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7 Year Higher Education Plan
by Mukesh Anand 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

Respected Members', In keeping with the increased focus on creating world class infrastructure in higher education, the Planning Commission has outlined a Rs 1,31,022 crore Seven Year Higher Education Plan.For the XIth plan period, the specified plan would be allocated Rs 55,987 crore.This plan will include 16 new Central Universities, 5 Medical & Engineering Colleges, 370 Degree Colleges, 8 new IITs, 7 new IIMs & 20 new NITs.At present in India there are 380 existing universities. Source :- Arjun, Montek may clash at Panel's Monday Meeting by Urmi A Goswami in The Economic Times dated 6th August,2007 (Monday) Page # 20 With Regards, Mukesh Anand M Lib I Sc Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarins' Day: Govt of Karnataka Declares
by I.R.N.Goudar 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

Dear Professional Colleagues, Government of Karnataka has declared August 12th, the birth date of The Father of Indian Library Movement Dr. S.R.Ranganathan as LIBRARIANS' DAY as per Government Order No. ED 154 LIB 2007, Bangaluru, dated 07-08-2007. This is the first instance of Government declaring on this matter in India and also an eye opener for other States and Central Government to follow. The entire Library community and Professional Associations should try in this direction. We should appreciate the efforts of Indian Public Library Association particularly that of Shri. P.Y. Rajendrakumar, Director, Department of Public Librarries and the guidance and support of Hon. Minister of Primary Education and Libraries, Government of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj S. Horatti for this important milestone. This development facilitates us to celebrate the day in line with 'Teachers' Day' with state level program leading for library development and also recognition all those who have been contributing for the professional development. Goudar -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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Open Document Office(ODF) or Open Office Extensible Markup Language (OOXML)
by Farooque Shaheen 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

The fight between world?s biggest IT companies ? Microsoft and IBM-Sun Microsystems combine ? has landed on Indian shores. Come September 2 and India faces a deadline: to vote for making Microsoft?s Open Office Extensible Markup Language (OOXML) as an ISO standard for electronic documents or not along with 123 other countries. To dig more on this visit the URL given below. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/MS_IBM_fight_to_own_office_docs_heats_u… Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Manager- Knowledge & Learning Group Keane India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk for an interview for the post of Data Entry Operator (Library)
by balendu jha 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

DEAR PROFESSIONALS, Regional Institute of Education, Pushkar Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan is one of the Regional Institutes of NCERT,an autonomous organization under MHRD, Govt. of India, is conducting a walk in interview for Post Data Entry Operators No of posts Two Fellowship Consolidated Rs.5500/- per month Period Till 31st March 2008 Qualification: Essential (i)Graduate with diploma in Computer Application from a recognized Institute. (ii) (a) English typing speed : 40 wps (b) Hindi Typing speed : 35 wps Desirable (i) B.Lib. Sc (ii) Working knowledge of Libsys (Library Automation Software) Interested persons may walk in for an interview on the 13th August 2007 at 11:00 AM in Principals chamber of Regional Institute of Education, Pushkar Road, Ajmer - 305004, Rajasthan alongwith the application, original certificates and attested copies thereof in support of their qualifications and experience. -- B.K.Jha ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Regional Institute of Education, Pushkar Road, Ajmer 304005 Rajasthan --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital library technology trends
by vimal kumar 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

Dear Friend, This white paper is intended to describe the technology trends in digital libraries, discuss key issues involved in digital library implementation, and provide profiles of some of todays leading digital library programs. As one of the leading technology providers to libraries, museums, and the educational community, Sun Microsystems has played a key role in the evolution of digital libraries around the world and is pleased to support their continued development. http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/edu/whitepapers/pdf/digital_library… Vimal Kumar Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark Trivandrum-695 581 www.asb.edu.in/vimal ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VACANCY IN B.P. PODDAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, KOLKATA
by sujit kujur 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

