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Free full text access to New Scientist
by Maruthu Pandian 13 Oct '06

13 Oct '06

Dear Professionals This is to inform you all that Science Direct is offering free full text access to "NEW SCIENTIST" for 2 months (till December end) to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. New Scientist is the world's leading scientific current affairs magazine, Covering news, ideas and innovations from every field, New Scientist is essential weekly reading for people who want to know what's happening, why it's happening and what the effects will be. Every week 680,000 people consider it essential reading for the latest science and technology news from around the world. If you are intrigued by how advances in science and technology impact on everyday society and culture, then New Scientist is an indispensable read. Please go to http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02624079 to access the journal. Regards Maruthu Pandiyan, B Asst. Research Scientist, Advinus Therapeutics Pvt Ltd, Bangalore.

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Need information about mental health organizations in West Bengalurgently
by Susmita Chakraborty 13 Oct '06

13 Oct '06

Dear Colleagues We are in the process of writing a research paper on the facilities and services available in the mental healthcare systems in West Bengal. If you come across any document, report, statistics, directory and profiles of mental health organizations in West Bengal, such as, mental healthcare centres, hospitals, counseling centres, day-care centres, NGOs, institutions, etc., kindly share with us. With warm regards Ms. Susmita Chakraborty Librarian Maharaja Manindra Chandra College 20, Ramakanta Bose Street Kolkata - 700003 Email: susmita3chakraborty(a)gmail.com, lalijyoti(a)gmail.com Telephone: 09830710918 Dear Colleagues We are in the process of writing a research paper on the facilities and services available in the mental healthcare systems in West Bengal. If you come across any document, report, statistics, directory and profiles of mental health organizations in West Bengal, such as, mental healthcare centres, hospitals, counseling centres, day-care centres, NGOs, institutions, etc., kindly share with us. With warm regards Ms. Susmita Chakraborty Librarian Maharaja Manindra Chandra College 20, Ramakanta Bose Street Kolkata - 700003 Email: mailto:susmita3chakraborty@gmail.com susmita3chakraborty(a)gmail.com , mailto:lalijyoti@gmail.com lalijyoti(a)gmail.com Telephone: 09830710918

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"Economy " by C.T. Kurien
by vimal kumar 13 Oct '06

13 Oct '06

Dear Friends, I would like to know the details about below mentioned book ( Publisher and distributor details) Economy: An introspective introduction By C.T. Kurien (Madras Institute of Development studies). If any body have details of this book, kindly give the details. Vimal Kumar Asian School of Business Technopark Trivandrum-695 581 vimal0212(a)yahoo.com  Dear Friends, I would like to know the details about below mentioned book ( Publisher and distributor details) Economy: An introspective introduction By C.T. Kurien ( Madras Institute of Development studies). If any body have details of this book, kindly give the details. � Vimal Kumar Asian School of Business Technopark� Trivandrum-695 581 vimal0212(a)yahoo.com

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INDIA'S FIRST LOCAL INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE LAUNCHED
by Farooque Shaheen 13 Oct '06

13 Oct '06

INDIA'S FIRST LOCAL INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE LAUNCHED Bangalore The Economic Times |The Hindu Business Line www.guruji.com, founded by two Delhi IIT graduates, on Thursday launched country's first local Internet search engine. Aimed at the Indian web consumer, Guruji.com is focussed on providing better search results by leveraging proprietary algorithms and data in the Indian context, its Co-Founder and CEO Anurag Dod said. Crawl technology used by Guruji.com is a complex computing system that crawls the web identifying Indian content using sophisticated algorithms. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2160055.cms Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366 INDIA'S FIRST LOCAL INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE LAUNCHED Bangalore The Economic Times |The Hindu Business Line www.guruji.com, founded by two Delhi IIT graduates, on Thursday launched country's first local Internet search engine. Aimed at the Indian web consumer, Guruji.com is focussed on providing better search results by leveraging proprietary algorithms and data in the Indian context, its Co-Founder and CEO Anurag Dod said. Crawl technology used by Guruji.com is a complex computing system that crawls the web identifying Indian content using sophisticated algorithms. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2160055.cms Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366

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Announcing the creation of the International Information Literacy Resources Directory
by Susmita Chakraborty 13 Oct '06

