduce newly compiled resources that provide specialist information in the biological area. The current issue is the largest yet and presents 68 new databases and updates of 106 existing databases. The 2007 Database Issue is not included in the print subscription to NAR. Instead, the Database Issue is freely available online to all under NAR's open access model. However, print copies are available for separate purchase by institutions and individuals.... Having now edited the database issue for 4 years and carefully inspected over a thousand different biological databases. I feel I am well placed to give advice to prospective authors. There are many important aspects to any web accessible database that might be published in [a future edition of] this issue.... Do attribute the original sources of derived data. Do make sure that you are not breaching any license terms by redistributing data.... Do make data available for bulk download as flat files or relational database tables with associated documentation. Web services and DAS are becoming popular ways to make databases programmatically available. Making these available can stop your website being ground to a halt by users trying to screen scrape all your data. Do allow users to provide feedback on your data and submit new data.... ___________________________________________________________ New Yahoo! Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Yahoo! Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: online journals in Engg & Technology
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:18:19 +0530 From: mayank trivedi <mjt143(a)gmail.com> Can anyone give the information of online database of engg and technological journals available online paid of free? e.g. MEDLINE and PubMED in Medicine like wise is there any Engg Database? Awaiting for positive response, with regards, (Dr Mayank Trivedi) PhD Chief Librarian Pramukhswami Medical College Karamsad-388325 Gujarat-India mjt123(a)gawab.com

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PM asked to launch library commission
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:56:36 -0800 (PST) From: Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> PM asked to launch library commission Statesman News Service NEW DELHI, Jan. 14: The National Knowledge Commission has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to constitute a National Commission on Libraries and create a Library Fund with an outlay of Rs 1,000 crore to promote knowledge economy in the country. �A permanent, independent and financially autonomous NCL should be set up by the central government as a statutory body to address all the information needs of the citizens,� Commission chairman Mr Sam Pitroda said in a letter to the Prime Minister. As a prelude, the government should immediately set up a national mission of libraries, which should subsequently be converted into a permanent commission. �A Central Library Fund should be instituted for upgrading existing libraries over a period of 3-5 years. Initially, the value of fund from the government may be Rs 1,000 crore, which may be matched by the private sector through corporate philanthropy,� Pitroda suggested in the letter. He suggested that in order to facilitate the coordinated development of libraries across different sectors and to provide legislative framework, required legal support and financial backing to the library sector, the government could consider including libraries in the Concurrent List of the Constitution. Mr Pitroda pointed out that the Task Force of the Department of Culture be given adequate financial and administrative support to prepare a national consensus by undertaking a countrywide survey on a priority basis. Mr Pitroda also suggested that an Indian Institute of Library and Information Science be set up to boost research and development on libraries. The Commission Chairman pointed out that a specified percentage of the central and state education budgets must be earmarked for libraries and that public libraries ought to be run by the local self-government. �Libraries should also integrate with all other knowledge based activities in the local area to develop a community based information system,� he wrote in the letter. The catalogues of all libraries should be put on local websites with necessary linkages to enable networking of different types of libraries and setting up of the National Repository of Bibliographic Records and a centralised collaborative virtual enquiry handling system using the ICT, he said. http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2007-01-15&usrsess=1&clid… Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Secretary, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-700 054 --------------------------------- Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[IFLA-L] WebCite - archiving system for webreferences
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 09:05:47 -0800 (PST) From: J. K. Vijayakumar <vjkjk(a)yahoo.com> http://www.webcitation.org/index Background Authors increasingly cite webpages in medical and scientific publications, which can "disappear" overnight. The problem of unstable webcitations has recently been recently referred to as an issue "calling for an immediate response" by publishers and authors. What is WebCiteR? WebCiteR is an archiving system for webreferences (cited webpages and websites), which can be used by authors, editors, and publishers of scholarly papers and books, to ensure that cited webmaterial will remain available to readers in the future. If cited webreferences in journal articles, books etc. are not archived, future readers may encounter a "404 File Not Found" error when clicking on a cited URL. A WebCiteR reference is an archived webcitation, and rather than linking to the live website (which can and probably will disappear in the future), authors of scholarly works will link to the archived WebCiteR copy on webcitation.org. How do I use WebCiteR as an author to archive webpages I want to cite? WebCiteR is an entirely free service for authors who want to cite webmaterial, regardless of what publication they are writing for (even if the journal/publisher authors are writing for are not yet listed as members. Membership only means some sort of formal agreement with a publisher). We ask, however, to use WebCiteR primarily in the context of scholarly publications. The author of a citing manuscript can: * Either manually initiate the archiving of a single cited webpage (by using either the WebCite bookmarklet or the archive page) and manually insert a citation to the permanently archived webdocument on webcitation.org in his manuscript, or; * Upload an entire citing manuscript to the WebCite server via the comb page, which initiates the WebCiteR tool to comb through the manuscript and to archive all cited non-journal URLs. The WebCiteR software also replaces all URLs in the manuscript with a link to the permanently archived webdocument on webcitation.org. How can I use WebCiteR as an editor? If you are a journal editor, publisher, or copyeditor, the first thing you should do is to insert a note in your "Instructions for authors" asking your authors to use webcitation.org to permanently archive all cited webpages and websites, and to cite the archived copy rather than the original link, which may be "dead" in a few weeks, months, or years. Secondly, editors/copyeditors should initiate the archiving of cited webpages (see instructions above "How to use WebCiteR as an author") and replace all webcitations in a manuscript with links to the archived copy, before the manuscript is published. Thirdly, please notify us that you are using WebCiteR -- you will become a member of the WebCiteR consortium (which is free) by filling in the form. How can I use WebCiteR as a publisher? Contact us to become a partner in the WebCiteR consortium by filling in the form. Ask your editors to instruct their authors and copyeditors to cache all cited URLs "prospectively" before submission or at least during the copyediting process. Talk to us if you would like to submit XML files (for us to archive cited webpages automatically), or if you would like to have back-issues of your journal(s) analyzed for webcitations and the cited documents "retrospectively" archived. Except for archived content, this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License. Mark Perkins MLIS, MCLIP www.markperkins.info

