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Cost of the registration fees
by Narenthiran 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear professionals, I would like to bring one small note to discuss on various workshops and conference proceedings registration fees. Now a days I am noticing there is a steep hike in registration fees and accomadation. Is it neccessary? Trainings/workshops/conference proceedings are suppose to help the participants to use modern/scientific tehniques in minimum cost. I personally request organisers of the Trainings/workshops/conference proceedings reduce the fees by avoiding luxury bags and conducting courses in costly private/hotels hall. Thanks Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Phone # 91-413-2334168 Extn 126/139 Fax # 91-413-2339534 Email: narenthiran.r(a)ifpindia.org www.ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NRN Murthy inaugurates new building of ISiM, Mysore -20th August
by Shalini Urs 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

International School of Information Management (a Ford Foundation Funded Initiative) University of Mysore, Mysore ----- The members of the Governing Board of ISiM Cordially invite you to the Inauguration of the new building of ISiM ------------ We gratefully acknowledge the munificent building grants from Informatics (India) Limited, Bangalore ----------------------------- Programme --- Inauguration By Shri. N.R. Narayana Murthy Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies Guests of Honour Dr.Ganesan Balachander Representative, Ford Foundation, New Delhi and Shri N. Ravi Shankar, IAS Joint Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of India Presided by Prof. T.C. Shivashankara Murthy Honourable Vice Chancellor (Acting), University of Mysore Date: Wednesday, 20th of August, 2008: 11.30 A.M -------- Thanks and Regards Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 ISiM-Management School for IT, Technology School for IM www.isim.ac.in -- 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 - PLANNER 2008 by INFLIBNET
by Mailing List Admin 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:14:46 +0530 From: Rajesh Chandrakar <rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in> Sorry for the cross posting PLANNER- Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North East Region is a special initiative taken up by Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) to bring awareness among library professionals in the field of Information Technology and its application to Library Services. After the overwhelming response and success of five PLANNERS, INFLIBNET is planning to organize PLANNER-2008, at the School of Engineering and Technology, Dimapur, Nagaland University, Nagaland. INFLIBNET has successfully organized five PLANNERS in different parts of North East in collaboration with the universities located in the region on rotation basis in each state. First PLANNER was held at NEHU, Shilong, Second at Manipur University, Imphal, Third at Assam University, Silchar, fourth at Mizoram University, Aizawl and fifth in Guwahati University, Assam. This event has become popular not only in North East but also amongst professionals from rest of the country and neighboring countries. This is the sixth PLANNER in series, which is to be held at Nagaland University, Dimapur, during 6th - 7th November, 2008. PLANNER 2008 Programme committee solicits high quality technical papers related to the themes and sub-themes listed below(but not limited to). Main Theme: Open Access, Open Source and Open Libraries(O3) ---------- Sub theme -1: Open Access and Open Source: � Institutional repositories: Implementation and case studies � Open Access Journals: Economics, Viability and other major issues � Harvesting Technologies and Practices � Open Access Initiatives and related protocols � Open protocols � Library 2.0 and Open Access Sub theme -2: Open Source: � LIS related Open Source � Digital Library / Institutional Repositories/ FOSS Sub theme - 3: Open Libraries: � Defining Open Libraries � Model for Open Libraries � UGC Infonet and Open Libraries � Web 2.0 for Open Libraries IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------------ Receipt of full papers : Sept 30, 2008 Last date for Registration : October 15, 2008 Convention Dates : November 6-7, 2008 Papers typed in Open Office/MS-Word format can be sent as attachment addressed to Sh. Manoj Kumar K, Convener, PLANNER 2008(planner2008(a)inflibnet.ac.in) directly through E-Mail or in a floppy by post. The length of the paper should normally be within 5000 words. Papers should contain full name and affiliations with e-mail of author(s), an abstract, author biography and references properly cited in the text of article. The paper should neither be published anywhere nor should have been kept under consideration for publication elsewhere and the author should agree to transfer the copyright to the conference organizers. A passport size photograph(s) of author(s) has to be submitted with the paper. OBJECTIVES ------------------- � To create an information and knowledge-based society through knowledge powerhouse and a hub of the global information system � To develop standards, content development, management and open access system � Empowers users through a network of information and knowledge centres acting as flagships for accessing required information � To develop digital library collection at nationally and internationally embracing the global knowledge and creativity for the heritage of intellectual property will be globally available in digital form � Value added content and universal connectivity will ensure that every individual will have the opportunity for accessing global information and knowledge � To explore the issues involved in web based systems and their usefulness to the users. Kindly visit the convention website at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/planner2008/ for detailed guidelines and editorial policy for PLANNER 2008. with regards, ------------------------------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar K Scientist -D(CS) and Convener, PLANNER-2008 INFLIBNET CENTRE, PB:4116, Near Gujarat University Guest House, Ahmedabad - Gujarat INDIA-380009 ------------------------------------------------------------ Ph: 91-079-6308528/6304695 ext -48 Resi: 079-2674 3777 Mob: 093761 34222 ------------------------------------------------------------ Email : manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in, perambra(a)gmail.com web : www.inflibnet.ac.in ============================================================

