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Some Useful Books and Training Modules from UNESCO
by Susmita Chakraborty 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

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A Training Module on WINISIS and GENISISCD
by Susmita Chakraborty 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

A Training Module on WINISIS and GENISISCD: Creation of Digital Libraries in CD-ROM using WINISIS and GENISIS CD/ by K. Rajasekharan and Nafala K.M. Thrissur: KILA, 2006. http://www.kilaonline.org/documents/genisiscdmanual.pdf Creation of Digital Libraries in CD-ROM using WINISIS and GENISIS CD/ by K. Rajasekharan and Nafala K.M. Thrissur: KILA, 2006. http://www.kilaonline.org/documents/genisiscdmanual.pdf http://www.kilaonline.org/documents/genisiscdmanual.pdf

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UNESCO Documents
by Puna Das 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

Dear All Many full-text books on Information and Communication are available in the UNESCO websites. You can download these books and upload into your document management system for campus wide access. http://unescodelhi.nic.in/publication.htm http://portal.unesco.org/ci/admin/ev.php?URL_ID=19695&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_S… http://www.uis.unesco.org/ev.php?URL_ID=5456&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201 http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=publications http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/search_form.html www.unesco.org/webworld With regards Anup Kumar Das CI/INF UNESCO, New Delhi --------------------------------- Find out what India is talking about on - Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Dear All Many full-text books on Information and Communication are available in the UNESCO websites. You can download these books and upload into your document management system for campus wide access. http://unescodelhi.nic.in/publication.htm http://unescodelhi.nic.in/publication.htm http://portal.unesco.org/ci/admin/ev.php?URL_ID=19695&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_S… http://portal.unesco.org/ci/admin/ev.php?URL_ID=19695&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_S… http://www.uis.unesco.org/ev.php?URL_ID=5456&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201 http://www.uis.unesco.org/ev.php?URL_ID=5456&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201 http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=publications http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=publications http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/search_form.html http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/search_form.html http://www.unesco.org/webworld www.unesco.org/webworld With regards Anup Kumar Das CI/INF UNESCO, New Delhi Find out what India is talking about on - http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/ Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/messengertagline/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.… Get it NOW

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Urgrent : State Library act query.
by manoj kumar pant 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

Dear all, This is my first mail to the group. Can anyone extend me the name of state who have inacted/passed public Library Act (legislation). Thanks in anticipation. ------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar Pant Associate Lecturar, Amrapali Institute of Management and Computer Application, Haldwani,Nainital, Uttaranchal-263139. Ph. No.-09411305621(Mob.) 919219918942(Home), 05946-238496, 268201(Office) e-mail - " manojpant2(a)rediffmail.com ". " manojpant2(a)yahoo.co.in ". ------------------------------------------ "Don't walk ahead of me - I can't follow you, don't walk behind me I can't lead you, Walk along with me and be my friend." ------------------------------------------ Dear all, This is my first mail to the group. Can anyone extend me the name of state who have inacted/passed public Library Act (legislation). Thanks in anticipation. ------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar Pant Associate Lecturar, Amrapali Institute of Management and Computer Application, Haldwani,Nainital, Uttaranchal-263139. Ph. No.-09411305621(Mob.) 919219918942(Home), 05946-238496, 268201(Office) e-mail - " manojpant2(a)rediffmail.com ". " manojpant2(a)yahoo.co.in ". ------------------------------------------ "Don't walk ahead of me - I can't follow you, don't walk behind me I can't lead you, Walk along with me and be my friend." ------------------------------------------ http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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1-Day Tutorial on Building Digital Library using GSDL & Dspace
by Arup Raychaudhury 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

One-Day Tutorial on Building Digital Library using GSDL and Dspace [http://www.isical.ac.in/~library/tutorial.html] Date: Monday, 11 December 2006 Organizers: Central Library & Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition Unit (CVPR) Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700 108 Phone: 0-33-2575-2105/2106/2100 Fax: 0-33-2578-1412 Email: library(a)isical.ac.in Resource Persons: Professor Ian H. Witten (University of Waikato, New Zealand), Dr. ARD Prasad (Associate Professor, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore) and Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi (Chief Librarian, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata) Number of Seats: 50 Registration: The interested individuals may apply for registration on or before 15 November 2006. Please send your payment after receiving confirmation from the Organizing Committee. Registration Fee: Individual: Rs 200.00 Student : Rs 100.00 Participants from the N-E States of India need not to pay the Registration amount. -- Arup Raychaudhury _____________________________________________________________ Indian Statistical Institute |Phone: 91-33-2575 2106/2100/2118 203 B.T. Road | Kolkata 700 108 |Fax : 91-33-2578 1412 INDIA | _____________________________________________________________

