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KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
by Sadasivan KP 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

Dear All, Kerala Library Association, the premiere LIS professional society of Kerala, in their Annual General Body Meeting held at Trivandrum on 19th July 2009, have elected the new office bearers as listed below, for the next two years : President Shri K.P. SADASIVAN Managing Director Info Dynamics, Trivandrum & Former Head, Library & Informatics NIIST (CSIR), Trivandrum Vice President Dr. A. GOPIKUTTAN Head, Department of Library & Information Science University of Kerala , Trivandrum General Secretary Shri P.K. SURESH KUMAR Technical Assistant Kerala University Library , Trivandrum Treasurer Shri G.S. HARIKUMAR Librarian Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum Office Secretary Shri M. MOHAMMED SHANAVAZ KHAN Librarian Kerala Legislature Library, Trivandrum Organizing Secretary Dr. M. LALITHA Librarian State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) Trivandrum Public Relations Secretary Shri E. HASHIM Reference Assistant Kerala University Library, Trivandrum Executive Committee Members : 1. Shri A. ABDUNNASAR Librarian Centre for Earth Science Studies , Trivandrum 2. Shri R. ANILKUMAR Reference Assistant Kerala University Library, Trivandrum 3. Shri M. CHANDRAKUMARAN NAIR Former Senior Grade Librarian Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum 4. Dr. HEMACHANDRAN NAIR Assistant Librarian Kerala University Library, Trivandrum 5. Shri N. PARAMESWARAN Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum & Former Deputy Librarian-in-Charge Kerala University Library, Trivandrum 6. Shri P. SAINUL ABIDEEN Librarian Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management-Kerala (IIITMK) Technopark, Trivandrum 7. Shri N. SUKUMARAN NAIR Former State Librarian, Kerala Trivandrum 8. Dr. K.P. VIJAYAKUMAR Reader Department of Library & Information Science University of Kerala ,Trivandrum Contact Addresses : KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 36, II Floor , Kairalee Plaza Annexe Karamana P.O. , Trivandrum - 695 002 Kerala State , India President : E-Mail : kps31147(a)yahoo.com / Mob. 919447903282 Vice President : E-Mail : agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in / Mob. 919446428163 General Secretary : E-Mail : pksuresh(a)yahoo.com / Mob. 919495718460 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two new collections available from Oxford Journals
by Kaushik 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

*Introducing the new Policy and International Law Collections* Dear Librarian, Oxford Journals is pleased to introduce two new collections, carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of users involved in important global research and practice. These new collections bring together journals from multiple subject areas which address a common theme, enabling access to the most relevant content for those working in these fields. The 2010 Oxford Journals Policy Collection<http://oxfordjournals-marketing.oup.com/c/12AQkMsIvUb50sOAC>features 38 highly cited and prestigious journals from a range of disciplines relevant to those working in the policy sector. Recently launched, this new collection allows users in this area to access a tailored journals package covering the fields of economics, law, public health, politics, and social sciences. Many of the titles included are published in collaboration with learned societies and other international organizations, and thus represent the forefront of research. Encompassing 25 journals with content dating back to 1996, the 2010 Oxford Journals International Law Collection<http://oxfordjournals-marketing.oup.com/c/12AQn4FTpa1VilKF3>includes articles of consistently high quality published by some of the world’s top practicing lawyers and academics. The collection includes both academic and practitioner law titles, as well as journals in related fields such as economics and finance. *Free, no obligation trial access is available to both collections* For more information on either of these collections, to sign up for a free trial, or to request a quote, please email us at: library.marketing(a)oxfordjournals.org. Alternatively, pass this information on to your librarian who can arrange access for you. Kind regards, Kaushik Ghosh Sales Manager - South and South East Asia Oxford Journals kaushik.ghosh(a)oxfordjournals.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] UGC opts INFLIBNET to host National PhD Theses Repository
by Bukhari 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

