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Now, books at the doorstep of senior citizens, disabled (Chandigarh)
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Now, books at the doorstep of senior citizens, disabled TNN, Sep 8, 2009, 01.34am IST CHANDIGARH: There is cheer for senior citizens and disabled in Chandigarh who are fond of reading books and magazines. UT administration has decided to take the library to the doorsteps of senior citizens who are fond of reading but cannot visit libraries owing to the age factor or physical deformity. All that they will have to do for availing the facility is to ring up a number and convey what all they want to read. The scheme is being launched on September 8, World Literacy Day. Conceived under the community outreach programme, the education department, in collaboration with state NSS cell and central state library, has arranged to execute the scheme and deliver books and magazines at houses of senior citizens and disabled with the help of NSS volunteers. Director higher education Ajoy Sharma, the brain behind the scheme, said, "Such persons require assistance and we are doing our best to reach out to them, for ensuring that they do not feel handicapped and their reading habit is sustained. If the aged and disabled cannot come to the library, let the library go to them," he quipped. The modalities of implementation of the scheme have already been worked out. For convenience sake, Chandigarh has been divided into five zones- north, east, west, south and central. Every zone will have two coordinators and 12 NSS volunteers. All that the senior citizens and disabled have got to do is to ring up 2701269 and tell the person at the other end what books or magazines they want to read. The librarians will approach the coordinator in their respective areas who will further assign the work to NSS volunteers. The delivery will be made thrice in a week- on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, over 15 days. The volunteers will deliver and collect the books or magazines from their houses. State librarian Suraj P Nagpal said Chandigarh had central state library, Sector-17, state library, Sector-34, three branch libraries at Manimajra, one in village Badheri and a reading room at Burail. Besides, the city has a mobile library. The total number of members of these libraries is about 45,000. Out of these, about 200 to 300 members are not able to visit the libraries due to one reason or another. Bikram Rana, state liaison officer, NSS cell, UT, said the move would indeed be a service to senior citizens and disabled. Involvement of NSS volunteers, numbering more than 12,000 in Chandigarh, would definitely inculcate the feeling of community service in them, he added. Volunteers would also be assigned the duty of enrolling new members in their respective areas. All formalities will be completed at their houses. The forms, complete in all respects, will be handed over to the state librarian, who will make the enrolments and issue identity cards, Rana said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/chandigarh/Now-books-at-the-do… http://snipurl.com/uf2c9 sent by --- Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278 http://www.google.com/profiles/vyasamoorthy. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Sr. Librarian and Librarian
by Veeru 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, Post of Sr. Librarian and Librarian at National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research, Shanti Marg, Shamla Hills, Bhopal 462002 (M.P.). Posted: 17 Feb 2010 10:14 PM PST Last Date: 25.03.2010 Web: http://www.nitttrbpl.ac.in -- with regards Virupaksh BH LIM Trainee, NCSI/JRD Tata Memorial Library , IISc ,Bangalore-50012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age at DSACE, Tiruchendur
by Arunachalam Hariharan 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

State Level One day Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age 20th March 2010 Organized by Central Library Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Tiruchendur-628215 & SALIS Tirunelveli Chapter (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science) Convener Mr. N. Selvaganapathi Librarian Venue Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Tiruchendur-628215 --------------------------------------------------- About the Seminar Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes since the dawn of the 21st century and facing many challenges. The impact of IT affected the traditional role and services of the Libraries and LIS professionals. Libraries are moving from print to digital resources. Redefining the Library is a need of the hour to meet the opportunities and challenges in the digital age. Libraries find ways and means to reshape and rethink the services and to add value and remain relevant in this rapidly changing and competitive environment. It is high time to plan strategies to redefine the roles and services of LIS Centres and the professionals to meet the challenges in the knowledge society and demands of the future generation. LIS professionals must learn new skills and adopt newer technologies to face the new technological challenges, if they wish to remain relevant for the future. