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Invitation for NCSI-Net Monthly lecture
by shivaram gowda 11 May '10

11 May '10

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net Lecture scheduled on 22nd of May 2010 (Fourth Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the lecture Topic: Document Delivery made Easy Speaker: Mr. Anil Kumar, Information Specialist, John .F.Welch technology Center Pvt Ltd Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall Date & Time: 22/05/2010, 11AM Kindly confirm your Participation 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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Vacancies at NID Cell SNDT University Mumbai
by Mailing List Admin 11 May '10

11 May '10

Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 11:57:39 +0530 From: Perin Marolia <pvmarolia(a)gmail.com> Prof. Harsha Parekh, who retired as Librarian of the SNDT Women's University Library and Head of the SHPT School of Library Science is the Hon. Director of the NID Cell, and Dr. Perin Marolia is the Co-ordinator. The NID Cell carries out its objective of disseminating information to the members of the UGC Programme, through its website. It also maintains a library of print and digital materials. An e-group of members is planned, as well as various information dissemination activities. The NID Cell wishes to recruit TWO professional staff in the grade of Lecturer. The details are as follows: *Two posts in the scale of Lecturer =96 1 Open and 1 reserved for SC* *Qualifications : * 1. Good academic record with at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade at Master=92s Degree Level in Library and Information science/Women=92s Studies/Information technology/Computer Applications or in Social Sciences /Humanities with a Women=92s Studies component. 2. National Eligibility Test (NET) or SET as per rules 3. Good knowledge of Information Technology. *Job description:* The team at the NID Cell is responsible for : - Identifying, acquiring and managing literature and data (print and electronic) on relevant issues - Creating and maintaining contents for a web site (including databases, digital library, discussion groups, a calendar of events etc.) - Innovative dissemination service to a widely distributed target group - Networking and coordination with regional and sub-regional coordinators - Networking with international agencies *The work of the Lecturers will be:* To search out and prepare data for the website of the project, to identify and acquire resources (print and digital) for the NID Cell, and to carry out other information-related and administrative work as assigned by the Co-ordinator of the NID Cell. The job does not involve any teaching. Kindly note that the positions are temporary and contractual, initially for a period of 1 year, and if found suitable, will be extended till March 31, 2012. Further, they are non-vacational but have the benefit of Privilege Leave (20 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Casual Leave (8 days) each year, with no privileges of encashment or accumulation of leave. *Remuneration:* Rs. 26,000 (consolidated), likely to be revised. The remuneration is on an ad-hoc basis with an annual increment. The University does not have any accommodation facilities for ad-hoc staff. Apply to: Prof. Harsha Parekh, Hon. Director, NID Cell, SNDT Women=92s University Library, 2nd. floor, Patkar Hall building, 1 Nathibai Thackersey Road, Churchgate, Mumbai = 400 020 to reach on or before May 27, 2010 by 05:00 p.m. Applications may be sent by email to nidcell(a)gmail.com

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Talk on Bibliometric Indicators
by Mailing List Admin 11 May '10

11 May '10

Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 11:52:28 +0530 (IST) From: S.Jayashree <jay(a)nal.res.in> Dear Professionals National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL) is organising interesting talks by Dr. Gangan Pratap on "Research Assessment using Bibliometrics Indicators". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Details of the Talk: 13 May 2010 * The measurement of science * Principles and practice 14 May 2010 * The assessment of Indian science * A thermodynamical approach to bibliometric sequences Time: 3 P.M. Venue: KTMD Seminar HALL, NAL. About the talk: In these lectures, the stage is set for the need for measuring and quantifying scientific activity. The tools used are borrowed from bibliometrics, and the definition of the elements and principles of bibliometrics will be taken up, as well as an assessment of the state of Indian Science. The final lecture shows how bibliometric assessment can go beyond conventional statistics and use thermodynamical insights for quantification. About the Speaker: Dr. Gangan Prathap, an eminent scientist assumed charge as Director, NISCAIR on 23 February 2009. Previously he was Vice Chancellor, Cochin University of Science & Technology and Director, C-MMACS/CSIR. He did his B.Tech.(Aero. Engg.)at IIT Madras, 1974 and holds the first rank in Ph.D.(Aero. Engg.)from IIT Madras, 1978. He is a researcher who has bagged the President of India Prize for the 1st rank in BTech Degree Course, IIT Madras, 1969-1974 and the S S Bhatnagar Prize in Science and Technology, 1990 . He has gone on deputations to various countries such as Germany, China, USA, USSR, S. Korea, France, Austria and S. Africa. He has 90 publications in International Journals, over 300 short papers, reports, technical memoranda, papers/lectures at Symposia and Conferences and has written many papers on scientometrics.He has authored a book titled "Finite Element method in Structural Mechanics." ALL ARE WELCOME. Note: Please contact us in advance for the purpose of security clearance. Poornima Narayana ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr.Poornima Narayana Head, ICAST, National Aerospace Laboratories, HAL Airport Road, Bangalore 560 017. Contact: 080-25086080/6081(O) E mail: poornima(a)nal.res.in

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Article requested from Economic and Political weekly
by Binod Yadav 11 May '10

11 May '10

Dear colleague, Please find the details here and provide me the said article. Title: How equal?women in premchand's writings Creator: G. Panday Title of periodical and other details: Economic and political weekly, vol. xxi, No. 50, December 13, 1986 Look forward to your response. -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, One of our research scholar need the article entitled as "Effects of the transcendental meditation program on adaptive mechanisms: Changes in hormone levels and responses to stress after 4 months of practice" authored by Christopher R. K. MacLean, Kenneth G. Walton, et.al. from the source journal "Psychoneuroendocrinology" Vol. Volume 22, Issue 4, May 1997, Pages 277-295. Article URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6TBX-3RH6F2G-6-1&_… -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Publisher seeks patent: Scientist applies to protect online reviewing and journal-publishing process.
by Babu Rajendra 10 May '10

