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Invitation for 5th Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture - reminder
by shivaram gowda 01 Jun '10

01 Jun '10

Dear Members I cordially invite you to the Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture (2010). The details of the lecture are given below: Title: “Why are our readers not using Learning Objects?” Speaker: Prof. Srinivasa Ramani International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore Date: Friday, 4th June, 2010 Time: 6.00 PM (Coffee/Tea: 5.30 PM onwards) Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Dr. S. Venkadesan, Librarian, JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc, will preside over the talk. Description about the Talk: The term “Learning Objects” had been inspired partly by the vision of object oriented programming. Learning content in various forms, bundled with code as necessary, and packaged in a standard form, were expected to be “objects” that could be reused in multiple contexts easily. However, many deviated from this vision over the course of time, and were willing to accept the definition of a Learning Object (LO) as a resource, usually digital and web-based, that can be used and re-used to support learning. The multimedia, hypertext and interactivity dimensions of such resources stimulated a lot of work. We can look at the LO movement as a part of the Open Educational Resources movement – one of the early drivers of the Web 2.0 phenomenon. Most authors who wished to promote the reuse of their creation were putting their LOs into the public domain. The increasing use of web based material for learning in a variety of contexts and the enormous growth of content on the Web makes LOs an important topic for the attention of everyone in the professions associated with information delivery. Visionaries in the field recognized the importance of metadata and standardization, and for a time, discussion of metadata standards for LO’s was a necessary component of conferences. We will look at what happened to the promise of easy and systematic search for LOs. Most visions do not predict the future any better than weather forecasts, but they do enable concerted attacks to be mounted on important problems. Some of the current visions deal with two insights: a) Locating and using content on the Web would be a lot easier and satisfactory if the systems used have relevant information about the user and personalize their efforts to help the user in the best possible manner. b) The forms of education in wide use need to be changed dramatically. The future school will not resemble the schools we all went to. The Web will change all that. All of us concerned with the creation, management and delivery of information content need to give attention to information designed to promote serious learning. The fact that we are all continuing to learn, much after our leaving college, is an indication relevant to the future of education. Please confirm your presence to NCSI-Net coordinators With regards NCSI-Net coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, NAL CSIR, 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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MyLISA Celebrated its 9th Annual Day
by SUNIL M.V. 31 May '10

31 May '10

Dear Professional Friends, MyLISA (Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association) celebrated its 9th Annual Day Celebration on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Library professionals from Mysore, Bangalore and around Mysore participated in the celebration. Please visit www.mylisa.org for more information. With sincere regards, Brief Report: The Guest of Honor Prof. V.G. Talawar, Honrable Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore inagurated the 9th Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) Annual Day on May 29, 2010 at JSS Center for Management Studies Auditorium, SJCE Campus, Mysore. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest of the event, retired Vice-Chancellor Prof. P. Venkataramaiah said that remarkable advances have been witnessed in the field of information science. The proof of a good library is the extent to which the available services and facilities have been made available to the users, he said. Prof. Venkataramaiah released the association newsletter - MyLISA NEWS. Prof. B.G. Sangameshwara, Principal, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, launched the association website (www.mylisa.org) and called for a serious debate on how to face the many challenges in the library field. Prof. Mallinatha Kumbara, President, MYLISA, presided. Secretary Mr. K.K. Basappa was present. Staff of the libraries of various institutions took part. -------------------------------- Sunil MV Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road Siddartha Nagar, Mysore Phone : 0821 - 2420490/491 2429722/161 Fax: 0821-2425557 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission Notification
by vijay anand 31 May '10

31 May '10

Dear Friends, The Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal has announced BLIS course in their Noida Campus. Admission will be done on merit prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the eligibility examination. The last date to receive application form is 19 July, 2010. The filled application form should reach to bhopal campus. For more information and application form please visit the university website www.mcu.ac.in or call 0755-2553523 (Bhopal Campus), 0120-4260640 (Noida Campus), 0733- 2248895 (Kandwa Campus) LIBRARY Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication,Bhopal Noida Campus -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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questionnaire
by subhash khode 31 May '10

31 May '10

Respected sir/madam, I am writing a research paper entitled “USE OF VARIOUS MAILING LISTS BY LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS IN INDIA: A STUDY ”. For this purpose, Kindly fill the Questionnaire. Thank to all of you who alreadly reply to me by my previous link. http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=KNHOII_38430a73 Subhash Khode Chief Librarian Mahakal Institute of Technology Behind Air Strip, Dewas Road Ujjain(MP) subhashkhode(a)yahoo.com -- 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 Building & Managing Institutional Repositories
by Mailing List Admin 31 May '10

