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Public funding and open access
by Saiful Amin 22 Apr '08

22 Apr '08

Sorry for cross posting. Thought of sharing this editorial from The Hindu: http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/22/stories/2008042255590800.htm * Public funding and open access * Of what use is research, particularly when it is funded by the government, if the results published in peer-reviewed journals are not freely accessible to the scientific community? Since many journals allow access to published papers only on subscription, researchers, especially those in developing countries, find themselves at a disadvantage. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the United States' federal agency for conducting and supporting research, has now corrected the anomaly. The Consolidated Appropriations Act passed recently makes it mandatory for researchers funded by the NIH after April 7, 2008, to submit their final peer-reviewed manuscripts upon acceptance for publication to the agency's PubMed Central online repository for free access not later than one year after the official date of publication. The scientific community is bound to greatly benefit as nearly 80,000 publications arise from NIH-funded projects every year. Yet, allowing for an embargo of up to a year is not healthy, particularly in the field of medicine. By making it mandatory to submit the manuscript even before its publication, the new policy has ensured that free access will be possible immediately after the expiry of the embargo date. Its initial move in 2005 to make free access possible failed as investigators were under no compulsion to comply. Though several open access peer-reviewed journals have come into being, they are not the first choice for paper submission since they do not enjoy the same standing as the established journals. Though subscription is a source of revenue for journals, the apprehension that free online access would hurt their bottomline is misplaced; the Act is applicable only to papers arising from NIH-funding. In fact, a number of publishers have already agreed to make published articles available to PubMed Central directly. It is commendable that the NIH did not allow commercial interests of publishers to override the merits of free dissemination of information as an essential requirement for scientific advance. The NIH has resolved the contentious issue of copyrights that was dogging free access. By making the authors responsible for working out a copyrights transfer agreement with the publishers that allows them to comply with the policy, it has ensured greater compliance. And by spelling out clearly that compliance with the policy is a "statutory requirement" and that non-compliance will delay or prevent future grants, the policy has ensured that open access becomes a reality at last. -- Saiful Amin +91 9343826438 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian and SLIA
by Dr. K.P.S.Sengar 22 Apr '08

22 Apr '08

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KANPUR Special Recruitment drive for SCs/STs/PHs and OBCs alongwith some vacancies for unreserved category Advertisement No. 1/2008 IIT Kanpur, an Institute of national importance, invites applications from Indian nationals for the following posts : Librarian : 01 post (UR) (Pay Scale : Rs.16400-22400/-) Senior Library Information Assistant : 01 post (OBC-1) (Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000/-) Fee : DD of Rs. 50/- for the posts 3 to 7 and Rs. 100/- for post no. 1 to 2 only, drawn in favour of "The Registrar, IIT Kanpur" payable at SBI, IIT Kanpur. SC/ST and PH candidates not required to submit the demand draft. For complete details like qualification ancd exeperience, age, general condistions, area of specialisation and mode of applying and Application Form etc. interested candidates may see the IIT Kanpur's website http://www.iitk.ac.in . Prescribed application form can be downloaded from the website and can also be obtained free of cost either in person or by post by sending a self-addressed envelope of 28cm x 12 cm size bearing postage stamp of Rs.10/-. The completed application must reach the IIT on or before 26th May, 2008. _______________________________________ Dr. K.P.S.SENGAR Knowledge Resource Centre http://172.141.122.14/libnet/index.html) INSTITUTE OF MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY (CSIR, Govt. of India) Sector-39 A, Chandigarh-160036 Phone No. 0172-2636680-94(15 Lines) Ext. 3194(Off.) 2178(Resi.) Mobile- 09417397688 (6 PM to 8.45AM) Email- ksengar1(a)yahoo.com --------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for detail information on "Collection development policy of University Libraries of India"
by M. Saikia 22 Apr '08

22 Apr '08

Dear friends, Do you feel that libraries specially university libraries should have written "collection development policy"? Do you have any policy for collection of documents, government documents, e- resources for your library?If you have written collection development policies, Will you kindly help me by sending a copy of your "Collection Development Policy" to the address mentioned below: Dr. M.Saikia Deputy Librarian Tezpur University Napaam, Tezpur-28 Dist.: Sonitpur(Assam) PIN.784028 E-mail: mukesh(a)tezu.ernet.in Mobile:09435563017 Thanking you. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Creating a Course in Digital Resources and Digital Libraries for Management Teachers
by arun kishore 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

