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Survey on Open Access in Agriculture and Related Sciences - The FAO of the UN
by Imma Subirats 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

*Apologies for cross-posting* Dear all, The FAO of the United Nations is pleased to invite you to participate in a survey on Open Access in agriculture and related sciences. This short survey (less then 10 minutes) is designed to get a detailed overview of the state of the art of Open Access (OA) and Open Archives Initiative (OAI) within the Agriculture Research Community. The survey will be open until the end of January 2010. The results will be made available online in the CIARD Ring http://www.ciardring.net/ to give all participants the opportunity to take a look at and comment the results. The conclusions drawn will be presented at the IAALD XIIIth World Congress on 26-29 April 2010, Montpellier, France. The survey is available in English, French and Spanish at http://www.ciardring.net/en/survey-oa. Feel free to forward the URL to anyone you know who may be interested in contributing. We would be grateful if you would take the time to complete this questionnaire. If you have any questions please contact Imma Subirats on imma.subirats(a)fao.org Thank you in advance, Imma Subirats --------------------------------------------------- Knowledge and Information Management Officer KCEW, FAO of the United Nations Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome (Italy) <imma.subirats(a)fao.org> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Mr.S.Srinivas, Manager ( Information Service), ICRISAT, Hyderabad
by G.K.MANJUNATH 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

I am deeply grieved to learn about the sad demise of Mr.Srinivas (Srini), my ex-colleague and a good friend. Mr.Srinivas started his career at NASSDOC during late 1970's and joined IRMA, Anand (Gujarat) in the year 1980. During 1996 he joined ICRISAT as a Manager. He will be sadly missed but his inspiration will continue. My heart felt condolences to Mr.Srinivas' family and collegues at ICRISAT. May all get the strength to cope with the bereavement. I pray for his soul to rest in peace Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 Phone: 022-28416528 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Springer Offers Free Access To Papers of Nobel Prize Laureates (2009) on SpringerLink
by madhu sudhan 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Dear Professionals, Springer is offering all journal articles and book chapters written by this year’s Nobel Prize laureates free of charge on its online information platform www.springerlink.com. The articles and chapters will be available to print out or download from now until 31 December 2009. For more details http://www.springer.com/authors/author+zone?SGWID=0-168002-12-645899-0 With Regards Madhusudhan. S Information Management Area [IMA] Indian Institute of Chemical Technology [IICT] Hyderabad-500607 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICDL-2010 -Registration Open.
by ICDL 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL) Theme: Shaping the Information Paradigm New Delhi, 23 – 26 February 2010 Venue: Conference at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi • 24–26 February 2010 Tutorial at IGNOU, Convention Centre, New Delhi • 23 February 2010 Objectives · Provide a platform and enable interaction among DL experts and researchers · Facilitate creation adoption, implementation and utilization of DL‘s, and their future implications · Bridging the digital divide through knowledge sharing Who should participate? · Library/Information professionals · IT and knowledge service providers · Policy makers · Academicians, students and distance learner · E-publishers and virtual communities · Other stakeholders Key Note Speakers: Dr R Chidambaram Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Ellen R. Tise, President, IFLA Invited Speakers (There are more than 50 invited speakers. Some of them are as below): IFLA President, Senior Director, Library & Information Services, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Deanna Marcum, Library of Congress, USA Mr. Jean-Marc Comment, Archives fédérales suisses, Switzerland Prof. Paul Nieuwenhuysen , Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Edie Rasmussen, The University of British Columbia, Canada Prof. Peter Schirmbacher, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany Prof. Michael Seadle, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany Dr. Andreas Rauber, Vienna Univ. of Technology, Austria Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto, University of Tsukuba, Japan Dr. Rebecca B. Vargha, University Library, USA Dr. Joyce, Chao-chen Chen, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, Dr. Gobinda Chowdhury, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Prof. Michael Fraser, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Minna Karvonen, The National Digital Library, Ministry of Education, Finland Jens Thorhauge, Danish Agency for Libraries and Media, Denmark Anne Caputo, Special Libraries Association and Dow Jones, USA |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |Delegates |Tutorial |Conference |Conference and | | | | |Tutorial | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |India/Bhutan/Nepa|Rs 2000 |Rs 6000 |Rs 7500 | |l | | | | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |Bangladesh/Sri |US$ 55 |US$ 160 |US$ 175 | |Lanka/Pakistan | | | | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |Other countries |US$ 80 |US$ 250 |US$ 300 | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| For Early–bird registration offer please visit http://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/registration.php Contact: ICDL Secretariat TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India Telephone 24682138, 24682100, 41504900 Fax 24682144, 24682145 E-mail icdl(a)teri.res.in Web www.teriin.org/events/icdl Kind regards Rajesh Kumar Bhardwaj Librarian and Area Convenor TERI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Source as a Model for Business Is Elusive
by Shamprasad Pujar 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Dear Members, An interesting article, but by the same time worrying factor for libraries regarding the future of open source software? Read more at: Open Source as a Model for Business Is Elusive http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/30/technology/business-computing/30open.html… Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: 91-22-2841 6547 ; 2840 0919 Ext: 547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in Blog: http://spujar.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help - Commodity Databases
by Ravi Nandhan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi All, Please let me know if anyone has worked on any commodity database (or used trial versions of the same) besides the ones mentioned below? 1 ICIS 2 Platts 3 Metals Bulletin 4 Asia Metals 5 MEPs 6 Industrial Minerals Essentially, I am looking for subscription databases that can help us getting prices of chemicals/metals/commodities. -- With warm regards, Ravi Nandhan. V KM Specialist The Smart Cube | New Delhi M: +91 9899452251 www.thesmartcube.com ----------------------------------------- Knowledge can be acquired through books, but intelligence only through actions. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Are you on Google Wave?
