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IATLIS Communications
by khushpreet singh 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Dear Professional Colleagues, The next issue of ‘IATLIS Communications’ is under preparation. Members and other professional colleagues are requested to send relevant news items for the period November 2009 onwards for publication in the next issue. News of doctorates awarded, appointments and faculty promotions, faculty awards and recognition, and other relevant news should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala by post or to *iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com* by email. Regards -- General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 email: *iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required Library Trainee in PRL at Ahmedabad
by Veeru 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Dear all, Required Library Trainee in PRL at Ahmedabad. If you instresed in library trainee, you must apply there. Applications will be received on-line only and applications on-line between 19/02/2010 to 08/03/2010. for more detail, please click on the following link. http://www.prl.res.in/~recruit/libtr/advt.pdf -- with regards Virupaksh BH LIM Trainee, NCSI/JRD Tata Memorial Library , IISc ,Bangalore-50012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Superannuation
by Library 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Dear Colleagues: I am superannuating from Raman Research Institute Service on 26th February 2010 after over 37 years of service in the Library Profession. During this period, I had cooperation, support, assistance and encouragement from many of the library professinals and as a result I could discharge my duties the best I can. I must thank every one who ever have helped me directly or indirectly during my service period. I wish every one all the best. If any one would like to contact me, I give below my residenntial address: #78, 4th Cross, Bhuvaneswarinagar, Varma Layout, Dasarahalli, Hebbal P.O. Bangalore 560 024. Mobile: 9902550033 e mail: yalagouda(a)gmail.com; ympatil(a)rri.res.in Thanks and Regards, Patil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Y.M.Patil, Librarian Raman Research Institute Library, Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Extn 250 C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Fax: +91 80 2361 0492 Bangalore 560 080, India. Email: library(a)rri.res.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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3700 page purchase-french library paid $9 million
by jasim s 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

read more about the subjectline at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/22/books/22arts-RACYMEMOIRFO_BRF.html?partne… jasimudeen.s thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: OJS supports about 5, 000 OA journals around the world
by Mailing List Admin 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:16:19 -0800 (PST) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> Please visit <http://chronicle.com/article/Open-Access-Journals-Break/64143/> for an article on open access journals and the OJS software. Subbiah Arunachalam >From The Chronicle of Higher Education New Journals, Free Online, Let Scholars Speak Out [John Willinsky, an education professor at Stanford University, offers free journal-publishing software to academics around the world. The program is being used to produce more than 5,000 online journals, he estimates, about half of them in developing countries.] [truncated]

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Need the list of books related on IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)
by Amitabh Manglam 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Dear Member, Anybody can provide me the list of books related to *IPR* (Intellectual Property Rights) foreign/ Indian publishers. I have to procure books for my library. Thanking you With Regards Amitabh Kumar Manglam Acquisition Division, Central Library, BIT Mesra, Ranchi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deadline: 2011 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program Applications
by Mouna 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Dear Sir: On behalf of OCLC, USA, we request you to kindly put this on your lis-forum for the benefit of interested Library and Information Professionals. Thank you. Mouna Raju for Informatics (India) Limited Bangalore 560 004. ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Deadline for 2011 Jordan IFLA/OCLC Fellowship is 28 February The application deadline for the 2011 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program is 28 February 2010. This program, jointly sponsored by the American Theological Library Association, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC, provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. Up to six individuals, including a theological librarian, are selected for participation in this intensive five-week Fellowship program. Four weeks are based at OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA; one week is based at OCLC in Leiden, Netherlands. