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UGC General Orientation Course
by Mailing List Admin 16 Sep '09

16 Sep '09

Date: 11 Sep 2009 07:07:53 -0000 From: inder malhan <imalhan_47(a)rediffmail.com> Dear Colleagues The Academic Staff College of the University of Jammu is organising a UGC General Orientation Course w.e.f October 19, 2009. The application forms can be downloded from the University website"jammuuniversity.in". A copy of the application form can also be obtained from the office of the Director, Academic Staff College, on all working days between 9.30am to 5.00pm. The interested participatants may send their applications to this office. The Academic Staff College will provide accomodation to the outstationed participants at 'ASC Guest House, Univesity of Jammu. Prof. I.V. Malhan, Dr I V Malhan Professor DLIS & Director, Academic Staff College University of Jammu Jammu(Tawi) J&K India-180006 Phones:(0191)2454474(Off) (0191)2435220(off) (0191) 2453084(Resi) Fax 0191-2435220 --

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Article request
by ramesh chander 16 Sep '09

16 Sep '09

Dear members, I have a need of a article for one of our research scholar, if anyone have access to it, please send it to me. The details of the articles are as follows: - Estimation of the cylinder pressure offset and polytropic exponent using extended Kalman filter Advances in Automotive Control, Volume # 5 | Part# 1 Location: Seascape Resort, USA General Chair: Gerdes, J. Christian Program Chair: Hedrick, J. Karl Conference Editor: Shaver, Gregory ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Best Regards, Romesh Chander National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Workshop Series in Oct-Nov in 4 Cities - Update
by savitra sirohi 16 Sep '09

16 Sep '09

All, This is an update on our Koha v3.0 workshop series in Oct-Nov in Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. Mr. R. K Shukla, Librarian, Central Library, Delhi Technological University (DTU) has kindly agreed to host our workshop at the DTU Library computer lab. The DTU Library computer lab can seat 24 participants, therefore we will now be able to host an additional 10-15 people. Also I am very happy to announce that Mr. Basavraj Talikoti, Assistant Librarian and Information officer, Delhi Public Library (DPL), will give a talk on DPL's experiences with their Koha implementation. DPL is the most significant Koha implementation in India to date. Due to the additional capacity at Delhi we will welcome additional registrations. Those who wish to participate must send the demand Draft as soon as possible to ensure that their seats are confirmed. Limited Guest House accommodation is also available, the daily rate is Rs. 200. We also have quite a few seats available at other locations, if you are planning to participate please contact me to check the latest status. Here is more information about the workshop: This series is focused on providing hands on training to enable participants to install, migrate data and maintain their installations. The workshop will be conducted by IT professionals experienced with over a dozen worldwide implementations. Some highlights of the series are: * Carefully designed content drawn from real-life experience with Koha implementations * State-of-the-art lab facilities * Linux DVD & Reference Booklet will be provided * Workshop in 4 major cities, choose a convenient location Last date for registration is extended to 30th August. The registration fee is Rs. 4,500 per participant. We are offering discounts as follows: Group Discount, group of 3 from same organization: Rs. 3,500 per participant Further Details can be found at this link: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha_library_management_system/koha_workshops/ Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] One-stop Searching of WorldWideScience Sources
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 16 Sep '09

16 Sep '09

[http://worldwidescience.org/about.html] WorldWideScience.org is a global science gateway connecting you to national and international scientific databases and portals. WorldWideScience.org accelerates scientific discovery and progress by providing one-stop searching of global science sources. The WorldWideScience Alliance, a multilateral partnership, consists of participating member countries and provides the governance structure for WorldWideScience.org. Subsequent versions of WorldWideScience.org will make additional science information resources from many nations accessible via this portal. Read about the WorldWideScience.org Architecture: What is under the Hood. For more information, please see our FAQ. WorldWideScience.org was developed and is maintained by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), an element of the Office of Science within the U.S. Department of Energy. Please contact webmaster(a)worldwidescience.org if you represent a national or international science database or portal and would like your source searched by WorldWideScience.org. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 9/15/2009 08:19:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy for two temp. certificate/joc/diploma trainees
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 15 Sep '09

15 Sep '09

No. vacancies: 2 emoluments: Rs 3000 Qualification: I class SSLC/PUC with certificate in LIbrary Science OR I class SSLC+ 1/2 year JOC training or I class POST-PUC diploma in Library Science JRD Tata Memorial Library invites applications for Temporary trainees with the above mentioned qualification. Applications should reach the undersigned with in a week from the date of announcement. K S Chudamani Deputy Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc, Bangalore -560012

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IFLA/FAIFE Transparency Workshop at Punjabi University, Patiala
by Jagtar Singh 15 Sep '09

15 Sep '09

Please access the following link for further updates with regard to the IFLA/FAIFE Transparency Workshop being hosted by the Punjabi University, Patiala. http://sites.google.com/site/faifepatiala/ All the best, Jagtar Singh Workshop Coordinator, & Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Dean, Faculty of Education 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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Subject: building information dissemination industry
by Baban Chavan 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

Dear Professionals Ref:-Mrs.Bhagyashree Sanes Posting Information dissemination is an important part of our profession. Honestly we all are doing it at our owns desk . Information centres at national and international & other levels are performing the same task to cater the needs of institutional research and also making it available worldwide for the same purpose to other community. But, so far the common needs for rest of information seekers are concerned is the availability of infrastructure at levels like school,colleges and to farmers and common people. The cost of online journals & online publications is so high that one cannot afford, is second common need. so common information seeker are beyond the reach of information.National Knowledge commission should look into this matter and cordinate to build information dissemination industry with the help of nations library talent along with the IT Men to disseminate the required information to everybody satiesfying the five laws of Dr.Ranganathan. Regards Baban Chavan Librarian Sangamner College Ahemadnagar Maharashtra E-mail: bvchavan(a)yahoo.in Cell - 9822632086 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Study Circle on 'Institutional Repositories'
by Rafiq 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