10 May '10

http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100507/full/news.2010.229.html Warm Regards, H Rajendra Babu Manager - Sensitive Information Capco Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Symphony Innovation and Excellence Centre, Sy. No. 13/1, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore- 560103 T-+91-80-3027 2383 rajendra.babu(a)capco.com The information in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender of this email immediately. You should not copy, use or disseminate the information contained in the email. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Capco. http://www.capco.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post a message to all subscribers
by kamal Saxena 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear members 03 Posts of Library Personnels to be engaged for one year have been advertised. Any body with Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of 55% marks where grading system is practiced and a consistently good academic record with knowledge on computerization of ibrary may apply. 1. Name of the applicant (in block letters) 2. Father’s Name : 3. Permanent address & Contact Telephone Numbers : 4. Date of Birth : 5. Educational Qualifications : *Exam Passed* *Name of Board/Institute/Univ.* *Year of passing* *% of marks OGPA* *Division* *Subject* *Remarks* 1. Experience if any : 2. Name of the latest employer, if any : 3. Any other relevant information : Signature of applicant Full Name with address Library Personnel will initially engaged for one year. The engagements can be extended further on the . basis of their performance if needed. The engagement will be terminated automatically if the regular selection is made on the post against which Library Personnel is engaged. The candidates should apply on plain paper with the following information to University Librarian, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar latest by *May 19, 2010* upto *5.00 P.M.* Candidate fulfilling the above qualifications should appear for the interview on* May 20, 2010* at *11.00 A.M.* in the office of the University Librarian. No separate interview letter will be issued; No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates by the University for attending the interview. There will be no liability on the University, whatsoever on account of engaging the candidate for Library Personnel. Attested copies of the certificates/degree/testimonials must be enclosed with Bio Data. Originals should be produced at the time of interview. University Librarian For further details please visit http://www.gbpuat.ac.in K.P.Saxena Asstt. Librarian G.B.Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar -263145 Dist. US Nagar, Uttarakhand, INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Web design
by C T K 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear Professionals, You can create your own, beautiful library web page without spending money. Web hosting is free and no advertisements. http://www.wix.com You can see our library web page on http://www.wix.com/citlib/citechlibrary -- C.T.Kantharaj Librarian, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K.R.Puram, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Plan to lift ban on deemed tag
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 10 May '10

10 May '10

New Delhi. May 7: The human resource development ministry is preparing to again start awarding deemed university status to institutions, lifting a ban it had imposed in June 2009, officials have told The Telegraph. The move comes after a massive pile-up of applications from institutions aspiring to the deemed tag, which allows them to award degrees without direct legislative scrutiny unlike full-fledged universities. But the decision to re-open the deemed university “bazaar” — as some officials jokingly referred to the move — comes amid a feeling that the tough new regulations adopted will help enforce standards at these institutions. The new regulations — reported by The Telegraph on April 20 — require new aspirants to hold the highest possible rating that is offered by accreditation agencies. Institutions must exist as colleges for 15 years before they become eligible for deemed university status. They are also barred from offering distance education courses. The ban on awarding deemed university status was formally put in place by HRD minister Kapil Sibal on June 4 through an order to the University Grants Commission. The UGC was also asked to conduct an inquiry into all 130 institutions already granted deemed university status. The ministry conducted a parallel probe. While the UGC probe recommended that all 130 deemed universities be allowed to retain their tag, the ministry review found 88 of them unfit. It suggested that 44 among these 88 be given three years to try and improve their standards. It also recommended that the remaining 44 be stripped of their deemed status immediately. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on these deemed universities. The Centre had asked the Supreme Court to stay admissions to these 44 deemed universities till it decided the issue, but the court has turned the request down. The apex court had earlier ordered the government not to act against these institutions till it had delivered its verdict. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/09/2010 08:36:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] HC stays order making NET must for lecturer posts
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 10 May '10

10 May '10

CHENNAI: A single judge order upholding the UGC's decision to withdraw the exemption given to those who had completed MPhil before 1993 from clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State-Level Eligibility Test (SLET) for appointment as lecturers has been stayed by a division bench of the Madras high court. The bench comprising Justice Elipe Dharma Rao and Justice KK Sasidharan stayed the order on an appeal filed by three guest lecturers working in government colleges on contract basis, without the NET/SLET qualification. It all started with a UGC notification dated July 11, 2009, noting that henceforth NET/SLET qualification would be the minimum eligibility for all lecturer-aspirants, including those who had completed their MPhil before December 31, 1993. That is, the notification effectively dispensed with the exemption that had been extended to those who had completed their MPhil degree before the cut-off date, from clearing the NET/SLET. The state government issued a consequent order on March 29. Challenging the notification and the consequent GO, a batch of writ petitions were filed in the high court. Last month, a single judge upheld the validity of the notificiation and the GO. Assailing the order, the present writ appeal has been filed by the guest lecturers, who contended that guest lecturers possessing pre-1993 MPhil degree were working in various colleges for a period ranging from seven years to 13 years. They said the state government must either come out with a regularisation scheme as a one-time measure or give reasonable time' for such candidates to equip themselves and clear the NET/SLET examination. Till such time, they should be allowed to continue in their services, they said. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/09/2010 08:33:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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