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
by K.R. Mulla 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear all, Wishing you a HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY ..........jai Hind -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-25441722, 25443744 Ext 152 ................................................................................................. Engg-Lib-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Engg-Lib-Forum/ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ Library: http://203.90.120.126:8081/ **************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Day Celebrations at MYDLIS, MYSORE
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

12 August 2008 A Unique Librarian’s Day Celebrations at MYDLIS, Mysore The Department of Library and Information Science, Manasagangotri had more than two reasons to rejoice on 12 August 2008, which is celebrated wide across the country as the Librarian’s Day to honour (Late) Dr S R Ranganathan, the father of Indian Library Science. Firstly, the morning celebrations began with an invigorating PowerPoint and Web-based lecture by Dr M Krishnamurthy, University Librarian on the works and history of (Late) Dr S R Ranganathan. The lecture was interspersed with interesting pictures on the works of Dr SRR. A very captivating video documentary on Dr SRR kept the audience spell-bound. Interestingly, MYDLIS had more than one reason to celebrate!!! What could be a more befitting and worthy tribute to salute Dr SRR, the father of Indian Library Science by the Department of Library and Information Science, Univ. Mysore, than by awarding a Ph.D. Degree to Mr K S Dinesh (Asst. Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering, Devanahalli) under the esteemed guidance of Dr Khaiser Nikam, (MBA, MLIS, Ph.D.), Chairperson, DOS, LIS, University of Mysore. The doctoral thesis was on – “Strategic management of Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka: a study”. The latter half of the programme was followed by a vibrant open-house Viva-Voce defence of Sri K S Dinesh ably attended by the library science faculty members and students of the library science department. The programme concluded with words of congratulations by Prof. V G Talawar, Board of Studies Chairman, and the other library science faculty members on the good doctoral work carried out by Mr K S Dinesh under Dr Khaiser Nikam. Message posted by R Guruprasad Ph.D. Research Scholar, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ASK management/principles
by avijit dutta 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Respected professionals, I want to know about ASK management/principles and its application in LIS. Please help me. Thanking you, Avijit Dutta College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat Purba Medinipur, W B - 721 171 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on GNU-Eprints at Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
by J. K. Vijayakumar 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Please excuse us for any cross-postings. ----------------------------------------- Dear Sir/Colleague, Mahatma Gandhi University Library ( http://www.mgu.ernet.in ) is conducting a five day national workshop on Developing Digital Library using GNU Eprints in association with INFLIBNET Center ( http://www.inflibnet.ac.in ) Ahamadabad from 16-20th September 2008. This workshop is a rare opportunity for Librarians, Information professionals, Teaching Faculty in Universities and Colleges, Scientists in R&D institutions etc for getting acquainted with the latest digitizing open source software GNU Eprints and build their own Institutional Repositories. Lectures and demonstrations from eminent resource persons in this arena coupled with excellent lab facilities for hands on experience would enable the participants to create a digital library at ease. Hence your participation in the workshop is greatly cherished and encouraged. The institutions may depute their one or two relevant persons to the workshop. For registration and further details of the workshop, please log on to http://www.mgu.ernet.in/gnu_rev/page1.htm Kindly communicate this announcement to your professional colleagues also. Regards Convenor Organising Committee National Workshop on GNU EPrints Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala Phone: 0481 2731017 Email: mguleprint(a)gmail.com http://www.mgu.ernet.in -- 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
by Purushotham Gowda 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