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Objectives The objective of the seminar is to discuss the following areas and exchange of knowledge and ideas among professionals towards redefining the Library and Library services  Information need of the google generation  Redefining library systems, functions, process and services – planning and strategy  Redefining the role and skills of LIS Professionals  Next generation search, web tools and techniques  Innovative value added LIS services  Digital Library challenges  Re-think the physical spaces and digital infrastructure  The Impacts and Implications of Technological Change  Partnership with other organization  Marketing of LIS services  Opportunity and challenges in the 21st Century ---------------------------- Resource Persons Experts from reputed institutions Eligibility Practicing Librarians, information professionals, teachers and students ----------------------------------------------------- Last date for registration 15.03.2010 Registration Fee : Rs.150/- DD drawn in favour of The Secretary, Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Payable at Tiruchendur About Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aditanar Educational Institution (AEI), a registered society founded by the Late Thiru. Si.Pa. ADITANAR established Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering in 1995 with the principle objective of bringing quality education within the reach of the weaker section, particularly in rural areas. It already has in its fold 5 other educational institutions in Tiruchendur. Dr. B. SIVANTHI ADITYAN is the Chairman of AEI and the Founder-Chairman of Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Dr. Adityan is a renowned Educationist, an enterprising industrialist, a newspaper Baron of high repute, a Sports personality cum sports Administrator and a quiet and unassuming Philanthropist. Under his visionary guidance, the college is growing in all the aspects. About the Library Central Library of Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering was founded in 1995 with a small collection of books. Today the library has grown into a system with more than 27,000 volumes of books, 140 national periodicals and 218 e-journals. The College library system caters to the needs of the UG and PG degree courses conducted by the College. The library acquires all the text, reference books and other reading materials prescribed in the syllabus for the courses offered. It is a gift to the faculty pursuing Ph.D. Faculty from nearby colleges are also utilizing the e-journal sections of the Central Library. About SALIS SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all spheres of Library and Information Science (LIS) by organizing various programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, training programs on emerging topics for the benefit of LIS professionals in the country jointly with reputed institutions. SALIS has chapters at Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Nagpure and New Delhi to serve the respective regions. SALIS publishes books, journals, news letter to disseminate latest developments in the field, undertakes projects and offer various knowledge based and technology driven services to LIS centres. One of the objectives of SALIS is to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality services. REGISTRATION FORM State Level Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age 20.03.2010 Name : Designation : Institution Address for Communication : Tel. : Off Res. E-mail ID : Mobile No : Particulars of Payment (Bank Draft) Name of the Bank : __________________ Rs. _________ D D No. _______________ Date _______________ Date: Signature of the Applicant Organising Committee Patron Dr. J.Maheswaran, Principal, Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar college of Engineering, Tiruchendur Convener Mr. N. Selvaganapathi, Librarian Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar college of Engineering Tiruchendur Co-Ordinators 1. Mr. P. Rajendran, Asst. Librarian, Dr.SACOE 2. Mr. S. Arockiaraj, Lecturer Dep. of Mathematics, Dr. SACOE 3. Mr. Peter Devadoss, Lecturer Dep. of ECE, Dr. SACOE Advisory Committee Dr. S. Surianarayanan Librarian, Sri.Paramakalyani college, Alwarkurichi Dr. Martin Arockiasamy Librarian, St. Xaviers college, Palayamkottai Dr. A. Lawrence Mary Librarian, TDMNS College, Tkallikulam. Dr. K.Vinitha Librarian, National Engineering college, Kovilpatti Mr. A. Esakki Librarian, District Central Library, Tirunelveli Mr. Muthukrishanan Librarian, Aditanar college of Arts & Science, Tiruchendur. Dr. Balasubramanian Deputy Librarian, M.S. University, Tirunelveli Completed registration form can be sent to: Mr.N.Selvaganapathi, Librarian & Convener Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering Tiruchendur – 628 215. selvathiruvonam(a)yahoo.com sacoeprincipal(a)gmail.com, Tel: 04639 – 242482 cell: 9788932477 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: IFLA Announces Renewed focal areas, funding for ALP
by Dr. J K Vijayakumar 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

------ Forwarded Message From: "Stuart Hamilton (IFLA)" <Stuart.Hamilton@ ifla.org> Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:09:40 +0100 IFLA Announces Renewed focal areas, funding for ALP >From 2010 the IFLA Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP) will be the primary vehicle for delivering the Professional Development strand of IFLA's Advocacy Framework through training based on policy and guidelines developed by IFLA's core activities or sections. From February 1st 2010 ALP moves to IFLA Headquarters where it will come under the responsibilities of the Senior Policy Advisor Stuart Hamilton. Fiona Bradley, the new ALP Programme Co-ordinator, will manage the implementation of all ALP activities. The ALP Committee will provide advice to ALP and select projects to be funded. ALP will continue to build on the success of the programme over past years. >From 2010 onwards ALP projects will focus on professional priorities for the development of the library and information profession that are linked to IFLA's strategic objectives. The grassroots approach of ALP will continue, with local communities submitting project proposals. There will be a preference for projects based on IFLA's training packages and that build sustainability and capability in local library communities in developing