by Sukhdev Singh 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Dear Friends, I was wondering as how many of you are on Google Wave? As you know, “Google Wave is an online tool for real-time communication and collaboration. A wave can be both a conversation and a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.” - http://wave.google.com/help/wave/about.html Well, this product from Google is yet in Preview Mode and available only to select few who have been invited by Google itself or by people who are already having Wave account and privilege to send invitations. (Remember GMail accounts? BTW, I have 4 invitations for Google Wave left with me.) If you are already into it, then consider adding your name to the following Wave. It is a Directory of Indian Library and Information Professionals having Google Wave account. - http://sn.im/thiqe Thanks Sukhdev Singh, http://twitter.com/esukhdev -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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11th Annual National Convention of MANLIBNET 2010
by shyam sunder rao 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Sir/Madam/Professional Colleagues, Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) The libraries around the world are making all the efforts to provide quality library and information services. In the process, they are making use of the technology for optimal utilization of the resources. They are not only using their own resources but they are joining together to share the information and resources. The joining together is to form a network. The MANLIBNET was formed in 1998 to over come the problems and to provide quality services to the clientele of the managment libraries. The MANLIBNET will address issues jointly and promote the professionalism as well as contribute to the overall growth of the libraries. In the process, annual conventions are organized and so far ten conventions have been organized at different places. The eleventh convention will be held at Secunderabad. As part of this activity, MANLIBNET has taken up several other programs such as publication of newsletter, setting up the local networks and building the bond between libraries. Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) was established in the year 1992 with the approval from the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. SSIM presently offers four Post Graduate programmes namely, PGDM-Triple specialization (Triple), PGDM-(Banking, Insurance, Finance and Allied Services), PGDM (Human Resource) and PGDM (Marketing) with an intake of 300 students annually. All the programs are fully residential from the year 2009. In addition to these 2-year management programs, SSIM also offers skill oriented Diploma and Certificate programmes in diversified functional areas. SSIM is one of the largest B-Schools in India. SSIM is ranked 40th amongst India’s Top B-School Brands in the country (Business Barons B-School Survey, March 2009) and 30th amongst the Promising B-Schools of Excellence (DSR-GHRDC Survey 2008). About the Convention Management of the Libraries is a complex subject and managers need the latest information. It is a challenge to the management libraries to identify and make available the latest information to its users. Vibrant technology is able to give several options to meet the challenges in information transfer. The technological changes are transforming the management libraries and providing a choice to use new techniques and tools. The continuous developments and changes are paving way for innovative practices. Thenew culture and environment is converting libraries into knowledge hubs. Looking at the challenges and changes that are taking place with an objective to share the knowledge among the professionals, the following theme and sub-theme has been identified. Theme : Trends and Challenges in Management and Corporate Libraries in Digital Era Sub-themes : Management Trends • Sharing and Communication of Knowledge: Blogs, List Serve and Web based Discussion (such as Webcast / Webinar) • Application of Quality Concepts in Management Libraries • Training and Continuing Education Program (CEP) for Library Professionals • Corporate Culture in Management Libraries • Utilization and exploitation of resources for the users Corporate Trends (a) Management of Libraries in Corporate Sector • IT Sector • Banking Industry • Health Sector • Insurance Sector • Media • Allied areas (b) Use of IT for Library Services in Corporate Sector (c) Case studies in libraries of Corporate / Service Sector Technological Innovations (a) Trends in Design and Development of Digital Libraries (b) Innovative methods for Information organization and Transfer (c) IT Applications in Management of Libraries (d) Case studies in Technology use Security Trends (a) Security, Surveillance, Magnetic Strips and RFID (b) Security of Information Resources (c) Security for Digital Resources Submission of Papers Papers are invited on the above theme and sub-themes for the presentation during the convention. Authors are requested to prepare a full paper not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS WORD format in A4 size (single column and single space) with a soft copy on CD/DVD and send it to the Organizing Secretary. The paper alternatively can be e-mailed as an attachment at manlibnet2010(a)gmail.com with in the stipulated period. Important Dates S.No. Date Particulars 1. 