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Please update your email addresses
by Jagtar Singh 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear IATLIS Members, Kindly send your latest email addresses for communication at the following email address: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Regards, Jagtar 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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Bill Gates Foundation Funding for Public Libraries - 2011
by Dr. Indira Koneru 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear Professionals, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Access to Learning Award (ATLA). The Award is part of the Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative and honors institutions like public libraries and similar organizations that provide communities, especially the poor and the disadvantaged in developing countries with free access to computers and the internet. Only organizations outside of the United States can apply. The Award will specially recognize those efforts which are innovative in providing the following key services to the needy people:Free public access to computers and the Internet.Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can help improve their lives.Technology training for library staff.Outreach to underserved communities. The award recipient will receive $1 million (U.S. How to Apply for the 2011 AwardDownload the application from the link below and save it to your computer.Confirm your organization’s eligibility. Please read all the information on the form carefully.Complete the application in English and follow all of the provided instructions.Submit your completed application online. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/atla/Pages/access-to-learning-award-submit-a… Applications have to be submitted online in English. The deadline to submit applications is 30 September 2010. For more information, visit this link. I request you all to spread this across the various Directorate of Public Libraries and NGOs working in this area. Thanks & regards,Indira -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. R. Raman Nair bagged Chattambi Swami Award
by Vimal Kumar 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Mahatma Gandhi University Librarian Dr. R. Raman Nair (http://raman.net.ms/) has bagged the Chattambi Swami Award instituted by the Attukal Devi Temple Trust. The award is for his initiative to preserve and disseminate the digital archives on the saint. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 and a citation. Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran will distribute the award on Tuesday at a function to be held as part of the birth anniversary of the Swami at the Chattambi Swami Smarakam, Thiruvananthapuram. The Chattambi Swami Archive Project was designed for conserving published and unpublished works, letters, diaries, notes, memoirs, photographs and other data related to Swami and his associates. It will be made open world wide through the Internet. Raman Nair along with his wife, had authored the first research based on Chattambi Swami recently. News Courtesy: The New Indian Express, 31 August 2010 More details at http://mgulmoments.blogspot.com/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Conversion of Excel file into ISO file format.
by Anil Mishra 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear All, I want to know that how to covert the excel file (.xls format) inwhich i am having the book records, to MARC format (ISO format). Do you have any idea regarding this pls share some info. -- Thanks & Regards, Anil Kumar Mishra LIO, NCHRC NIHFW, New Delhi -110067 Mob. 09582951060 Email id- amishra(a)nihfw.org www.nihfw.org Google Profile Anil's Information Portal - gateway to ICT in LIS Visit India's first Repository on Child Health - the gateway to information on child health in Inida -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Are you an online author?
by zafar iqbal 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear Professional, Are you an Online Author? Ever published in electronic media? or support the Open access movement ? If YES, please go through following link: http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?survey_ID=KBKJHJ_69dfea8c&prev… -- Regards, Mohamed Musthafa. K Dept. of Lib & Info. Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, UP, INDIA - 202002 Cell No. 09557633714 http://musthafalis.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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temp. trainee with Blisc, or diptoma, or JOC
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Applicatins are invited for Temporary project trainees at JRD tata Memorial library J.R.D. TATA MEMORIAL LIBRARY INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE BANGALORE-560 012 INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PROJECT TRAINEES Advertisement No.L/L-3A/2010 dated 28th April, 2010 Number of positions 2 (Gen-1, SC/OBC-1) Duration Up to march 2011. The duration will be extended or reduced at the discretion of the authorities. Minimum Qualification Bachelor of library and information science under 10+2+3+1 awarded by any recognized university, Government of India or Diploma in Library & Information Science under 10+2+2 years of study, awarded by Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka. Or Job Oriented Course (JOC) in Library & Information Science under 10+2 years of study awarded by Directorate of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka. The candidates should have secured at least Second Class or equivalent grade (Pass Class or equivalent grade in case of SC/ST candidates) in BLISc or Diploma or JOC. Sound knowledge in Library activities and basic knowledge of computers is desirable. Job Description The selected candidate has to carry out the routine house keeping activities in the library like : 1. Re-shelving of the used documents 2. Maintenance of the stack area of the library 3. Stock verification 4. any other work assigned from time to time Chudamani -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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regarding some Pharma Journals
