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Application for the post of Librarian & Information Assistant and Senior Library and Information Assistant
by Subhodip Bid 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

*Dear Professional * * * *Application for the post of *Librarian and Information Assistant and Senior Library and Information Assistant* through *Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Southern Region (SR), Chennai *1. **Librarian & Information Assistant in Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai * *No. of Vacancies* : *OBC-1(One). *The post is not suitable for OH/HH/VH candidates. Hence, these candidates need not apply. (i.e PH candidates are not eligible.) *Scale of Pay* : *PB-2 Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4,200/- * *2. **Senior Library & Information Assistant in Defence Services Staff College, Ministry of Defence * No.of Vacancy : *UR-1(ONE). *The post is not suitable for OH/HH/VH candidates. Hence, these candidates need not apply. (i.e PH candidates are not eligible.) Scale of Pay : PB-Rs.9300-34800 plus Grade Pay Rs.4200/- For more details http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/combined_advertisement.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Information Professional National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Wiley Author Workshop in collaboration with Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University 20th September at 2.00 pm
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

Please also put it in notice board of your Library for benefit of Student / Researcher / Faculty Dear Colleague, As you must be aware that there is an overwhelming pressure for academics to publish constantly to further or sustain a career. The competitive environment further imposes increasing pressure to publish their work frequently. Wiley in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University is organizing an author Workshop on Scholarly Publishing to be held at Jawaharlal Nehru University Convention Center (Auditorium-II) on 20th September, 2012 at 1.30 P.M This workshop will help participants gain insight on the types of academic publications available, the processes involved in getting their work published, and understand the expectations, which the editors have from authors and their work. Participants will leave this seminar with an in-depth knowledge of how to pitch and position their papers and identify niche publications best suited to meet their needs. We are pleased to invite you to attend this workshop at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Kindly fill in the registration form http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/workshops.htm and send it back on or before 15th September 2012. Workshop Agenda 2:15 PM -2:45 PM Welcome Address Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur - University Librarian, JNU Inaugural Address Dean- SSS, JNU Welcome & Introduction to Wiley-Blackwell Mr. Vikas Gupta - Managing Director, Wiley India 2:45 PM - 03:00 PM Why publish? How to choose your journal wisely. Gary C. Schoenwolf 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM TEA 03:45 PM- 4:30 PM How to write clearly? Kurt H. Albertine 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM What’s ethical conduct in publishing? Gary C. Schoenwolf / Kurt H. Albertine 5:00 PM onwards Q&A For more information write to us at rcgaur66(a)gmail.com Registration details are also available on JNU Library URL http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/workshops.htm. Please fee free to circulate this to Faculty / Researchers / students in your school. Regards, Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ; librarian(a)mail.jnu.ac.in URL: www.jnu.ac.in http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/default.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hearty Congratulations to Dr. M. Krishnmurthy
by putta swamy 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

Dear Sirs/Madam, It gives me an immense pleasure to inform you all that, Dr.M.Krishnamurthy, Faculty, DRTC, Indian StatisticalInstitute, Bangalore, has received 'Bharath Shiksha Ratan' Award for the year 2012 from SHEG, New Delhi in the presence of Dr.G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, former Chief Election Commissioner of India and His Excellency Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh, Governor,on 4th September 2012 at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The main charter of the event to honor eminent personalities from the various strata of life for their extra-ordinate achievement and contribution in the respective field of activity. Once again hearty congratulations to Dr. M. Krishnamurthy for having received the prestigious award. With best wishes, R.M. Putta Swamy, Chief Librarian B. N. M. Institute of Technology BSK II Stage, Bangalore - 560070. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in-Interview for temporary post of 'Library Assitant' at IGIDR, Mumbai
by G.K.MANJUNATH 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

IGIDR Library is looking for 'Library Assistants / Trainees' on Temporary basis. In this connection, a Walk-in-Interview will be held on Sept 25, 2012 ( Tuesday ) at 2.00 pm in our campus. Details: Name of Post: Library Assistant / Trainee ( 2 posts ) Age: 27 years as on December 1, 2012 Qualification: MLISc ( 55% marks and above) Experience: 0 - 6 months Salary: Rs.10000/- pm (Consolidated, all inclusive) Period of appointment: 8 months Venue : IGIDR Campus Mumbai Date : Sept 25, 2012, at 2.00 pm Candidates who wish to attend the interview are required bring along their resume ( with two references), original testimonials ( starting from 10th standard) along with a set of photocopy. Candidates shall attend the interview at their own cost. How to reach IGIDR campus: http://oii.igidr.ac.in/training/transport.php Candidates may visit the library, prior to the interview, on any working days. thanks, G.K.Manjunath, PhD Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LANDMARK LAUNCHES E-BOOKS
by Ragaavendra R 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

