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Discrepancy occurred in VTU Report
by raghupawar＠gmail.com 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Respected Professionals, As we know Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is the Technical University of Karnataka established under the AICTE. In VTU the status of Librarians & Assitant Librarians are considered as group 'C' and Librarians are listed with FDC's, SDS's, Stenographers, Typists, Drivers etc., whereas status of Physical Directors are considered as Group B (Annexure VIII of VTU's Annual Report). But, most of the Engineering colleges (under VTU) has given teaching staff (equal to other HOD's of the departments) states to librarians with AICTE pay scales and designations such as Librarian, Senior Librarian, Selection Grade Librarian, Chief Librarian. With reference to the above, it has been noticed by one of my professional friend in lis-forum sometime back; But unfortunately so far no association and veteran professionals have not aired their views regard this. Request all the professionals who have been member of the associations write mail to respective associations and demand them to intervene in this issue. And make them to work for the welfare of the profession and professionals instead engage in routine activities, in the larger interest of profession. Some associations keen on increasing membership but has not responded to this matter and remained as deaf. Some experts talking about professional welfare in different forums have got a real opportunity now to prove their commitment; so I request all of them to join their hands in eradicating what injustice occurred and time has come to demonstrate our oneness in fighting against all the obstacles encounter in the path of professional up-liftment Raghavendra R raghupawar(a)gmail.com +91 9448204498 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Reading: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink on June 12, 2009
by Kulkarni, Sheshagiri 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Greetings from the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore! The Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, in collaboration with the Toto Funds the Arts (TFA), is happy to invite you to a Book Reading. The award-winning novel The Reader by the German writer Bernhard Schlink will be introduced to Bangalore audience on June 12, 2009 at 6.30 p.m. at the Bhavan. The compelling story of The Reader in many ways touches on the deeply transformative power of words and literacy and this will be animated through reading and discussion. Event: Book Reading: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink Date: June 12, 2009 Time: 6.30 p.m. Venue: Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Discussants: Mr. Arul Mani, Reader in the English Department at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore and Ms. C. K. Meena, feature-writer, columnist, author and teacher. Readers: Dr. Cheriyan Alexander, Professor of English at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore; Mr. Srinath Perur, writer; and Mr. Avinash Kuduvalli, student. Free Entry. All are welcome! Copies of The Reader will be available at a special price during the event. More details at the Bhavan (2520 5305/6/7/8) or visit our website: www.goethe.de/bangalore The Reader is a tale about sex, love, reading and shame in post-war Germany. Michael Berg is 15 when he begins a long, obsessive affair with Hanna, an enigmatic older woman. He never learns very much about her, and when she disappears one day, he expects never to see her again. But, to his horror, he does. Hanna is a defendant in a trial related to Germany's Nazi past, and it soon becomes clear that she is guilty of an unspeakable crime... Written by Berlin law professor and mystery novelist Bernhard Schlink, the semi-autobiographical work was published in 1995, later translated into 40 other languages, and became the first German novel to top the New York Times' bestseller list, garnering widespread attention in 1999 after Oprah Winfrey chose the title for her popular book club. The novel is considered so important to understand the country's history that it has even been used as a textbook in German schools. The Reader has been made into a film by Stephen Daldry, with Kate Winslet winning the 2009 Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Hanna Schmitz. You are cordially invited for the Book Reading. Best regards, Sheshagiri Kulkarni Librarian Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan 716 CMH Road Indiranagar 1st Stage Bangalore 560 038 Ph: +91 80 2520 5305/06/07/08-206 Fax: +91 80 2520 5309 kulkarni(a)bangalore.goethe.org www.goethe.de/bangalore www.goethe.de/india -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA- One day workshop on “Soft skills for the 21st Century Librarian on 4th July 2009
by prakash in 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Dear Moderator, Kindly forward the following information for all the Library professionals. With regards, Prakash I.N Dear Professional colleagues, I am glad to inform you that The Bangalore Management Academy (BMA), Bangalore is organizing a one day workshop on “Soft skills for the 21st Century Librarian”. The workshop is scheduled on 4th July 2009 (Saturday). For more details log on to : http://www.bmaindia.com/news-events/what-bma.html Prakash I.N. Librarian Bangalore Management Academy No.17, Ashirwad Towers, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 037. E-Mail : prakash(a)bmaindia.com Share files, take polls, and make new friends - all under one roof. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Want Library Trainee
by divya 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Indian Institute of Geomagnetism is a premier research institute in the field of geomagnetism and allied areas of Upper Atmospheric Physics and Solid Earth Geophysics. The Institute is successor to the Colaba Observatory which was set up in 1823 by East India Company, and where the first magnetic observations were started in 1841. It became an autonomous research institute in 1971, was named as Indian Institute of Geomagnetism and is now under Department of Science & Technology. Apart from basic and applied research, the Institute operates 10 modern magnetic observatories spread across the country and has two research centres at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Allahabad, U.P. The Institute library has comprehensive collection in the subject area of geomagnetism and its allied fields. It has collection of more than 20,000 volumes of books and bound periodicals. Other formats like maps, reprints, reports and non book material are also available to the users. Library is fully automated and all the library operations are done using SLIM21. Library facilities are also made available to our observatory staff and two research centres. Collection: Books: 7308 Journal Volumes: 12168 Reprints: 736 Maps: 810 The library of the Institute intends to take one fresh MLIS student as library trainees for which a walk-in interview will be held on June 23rd, 2009 at 10.30 hrs. in the Institute premises. We are looking for students preferably with science background and having good academic records. Knowledge of computers is essential and familiarity of library software will be added qualification and will get preference. Interested candidate may attend please. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pathetic condition of Professional Assistants
by Anil Singh 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, According to 6th pay commission the condition of Professional Assistants are pathetic. In the 4th pay commission, the Professional Assistants were in the pay scale of Rs. 1640-2900 which were equivalent to PGT’s in Kendriya Vidyalaya’s (KV’s) and Navodaya Vidyalaya’s (NV’s). In the 5th pay commission Professional Assistants were one step downgraded i.e., equivalent to TGT of KVs and NVs and the pay scale was 5500-9000. In 6th pay commission, again Professional Assistants have been downgraded by giving the pay band of Rs.9300-34800 + 4200GP which is equivalent to PRTs. And if situation continues like this than no doubt in the 7th pay commission the Professional Assistants will get the pay scale equivalent to LDC of Govt. of India. It is very sad to say that in spite of number of Library Associations working in India, no single association has raised this issue. Each and every association is only interested in upliftment of college and university librarians. Even nobody has shown any interest in School Librarian pay scales. But luckily school librarians are classified as TGTs, hence they are enjoying the benefits of TGT scales. In many Army Schools and other Public Schools in the country, librarians have been deprived by the new pay commission. If such type of step behavior will sustain, than in future young library professional will think hundred times to join in university and colleges below the post of Assistant Librarian. They will prefer to join as school librarian. Through this forum, I would like to request to all my fellow colleagues to raise this issue in all library associations and also write a letter to UGC Chairman to look into the matter. Until and unless we will not unite, no fruitful result will come. Anil Singh NCERT, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation - Lecture
by SRELS 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore in collaboration with CURZONCO-SESHACHALAM CHIMATA FOUNDATION, Chennai and RANGANATHAN CENTRE FOR INFORMATION STUDIES, Chennai and Bangalore cordially invites you to the CURZONCO-SESHACHALAM LECTURES (5)(2009) on Techniques for Characterization and Modeling of Spatial Phenomena by Dr. B.S. Daya Sagar, Associate Professor, DRTC(ISI), Bangalore at 6.00 pm on Monday 15th June 2009 Prof. A. Neelameghan Vice-Chairman, Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies presides Venue: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010' RSVP: Ph: 080-23305109 (K.N. Prasad) E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Special Lecture Series (7) by Mr. Jatin Desai on 9th June, 2009 at 3.30 PM
by roopa 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

