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Request for an announcement on Lis-Forum
by Ratnakar Aspari 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

Dear Moderator: Request you to kindly circulate the following programme on Lis-Forum: Ratnakar New Delhi 9891390300 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE Cordially invites you to XVI, Annual Convention at Indian Statistical Institute, Near Qutab Hotel, New Delhi-110 016 On April 23rd 2011 Saturday at 10.00 A. M. There will be a Panel Discussion on “CITATION INDEXES: THEIR UTILITY AND LIMITATION” Dr. N. Raghuram, Associate Professor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi Chairperson PANELISTS Dr. Prakash Chand, Former Scientist, NISCAIR, New Delhi Dr. P.G. Dastidar, Scientist/Director, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, New Delhi, Dr. Bibhuthi Sahoo, Assistant Librarian, IIT, Delhi, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Download video of PGDLAN
by Gurpreet singh 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

dear professionals Click here <http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/12793> link given below for downloading video of PGDLAN for other subject videos Click here<http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/simple-search?query=Video+lectures&Submit.x=0&Su…> thanks -- * Gurpreet Singh Libraries' In-Charge CT Group of Institutions Vill - Shahpur, P.O. - Udopur Via Jamsher Khas Jalandhar-144020 Punjab (India) (M) 09463356609 Phone No.* +91-181-2995967/68 +91-181-5055125/26/27 Ext Library 219 ** email:- gpslibrarian(a)gmail.com ** ctlibrarian(a)gmail.com* *http://www.ctgroup.in http://ctiemtlibrary.blogspot.com http://lispp.blogspot.com *. *Join LISPP "A Virtual Community of Library and Information Science Professionals of Punjab" <http://lispp.blogspot.com/>* ** <http://lispp.blogspot.com/> <http://goog_270314819>**** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Published on “Strategic Management of Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka”, Authored by Dr. Dinesh K. S. and Professor Khaiser Nikam
by Dinesh Siddaiah 20 Apr '11

20 Apr '11

Dear All, I am happy to announce the publication of a book “STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE LIBRARIES IN KARNATAKA” by VDM Verlag publisher, Germany and it is available for purchase at Amazon.com. The book has been authored by Dr. Dinesh K. S. and Professor Khaiser Nikam. About the Book: This book deals with the strategies to be used in managing libraries and information centers in general and engineering college libraries in particular. Different aspects like location, ambiance, administration and management of staff and change management, preservation and conservation strategies in the changing library and information science environment are discussed. This book is the first of its kind with regard to strategic management of engineering college libraries. It felicitates the rejuvenation and promotion of the libraries and its resources to the faculty, research scholars and students of an engineering college library and information center. Library professionals can get many clues to better manage their libraries and make them an attractive place for contemplation and studies in the internet age. Paperback: 428 pages Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller (March 25, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 3639289021 ISBN-13: 978-3639289022 Category: Social structural research About the Author(s): Dinesh K.S. is working as Deputy Librarian at IIT Ropar, Punjab, India. He has specialized in library management. He has 20 papers to his credit. Khaiser Nikam, Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Karnataka, India. She has 125 papers in national and international journals and books. More details of the book could be obtained by using the links below: http://www.amazon.com/STRATEGIC-MANAGEMENT-ENGINEERING-LIBRARIES-KARNATAKA/… https://www.morebooks.de/search/fr http://www.bod.de/index.php?id=1132&objk_id=491910 Thanking You, -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) 9845102382 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on ABCD Software at BIMTECH, Greater Noida
by Anil Singh 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