Dear Dr. Poluru, Scholars interested in patenting their work can at least file a provisional application before submitting their thesis. They can file a more refined application (the complete specification) within 12 months from the date of filing of provisional application. Novelty will not be lost. Filing a provisional application is very simple and can be filed by the scholars themselves without incurring much cost. They may even chose to publish articles coming out of their thesis without losing the novelty of their idea once a prov appln has been filed. It must also be kept in mind that presentation of the work in seminar/conferences will also be novelty destroying if done before filing the application for patent, although there are few exceptions. Regards S.A.A. Bukhari Sr. Executive IPR Shantha Biotechnics On Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:12:58 +0530 wrote >Dear Professional Colleagues, > >Hosting full text M.Phil/Ph.D. theses is a dream coming true for Librarians. This move will no doubt have a lot of impact on accessibility, quality of research, and avoiding duplication of research, but what if some scholars want to publish their work after submitting their theses, especially if they want to patent their work. In that case how can they submit their theses within 30 days period? > >Can experts provide any solution to this problem? If so, please write your views. > >With Kind Regards, > > > >Dr. Lalitha Poluru >Librarian >Institute of Pharmacy >Nirma University, S.G. Highway, >Ahmedabad -382 481, Gujarat, India. >Ph. +91-2717-241900/01/02/03/04, Extn: 731, >(M) 09879333705, Fax: +91-2717-241916, >Email: lalitha.poluru(a)nirmauni.ac.in, Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in > >--- On Wed, 7/22/09, J. K. Vijayakumar wrote: > > >From: J. K. Vijayakumar >Subject: [LIS-Forum] UGC opts INFLIBNET to host National PhD Theses Repository >To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com, corporatelibrns(a)yahoogroups.com >Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 5:53 PM > > > >UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree), Regulation, 2009 (Link http://www.ugc.ac.in/policy/notificationmphilphd.pdf) > >Dear Professionals, > >As per this new regulation; >"Following successful completion of evaluation process and announcements of the award of Mphil/Phd, the University shall submit a softcopy of MPhil/PhD thesis to UGC within period of 30 days for hosting the same in INFLIBNET, accessible to all Institutions/universities" > >Hopefully we can see the Full-Text theses at >http://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in/indcat/thesis.jsp very soon. > >This is the right move from UGC, which will help in wide access to Indoan PhD literature, which will indirectly increase the quality of Research and avoid duplications in research. > >Regards, > >Dr. J K Vijayakumar > > > > > >-- >This message has been scanned for viruses and >dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >believed to be clean. > >_______________________________________________ >LIS-Forum mailing list >LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >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. > >_______________________________________________ >LIS-Forum mailing list >LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >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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UGC opts INFLIBNET to host National PhD Theses Repository
by J. K. Vijayakumar 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree), Regulation, 2009 (Link http://www.ugc.ac.in/policy/notificationmphilphd.pdf) Dear Professionals, As per this new regulation; "Following successful completion of evaluation process and announcements of the award of Mphil/Phd, the University shall submit a softcopy of MPhil/PhD thesis to UGC within period of 30 days for hosting the same in INFLIBNET, accessible to all Institutions/universities" Hopefully we can see the Full-Text theses at http://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in/indcat/thesis.jsp very soon. This is the right move from UGC, which will help in wide access to Indoan PhD literature, which will indirectly increase the quality of Research and avoid duplications in research. Regards, Dr. J K Vijayakumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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12th Workshop on 'Biomedical Informatics and Communication'
by Puna Das 27 Jul '09

27 Jul '09

12th Workshop on 'Biomedical Informatics and Communication' (Supported by DBT & ICMR) 20-21 November 2009 Venue: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra 12th Biomedical Informatics Workshop is being organized to expose Medical / Science Teachers, Scientists & PG / Ph D Students to basics & advances in Biomedical Informatics & communication. Interesting Lectures on Biomedical Informatics, Telemedicine, Telepathology, Genomics, Proteomics, Evidence Based Medicine, Hospital Information System, Healthcare Management, Biomedical Communication, Biomedical Information Retrieval, Interactive session through Video Conferencing along with Demonstrations and Hands on sessions will be conducted by the Eminent Resource Persons to promote use of Biomedical Informatics in health care management and retrieval of information for research. Hands on Sessions, will also be arranged with desktop work on Gene and protein sequence analysis and other techniques related to Biomedical Informatics and Communication. Organizer also plans to have Oration and Interactive Session with eminent Healthcare Managers using Video Conferencing platform during the workshop. Besides, second day of the Workshop is scheduled for Biomedical Communication supported by ICMR. Special attention will be given on writing and publishing of Research Papers in Biomedical Sciences; preparing Research project proposal, Choosing a right journal; Grammar and syntax in Scientific writing exploring web resources for Biomedical informatics etc. Overall contents of Biomedical Communication session consisting of Lectures, Hands on session, assignment etc will help in promoting Biomedical scientific communication skills of participants to write review articles, research papers and scientific proposals. Organizer is expecting Eminent Speakers from DBT, ICMR; C-DAC, Pune; Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore; Anna University, Chennai; IIT, New Delhi; IVRI, Izatnagar; SGBAU, Amravati; NIV, Pune; ISRO, Ahmedabad; PMC, Karamsad; Hingoli; Hyderabad etc. Dr. K. Satyanarayana (Sr. DDG & Chief, P&I, ICMR) and Prof. Shripad Deshpande (BHU) will coordinate Biomedical Communication session. Last Date of Application October 15, 2009 Selection Confirmation October 25, 2009 Registration Fee Rs. 600/- Accommodation Charges Rs. 400/- for 2 days Contact: Dr Satish Kumar, Professor, Dy Coordinator BIC, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram 442 102, India Tel. Fax: 07152-284038 Email: mgims.btisnet[at]nic.in More Information: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/07/12th-workshop-on-biomedical-informatic… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public libraries set for complete makeover
by Puna Das 24 Jul '09

