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Authors and academics for equitable access to learning material
by Vasanth 21 Oct '12

21 Oct '12

Dear Sir/Madam, Sorry for the cross posting. This issue mentioned below need to be discussed by LIS professionals. Please visit the following link for further information. Excerpt of the article: Three large academic publishers – Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and Taylor & Francis – have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court claiming copyright infringement with regard to the course packs used by students of Delhi University in a number of disciplines. It is clear from DU’s stance in court that they are distancing themselves from the photocopier, thus clearing the way for the Court to pass an injunction staying the sale of course packs. It is absolutely critical now for academics and authors to step up our campaign in support of our students’ access to learning materials: http://kafila.org/2012/10/20/authors-and-academics-for-equitable-access-to-… Please sign the online petition against the move byOxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and Taylor & Francis for filing a petition in Delhi Delhi High Court claiming copyright infringement by Rameshwari Photocopy Services along with Delhi University as a co-defendant. https://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/academics-appeal-to-publishers-to-wi… ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CIST 2012: Conference on Information Systems and Technology Phoenix, Arizona October 13-14, 2012
by Raju,C 20 Oct '12

20 Oct '12

Respected Sir This is for kind information about *CIST 2012: Conference on Information Systems and Technology** Phoenix, Arizona**** October 13-14, 2012*, Kindly host this message. Conference Theme: Digital Society Consumerization of IT and the rapid proliferation of digital products and services present a great opportunity for IS researchers to contribute in a significant way towards understanding and shaping the emerging digital society. Accordingly the theme of CIST 2012 is “Digital Society.” The conference will feature panels, keynote speakers and research papers that explore economic, social, organizational, operational, technological, and policy issues at the consumer, enterprise, group and societal levels. Research following all traditions and methodologies are welcome. Specific areas of interest include (but are not limited to): - Consumer behavior in mobile and digital environments - Data mining and knowledge discovery - Digital intermediaries and sponsored search advertising - IS in healthcare - Intellectual property, copyrights, and DRM - IT in emerging economies and non-governmental organizations - Social networks and web 2.0 - Social media and enterprise 2.0 - Software engineering - Personalization technologies - IT adoption, use and assimilation in various contexts - The role of IT in shaping societies, cultures and nations - Outsourcing and application service contracting - IT and co-creation of values; value ecosystems - Software procurement, open source software, and open standards - Knowledge management, collaboration and boundary spanning - Online communities, and computer-mediated collaboration - The effects of IT on industrial organization and firm boundaries - The economics of digital products and information goods - Electronic commerce and electronic markets Much more details www.*cist*conf.org/ *Raju . C* *LPA in MUL* *University** of **Mysore,* *Mysore 570 006* *Ph- 9164907744* * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Service Tax of 12.36% on Online information and databases
by Mailing List Admin 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:36:03 +0530 From: atanu <atanu(a)computer.org> This approach may need to be examined by the experts (such as taxation and financial management experts). However, on examination of broad parameters of service tax, lobbying with competent authorities may not be the most effective method. Service tax is defined as " the provision of services provided by service providers within India or services imported by Indian from outside India". By this definition, online database is a service. Online database is not confined to database services in information industry. Therefore, blanket exemption of service tax may lead to exclusion of all industries including financial services industry that heavily use online databases. A common practice by the Government is to offset service tax by increasing the funding. Other methods are available as well. Making something available for free or exemption of royalty, taxes, fees and charge may not be the most effective way to promote access and usage in all the cases. Open access proponents tend to miss the point that somebody pays for the access. It is quite possible this service tax will help in making journals open access. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM, G.K.MANJUNATH <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> wrote: > > > As per the Govt circular, based on the Finance Act, 1994, all 'Online and off-line products' will now attract a service tax of 12.36%. Earlier these products / services were under negative list. Such a change in the policy will put pressure on the already constrained library budget. > > In view of this policy change, most of the vendors have postponed forwarding subscription to the publishers with an assumption the Govt may withdraw the change and it seems have also made representation in this regard. > > As we are gearing up for next year renewals, the matter will be of serious concerns to all of us. Please refer to section 75 of the below mentioned circular : > > http://www.servicetax.gov.in/st-act-upd-dec10.pdf > > It says "on-line information and database access or retrieval" means providing data or information, retrievable or otherwise, 5[to any person], in electronic form through a computer network" > > Our regular vendors have already indicated that, henceforth, libraries need to pay a service tax of 12.36% for renewing online journals and databases. > > I highly appreciate further debate on this issue. Can our associations and consortia coordinators, take up this matter immediately with the concerned Department/ Ministry to seek exemptions ? > > thanks, > > Dr.G.K.Manjunath > Chief Librarian > Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research > Film City Road > Santosh Nagar > Goregaon(East ) > MUMBAI - 400 065 > India > Phone: 022-28416528 > email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in > > >

