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National Seminar on ELITE 2011
by Dept. of Library Science MVC 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

National Seminar on Emerging Library and Information TEchnologies-2011 (ELITE 2011) is organized by the Department of Library Science, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, as a part of World Veterinary Year Celebrations-2011, to bring together Library and information science professionals, academician and educationist in the field of Library and Information Science and Knowledge Industry to create awareness about the recent developments on emerging technologies in the field of LIS by presenting papers, discussions, exchange of views and sharing of experiences on various issues related to emerging library and information technologies. *THEME: **E**MERGING **L**IBRARY AND **I**NFORMATION **TE** CHNOLOGIES* *SUB-THEMES* § Emerging Technological Innovations in library management and services § Library 2.0, Library 3.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0 § Enhancing Access: Role of Cataloguing and Metadata § E-learning /Virtual Learning/ Resource-based learning, virtual and independent learning § Technology/Infrastructure/Policy Issues § Role of Social Networking Sites § e-Resources, Library Portals and Gateways § e-Journal Consortia, Resource sharing in the networked digital environment § Digital content management § Open Source Software, Open Access Journals, OAI § Scientometrics, Webometrics, Informetrics and Cybermetrics § Institutional Repositories, Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) § Information Literacy Programmes, Semantic Web, Copyright and IPR issues § e-Publishing, Best practices in modern library services § Community Information Services / Public Libraries § Virtual Reference Service, Marketing Library Services and Products *Call for Papers* Papers on the theme and subthemes enumerated above or any other issue related with the broad theme of the Seminar based on research or practical experience in the field may be submitted for presentation at the Seminar. The contributor can include any other topic falling under the broad gamut of the main theme of Seminar. Case studies will also be accepted. All papers will go through a process of review by a panel of experts and accepted papers will be published in the *Seminar Proceedings with ISBN as per UGC Guidelines*. Only accepted papers will be allowed to be presented during the Seminar. Papers may also be accepted for poster presentation. The papers should not exceed 2500 words and it should contain an abstract of 200 words. The paper in Ms-Word format in A4 size single column and single line space may be sent to the *Organising Secretary, ELITE 2011* by email to *os.elite.2011(a)gmail.com* and *hodlibmvc(a)tanuvas.org.in* *on or before 15.11.2011*. *Participants* Library and information science professionals, academicians and researchers in the field of Library and Information Science and Knowledge Industry, Library administrators, policy makers and others interested in the field of Library and Information Technologies.** *Registration* *LIS Professionals* *Non-Residential* *Rs. 1,000/-* *Research Scholars / Students / Retired Staff* *Non-Residential* *Rs. 750/-* *Accommodation (Limited)* *Contact the Organising Secretary* * * *Important Dates* *Submission of full papers with Registration Fee November 15, 2011* *Notification to authors November 21, 2011* *Camera ready paper November 30, 2011* *Conference dates December 09-10, 2011* All LIS professionals are requested to make use of this National Seminar to meet their peers and also to present their papers. A Hearty Welcome to all LIS professionals from the Organizing Committee of ELITE 2011. With regards, -- Dr.G.Rathinasabapathy, Ph.D. Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on ELITE 2011 Department of Library Science Madras Veterinary College Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai - 600 007 Tel.: (044) 25381506 Ext.278, 25388997 Tel/Fax: (044) 25388997 email: hodlibmvc(a)tanuvas.org.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Vacancy of Asst.Librarian at Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies, Hyderabad
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

From: Lakshmi, L.V. <zvlakshmi(a)yahoo.co.in> Subject: Vacancy of Asst.Librarian at Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies, Hyderabad To: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao" <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, 2 November, 2011, 14:31 Respected Sir/ Moderator of nmlis group, Please post the following message to nmlis group. Thanks and regardsL.V.LakshmiLibrarianAnveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies,Hyderabad. ******************************************************************************************************** Dear professionals, Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies is looking for a Library professional. Qualification and experience: (i). Master degree/ equivalent Diploma in Library and Information Science of a recognised University/ Institute.(ii) one year experience in a reputed Institute/ University Library.(iii) Must have knowledge of computer applications in Library environment If anybody interested ,can mail resumes to Ms.Lakshmi on : anveshilib(a)gmail.com Anveshi Research Centre for Women's studies was founded in 1985 by a small group of women activists, many of whom academics and professionals, that is committed to research, critical reflection and activism that meets the demands of our historical moment. Drawing on our legacy of feminist theory and intervention,Anveshi works at an interdisciplinary location drawing scholars and activists from many fields. The Centre is located in Hyderabad, India. Librarian,Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies,D.D.Colony, Baghamberpet,Hyderabad, 500013 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested
by YASHWANT G KANADE 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Members Could you please arrange to send us the soft copy of the following article? Evaluation of the effects of different extraction methods for main volatile compounds from Bambusa textilis leaves Authors: Galhiane, M.S.; Rissato, S.R.; Dos Reis Pereira, M.A.; De Almeida, M.V.; Da Silva, L.C. Source: Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, Volume 4, Number 3, 2005 , pp. 243-250(8) Publisher: VSP, an imprint of Brill With Warm Regards -- YASHWANT G KANADE Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Open Access Week 2011 Celebrated- Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., AMU