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Position for Asst.Librarian
by Ravindra Rajan 23 Sep '06

23 Sep '06

Dear Proffessional's Asst.Librarian Position for M.S.Ramaiah College of Law We require Asst.Librarian to our college Qulification : B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc with basic computer knowledge Experiance : 2-3 Years, any Achademic institution Renumeration : App, 6000-7000 Please sent your resume or contact with your resume for the following address. S.N.Ravindra Rajan Librarian M.S.Ramaiah College of Law M.S.R.Nagar, M.S.R.I.T. Post New B E L Road Bangalore-560 054 98804 33408 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail. Dear Proffessional's Asst.Librarian Position for M.S.Ramaiah College of Law We require Asst.Librarian to our college Qulification : B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc with basic computer knowledge Experiance : 2-3 Years, any Achademic institution Renumeration : App, 6000-7000 Please sent your resume or contact with your resume for the following address. S.N.Ravindra Rajan Librarian M.S.Ramaiah College of Law M.S.R.Nagar, M.S.R.I.T. Post New B E L Road Bangalore-560 054 98804 33408 Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=42297/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailb… all-new Yahoo! Mail.

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Information - Metal Castings
by srels 23 Sep '06

23 Sep '06

Dear Moderator: We will be thankful if you could kindly post the following message on LIS-FORUM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS -- One of our clients would like to have information on the books and journals available in your library on the following topics : Broad Area: CAD/CAM of metal castings by foundry processes - shell, investment, gravity die, etc. Specific areas: Manufacturing assessment, design of patterns, cores of cast components, gating and risering of castings. You can send us a list of such books and journals which may contain information on the above topics. Our e-mail id: srels(a)vsnl.com Dear Moderator: We will be thankful if you could kindly post the following message on LIS-FORUM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS -- One of our clients would like to have information on the books and journals available in your library on the following topics : Broad Area: CAD/CAM of metal castings by foundry processes - shell, investment, gravity die, etc. Specific areas: Manufacturing assessment, design of patterns, cores of cast components, gating and risering of castings. You can send us a list of such books and journals which may contain information on the above topics. Our e-mail id: mailto:srels@vsnl.com srels(a)vsnl.com

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IATLIS 2006
by Jagtar Singh 23 Sep '06