B.P. PODDAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY PODDAR VIHAR : 137, V.I.P. ROAD, KOLKATA-700052. 1] LIBRARIAN (LIB): M.Lib. with atleast 55% marls and NET/SLET qualified. Should have 8 years of experience in an Engineering or University Library in a Senior capacity. Experience in developing and handling e-Library. M.Phil/Ph.D desirable. Scale equivalent to that of an Assistant professor. 2] DY. LIBRARIAN(DLIB) Same as post no. 1 with 5 years of experience. Scale equilivant to that of Lacture. 3] LIBRARY ASSISTANT (LAST): Graduate with 2 years experience in an institution (B.LIB priferred. Aplicant fulfilling the required criteria should send their applicantions with attested copies of testimonials and one recent passport size photograph within 15 days (advt date 7/8/07) from the date of the advertisement. Aplications must be clearly typed in A4 size paper with name, address, father's name, telephone no., acadamic qualifications( in proper tabular form indicating institution attended, name of the university or Board, Degree earned, actual marks/Grades, year of passing and other relevant information), positions heald( in chronological order), list of patents/publications etc. and other special achivements. Application must clearly inscribe in bold letters, the name of the post applied for with the poat code on the top left hand coenor of the envelop and on the application form and send it to : THE CHAIRMAN, B.P. PODDAR FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION (CITY OFFICE) 87,PARK STREET, (OPP. ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE), KOLKATA-700016 -- SUJIT KUJUR LIBRARY ASSISTANT NIT DURGAPUR MAHATMA GANDHI AVENUE DURGAPUR-713209 (WEST BENGAL) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in C-DAC
by Jismi-George 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Electronics City, Bangalore has invited applications for the post of Library Assistant 'D'. Eligibility: 1)Bachelor's degree in Science ii)Bachelor's degree in Library Science with minimum 4 years experience Age: 32 years as on 1st July 2007 Pay scale: 4500-125-7000 (Gross Salary Rs.10526/-) Last Date: Within 15 days from the day of Advertisement(advertised on 1 August 07) Further details are available in Deccan Herald, 1st August 2007. Regards -Jismi George C-DAC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk for an interview for the post of Techanical Assistant (Library), S.N. BOSE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BASIC SCIENCE.
by sujit kujur 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

DEAR PROFESSIONALS, S.N. BOSE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BASIC SCIENCE, Block JD, Sector III, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700098, an autonomous organization under the Department of Science And Technology, Govt. of India, invites application from Indian Nationals for the contractual post of Technical Assistant (Library). Consolidated salary: Approx. Rs.8000/- per month. intrested persons may walk in for interview on 10th August 2007 between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm at S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science, BlockJD (Near Tank No.14), Sector III, Salt Lake, KOlkata 700098. for further details log on www.bose.res.in -- SUJIT KUJUR LIBRARY ASSISTANT NIT DURGAPUR MAHATMA GANDHI AVENUE DURGAPUR-713209 (WEST BENGAL) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Graduate and Technician Apprentices
by YS Rao 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Dear LISc Professionals, The National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Central Library invites applications for the recruitment of Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship in the field of Library and Information Science (LISc). Name and No. of the Posts: Graduate Apprentices - 5 Technician Apprentice - 2 Minimum Qualification: For Graduate Apprentices - BLISc with Bachelor Degree in any discipline For Technician Apprentices - Diploma in Library and Information Science Stipend: For Graduate Apprentices - Rs. 4000/- For Technician Apprentices - Rs. 3000/- Duration: One Year Date of Written Test : August 25, 2007 (Time: 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM) Date of Interview (for qualified candidates only): August 25, 2007 (Time: 2.00 PM) Date of Result Declared: August 25, 2007 (Time: 6.00 PM) Venue : Central Library, NIT Rourkela Date of Joining: September 01, 2007 Components of training : Advanced training in Library Classification & Cataloguing System, Automated Circulation System, Digital Library Information System, Information Management & Services, Information Retrieval and Dissemination, etc. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their applications in the prescribed format (see www.nitrkl.ac.in) along with xerox copies of all certificates addressed to the Professor In-Charge Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769008, Orissa on or before 15th August 2007. Apprentices would be expected to work on any of the two shifts including night shifts (up to 1o.00 PM), Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Hostel accommodation may be provided if available. The applications other than in this format or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. For details to visit website www.nitrkl.ac.in. Note: The Institute will have no obligation to absorb the Apprentices on completion of the Apprenticeship. Apprentices will be relieved at the end of the training. -- Y. Srinivasa Rao Assistant Librarian NIT Rourkela-769008 Orissa Ph. 0661-2462101 (O) Ph. 0661-2463102 (R) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities for LIS Professionals
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Dear LIS Professionals *Chief Librarian* at FILM AND TELEVISION INSTITUTE OF INDIA, PUNE (Employment dated 4-10August) ** *Qualifications and Experience* (a) *Essential* : (i) Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. (ii) Degree or equivalent in Library Science or a recognised University or Institute. (b) *Experience* : ** At least five years' experience in a responsible capacity in a large Public library or University Library. *___________________________________________________________________* ** *Librarian* at NAAC The *National Assessment and Accreditation Council* (*NAAC*) is an autonomous institution established by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Pay Scale (8000/--275-13000/-)at NAAC (www.naacindia.org) (Employment News Dated 28 July- 3 August 2007 ) *___________________________________________________________________* ** *NATIONAL AEROSPACE LABORATORIES * *(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) * *P. B. No.1779, Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bangalore 560 017 * ** *Visit: http://www.nal.res.in/pdf/advt-no-2-2007-final.pdf * -- With kind regards _____________________________ SANJEEV KUMAR JAIN Resource Center NIFT, Campus ITI Colony, Doorbhash Nagar Rae Bareli- U.P. Pin- 229010 Email: sanjeevmlis(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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