by zafar iqbal 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

International Open Access Week 2011 Celebrated “Departments should take initiatives to set up institutional repositories”- Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-charge Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University celebrated International Open Access Week 2011 by conducting a panel discussion on Open Access Movement on 31st Oct. 2011. International Open Access Week, the annual event celebrating the global movement towards Open Access (OA) to research and scholarship, kicked off for the fifth time on Monday, October 24. The panel discussion on Open Access on the auspicious of International Open Access Week was got off with recitation from the Holy Quran. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Programme Coordinator and Chairman of Department gave an introduction about the open access movement and its 5th celebration of International Open Access Week 2011. Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-Charge, M.A Library, AMU inaugurated the panel discussion. During the inaugural speech Prof. Shabahat Husain insisted that all departments in the university should take initiative to congregate the publication of teachers and research scholars of the department and put it on institutional repository on open access mode. He appreciated the efforts made by the Department holding such a wonderful discussion on such a novel theme of the time. For the benefit of larger community, he also demanded to take efforts in the direction of creating repository of the publication of the whole academic staff of the University. He also mentioned the endeavor he had taken to download more than two lakhs e-books in Maulana Azad Library and to inform the faculty members of the University to utilize the opportunity during the e-book fair at free of cost. Before handing over the podium to the discussion, Programme Coordinator and Chairman of the Department Dr. Naushad Ali P.M proudly announced that the Department will soon release an Intuitional repository of publication of teachers of Aligarh Muslim University called “Knowledge Garden”. He further informed that the Department could download more than one hundred e-theses related to library and information field during the fair. The panel discussion aimed to provide a platform to discuss and share different aspects of open access and its issues and challenges in the present era. Dr. Sudharma Haridasan, Associate Professor, took the lead playing the role of moderator of the discussion. The panelists were Mr. Shibu K M, Mr. Mohamed Musthafa K, Mr. Jafar Iqbal, Mr. Sheikh Imran, Mr. Muzamil Mushtaq and Mrs. Shazia Khan of the Department of Library and Information Science. Coordinator Dr. Naushad Ali extended vote of thanks. The program brought to a close with refreshment arranged in the department. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M) Chairman Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sc. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Centre for the Study of Culture and Society - Membership
by Pavithrabai M S 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear All, It is our privilege to inform you that some of the features of the Membership at the Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore. Our membership has been specially designed to support the researchers and teaching professional members. It gives them access to wide variety of books and online resources from our library. The library holds exhaustive collections around 14000 books, 577 VCDs, 424 DVDs, 502 VHSs, E- resources and subscribing online Database EPW, Sage publications Jstor and Questia. Library collection is continuously renewed based on user needs. Our library provides the document delivery services by mail or Courier. This is a paid Service. Membership Categories and Fee: Per day membership Rs.25/- Week membership Rs. 100/- Monthly membership Rs.300/- Annual membership Rs. 3000/- Fee can be paid by cash/cheque or demand draft in favor of Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore. Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore: http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/Library.nsf/%28docid%29/000000… Please feel free to contact me for clarifications on +91-80- 26730476/26730967/26730268 We look forward to a positive response in this regard. Regards Pavithrabai M S Librarian -- With Best Regards : Ms. Pavithrabai M S Librarian Centre For the Study Of Culture and Society No. 827, 29th Main Road, Poornaprajna HBCS Layout Uttarahalli, BANGALORE - 560 061 Tel ph No:91-80- 26730476/26730967/26730268 website:www.cscs.res.in Email: pavithrabai(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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What is Your Stand on Open Access
by Sridhar Gutam 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Greetings!!! Open Access Week Oct 24-30, 2011 had passed without much activity here in India... I have not seen many posts except two or there... did i miss them or what?? But concretely .... I have not heard anything from LIS professionals on Open Access... I am curious to know what is your stand on Open Access?? There is AALDI... Agricultural Librarians Association.... they have still reservations on Open Access... they say that they cannot make their journal open access... as they would loose revenue... please comment.. They have established Krishi Prabha... all thesis are scanned... no fulltext search facility... and only thru web browser you can read... not off-line readability.... But we have Vidhyanidhi and Shodhganga... I am surprised why LIS people could not support/educate the Krishi Prabha project people to work on lines of Vidhayanidhi/Shodhganaga?? Thanks & Regards Sridhar _________________________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, PG Dip Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotechnology (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) & Joint Secretary, ARSSF Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) Rehmankhera, P.O.Kakori, Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Fax: +91-522-2841025, Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Mobile:+91-9005760036 CISH http://www.cishlko.org ARSSF http://www.arssf.co.nr My site http://www.gutam.co.nr My Publications http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ My Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/gutam2000 My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar My LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need clarification about AEL
