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Availability of abridged version
by padma ravishankar 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, Can anybody tell me whether the abridged version of "Ponniyin Selvan" is available. Tell me the publisher who has brought out it in English and in Tamil. The novel was written by Kalki. Thanks Padma Ravishankar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Researchers share our worries about library budget cuts
by mithun raj 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, In the two recent articles published in 'The Scientist', it was interesting to find that scientists of west share our concerns about library budget cuts. Read the opinion of Robert Buckingham, a long-time epidemiologist at NMSU and now dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Saskatchewan "The lifeblood of a university is its library, and cutting library resources is like cutting off oxygen to the brain.......Without this lifeblood, the university will falter and fail." I wonder how many Indian scientists will join them ?! Read further: http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/57728/ *- Library cuts threaten research* http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/57491/ - *Support for UC-Nature ban* -- Mithun Raj M. Junior Research Fellow DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College Post Bangalore -560059 Phone: +919379916419 Alt ids: mithunrajm(a)gmail.com, mithun(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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new E.Mail ID of Prof. Mangla
by shabahat husain 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear colleagues In connection with my message regarding Tagore fellowship award to Prof. P.B. Mangla, it is to bring to your kind notice that his new E.Mail ID is: manglapb(a)rediffmail.com Inconvenience is deeply regretted. Regards Prof Shabahat Husain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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congratulations
by MN Seetharaman 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

M.N. Seetharaman Former Head, Information Centre for Aeronautics National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore Dear Prof. Mangala, Hope you still remember me since it was a long time ago that you visited NAL Library & Info Centre when I was its Head. Extremely thrilled to know about your appointment as the Tagore National Professor in the Knowledge Field. You deserve this high honour, and you have brought credit to our profession. Please accept my hearty congratulations. I have always felt that our Public Libraries should consider providing services to the millions of small businesses/entrepreneurs in the country as they have no libraries of their own. When I was in NAL Library, I had helpied the Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, in establishing a Public Industry Library at the Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore. I hope in your new position you would be able initiate some pilot projects in this direction. With my hearty congratulations, once again, and best wishes M N Seetharaman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NIFT-IFLA International Conference-Call for the Papers
by anand bandi 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this information on LIS forum for the benefit of the LIS Professionals. "The National Institute of Fashion Technology in association with the Art Library section of IFLA is Organising 3 day International Seminar from 15th to 17th February, 2011 at "India Internationa Center" New Delhi.The main theme of the conference is on "User Empowerment through Digital Technologies" which is one of the focussed topic highly debatable in present changed scenirio of the profession. For more information and for the details of the conference may visit NIFT Website www.nift.ac.in" Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.nift.ac.in -- 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 06 Oct '10

06 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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Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges
by Francis Jayakanth 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:54:29 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear Members, The Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) is organizing a one-day National Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges, on Friday 29th October 2010; 9.00 hrs. to 16.00 hrs. At the Seminar Hall, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar, Bangalore 560040 The objective of the Symposium is to provide an effective platform to learn, discuss, debate and develop a broad understanding of the next generation libraries and the technologies that drive such libraries. The program is designed in the form of a panel discussion. The panelists will comprise of experts from industry & academia. The discussion topics will include: - Next Generation Information Sources: Content, Access,Pricing, trends and Promotion & Usage - Next Generation Library Services: New model for library services based on library .2.0 - User expectations and required skills for managing the next generation libraries. On behalf of KALA, we invite your active participation in the symposium. The registration form is appended to this message. Registration Fee ---------------- Members of KALA and other professional associations - INR 250 Others - INR 350 Thanks and regards, For KALA: Ananda T.Byrappa Hon. General Secretary, KALA ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com Rajendra Babu H Hon. Joint Secretary, KALA Rajendra.Babu(a)capco.com Francis Jayakanth Hon. Vice President KALA franc(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in _________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM ----------------- Name (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms.): Designation: Institution /Organization: Mailing Address: E-mail: Phone: (R)__________________(O)___________________(M)______________ Payment Details*: Bank Daft No. __________ dated _________ Amount (Rs.) ____________ (*Drawn in favour of KALA, payable at Bangalore Drawn on (Bank) __________________________________________________ Signature Registration form should be mailed to: Karnataka State Library Association, # 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010

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Workshop on Academic Writing & Publication Workshop for Research Students
by Pawan Agrawal 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