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Seminar on knowledge sharing on sustainable development
by Mailing List Admin 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:28:49 +0530 From: Devendrappa T M <deva.tm(a)gmail.com> *Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University * *and* *United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan *** *Cordially invites you to the * *Seminar on* *�KNOWLEDGE SHARING ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT�* *on* Thursday, 1st November 2012, 9.30 a.m. at Lecture Hall, Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus, New Delhi-110067. *Registration is Free :* Limited participants are allowed for participation on !ist come first bases of filed registration form. *Participants are make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation.* * * ** *Seminar on* *Knowledge Sharing on Sustainable Development* *at JNU Convention Centre, New Delhi, on 1st November 2012* * * *Registration Form* * * * Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms.................................................................................................................. * * * * Designation........................................................................................................................... * * * * Organization......................................................................................................................... * * * *Mailing Address................................................................................................................... * * * * ................................................................................................................................................ * * * * Phone/Fax............................................................................................................................. * * * * E-mail.................................................................................................................................... * * * *Date..................... (Signature)* * * Filled from are requested to send to the University Librarian JNU. New Delhi. rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in with regards, Devandrappa T M JNU Central Library New Delhi-110067

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Required full text article
by Ravi Hullur 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

*Dear All,* May I request you to kindly provide the following article for my faculty 1) Therapeutic Approaches to Neonatal Jaundice: An International Survey Hansen *Clin Pediatr (Phila) **June 1996 35: 309-316, * http://cpj.sagepub.com/content/35/6.toc 2) *Normal Serum Bilirubin Levels in the Newborn and the Effect of Breast-Feeding *M. Jeffrey Maisels and Kathleen Gifford Pediatrics *1986**;* * **78**:**5 **837**-**843* * * http://cpj.sagepub.com/content/35/6.toc -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for the Post of Project Fellow
by zafar iqbal 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