Dear Professionals It’s a matter of great pleasure that Knowledge Centre, Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida is going to organize its fifth workshop under "Knowledge Building Programme Series V: National Workshop on FLOSS based Library Automation Software-ABCD”, which is supported by UNESCO and jointly organized by Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida & Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development during May 26-29, 2011. The venue will be BIMTECH Campus, Greater Noida. This will be a first workshop on ABCD in India as well as in Asia and it is the matter of immense pleasure that Dr. Egbert De Smet, Professor, Information & Library Science, University of Antwerp, Belgium will be the main Resource person for this Workshop. Since last five years, BIMTECH is working towards the adoption and promotion of open source software for LIS community in India. In this regard BIMTECH has organized following workshops on Open Source Software in the past. 1) Knowledge Building Programme: National Workshop on Digital Libraries, June 01-03, 2007 Venue: BIMTECH Campus Greater Noida (UP). 2) Knowledge Building Programme: Series II: National Workshop on FLOSS based Library Automation Software- Newgenlib, May 17-19, 2008. Venue: BIMTECH Campus Greater Noida (UP). 3) Knowledge Building Programme: Series III: National Workshop on FLOSS based Library Automation Software- KOHA, May 22- 24, 2009. Venue: Jiwaji University, Gwalior (MP). 4) Knowledge Building Programme: Series IV: National Workshop on FLOSS based Library Automation Software- KOHA, September 17- 19, 2010. Venue: BIMTECH campus, Greater Noida UP. About ABCD:- Automation of liBraries and Centers of Documentation” - is an Open Source Integrated Library System developed by BIREME (WHO, Brazil) in collaboration with the Flemish Interuniversity Council, Belgium, using UNESCO’s ISIS database-technology. It covers almost all current needs of users as well as librarians. Their will be no registration fees for the workshop. However, for the outstation candidates AC accomodation can be provided at BIMTECH guest house at cost of Rs.500/- for four days. Professionals are requested to participate in the workshop and make it grand success. For Workshop Brochure and registration form, please contact the undersigned. Kind regards and best wishes. Dr. Rishi Tiwari Librarian Birla Institute of Management Technology(BIMTECH) Plot No.5, Knowledge Park-II Greater Noida(NCR) U.P.-201306 Mob.:09810583623 Off.:0120-232301-10 rishi.tiwari(a)bimtech.ac.in, rishi_70(a)rediffmail.com www.bimtech.ac.in -- DR.ANIL SINGH New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course in Library Science @ Goa University
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

Dear professionalsThe Academic Staff College, Goa University conducts Refresher Colurse in Library and Information Science in collaboration with the Goa University Library during the second week of October 2011. Interested cadndidates are requested to submit applications in prescribed format to the Director, Academic Staff College, Goa University at the earliest. Application forms are available in the ASC web page. Contact number of the Director is 0832 6519017Dr GOPAKUMAR V.University Librarian,Goa UniversityTaleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.comOffice Phone: 08326519012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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First announcement Post-Modernisation of Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities
by Ajay Kamble 19 Apr '11

19 Apr '11

*Post-Modernisation of Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities* * * *First Announcement* A one-day National Seminar on *Post-Modernisation of Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities* will be held on 25 November 2011. This UGC sponsored seminar will be organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, V.P.M.’s Joshi-Bedekar College, Thane 400 601, (Maharashtra). The proposed seminar focuses on the challenges ahead of computerization and networking of libraries. These two accomplishments open several other opportunities which have to be exploited to achieve full potentials of automation and networking. Thus, the theme is a pointer to many landmark decisions to be made at this stage. It will be a great turning point, as the decisions made will have both local and global implications. Papers based on experience and/or on some recorded applications of cutting-edge technologies in LIS are invited on the following topics. * * - Online Book Purchase - Assessment of the use of databases (e-books, e-journals) - Changing face of consortia and aggregation activities - Human Resources Development to face the future issues - Information Literacy and optimizing the Use - Innovative Information Services - Proprietary *Vs *Open Source Movement and Libraries - Information Related Standards - Future of Digital Libraries - Library’s Social Space - IPR issues and libraries - Application of Open Source s/w in libraries - Any other relevant to the theme of the seminar * * The papers should be sent to nbarse(a)gmail.com <xxx(a)xxxxxxx.xxx> *Important Dates* - Submission of Abstracts: 1 September 2011 - Notification of acceptance :15th September 2011 - Submission of full papers: 1st October 2011** *Venue: *Thorale Bajirao Peshawe Sabhagruha, ‘Jnanadweepa’, Thane College Campus, Chendani Bunder Road, Thane 400 601, (MS), India. *Registration Fee*: Delegates: Rs. 600/- Students: Rs.250/- (Registration fee includes refreshment, tea, lunch and seminar proceedings.) -- Barse N. S. 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 =========================== with regards -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [SLIS] Unisa LIS Research Symposium: 28-29 July
by Dabas Bharat K 18 Apr '11