*Dear library professionals* *Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar *in collaboration with *ICSSR-Western Regional Centre, Mumbai *organizes *Academic Writing & Publication Workshop **for **Research Students* *Between **November 14 to 20, 2010* Applications are invited for the Academic Writing and Publication Workshop for Research Students that will be held at Central University of Gujarat from November 16 to 20, 2010 . The workshop will be held in collaboration with ICSSR –Western Regional Centre and will offer research students in colleges and universities an opportunity to learn and discuss the techniques of research writing and publication. The workshop will (i) help participants understand how to structure research papers effectively, (ii) enhance their ability to critique, edit and review their own work, and (iii) familiarize them with the academic publication process. The themes that will be covered would include: - Writing a proposal - Review of literature - Critiquing a manuscript- Different perspectives - Information search - Citation styles, using end notes and foot notes - Analyzing data – qualitative and quantitative - Preparing a manuscript for publication - Organizing the argument - Different styles of writing - Making abstracts, synopsis *Resource Persons:* This workshop will be conducted by resource persons eminent in the field of social sciences who have experience in writing, editing and publishing research papers. The workshop will be structured as an intensive mix of lectures and discussions. The focus will be on interactive participation. *Who Is Eligible?* Students who have registered for M.Phil/Ph.D. in any university in the field of social sciences and who are preferably at the writing stage of their dissertation/thesis. *Applicants must submit one draft research paper or research proposal of about 2500 words to 4000 words (including footnotes/endnotes and references) that they have written along with their applications. Applications without the draft paper will not be considered. * *Travel and Accommodation:* Outstation participants will be paid travel by III AC by train from their place to Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar and back. *Application form* can be downloaded from * http://www.cug.ac.in/workshop2010* * * *Registration Fee: * Please submit a demand draft of Rs.150/- as processing fee (non-refundable) in favour of “Central University of Gujarat”, payable at Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, along with the application form. Selected candidates will have to pay an additional Rs. 500/- as registration fee after they are informed about their selection. *Important Dates:* Last date for Receipt of Applications: *15 October 2010* Date for informing applicants of selection: *1 November 2010. * Please send your application forms to : Prof. N.Rajaram, Coordinator, Academic Writing Workshop-2010, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030. Tel No: 079-23260208 Fax: 079-23260076. Email: aww2010(a)cug.ac.in -- Join hands, Join eLibrarian www.grou.ps/elibrarian Thanks and Regards ------ Pawan R. Agrawal Librarian Takshshila Centre for Learning Transpek Silox Industry Ltd. Kalali Road- Atladra Vadodara- 390012 Ph. 9376135580 http:\\www.grou.ps/elibrarian -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010): Web 2.0 technologies for Library Services
by shivaram gowda 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees, and its alumni, cordially invites you to the 6th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010). This year’s seminar will be on Web 2.0 Technologies for library services. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010): Web 2.0 technologies for Library Services Date: November 13, 2010 (Saturday) Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Target audience: Students of Library & Information Science course or its equivalent & budding information professionals. Seminar coverage: The Seminar is being conducted with an intention to create awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about the latest developments in the field of Information and Communication technologies applicable to LIS profession. This year's Seminar will give an overview on Web 2.0 technology tools like RSS feeds, Wikis, Mashup, Blogs, etc., and customize those to Library & Information services. There will also be a session dealing with career building strategies and alternate carrier opportunities for LIS professionals. Registration fee: Rs. 150/- for Students and Rs. 350/- for budding professionals. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Number of participants restricted to 40 (due to Space constraint), it will be first come first served basis. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/ Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/registration2010.html With regards NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Tagore National Fellowship to Prof. P.B.Mangla (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 04:45:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Dear colleagues It is with great pleasure, i wish to inform all library professionals that as a part of the 150th celeberations of Rabindranath Tagore ,Govt. of India, Ministry of Culture has awarded Tagore National Fellowships to some eminent persons in select fields of Knowledge.� Prof. P.B. Mangla is a natural choice in Library and Information Science. This Fellowship is for a term of 2 years. He will be working on a Project about Public Library Service for Delhi in attachment with RRRLF.He will be paid honorarium + Contingent expenses to complete the project.� People willing to congratulate Prof. Mangla on this prestigious award may contact him on :� Telephone: 098103110151 E. Mail: manglapb(a)gmail.com Prof Shabahat Husain Department of Library and Information Sc A.M.U. Aligarh

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