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Palgrave Macmillan offering FREE online access from 15th Jan-14th Feb.
by sandeep bhavsar 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

Palgrave Macmillan are offering FREE online access to complete journals portfolio from 15th January until the 14th of February at www.palgrave-journals.com Palgrave Macmillan¹s journals division builds on the strengths of our established and distinguished track record of global academic publishing. We publish high quality, scholarly journals across the core disciplines of business and management, social sciences and the humanities. Following the swift growth of Palgrave Macmillan's journals publishing programme, including the acquisition of 24 titles in 2005, our website has undergone an extensive re-design process. Our portfolio includes new journals such as British Politics, Journal of Simulation, Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, and established leaders in the field such as the Journal of Brand Management, Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of the Operational Research Society. All Palgrave Macmillan Journals are available online as part of a standard subscription. For a limited time only we are offering free unrestricted access to ALL online content to enable current and potential subscribers to experience our enhanced online provision. Access All Areas go to www.palgrave-journals.com for FREE online access to the complete Palgrave Macmillan Journals Portfolio from 15th January to 14th February 2007. If you have any queries please email: accessallareas(a)palgrave.com Kind Regards Laura _____________________________________________ Laura Ingle Journals Product Manager Palgrave Macmillan Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS, UK Best Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W). @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 09870484626 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. http://www.palgrave-journals.com/ www.palgrave-journals.com Palgrave Macmillan¹s journals division builds on the strengths of our established and distinguished track record of global academic publishing. We publish high quality, scholarly journals across the core disciplines of business and management, social sciences and the humanities. Following the swift growth of Palgrave Macmillan's journals publishing programme, including the acquisition of 24 titles in 2005, our website has undergone an extensive re-design process. Our portfolio includes new journals such as British Politics, Journal of Simulation, Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, and established leaders in the field such as the Journal of Brand Management, Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of the Operational Research Society. All Palgrave Macmillan Journals are available online as part of a standard subscription. For a limited time only we are offering free unrestricted access to ALL online content to enable current and potential subscribers to experience our enhanced online provision. Access All Areas go to http://www.palgrave-journals.com/ www.palgrave-journals.com for FREE online access to the complete Palgrave Macmillan Journals Portfolio from 15th January to 14th February 2007. If you have any queries please email: mailto:accessallareas@palgrave.com accessallareas(a)palgrave.com Kind Regards Laura _____________________________________________ Laura Ingle Journals Product Manager Palgrave Macmillan Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS, UK Best Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W). @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 09870484626 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by http://www.mailscanner.info/ MailScanner , and is believed to be clean.

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Medical Librarians: Part of the Health Care Team
by Sukhdev Singh 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

According to an Article by HPN Group -- ..Medical librarians are an integral part of the health care team. They have a direct impact on health care and the quality of patient care by helping physicians, allied health professionals, and other members in health care stay current in the latest developments in specialty care. They also work closely with patients and consumers who are seeking information on medical care.. - HEALTH PROFESSION NETWORK's Featured Allied Health Profession - January 2007 http://www.healthpronet.org/ahp_month/01_07.html --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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Professional position at the Auroville Library
by L J Haravu 15 Jan '07

15 Jan '07

Dear Professionals I have been requested to post the availability of a professional library position at the Auroville library, Auroville, near Pondicherry. As many of you would already know, Auroville is an international village conceptualized by the Mother, a prime disciple of Sri Aurobindo. The Auroville library serves the community in Auroville and nearby areas and has an eclectic collection of books on various subjects in English, Tamil, and other European languages. The Library is already automated and in fact networked with one other library in Auroville with plans for others to follow. The position is for a candidate who has the following: 1. Must have a M.L.I.Sc degree preferably with a first class, 2. Must have had working experience of cataloguing and classification for at least 3 years in a library, 3. Must be able to read, write and speak well in Tamil, 4. Exposure to computers and library automation and knowledge of other European languages are desirable qualifications. Interested professionals may send their CVs as email attachments to avlib(a)auroville.org.in Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Seminar
by samiksha yadav 14 Jan '07

