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Batch Deposits in Institutional Repositories (the SWORD protocol)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Jul '08

10 Jul '08

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Stevan Harnad <amsciforum(a)GMAIL.COM> To: AMERICAN-SCIENTIST-OPEN-ACCESS-FORUM(a)LISTSERVER.SIGMAXI.ORG Sent: Wednesday, 9 July, 2008 8:04:49 AM Subject: Batch Deposits in Institutional Repositories (the SWORD protocol) In the context of Nature's just-announced offer to do proxy deposits for its authors, Peter Suber has asked Les Carr of EPrints to comment on whether the software has the capability of downloading and uploading deposits automatically, in batch mode, rather than just singly, with the keystrokes done by hand. Les Carr's reply is affirmative: "Both EPrints and DSpace allow batch uploads, but more to the point, both of them support the new SWORD protocol for making automatic deposits in repositories. We (the SWORD developers) very much hope that we will be able to work with established discipline [i.e., central] repositories to allow automatic feed through of deposits from Institutional Repositories into Discipline Repositories and vice versa": http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/repositories/digirep/index/SWORD __________________________________________________________ Not happy with your email address?. Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Yahoo! http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/ymail/new..html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy Announcement for the post of Librarian at Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore
by Kulkarni, Sheshagiri 10 Jul '08

10 Jul '08

Vacancy Announcement for Librarian The Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore, is planning to open a new library in its premises. Therefore we invite applications for the position of the Librarian. The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany's cultural institution operational worldwide. We promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. The library provides up-to-date information about Germany and will cater mainly to students learning German. Responsibilities: * Implement the new concept for library and information work in cooperation with the Regional Institute in Delhi * Convert the collection profile * Develop and maintain new library services according to the needs of patrons * Provide information services about Germany * Introduce new library software for cataloguing and circulation * Market library resources and services to target groups * Organize events to promote collection and services * Plan and monitor library budget * Evaluation of library performance (reports, statistics) Requirements: * Master's degree from an accredited library school * Minimum of two years professional experience * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English * Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an advantage * Competence in using new technology as a research tool * Profound knowledge of computer applications * Strong commitment to public service * Initiative, flexibility, and strong ability to work in a team environment * Organizational skills are a must Remuneration is in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by August 1st, 2008 will receive first consideration. Position to be filled by October 1st, 2008. Please send your letter of application along with two professional references to Dr. Evelin Hust Director Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan 716, CMH Road, Indiranagar, 1st Stage, Bangalore 560 038 director(a)bangalore.goethe.org For more information on us visit also our webpage at www.goethe.de/bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on IPR
by Vimal Kumar 10 Jul '08

10 Jul '08

Dear Friends, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE) jointly with Patent Office - Chennai & National Institute for Intellectual Property Management (NIIPM), Nagpur, is organizing a National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights at Thiruvananthapuram on 18th & 19th July 2008. More details here, http://www.kscste.kerala.gov.in/natsem.htm -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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negative publicity
by mugdha odak 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

I completely agree with Mr.Aman Jha's views. to build up good image is one of the challenging job for every profession. We not only blame to Monster.com but also should take some action against sensor board the who approved this advertisement. Regards Mugdha Odak from same profession -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Just Published: "Open Access: Opportunities and Challenges - a Handbook"
by Puna Das 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

Just Published: "Open Access: Opportunities and Challenges – a Handbook" A Joint publication of the European Commission and the German Commission for UNESCO, 2008 The English version of the handbook, a joint publication with the European Commission’s Science in Society Programme, has just been published. The publication is available in print and electronic version. The handbook aims to provide information about the opportunities and challenges offered by Open Access, and to present a wide array of issues and positions under debate. The English version of the handbook is a translation of the handbook in German, published by the German Commission for UNESCO in 2007. Download the Book: http://www.unesco.de/fileadmin/medien/Dokumente/Kommunikation/Handbook_Open… OR, http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/open-a… More Details about the book: http://www.unesco.de/openaccess-en.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meet people who discuss and share your passions. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/bestofyahoo/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IQsensato Announces the First Writing Competition on the WIPO Development Agenda
by Satish Munnolli 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

