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Have you noticed the change in our Profession?
by ishwar bandi 20 Feb '08

20 Feb '08

Dear Professionals, While striving hard for the better positions and looking for better earnings, are we in the verge of change in our profession? Is any one of you ever realized or come across such situations in your career? May be many more people are experiencing as the same as we do today, we feel that we have left out of that traditional Library activities such as of meeting users demands, procuring reading materials, classifying books, so forth routine jobs. But thinking that we may be shifted to the other side or the next step of the Librarianship ie., doing technical documentation. It includes building Online fulltext Database, extracting metadata, developing local standards for selecting, procuring, collecting, storing and retrieving the technical documents, seting Goals or Targets, facing the pressure coocker situations. To add the spice to all these activities is to utilization of Librarianship skills. At the same time we feel that, we may not be doing all that of Librarianship activities as such. This kind of a change I have noticed in many other professions also!!! We appreciate your comments and remarks in this regard. Thanks Ishwar Bandi --------------------------------- Meet people who discuss and share your passions. Join them now. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libn. & Info. Scientist post at NBRC, Manesar (Harayana)
by Mukesh Anand 20 Feb '08

20 Feb '08

Dear Members'. Greetings on Vasant Ritu (Spring season) ! National Brain Research Centre (Deemed Univ., Deptt. of Bio-Technology, Govt. of India), Manesar, Gurgaon (Harayana) has advertised following vacancy Librarian: Post Code 12, Pay Scale 6,500-10,500 Information Scientist : Post Code 06 Last date for receipt of completed application form is 8th March, 2008 Print Access for the brief Advt. :- The Times of India, dated 20 Feb., ' 08 Wednesday Page # 15. For more details u may visit NBRC website www.nbrc.ac.in or mail to admin(a)nbrc.ac.in Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Computer Part Time Course
by NANDAKUMAR SV 20 Feb '08

20 Feb '08

IHRD is conducting one year PGDCA course at Trivandrum Centre with a revised syllabus. Few more seats are available. Course will commence within one week. Interested may contact the office near Medical College, Trivandrum or through telephone 0471 2550612 Nandan --------------------------------- Get the freedom to save as many mails as you wish. Click here to know how. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd:[libtech] Jobs Posting: Library Officer : HAL:Bangalore
by Mallikarjuna 20 Feb '08

20 Feb '08

--- In libtech(a)yahoogroups.com, "Mallikarjuna" <hbmallikarjuna@...> wrote: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking, is a premier Aeronautical Industry of South East Asia, with 18 Production/Overhaul/Service Divisions and 9 co-located R&D Centres spread across the Country. Design Complex of HAL, Bangalore - Karnataka & Barrackpore - West Bengal is currently looking for PROFESSIONALS in the following disciplines: Library Officer Grade-I (Advt. No. DC/A/005/2008) Qualification: Degree with PG degree/ diploma in Library & Information Science(2 years full time/ 3 years part time) from a recognized university/ institution.Candidates should have a minimum of 60 % marks in the aggregate of all the semesters/ years / corresponding CGPA Rating Gradations. Salary: Asst. Officer, Gr-I 6550-200-11350 Rs. 5.25 lacs CTC (p.a.) Besides Basic Pay, DA, HRA/Company Accommodation (in lieu of HRA) & CCA, the candidates will be eligible for Allowances like Professional Development Allowance, Magazine Allowance, Washing Allowance, Conveyance Allowance/Reimbursement, Performance related Incentive, Project Linked Payment, LTA/LTC etc. Other benefits like Paid Leave, Medical Facilities, PF, Gratuity, etc., would also be admissible as per Company Rules. Further details regarding Age, Qualification, Experience requirements, Relaxations & Concessions, Mode of applying, Selection Procedure, Pay, Allowances & Perquisites etc., can be had by visiting HAL Website. Applications should be submitted strictly ONLINE by logging on to HAL website www.halindia.com between 20.02.2008 and 29.02.2008.Please note that Applications will not be accepted by post or any other mode. Candidates will be required to possess a valid E-mail ID before submission of the Application. For more details: http://www.hal-india.com/Careers/DCAdvt_30-02-08.pdf Apply online: http://www.hal-india.com/careersnew.asp -- Best Regards, HBM --- End forwarded message --- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Training for freshers
by Binu PC 20 Feb '08

20 Feb '08

Hi Library training facility for fresh library science graduates at FISAT Engineering college library, Angamly, Kerala. The library is fully computerised. Training period will be for 1 year. Monthly stipend Rs.3000/- .Send Bio-data to The Librarian, FISAT, Mookkannoor P.O., Angamaly, Kerala- 683577. Email: librarian(a)fisat.ac.in. Ph:9446897605 Regards Binu http://www.geocities.com/binu_pc/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job posting: Req. BLIS Freshers
by jyothi 19 Feb '08