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners, visit libraries, and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship. Learn more about the Jordan IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program (link) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/default.htm> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/default.htm Guidelines for the 2011 Fellowship Program (Word format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.do c> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.doc (PDF format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.pd f> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.pdf Application for 2011 Fellowship Program (Word format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.d oc> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.do c (PDF format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.p df> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.pd f ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistants. Vacancy at IGIDR, Mumbai
by G.K.MANJUNATH 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Applications are invited for two posts of Project Assistants, to reach the undersigned on or before Feb 27, 2010. [ email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in ] For project details, please log on to http://oii.igidr.ac.in Qualifications: M.Li.Sc with minimum 55% marks Duration : 10 Months. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs.13500/- per month. Candidates need to make their own arrangements for stay in Mumbai. Skills : Good communication Skills- Spoken and written English. Knowledge of HTML and Thesaurus. Age : Maximum 26 Years as on 1/3/2010. Last date for receiving the application : Feb 27, 2010 Interviews will be held on March 4, 2010 at the institute. Application with resume may please be sent over email addressed to: Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 email : gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A report of teh National Level Conference held at St.Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore
by BK Vishala 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

*Dear professional friends,* * * *A Report / Summary of the proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Level Conference held on January 18-19, 2010 at St. Agnes college (Autonomous) Mangalore-575 002, Karnataka.* The UGC Sponsored National Level Conference was held on January 18-19, 2010 at St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore. The main theme was ‘Empowering Library Professionals in Managing Digital Resources and Providing Extension Activities’. There were four sub-themes of the conference i.e. 1. Collection development through open access initiatives: the role of the librarian. 2. Institutional repositories: empowering library professionals in developing digital resources. 3. Management of digital collection: empowering library professionals. 4. Libraries outreach activities / extension activities through print and electronic collection. *Inaugural Programme on 18January,2010 at 10 am.* * * *Dr. B. K. Vishala,* Selection Grade Librarian, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore and the Convenor / Organising Secretary of the conference welcomed the delegates, invitees and the gathering. *Dr. Khaisar M Khan*, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University and the conference Director gave a brief summary on the main theme of the conference i.e. Empowering Library Professionals in Managing Digital Resources and Providing Extension Activities’. He also highlighted the importance and relevance of the theme in this digital era. Further, he spoke on the importance of the digitization and networking of libraries and information services at libraries in the college level. The commissioner of the Department of Collegiate Education *Dr N Nagambika Devi* inaugurated the conference at 10.30 a m. In her inaugural address she stated that department is contemplating to provide Library software developed by National Informatics Centre to all the colleges including aided colleges free of cost. Further, she also said that the persistent complaints that colleges bring to the notice of the department is that of shortage of hands to handle libraries. She stressed for the need of ‘Adoption of Library Software as imperative and necessary to over come shortage of staff’. Again she was of the opinion that the software will also make functioning in the library much smoother and easier and that training will be given to the librarians in usage of the software at the earliest. Along with this Dr NagambikaDevi also suggested that colleges should involve students in library by making a group of students work in the library. “This exercise will not only help colleges overcome shortage of hands but will also bring students closer to books and library she added. While speaking about the importance of books in the lives of the students, the commissioner said that library supports initiation of learning and with innovation and advancement in technology, lots of changes have happened, which demand library to go for networking. It has also made interactive learning imperative. *Dr G K Manjunath,* Chief Librarian, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, delivered