23 Sep '06

Dear All, Kindly contribute a paper and also attend the IATLIS 2006. It is going to be a great learning experience for all of us. *XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006* * * The Internet and the web have made profound impact on the life and work of people. Library and Information Science (LIS) education is not an exception to this phenomenon. Though, UGC Model Curriculum was developed in the year 2001 under the leadership of Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, yet many changes have taken place since then. It is high time to make the LIS curricula consistent with the market requirements and to reduce the widening gap between professional theory and practice as well. Taking cognizance of ICT enabled developments, it has been decided to organize the XXXIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme Building Curriculum with a Difference: A Vision for LIS Education for 21st Century'. It is hoped that IATLIS 2006 would be a suitable platform to redefine the LIS curricula and vision for the near future. IATLIS Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) (founded 1969) is a professional association of about 500 teachers and professionals. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers' training, etc. It also actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes etc. It brings out its official organ IATLIS Communication besides publishing pre-conference volumes. Punjabi University, Patiala Punjabi University Patiala, one of the premier institutions of higher education in the north of India, was established on the 30th April, 1962under the Punjabi University Act 1961. This is the second University in the world to be named after a language, the first being Hebrew University of Israel. Although initially the main task before the University was to develop and promote the language of the Punjabi people, it has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty five teaching and research departments covering disciplines in of Humanities, Social Sciences, as well as Science and Technology. For more information visit www.universitypunjabi.org DLIS, Punjabi University Started in 1969 with B. Lib. Sc. course, the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University has developed itself into a leading centre of education and research in India. DLIS, Punjabi Universityis a pioneer among LIS departments in Indian universities to start working with ICTs in late 1980s, get Internet connectivity in 1996, and develop its own web page in 1997. Curricula of the courses offered by the department have also incorporated latest developments in ICTs from time to time. For more information visit www.universitypunjabi.org/pages/dlis/dlis.htm The Conference The Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi Universityis pleased to host the XXIII National Conference of IATLIS during 23 –25 November 2006 at Patiala. *THEME*: Building Curriculum with a difference: A vision for LIS education in the 21st century Sub themes: - Constructing integrated curriculum for the present and future – new approaches - Modularisation of the curriculum - Web-based learning, learning through experience, hidden curricula, cross curricular, key skills etc. - International LIS curricula - case / comparative studies - Emerging digital realities- reflections on LIS curriculum and their integration - Instructional improvement – Powerful pedagogies and innovative learning environment - Changing student demographies - massification challenges on curriculum development - Leadership in the next generation LIS professionals - Curriculum assessment and reinforcing subject - Sustenance of LIS Departments – funding (economic) issues - Role of associations/ academies in the promotion of curriculum building. *Director of the Conference*: Professor Inder Vir Malhan, Head, Department of Library Science, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K). *Call for Papers* This conference shall be a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, researchers and students to discuss the theme and its facets in the current context of restructuring of LIS education and its curriculum. Papers are invited on the theme and any of sub-themes so as to reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad not later than 15 October 2006. Papers should include name of the author, designation, title of the article/paper, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. The paper should not exceed 3000 words. Papers should be submitted on a 3 ½ Floppy disk or CD together with the printed version of the text. Electronic submission as email attachment in MS Word format may also be sent to bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com *Registration Fee* *Library Professionals from India* Sponsored/Deputed delegates -Residential: Rs. 1000/- Sponsored/Deputed delegates-Non-residential: Rs.700/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Residential: Rs. 800/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Non-residential: Rs.500/- Local delegates: Rs. 500/- Accompanying person: Rs. 500/- Student: Rs. 500 (Residential) Students: Rs. 300/- (Non-Residential) * * *Delegates from abroad* From SAARC countries: $ 100 From other countries: $ 150 Registration fee includes accommodation, conference kit, and meals on the days of the conference. Extended stay will include extra charges as per university rules. Intending participants should complete the attached registration form and send it along with bank draft drawn in favour of "Organising Secretary, XXIII IATLIS National Conference" payable at Patiala, towards the registration fee so as to reach the Organising Secretary by 30 October 2006. Limited accommodation on twin-sharing basis is available and participants are advised to register well in advance. Delegates intending to arrange their own accommodation may access the URL: *http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html* How to Reach Patiala Patiala is well connected by rail and road. Chandigarh (60 km.) is the nearest airport. All buses coming from Chandigarh/Ambala side stop at the main gate of the university (6 km before the Patiala city). Punjabi University is located 20 km from Rajpura and 50 km from Ambala Cantt, two major stations on main railway line to Amritsar and Jammu. All trains going to Amritsar/Jammu stop at Ambala Cantt. Participants are requested to check the details of trains/timings from railway timetable. Frequent bus service to Patiala is available from Rajpura and Ambala Cantt. A luxury AC video coach leaves for Patiala daily from Counter No. 14 of the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at 5.30 p.m. and reaches Patiala at 9.45 p.m. On request, the passengers are dropped at the university gate. Reception The oragnising committee will make arrangements to receive participants at Patiala Railway station provided the information is received well in advance by the organising committee. Delegates are requested to arrange their return tickets and reservation well in advance. *Climate and Clothing* Weather at Patiala remains pleasant during end of November. Temperatures varies between 25-30 degree Celsius (maximum) and 7-10 degree Celsius (minimum). Delegates are advised to bring woolen clothing and blankets. Excursion Participants can visit local tourist places like NIS, Sheesh Mahal, Baradari Gardens in Patiala and nearby places like Chandigarh, Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib etc. The organising committee may arrange transport provided sufficient number of participants show their interest. We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006. Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580003. Email: karisiddappa(a)gmail.com Dr. B.D. Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Email: bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com Prof. Jagtar Singh, Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India. Telephone: 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Joint Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Head, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India Telephone 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: trishanjit.kaur(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Dear All, Kindly contribute a paper and also attend the IATLIS 2006. It is going to be a great learning experience for all of us. XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006 The Internet and the web have made profound impact on the life and work of people. Library and Information Science (LIS) education is not an exception to this phenomenon. Though, UGC Model Curriculum was developed in the year 2001 under the leadership of Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, yet many changes have taken place since then. It is high time to make the LIS curricula consistent with the market requirements and to reduce the widening gap between professional theory and practice as well. Taking cognizance of ICT enabled developments, it has been decided to organize the XXXIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme Building Curriculum with a Difference: A Vision for LIS Education for 21st Century'. It is hoped that IATLIS 2006 would be a suitable platform to redefine the LIS curricula and vision for the near future. IATLIS Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) (founded 1969) is a professional association of about 500 teachers and professionals. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers' training, etc. It also actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes etc. It brings out its official organ IATLIS Communication besides publishing pre-conference volumes. Punjabi University , Patiala Punjabi University Patiala, one of the premier institutions of higher education in the north of India , was established on the 30th April, 1962 under the Punjabi University Act 1961. This is the second University in the world to be named after a language, the first being Hebrew University of Israel. Although initially the main task before the University was to develop and promote the language of the Punjabi people, it has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty five teaching and research departments covering disciplines in of Humanities, Social Sciences, as well as Science and Technology. For more information visit http://www.universitypunjabi.org/ www.universitypunjabi.org DLIS, Punjabi University Started in 1969 with B. Lib. Sc. course, the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University has developed itself into a leading centre of education and research in India . DLIS, Punjabi University is a pioneer among LIS departments in Indian universities to start working with ICTs in late 1980s, get Internet connectivity in 1996, and develop its own web page in 1997. Curricula of the courses offered by the department have also incorporated latest developments in ICTs from time to time. For more information visit http://www.universitypunjabi.org/ www.universitypunjabi.org /pages/dlis/dlis.htm The Conference The Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University is pleased to host the XXIII National Conference of IATLIS during 23 – 25 November 2006 at Patiala . THEME : Building Curriculum with a difference: A vision for LIS education in the 21st century Sub themes: - Constructing integrated curriculum for the present and future – new approaches - Modularisation of the curriculum - Web-based learning, learning through experience, hidden curricula, cross curricular, key skills etc. - International LIS curricula - case / comparative studies - Emerging digital realities- reflections on LIS curriculum and their integration - Instructional improvement – Powerful pedagogies and innovative learning environment - Changing student demographies - massification challenges on curriculum development - Leadership in the next generation LIS professionals - Curriculum assessment and reinforcing subject - Sustenance of LIS Departments – funding (economic) issues - Role of associations/ academies in the promotion of curriculum building. Director of the Conference : Professor Inder Vir Malhan, Head, Department of Library Science, University of Jammu , Jammu (J&K). Call for Papers This conference shall be a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, researchers and students to discuss the theme and its facets in the current context of restructuring of LIS education and its curriculum. Papers are invited on the theme and any of sub-themes so as to reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University , Dharwad not later than 15 October 2006 . Papers should include name of the author, designation, title of the article/paper, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. The paper should not exceed 3000 words. Papers should be submitted on a 3 ½ Floppy disk or CD together with the printed version of the text. Electronic submission as email attachment in MS Word format may also be sent to mailto:bdkumbar@yahoo.com bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com Registration Fee Library Professionals from India Sponsored/Deputed delegates -Residential: Rs. 1000/- Sponsored/Deputed delegates-Non-residential: Rs.700/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Residential: Rs. 800/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Non-residential: Rs.500/- Local delegates: Rs. 500/- Accompanying person: Rs. 500/- Student: Rs. 500 (Residential) Students: Rs. 300/- (Non-Residential) Delegates from abroad From SAARC countries: $ 100 From other countries: $ 150 Registration fee includes accommodation, conference kit, and meals on the days of the conference. Extended stay will include extra charges as per university rules. Intending participants should complete the attached registration form and send it along with bank draft drawn in favour of "Organising Secretary, XXIII IATLIS National Conference" payable at Patiala, towards the registration fee so as to reach the Organising Secretary by 30 October 2006. Limited accommodation on twin-sharing basis is available and participants are advised to register well in advance. Delegates intending to arrange their own accommodation may access the URL: http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html How to Reach Patiala Patiala is well connected by rail and road. Chandigarh (60 km.) is the nearest airport. All buses coming from Chandigarh/Ambala side stop at the main gate of the university (6 km before the Patiala city). Punjabi University is located 20 km from Rajpura and 50 km from Ambala Cantt, two major stations on main railway line to Amritsar and Jammu . All trains going to Amritsar/Jammu stop at Ambala Cantt. Participants are requested to check the details of trains/timings from railway timetable. Frequent bus service to Patiala is available from Rajpura and Ambala Cantt. A luxury AC video coach leaves for Patiala daily from Counter No. 14 of the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at 5.30 p.m. and reaches Patiala at 9.45 p.m. On request, the passengers are dropped at the university gate. Reception The oragnising committee will make arrangements to receive participants at Patiala Railway station provided the information is received well in advance by the organising committee. Delegates are requested to arrange their return tickets and reservation well in advance. Climate and Clothing Weather at Patiala remains pleasant during end of November. Temperatures varies between 25-30 degree Celsius (maximum) and 7-10 degree Celsius (minimum). Delegates are advised to bring woolen clothing and blankets. Excursion Participants can visit local tourist places like NIS , Sheesh Mahal, Baradari Gardens in Patiala and nearby places like Chandigarh , Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib etc. The organising committee may arrange transport provided sufficient number of participants show their interest. We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006. Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University , Dharwad 580003. Email: mailto:karisiddappa@gmail.com karisiddappa(a)gmail.com Dr. B.D. Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Email: mailto:bdkumbar@yahoo.com bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com Prof. Jagtar Singh, Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India. Telephone: 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: mailto:jagtar.kindu@gmail.com jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Joint Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Head, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University , Patiala 147002 ( Punjab ) India Telephone 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: mailto:trishanjit.kaur@gmail.com trishanjit.kaur(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India)