by surajit sarkar 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear Professionals, We want to subscribe some International and National Journals for Pharmacy for our B- school. Kindly send some list of National and International Journals for subscription with price list. Waiting for your reply, Thanks Regards, Surajit Sarkar Asst Librarian Eastern Institute Of Integrated Learning in Managment(EIILM) Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reopening of the Max Mueller Bhavan Library in New Delhi
by Seth, Renu 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

The Library at Max Mueller Bhavan Reopens with a New Fascinating Look The Goethe-Institut is the cultural organization of the Federal Republic of Germany. In India the Goethe-Institut is known as Max Mueller Bhavan (MMB) in honour of the German Indologist Friedrich Max Mueller. For more than 50 years, the library at Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi, has been a resource and an inspiration for Indians interested in German language, culture and society. An excellent collection on German artists, poets and philosophers is the major attraction for the library readers. Over 3000 students attending the German language courses per year at MMB enjoy the library as a space for learning and meeting. To meet the growing and diverse needs of its readers, the library has been completely redesigned and opens its doors with a fascinating new look. Flexible space, an aesthetically appealing design, state-of-the-art technical equipment and furniture characterize the new library. The facilities include an attractive lounge area, comfortable group and individual work areas, modern multi-media stations as well as an ever growing collection of books and audiovisual media. With its creative new interior design, the library can be transformed into a multipurpose space for film screenings, readings, and lectures. To inaugurate and introduce the new library, Max Mueller Bhavan organizes a Library Week. On this occasion, Dr. Klaus Ulrich Werner, Director of the Philological Library of the Freie Universität and a leading German expert on modern and innovative library buildings, has been invited. He will outline the key qualities of flexible user-oriented library space and will show some remarkable examples of new academic and public libraries. We invite you to join us on: September 8, 6.30 pm "Building the Library of the Future" by Dr. Klaus Ulrich Siddhartha Hall, Goethe-Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi September 7-9, Library Week: for further information about the programmes please visit www.goethe.de/newdelhi <http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi> Please send us your confirmation, if you are participating in the event. Yours sincerely, Renu Seth Chief Librarian Regional Library Max Mueller Bhavan 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110001 Telephone +91-11-23329506 seth(a)delhi.goethe.org <mailto:seth@delhi.goethe.org> http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi <http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistant. Temporary vacancy at IGIDR, Mumbai
by G.K.MANJUNATH 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Applications are invited from residents of Mumbai for a temporary post of Project Assistant, to reach the undersigned on or before Sept 5, 2010. Qualification: M.Li.Sc or equivalent with minimum 55% marks Age : Below 28 years Skills : Knowledge of Thesaurus and very good communication skill. [English Language] Familiarity with any one bibliographic software [CDS/ISIS or WINISIS] and computer keyboard operations. Candidates should have good general reading habits & interest in current affairs related to politics, economy, national and international events. Salary : Rs.12000 to Rs.15000/- PM Duration of the project - 4 months, till December 2010 and likely to continue. Contact : gkm(a)igidr.ac.in Job involves indexing and abstracting articles published in Indian social science journals, working papers and compilation of details of forth coming conferences for the portal 'Open Index Initiative ' [ http://oii.igidr.ac.in ] thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Library Information Assistant (2) at Indian Institute of Technology, Rajasthan
by Vinod Singh 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Senior Library Information Assistant (9300-34800, GP-4200): 2(UR) Last date: Sep 20, 2010. Click for Advertisement : http://www.iitk.ac.in/iitj/Website%20Advertisement%20for%20Non%20Academic%2… Application form: http://www.iitk.ac.in/iitj/Application%20Form_nonappoint.pdf Essential (1) Bachelor of library science from a recognized University / Institute securing a minimum of 60% marks in 10, 10+2, Graduation and B. Lib. (2) Two years experience in a reputed library and knowledge of relevant computer applications. Desirable Candidates possessing higher academic qualification and/or experience, and knowledge of Library automation & networking will be preferred. With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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