14 Jan '07

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th Mile Mysore Road, R. V. College Post Bangalore 560059 SEMINAR On Semantic Web and E-Governance Information and communication Technology (ICT) has affected every aspect of our society. In the same line our government system is also not untouched with ICT and the concept of e-governance has come up to improve government operations and services to the citizen. It has changed the way how government system works and provides services to the society. On the other hand, semantic web technology has also come up with more improved and efficient way to provide information and services on the web. Through this seminar, I would like to discuss how semantic web technologies can be applied to achieve more efficient and citizen centric e-governance services. Besides that, the European case of e-governance will also be highlighted. Last but not the least; I would discuss the future opportunities of semantic web for achieving more efficient e-governance. Speaker : Samiksha Yadav ADIS 2nd year Date & Time : 16th January 2007, 2:00 PM Venue : DRTC Classroom All are cordially invited Dr. Devika P. Madalli Seminar Co-ordinator --------------------------------- Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8 th Mile Mysore Road , R. V. College Post Bangalore 560059 SEMINAR On Semantic Web and E-Governance Information and communication Technology (ICT) has affected every aspect of our society. In the same line our government system is also not untouched with ICT and the concept of e-governance has come up to improve government operations and services to the citizen . It has changed the way how government system works and provides services to the society. On the other hand, semantic web technology has also come up with more improved and efficient way to provide information and services on the web. Through this seminar, I would like to discuss how semantic web technologies can be applied to achieve more efficient and citizen centric e-governance services. Besides that, the European case of e-governance will also be highlighted. Last but not the least; I would discuss the future opportunities of semantic web for achieving more efficient e-governance. Speaker : Samiksha Yadav ADIS 2 nd year Date & Time : 16 th January 2007, 2:00 PM Venue : DRTC Classroom All are cordially invited Dr. Devika P. Madalli Seminar Co-ordinator Don't get soaked. Take a http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/?fr=oni_on_mail&#news quick peak at the forecast with the http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/?fr=oni_on_mail&#news Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by http://www.mailscanner.info/ MailScanner , and is believed to be clean.

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Asst. Librarian Post
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 14 Jan '07

14 Jan '07

Dear Friends Nagarjuna College of Engg. & Technology invites applications from experienced and dynamic professional for the post of "Asst. Librarian". Salary: 5000.00 to 6,500.00 depending on your qualificaction / expereince. Free accommodation will be provided in the campus. Candidate should be ready to work in evening shift. Qualification & Experience: MLISc. with One/Two years of expereince in academic set up preferably engineering colleges Skill sets required: Good written and oral communication in English Exposure to Library automation software & digital library, MS-Office Should work as teamplayer Send both soft & hard copy of your CV with in one week (on or before 20/01/2007) to, Dinesh K S, Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, VenkatagiriKote Post, Devanahally, Bangalore - 562110. dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com dineshmail(a)indiatimes.com With regards, Dinesh K S Dear Friends Nagarjuna College of Engg. & Technology invites applications from experienced and dynamic professional for the post of "Asst. Librarian". Salary: 5000.00 to 6,500.00 depending on your qualificaction / expereince. Free accommodation will be provided in the campus. Candidate should be ready to work in evening shift. Qualification & Experience: MLISc. with One/Two years of expereince in academic set up preferably engineering colleges Skill sets required: Good written and oral communication in English Exposure to Library automation software & digital library, MS-Office Should work as teamplayer Send both soft & hard copy of your CV with in one week (on or before 20/01/2007) to, Dinesh K S, Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, VenkatagiriKote Post, Devanahally, Bangalore - 562110. mailto:dinesh.ncet@gmail.com dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com mailto:dineshmail@indiatimes.com dineshmail(a)indiatimes.com With regards, Dinesh K S

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Podcasts of Abstracts of medical research papers on MP3!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Jan '07

14 Jan '07

Friends: Pass this on to all medical researchers you serve or you know. I received it from Peter Suber. Arun Free online podcast abstracts JournalJunkie provides free online podcasts of the abstracts of articles in a growing number of medical journals. You can listen to them online or download them to your MP3 player. You can also "subscribe" for automatic downloads. When the journals provide their own podcasts (as Lancet, BMJ, NEJM, and JAMA do, for example), JournalJunkie simply adds links and the layer of subscription management. For journals that don't already provide podcasts, JournalJunkie makes its own. All the voices on its podcasts are human --and it has a standing call for more human readers. ___________________________________________________________ What kind of emailer are you? Find out today - get a free analysis of your email personality. Take the quiz at the Yahoo! Mail Championship. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk

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