countries or emerging economies around the world. The centrepiece of the new approach to ALP is the Building Strong Library Associations Programme (BSLA). This comprehensive programme offers a strategic and coordinated approach to capacity building and sustainability of library associations for the benefit of associations, libraries, and their communities. Call for applications: ALP small projects, Building Strong Library Associations projects The IFLA Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP) is pleased to announce the call for project applications for 2010. ALP supports projects in training and development in developing countries and emerging economies with an emphasis on capacity building and train-the-trainer or cascading delivery. Project applications can be made to the IFLA ALP Programme for support to library associations, groups of libraries, or others who want to develop co-operation, knowledge and services within the special programme areas of ALP. Priority will be given to projects proposed by IFLA members (or by institutions/ organisations sponsored to join IFLA through a mentoring partnership with a library association) . All projects should have the support of an appropriate institution( s), association and the appropriate Regional Section or MLAS (Management of Library Associations Section) to implement the project. The types of projects that ALP supports include: . One-off workshops and training activities, delivering existing IFLA's policy-based training materials (for example, training materials developed by FAIFE) . Workshops, training and capacity building projects based on ALP focal areas . Longer-term capacity building activities and training designed to support the development of the sector in a country, for example through the Building Strong Library Associations Programme Application guidelines can be found in full on the IFLA website together with application forms. Applications should be submitted to the relevant regional office (or MLAS as applicable) and ALP by 1 May 2010 for project applications, and by 9 April for Building Strong Library Associations programme applications. The IFLA Governing Board dissolved the existing ALP Advisory Board on December 2 and appointed those present at the ALP meeting on December 1 2009 to serve as the interim committee until the new committee is appointed by the Governing Board in April 2010. The members of the committee are: Helena Asamoah-Hassan, Buhle Mbambo-Thata, Jésus Lau, Winnie Vitzansky, Janice Lachance, Stuart Hamilton (Senior Policy Advisor, ex officio), Fiona Bradley (ALP Programme Coordinator, ex officio, secretary). Birgitta Sandell will serve as an advisor to the committee. More information is available about ALP and the Building Strong Library Associations Programme at: http://www.ifla. org/alp by contacting the ALP Programme Co-ordinator Fiona Bradley via email: fiona.bradley@ ifla.org Stuart Hamilton Senior Policy Advisor International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions P.O. Box 95312 2509 CH The Hague Netherlands 00 31 70 314 0884 -- -- -- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Ph.D, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Job posting:LIBRARIAN:DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY:PUNE
by Vasanthakumar N 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Friends, For your Reference N. VASANTHAKUMAR Cell: 09486026488 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (DEEMED UNIVERSITY, GIRINAGAR, PUNE-411025 (ISO 9001 Certified Institute) (An Autonomous Organisation fully funded by Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence) (Telephone No. (020) 24389550/24304035/24304037) (www.diat.ac.in) Advertisement No. 01/2010 (NTS-DIAT (DU)) The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) Deemed University (DU) is a premier educational institution significantly contributing in the sphere of Human Resources Development for the Defence Forces by way of imparting education and training on Defence Technology to the officers of Armed forces, Scientists of the DRDO, Technical officers of the Ordnance Factory Board, Directorate of Quality Assurance, Public Sector Undertakings and friendly foreign countries. DIAT (DU) is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Institute. DIAT (DU) invites applications from the eligible candidates for the following Non-Teaching posts to be filled by direct recruitment/deputation :- 3 LIBRARIAN Pay scale: 37400‐67000 Grade Pay (Rs.)10000 01 (UR) 3. LIBRARIAN(Direct Recruitment/Deputation) Essential Qualification : Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in UGC seven-point scale and consistently good academic record. At least thirteen years of experience as Deputy Librarian in University Library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. Evidence of innovative Library service and organization of published work. Preferential Qualifications : M. Phil./Ph. D Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation/ Archives and manuscript keeping. Age: 55 years(Age Limit not more than -for Direct Recruitment/Deputation) The last date for receiving the applications is 30 March 2010. Applications received after the due date are liable to be summarily rejected. For more details see:http://tinyurl.com/libtech43 __._,_.___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: ASIS&T SIG-III InfoShare Professional/Regular Membership Award
by Dr. J K Vijayakumar 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

