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Free upgradation of SOUL 1.0 TO SOUL 2.0
by Laxma Reddy J 26 Jun '11

26 Jun '11

As promised earlier INFLIBNET is offerng free upgradation with soul.2.0 on request only. for details please contact.J.Laxma Reddy coordinator for SOUL Service centre southern Region,9908115333. Laxma Reddy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Maximizing the Impacts of your Research: A Handbook for Social Scientists
by Shamprasad Pujar 25 Jun '11

25 Jun '11

** Sorry for Cross postings, if any ** Dear Members, The London School of Economics, Public Policy Group has brought out a handbook on 'Maximizing the Impacts of your Research: A Handbook for Social Scientists'. Even though currently it is in the draft version, the handbook covers various aspects of research impacts and will help researchers in achieving a more professional and focused approach to their research. Some of the topics covered include, citing of publications, citation tracking systems, key measures for academic influence, how better cited etc. I hope you will find this handbook useful for you and your library clientele coming from Social Sciences discipline. Full text of the handbook can be accessed at: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/government/research/resgroups/LSEPublicPolicy/Docs/LS… ************ best Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(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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Vacancy at National Institute of Design
by Veeru 25 Jun '11

25 Jun '11

Dear Professionals, *National Institute of Design, Paldi, Ahmedabad -380 007* * **Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant **for R & D Campus, Bengaluru* * * National Institute of Design, India’s premier trans-disciplinary Institute, invites applications from candidates for the position of (i) *Assistant Librarian *(ii)* Library Assistant *for NID - R&D Campus (# 12, HMT Link Road, Off Tumkur Road, Bengaluru-560 022) Resource Centre Services. *ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN* The applicant should be good at handling Library Automation software, with excellent communication and administrative skills. The candidate should be an IT savvy.** *Essential Qualification*: Masters in Library & Information Science with computer literacy *Job Description*: Managing the Resource Centre at the R&D Campus, Managing Acquisition Procedures, Classification and Cataloguing, Subscriptions/Renewals, Managing the special collection of Documents & AV materials, Managing Memberships & Circulation Counter, Inter Library Loan and Reference Services, Reader Assistance, effective use of Library Management Software (VTLS), Information Searching (e-journals, e-books and e-access to other library resources), etc. Experience: 2 to 3 years Age Limit: 35 years Salary: Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 15,000/- to 18,000 p.m. (depending upon relevant experience & qualifications) ........................................................................................... *LIBRARY ASSISTANT* The Applicant should be good at handling Library Automation software, with excellent communication skills and IT savvy. *Essential Qualification*: Candidate must possess Graduation in any discipline and PG in Library and Information Science with skills in maintaining library automation, with technical skill. Diploma in Library Science (3 year diploma holder from Government Polytechnic, Karnataka will also be preferred) *Job Description*: Assisting in Acquisition/Subscription/Renewal of Documents, Handling Circulation Counter, Inter Library Loan and Reference Services, Reader Assistance, use of Library Management Software, Information Searching, Classification and Cataloguing, Data entry, display & filing of books, journals & AV materials, etc. Experience: 2 to 3 years Age Limit: 30 years Salary: Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 8,000/- to 10,000 p.m. (depending upon relevant experience & qualifications) For the above positions, the candidates should have worked in the Library of reputed organization/ educational Institutions. Both the above positions are expected to provide services in shifts as and when required, particularly during extended hours and on Saturdays. The selected candidate would be initially taken on a fixed tenure contract at a consolidated, all-inclusive monthly salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Other factors being equal, preference will be given to SC/ST and other reserved categories. Interested candidates may forward their applications along with CV within 10 days to *The Secretary & Head, General Administration, National Institute of Design, Paldi, Ahmedabad -380 007* or e-mail at*admin(a)nid.edu* * * * * *For more details visit: *http://www.nid.edu/ * * *(Advt. released in Prajavani & Deccan Herald, Bengaluru editions on 15/6/2011)* * * -- *with regards Virupaksh BH National Library of India Kolkata. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] K-SET has been postponed on 28 August
by Punith.S Puni 25 Jun '11