19 Feb '08

Dear Sir/ Madam, Could you please publish the following message on your forum? **************************************************************************** Informatics India Ltd. requires immediately first class BLIS professionals (fresher) with good written and oral communication skills & computer knowledge. Interested candidates may send their resumes to: selvaraj(a)informindia.co.in Thanks & Regards Jothy S INFORMATICS (INDIA) LIMITED NO. 194, R.V. Road Basavanagudi P.B. NO. 400, Bangalore - 560 004 Phone: +91-80-40387777 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article on open access, Open Source and digital libraries: a current trend in University libraries around the world
by Mailing List Admin 19 Feb '08

19 Feb '08

Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:57:22 +0530 From: madaiah krishnamurthy <mkrishna_murthy(a)hotmail.com> Dear Professionals, Just wanted to share with you One of my article on "open access, Open Source and digital libraries: a current trend in University libraries around the world " has been published in the Program:electronic library and information systems, vol. 42 No.1, 2008 pp.48-55. Which gives information on Open access geographical area, history of open source software and digital library software like Eprints, GSDL and Dspace. M.Krishnamurthy Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc., PhD. University Librarian University of Mysore Manasagangothri, Mysore 570006 Ph: 91-0821-2514808/2419388 Fax: 91-0821-2419335

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Occupational hazards in Library Practice
by T. Shahab 19 Feb '08

19 Feb '08

Another important aspect of occupational hazard facing the librarians of the present genertaion (our world becoming a global village) is on account of the increasing interaction with foreign users. Some of their demands may be proper & right but some of these are outright nonsensese. They will like to be admitted in the reading halls with their laptops, provided all uptodate electronic facilities, particularly free access to internet (for other than study related purposes too); textbooks in their hostels, they tend to stick together in groups, boys and girls coming in odd dress, showing (as far as traditional Indian custom is concerned ) abnormal behavior; they often either don't understand or misundertand our communication. The African students tend to show bullying behaviour. They even think as if the Indian staff have prejudice against them. Some from European countries have a kind of superiority complex. The changing nature of the customers that modern librarians have to deal with therefore require an urgent inclusion of a module on ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR in our paper of library administration. Furthermore, some workshops may be conducted on interpersonal relationship. It is high time that librararians like any other marketing professional have to be empowered with best trainings in tools and minds. Regards. ________________________________ From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of rajendra kumar panda Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:57 PM To: lis-forum Subject: [LIS-Forum] Occupational hazards in Library Practice Sir, This areas of library profession is no more discussed much in details in various platforms/forums of library practices. Most of the libraries in third world countries similarly in india are highly prone to dust exposure, the persons working in this area(Library stacks) are highly exposure to diferent hazardous diseases. There may be various reasons of lack of manpower, money, time, physical factor, that should addressed at great length and width. So that, a awarness would arise among the library community. Hope ILA at least take this cognizance of matter into disscussion. Rajendra Kumar Panda Librarian KVGMS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner <http://www.mailscanner.info/> , and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Virtual Reference Desk
by Muniraju T 19 Feb '08

19 Feb '08

Dear Professionals, This links contains inormation about virtual reference desk, this liks are taken from GOOGLE. Best Information on the Net - http://library.sau.edu/bestinfo/ Internet resources selected by librarians at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Includes a reference desk, a hot paper topics file, sites for many academic disciplines, and internet training resources. Dictionary.com - http://dictionary.reference.com/ Free online dictionary search, translator, word of the day, crossword puzzles and word games, and vocabulary learning resources for many languages. Librarians also Help on Web - http://www.cm-life.com/news/2003/09/12/Features/Librarians.Also.Help.On.Web… Article from Central Michigan Life detailing the virtual reference services from the Park Library of Central Michigan University. Smithsonian American Art Museum - http://americanart.si.edu/ Art information specialists at the National Museum of American Art, using print and electronic reference sources, provide assistance with art reference questions at this site. The Internet Research Clinic - http://www.researchclinic.co.uk/ Useful resources and links for UK based media librarians and information researchers Source: Google MUNIRAJU.T Central Library PES Institute of Technology Mail: t_muniraj(a)yahoo.co.in Web: http://muniraj.t.googlepages.com/ Blog: http://www.lisresearch.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- Forgot the famous last words? Access your message archive online. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Thinkers 50 by Ciaran Parker, London Business Press
by Chetan 17 Feb '08

17 Feb '08

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