LIS Study Circle <http://lisstudycircle.blogspot.com/>’s monthly session took place at Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood’s office on Sept. 10, 2009 . The topic of discussion was “Institutional Repositories’. The participants discussed different aspects of the topic, e.g. Definition, Concept, Characteristics, Software Applications for Institutional Repositories, etc. The discussion was followed by an Iftar Party by Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, at a local restaurant of Lahore. The recommendations of the LIS Study Circle are: *Recommendation:* 1. It is recommended to arrange training workshops/seminars/lectures to train the LIS professionals of the country to successfully implement institutional repositories. 2. Library Associations/Schools/Professional Groups may propose a formal draft for university and special libraries to formally implement institutional repositories in their respective institutions/organizations. 3. Libraries should use specialised software applications specifically developed for ‘institutional repositories’. The circle recommended DSpace and EPrints software for the development of institutional repositories. However it was felt that further evaluation is necessary to finalise the choice of software applications. Please visit LIS Study Circle <http://lisstudycircle.blogspot.com/> blog ( http://lisstudycircle.blogspot.com/) for updations. You may add your comments on blog. M. Rafiq, Coordinator - LIS Study Circle -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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post of asst.librarian.
by Snehashree Rahalkar 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

Dear Professional, There is vacancy in my organization for the post of Assistant Librarian. It is a NBFC. * * ***Qualification: * Masters Degree in Library Science. She/ He should be Internet savvy. Having working knowledge of Microsoft. Good Communication skills. Having knowledge of Local Language Exp: 06 Months -1 yrs The person should be from Mumbai only *Salary: *Between 8000-9000 ** Please send CV’s on snehashree.rahalkar(a)ocpl.co.in with in 8 working Days. * * Snehashree Shriram Rahalkar. Information Specialist Odyssey Capital Pvt. Ltd. Worli, Mumbai-400018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for IFLA/FAIFE Transparency Workshop at Punjabi University, Patiala
by Jagtar Singh 14 Sep '09

14 Sep '09

*Libraries as Transparency Institutions: IFLA Transparency Manifesto Workshop, 17-18 November 2009, Punjabi University, Patiala* * * *Introduction* Corruption, and the suppression of information that might help people to lighten the burden of corruption, is everywhere. No country is free of this. IFLA/FAIFE is delighted that Punjabi University has boldly agreed to host the first, pilot, Transparency Workshop based on the content of IFLA’s*Manifesto on Transparency, Good Governance and Freedom from Corruption *( http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/ifla-manifesto-on-transparency-good-gov…) India is an appropriate venue for the Workshop, not because corruption is a bigger problem here than elsewhere (it is not), but because the inspiration for the IFLA Manifesto came partly from some research on access to information carried out in Delhi (Sharma, Geeta and Sturges, Paul (2007) Using ICT to help the poor access public services: an action research programme, Information Development, 32(1) 15-23.). The idea behind the Workshops is that libraries (public and academic) can be transparency institutions, contributing towards good governance and limiting the scope for corruption. By providing access to print and electronic resources, libraries already contribute to social, political, economic and other forms of transparency, but there is a potential for much more. The Workshop will explore this potential in collaboration with the IATLIS. Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) is a 40 years old professional association active in LIS education, research, training, conferences, seminars, workshops and collaboration. One of its aims is to raise awareness of library and information professionals concerning the cutting and leading-edge of the library profession. *The Workshop* The inaugural session would be held from at 11.00 on Tuesday, 17 November 2009. From 13.30 on Tuesday until 14.00 on Wednesday 18 November 2009, in the Senate Hall at Punjabi University, Patiala, FAIFE’s presenters, *Dr. Paul Sturges*, *Emeritus Professor, Department of Information Science, Loughborough University, Loughborough (UK), (Chair of FAIFE 2003-2009) *and *Dr. Kai Ekholm, Director and Chief Librarian, National Library of Finland, Helsinki (Finland), (Chair of FAIFE 2009-2011)* will lead participants in the technical sessions of the Transparency Workshop. This will be based on the Workshop Materials available on the IFLA Website ( http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/learning-materials-for-workshops-on-the…) adapted to local circumstances for the occasion. The programme will include a mixture of lecture presentations and interactive exercises involving all participants. *Participants* Librarians of all levels of seniority and from any type of library are invited to apply to the Workshop Coordinator, Dr Jagtar Singh, Prof. and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala – 147002 (Punjab) Jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com to participate in this event. The event is funded by the Swedish Development Agency Sida, which is particularly concerned that women and members of minorities are well represented amongst participants. Attendance is free of charge and refreshments (sessions’ tea and working lunch only) will be provided throughout proceedings. Participants themselves will have to manage their travel expenses, and pay for their accommodation, breakfast and dinner, if they prefer to stay at the Punjabi University Campus. A limit on numbers attending of 25 will apply, so early application is advised. The closing date for applications is 14 October 2009. *Expected outcomes* FAIFE intends that by the end of the Workshop participants will - understand more about the problem of corruption in society - understand the ways in which transparency can alleviate the problem - have developed an insight into the role libraries can play in greater transparency in society - have examined the danger of corruption in the management and practice of library work - have a clear idea of specific programmes that librarians and professional associations can promote for improving transparency and governance. FAIFE further hopes that participants will - resolve to commit themselves to disseminating the transparency message through their own professional activity. *Dr Jagtar Singh* IFLA-FAIFE Workshop Coordinator & President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala – 147002 (Punjab) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: 0175-3046179 and 3046442 (Office) Fax: 0175-2283073. -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Dean, Faculty of Education 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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