Landmark launches e-books With the shrinking sales of physical books worldwide, Landmark has launched an e-books section to offer a green alternative to avid readers on its portal - www.landmarkonthenet.com. This makes it the first book and music retail chain to have launched electronic books which can be read on computers or other electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Some popular devices are iPad, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble's Nook and Kobo e-book reader. "In the last two years we have been focusing on increasing our footprint in the digital space. With a surge in demand for smartphones and tablets, we saw great potential in the e-books space and have decided to increase our product offering to provide a new reading experience to the Indian consumer," said Ashutosh Pandey, COO, Landmark. Landmark, a part of Tata Group's retail arm Trent, is to offer a varied range of international and local e-books at an affordable price starting at Rs 52. Select e-books will be available for free. Landmark soon plans to add classic literature titles to its collection of e-books which will be available free of cost for avid readers. REF LINK: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article3… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- 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 Information Literacy in promoting e-Resources and Its empowerment of LIS Professionals on 5th and 6th , 2012
by somaraya Tallolli 04 Sep '12

04 Sep '12

Dear Moderator Kindly arrange to announce the following information for the benefit of the LIS professionals Dear professional friends We are very happy to inform you that, Dr. Raja Ramanna Centre for Knowledge Resources (Library and Information Centre), Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore in association with AKELPA, is organizing Two-day National seminar on “Information Literacy in Promoting E-Resources and Its Empowerment for LIS Professionals”. On 5th & 6th October, 2012 Seminar Theme: Information Literacy in Promoting E-Resources and Its Empowerment for LIS Professionals About the seminar * * This seminar on Information literacy in Promoting E-Resources & Its empowerment of LIS professionals provides an opportunity to enhance our skills to meet the changing needs of the information society. Also help LIS professionals to improve their efficiency and effectiveness at workplace by improving his/her skills set. In the era of Information technology, Information storage and retrieval has become unbelievable. The uncertain quality and expending quantity of information poses large challenges to information users/Information seekers and library and information professionals. The available information resources are of multifarious in nature and ranging from printed documents, e-resources, WebPages, online databases of full text/Bibliographic journals and other multimedia format. The new paradigm emphasizes the empowerment of students and encourages them to take control of their own learning. In this age of information explosion, there is a need for LIS professionals to play vital role by educating the users about the potential resources and develop suitable devices to help in searching the relevant sources along with assistance to the user in evaluating the retrieved resources. Objectives of the seminar To create awareness among the LIS Professionals about the importance of information literacy and promotion library print as well as e-Resources. To train and create comfort level within the existing LIS professionals and encourage them to design Information literacy models to create awareness of e-Resources and empowerment of user community. To provide an opportunity to discuss various aspects of Information Literacy in promoting e-Resources and Its empowerment for Library & information Science professionals. * * To bring the librarians of various engineering colleges, corporate sector and other related institutes together to update them with advances in the field with the help of distinguished resource persons from industry & academia. VENUE * * DBIT Seminar Hall, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kumbalgod, Mysore Road, Bangalore, Karnataka State, (India) Speakers/Resource persons The Eminent personalities of LIS Professionals, Industry, IT sector and Academia Who can participate? Working Librarians, Information Managers, KM &CM professionals, students, research scholars, teachers and others belongs to LIS and related field. Seminar Date: 5th & 6th October 2012 Early registration is requested to enable us to arrange hospitality & other arrangements. Registration Fees: 500/- Rupees Accommodation Limited Accommodation will be provided at DBIT hostel on first come first serve basis. CHIEF PATRONS Sri. Bylappa, President, WET, Bangalore Sri. P.B. Manjunath, Executive Director , WET, Bangalore Sri. Raghav Bylappa, Secretary, WET, Bangalore PATRON Dr. V.S. Ramamurthy Principal Don Bosco Institute of Technology Advisory Committee members: Dr. D. Shivalingaiah, Registrar, Tumkur University ,Tumkur Dr. N. Chowdappa, Librarian, BMSCE, Bangalore & President AKELPA Dr. B.D.Kumbar, Professor & Chairman ,Dept. of LIS, KU, Dharwad Dr. B.S.Biradar, Professor & Chairman , Dept of LIS, KU, Shimoga Dr. R.B.Gaddagimath, Librarian, Gulburga University, Gulburga Dr. M.K.Bandi, Librarian, Mangalore University, Mangalore Dr. M.Chandrashekhara, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of LIS,, UOM,,Mysore Dr. P.G.Tadasad, Associate Professor, Dept of LIS,KSWU, Bijapur Dr. Ramesha.B, Associate Professor, Dept. of LIS, BU, Bangalore Dr. M. Dhanamjaya, Dean (Students Affairs), RGEI, Bangalore Dr. K.R. Mulla, Librarian, VTU Belgaum & General Secretary, AKELPA Dr. Vinayak Bankapur, Librarian, SDMCET, Dharwad Dr. Vijayakumar M, In-charge Central Library, BIT, Meesra, Ranchi Dr. M. Manogar, Librarian, MSRIT, Bangalore Dr. Nagappa B, Head, IRC, TCS, Bangalore Dr. Stanley M.S, Rtd Librarian UAS, Dharwad Dr. M. M. Bachalapur ,Chief Librarian, KIT, Tiptur Sri. B. Sanjay, Lead Librarian Infosys Tech, Mysore Sri. Ananda T. Byrappa, Manager, WKC, GE, Bangalore Sri. S.F. Kattimani, Dy. Librarian, MSRIT, Bangalore Sri. J.C. David, Librarian, DSCE, Bangalore Sri. R.M. Puttaswamy, Librarian, BNMIT, Bangalore Smt. C.A. Malagan, Librarian Dr. AIT, Bangalore Sri. Vinay C, Librarian SJBIT, Bangalore Smt. V. Bharthi, Librarian, KSIT, Bangalore Sri. Pandu Koppad, Librarian, RTESACC, Ranibennur Sri. Dhanappa Pattar, Librarian. KIMAS, Harihar Sri. Chimmojirao Marathe, Librarian AITB, Bangalore Sri. Manjunath Karakannavar, IS, IMS Health, Bangalore Sri. S.S.Patil, Librarian, BLDEA’sDr.PGHCETE , Bijapur Sri. Suresh Horakeri, Asst. Librarian, BVBCET, Hubli Sri. Satish Totar, Librarian, KLE Engineering College ,Belgaum ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dr.N.Suresh, Proffessor & Director ,DBIBMS, Bangalore Dr. Beena Kittur, Professor & HoD, Dept. of Mathematics Dr. Sowmya Sathish, Proffessor & HoD, Dept. of MBA Prof. Nagaraj N.S., HoD, Dept. of CSE Prof.Venkatesh P, HoD, Dept. of TE Prof. Angurja R., HoD Dept. of EEE Prof. Manjunath. D.V, HoD, Dept. of ECE Prof. Gowramma.G.S, HoD, Dept. of ISE Prof. Vinutha .K.M, Dept. of S & H Prof.Kumaraswamy, Director of Physical Education * * ORGANIZING SECRETARY Mr. Somaraya B.Tallolli Librarian & Organizing Secretary Don Bosco Institute of Technology Kumbalagodu, Mysore Road Bangalore-560 074 Mobile : +91 9449960206, +91 8553948128 Mail-ID: sbtallolli(a)gmail.com Website: www.dbit.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for full text article
by Lijesh T K 04 Sep '12