31 May '10

Date: 30 May 2010 17:29:32 -0000 From: Nadeem Akhtar khan <khannadeem(a)rediffmail.com> National Workshop on Building & Managing Institutional Repositories (28th June -2nd July) Organiser Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir Collaboration INFLIBNET (Ahmadabad) INTRODUCTION Present day institutions, libraries and information centres are extensively using the Information technology for information management. As part of storage and access of digital assets and information, these are developing digital libraries, e-repositories, ETD repositories, LOR, Courseware Portals, and Gateways etc. Besides Open Source Software have gained rapid momentum world over due to economic and technical sustainability to develop and maintain these initiatives for wider dissemination and preservation of e-content. Dspace is most popular Open source software jointly developed by MIT Libraries and HP labs for digital asset management. It helps to create, index, retrieve various forms of digital content besides being adaptable to different community needs, Interoperable among various systems and adhering to international standards. Given the significance of the software the workshop is aimed to sensitize and encourage the LIS Professionals to build digital libraries and repositories. The thrust is to provide practical training to the participants in building digital library collections and deliberate over issues of allied areas.It will also facilitate interaction between experts and participants to bridge the knowledge gap and initiate capacity building activities. The deliberations of the experts during the workshop will help to develop a road map for the digitization and organisation of scholarly publications, theses and courseware etc in the country. OBJECTIVES The workshop will offer a platform to all stakeholders to enable them to discuss and debate the current and emerging technologies for providing better and effective services. The major objectives are: 1.Provide an overview of the open Source Software and allied areas. 2.To train in installation, Customisation and upgradation of Digital repositories. 3.Build Institutional and subject Repositories in different institutions using Dspace encompassing different digital assets. METHODOLOGY The pedagogy will rely mainly on: 1 Lectures 2 Demonstration 3 Hands on Practice RESOURCE PERSONS Resource Persons/experts will be drawn from INFLIBNET, NISCAIR, Directorate of IT&SS, Department of Computer Sciences and Department of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir. PARTICIPANTS The programme is open to Scholars, researchers, librarians, information managers, information scientists, museum managers and archive institutions etc having basic knowledge of computers and aptitude for open source software and Digital Libraries. The Participants are limited to 40. VENUE Department of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar 190006. The department has two computer labs with 40 computer systems with high speed internet access and state of art technology. Besides the department has developed Digital Repository (KNoor) which is accessible at http://dspace.uok.edu.in:8080/dspace/for uploading e-contents of three premier institutes of J & K using Dspace. DURATION: 5 Days (28th June – 2nd July, 2010) REGISTRATION: Participants can apply on the enclosed Proforma along with Registration fee of Rs 2500.00 in the form of Cheque/draft drawn in favour of Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir. For further query/information feel free to contact Coordinator: Nadim Akhtar Khan Email: nadim(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in khannadeem(a)rediffmail.com Cell: 09796715909 09419900303 (Prof S M Shafi) Head & Director Workshop Registration Form National Workshop on Building and Managing Institutional Repositories June 28 – July 2nd, 2010 Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Organisation: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________ Cell No. _______________________________________________________________________ Registration Fee: Rs. 2500/= enclosed herein vide cheque / Draft No. __________________________ dated _________________________ Bank _________________________________________________ drawn in favour of Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir. Signature Name: Date : Mail to: Head, Department of Library & Information Science,University of Kashmir Hazratbal-190006. Email: nadim(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in or khannadeem(a)rediffmail.com

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Couldn't find this article anywhere: Please help
by manoj kumar pant 31 May '10

31 May '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Following article in urgently required. Website quality evaluations: criteria and tools NG Dragulanescu - The International information & library review, 2002 – Elsevier Manoj Kumar Pant Assistant Librarian, Amrapali Institute, Shiksha Nagar,Lamachaur, Haldwani, Uttarakhand. 9012226260 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Excellent opportunity for Procurement Officer‏
by विनायक गोंजारे 29 May '10

29 May '10

> > > Dear Group Members, >> > > >> Excellent opening with Coralhub.com, a company which started in Sept 2009 >> as a book site, has plans to expand as a complete Online shopping Experience >> for the entire globe >> >> >> Designation : Procurement Manager >> >> Main Responsibilities : The incumbentâ€™s primary job function would be to >> develop Tie ups with books publishers and distributors >> >> >> RESPONSIBILITIES: >> >> >> Job Description >> >> >> >> - Procurement >> >> - Vendor payment on time >> >> - Getting new titles and stock list from the publishers and distributors >> >> - Relationship management with the book vendors >> >> >> Location : Mumbai >> >> >> Exp : 2-7 yrs >> >> If interested please send your updated CV with your Current and Expected >> CTC in following ID >> > > >> *melrosaf(a)trml.co.in* (melrosaf(a)trml.co.in) >> >> Best regards, >> Melrosa Fernandes >> >> Tel: +91-22- 40458242 > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MLOSC crosses 1800 mark today...
by Ajay Kamble 29 May '10

29 May '10

Dear all, MLOSC Membership crosses 1800 mark today... Thanks to all those are in constant touch with MLOSC... Request to be in touch with MLOSC to those whom have no or less time for profession... Welcome to all library professionals whom have recently join MLOSC... Hats off to all those helping hands whom had helped in spreading MLOSC in every direction... as we all know... MLOSC is the study circle of the librarians, for the librarians, by the librarians and with the librarians... With lot of thanks and 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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Applications are invited for the post of LIBRARIAN at the Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
by Girija Srinivasan 27 May '10

27 May '10

Dear Moderator, Could you pl. circulate this notice? Thanks. Girija Srinivasan ---------------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited for the post of LIBRARIAN at the Raman Research Institute, Bangalore The Raman Research Institute is a premier research Institute conducting studies in basic sciences including soft condensed matter, light and matter physics, theoretical physics and astronomy and astrophysics. The Institute has a modern library that combines print and electronic media with the mandate to provide knowledge access using modern-day library and information technology. Active networking with related institutions to enable far-reaching and cost-effective access is a major initiative of the RRI library. Applications are invited for the post of LIBRARIAN (unreserved). RRI seeks a dynamic self-motivated team leader with the demonstrated competence and potential to maintain the eminence and relevance of the library. For details please go to the following site: http://www.rri.res.in/other_openings.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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misuse of my mail id
by gayathri sen 27 May '10

27 May '10

Dear professional friends, Please ignore the mail which many of you have received from the id librarian_pesit(a)yahoo.co.in. My email is being misused and since I have received too many calls from my professional friends and this ID had mostly library professionals addresses, I am requesting the moderator to announce this in the lis-forum. I have lodged a complaint to cyber crime office through email. Thanks to all of you who had so much concern for my welfare. Gayathri Sen PESIT -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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