--- On Wed, 2/17/10, Abebe Rorissa <arorissa(a)albany.edu> wrote: From: Abebe Rorissa <arorissa(a)albany.edu> Subject: [Asis-l] ASIS&T SIG-III InfoShare Professional/Regular Membership Award - Call for Nominations Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 3:56 AM *** Please excuse cross posting *** Dear Colleagues, The ASIS&T International Information Issues Special Interest Group (SIG-III) is pleased to announce that for 2010 we will be able to sponsor another group of deserving information professionals from developing countries for complimentary ASIS&T memberships (the financial burden of which would otherwise be prohibitive). We are soliciting nominations of candidates for the InfoShare Membership Award. Please include a Curriculum Vitae and a brief description of why this person is deserving of membership, including their willingness to promote ASIS&T within their networks and build relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations. Awardees will be decided by a vote of the SIG-III officers at the beginning of March 2010. All Curriculum Vitae will be kept private, viewable only by SIG-III officers. Each membership award will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year if the new member proves to be a strong advocate for ASIS&T in their home country during the course of the year. Awardees will be asked to submit a report on their activities by next year's Annual Meeting, which may include, but are not limited to: - sharing ASIS&T publications that you receive (the Bulletin of ASIS&T and JASIS&T) with other colleagues - promoting the SIG-III paper contest among your colleagues - serving as a contact/coordinator for ASIS&T members traveling to your area who may be able to speak about ASIS&T and information science -having the ability to strengthen the relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations - sponsoring lectures on information science topics in your area on behalf of ASIS&T We look forward to welcoming new members to ASIS&T from across the globe, especially from countries that have never been ASIS&T members or have limited ASIS&T membership, with your help. Please start thinking about candidates among your networks and send your nominations of deserving candidates to Abebe Rorissa (arorissa(a)albany.edu) or Masqood Shaheen (shaheenma(a)gmail.com) Deadline for all nominations is February 28, 2010. Thank you and best wishes for the upcoming months and we hope to see you in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in October! Abebe Rorissa Masqood Shaheen InfoShare Program SIG-III ASIS&T InfoShare page: http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/index.htm ASIS&T 2010 Annual Meeting (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: October 22-27, 2010): http://www.asis.org/conferences.html (conferences page) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need an article
by Anand Pandey 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Dear all, I need an article and the details are as below-- *Towards a general theory of action and time* *Source* Artificial Intelligence Volume 23 , Issue 2 (July 1984) Pages: 123 - 154 Year of Publication: 1984 ISSN:0004-3702 *Author * James F. Allen I'll be highly thankful for the same. Anand Kumar Pandey SRF, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore-560059, India Mob. +91 9742 169 373 anand(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in anand(a)disi.unitn.it meetanandpandey(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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announcement for Information & documentation interns (revised)
by Kiran Pandey 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Announcement for Information and documentation interns Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) based in New Delhi invites applications for Information and documentation interns for its Environment Resources Unit (ERU) Eligibility: BLISc. with good communication skills (English & Hindi), Ability to work on MS Office, Good net browsing skills. Candidates with science background will be preferred. Stipend: Rs. 6,000 per month. Contact person: Kiran Pandey, Coordinator - Environment Resources Unit Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org Ms. Kiran Pandey **************************************************************** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 **************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TN GOVT COLLEGE LIBRARIANS- TNPSC - 56 POSTS
by Vasanthakumar N 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Tamilnadu Govt. Applications are invited for direct recruitment to the following post: TNPSC POST: COLLEGE LIBRARIAN IN GOVT. COLLEGES SERVICE: TAMILNADU COLLEGIATE EDUCATION SERVICE (Code No.101) POST CODE: 3004 NO OF VACANCIES: 56 DATE OF NOTIFICATION : 17-2-2010 LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 19-03-2010 DATE OF EXAM: 20-06-2010 - 10 AM TO 1 PM SCALE OF PAY: PB3 RS.15600-39100 WITH GP RS. 6000/- REF: THE HINDU 17-02-2010 PAGE 13 N. VASANTHAKUMAR Cell: 09486026488 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moderated email forums
by naganarasimha shailaja 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Sir, There are a lot of Library professionals who are busy in their work but would like to keep in touch with the on going developments in the field by looking at the discussions going on. I am sure most would not like to read the unedited messages which takes time to read and understand. Moderation is essential as it controls the discussions which some times goes beyond the subject field,Long discussion opposing or supporting a point which does not add anything to the subject. May be forum will be flooded by the product pushers and advertisers. keep this forum free from all this. There are many free discussion sites on the web which can be used by the enthusiasts. N. Shailaja Asst. Editor, Information Centre, Deccan Herald, Ph: 25880545 Mobile:9449210448 naganarasimhas(a)yahoo.com New Email addresses available on Yahoo! Get the Email name you've always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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