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Do Citations Correlate with Nobel Prizes?
by Mailing List Manager 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Friends: Here is an article on how to predict future Nobel Prize winners based on citation analysis. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] ---------------------- By David Pendlebury Research Services, Thomson Scientific In 1989, David Pendlebury, in the pages of The Scientist, (Vol. 3[19]: 14, 2 October 1989) drew up a list of 20 highly cited researchers who might win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. That same year, two of the 20 suggested names were chosen for the Nobel: Harold E. Varmus and J. Michael Bishop. Subsequently, four more of the 20 received the Prize: Edwin G. Krebs in 1992, Alfred G. Gilman in 1994, Eric R. Kandel in 2000, and Sydney Brenner in 2002. Of course, while six were correct choices, 14 were wrong--or at least wrong to date. For details, visit, http://scientific.thomson.com/nobel/success/

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Impact of e-publishing on Information Society
by Gowri Ravindranth 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Dear Friends: The Madras Library Association (MALA) & Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Cordially invite you to a talk by Mr. Sashi Kumar TV Journalist & Entrepreneur, Film maker & Chairman, Media Development Foundation & Asian College of Journalism , Chennai on Impact of e-publishing on Information Society at 6.00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2006 Venue: Tata Consultancy Services 100 feet Road, Vadapalani, Chennai The Programme 5.30 p.m. ¡V Tea 5.55 p.m. ¡V Welcome - Prof. A. Amudhavalli, President, MALA 6.00 p.m. ¡V Thematic Address - Mr. Sashi kumar 6.40 p.m. ¡V Interaction 6.55 p.m. ¡V Vote of Thanks - Ms. Githanjali Chandrasekhar, Branch Head, Library and Information Services, TCS Sashi Kumar Mr. Sashi Kumar, a former English Newscaster in Doordarshan, was the founder of Asianet , India ¡Šs first satellite TV channel in the regional language. He has scripted and directed numerous short films and docu-features and in most instances anchored them. He traveled extensively to make these features, visiting the Soviet Union several times during the dismantling phase of ¡¥glasnost¡Š and ¡¥perestroika¡Š; East Germany (GDR) just before the collapse of the Berlin Wall; Romania in the immediate wake of the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu; several countries in eastern Europe to get a feel at first hand of the collapse of communism in that part of the world; several states in Europe and the USA for a mega feature on Disarmament and Development. He also produced a number of special features on the issues affecting South Asia covering Sri Lanka , Afghanistan and the Maldives . Apart from his television documentaries and features, he scripted and directed a film in 16 mm on a friend fighting cancer titled ¡¥Vijayalakshmi, the story of a young woman with cancer, and a science-fictional feature titled ¡¥Nemesis-II¡Š. Scripted and directed a full length feature film in Hindi titled ¡¥Kaya Taran¡Š (Chrysalis). The film deals with the crisis of identity in a multicultural society that turns continually volatile, and straddles the anti-Sikh carnage in the wake of the assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi in 1984 and the post Godhra anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat in 2002 (www.kayataran.com) It won him the G.Aravindan Award for the Best Debutant Filmmaker in India of 2004 and has been selected for various international film festivals. In 1999, Sashi Kumar founded the Media Development Foundation as a nonprofit public Trust dedicated to excellence in journalism education and best practices in the profession. Along with his co-Trustees like Mr. N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu group of publications and others he set up the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai (www.asianmedia.org) and presently heading it as its Chairman. He is currently Member, Empowered Committee on Information, Communication & Technology (ICE), Prime Minister¡Šs Office. He is member of the Board of Directors of Real News ¡V Independent World Television. G Looking forward to see you on the 30th. With regards, L. R. Gowri Secretary MALA

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