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Mumbai gets its First Digital Library
by Puna Das 12 Sep '09

12 Sep '09

Mumbai gets its First Digital Library Pankhuri Bajaj, Aug 18, 2009 Source: http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Mumbai_gets_its_First_Digital_Library/55… Bridging the digital divide Mumbai now has its very first fully-loaded State Central Library Digital Centre; courtesy: the Government of Maharashtra. This state-of-the-art library is housed in a 3-storey building in Andheri East. The facilities provided in this library are open to all and are for free. What's a Digital Library? While a digital library is typically a library that stores content stored in digital formats (as opposed to print, microform, or other media) and accessible by computers, this library consists of printed reading material as well. Other than digital content via CD/DVD-ROMs and the Internet, this Digital Library also houses select books on various topics like art, politics, history, technology, history, etc. Further, there's a whole array of help books/digital content for students preparing for various entrance exams. Structure The digital library has been the brainchild of Andheri East MLA Suresh Shetty, who is also Maharashtra's minister of state of higher and technical education. If you like the decor of the library, you should know that he had a say in it. Dr. BE Sananse, librarian of the Digital Library, was kind enough to give us a tour of this exclusive library just before it was inaugurated. The ground floor houses an an Xbox 360, a multimedia-capable computer for kids to view digital content (Encyclopedias, movies, games, study material) from the selection available. There are books also in Hindi, English and Marathi. This area of the library is meant for children and senior citizens, although it is unlikely for someone to object your presence there if you don't fall in that age group. The first floor is a regular library with has 48 LCD computers with internet connectivity via MTNL Triband. The library consists of 200 CDs, DVDs and specialized legal database covering databases of DELNET, Manuputra (legal database covering supreme court judgments 1950 onwards) and British Council Library (BCL) meant for researchers and scholars to utilize the centre. In case you're wondering about the computer configuration, you'll be pleased to know that all of the HCL computers installed there are powered by Intel Core2 Duo 3Ghz CPU, 2GB Ram, and Windows XP Service Pack 3. The second floor is again has more books and there's more space, what looks like space for computer workstations, but the librarian insists it's meant for people to read books. Fair enough! The third floor is an Audio-Visual, or AV room, fully equipped with a computer, a projector, and speakers. Adjoining this large space is the swanky office of the librarian, Dr. BE Sananse. He was kind enough to give me a tour of this exclusive library just before it was inaugurated. And yes, when you do visit the place, do not miss the lovely cafeteria on the third floor. Once they have the coffee vending machine in place, it should be a delight to relax after a good read over here. How to Get There? Address: State Central Library Digital Centre Guru Hargovindji Marg (Next to The Mirador) Andheri (East) Mumbai Timings: 10 AM to 5PM See some wonderful pictures of the library at: http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Mumbai_gets_its_First_Digital_Library/55… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ranganathan's Day Celebration 2009-2010 & Seminar on 'Best practices in library and information centre'
by Dr.Vishala B.K. 12 Sep '09

12 Sep '09

Ranganathan's Day Celebration 2009-2010 & Seminar on 'Best practices in library and information centre' "The concept of library is changing. It will be digitalised soon," said NRI Forum Deputy Chairman Capt Ganesh Karnik. Speaking after inaugurating a seminar on 'Best practices in library and information centre' organised jointly by the Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library Association in association with St Agnes College library on Wednesday, 19th August, 2009 at the Conference hall , St.Agnes College, he said the library will be available on net. World is changing at the faster rate. He said the education is not mere producing graduates and skilled labourers to the required market. It is also giving knowledge to the students on facing life. Education institutions should convert student population to human resources.Librarians can contribute by opening the other windows of the world by accessing sources of knowledge to the students. Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre's Prof I K Ravichandra Rao said the role of books, libraries and librarians are changing today. Earlier, library catalogue was the only source for seraching the books in the library. However, now catalogues of various libraries can be accessed with a touch of a button. He said the principles of classification laid down by Father of Indian Library Movement Dr S R Ranganathan are relevant even to this day than what it was in 1940s. Libraries must accept the change, he added. The website of Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library Association (URL: <http://libraryassociationmangalore.synthasite.com/> http://libraryassociationmangalore.synthasite.com) designed and developed by Dr.Vishala B.K., Selection Grade Librarian of St.Agnes College, was launched on the occasion. An exhibition on 'Research Documents' was arranged on the occasion. St Agnes College Principal Dr Sr Prem D'Souza presided. Secretary of DK & KLA, Dr Vishala B K., Librarian of St.Agnes College, welcomed the gathering and Public Relations Officer Mr. Dheeraj S M-. S.G.Librarian, Dhawala College , Moodbidri proposed the vote of thanks. Dr.Rekha D Pai from MIT, Manipal compared the programme. Click on the following link: <http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=64391&n_tit=Mangalore%3A+ +Seminar+Held+at+St+Agnes+College+on+the+Occasion+of+Librarians%92+Day> http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=64391&n_tit=Mangalore%3A++ Seminar+Held+at+St+Agnes+College+on+the+Occasion+of+Librarians%92+Day Dr.Vishala B.K. Secretary Dakshina Kannada& Kodagu Library Association, (Regd.) Udupi S.G.Librarian , st.Agnes College Mangalore-575003 E-Mail : bk.vishala(a)gmail.com E-Mail: vishalrajbk(a)yahoo.co.in Phone No: Office - 0824-2218414 Mobile : 09448824505 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFORMATIVE EXHIBITION ON RESEARCH DOCUMENTS AT ST.AGNES COLLEGE, MANGALORE
by Dr.Vishala B.K. 12 Sep '09