the keynote address. He said that Library is a ‘treasure house of knowledge’ and it is democratic in nature as the knowledge stored in the library can be accessed by anyone irrespective of caste, creed, colour and class. He noted that ‘Information is considered as the fifth need of human beings after food, clothe, shelter and water. However advent of internet has brought sea change in access of information and in the nature of information seekers. This has led to digital library, and added that everyone at the virtual space is free to seek and share ideas. He opined that research papers funded by public sponsors are not available on the internet but these papers are published in expensive journals due to which most colleges cannot afford to subscribe these journals. He said that seamless and free access to research paper is a must for enhancing knowledge of students. The Managing Editor of Taranga – a Kannada Weekly magazine, *Smt. Sandhya S Pai* was the guest of honour. In her address she spoke on the importance of reading and the role of books in building personality right from the school education to college and university education. She highlighted the importance of library professionals and librarian in personal, educational and professional growth of an individual. On this occasion, Smt. Sandhya S Pai also released the volume of the *Conference Proceedings* edited by *Dr. Khaisar M. Khan, Mangalore University, Dr. Gopakumar V., Goa University and Dr. B.K.Vishala, St. Agnes College Library. * St. Agnes College Principal Dr. Sr. Marie Prem D’Souza presided over the function. *Dr Devi Prabha,* Senior Lecturer, Department of Commerce, proposed the vote of thanks. *Prof. Malini Hebbar ,* H.O.D of English department was the Master of ceremony. There were one hundred and thirty-five delegates for the conference coming in particular from Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka besides a few from other states. The technical sessions were held on 18th and 19th January 2010. Expert lectures by eminent resource persons were also organized. The well known experts in their areas of specialization gave lectures and also chaired the respective technical sessions. *Day one:* *18th January 2010* *Session-I* Chairman: Dr. K. Manjunath, Rapporteur : Dr. Gopakumar V. Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Librarian, Goa University Mumbai Goa Dr.Majula B.C., Professor of Economics Dept. introduced the resource person. A) The sub theme: Institutional Repositories: Empowering Library Professionals in Developing Digital Resources. In the second session, 5 papers were presented out of the total 8 papers contributed on the above sub theme. *Session-II* Chairman: Dr. M.G. Sreekumar, Rapporteur : Dr. B. U. Kannappanavara Chief Librarian, IIM, Deputy Librarian, Kozikode, Kerala Kuvempu University Library Shankaraghatta, Shimoga Dr.Prema Anand , Lecturer, Dept.of Psychology, introduced the resource person.** The sub theme: Libraries outreach activities / extension activities through print and electronic collection. In the second session, of the conference there were 5 papers received and however, 4 papers were presented by the participants on the above sub theme. *Day Two:* *19th January 2010* *Session-III* Chairman: Dr. Devika Madalli, Rapporteur :Ms.Shylarani B Associate Professor, Selection Grade Librarian DRTC,ISI Bangalore Govt.I-Grade College, Mangalore Dr.Nancy Vaz, Department of Secretarial Practice introduced the resource person. C) The sub theme: Management of digital collection: empowering library professionals. On the above sub theme on the day two there were as many as 17 papers contributed. However 11 papers were presented by the participants. *Session-IV* Chairman: Dr. Harinarayana N S, Rapporteur:Dr.Ningappan. Arabagonda Associate Professor, Senior Scale Librarian Dept. of Lib & Info Sc Govt. I-Grade College University of Mysore. Baydgi-581106 Dr.S.T.Sudha, Chief Librarian of St.Agnes College introduced the resource person. D) The sub theme: Collection development through open access initiatives- the role of the librarian. There were as many as 14 papers contributed on the above theme. However, 13 papers were presented. In the first session 8 papers were presented followed by 5 presentations in the 2nd session. *Panel Discussion* * * On the second and final day of the conference that is on 19 January 2010 followed by the technical session’s, Panel discussion was organized on the theme *‘Are existing policies on loss of books in the Library applicable for the present scenario?’* The panel consisted of following experts 1. Prof. A. K. Baradol Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Lib & Info Sc. Mangalore University. 2. Dr. M. K. Bhandi University Librarian, Mangalore University Library. 3. Dr. Konnur P.V University Librarian Bangalore University Library. 4. Mr. Kadadevar Mutt Selection Grade Librarian, Siddaganga College Tumkur. 5. Mr. Dheeraj S M Selection Grade Librarian, Dhavala College Moodbidri. Prof A. K. Baradol, initiated the discussion and chaired this session. After the productive discussion the chairman of the session *Prof. A.K. Baradol* passed a resolution overwhelmingly and anonymously stating that *‘10 books are to be written off from every 1000 books circulated irrespective of the cost of the books’.