by silent listener 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Sir, As you know Access engineering library(AEL) is the E-Journal package from McGra Hill.In the INDEST-AICTE consortium list there is mentioned a term ''DEL''. I would like to knoe whether both DEL and AEL are the same (Mcgraw Hill).Kindly provide me with enough information. Thanking You JOSEPH ZACHARIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture Programme at DLISc., Bangalore University
by bramesha B 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

*BANGALORE * *UNIVERSITY* ***DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE* Sneha Bhavan, Jhanabharathi Campus, Bangalore – 560 056. * * * “SPECIAL LECTURE”* * * *ON* * * * “Capacity Building Skills for LIS Professionals in the Knowledge Environment”* * * * * *By* * * * * *Dr. B. Ramesh Babu* Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Madras, Chennai – 5 Date: 03.11.2011 Time: 12.30pm. * * * * * * *Venue:* *Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Hall* *Department of Library & Information Science* *Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus* *Bangalore – 560 056* "*All are Welcome"* * * *Chairman, Staff and Students * Dept. of Library and Information Science, BUB -- Dr. Ramesha Associate Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science Bangalore University Jnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560 056 Phone: Mobile 09481246961 Office Direct :080 22961401 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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7th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2011): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using Drupal
by shivaram gowda 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees, and alumni, cordially invites you to the 7th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2011). This year’s seminar topic is, Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using Drupal. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: 7th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2011): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using Drupal Date: November 12, 2011 (Second Saturday) Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 About the Seminar Theme: With the explosive growth of online resources, managing such resources has become a challenge for Information professionals. Well designed organization or library web portals / Gateway services helps in the efficient dissemination of online resources to the user community. Today’s online resources includes variety of authoritative web resources (free & priced), integrating the relevant and useful resources into a web portal facilitates in the effective and efficient dissemination of information to the end users. This can be achieved using either commercial or open source content management tools. Various open source CMS tools are available on the Internet. Drupal, Joomla, OpenCMS, and Wordpress are few such examples. In this seminar, some basic and useful features and functionalities of Drupal, one of the popular CMS tools will be featured. Drupal (http://www.drupal.org) is an open source, platform independent content management system (CMS). Its popular features include simple to install and use, modularity, customizable, multi-platform, multilingual, web 2.0 complaint, web based administration, powerful report generation functionality, well organized browse and search etc. Being a modular package, it facilitates in enabling / disabling the functionalities as per the needs of implementers. It has a strong and active user and developer community who provide the much needed support in using the package effectively. Self explanatory online and offline documentation are also available for the package and they are updated frequently. Drupal is being used in developing different genres of website like Education, Institutional, E-commerce, News, Multimedia etc., World wide, more than 6000 registered websites are using drupal in various languages. Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features and functionalities of the Drupal CMS as to how this Open Source Web application can be used to build Web Portals and provide Web-based information services. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of the various features of the Drupal CMS so that they can plan to make use of this CMS for their user Community Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience with the CMSs will serve as resource persons Who should attend the Seminar? LIS Students and fellow professionals interested in developing Web portals and in providing web-based information services using a CMS Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 150. Fee covers software CD, Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Number of participants is restricted to 50 (Space constraint) and it will be on first-cum-first-served basis. Seminar Topics: 1. Introduction to Web Portals / Gateways & Overview of Drupal 2. Installation of Drupal on Windows Demo 3. Modules Configuration, Content Creation Functionality & CCK 4. Themes configuration, Site Configuration 5. Configuring Menus & Blocks, User management 6. Views, Report Generations & Backup 7. Multilingual Content 8. A Drupal based Case study 9. Career Advice Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/ Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/registration2011.html with warm regards NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding AICTE policy to subscribe INDEST resources.
by nag naga raja 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Professionals AICTE has made a policy that all engineering colleges should subscribe at least 6 INDEST resources. As a librarian I welcome this decision. But the main criteria used for selecting the journals for any consortia are1.Cost 2.Relevancy and 3.Usage of e-journals. But many studies reveal that the use of e-journals by PG students is more than UG students. Then why should a college having only UG courses should pay the same subscription amount prescribed for PG and research institutions. So AICTE/INDEST should reduce the subscription rates of electronic resources especially for the colleges offering UG courses. This is much more needed for all engineering colleges offering only UG courses.This is my personal opinion. A.Nagaraja Librarian Sri Krishna Institute of Technology Bangalore-560090 NAGARAJA.A -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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