Dear friends, We have been entrusted to create course materials for a reputed university's distant education programme. The module titled ' Digital Libraries and Digital Resources ' is actually part of a course for management teachers. So the module shall be created with customer orientation rather than the production orientation. We seek your valuable suggestions to make it meaningful. We thought of creating a blog for structuring and developing the content through open discussions with knowledgeable friends outside. Please follow this link for the tentative structure arrived at. http://teamdc.wordpress.com/project009/module-number-7-digital-libraries-an… Please put your valuable comments on the blog. With warm regards, Arun Kishore. B.L. Librarian ...................................... DC School of Management and Technology One School Avenue Pullikkanam P.O Idukki-685 503 Kerala, South India Tel:00-91-4869-248322/248323 Mobile: 9446224580 Fax:00-91-4812-564758 E-mail: arunkishore(a)dcschool.net __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KALA-Elections
by I.R.N.Goudar 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Dear Professionals, As already communicated earlier the General Body meeting along with elections of KALA will be held on 29th April 2008 (Tuesday) at 5.00 pm in Granthangana, City Central Library, RPC Layout. I request active members to come forward to contest for election and also elect suitable office bearers. Last date for self nomination is 24 April 2008. Goudar ============================================================================= Details of Election Process and Posts 1.Office Bearers : President - 1 Post Vice President - 2 Post Secretary - 1 Post Joint Secretary - 1 Post Treasurer - 1 Post 2.Date of Election: 29-04-2008 (Tuesday) 6.00 pm 3.Venue - City Central Library, Granthangana, RPC Layout, Hampinagar (near RPC Layout bus terminus), Bangalor 560040 4.Last date for Nomination - 24-04-2008 (Thursday) 5.Withdrawal of nomination - 29-04-2008 Instructions: 1. Members desiring to contest the election for the above posts of KALA should submit self-nomination on plain paper to the Election Officer. 2. The members contesting for election to the said posts must be present physically at the GB Meeting venue. 3. The decision of the Election Officer is final in all the matters of election process. 4. For any other details contact the Election Officer at following address: Mrs. Seethalakshmi Chinnappa Election Officer, KALA Chrystal Meadows, 3556, Flast 2B Doopanahalli, 3rd Cross HAL II Stage, Bangalore-560038 Mobile: 9845042582 Residence: 25281815 Email:slc@indegene.com slc33in(a)yahoo.co.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Sci F & Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Alerts in LIS
by Badan Barman 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

*Job Alerts in LIS* * * *Junior Library Attendant at Indian Council of Historical Research, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001* Applications are invited for the post of Junior Library Attendant at the ICHR North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC), Guwahati, Assam. Number of Posts, Reservation Status: 1 (Unreserved) Last Date of Application: Within 30 days from 19/04/2008. Desire Qualification: Middle Pass. Age Limit: 18-28 Years as on 19/04/2008 Scale: Rs. 2550-55-2660-3200 URL of Job Posting Site: http://www.ichrindia.org Print Access to this Advertisement: Employment News 19-25 April 2008. p. 47. Send application form to the Member Secretary, Indian Council of Historical Research, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001. * * * * *Junior Library Assistant (Grade-I) at The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi* Number of Posts, Reservation Status: 1 Last Date of Application: 13/5/2008. Scale: Rs. 4000-100-6000 URL of Job Posting Site: http://www.ilidelhi.org Print Access to this Advertisement: Employment News 19-25 April 2008. p. 6. Application form can also be obtained from The Indian Law Institute, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001. * * * * *Library Attendants at Acharya Narendra Dev College, New Delhi* Number of Posts, Reservation Status: 1 (General) Last Date of Application: 5th May, 2008. Scale: Rs. 2650-65-3300-70-4000 URL of Job Posting Site: http://www.andcollege.du.ac.in Print Access to this Advertisement: Employment News 19-25 April 2008. p. 5 For the application form please send a self address envelop with stamps worth Rs. 10/- affixed to Acharya Narendra Dev College (University of Delhi), Govindpuri, Kalkaji, New Delhi-110019. * * *Librarian at Sainik School Kodagu, Karnataka* Number of Posts, Reservation Status: 1 Last Date of Application: 30/04/2008. Essential Qualification: a) Graduates in Library Science with proficiency in computer knowledge to handle automated library. b) Proficiency in English both written and spoken is compulsory. c) 3 years experienced as librarians in any reputed institutions. Desire Qualification: a) Master Degree in Library Science. b) Proficiency in written and spoken English and games and sports. Age Limit: 21 to 35 years as on 01/06/2008. Consolidated Pay: Rs. 7500/- (Rent free accommodation, free food will be provided) Print Access to this Advertisement: Employment News 19-25 April 2008. p. 54. Send your application form to Principal, Sainik School Kodagu, P. O. Kudige. Pin: 571232, Karnataka along with a self address stamp envelop (Rs. 22) *Librarian at Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Kurukshetra, Faridabad* Number of Posts, Reservation Status: 1 (General) Last Date of Application: 25/4/2008 Essential Qualification: a) Degree in Library Science or graduate with Diploma in Library Science. b) 3 Years working experience. Desire Qualification: a) Certificate course in computer. Age Limit: maximum 40 years as on 25/4/2008. Scale: Rs. 4000-100-6000 URL of Job Posting Site: http://www.fcifbd.com Print Access to this Advertisement: Employment News 19-25 April 2008. p. 62. Application form also can be obtained from Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Kurukshetra. C/O: Food Craft Institute, Badkhal Lake Chowk, Faridabad-121001 If you like these posts then you are requested to join at http://lislinks.ning.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=http%3A%2F%2Flisl… other such information. -- Thanking you Yours faithfully Sri Badan Barman Research Scholar DLISc, Gauhati University ---------------------------------------------------------- Important Resources for LIS Professionals Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & Refresher Courses in LIS: http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/ Jobs in LIS: http://lisjob.blogspot.com/ Awards, Prizes, Scholarships or Fellowships in LIS: http://lisscholarship.blogspot.com/ Admission Notice for Courses in LIS: http://liscourse.blogspot.com/ Latest Happenings & Contemporary Issues in LIS: http://lislatest.blogspot.com/ Search all OA LIS Journals: http://lis-journals-swicki.eurekster.com ----------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality: This email (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary and privileged information. Any unauthorized disclosure or use of this information is prohibited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WORKSHOP ON DSpace
by Mailing List Admin 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:17:20 +0100 (BST) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Helo dear friends , the dept of Library and information science in collaboration with Academy of Library Science and Documentation, Hyderabad is organising a three day work shop on Dspace from 9-11 May 2008. the emphasis of this workshop is to provide hands on expereince to the participants. Only 25 seats are available and the admission is first come first serve. Prof Laxman rao ======================================================== Workshop on DSpace May 9 - 11, 2008 Organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad in collaboration with Academy of Library Science & Documentation (ALSD)

