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ADMISSION OPEN FOR PGDLAN 2011-12 BATCH
by sandeep bhavsar 02 May '11

02 May '11

Dear All As you may be knowing that the Joshi-Bedekar College’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) is a proactive step to bridge the gap between theory and need-based application of ICT among working librarians. In other words, it is an attempt to develop technology savvy librarians to take on new challenges of information management. The main features of this course are: · Content: 75% Hands-on Training/Practice; 25% Demonstration and Lecture. · Project: A socially relevant, web enabled information product has to be developed. · Timings: Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. · Instructors: Experienced Teachers and Instructors from the technical fields. I am happy to state that the fourth batch of PGDLAN course will commence from July 2011. Therefore, please send your applications before15July 2011. Please visit http://vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN.htm to get details of objectives of the course, content, eligibility, nature of assessment, standards of passing, fees, online application form, last date for application etc. You may take the course on your own or may get sponsored from your institution. You may contact me at 99690 51287 for any additional information. With regards. Prof. Narayan Barse Librarian and Coordinator Department of Lib & Information Science VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College 'Janadweep' Chendani, Bundar Rd, Thane (West) Pin- 400601 MS, India =========================== Phone No: 022 25384591 Cell :09969051287 =========================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS Labs Koha workshop in Bangalore - 13th to 15th May
by savitra sirohi 02 May '11

02 May '11

All, This is a reminder of our Koha training and certification workshop in Bangalore between 13th and 15th May. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha - To test and certify their readiness to use Koha This is a 3 day program, covering the key modules and functions in Koha. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 60% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills (Level 1) certificate. For more information, including fees, registration and workshop outline please visit this page: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs http://www.osslabs.biz -- 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] LIS-Forum[Interview-cum-Informative Article by Prof. (Mrs.) S. P.]
by Mailing List Admin 02 May '11

02 May '11

Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 09:59:44 +0530 From: Usha Munshi <umunshi(a)gmail.com> Interview-cum-Informative Article : Under the institute offering such courses, NISCAIR and INSDOC have been listed as two seoarate entities. This is just for flashing a rejoineder. > > 1. Interview-cum-Informative Article by Prof. (Mrs.) S. P. > Singh, DLIS, University of Delhi (Vinod Singh) > 2. Article ( Mahesh.. brp?) > 3. Preservation Week Celebration (praba ) > 4. KALA Monthly Lectures Series - Talk on "School Library: A > living space for students" by Mrs. Vanishree on Tuesday, 3rd May > 2011 @6.00pm (Babu Rajendra) > 5. JLIM - Call for Papers (Kshema Prakash) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:24:48 +0530 > From: Vinod Singh <vikusi(a)gmail.com> > To: lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Interview-cum-Informative Article by Prof. (Mrs.) > S. P. Singh, DLIS, University of Delhi > Message-ID: <BANLkTinbKm10hViHtwq6dF+PD9Ar4bHfQg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Dear Professionals > > A brief interview-cum-informative article highlighting the present and > future prospects in Library & Information Science Profession as well > as enumerating the job profile of a Librarian have been discussed in > the Wednesday's issue of Hindustan Times, supplementary Horizons, page > no. 4, dated April 27, 2011. For more detail click on the link below: > http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/689754.aspx > > With Regards, > Vinod Kumar Singh > Research Scholar (Ph.D) > Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. > University of Delhi > Delhi-110007 >

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SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy, 2011
by Dr. Indira Koneru 01 May '11

01 May '11

Hi, SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries)launched a new version of the Seven Pillars of Information Literacy at the Librarians' Information Literacy Annual Conference (April 18-20, 2011). Currently, only the Core Model and the Research Lens are available. SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy hope that teachers and librarians representing other learner groups will participate in the development of other lenses. The seven pillars of the Core Model for Higher Education are: Identify: Able to identify a personal need for informationScope: Can assess current knowledge and identify gapsPlan: Can construct strategies for locating informationGather: Can locate and access the information and data they needEvaluate: Can review the research and compare and evaluate information and dataManage: Can organise information professionally and ethicallyPresent: Can apply the knowledge gained: presenting the results of their research, synthesising new and old information and data to create new knowledge, and disseminating it in a variety of ways. You can download the documents from: http://www.sconul.ac.uk/groups/information_literacy/seven_pillars.html Thanks & regards,Indira--------------------------http://wikieducator.org/User:Indkon -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: News Item published in Assam Tribune dated April 29, 2011 (front page) and other newspapers Telegraph. Sentinel etc. on Seminar on Digitization, Digital Preservation and access to libraries and archives of India organised by IGNCA, New Delhi
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 01 May '11