18 Apr '11

--- On Tue, 4/12/11, Knoetze, Hannalie <Knoetjj(a)unisa.ac.za> wrote: From: Knoetze, Hannalie <Knoetjj(a)unisa.ac.za> Subject: [SLIS] Unisa LIS Research Symposium: 28-29 July To: "slis-sa(a)googlegroups.com" <slis-sa(a)googlegroups.com> Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 11:49 AM CALL FOR PAPERS – UNISA LIS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM UNISA, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, MIDRAND 28 – 29 JULY 2011 We are pleased to invite you to submit a paper for the Library and Information Science Research symposium of the University of South Africa (UNISA) to be held on 28 to 29 July 2011 at the School of Business Leadership, Midrand, South Africa. About LIS research symposium The LIS research symposium is held annually and is co-hosted by the Department of Information Science and UNISA Library. This will be the 6th Annual symposium. Its main purpose is to share knowledge and stimulate critical debate on research-related library and information science issues. Theme and sub-themes This year’s theme is ‘Information Provision – Towards 2020 and Beyond’. It is well acknowledged that information provision is rapidly changing largely due to the dynamic information users and their needs, technological developments and changing formats that carry information. Information provision and LIS education and training therefore require a consistent and continuous review so that the LIS sector remains relevant in the present time and in future. In view of the above brief introduction of the theme, the symposium is intended to cover, among others, the following sub-themes: · Changing information seeking and user behaviour patterns · Current and future information needs of users · The impact of new technology on the LIS sector · Future-ready information professionals (eg attitude, skills, education and training) · The focus of LIS research Who should attend? The symposium is open to all information workers such as academics, especially those involved in curriculum development; information professionals, and anyone interested in the latest trends in information science education and training, LIS management and information technology. Important dates Submission of abstracts and poster proposals: Friday 13 May 2011 Feedback on acceptance or rejection of submissions: Friday 20 May 2011 Registration: Registration opens on Tuesday 3 May 2011 Interested applicants/participants should submit a brief CV and an abstract of no more than 300 words to: Prof Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha University of South Africa Department of Information Science Theo Van Wiljk Building 10-176 PO Box 392 UNISA 0003 Tel (Office): +27 12 429 6724 Fax: +27 12 429 3792 Email: onyanob(a)unisa.ac.za For additional information, please visit the Symposium’s blog at: http://unisalibraryresearch.blogspot.com/2011/04/call-for-papers-2011-annua… Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Gurgaon - 122007, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Programme: Classification and Ontology, 19-20 , September, The Hague
by Aida Slavic 18 Apr '11

18 Apr '11

*** CONFERENCE PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT *** ================================================= CLASSIFICATION AND ONTOLOGY: FORMAL APPROACHES AND ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE International UDC Seminar 2011 - 19-20 September, The Hague, Netherlands ================================================= http://seminar.udcc.org/2011/index.htm ------------------------------------------------- We are pleased to announce that the "Classification and Ontology" programme is now available on the conference website. The conference focuses on knowledge classification systems and their role in the development of the Semantic Web, bringing together researchers from the web ontology and knowledge organization fields. Highlights: The conference opens with a keynote address by Prof. Patrick Hayes, who participated in the W3C Working Groups responsible for the RDF, OWL and SPARQL standards and has been a key player in the Semantic Web initiative. The programme that follows has an outstanding selection of speakers from the domains of web technology, ontology, knowledge organization and bibliographic classification: Dan Brickley, Guus Schreiber, Thomas Baker, Dagobert Soergel, Roberto Poli, Ingetraut Dahlberg, Barbara Kwasnik, Rebecca Green etc. The two-day conference will take place in the National Library of Netherlands. The programme includes 21 talks organized into seven sessions.To view the full programme, accompanied by abstracts and speakers biographies, go to http://seminar.udcc.org/2011/programme.htm. Conference proceedings will be published by Ergon Verlag, and will be distributed at the conference. We look forward to seeing you in September. ------------------------------------------------- ORGANIZATION: "Classification and Ontology" is the third biennial conference in a series of International UDC Seminars organized by the Universal Decimal Classification Consortium (UDC Consortium) and hosted by Koninklijke Bibliotheek (The National Library of Netherlands). UDCC is a not-for-profit organization, based in The Hague, established to maintain and distribute the UDC and to support its use and development. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE XVI, Annual Convention on April 23rd 2011
by Swapan kumar Patra 18 Apr '11