12 Sep '09

RANGANATHA'S DAY CELEBRATION AT ST.AGNES COLLEGE, MANGALORE The department o f Library and Research and Development Cell of St.Agnes College, Mangalore organized an informative exhibition on "RESEARCH DOCUMENTS" on 12th August ,2009 at St.Agnes College library. The documents like theses, dissertations, project reports, honours programme reports, publications, associations and Cells reports of the faculty and students were exhibited. The exhibition has been inaugurated by the former Vice- Chancellor of Kannur and Calicul Universities, Prof. Dr.Abdul Rahiman, who not only appreciated the organizers for this innovative idea of exhibiting the research documents but also stressed that this exhibition should inspire and motivate many more research aspirants to get into research and bringing out their publications. The Keynote address has been delivered by Prof.K.V.Rao , Director of Pilikula Nisarga Dhama, Mangalore, who in his address narrated that, though in the modern technological world, information is available on the click of the mouse, it is the responsibility of the researchers and users to analyse and evaluate every aspect of information available with them..He also stated that librarians are the resource persons to give proper direction to the readers in the search of information. Dr.Sr.Prem M.D'Souza the Principal of the College presided over the function. Dr.VishalaB.K.-Coordinator of Research and Development Cell and Selection Grade librarian, who co ordinated the exhibition, briefed the purpose of the exhibition and the importance of celebrating the birth date of Dr.S.R.Ranganathan as Librarians Day. Prof.Lingappa Gowda welcomed the gathering, Mrs.Kavitha, Asst. Librarian proposed vote of thanks and Mrs.Malavika Adyanthaya compared the programme. The exhibition was open from 12-08-2009 to 19-08-2009 to the colleges affiliated to Mangalore University and non professional colleges of Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi districes. The faculty and librarians of various colleges availed the benefit of accessing the research documents. For photo gallery please click on the link http://s584.photobucket.com/albums/ss285/vishalrajbk/?albumview=slideshow Dr.Vishala B.K. Co-ordinator of Research & Development Cell Selection Grade Librarian St.Agnes College,Bendore Mangalore-575003 E-Mail : bk.vishala(a)gmail.com Phone : Office 0824-2218414 Phone : Mobile :09448824505 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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building information dissemination industry
by bhagyashree sane 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

Dear Professionals, I'm greatful to see that Dr. Amit Chatterjee, Prof.P.B.Mangla, Raghunath and many of you provided inputs on the thought. As rightly mentioned, I beleive Selecting, analysing, organizing infn is ultimately for dissemination purpose. More importantly infn acquistion is also the main skill to acquire again for dissemination purpose, not in a traditional like more in a style suggested by Dr. Chatterjee. As Dr. Chatterjee rightly advised, librarians should come out of our traditional role taught in library schools and learn as many information (acquisition, organisation, networking etc.) skills as possible. Further, we shall request knowledge commission to call us 'information dissemination industry personnel' and work under single title and extend our services for effective dissemination of information. It's a time to prove ourselves and out skills seperately than IT professionals. Bhagyashree J.Sane(Mrs.) Chief Librarian Alma Mater Library National Insurance Academy 25, Balewadi, Baner Road, NIA PO Pune 411 045 INDIA Tel: 91 20 27204064 e-mail:bsane@niapune.com/bjsane@gmail.com -- 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] Vacancy in Manonmaniam Sundarnar (MS) Universiy
by karunakar n 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

