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Koha Training and Certification - Nov & Dec
by savitra sirohi 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

All, We are offering a Koha training and certification program at Mumbai and Bangalore. 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 70% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills certificate. The current workshop schedule is as follows: Mumbai: 26th to 28th November, 2010 Bangalore: 10th to 12th December, 2010 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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Forthcoming Book on Koha in Nov 2010
by Shreeni vasu 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this message.. ... Forthcoming book on koha All, A book on Koha - a self-sufficient guide to installing and configuring Koha has been published. The book is published by Packt Publishing and authored by Savitra Sirohi and Amit Gupta from Nucsoft OSS Labs. Several members of the Koha community have been part of the review process. Please visit this page for more details: http://www.osslabs.biz/news/book-koha-published Thanks & Regards, Shreenivas H Eshwar Business Development Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional IT support for Open Source Software Phone: +91 80 32014436 Mobile: +91 9341194112 Web: 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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Closing date for IATLIS Conference Papers extended on request till 12 October 2010
by Jagtar Singh 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Through there has been tremendous response for IATLIS Call for conference papers, yet on the repeated request of professional colleagues the last date for receiving the papers has been extended to 12 October 2010. Please note that after this date no request for further extension will be entertained. In fact, the closing date was 07 October 2010, but just to respect the sentiments of our colleagues we have decided to streach ourselves. Please read the call below: IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010 - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS XXVII National Conference of the IATLIS on “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training”, 17-19 November 2010, University of Pune, Pune. Theme: Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few facets of the theme are listed below. Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries LIS Education – Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, levels, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources. Learning styles and teaching methodologies Open and Distance Learning Privatization and commercialization in LIS education Critical appraisal of LIS research Training issues and concerns for LIS Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries Impact of ICTs on LISERT Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT with special reference to south-south cooperation Papers are invited on the theme “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training” and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to these sub-themes only. These sub-themes are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 *(New closing date on request: 12 October 2010).* Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 Conference Dates: 17 – 19 November 2010 Abstracts and full papers should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab). Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com The full paper (including abstract and references) should not be more than three thousand words. Please send your paper both in print and as email attachment (in MS-Word 2003). The full paper should include the title, name, address and contact details of author(s), abstract, and keywords. The paper should be prepared using APA Style Manual. Kindly mention “Paper of ___Surname of first author et al__ for IATLIS 2010 Conference” in the subject line while sending paper as email attachment. The authors of accepted papers will be a sent a Copyright Performa to be duly filled in by them. The authors of accepted papers would have to send the filled in copyright form, along with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) payable at Patiala. In case you are attending the conference, contributor’s copy will be given to you at the conference. For those who cannot make it to the IATLIS Conference, a contributor’s copy will be posted to the first author’s address. Detailed brochure of the conference follows. For further details kindly contact: The President, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab)..Tel: +91-175-3046179. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation
by SRELS 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(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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GOC rates
by dipali bipin hindalekar 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Official site of Federation of Publishers and Booksellers Association of India,(FPBAI) http://fpbai.org/ is not working from May 2010 . So from where we get the authentive GOC Rates ? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open positions in Nucsoft OSS Labs
by savitra sirohi 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

All, We are looking to hire 1 senior library science professional to lead our business development efforts in North India. The position is for Delhi. Applicants will have: - About 10 years of experience - MLIS or equivalent educational qualifications - Strong academic record - Strong written and spoken English language skills - Strong computer skills - Some experience in sales or business development - Some experience with software or IT related projects The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to meet revenue targets for our Library related and open source software based solutions and services. The candidate will be expected to work independently initially and gradually build and manage a team in later stages. The role is likely to include the following types of activities: - Leads generation - Sales pipeline management - Sales visits - Demonstration of solutions - Organizing events or conferences - Developing sales channels Applicants will have to go through a rigorous selection process including telephonic and face to face interviews at Mumbai or Bangalore. Those interested can write to me with: - Statement of purpose - Detailed profile Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Head, 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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Call for articles & ideas -- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Call for articles & ideas --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News Library Hi Tech News (LHTN), is actively seeking submissions. LHTN is an established (1984+) print and online monthly journal that quickly publishes articles of interest to our international readership. The journal’s major focus is on developments in library technology. Although not formally peer reviewed, LHTN is indexed in Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA), Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA), Scopus, INSPEC, Current Index to Journals in Education and others. Published by Emerald Publishing Group, LHTN is interested in articles of varying lengths, reports from relevant conferences, and case studies of library use of technology. The editors will work with authors that are new to LIS publishing, and those who are seeking outlets for reporting on practical uses of IT in libraries. Publishing