01 May '11

a.. bank management b.. archaeological c.. retirement d.. districts e.. universitys f.. world over -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/epaper.asp?id=apr2911/Page1 30,000 NE manuscripts digitised, micro-filmed Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, April 28 - In all, 30,000 manuscripts from the NE region have been digitised and micro-filmed by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA). The IGNCA has also digitally photo-documented both the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected and non-protected monuments in the NE States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. This was disclosed by Dr Ramesh C Gaur, Librarian and Head of the Kalanidhi Division of the IGNCA. He was speaking to this newspaper on the sidelines of a three-day seminar on status of digitisation, digital preservation and access to libraries and archives in the NE India that got under way here today. Dr Gaur said that most of the manuscripts digitised in the NE region belong to the States of Manipur and Assam. About 82 of them also belong to the Kamarupa Anusandhana Samiti (KAS). The IGNCA has also digitised the materials available with the Assam Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies. The IGNCA has also received the personal library of eminent Sankardeva scholar Prof Maheswar Neog. It has been donated by Prof Neog's son Pranabswarup Neog. The IGNCA will be happy to receive such personal libraries of the renowned scholars of the region and these will be preserved under the names of the scholars concerned or the donors concerned, Dr Gaur said. Both public and private libraries and archives can avail the help of the IGNCA in digitization and digitally preserving their collections on condition that one digitized copy of each of the materials should be made available to IGNCA Kalanidhi reference library for access by the scholars world over. The IGNCA is also making microfilm copies of the rare manuscripts, books, etc., considering the fact that microfilm is the best media for long-term preservation of such materials. Earlier, inaugurating the seminar, jointly organized by the IGNCA and the voluntary organization Anwesha at the Indian Institute of Bank Management (IIBM) here, retired IAS officer Jatin Hazarika pleaded for covering the sanchipat manuscripts and the district gazetteers under the initiative undertaken for digital preservation of the rare manuscripts, etc. He also suggested that the institutions like the Tai Museum should also be involved in the process. Speaking on the occasion as the guest of honour, former Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University (GU) Prof N K Choudhury suggested that the personal libraries of the region's eminent scholars and well-off people should also be covered under the initiative. The function which was presided over by noted anthropologist and former Vice-Chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh Prof AC Bhagabati, was also addressed by former director of the CSL, New Delhi Dr Kalpana Dasgupta, Dr Gaur, Paresh Malakar and Dudulmoni Sarma of Anwesha. In all, 50 library experts from all over the NE region are taking part in the three-day deliberations on digitization and digital preservation of the region's important records. http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/epaper.asp?id=apr2611/Page8 http://www.sinlung.com/2011/04/30000-northeast-manuscripts-digitized.html http://manipurhub.com/ne-news/assam-news/seminar-on-digitisation-of-librari… The sentinel, Guwahat, Assam, April 24, 2011 Seminar on digitization of libraries in NE India By our Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, April 24: With an aim to come up with ways to preserve the rich heritage of the Northeast and to make it easily accessible to scholars and the common people, Anwesha, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), will organize a three-day seminar on the topic 'The Status of Digitization, Digital Preservation and access to Libraries and Archives in Northeast India' in Guwahati. The seminar will kickstart on April 28. Anwesha president Paresh Malakar, while talking to The Sentinel, said, "The Northeast has a rich heritage. There has also been a great tradition of oral culture in the region. In Assam the Vaishnavite saints produced innumerable manuscripts with the objective of spreading their religious ideals. These manuscripts are still available in Assam. There are libraries across the State which still have ancient documents, books and manuscripts. There is need to preserve them for posterity through digitization. Also, preservation alone is not enough. We should make these manuscripts and books easily accessible to people so that the preserved literary materials can be put to meaningful use by researchers and scholars. With this objective we are organizing the three-day national seminar so that we can come up with ways for digitization and digital preservation of our books and manuscripts in the libraries and archives of the region." The seminar will focus on four issues - conservation and preservation needs of the old and rare manuscripts and books in the libraries and archives in the Northeast, identification of libraries and archive of historical significance, collaboration between IGNCA and libraries and archives in the Northeast and acquisition of personal libraries and archives from Northeast India. ******************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous Trust under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-23385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in ramesh.gaur(a)fulbrightmail.org http://www.ignca.nic.in/PDF_data/Profile_Dr_RC_Gaur.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VACANCY AT IIT INDORE FOR LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS (PERMANENT)
by Gati Krushna Nayak 01 May '11