Adv. No. 01/2012 Dated: 12.10.2012 Applications are invited for the post of Project Fellow (One post) to work full time in the Major Research Project (2012-14) sponsored by University Grants Commission, entitled “Design and Development of E-Learning Portal in Library and Information Science” in the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Appointment will be initially for one year renewable depending upon the performance of the candidate. Qualification: •Essential: M.L.I.Sc / MCA with minimum 55% marks. •Desirable: Adequate knowledge in web designing/web searching and analysis. Salary: Rs. 14000/- per month (fixed) Application on plain paper along with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator latest by 3rd November, 2012. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M) Asso. Professor/Principal Investigator UGC Research Project Department of Library and Information Science AMU, Aligarh-202002 E-mail: naushadali.amu(a)gmail.com, naushadali.ls(a)amu.ac.in Telephone: 0571-3244666 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m.
by Mohan HR 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Dear all, Presentation on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2012/mm-121025.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. While the admission is free to this programme, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for logistics reasons. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/pcrvW With regards HR Mohan Chairman, IEEE CS http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ INVITATION ===================================================== IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council, Madras Chapter American Society for Quality, Chennai Chapter IIT Madras Alumni Association, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation by Mr. Steven Teleki Chairman Emeritus of the IEEE Computer Society, Austin Chapter in Austin, Texas, USA and Managing Director of Engineering, The Advisory Board Company, USA on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m. at Conference Hall, Anna University Alumni Centre Anna University, Guindy, Chennai – 600025 Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS & PCS Madras Chapter Mr. A. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter Mr. K.V. Rupchand, Chairman, IEEE TMC Mr. K. Bhaskaran, President, IITMAA Chennai Chapter Mr. P.G. Subramaniam, ASQ, Chennai Chapter Programme ========= 5.30 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.00 p.m. : Presentation 7.30 p.m. : Dinner About the Presentation ================= Software Project Success is on the minds of many developers, managers, and customers. We all have been in projects that were successful, and some that didn’t go so well. What actions, events, or practices turned a project into a success, while others ended up less so? Over the course of more than 20 years in the software business Steve Teleki has observed a multitude of practices that software projects use. He will share his experience about the building blocks of software project success. You will leave with concrete ideas that you can turn into actions on how you too can improve the odds on your next project, help your peers, and make your next project a resounding success. About the Speaker ============== Steve Teleki has over 24 years of wide-ranging experience in the software industry. He is Managing Director of Engineering at The Advisory Board. He is passionate about creating high-quality software on time and on budget. He focuses on understanding and improving both individual and team software development performance. He believes that every developer can increase his or her software development performance way beyond what commonly assumed possible. Steve served in a variety of roles, including: Vice President for Software Engineering, Software Quality Director, Program Director, Software Process Director, Development Team Leader, Senior Software Engineer, User Interface Designer, Usability Specialist, Software Developer. As an executive he lead organizations through many successful releases; mentored managers, architects, developers. As a developer he wrote software that shipped in over 40 million copies worldwide. His understanding of both people and technology makes him uniquely capable of building outstanding software organizations. He is a leader who is also a coach and mentor to development and testing teams. Under his mentorship software engineers have improved their performance in areas of software project planning, personal software process measurement, software design, and implementation. Outside work he served as Chair (2002-2004) and Program Chair (2005-2007) of the IEEE Computer Society, Austin Chapter. ========================================== While the admission is free to this programme, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for logistics reasons. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/pcrvW -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference @ Calicut University on February 1-2, 2013
by Dr. K M Haneefa 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Dear All, [Apologies for seeing this mail more than once] We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013. The theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries. The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries. Sub ThemesThe conference will discuss all aspects of e-resources and e-learning. The main theme will be divided into several sub-themes as detailed below, but not necessarily limited to: Use of e-journals, e-books, ETDs, and databasesBudgeting and collection development of e-resourcesE-resources access and managementEmerging technologies for digitization and digital archivingUse of digital libraries, institutional repositories, library consortia, and library networksArchiving of consortia based resourcesWeb resource managementWeb archiving and preservationOpen access for scholarly contentsOpen archives initiative/PMHRemote and wireless access to e-resourcesProvision to access virtual e-resourcesMarketing of e-resourcesKnowledge management Use of multimedia in e-learningUse of Web 2.0 technologies in e-learningE-learning to support communities and individualsMobile learningWeb-based learningDistributed e-learning environmentsOpen access technologies for e-learningSimulations and virtual learning environmentsAdoption of e-learning by libraries E-resources and e-learning platforms and portalsE-resources for collaborative and social learningTools and techniques for e-resources and e-learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for lifelong learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for distance learnersUse of e-resources and e-learning for differentially abled personsStandards, Interoperability, Copyright, Licensing and IPR issuesSecurity and ethical issuesPersonal and professional competencies of library professionalsSuccess cases of the use of e-resources and e-learning Who should ParticipateThe conference is aimed to professionals working in Academic Libraries, Special Libraries, Public Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, E-learning communities, E-publishers, IT service providers, Vendors, Aggregators, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the E-resources and E-learning arena. Call for PapersProgramme Committee solicits high quality research and technical papers, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the conference. The paper submitted should have been neither published anywhere not kept under consideration for publication. All papers will go through a process of review and accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Correspondence