your article in LHTN can be “a place to start,” analogous to a “poster session in print” and does not preclude publishing a more fulsome piece in a peer-reviewed journal at a later date. Readers consider LHTN the source to hear what’s coming next in terms of technology development for academic and public libraries. Submissions particularly welcome in the following areas (for example): * New Web Browsers/Search Engines * Virtual Reference/Pilots/Experiments * Library Uses of Skype/VOIP * Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and ILMS * Blogging * Discovery Tools/Federated Search * Library Mobile Applications * EContent/Ebooks/Digital Collections * Social Networks/Collaboration * Virtual Worlds * Instructional Technology * Content Management Systems * Library as Publisher * Twitter Applications for Libraries * Gaming and Simulations * Digital Textbooks * New Library Learning Spaces * Digital Preservation/Data Curation * Virtual Conferencing * Citation Managers * Digital Video * Technology for Library Users with Disabilities * LibGuides and similar products * Data Visualization * EScience/EResearch/Cyberinfrastructure * Open Source Software * Cloud Computing * Metadata and Tagging * Crowdsourcing * Web analytics tools * Web 3.0 and the semantic web For a free sample issue, please see: http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=lhtn We look forward to hearing your ideas, and to reading your submissions for LHTN. Thank you very much, Martin Kesselman and Laura Bowering Mullen, Co-Editors of LHTN martyk[at]rci.rutgers.edu, lbmullen[at]rci.rutgers.edu Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas[at]emeraldinsight.com Further Details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library -- for New Section 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology'
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Digital Preservation Management and Technology --------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library New section in The Electronic Library Section Co-editors: Dr Gillian Oliver and Professor G E Gorman Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Digital preservation management and technology are two inter-related issues confronting all memory institutions: libraries, archives, galleries and museums. Such institutions are addressing very similar questions regarding the management of preservation activities and of preserved artefacts, as well as the technologies required to preserve, disseminate and access these artefacts. For many, this has been the unexpected consequence of rushing to reformat existing collections to enable digital accessibility. Resourcing issues (shortage of expertise, limited availability of funding) are forcing collaborative activity to an unprecedented degree between the distinctly different collecting paradigms represented by these institution types. As the functionality of web technologies and social media software increasingly influence the ways in which these institutions operate, the focus on DPMT, on collaboration between technologists and managers, and on inter-institutional collaboration will increase. It is therefore timely to consider devoting a significant section of an existing journal (The Electronic Library) to capture interest and research in this sector. In time, Digital Preservation Management and Technology may become a full journal, the focus of which will be research in the broad field of digital preservation management and related technologies in this cross-sectoral domain, which includes academic, corporate, government, scientific and commercial contexts. It will address issues relating to the continuity of digital information, including digital objects, metadata and the context of their creation, management and use. It will encompass all purposes for which information is managed by the different occupational groups: as evidence, for accountability, for knowledge and awareness and for pleasure and entertainment. Coverage is intentionally international. The emphasis will be on research and conceptual papers in these fields. Articles should be either conceptual papers or research papers in the region of 3000-6000 words. All submissions will be double-blind peer reviewed. by members of the Editorial Advisory Board. There will be an international Editorial Advisory Board whose specific task will be to double blind peer review submissions. The 20-30 Board members will be from North America, the UK, Australasia, Asia and elsewhere. Please direct submissions to 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology' at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tel. Full information and guidance on using ScholarOne Manuscripts is available on The Electronic Library author guidelines page http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/author_guidelines.htm?id=el Further details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1998 Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas(a)emeraldinsight.com http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request/Urgent
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Kindly arrange to send the following articles: 1. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene,1996;Vol 54;pp. 652-654 2. Oncology,2009;Vol. 76;pp101-111 Thanks. RAKESH SINGH BISEN LIBRARY OFFICER INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE(IIIM) (Formerly Regional Research Laboratory) Canal Road, JAMMU-180 001(J&K)-INDIA rsbisen(a)iiim.res.in library(a)iiim.ac.in bisen.iiim(a)gmail.com Phone(O) 0191-2569000-10;Ext. 262/258 Mobile: 09469210220 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer in October 2010 – Award to Prof. Shalini Urs
by skumar_31＠yahoo.com 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear All The University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA, Mortenson Centre for International Library Programs has a invited Prof. Shalini R. Urs of University of Mysore to be the Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer 2010 during October 2010. The program consists of lecture programmes, Round Table discussions and meetings. The annual lecture series, by a renowned speaker on a topic related to international understanding and libraries, began in 1990 and is one of the highlights of the international events held on the campus. Recognizing her accomplishments and her work in the areas of digital libraries, Prof. Urs has been bestowed with this rare honour- first for an Indian Library Professional. Past Mortenson Distinguished Lecturers are from across the world of intellectuals and library and information professionals including James H. Billington, the thirteenth Librarian of Congress Alex Byrne, president of International Federation of Library Professionals (IFLA 2005-7) , Talat S. Halman well known author and minister for culture in Turkey , and others. Prof. Urs lecture “Shifting terrains, Crossing Boundaries: Digital Libraries are personal and social again! —Is scheduled at 4.00 PM on October 20th followed by a reception. The Round Table discussion is scheduled on October 19th at 1.00 PM. The other programme of activities include WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview; WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview ; Interactive discussion meetings with iSchool at Illinois students and faculty; and dinner with the Mortesnon family and the campus faculty. For more details you may visit - http://www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson/index.html Dr Sanjeev Kumar Dy Director NRC NIFTNewDelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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