25 Jun '11

Hi dear professionals K-Set examination has been postponed from date 17/7/11 to 28/8/11. If you want more informtion please visit mysore university website. Thanking You Best Regards Punith.S -- 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 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Dear Moderator, One of our research student need the following article. I would appreciate if you could please broadcast this through Lis-Forum? With Regards -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / Librarian Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in 1.Conflict between humans and elephants on private land in northern Kenya Chris R. Thouless Oryx (1994), 28: 119-127 2.Crop-raiding elephants and conservation implications at Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia Philip J. Nyhus corresponding author 1, Ronald Tilson Sumianto2 Oryx Volume 34, Issue 4, pages 262274, October 2000 3.African elephants and humans in conflict: the outlook for co-existence Richard Hoare Oryx Volume 34, Issue 1, pages 3438, January 2000 Vani Dahiya Graduate Student CES, IISc, Bangalore-12 vani(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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admission in digital medical library
by jyoti verma 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Dear All LIS Friends If you have science gradute and BLISc/Diploma in library Science then u can apply in Digital medical Library for more detail plz visit the site http://www.sgpgi-telemedicine.org/advt.pdf -- with regards Jyoti Verma Project Assistant (Digital Medical Library) School of Telemedicine & Bio-Medical Informatics,SGPGIMS,LKO -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations Dr. Harish Chandra
by Mailing List Admin 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:07:21 +0530 (IST) From: kuldeep lis <kuldeeplis(a)yahoo.com> I am really glad to�inform you that Dr.Harish Chandra (Librarian) Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai ) received. The 2011 Science -Technology and Engineering Divisions Bonnie Hildditch International Librarian Award .from THE SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION (Science- Technology Division and Engineering Division) on Jun 2011, Philadelphia , PA,USA. � With best regards, � Kuldeep kumar

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Request for article
by Kshema Prakash 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Apologies for x-postings Dear friends, Can someone kindly spare me a copy of the following paper? Ruslan Abdullah, Edward C. Cocking & John A. Thompson. (1986) Efficient Plant Regeneration from Rice Protoplasts Through Somatic Embryogenesis. Nature Biotechnology 4, Pp.1087 - 1090. http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v4/n12/abs/nbt1286-1087.html Thanks and best regards, Kshema -- Dr. Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian IIT Rajasthan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two Days National Conference at Annamalai University
by suruli nathi 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Dear Professionals* * * Design and development of a digital library using open source software* * * * * *Sub Topics* * * *A ) Digital Library Overview & Design * * * *b) Open source software : D-Space, green stone , web 2.0 and Lib 2.0* *c) Content Management and* *d) Professional Competencies & Skill* * * *Paper Submission: * * * Participants are requested tosubmit two copies of full paper with abstracts not exceeding of 250 words along with soft copy in a*CD as a word document with extension as .DOC*. The paper should be typed in double space for A4 size paper in Times New Roman style 12 point. The study should be any type of case study or any other work which are original and relevant to the theme within 8 to 10 pages (A4 sheet). The references should be made as shown in MLA hand book format. The paper should be prepared in the style followed (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citation guide.html * * *Important Dates* *Last Date for Paper Submission 12.07.2011* *Intimation for Acceptance of Paper 15.07.2011* *Last date for Registration & * *Submission of Final Copy 17.07.2011* * * *Registration: *Registration fee for *Faculty/ Librarians/ Professionals - Rs. 450* *Local Participants & Students - Rs. 300* *Contact details for paper submission:* *Dr. A. Manimekalai* *Organising Secretary & *Asst. Librarian Faculty of Engineering & Technology Library Annamalai University Annamalainagar- 608 002. Ph: 04144 239 175 (O) , 04144 228230 ( R) Mobile*: 94435 68782* Email: amanimekalai.au@gmail. -- With regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Librarian Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 -- 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 jasim s 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Dear colleagues Kindly mail me the following article for a library user. DETECTION OF OXYGEN RADICALS IN BIOLOGICAL REACTIONS 1. Wolf Bors1,*, 2. Manfred Saran1, 3. Edmund Lengfelder1,2, 4. Christa Michel1, 5. Christine Fuchs1,2, 6. Christine Frenzel1 Article first published online: 2 JAN 2008 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.1978.tb06982.x Issue Photochemistry and Photobiology Volume 28, Issue 4-5, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/php.1978.28.issue-4-5/issuetoc> pages 629–637, October 1978 -- Jasimudeen.s MG University Library Kottayam Kerala *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is" * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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