will be made with the principal author. The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers. The papers should be submitted in two versions (Print and Soft copy) as under: a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: cudlisc(a)gmail.com / dr.haneefa(a)gmail.com b) Print version to: General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala , India Authors Guidelines The papers must be submitted according to the following format. The paper may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words.All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word using Times New Roman Font with 12 pt. size.Paper size should be A4, Portrait (8.5” * 11”) using 1.5 spacing with margins 1” (top, bottom and right), and 1.5” (left)Headings & sub headings must be in bold font, justified and numbered according to level of heading as below 1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level HeadingFigures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptionsThe main title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) with e-mail ID and contact numbers.The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words in italics.At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract with bold face.All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph together with a brief CV.Reference/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by American-Psychological Association (http://www.apastyle.org) Best Paper AwardAward will be given to the author(s) by the Programme Committee to the best contributed paper (or papers) submitted to the conference. Important Dates Receipt of full paper:30th November 2012 Intimation to Authors:15th December 2012 Final Submission of the Paper along with Registration Fee:31 December 2012 The Event:February 1-2, 2013 Invited SpeakersEminent experts in the field will be invited to deliver the keynote address and plenary sessions. Details of the sessions will be announced later on. Registration and AccommodationRegistration fee is Rs.800/-(Rupees Eight Hundred Only) per delegate. The registration fee covers conference kit, lunches, conference dinner, and tea. The filled-in Registration Form along with Demand Draft/Local Cheque in favour of the ‘The General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut ’ can be sent to the address mentioned on or before 15th January 2013. Accommodation can be arranged for the participants in the University Guest House with usual amenities on first come first serve basis. Room rent and other charges are to be paid by the participants directly. Besides accommodation in the Guest House, Hotels can also be arranged for the participants on request and confirmation. A good number of moderate to luxury hotels are available near to the University campus. Registration fee is non-refundable. Substitution in nominations are acceptable only upto 15th January 2013.Registration fee does not include accommodation.Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed and payment received in full. Venue of the ConferenceThe sessions will be held at the Seminar Complex of the University of Calicut situated on the main campus. The campus is at Thenhipalam, a hilly village surrounded by green valleys. It is 23 kilometeres south of Calicut , the capital city of erstwhile Zamorins, 12 kilometers from Karipur airport and 14 kilometers from Parappanangadi Railway Station. Calicut city is well connected with buses and trains from various parts of the country. The campus is on NH 17 and regular buses are available from Calicut City . We request you to publicize this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department / Library and to contribute papers for the conference. For registration form and further details, please visit Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info or the Department blog http://cudlisc.blogspot.com Programme Organizing Committee Dr. T A Abdul Azeez, Chairman, National Conference 2013, University Librarian (i/c), University of Calicut , Phone: 09447332612 Mr. T.M. Vasudevan, General Convener, National Conference 2013, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone 09446418742 Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K, Coordinator, National Conference 2013, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone: 09895622811 Mr. Kuttappan. C, Convener, Food and Refreshment Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Latheef, Convener, Media/Public Relations/Publicity Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Abdul Salam M.P, Convener, Hospitality and Accommodation Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Muraleedaran. P., Convener, Finance and Accounts Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Vinod.V.M., Convener, Floor Management Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. K.P. Haneefa, Convener, Cultural Committee, National Conference 2013, Librarian, Dept. of Life Science, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Gafoor N, Convener, Sponsorship and Exhibition Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mrs. Beena, Convener, Conference Registration Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut ...................................... Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u(a)gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Master Degree Programme in Library & Information Science (2013-15)
by Mailing List Admin 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:59:32 +0530 From: Dr. Akhilesh KS Yadav <akhilksy(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, Greetings! Centre for Library and Information Management Studies, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is happy to announce admissions to the programme for �Master in Library and Information Science� for the year 2013-2015. The minimum qualification for admission to MLISc is a Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized university, obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education. Candidates in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply. However, this admission will be provisional. It is a regular, two year programme, offered in four semesters at Mumbai Campus. Candidates are required to apply online through the E-application at https://admissions.tiss.edu Those who have difficulty in online submission can download the Application form and submit it after duly completing it. Complete prospectus available at http://library.tiss.edu Last date for submission of application is 10th November, 2012 Please visit the following websites for prospectus and application form. For MLISc Programme: https://admissions.tiss.edu/<http://ma-programmes.tiss.edu/courses/master-of-library-and-information-sci…> http://library.tiss.edu/mlisc.html We will also be happy to answer your queries. Thank you, Best regards, Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath Professor & Chairperson Centre for Library and Information Management Studies Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai- 400 088 (India) Phone: +91-22-2552 5281(Direct) Fax: +91-22-2552 5050 E-mail: muttayya(a)tiss.edu

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Required Some article
by pravesh choudhary 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Dear Members May I request you to kindly provide the following article for one my faculty Author : V. Alluri and P. Toivianen " Exploring perceptual and acoustical correlates of polyphonic timbre" Music percept Vol27, No. 3 pp-223-241, 2010 with warm regards P N Choudhary Central Library Indian School of Mines (Under MHRD, GOI) Dhanbad-826004 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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