01 May '11

Dear Library & Inf.Sc Professionals, A very good warm afternoon to u all.Hope u all r nice doing at ur respective places of work. Just want to convey u all that IIT INDORE has advertised vacancy for 1 permanent  (UR) post of Assistant Librarian (AL) in the scale of  Rs. 15600-39100 (PB-3) with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- and 2 permanent (UR) Senior Library Information Assistants (SLIA) in the scale of Rs. 9300-34800 (PB-2) with grade pay of Rs. 4200/-. Last date for submission of application form is 10.06.2011. For all details regarding the post and application form, refer the following hyperlinks. : http://www.iiti.ac.in/docs/downloads/advertisements/2011_post_qulaification… http://www.iiti.ac.in/docs/downloads/advertisements/2011_application%20form… So apply soon for the said which fits u the best.  BEST OF LUCK Take care.  Good day. with best regards, Gati Krushna Nayak Senior Library Information Assistant Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Indore) http://www.iiti.ac.in C/o Institute of Engg. & Technology M Block, DAVV Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore (M.P.) 452  017 Contact : Mob : 09479560578, 07489329869 Tel. +91 - 731 - 2438713 (O) Fax: +91 - 731 - 2361482 http://gatikrushnanayak.blogspot.com/ 01.05.2011 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Library Junction" won National Innovative Practices in Schools Award 2011 of NCERT
by faisal sl 30 Apr '11

30 Apr '11

Dear Professional partners, Library Junction, the online academic social network, launched by the Library Media Centre of Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom has won the All India Competition on Innovative Practices and Experiments in Schools and Teacher Education Institutions, 2010-'11 conducted by NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training), New Delhi, India. The project (www.libraryjunction.net) was conceived as an online academic collaborative learning platform where the students can ask curriculum related questions to expert faculty members and clear their doubts. The network combines all the popular social networking features through which the members can communicate with each other, express their views and ideas, discuss issues related to different subject areas, share links, do wiki projects, download study materials and e-books and create sub groups on books, authors and themes. The Network has more than 800 members and now opens to all students and teachers. The award, consisted of a citation and Rs.20,000/-, was received by C.P.Kumaran, Principal and S.L.Faisal, Librarian and the coordinator of the project from Prof. G. Ravindra, Director, NCERT at a National Seminar in New Delhi. More: http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/library-junction-won-ncert-… At this moment, I would like to thank all fellow professional friends for their inspiration and support. Regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala India Ph.09447699724 http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com http://libzine.wordpress.com http://homeworksonline.wordpress.com http://mydearbook.wordpress.com Professional http://librarycloud.wordpress.com http://librarynext.wordpress.com http://kvlblogs.wordpress.com Social Networks http://grou.ps/kvlibrarians http://libraryjunction.net Personal http://slfaisal.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NACLIN 2011 is being organised at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal from November 15-17, 2011
by Ajay Kum Sharma 30 Apr '11