13 Oct '06

********************Please excuse duplicate listings******************************************** *Announcing the creation of the International Information Literacy Resources Directory, www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco *, Have you developed information literacy resources, created a course, developed standards or assessment tools or written a thesis on the subject? Would you like to give international visibility to your information literacy work? Then, we invite your to participate in an exciting new web directory, the International Information Literacy Resources Directory. This web repository has been designed by the Information Literacy Section of IFLA in a UNESCO-funded project. The aim of the directory is to enable sharing of information literacy experiences around the world. Access to the database is free to anyone. Visit the website www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco, and contribute entries for the resources that you have found most useful in your own information literacy endeavors. It is your participation that will enrich this website so that it can serve as a global clearinghouse for Information Literacy resources. You can begin submitting your records immediately. Please, help us to promote this project by sharing this message with relevant listservs and colleagues. Jesus Lau General Project Coordinator Chair, Information Literacy Section / IFLA Director, Universidad Veracruzana, USBI VER Library Veracruz, Mexico ********************Please excuse duplicate listings******************************************** Announcing the creation of the International Information Literacy Resources Directory , http://www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco , Have you developed information literacy resources, created a course, developed standards or assessment tools or written a thesis on the subject? Would you like to give international visibility to your information literacy work? Then, we invite your to participate in an exciting new web directory, the International Information Literacy Resources Directory. This web repository has been designed by the Information Literacy Section of IFLA in a UNESCO-funded project. The aim of the directory is to enable sharing of information literacy experiences around the world. Access to the database is free to anyone. Visit the website http://www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco , and contribute entries for the resources that you have found most useful in your own information literacy endeavors. It is your participation that will enrich this website so that it can serve as a global clearinghouse for Information Literacy resources. You can begin submitting your records immediately. Please, help us to promote this project by sharing this message with relevant listservs and colleagues. Jesus Lau General Project Coordinator Chair, Information Literacy Section / IFLA Director, Universidad Veracruzana, USBI VER Library Veracruz, Mexico

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Free Access to more than 100 Springer Computer Science Journals and 35 LNCS Books
by girish kumar 13 Oct '06

13 Oct '06

Dear Members, Springer providing Free Access the entire contents of more than 100 computer science journal until the end of November. To access the journals you visit and follow the following instructions. Log in at: www.springer.com/readingroom SpringerToken: 2Q6x5N4GGPZbnp3 N.Girish Kumar IKM Trainee, National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Banglore-560 012. Mobile No:9980876586 E-mail:girish@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in ngirik(a)yahoo.co.in --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Springer providing Free Access the entire contents of more than 100 computer science journal until the end of November. To access the journals you visit and follow the following instructions. Log in at: www.springer.com/readingroom SpringerToken: 2Q6x5N4GGPZbnp3 N.Girish Kumar IKM Trainee, National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Banglore-560 012. Mobile No:9980876586 E-mail:girish@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in ngirik(a)yahoo.co.in Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman1/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

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US DEVELOPS SOFTWARE THAT COULD TRACK GLOBAL PRESS
by Farooque Shaheen 12 Oct '06

12 Oct '06

US DEVELOPS SOFTWARE THAT COULD TRACK GLOBAL PRESS Washington, DNA The US Department of Homeland Security plans to develop software that analyses and summarises opinions expressed in articles, providing a possible tool for better monitoring what is written about the United States in the global press. The department says it will spend 2.4 million dollars over the next three years supporting research at three US universities using computer science to analyze human language in texts. "The work is really designed to get information extraction that would help the DHS review statements for sentiments or beliefs contained in statements, and to provide intelligence analysts within DHS," said Homeland Security spokesperson Christophe Kelly. Kelly said the software would offer the department staff "another resource to conduct their work" -- even though the project has raised eyebrows among press freedom advocates. http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1057937 Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366 US DEVELOPS SOFTWARE THAT COULD TRACK GLOBAL PRESS Washington, DNA The US Department of Homeland Security plans to develop software that analyses and summarises opinions expressed in articles, providing a possible tool for better monitoring what is written about the United States in the global press. The department says it will spend 2.4 million dollars over the next three years supporting research at three US universities using computer science to analyze human language in texts. "The work is really designed to get information extraction that would help the DHS review statements for sentiments or beliefs contained in statements, and to provide intelligence analysts within DHS," said Homeland Security spokesperson Christophe Kelly. Kelly said the software would offer the department staff "another resource to conduct their work" -- even though the project has raised eyebrows among press freedom advocates. http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1057937 Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366

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ISO standards for Library Building
by nbar＠iitg.ernet.in 12 Oct '06

