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LIS Research
by Juran Sarkhel 21 May '08

21 May '08

Applications are invited for the post of Unbiversity Research Scholars at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, West Bengal. Essential Qualifications: Candidates must possess 55% marks or above in MLISc from any recognised university or ADIS from the DRTC, ISI or AIS from the INSDOC (now NISCAIR) and qualify NET/SET examination. Total number of posts: 03 (Three) Area of Research/Specialization: (i) Community Information Services / Information Literacy; (ii) Information Storage and Retrieval; and (iii) Information Seeking Behaviour of Library Users / TQM in Library and Information Services. Others: As per rules of UGC/Government of West Bengal Applications in plain paper with complete Biodata, attested copies of certificates, marksheets and testimonials should reach within 27.05.2008 to: Professor J. K. Sarkhel Head, Dept of Library & Information Science University of Kalyani Kalyani-741235 West Bengal; India _________________________________________________________________ No Harvard, No Oxford. We are here. Find out !! http://ss1.richmedia.in/recurl.asp?pid=500 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DDC Screensaver
by Sanjo Jose 21 May '08

21 May '08

Sir, This may be trivia. If you're looking for a fun way to stay familiar with the ten main classes of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, you may download the DDC screensaver for your computer from http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/screensaver/default.htm Direct Link: http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/screensaver/newDot_marks_the_spot.exe Sanjo Jose From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DESIDOC Bulletin available Free Online
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 21 May '08

21 May '08

Dear LIS Professionals and Library Managers DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology endeavours to bring recent developments in information technology, as applicable to library and information science, to the notice of librarians, documentation and information professionals, students and others interested in the field. It is published bi-monthly. DESIDOC Bulletin previous issues could be access free online Clik DESIDOC Bulletin<http://publications.drdo.gov.in/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=home&l=en&w=utf-8> . Sanjeev Kumar Jain (Research Assistant) C/o Administration Department National Institute of Fashion Technology, GH-0, Road, Behind Infocity Gandhinagar- 382 007 Ph: 079-23240832, 232408034 ext. 106 Email: infolibrarian(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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Associateship in Information Science (AIS):Notification for 2008-2010 batch
by Mukesh Anand 21 May '08

21 May '08

Dear LIS Students', National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources (NISCAIR), New Delhi Advt. No. NISCAIR/ETD/1/08 Admission Notice Associateship in Information Science (AIS) Course 2008-2010 Applications are invited for the 2008-2010 batch of AIS course commencing on 1 Sept., ' 08. Candidates will be selected on the basis of Admission Test & Interview.The 2 Year full time course is equivalent to MLISc & is recognised by the Govt. of India & many Universities. For details visit NISCAIR website www.niscair.res.in Print Access to this Notification :- The Hindu dated 10th May , ' 08 (Saturday), Page # 11 The Hindu dated 17th May , ' 08 (Saturday), Page # 4 Thanx, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Officers' Training College for Indian Railways Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cryptograhy:Article about its Career Option in Education Times
by Mukesh Anand 21 May '08

21 May '08

Dear Members', Cryptic Careers by Soumi Das in Education Times, Page # 3, The Times of India , dated 19th May, ' 08 (Monday) This introductory Article deals with Career Option in Cryptograhy (It is the Science of making messages illegible to unintended recipients) Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Officers' Training College for Indian Railways Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information Security Industry:Career Opportunities & Skill Set:: Article in Education Times
by Mukesh Anand 21 May '08

21 May '08

Dear Members', Network Policing / by Rajat Khare & Manash Pratim Gohain in Education Times Page # 5 in The Times of India dated 12th May, ' 08 (Monday) This article deals with Career Opportunities & Skill Set required in Information Security Industry. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Officers' Training College for Indian Railways Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SANGOSHTHI 2008 - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 21 May '08

21 May '08

LISPS - Library & Information Science Promotion Society is organising a Conference on - SANGOSHTHI 2008 - Role of IT-Enabled Knowledge Management in Growth of India at IGCAR, Kalpakkam from 24- 26 July 2008. The details of the conference is available at www.lisps-india.org You may also contact Dr. T.S. Rao Organising secretary subbarao(a)igcar.gov.in for any further information --------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NET/SET Guidance for CUDELSAA Members
by Susmita Chakraborty 21 May '08

21 May '08

*Calcutta University Department of Library Science Alumni Association (CUDELSAA)* NET/SET Guidance for CUDELSAA Members It is to inform all our members that the Guidance for NET/SET in Library & Information Science will commence from the first week of June 2008. A nominal registration fee is required. Limited seats are available. Last date of submission of application (in the following format) is May 29, 2008. ** Tridib Chattopadhyay Dr. Biplab Chakraborty (General Secretary) (President) *Application Format* ** 1. Name: 2. Postal Address including phone no. & email: 3. Date of Birth: 4. Educational Qualifications: 5. MLIS Degree details: Year of Passing Division/Class Percentage of Intakes (Part I & Part II) 1. Category: Gen./SC/ST 2. Membership details of CUDELSAA: Signature with date ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ms. Susmita Chakraborty Bengal Engineering and Science University Shibpur, Howrah-3, West Bengal, India Email: susmitachakraborty94[at]gmail[dot]com Personal Blog: http://susmitachakraborty.blogspot.com/ Please support: MANAS - a society for mentally disturbed persons their family and friends http://www.geocities.com/manas_teghari/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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3rd World Congress on ISIS
by Sainul Abideen P 21 May '08

21 May '08

Dear Friends, 3rd World Congress of ISIS will be held int Rio de Janeire, Brazil, from 14th upto 16th September 2008. Visit Website: http://www.eventos.bvsalud.org/agendas/isis3/?lang=en For all necessary information about the objectives, a programme scheme (to be completed later), enrollment form etc.. Questions can be sent using the 'Contact'-page of the site to Ernesto Spinak spinaker(a)adinet.com.uy These can be in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish. Answers will be given in English or Spanish. Questions of general interest will be published in this ISIS-userslist, and a FAQ-page will be prepared in the website a.s.a.p. Most of all this meeting will present 3 very important new developments : ABCD * integrated web-based library management software ISIS-NBP * new ISIS platform J-ISIS * new WinISIS version with JAVA (multi-platform client-server) With best regards Sainul Abideen P Librarian IIIT M-Kerala Thiruvananthapuram -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy Announcement for the post of Project Assistant for the Librarian at Max Mueller Bhavan Delhi
by Seth, Renu 21 May '08

21 May '08

<<ole0.bmp>> Vacancy Announcement Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi invites applications for the position of Project Assistant for the Library. MMB is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The Regional Information Centre in Delhi provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany. Responsibilities: * Provide assistance in organization of international conferences and seminars * Coordinate the local staff training programmes * Provide information services about Germany * Provide coverage of the circulation desk * Work with the content management system to update the website and other web projects * Create attractive displays to promote library collection and services * Maintain address databases * Carry out day to day office administration and other related activities Requirements: * Master's degree in Humanities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English * Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an advantage * Strong organizational skills and experience in day to day office administration * Competence in using new technology as a research tool * Profound knowledge of computer applications * Strong commitment to public service * Initiative, flexibility, and strong ability to work in a team environment Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by June 30, 2008 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with three professional references to Renu Seth, Max Mueller Bhavan, 3, K.G. Marg, Delhi-110001 Tel: (011) 23329506 email: seth(a)delhi.goethe.org Visit our web site at www.goethe.de/newdelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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