Dear all, Manonmaniam Sundarnar (MS) Universiy Abhishekapatti, Tirunelveli ? 627012 (Tamil Nadu) Applications are invited in the prescribed format for the following posts in the University Departments and University Library : Professor : 03 posts Reader : 04 posts Lecturer : 21 posts Librarian : 01 post Deputy Librarian : 01 post Asst. Librarian : 01 post Last date for issue and submission of filled in Application form is 17/09/2009. Please view http://www.msuniv.ac.in/applicationpdf/post.pdf for details and application form. -- Thanks and Regards, Karunakar.N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JNU Seminar on Growing Dimensions of Copyright and Emerging Concepts of Cyber Intellectual Property Rights
by Puna Das 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

Seminar on Growing Dimensions of Copyright and Emerging Concepts of Cyber Intellectual Property Rights Organized by Intellectual Property Management Cell, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Inauguration by Prof. Rajendra Prasad, Rector, JNU Speakers: Mr. G R Raghavender, Dy. Sec. & Registrar Copyright Mr. T. C. James, Director National Intellectual Property Organization Ms. Anuradha Salhotra, M/S Lall Lahiri and Salhotra Dr. Ramesh Mehta, M/S Mehta and Mehta Associates Date: 18 September 2009 Time: 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM Venue: School of Social Sciences Auditorium, JNU, New Delhi ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/connectmore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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articles on Google's digital library projects
by Venkata Kesavan 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

Dear Friends, There are two interesting articles on Google's digital library project and the copyright issues connected with its e-books projects. Both have been published in The Economist Magazine (5 September 2009). Details: Digital publishing 1. Google's big book case, The Economist, September 5, 2009 p.14 (Link: http://www.economist.com/opinion/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14363287 ) Google books 2. Tome raider, The Economist, September 5, 2009 pp.70-71 (Link: http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14376406 ) Happy reading! Regards, R. Venkata Kesavan Chief Manager Times Archives & Knowledge Centre (TAKC) Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group) The Times of India Building, 2nd Floor Dr. D. N. Road Mumbai 400 001 Ph: (B): +91-22-66353535 (Ext.: 4470) Fax : +91-22-22731437 e-mail : venkata.kesavan(a)timesgroup.com Homepage: http://rvkindia.angelfire.com/ Disclaimer :- The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of misdelivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorised and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of the specific TIMES GROUP company. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture by Dr. IRN Goudar - Reminder
by Francis Jayakanth 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

Dear All You are cordially invited for the following lecture organized by NCSI-Net, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore, as part of NCSI-Net's monthly meeting. Topic:��Librarianship as a noble profession Speaker:� Dr. I.R.N. Goudar, Former Head ICAST, NAL, Bangalore. Place:��NCSI Seminar Hall, IISc Date & Time:� Saturday, 12th September 2009 at 10.30 AM After the lecture, Dr. Goudar, who attained his superannuation recently, will be felicitated. Felicitation ceremony will be presided over by Dr. H.S. Siddamalliah, Principal Library and Information Officer, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore. A word of confirmation about your attending the lecture will be appreciated. Looking forward to meet you on Saturday. With regards, - Francis Jayakanth NCSI, IISc On Behalf of NCSI-Net Coordinator

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for bar code
by Christofhar George 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

Dear forum member, Kindly provide some information about barcode software which r feely available. with thanks C.S.George Library Assistant SRMCEM Lucknow Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for papers for UGC sponsored national conference on Six Sigma Approach to Information Resource Management
by Rajashekhar D. Kumbar 11 Sep '09