ISiM Special Lecture Series (7) by Mr. Jatin Desai on 9th June, 2009 at 3.30 PM Special Lecture (7) Strategy and Innovation Management by Mr. Jatin Desai CEO The DeSai Group USA. Date and Time June 09, 2009: 3:30 PM Venue ISiM Lecture Hall-1 Your are cordially invited Prof. Shalini R Urs Executive Director www.isim.ac.in Speaker Bio: Mr. Jatin Desai is a seasoned business executive, strategic advisor, and a coach for senior leadership teams. He has extensive field experience in the areas of strategy alignment, corporate innovation, talent management, global competency development, culture transformation, and information technology. Jatin's business practice areas offer solutions for Strategy, Innovation, and Talent Management. His firm, The DeSai Group provides Innovation Execution and Management services to Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies since it was founded in 1983. His clients include The Hartford Insurance, Aetna, Bristol-Myers, Cigna, Merck, Wal-Mart, Ketchum, BIC, Infosys, Prudential, ESPN, Duracell, UTC, MassMutual, and many more. Jatin has written papers, lectures at colleges and universities, and regularly delivers educational workshops on Strategic Alignment for Executive Teams, Future Trends, Enterprise Innovation, Enterprise Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Values and Leadership, Living with Human Values, and Spirituality in the Workplace. Jatin was born and raised in Gujarat, India and immigrated to United States. Jatin holds B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from University of Connecticut(USA). He currently lives with his family near Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Abstract of the Talk In this talk, Mr. Jatin Desai will be addressing the following Key Points: . Innovation . <http://www.strategydriveninnovation.com/sdi/2009/3/23/role-of-innovation-fo r-individuals-and-organizations-part-3.html> Role of Innovation for Individuals and Organizations. . Innovation learning Steps, Innovation Styles, Innovation Processes, Innovation and Creative Methods. . Is Innovation a Game? . "Strategy-Driven Innovation Framework". . <http://www.strategydriveninnovation.com/sdi/2009/1/21/forget-creativity-emb race-creativeness-a-workforce-strategy.html> Forget "Creativity", embrace "Creativeness"- A workforce strategy for the future! . Strategy, Innovation and Talent Management. . Myths associated with Innovation. Thanks & Regards Roopa International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore- 570006 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CD - ROM's
by susheela 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Dear Friends We are interested in procuring Engineering related CD's or videos to screen the same in our technical information centre for knowledge sharing among our employees. It will be great help if any one can tell the sources from where such type of CD's can be procured? Regards Suseela Tataprojects Limited Hyderabad Information contained and transmitted by this email is confidential and proprietary to the Tata Projects Ltd and is included for use only by the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient,you are notified that any dissemination or copying of this email or contents therein is strictly prohibited. If this message is not intended for you,then you are requested to delete this email immediately and notify the originator. Notice: Information contained and transmitted by this email is confidential and proprietary to the Tata Projects Ltd and is included for use only by the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient,you are notified that any dissemination or copying of this email or contents therein is strictly prohibited. If this message is not intended for you,then you are requested to delete this email immediately and notify the originator. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Shri N.V. Jagga Rao is no more
by Library＠Arboretum.org.in 08 Jun '09