18 Apr '11

RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE (An organ of Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995) J8/123, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE Cordially invites you to XVI, Annual Convention at Conférence Hall (New Building) Indian Statistical Institute, Opp. Katwaria Sarai, Near Qutab Hotel, New Delhi-110 016 *On April 23rd 2011 Saturday at 10.00 A. M.* There will be a Panel Discussion on *“CITATION INDEXES: THEIR UTILITY AND LIMITATION” * * * *Dr. N. Raghuram, Associate Professor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi * Chairperson * * *PANELISTS * * * *Dr. Prakash Chand, Former Scientist, NISCAIR, New Delhi* *Dr. P.G. Dastidar, Scientist/Director, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi* *Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, New Delhi, * *Dr. Bibhuthi Sahoo, Assistant Librarian, IIT, Delhi, New Delhi* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *P R O G R A M M E* 10.00 AM : Registration 10.30 -10.40 AM : Welcome by Shri Subhash Deshmukh 10.40 -10.50 AM : About RRC by Dr. A Ratnakar 10.50 -11.00 AM : Opening Remarks by Chairperson 11.00 -12.15 AM : Panel Discussion 12.15 -12.45 PM : Discussion & Question Answer 12.45 -13.00 PM : Summing up by Chairman 13.00 - PM : Vote of Thanks by Dr. N K Khatri 13.10 PM : Lunch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- · Please renew the RRC Membership by paying Rs. 100/- for the year 2011 RSVP *Please renew your RRC Membership by paying Rs. 100/- for one year* Dr. A. Ratnakar Shri. K.K. Bhatia Shri. Subhash Deshmukh Dr. N.K. Khatri Shri. Suresh Paliwal Ph.: 26181325 25496916 95124-2578715 26513120 9868842812 9891390300 9873680484(M) 9910613694 -- Swapan Kumar Patra Research Scholar Room No- 232 SSS-I Centre for Studies in Science Policy School of Social Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067 INDIA Ph-+91-9213224875 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Academic Writing
by Vijayakumar K P 18 Apr '11

18 Apr '11

Kindly include the following message in the LIS-Forum. * **Workshop on Academic Writing* * * *29 - 30 April 2011* *Organized jointly by * ** **Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment and Centre for Information Literacy Studies, University of Kerala @ Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034 * * Objective of the Workshop * * The main objective of the Workshop is to familiarize the Scientists, Research Scholars and Information Professionals with* *the latest trends in academic writing including the style manuals and the reference management softwares, especially, the open sources. Target group * * * *The Workshop is primarily aimed at Scientists, Research Guides in S & T, Research Scholars and Information Professionals working in R & D institutions and universities. The number of participants is restricted to 40. Preference will be given to researchers and information professionals working in the research institutions coming under the purview of Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). Topics covered * * * *The areas intended to be covered are: -- Writing a research proposal -- Techniques of information search -- Data analysis software -- Preparing a manuscript for publication -- Use of style manuals -- Citation practices – use of reference management softwares * *Travel and accommodation * * * *The participants have to make their own arrangements for the travel and accommodation. The organizers will provide course materials, lunch and light refreshments as part of the Workshop.** Registration * * * *There is no registration fee for the Workshop* *and admission is on first come first served basis. However, efforts will be made to accommodate participants from maximum number of institutions. Application Applications can be sent in the prescribed format on or before *23 April 2011 * to: Dr. Vijayakumar, K. P., Hon. Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034 *kpvijayakumar2(a)gmail.com* Phone: 0471 2308034** * * *Format of the Application Form* * * * **Workshop on Academic Writing*** *29 - 30 April 2011* * *** * * Name : Designation : Official address : E-mail : Phone Office : Residence : Mobile : Area of specialization : Research experience : (in years) Are you a research guide? : Yes / No Date Signature Dr. Vijayakumar K P Hon. Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies Department of Library and Information Science University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram -- 695 034 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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