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Black Literature Index
by sri priya 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Black Literature Index is the electronic index to the Black Literature microfiche collection. This index allows users to search over 70,000 bibliographic citations for fiction, poetry and literary reviews published in 110 black periodicals and newspapers between 1827 and 1940. http://www.blackliteratureindex.com/home/home.do Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Libraries on 27.10.2007 at Madurai
by Arunachalam Hariharan 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Libraries Organized By K.L.N. College of Information Technology Pottapalayam â 630 611 (Near Madurai) Jointly With Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Madurai Chapter Date and Day 27.10.2007 Saturday Time: 10.00 a.m. â 5.00 p.m Venue: Conference Hall K.L.N. College of Information Technology Pottapalayam â 630 611 (12 km from Madurai city ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Workshop Libraries are facing many challenges and threats due to Internet, digital revolution and globalization. Library sources are being made available in a variety of digital formats and media. Filtering and choosing the right information in right time from the ocean of raw information is a major challenge. Libraries are moving from print to digital media. These technological challenges are major threat to LIS professionals. LIS professionals need to learn and update their skills to meet these challenges. Digital revolution also provides a lot of opportunity to the LIS professionals. The objectives of the one day Seminar is to discuss the following themes and find ways and means to face these challenges. â¢ Information Explosion/Overload â¢ Ever increasing users demands â¢ Digital Challenges â¢ Physical infrastructure â¢ Library consortium â¢ Oranisation and retrieval of e-resources â¢ Web based user centered services â¢ Copyrights and IPR Challenges â¢ Manpower Challenges â¢ Opportunities For LIS Professionals Faculty: Experts from various reputed institutions Program Schedule 09.00 a.m to 10.00 a.m Registration 10.00 a.m to 11.15 a.m Inauguration 11.15 a.m to 11.30 a.m Tea Break 11.30 p.m to 12.15 p.m Technical Section I 12.15 p.m to 1.00 p.m Technical Section II 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m Lunch break 2.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m Technical Section III 3.00 p.m to 3.45 p.m Technical Section IV 3.45 p.m to 4.00 p.m Tea Break 4.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m Valedictory Transport Facility College buses pick up the delegates at the following Points at 8.30 a.m. 1. Periyar bus stand (Near Hotel Vasantham) City Buses are also available from Periyar Bus stand. Bus route numbers are : 47, 47K, 47E, 47B, 47A ------------------------------------ Eligibility Library and Information Science professionals and students and other interested groups. Registration fee For Library Professionals and other interested Groups Rs. 250/- For Library Science Students Rs. 150/- (Fee includes course kit, certificate, lunch and tea) The Registration fee is to be paid through demand draft drawn in favour of â The Principal, K.L.N. College of Information Technologyâ, Payable at Madurai. Address for Communication Registration form with DD can be sent to A.G. GANESAN Organizing Secretary & Librarian K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Pottapalayam â 630 611 Sivagangai (District) E.Mail : ganeshanag(a)yahoo.com Mobile: 98654 08715 Ph(off) : 0452 â 2698250 Conference co â coordinators P.G DAMODHARAN, Asst Librarian and Library Staff (give names) ------------------------------------------ Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Libraries 27.10.2007 Registration Form Name : Designation : Name of the Institution : Address for : Communication Pin Code : Phone No: Res: Cell: Off: E-mail : Payment Details: D.D/ No/ Amount Name of the Bank / Branch Signature & seal of Signature of the Sponsoring Authority participant Last date for Registration 19.10.2007 Spot Registration will also be made on that day (with prior intimation -------------------------------------- For more details of the seminar visit SALIS website at http://autolib-india.net/salis -------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journals and Magazines
by Thippeswamy swamy 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Dear Professionals I am working as Librarian in New MBA college, that's why i want some journals, Newspapaers and magazines. I don't know the MBA related journals Newspapers and magazines So please send me the name of the Journals, Newspapers and Magazines (only Print Version Rate and Address) to rleated the Business like Business Outlook, Economic Times, Human capital Thank you -- Regards T S Thippeswamy Librarian Northern School of business [NSB] 19, Brunton Road, Off M. G. Road, Bangalore - 560 025 Phone: 080 - 41124446 Mobile: 09986617234 E-mail thippeswamy08(a)gmail.com www.nsb.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Asst. Libn. (3 Post) at PAU, Ludhiana
by Mukesh Anand 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

Dear LIS Students', Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Advt. No. :- 04/2007 requires Assistant Librarian -3 Post (Pay Scale -Rs. 8,000-13,500) For Web Access for details of qualifications & experience etc. available at http://www.pau.edu/readnews.asp?newsID=79 Last date :- 1Nov., ' 07 Thanx, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn.... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Employbility Skills (Cover Article in Emp. News)
by Mukesh Anand 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