08 Jun '09

Dear All, We report with profound regret the passing away of Shri N.V. Jagga Rao, formerly Deputy Librarian, Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad (now renamed as English and Foreign Languages University) on June 4, 2009, 8.30 pm, Visakhapatnam. He joined the LIS profession in 1957 and served it till he breathed last. After retiring from the CIEFL, he moved over to Visakhapatnam and played a key role in the building up of a big, highly successful public library--a joint effort of local library enthusiasts, LIS teachers and LIS professionals--in Visakhapatnam. At the time of his death, he was serving as librarian of a local engineering college in Visakhapatnam. Throughout his professional career spanning over five decades, Shri Jagga Rao maintained highest standards professional integrity serving variety of libraries such as the Central Institute of Leather Research, Chennai, the American Studies Research Centre, Hyderabad, and the British Library, Hyderabad. He abhored the practice of sponsorship of library seminars/conferences by library suppliers, and wrote a highly critical article several years ago in University News (a publication of the Association of Indian Universities) on this issue. After reading this piece, Shri Tejeshwar Singh (Managind Director of Sage Publications, & TV news reader) wrote a letter to Mr. Jagga Rao appreciating the latter's views. Shri Jagga Rao loved travel a lot and he used to enjoy sharing his experiences with his colleagues and friends. He was kind, considerate and always helpful towards his colleagues. With the passing away of Shri Jagga Rao, the Indian LIS profession has lost another great personality who dedicated his entire life serving the reading community with distinction and integrity. With respects Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Research Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dharma Vana Arboretum Administrative Office Plot 95/1, Phase 2 IDA Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051 Andhra Pradesh India Mobile: 93962 51106 Phones Direct +91 40 2726 0930 +91 40 3911 4202 EPABX +91 40 2726 0801 Ext. 202 +91 40 2726 0802 Ext. 202 +91 40 3911 4200 Ext. 202 Fax +91 40 3911 4219 www.arboretum.org.in ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC-MRP-University of Mysore -Project Fellowship Leading to PhD-More info
by khaiser nikam 08 Jun '09

08 Jun '09

Dear All & Applicants SUB: Call for project fellow at the University of Mysore I am really overwhelmed with such a good response to my call for project fellow.I would like to give some more facts about the fellowship before the last date for applying ie 16th of June'09 ,as the aspirants are seeking some more clarifications. -this project is leading to PhD degree . -the candidates selected will have to register for PhD under the supervision of the Project Director at the University of Mysore - as the project gets over the candidate can also submit the thesis to the University of Mysore for the award of the PhD Degree -this project on " evaluating the use of e - resources ..." is purly on consolidated pay of Rs.8000/- per month. -No other allowences will be paid for the selected candidates -the selection will be purely on the basis of merit and the candidated shotlisted have to appear for an interview before the selection committee -candidtaes desirous of joining this fellowship have to work full time and can not hold the job at some other place -No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview - -- Regards, Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc,PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) email : khaiser.nikam(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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