11 Sep '09

UGC Sponsored National Conference on SIX SIGMA APPROACH TO INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT October 30th and 31st 2009 Hosted by Government First Grade College Kaup, Udupi – 574 106. Karnataka Phone/Fax 0820 2551458 With technical support by ANEXAS CONSULTANCY, BANGALORE DIVISION OF ANEXAS DENMARK, COPENHAGEN www.anexas.net ABOUT GFGC KAUP Government First Grade College Kaup (GFGCK), one of the prestigious colleges received permanent affiliation from Mangalore University and accredited by NAAC. As a pioneer institution of Higher Education, the college epitomizes the exalted vision and objectives. The GFGCK has always aspired to give shape to the vision and farsightedness of educationist Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and has played a pivotal role in uplifting the community of Kaup constituency and in extending its unalloyed service to all sections of society without any discrimination. The college has been growing steadily catering to the cultural and educational needs of the people in and around Kaup. It has established itself as an institution of repute in Kaup, Udupi District and has been producing excellent results in spite of the fact that it provides education to the socially and economically backward sections of the society. THEME OF THE CONFERENCE A transformation is needed for learning resource centers from focusing on the traditional information provider in the service operation system to focusing on the information recipient, that is, the user. In particular, libraries are faced with radically changing user demands as well as environment changes. Thus new management strategies and techniques are required for libraries. Hence, in order to fulfill these needs this conference aims to focus on Six Sigma methodology which benefits clear value proposition and return on investment, top commitment, accountability, customer focus, business metrics, process orientation, project focus and a complete culture change that evolves in systematic approach to problem solving and a pro-active attitude among employees. The goal of the conference is to bring leading Six Sigma practitioners and those conducting research in both industry and academia in these areas to one platform to foster collaboration. This will also enable faculty and students to gain an exposure to the important problems in this growing field. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE  To provide a forum to the participants to discuss or present their papers on recent advances in Six Sigma Methodology, especially information resource management, personnel management, customer satisfaction, improving the quality services.  To create awareness and understanding about the importance of introducing and executing Six Sigma Methodology in library and information services, motivate participants to achieve optimum level of performance in library services with the help of Six Sigma. INVITED SPEAKERS Professors from reputed institutions and Veteran Six Sigma business professionals. THE TWO-DAY CONFERENCE WILL INCLUDE - Keynote talks, presented by well-known Six Sigma professionals - Focused-track sessions, in which selected papers will be presented on various areas of Six Sigma. CALL FOR PAPERS Librarians, Teachers, Research scholars, Academicians, Students and Industry Experts are invited to submit papers describing original research papers. Papers describing theoretical or empirical research, new techniques and tools, and in-depth case studies are all welcome. Submissions should be original and should not have been published previously or currently be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The topics include but not limited to: • Six Sigma in information resource management • Six Sigma in personnel management • Six Sigma in information services • Six Sigma in customer satisfaction • Six Sigma in library management • Six Sigma in service industry PAPER SUBMISSION Electronic version (MLA Reference Pattern) of full paper complete with authors' affiliation should be submitted to the Conference Convener through email: raju_kims(a)yahoo.com latest by October 15, 2009. The advisory committee will receive and evaluate the papers and the acceptance will be intimated to the authors by October 20, 2009. The authors of selected paper should register for participation. The papers of the registered candidates will only be published in the conference proceedings. For more details about reference pattern please visit www.mla.org BEST PAPER AWARD Contributed papers will be considered for the best paper award. REGISTRATION Students, Research Scholars & accompanying persons: Rs. 100/- Librarians and Teachers: Rs. 200/- Participants from the Industry: Rs. 500/- The registration fee is to be paid on or before October 26, 2009 by Demand Draft drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of the “The Principal, GFGC Kaup”, payable at Kaup, (Udupi District, Karnataka). CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS The conference proceedings will be published in CD form and will be made available during the conference. All accepted papers, whose author(s) register, will be included in the conference proceedings. The registration fee includes the cost of proceedings. IMPORTANT DATES Full Paper submission: October 15, 2009 Acceptance notification: October 20, 2009 Registration: October 26, 2009 TA/DA: Rupees five hundred (500/-) will be paid as traveling allowance to those who present the papers in the conference. Please Note: Number of participants are restricted to 60 only. So, please confirm your participation as early as possible. Spot registration will be subjected to the availability of number of seats. ACCOMMODATION On payment accommodation will be arranged. Lodging accommodation can be arranged on first come first serve basis in Kaup which costs from Rs. 200/-per head per day. For accommodate arrangements please contact: Hotel Mayur – Mr. Rohith Alva 9448952921 Hotel Vyshali – Mr. Nayesh Shetty 9880593655 Accommodation Yes [ ] No [ ] Please make arrangements for accommodation. I enclose Rs. _________ as advance. Non AC Please tick Single Bed 200 Double Bed 300 Per head (Twin share) AC Single Bed 250 Double Bed 350 Per head (Twin share) Accommodation remittance and registration fee can be paid in one DD /Cheque. Arrival Information Date …………….…….. Time ..……….………. Train/Bus/Flight Details ……………………………………. Departure Information Date …………….…….. Time ..……….………. Train/Bus/Flight Details …………….……………………. Correspondence address Rajashekhar D. Kumbar Librarian, Govt. First Grade College, Kaup, Udupi – 547106 Phone/ Fax: 91-0820-2551458 Mobile: 9480629771 Email: raju_kims(a)yahoo.com REGISTRATION FORM Two days National Conference on SIX SIGMA APPROACH TO INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT October 30-31, 2009 Last Date: 26-09-2009 Registration Remittance details Cheque/DD No.______________dated____________ for Rs.________________ in favour of The Principal GFGC Kaup payable at Kaup. Name:____________________________________ Designation:_______________________________ Organisation:______________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________ _________ _______________________Pin________________ Telephone:________________________________ Mobile: ___________________________________ E-mail:___________________________________ Are you submitting a paper? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes please mention the topic: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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