30 Apr '11

Dear Library Professionals, *NACLIN 2011*** *14**th** National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking*** *Jointly Organised by*** *DELNET, New Delhi and Central Library, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal*** *November 15-17, 2011*** *Theme: *** *Libraries at the Crossroads*** The libraries in the 21st century are confronted with issues involving constantly increasing information overload, changing patterns of resource management, new and growing technologies, specialised needs and expectations of users which are threatening the very existence of the usual functioning of libraries around the world and have pushed them to the crossroads. It is with these concerns in mind that the 14th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking, NACLIN 2011 is being organised at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal from November 15-17, 2011. It is planned that the invited experts and the participants will deliberate on these and other pertinent issues and produce a roadmap for libraries and library professionals. The national convention is scheduled for three days. The first day is devoted to conducting tutorials by experts on the following topics: *Joomla : Content Management System* *Koha: An Open Source Library Management Software * The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention: Libraries at the Crossroads The theme is divided into several sub-themes as detailed below: *Sub-Theme 1* Managing Digital Libraries and Resources Digital Library Technologies Digitisation Modern Library Management Content Management Knowledge Management Digital Preservation Open Access to Knowledge Managing Web Resources: Crossing the Barriers Managing Change in Libraries Institutional Repositories Indigenous Knowledge Public Libraries as Knowledge Centres Open Access to Knowledge *Sub-Theme 2* Knowledge Networking and Consortia Networking Libraries and Information Centres Sharing of Digital Resources Best Consortia Models Archiving Consortia-based Resources *Sub-Theme 3* Technologies Affecting Libraries ICT Web 2.0 Mobile Technologies Library Portal Web-based OPAC RFID Open Access Open Source Software Archiving of E-resources Electronic Publishing Semantic Web Multilingual Technologies Storage Devices: Emerging Technologies *Sub-Theme 4* Library Services and Users’ Needs Library Services: Best Practices ICT-based Services Marketing LIS Products User Satisfaction User Studies *Sub-Theme 5* Copyright and IPR IPR and Digital Environment Open Access and Copyright Infringement Digital Rights Management Digital Libraries and IPR Copyright Management : International Efforts *Sub-Theme 6* Human Resources Management Skill Competencies in LIS Education Information Literacy E-learning Leadership Qualities E-governance Lifelong Learning *Submission of Papers:* Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited. The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Papers should not normally exceed 5,000 words or 16 double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. Also, each paper should contain an abstract and a keyword list. The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum and substance of the paper and the main conclusions made. Not more than ten key words should be given in alphabetical order, which describe the main issues discussed, empirical investigation, and conclusions. The paper should also contain the authors’ names, title, organisation, address, telephone, fax, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html) Papers should be typed in the following document setup : 8.5” x 11” page size, 1.25” margins, 12 point Times Roman and double spaced. Papers may be typed as Text, Word or in RTF format. Every paper has to be accompanied by copyright declaration according to the format in the conference website www.naclin.org At least one of the authors listed in the paper must register for NACLIN 2011 within one week after the paper has been accepted for presentation in NACLIN. The completed paper may be sent electronically to hkkaul(a)gmail.com Also a hard copy of the same along with the copyright declaration may be sent to Dr. H. K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070 Last date for submission of papers: October 10, 2011. *Conference Language* The conference language is English. *Who Should Attend? * Librarians, Professional Library Staff and other Library and Information Science Professionals, Knowledge Seekers, Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Content Management Experts, Information Management Experts, Professional Staff of IT Companies, Industrialists, Technology Managers, Knowledge Officers, Media Experts, Knowledge Centre Managers and Knowledge Managers *Participation Fee* *India/SAARC Countries* DELNET Member-Libraries ` 2500 DELNET Non-Members from outsideWest Bengal ` 3000 Participants from West Bengal ` 1500 Students (Regular LISc, Certficate from HOD is a must) ` 1000 *NON-SAARC Countries* DELNET Member-Libraries US$ 150 Non-Members US$ 250 Additional delegates from the same organisation will be offered 25 per cent discount. Accompanying Person (non-LIS professional, family member): ` 1000 per person for attending the Convention. Accommodation charges will be extra. *Payment Details * Demand Draft may be drawn in favour of “NACLIN 2011” and payble at “State Bank of India, Santiniketan Branch, Code-2121”. For all foreign transactions, the State Bank of India, Santiniketan offers SWIFT CODE: SBIN IN BB343. ATM facility is available at the State Bank of India and Axis Bank within the University Campus. *Dates to Remember* Last Date for Registration: *November 1, 2011* *(On the spot registration is also available)* Last Date for Submission of Papers: *October 10, 2011* * * *ADDRESS FOR THE COMMUNICATION *** *Registration/Accommodation Submission of Papers * *Dr Subodh Gopal Nandi* *Dr. H.K. Kaul * Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2011 Director & Librarian DELNET-Developing Library Network Visva-Bharati, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road Shantiniketan 731235 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070 Tel: 03463-262783 Tel.: 91-11-26742222, 26741111, Mobile: 09434064278 26741302 Mobile: 09370642225 Fax: 91-11-26741122 E-mail: naclin2011(a)gmail.com Mobile: 9891016667, 9810329992 subodhgopal.nandi(a)visva-bharati.ac.in E-mail:hkkaul@gmail.com Please refer the DELNET website <http://delnet.nic.in/> ( http://delnet.nic.in/) for more information in this regard. -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. 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Career/employment related print resources-information requested
by manoj kumar 30 Apr '11

