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Librarians deal with dead data
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Following link shows how massive data of responses to Amir Khan's Serial Satyamevjayate is being analysed with the help of IT . We librarians take pride in saying that we deal with data and information. It suddenly occurred to me that librarians deal with dead, solidified and frozen data converted into info through articles, chapters, books etc. Even the most nascent journal article is "stale chutney from the Fridge". Those librarians (a few exist) who put information (or raw data) as it gets generated, to use by their readers (on the fly so to say ) are great. Kindly comment AFTER reading the article. http://gigaom.com/cloud/how-indias-favorite-tv-show-uses-data-to-change-the… Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278. *Be kinder than necessary ~ **for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.*. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET Question Papers and Answer Key-June 2012
by Ratheesh K 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Dear friends, UGC published the question papers and answer key of June 2012 NET Examination... Wish you all success to the aspirants .... Regards Ratheesh.K University Library, CUSAT,Kochi-22 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) proceedings (in Hindi) from 1969 to 1972
by Vijeta Puri 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

A researcher wants to consult Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Proceedings from 1969 to 1972. Where can these documents be accessed? Librarians, particularly of Uttar Pradesh, are requested to help a researcher locate these documents. Please send only off-list to viejta.bbs(a)gmail.com. Thanx. Vijeta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Source Software Applications in Libraries survey
by Mallikarjun 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Dear All, You would agree that there seems to be a growing use in OSS (Open Source Software) applications in all walks of life whether you are drafting a letter or using your mobile phone. Some of the common examples of OSS in our daily lives are Mozila, Linux, Open office, and so on. In this context we thought it pertinent to study OSS with specific reference to the library market. We believe that libraries have traditionally been open to adopting OSS and some examples could be Koha, Evergreen, Dspace, Eprints, Greenstone, etc. In line with this thinking we are conducting a brief survey on and their adoption in Indian libraries. The main objective of this study is to understand the status of IT applications in libraries in areas like Integrated Library Solutions, Digital library solutions, Website solutions, etc. in India and the potential of OSS in these areas of library functioning. We plan to identify factors that play a major role in, promoting and preventing, OSS implementation. The study also seeks to identify the preferred business models that may be appropriate in promoting the use of OSS in libraries. I invite you kindly respond to this survey that has only 20 questions and the results of this study will be shared with all the respondents of the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7RHWDN7 This study is supported by OSS Labs and the researchers are grateful for the support. Regards H. Anil Kumar and Mallikarjun Dora Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad http://mallikarjundora.wordpress.com/ !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IN THE AGE OF ELECTRONICS, NILGIRIS LIBRARY PROMOTES READING THROUGH
by Ragaavendra R 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

In the age of electronics, Nilgiris library promotes reading through UDHAGAMANDALAM: In an age of electronics where the habit of reading is facing a losing battle, the Nilgiri Library is making valiant efforts to revive it by conducting book club activities, hosting cultural events and scheduling story-telling and reading sessions for children over the last two years. The library is located in a Victorian building with striking gothic style architecture, on Commissioner's Road in Ooty. Members of the book club meet every second Saturday to discuss the book selected for the month. This past Saturday marks the beginning of the third year of the club. "It is an interesting experience. It is not necessary to agree with popular sentiment regarding the book. You are free to agree or disagree with the reviewer or ideas and concepts of the author," said Kamala, the coordinator of the book club. The book to be read is announced well in advance, usually three months before the discussion happens. The reviewer chooses the book to be read. This coming Saturday the book to be discussed is 'The Secret Life of Plants' by Christopher Bird and Peter Tompkins. Ravindran Govindan, who chose the title, will review the book followed by a debate on its content among club members. Members really look forward to the Saturday meetings. In fact, one member who knew that she would be missing one such meeting sheepishly asked if it could be