We, the Dakshina Kannada Library Association celebrating the Dr S R Ranganathan's day on 31-08-2008 at MIT Manipal . In connection with this programme . we are also arranging a *workshop* also we expecting all the professionals friends co-opration, support and particaption in this programme and to make this function a grand success with regards and best wishes Dr Purushothama Gowda M Secretary , D K & Kodagu Library Association Sr Asst Librarian Mangalore University Konje - 574 199 ** *Cell 94494 50671* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Details of a book
by sheeba jasmine 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

13.8.08 Dear Professionals, I am looking for a book titled "World Wide Web Yellow Pages" published by New Riders. We have a copy of 5/e which was published in the year 1997 . Now we need a copy of the latest edition. Can anybody tell me if this is available in the market and if it is not available, anyother similar book which serves the same purpose is available. with regards, D. Sheeba Jebaseeli, Librarian, Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur, TamilNadu 603 203 Ph:91-44-27454784, 27454726 Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Oxford Journals announces partnership with The Gerontological Society of America
by Kaushik 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

11 August 2008 Today Oxford Journals and The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) announced a new publishing partnership for GSA's three journals: *The Gerontologist*, and *The Journals of Gerontology: Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences* and *Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences*. Oxford Journals will be publishing the three GSA journals from 2009. First published as one journal in 1946, *The Journal of Gerontology* was the first journal on ageing to be published in the United States. Over the years, the journal grew tremendously and, in 1961, became three separate publications ( *Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences*, *Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences*, and *The Gerontologist*). *The Journals of Gerontology*, *Series A and Series B*, cover a broad range of approaches. *The Gerontologist *is a bimonthly journal that provides a multidisciplinary perspective on human ageing through the publication of research and analysis in gerontology, including social policy, program development, and service delivery. Both readers and librarians will be pleased to know that Oxford Journals is digitizing the back archive of *The Gerontologist *and *The Journals of Gerontology*. Content dating back to volume one, issue one will be included in the Oxford Journals Archive in 2009. *The Gerontologist *and *The Journals of Gerontology* join Oxford Journals' prestigious collection of journals which is strong in social sciences, medicine, biological sciences, and public health, and includes complementary titles in the field of ageing. According to the recent 2007 Journal Citation Reports, one fifth of this collection is in the top 10% and over two thirds in the top 50% of their subject category. Oxford Journals <http://www.oxforjdournals.org/>, a Division of OUP, publishes over 220 journals covering a broad range of subject areas, two-thirds of which are published in collaboration with learned societies and other international organizations. The collection contains some of the world's most prestigious titles, including *Nucleic Acids Research*, *JNCI*( *Journal of the National Cancer Institute*), *Brain*, *Human Reproduction*, *English Historical Review*, and the *Review of Financial Studies*. For more information on Oxfford Journals please write to Kaushik Ghosh Sales Manager - South Asia & South East Asia Oxford Journals , Oxford University Press kaushik.ghosh(a)oxfordjournals.org or Kirsty Luff Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Oxford Journals kirsty.luff(a)oxfordjournals.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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