30 Apr '11

Dear LIS Professionals, Our college library wishes to build a collection of career / employment related information sources including magazines, journals,and other periodical publications. Inorder to build a good nationwide collection i require some assistance from the library professionals across the country.kindly provide the information like name and subscription related details regarding the career/employment related print resources that are known to you. with regards *Manoj Kumar P.* *Librarian* *Nehru Arts and Science college* *kanhangad* *Kerala* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JLIM - Call for Papers
by Kshema Prakash 29 Apr '11

29 Apr '11

*Apologies for cross potings *Sub: Call for Papers* Dear Colleagues, Journal of Library & Information Management (JLIM), bearing ISSN 0975-878X, is a peer reviewed journal. JLIM is dedicated to increasing depth and research across all areas of library and information management. JLIM welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general academic standards and excellence in the topical area of *"Stress Management for Library & Information Professionals"* for the forthcoming issue Vol 2(1) and will publish original articles in basic and applied research, and case reports. You are invited to submit manuscript(s) to jlim2010(a)rediffmail.com OR library.journal2010(a)gmail.com. *Instructions to authors:* 1. Manuscripts should be typed in double-spaced with a wide margin and on one side of the A4 size paper only. Illustrations, if any should be submitted along with the manuscripts on separate sheets or in .jpg format. 2. Manuscripts should be sent along with the undertaking/ authorization letter for the originality, IPR and copyright issues in favor of the Chief Editor or Managing Editor that may be published after necessary editing. Copyright shall remain with the Managing Editor. Manuscript should also accompany a brief resume of the authors on a separate sheet. 3. The first page of the article should consist of the title of the paper, name(s) of the author(s) with affiliation details, and abstract of the paper not exceeding 150 words. Second page should start with the title of the paper again, followed by the text. 4. Footnotes and references should be in sequential order and given at the end of the paper. 5. The journal will follow the following style for the footnotes: - In the case of a book : Machiraju, H. R. (2005). Indian Financial System. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.” - In the case of a journal article : Mustafa, M. (2000). Car Parking Managerial Perspectives: A case study of Delhi. Indian Journal of Transport Management, 24(11), 741 - 745.” - Chapter in a Book : Rendel, M. (1986). How many women academic 1912 -1977? In R. Deem ( ed.) Schooling for women’s Work London: Routledge. - Journal titles must be given in full and that the author’s first name or initials may be used. Proper care in the presentation of references would be highly appreciated. 6. Quotations must have page number with the appropriate reference in the footnote. It is the authors responsibility to obtain written permission to quote material which have already appeared. 7. Tables, diagrams, etc. should be numbered consecutively and titled. 8. All manuscripts will be peer reviewed or double-blind refereed. The decision of the editorial committee and Chief Editor will be final. With best regards, Dr. Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Rajasthan Jodhpur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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