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University Library Website
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 20 Jun '11

20 Jun '11

Dear All, The University Library, Central University of Kerala has developed a website on free yola site to serve its user community. One can access the full text of several open access journals through this website. Please have a look at the website and explore the possibilities. Pl. send a word of remark for further improvement. Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com<http://www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening at National Insurance Academy, Pune
by Mailing List Admin 20 Jun '11

20 Jun '11

Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:56:53 +0530 From: bhagyashree sane <bjsane(a)gmail.com> Pl forward this mail to all library communities: National Insurance Academy, Pune requires *Academic Assistant (Library) Grade I*. Pl visit www.niapune.com - recruitments for further details. Chief Librarian National Insurance Academy, Pune

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Reg. e-books organize tool.
by Mailing List Admin 20 Jun '11

20 Jun '11

Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:16:50 +0530 From: Praveen C S <Praveen_CS(a)jubilantbiosys.com> Dear Professionals, Kindly inform me, which is the best software for organizing the e-books. Thanks in advance. With Kind Regards Praveen

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KLA National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES: Call for papers and Seminar updates
by faisal sl 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES New Vistas for Harnessing Information Dates:14-16 July 2011 Venue: Padmam Auditorium Institute of Management in Government (IMG) Thiruvananthapuram – 695 033 FACETS OF THE THEME OF THE SEMINAR  Knowledge Management : New Dimensions  Document Management  Preservation Strategies  Web / Portal Content Management  Enterprise Content Management  Open Access Initiatives / Learning Object Repositories / Institutional Repositories  Digital Learning Systems  Online Learning and Course Management Systems  From Web 2.0 to Library 2.0  Delivery Methods  Info Marketing  Aggregators & Integrators  Case Studies  Tools, Techniques & Devices  Security Technologies  Application in various Information Systems including :  Public Libraries  Academic Libraries  S & T / R & D Institutional Libraries  Corporate Sector Libraries  Media Libraries  CMS Administration & Librarians : Fusion  HR Development  Education  Training In addition, the Seminar will also have a Vendor Session focusing on Tools & Techniques and Products & Services. A Panel Discussion & the Concluding Session are expected to help consolidate the deliberations and plot specific guidelines for practicing professionals. REGISTRATION General : Rs. 1000.00 Concession Rate for KLA Life Members & Students : Rs. 750.00 Download registration form: http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com/registration/ SUBMISSION OF PAPERS (a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to : kps31147(a)yahoo.com /kps31147new(a)gmail.com & (b) Print version to : The General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2011, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002 Author guidelines: http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com/submission-of-papers/ (A paper will be selected from among the papers presented at the seminar (excluding invited lectures) and given with the “Best paper Award”) IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of Papers : 25 June 2011 Last date for Registration : 05 July 2011 Release of Souvenir : 14 July 2011 The Event : 14 – 16 July 2011 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SEMINAR UPDATES, http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com/ http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ QUICK REFERENCE Mr.K.P. Sadasivan, General Convener & President, KLA, Mob. 919447903282 Dr. A. Gopikuttan , Joint General Convener & Vice President, KLA, Mob. 919446428163 Dr. P. K. Suresh Kumar, Joint Convener & General Secretary, KLA, Mob.919495718460 ********************** Posted by, S.L.Faisal Convener (Publicity) KLA National Seminar 2011 slfaizal at gmail.com/ 919447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: EIFL-PLIP call for concept papers for grants
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: IAN JOHNSON (0616285) <i.m.johnson(a)rgu.ac.uk> To: Cc: Sent: Friday, 17 June 2011, 17:55 Subject: FW: EIFL-PLIP call for concept papers for grants would you be so kind and help us disseminate EIFL-PLIP call for concept papers to your mailing lists. It is rather late, but perhaps the inforemation will encourage those who already have ideas. Thank you- Breda Karun EIFL-PLIP is pleased to announce a call for concept papers from public libraries in countries with emerging and developing economies. This Call will focus on the replication of services from projects funded in the first round of EIFL-PLIP. The proposed concept papers can be either for new activities/services or to strengthen/extend a service/project which the proposing library is already running. Applicants are invited to develop and adapt services to their local context. The successful concept papers will involve public libraries providing a service in one of the four following service areas in meaningful partnership with relevant bodies: · Support for children and youth at risk · Support for farming and farmers · Provision of health information · Improving people’s employment prospects. The deadline for all concept papers is 30th June 2011. Twenty small grants of up to $15000 [USD] each will be awarded at the end of October 2011 for work to be done during the following 12 months. For more information on the Call and how to apply, go to http://www.eifl.net/eifl-plip-call-concept-papers Robert Gordon University is the best modern university in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2011) Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC 013781. This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Robert Gordon University. Thank you. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian ( IIT Bombay)
by Veeru 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Dear Professionals, INDIAN INSTIUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BOMBAY POWAI, MUMBAI – 400 076 *Assistant Librarian (3 Posts- 1 reserved for OBC 2 for Unreserved)* Pay Band : [PB-3] Rs. 15600-39100 + Rs. 6000/- (Academic Grade pay) (Total emoluments on the minimum of the Pay Band is approx. Rs. 37,448/- excluding HRA). *Qualification & Experience :* Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record. At least 7 years experience in a responsible capacity in a University level Library. Candidates should be familiar with usage of Library software and have experience in library computerisation. *Age limit* : Preferably below 40 years. Last date for receipt of completed form to reach Registrar, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076 is 4 th July 2011 *for more Detils visit website *:*http://www.iitb.ac.in/AsstLib.pdf* Application form can be downloaded from *http://www.iitb.ac.in/jobs.html* * 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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ILA 56th Conference
by Pardeep Rai 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Dear sir kindly forward this information to Forum members Indian Library association is organizing its 56th All India Conference from 21-23 July at OP Jindal University, Sonepat, Haryana. the topic/theme is Public Libraries of the Future:opportunities and challenges Details of the conference etc can be downloaded from the below link www.ilaindia.net with regards -- Dr.Pardeep Rai Librarian Maitreyi College University of Delhi Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 110021( India) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod, Kerala needs Library Trainees for its Library. Qualification required:BLISc/MLISc (preferably MLISc). Computer Knowledge is essential. The selection will be based on the interview and practical test. Stipend: Rs. 8000/- per month. Training period: One year. Those who are interested may attend the walk-in-interview and practical test with all original certificates on 28th June 2011 at 10am at the Central University Office at Nayanmarmoola, Kasaragod. Contact Phone No. 04994- 255533 Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library blog at: www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Companies which have collection in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
by Kedar Patankar 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