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Rs 10,000 crore for Mother of all Digital Libraries
by Shaheen, Farooque 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

A mega project, called 'National Mission for Education through Information and Communication Technology,' to create a national knowledge resource hub will be launched. It can be accessed from any part of the country through Internet. The information will act as supplementary education on any subject and genre of education. The Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development has selected all the seven IITs, Jadavpur University, IGNOU, the Indian Institute of Science of Bangalore and the IT arm of Benaras Hindu University, ITBHU to create the new-age mega digital resource centre for students, teachers and other learners. The Planning Commission has already allocated Rs 10,000 crore for this ambitious project in the 11th Five year plan. The project proposal has been passed in the Cabinet in the current session. It has also got the go-ahead from National Development Council and Planning Commission. For more detail visit the URL given below. http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article&sectid=3&contenti… Thanks & Regards Farooque Shaheen Keane India Pvt Ltd. Bangalore-560004 +91-80-26678388 Ext 4105 (Tel) -- 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] ebrary Honors National Library Week, Offers Complimentary Access to Library Science E-books
by Mailing List Admin 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:39:23 +0530 From: Dayanand Kamble <kamblelibrarian(a)gmail.com> Hi Mr. Sandeep Bhavsar has given such a informative link and all library professionals, faculties and students of library science must go through the said link with reference to ebrary Honors National Library Week, Offers Complimentary Access to Library Science E-books for one year thanks for such a good info. Mr. Dayanand Kamble Librarian Indira School of Business Studies Wakad, Pune - 33 Mb. 9822337422 E-mail: kamblelibrarian(a)gmail.com On 4/17/08, Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:47:55 -0700 (PDT) > From: sandeep bhavsar <sandeep31581(a)yahoo.co.uk> > > ebrary Honors National Library Week, Offers Complimentary Access to > Library Science E-books for one year > > To receive complimentary access, students, faculty, and librarians > may register at > http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iLchAc260S528_2botn4tcig_3d_3d. > > Thanks and Regards > > Sandeep Bhavsar > Librarian > Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies > Thane(W) 400601 > MUMBAI. > email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com > Mob : 9987049099 > elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Workshop at University of Mysore
by Divakar Babu 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

Dear Professionals, University of Mysore is going to conduct TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON LAMP / WAMP, during 28-29 April 2008. Venue: Department of Library and Information Science & University Computer Centre Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570 006 About the Workshop In the world of information science, with the advent of IT in the education sector ,it is the need of the hour to know the information technologies. So in this context we propose to introduce in the library professionals the new technologies with open source environment. These new echnologies we refer to as LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) / WAMP ( Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP). In this workshop hands on experience with adequate theory on all the above components of web technologies will be dealt with. Resource persons: Experts from the University Computer Centre will handle both theory and practical classes. Participants: Library and Information professionals. Information Managers, Information Scientists, teachers of Library and Information Science can participate in the work shop. . Registration Fee : A registration fee of Rs. 2000/- (two thousand only). This includes, course material, working lunch and tea. Accomodatation: Accomodation at a nominal cost could be arranged for a limited number of participants on first come first serve basis at the University Guest House. Coordinator: Dr Khaiser Nikam Chairperson, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570 006. Phone: 0821-2419399, 2419389, 2415202, Mobile: 9845328672 email: khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com Participants can register by sending filled in registration form and DD in favour of the Chairperson, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570 006 Two Day Workshop on LAMP / WAMP 1. Name:________________________ 2. Designation:____________________ 3. Institution: _____________________ 4. Address: ______________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 5. Phone: ________________________ 6. Email: __________________________ 7. Accomodation Required: 8. Registration Fee: Rs. 2000/- 9. D.D. No._________, Date: / /2008 P l a c e : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10. Date: Signature For more Details please go to this url http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/unity/news/view?id=68 -- Regards: Divakar H.S. IKM Trainee NCSI,IISc Campus Bangalore-560012. E-mail ID: divakar(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in hsdivakarbabu(a)gmail.com Mobile No: 9986719212 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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