24 Jul '09

Public libraries set for complete makeover E T B Sivapriyan, PTI New Delhi, Jul 23: If the government has its way, public libraries across the country will undergo a complete makeover with modern equipment, broad-band connectivity besides being networked with educational institutions. The Culture Ministry has planned to launch National Mission on Libraries (NML), as recommended by the National Knowledge Commission (NKC), to revitalise the public library movement in the country, sources said here today. The ministry has sent a set of recommendations in this regard to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who holds charge of this ministry, sources said. There are also plans to set up about 7,000 new libraries, equipped with computers and other modern devices, across the country with prime focus on rural areas. "Public libraries across the country will benefit from the Mission which will bring in modern technical equipments to the libraries. Source: http://ptinews.com/news/189512_Public-libraries-set-for-complete-makeover ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job opportunity
by Thakur, Wendessa 23 Jul '09

23 Jul '09

[cid:image001.jpg@01CA0B98.1DF09100] POSITION: Information Professional Mumbai RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are looking for an open-minded individual based in Mumbai to support, at the entry level, our global information center. The successful applicant will provide content and document management support as well as act as a key point of contact on our Reference Help Desk, providing research support to our consultants in the field. Job Description: * Guide and instruct users in the use of relevant sources and good research techniques * Assist users in their own research via phone, email and instant messaging * Perform daily tasks such as document processing, project tracking, and news alerts * Maintain and develop online research and reference tools * Conduct complex literature and statistical searches * Provide subject expertise in business research * Work on special projects as assigned Required Skills & Experience: * Familiarity with document management or content management processes * Experience with library research strategies and online databases, such as Nexis or Factiva * Ability to organise, prioritise and plan work schedules in order to meet very tight and short deadlines * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. * Fluent in written and spoken English * Detail-oriented, with ability to consolidate research results into precise, concise responses * Self-motivated, customer-focused, and able to adapt to changing priorities * Occasional domestic and international travel (to US headquarters) required Desired Skills: * MLS degree or relevant course work/previous company or market research experience * Experience with cataloguing and content management * Experience in support role within the Consulting industry * Familiarity with IT and business information sources * Experience using Microsoft Office SharePoint Work Schedule: * The resource will be expected to work from the Diamond office in Mumbai. Typical work hours will be from 9am-6pm; however, flexibility will be required for some short notice deadlines. Compensation: * Diamond offers a competitive salary, based on prior experience of candidate along with best-in-class benefits * Annual bonus, based on company and individual performance Interested candidates should apply online at www.diamondconsultants.jobs/apply<http://www.diamondconsultants.jobs/apply> Diamond is an Equal Opportunity Employer Diamond (Nasdaq: DTPI) is a premier global management consulting firm that helps leading organizations develop and implement growth strategies, improve operations, and capitalize on technology. Focused on technology, our teams combine highly skilled consultants in strategy, technology, and operations. Diamond works collaboratively with clients, to unleash the power within their own organizations to achieve sustainable business advantage. Diamond is headquartered in Chicago, with locations in Hartford, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Mumbai. Regards, Wendessa _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wendessa Thakur Diamond Management & Technology Consultants P & G Plaza Cardinal Gracias Rd., Chakala Andheri East, Mumbai 400099 India www.diamondconsultants.com<http://www.diamondconsultants.com/> ________________________________ This transmission may (i) be subject to contractual, statutory or other obligations of confidentiality; (ii) contain "protected health information " as defined in HIPAA or "non-public personal information " as defined under data privacy laws; or (iii) be otherwise strictly confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information. If you have received this in error, please reply to the sender only and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal law. Diamond's operating subsidiary in North America is Diamond Management & Technology Consultants NA, Inc.; in the U.K. and Europe, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Limited; and in Asia, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Pvt. Ltd. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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All Karnataka Engineering College Library Professionals Association (AKELPA)
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 23 Jul '09