IQsensato Research Awards A Writing Competition on the WIPO Development Agenda IQsensato has today launched the first writing contest under its Research Awards component of its Leadership Programme. The contest is intended to encourage and reward young researchers and students from developing countries writing on the implementation of the WIPO Agenda. Essays are invited on the topic: "The policy and practical impact of the WIPO Development Agenda in developing countries". Full details of the competition are available on IQsensato's home page http://www.iqsensato.org/ . The competition flyer is also accessible directly at http://www.iqsensato.org/wp-content/uploads/RSA%201%20-%20WDA%20Implementat… Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210 Ph: +91 22 2740 5026 Email: smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in -- 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] Negative Publicity
by sujata 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

To, All Professional Colleagues, When I saw the advertisement of Monster on television, I find it extremely disturbing that a reputed job provider can do such nasty advertisement that to the highly regarded profession of LIBRARIANSHIP. They should chastise for this indecent act. Now days the information is so massive and Librarians are the people who manages it respective to diversified working sectors. Before showing the image of Librarian yawning and sleeping, they should have done survey and some research in highly reputed companies, organizations, Institutions and other various sectors to see how the librarians have to be on their toes to provide the right information at the right time from the gigantic information available, which helps the user fraternity to come out with excellent results to facilitate the profits and growth not only for the parent organization but also for individuals. In my opinion, a strong action is needed against such people. I would like to request, ILA, BOSLA and other Associations should take necessary action against Monster. And Most Importantly, Monster itself advertises for Librarians so please do a thorough check monster. Everyone from our field should banned Monster by withdrawing Job profiles and Resumes from their website. Regards, Sujata Bansode. Head - Library / Knowledge Centre, IOL Netcom Ltd., 601, Raheja Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021, India Tel:022 40193300 M :9867106931 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Negative Publicity
by satya_pandey＠indiatimes.com 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

Colleagues, Monster.com's recent advertisement shows librarianship as a boaring profession.This is a Propaganda about the noble profession of librarianship.We are ready for a better image building in the society.We strongly condems the deed of Monster.com.Many of our friends and colleagues are protesting against it through this forum.It is the symbol of our unity. Regards, Satya Prakash Pandey NCMEI,Min. of HRD New Delhi 9968396689 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A Simple Question
by Charu Mathur 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

Respected Friends, Its very good sign, that we all aware of this fact that some one has abused our profession, and like a true professional we have been duly condemning him. Every one has a long list of suggestion starting with so many *SHOULDs *, but the million dollar question is that who is going to kill the cat. Does this is not our responsibility to come forward, and take a strong and practical action against this humiliating act? We all know that to whom we should contact for necessary action, then, *what are we waiting for*? We have innumerable Library Associations who can do commendable job in this regard and can make a strong pressure to demoralize these activities. *Why not they are taking any initiative?* ** I sincerely request to my worthy colleagues, instead of verbal protest, we have to take some concrete and rock-hard action, so that no one can take as lightly in any manner. Regards Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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library building - reg
by Vijayalakshmi 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

Dear Sir, With reference to my email about my question The question is 1. Where should be library building located? 2. Whether above the canteen or centrally located in a separate building considering points mentioned in the standard IS:1553? I am thankful to all my professional colleagues and greatful to everybody who have responded. I am also greatful to Dr. S.R. RANGANATHAN who has given us Indian Standards on different fields in library science. My management has taken care of the safety of Library & Information Centre which they wanted to build above the canteen as erlier decided. Now they are shifting the canteen from the existing place. Lis-forum has helped me in raising my voice and there is a change in the decision in CPRI. Thank you all once again . With regards (Smt. V.R.DESHPANDE) SENIOR LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE, CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, P.B.NO.8066, SADASHIVANAGAR POST, BANGALORE - 560 080 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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