I am the librarian of a chemical company. I wish to know the organisations/companys' names which have collection in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. I wish communicate with those libraries to assess my collection. If any deficiency of titles is found in my library, I can improve Thanks and Regards, Kedar Patankar Librarian, Gharda Chemicals Pvt.Ltd., Tal.Khed, Dist.Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) 02356-272252 kedarcpatankar(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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ILA CONFERENCE
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Thursday July 21, 2011, 04:00PM IST THU jULY 21 TO Saturday July 23, 2011, 07:00PM IST ILA Conference Location:O. P. Jindal Global University Sonipat Institute Of Engineering & Management, Sh 11 Sonepat, HARYANA 131001 IN Price:2500 Indian Rupees Website:http://www.jgu.edu.in/Library/index.aspx Industry:education management Keywords: Intended For:• Library and information science professionals • Information seekers and leaders in knowledge industry • ICT and knowledge workers like content developers, web designers etc. • Policy makers and government officials • Educationists • Information provider Theme of the Conference • Public Libraries of the Future: Impact of socio economic changes: changed social, political, economic and legal environment, globalization of economy, strategic objectives of public library services, funding, profile and expectations of users. • Development & Management of Public Libraries: Statutory framework of public library services, obligations of the state and citizens, citizens charter, state funding, recession and budgetary cuts, public private participation, state policies, strategic initiatives, public library business models, philanthropic initiatives, best practices, quality management, performance indicators, public libraries and academic libraries, public library collaborations and consortia; and role of library associations. • Technology and Public Libraries: Impact on collection, access and delivery of services, Open Access Initiative, Public libraries as knowledge centres and IPR. • Marketing and Promotion of Public Library Services: best practices, case studies, innovative use of technology and media,users’ loyalty, customer profile and library branding. • Human Resources Management in Public Libraries: Best practices, new skills & competency requirement of public librarians, job descriptions, performance management, leadership & management of change, training & development needs, compensation management and partnership for effective delivery of services. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) (FACULTY, Dept or Library & Information Scince, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY:1975-2008) (UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR: 2009-11), Plot No: A-194, H.No- 1-8-10/1,Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(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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