recorded. Another member, Dr Kousalya would like to meet every week. "These meetings are very gratifying," Kamala said. A few recently reviewed books include White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway. The 150-year-old library also conducts reading and storytelling sessions for children. A small children's corner has been identified inside the library for the purpose. "Children are very enthusiastic about the reading sessions and they participate actively," said Kamala. A garden club has been formed by the library members to maintain the area surrounding the library building. "We want the library to be a hub of cultural activities," said Ramakrishnan Nambiar, secretary of the Nilgiris Library. About 40 saplings of indigenous trees were planted inside the campus a few days ago. The library also organizes talks by authors, audio visual sessions, dance and music programmes to draw more members. They also plan to come out with a cinema club. Last week it screened the Oscar award winning Iranian movie, The Separation. The screening was sponsored by INTACH, the Nilgiris chapter. "We plan to screen art movies and award winning movies for our members," said Nambiar. The cultural activities organized have attracted another 150 members to the library. Presently, the library which houses more than 40,000 books, some as old as 400 years, has 600 members. Run by a committee, it came into existence in 1858 to cater to European readers. Among visitors to the library are many distinguished personalities including I K Gujral, former Prime Minister of India, Fatima Beevi, former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Rajam Krishnan, a renowned writer. SOURCE LINK: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/In-the-age-of-electronic…> Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy
by Paramjit Singh 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Just go to the link http://www.bharaticollege.com/jobposts.aspx * * -- *Warm regards** * * * *Paramjit Singh* *Librarian* *Mobile: +919911270778* P* **please consider the environment before printing this email !!!* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
by shakthi parvathi 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Dear LIS professionals and job aspirants, Apply for the following post at VSSC Thiruvananthapuram. NAME OF POST & GRADE : LIBRARY ASSISTANT-A ( ` 9300-34800/- + Grade Pay ` 4600/- ) Important Dates to Remember visit: vssc.gov.in 1. Opening Date for Online Registration: August 06, 2012 10:00 Hrs 2. Closing Date for Online Registration: August 20, 2012 17:00 Hrs 3. Closing Date for Receiving Application by Speed-post: August 27, 2012 17:00 Hrs with rgds, sakthivelu.v college of engineering munnar munnar kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NPTEL - NMEICT WORKSHOP - 31st August - 1 September 2012 at NIT, WARANGAL
by Praveen Kumar V 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Dear Friends, A Two Day Workshop on NPTEL-NMEICT ( National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) WORKSHOP JOINTLY ORGANIZED BY NPTEL, IIT MADRAS& NIT, WARANGAL From 31st August to 1 September 2012 At Centre for Innovation and Incubation, National Institute of Technology, Warangal Last Date for Registration:27th August 2012 No Registration Fee See the attachment for more information or following web link http://www.nitw.ac.in/nitw/announcements/nptelnitwbrochure.pdf Thank you, With regards PRAVEEN KUMAR V E mail: mail_praveen12(a)yahoo.co.in Phone: 93930 11696, 94948 44571 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Happy Librarians Day 2012
by Nitin S. Joshi Joshi 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Dr. SHIYALI RAMAMRITA RANGANATHAN (August 9, 1892 - September 27, 1972) Father of Library Science in India “Man’s personality is dynamic. It is ever in flux. It seeks enfoldment at its own speed, in its own way, and towards its own fullness. Such enfoldment is true education.” “The mind, if established in a state of activation, is not exhausted as quickly as the body. It recovers from exhaustion. It is ever in ecstasy and radiates.” Nitin S Joshi Librarian MAEER’s MIT School of Management (MITSOM) Kothrud, Pune 411038 M- 09922587907 Direct Line- 020-30273597 www.mitsom.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Librarian's day and prof. M A Gopinath endowment lecture
by rajendrababu.hanumanthappa＠wipro.com 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) #702, Upstairs, 42nd cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore-10 LIBRARIAN'S DAY & PROF. M.A.GOPINATH ENDOWMENT LECTURE Endowment Lecture by Prof. NEELAMEGHAN Former Director, DRTC, Bangalore. Presided by Smt. SEETHALAKSHMI CHINNAPPA Former Director, Bangalore. Guest of Honor PROF. M.A.GOPINATH Former Professor, DRTC, Bangalore. Date: 17th August 2012 Venue: S R E L S Time: 6 pm Rajajinagar, Bangalore. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED P.Y. Rajendra Kumar H. Rajendra Babu President, KALA Secretary, KALA Office Bearers & Members,KALA Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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