31st Dec. 2009 Submission of Final Paper 2. 31st Dec. 2009 Payment of Registration Fee 3. 7th Jan. 2010 Acceptance of Final Paper for publishing and presenting Please note that the registered participants under paper presentation category only shall be allowed to present the paper and such papers will be included in the conference volume to be published during the convention. Registration Fee & Accommodation Students (without Accommodation & Conference Kit) Rs. 500/- Students (with Accommodation & Conference Kit) Rs. 1500/- General : Non-Residential Rs. 1500/- Residential Rs. 2500/- The Registration Fee shall be sent in the form of Demand Draft in Favour of “Siva Sivani Institute of Management”, Payable at Secunderabad. The Registration Fee and papers can be submitted to : Mr. S. SHYAM SUNDER RAO Librarian and Organizing Secretary, 11th MANLIBNET Convention Siva Sivani Institute of Management Campus NH-7, Kompally, Secunderabad – 500 014. Andhra Pradesh Phone: 040-27165450/51/53/54 Fax: 040-27165452, (M): 09391075416 E-mail: manlibnet2010(a)gmail.com, ssrhyd(a)gmail.com Website: www.ssim.ac.in/www.manlibnet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians as Wikipedia Editors
by K Rajasekharan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Dear all, Wikipedia , as per many other reports too, has entered a state of stagnation in addition of articles. As well, the rate of deletion of articles devoid of references is on the rise. As Wikipedia policy is for inclusion of only well balanced encyclopedia kind of articles with proper references, Librarians are the right kind of professionals who could build up Wikipedia as a reliable source of Knowledge based on the information materials available in their libraries. Wikipedia provides a rare opportunity for Librarians to participate in the knowledge creation by way of preparing and uploading status-paper like articles on their focus areas. Regards, K Rajasekharan > ------------------------------ > >> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:38:54 +0530 > From: DINESH SIDDAIAH <dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com> > > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Wikipedia entries dry up as volunteers exit > > Dear Friends, > > Wikipedia entries dry up as volunteers exit > > It was one of the internet?s most radical and ultimately successful ideas. > Eight years ago Wikipedia, the free online encyclopaedia that allows > anyone > to write and edit articles, declared that it would provide access to ?the > sum of all human knowledge?. It soon became one of world?s most popular > websites. That intrepid project now, however, is starting to fall apart, > according to a report in The Times.Research reveals that the volunteers > who > create the pages,check facts and adapt the site are abandoning the site in > unprecedented numbers. > Every month tens of thousands of Wikipedia?s editors are going > ?dead??no > longer actively contributing and updating the site, The Times reported, > without a similar number of new contributors taking their place. > Some argue that Wikipedia?s troubles represent a new phase for the > internet. Maybe, as some believe, the website has become part of the > establishment that it was supposed to change. The research found that in > the > first three months of this year the English-language version of the site > suffered a net loss of 49,000 contributors, compared with a loss of about > 4,900 during last year. Many experts believe that the trend could threaten > Wikipedia?s future. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICSSR Training Workshop on Computer Applications in Social Sciences
by Puna Das 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Training Workshop on Computer Applications in Social Sciences Venue: MP Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Dates: 2-11 January 2010 The MPISSR, Ujjain is organising an ICSSR sponsored Workshop on Computer Applications in Social Sciences between January 2 and January 11, 2010. The Workshop is meant for social science researchers. Knowledge of basic statistical methods is essential. This Workshop is designed to orient the participants to fundamentals of computer, computer processing, foundation of data processing, quantitative methods and statistical techniques using SPSS. Travel (to and fro second class), lodging and boarding will be provided free to the selected participants. Those selected will have to deposit Rs. 1000/- as earnest money, which is refundable only after full attendance in the Workshop. Participants will be charged a fee of Rs 800 in the case of teachers; Rs 400 for Ph.D. students with fellowship; Rs 200 for Ph.D. students without fellowship. Download Registration Form and Brochure: http://www.mpissr.org/CASS-10.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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