23 Jul '09

All Karnataka Engineering College Library Professionals Association (AKELPA), comes into existence on 18th July 2009 in the presence of 250 library professionals of engineering college libraries of Karnataka at Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) with the following objectives. 1. To devise, formulate and set up standards, norms, rules, guidelines for engineering college libraries of Karnataka. 2. To establish a common platform for all LIS professionals by conducting state, national and international level workshops, seminars, conferences, short terms training programs and other developmental activities. 3. To uphold and maintain the position of Engineering Librarianship in terms of pay scales, promotion, training etc. 4. To orchestrate and synchronize with the state, central government and national, international agencies with regard to the issues of the engineering library professionals. 5. To craft right recommendations to university, government and other authorities and organizations to safeguard the profession and professionals. 6. To collaborate and coordinate with the professional organizations in terms of networking and resource sharing. The following office bearers of AKELPA are selected in the meeting : President: Sri. N. Choudappa Chief Librarian, BMSCE, Bangalore Vice-Presidents (Region-wise): 1. Dr. Dinesh K. S. (Bangalore North Region), Librarian (SLG), NCET, Bangalore 2. Sri. R. M. Puttaswamy (Bangalore South Region), Chief Librarian, BNMIT, Bangalore 3. Dr. H. M. Chidananda Swamy, (Mysore Region), Librarian, JNNCE, Shimoga 4. Dr. Vinayak Bankapur, (Belagaum Region), Librarian, SDMCE, /Dharwad 5. Sri. S. A. Patil, (Gulbarga Region), Librarian, BLDEAS, Bijapur General Secretary: Sri. K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBKCE, Bangalore Secretary (Technical): Sri. Vinay C. Sr. Librarian, SJBIT, Bangalore Treasurer: Sri. J. C. David, Chief Librarian, DSCE, Bangalore Joint Secretaries (Region-wise): 1. Smt. Mallika M. H., (Bangalore North), Librarian, SSIT, Tumkur 2. Sri. K. K. Suresh Kumar, (Bangalore South), Librarian, ASC, Bangalore 3. Sri. K. L. Basappa, (Mysore Region), Asst. Librarian, SJCE, Mysore 4. Sri. Suresh Horakeri, (Belagaum Region), Asst. Librarian, BVBCET, Hubli 5. Sri. Vasanth Nithalipur, (Gulbarga Region), VCET, Puttur Executive Members: 1. Dr. M. M. Bachalapur, Chief Librarian, KIT, Tiptur 2. Dr. Diwakar Bhat, Chief Librarian, NMAMIT, Nitte 3. Smt. C. A. Malaghan, Chief Librarian, Dr. AIT, Bangalore 4. Sri. Police Goudar, Librarian, AIT, Gulbarga 5. Sri. K. V. Manjunath, Chief Librarian, BIET, Davanagere 6. Smt. V. Bharathi Librarian (SLG), KSIT, Bangalore 7. Sri. K. Srinivas, Librarian, TJCE, Bangalore 8. Sri. Manjunath P. S., Librarian, BNMIT, Bangalore 9. Sri. Naveen Kumar, Librarian, PESSE, Bangalore Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy For The Post Of Library Assistant
by mukesh jha 23 Jul '09

23 Jul '09

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS Chennai Applications are invited for the following posts : Assistant Technical Officer (Library Assistant) : 08 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4450, Age : 35 years, Qualification : A Graduate in any subject with a degree in Library & Information Science (BLIS) or MLIS/ MSc Library Information Service Competency in Computer Basics., Experience : 1-2 years How to Apply : Application in the prescribed format should be addressed to the Registrar (by designation only), University of Madras, Chennai 600005 on or before 14/08/2009. Please view http://www.unom.ac.in/news/atolibass.pdf for more information and application form. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha M.L..I.Sc Bhu 2008 Library Professional IDSA NEW DELHI Mob.9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010 at IGNCA, New Delhi, India
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 22 Jul '09

22 Jul '09

Dear Colleagues, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with IFLA Newspaper Section is organizing IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010 at IGNCA, New Delhi in India during 18th January to 21st January, 2010 on theme "Digital Preservation and Access to news and views". To finalize the brochure and also to prepare prospective list of participants, committees etc. we need contact details of Newspapers/Magazine Libraries in India. Therefore, with the help of this e-mail all such Librarians are requested to send their contact details to the undersigned at the earliest. Other Professional Colleagues are also requested to send the details of Professionals/libraries engaged in preservation of newspapers in India. Regards Ramesh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Additional Charge: Director, National Mission for Manusripts Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous body under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 5 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-1 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-22385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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