04 Sep '12

Respected All Professionals, One of the researcher requires following article. If anybody having access the journal article. kindly send the soft copy of same. Title: A new type of secondary radiation Author: C.V. Raman; K.S. Krishnan Journal: Nature Volume: 11 Pages: 501-502 Year: 1928. Title: Phylogenetic of clerodendrum s.l (Lamiaceae) inferred from chloroplast DNA Author: D.A. Steane; R.W. Scotland; D.J. Mabberley; S.J. Wagstaff; P.A. Reeves; R.G. Olmstead Journal: Systematic botany Volume: 22 Issue: 2 Pages: 229-243 Year: 1997 Thanks & Regards Lijesh T.K Project Fellow (Library) Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) Peechi, Thrissur PH: 09497249813 Email: lijeshalapad(a)gmail.com Blog: http://libraryjobs4u.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MITSOM LIBRARY BLOG
by Nitin S. Joshi Joshi 04 Sep '12

04 Sep '12

I am glad to inform you that we created library blog for our library pl. see on following link and give your inputs for development in the same. http://mitsomlibrary.blogspot.com Nitin S Joshi Librarian MAEER’s MIT School of Management (MITSOM) Kothrud, Pune 411038 M- 09922587907 Direct Line- 020-30273597 www.mitsom.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by Mamtha's Gmail 04 Sep '12

04 Sep '12

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned article. Please send it to me. Shetty KV, Johnson NW. Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of adult South Asian Living in London regarding risk factors and signs for oral cancer. *Community Dent Health 1999;16(4):227-231* With regards, Librarian Yenepoya University Mangalore - -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian extends Services to Elders for free
by Mukesh - Monitor 04 Sep '12

04 Sep '12

Mr. Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy, a retired Librarian is extending yeoman services to elders and others, for free . Kudos to the gentleman and may his after-retirement efforts inspires others to give back to the society in a humble way. Kindly read the full article below: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/all-rounders/internet-hunter-355 Best wishes Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services http://monitorlinks.typepad.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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