* Finally, it was decided to send the resolution to the concerned authorities for its implementation and the needful. *Prof. Elsie Cherian,* from the department of psychology, St. Agnes College thanked all the experts and members of the panel discussion for the expert contribution and participating in the discussion. *Cultural Programme*: A cultural programme was offered by the students of St.Agnes College from 5.30 to 7.30pm to the delegates. Dances of several states were presented and the students of Govinda Dasa College performed ‘Yakshagana’ the folk art of Dakshina Kannada. Dinner was provided at 7.30 pm. *Valedictory function on 19th January 2010* *at 4.30 pm.* The valedictory function was held in the end. Prof. Elsie Cherian, from the department of psychology, St. Agnes College welcomed the gathering. *Mr. Sanjay Grover, *General Manager Informatics India, Pvt.Ltd Bangalore was the chief guest and *Mr. Ullas M* Managing Director EASYLIB Software Pvt. Ltd Bangalore was the guest of Honor. St. Agnes College Principal Sr. Dr. Marie Prem D’Souza presided over the function. Dr. Khaisar M Khan conference director and Dr. Vishala B. K the convener and the organizing secretary shared the Dias. *Dr. Gopakumar,* University Librarian, Goa University presented the report of the proceedings of the two day conference. A few participants expressed their two days experience in the conference. They lauded the efforts made by the organizers in particular the convener and the organizing secretary for their accommodation food and transportation facilities and services. They expressed their extreme happiness and acknowledged the high quality lectures, presentations of the resource persons and the technical sessions. They opined that the conference provided them with good intellectual treat and enlightened them with the latest and current trends in managing digital resources and library extension activities. Mr. Sanjay Grover, General Manager Informatics India, Pvt. Ltd Bangalore presented an account of managing digital resources and empowering library professionals and the challenging role of information professionals in the fast and continuous technological innovations and changes taking place in the 21st century. Mr. Ullas M Managing Director EASYLIB Software Pvt. Ltd Bangalore stressed on the role of software’s R & D in software’s and the competitions and compatibilities in developing software’s for librarians and information professionals to cope up with the staggering growth and sharing of data, information and knowledge. *Dr. Khaisar M Khan *conference director expressed his experiences about the similar conferences and lauded the efforts made by the organizers, the support and encouragement given by the principal St. Agnes College to librarians in general and the library professionals of St. Agnes college library. *Dr. Vishala B. K* the convener and the organizing secretary presented her experiences in organizing the two day national level UGC sponsored conference and acknowledged the support, encouragement and inspiration derived from the college management, the principal, her colleagues and the fellow professionals for the success of the conference. She also profusely thanked all the participants and authorities for their support and cooperation. St. Agnes College Principal *Dr. Sr. Marie Prem D’Souza* presided over the function and stated that she always stood for the librarians and library professionals. She also showered her love and affection on the efforts of Dr. Vishala B. K the convener and the organizing secretary. *Dr. Vishala B. K* also proposed a formal vote of thanks to the guests of the valedictory function to all the participants on behalf of the organizer of two day UGC sponsored national level conference. CONFERENCE PHOTOS CAN BE ACCESSED FROM http://agneslibraryconference.yolasite.com/photos--conference.php Thank you to the delegates for making this conference a memorable one. Dr. Vishala B. K Convener and Organizing Secretary, UGC Sponsored National Level Conference Selection Grade Librarian, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada Phone No. 9448824505 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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by Jagannathan Kasinathan 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Dear Professional, I kindly request to all of you , if any body holding the below mentioned journal holdings issues of articles , please send the same by html or pdf attachement for our research activities. 1 Journal name : British Journal of dermatology 2.Title of the article : The culture of dermal papillae from human hair follicle. 3. Author : Messenger, AG et al 4. Volume/ Number/ page/ Year : v.110/No6/685-689/1985 Thanks & Regards, J.Kasinathan, MSc., MLIS., M.Phil (Phd.,) Senior Executive Scientists, M/s CavinKare Research Centre, #12, Poonamallee Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai 600 032. Tamilnad. India Tel :91-44-22251011/12/13 Fax : 91-44-2225 0130 Email : jkasi1963(a)yahoo.co.in Mobile : 9677196579 Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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