Dear Members', Developing Employbility Skills / Ms. Meenu Chadha (Intl. Manpower & Training Specialist) This article deals with Basic Skills, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Affective Skills & Traits in detail. Web Access :- http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/article.html?aid=152&id=145 Print Access :- Employment News, issue dated 6-12 Oct., ' 07, Page # 1 & 56 My Remark :- When we've visited some South Indian Universities like Madras, Bangalore & Mysore & some R & D Institutions & Institutions of Higher Learning at these places last year, A common Suggestion we got from the Librarians' of these institutes is that Increase ur Emplyability skills along with ur technical & soft skills & then market it in LIS Job Market for getting good & quick break. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand .... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARY COLLABORATIVE: Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL)
by KR. Senthil Kumar 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL) http://www.opal- online.org/ progschrono. htm<http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm> OPAL is a collaborative effort by libraries of all types to provide cooperative web-based programming and training for library users and library staff members. These live, online events are held in an online auditorium where participants can interact via voice-over-IP, text chatting, and synchronized browsing. OPAL allows library patrons and library staff members to participate in online library programs from anywhere. Everyone is welcome to participate in OPAL programs, and libraries of all types are encouraged to become OPAL members. By collaborating within OPAL, libraries are able to develop online programs together and offer a rich array of public online programs for all library users. Examples of OPAL public online programs include book discussion programs, interviews, special events, library training, memoir writing workshops, and virtual tours of special digital library collections. Participating OPAL libraries develop and deliver online programs, events, and meetings using software from Talking Communities. OPAL is administered by the Alliance Library System , the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, and the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service. Nearly all OPAL programs are open to all library users worldwide. Usually there is no need to register, and there are no registration fees. Full menu of upcoming programs at : http://www.opal- online.org/ programs. htm<http://www.opal-online.org/programs.htm> -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR MCA LIBRARIAN KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COIMBATORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraries Web OPACs
by K.R. Mulla 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Dear LIS Professionals, Following links provide access to Libraries Web OPACs, available in public domain and using e-Granthalaya Software 1. National Informatics Centre (NIC) Library<http://mcitconsortium.nic.in/niclib/welcome.asp> 2. Centre for Develpment of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune Library<http://opac.library.cdac.in/> 3. Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, New Delhi<http://librarymoes.nic.in/> 4. North Eastern Council (NEC), Government of India, Shillong, Meghalaya <http://necouncil.gov.in/Granth2/welcome.asp> 5. NIC, AP State Unit, Hyderabad<http://apcms.ap.nic.in/library/welcome.asp> 6. State Central Library, Shillong, Meghalaya<http://164.100.150.131/OPAC/welcome.asp> ** *Catalogs of Government Libraries using e-Granthalaya this software is free of cost for Education Institutions* -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-25441722, 25443744 Ext 152 ************************************************************************** Engg-Lib-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Engg-Lib-Forum/ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ Library: http://203.90.120.126:8081/ **************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr.TBR Memorial Seminar on Emerging ICT Skills for Information Professionals - 2007
by Maruthu Pandian 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Dear Professionals, NCSI-NET is organizing the third national level Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar, in memory of Late Dr. T.B. Rajashekar, erstwhile Associate Chairman, NCSI, IISc. It is a one day seminar targeted exclusively for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science course or its equivalent and budding information professionals. The details of the seminar are given below. Seminar Title: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Emerging ICT Skills for Information Professionals - 2007 Date: November 03, 2007 (Saturday) Venue: National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Target audience: Students of Library & Information science course or its equivalent & budding information professionals. Seminar coverage: The Seminar is conducted with an intention to create an awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about the latest developments in the information and communication technologies applicable to LIS profession. This year's Seminar will give an overview of Library Automation, open source software for Library Automation, and Open Access resources and tools relevant to information professionals. There will also be a session dealing with career building strategies and job opportunities for LIS professionals. Registration fee: Rs. 150/- for Students and Rs. 200 for budding professionals. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made. However, we will provide names and addresses of some affordable hotels, which are in the close proximity to IISc in the workshop web site in due course of time. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/seminar/index.html Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/seminar/registration2007.html For further queries, please contact hipandian(a)gmail.com , umpradeep(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Regards Maruthu Pandian, B, Pradeep M & Ramya NCSI-NET Coordinators -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILS Market Analysis
by vimal kumar 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Dear Friend, Here is a ILS market analysis by Bob Molyneux appered in LISNews. This study indicates the increasing popularity of open source ILS in public and academic libraries in US. http://features.lisnews.org/features/07/10/15/118229.shtml Koha and Evergreen are leading popular open source ILS according to this study. Vimal Kumar Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark Trivandrum-695 581 www.asb.edu.in/vimal ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White ____________________________________________________________________________________ Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey: Internet-based Library& Information Services
by Sambhunath Halder 15 Oct '07

15 Oct '07

Online Survey Internet-based Library and Information Services 15 October, 2007 Dear Reader, I am writing to inviter your participation in a survey of "Internet based Library and Information Services". This survey is part of my Dissertation work for fulfillment of Masters' in Library and Information Scinece degree at Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata. I'm exploring why and how libraries are providing servicces using internet in the present era. Your responses may help me to determine what libraries can do to better welcome and serve its user commnity by helping of Internet. Your participation is completely voluntary and you may skip any specific questions that yuou choose for any reason. The survey takes less than ten minutes to complete. If you have any questions or concerns about the study please contact me at sambhu_lis(a)yahoo.com or sambhu.halder(a)gmail.com or phone me at +91 9733964714 Thank you for your valuable time and thoughts. To participate in the survey please click on the following link or cope it and paste on address bar of your web browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YJiO9pEqTpcuXHxhA63pWQ_3d_3d Sincerely Sambhu Nath Halder -- =================================== Regards, Sambhu Nath Halder Library and Documentation Centre, Narula Institute of Technology, 81, Nilgung Road, Kolkata 700109. Contact No. : +91 9733964714; 9851280201 =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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