12 Oct '06

Dear All, I would like to know whether there are any ISO Standards on library building and how can I find them. With Regards Niraj barua Central Library IIT-Guwahati ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent from IIT Guwahati Webmail. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by email and delete all copies; your cooperation in this regard is appreciated. http://www.iitg.ernet.in

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Final call for registration: Workshop on Digital Libraries
by N Deepa 12 Oct '06

12 Oct '06

Workshop on Digital Libraries, New Delhi 31 October ? 3 November 2006 The Workshop on Digital Libraries is being organized by TERI with support from Technology Information Facilitation Programme of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India. The aim of the Workshop is to equip participants with adequate practical knowledge so as to enable them to efficiently carry out digital library projects. The workshop will be held at TERI, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. For more details about the workshop, please visit the website http://www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop Workshop Objectives: · Familiarize participants with the concepts of digital library and institutional repository · Facilitate understanding of digitization and practical knowledge on the digitization process · Offer hands-on experience to develop digital libraries and use of open-source software such as DSpace and GSDL (Greenstone Digital Library) · Help participants develop practical skills in the installation of open source software for creation and implementation of digital libraries Programme: The workshop programme will include tutorial-type presentations, demonstrations, practical sessions, and will cover the following topics: · Issues and challenges of developing digital libraries · Role of institutional repositories in open access movement · Understanding the digitization process: scanning, OCR (optical character recognition), and conversion · DSpace: overview, installation, and administration · GSDL: overview, installation, and administration · Converting CDS/ISIS databases to GSDL · Dublin Core metadata standards · OAI?PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) The faculty will comprise of digital library experts from TERI and other institutes. Participants: The workshop is intended for library and information professionals, knowledge managers, information entrepreneurs, and e-content developers, who have an interest or are involved in setting up digital repositories in their organizations. To allow rich and useful interactions, the number of participants is being limited to 25. Registration: The registration fee is Rs 4000/ per participant. Additional registration from the same organization qualifies for 10% discount. Please note that registration closes on 25 October 2006. Registration can be done online at http://www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop . Alternatively, please download registration form from workshop website and fax or mail it to: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre, TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in ************************************ About Library and Information Centre, TERI ************************************ The LIC (Library and Information Centre) at TERI maintains a pioneering research library?South Asia?s finest repository of readings on energy, environment, and sustainable development. The LIC has undertaken digital library initiatives and has developed a comprehensive electronic library that provides rich and structured content through online, remote, and continuous access to resources. It is a common gateway that provides free facility to browse and search various forms of digital publications. The Centre regularly organizes seminar, workshops, and conferences with an objective to create a forum for interaction among library and information professionals to keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of information science and related IT applications. **** Contact: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre TERI Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Tel: 91-11-24682141, 24682100 or 41504900 Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in Web: www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop Workshop on Digital Libraries, New Delhi 31 October – 3 November 2006 The Workshop on Digital Libraries is being organized by TERI with support from Technology Information Facilitation Programme of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India. The aim of the Workshop is to equip participants with adequate practical knowledge so as to enable them to efficiently carry out digital library projects. The workshop will be held at TERI, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. For more details about the workshop, please visit the website http://www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop Workshop Objectives: · Familiarize participants with the concepts of digital library and institutional repository · Facilitate understanding of digitization and practical knowledge on the digitization process · Offer hands-on experience to develop digital libraries and use of open-source software such as DSpace and GSDL (Greenstone Digital Library) · Help participants develop practical skills in the installation of open source software for creation and implementation of digital libraries Programme: The workshop programme will include tutorial-type presentations, demonstrations, practical sessions, and will cover the following topics: · Issues and challenges of developing digital libraries · Role of institutional repositories in open access movement · Understanding the digitization process: scanning, OCR (optical character recognition), and conversion · DSpace: overview, installation, and administration · GSDL: overview, installation, and administration · Converting CDS/ISIS databases to GSDL · Dublin Core metadata standards · OAI–PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) The faculty will comprise of digital library experts from TERI and other institutes. Participants: The workshop is intended for library and information professionals, knowledge managers, information entrepreneurs, and e-content developers, who have an interest or are involved in setting up digital repositories in their organizations. To allow rich and useful interactions, the number of participants is being limited to 25. Registration: The registration fee is Rs 4000/ per participant. Additional registration from the same organization qualifies for 10% discount. Please note that registration closes on 25 October 2006. Registration can be done online at http://www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop . Alternatively, please download registration form from workshop website and fax or mail it to: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre, TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in ************************************ About Library and Information Centre, TERI ************************************ The LIC (Library and Information Centre) at TERI maintains a pioneering research library—South Asia’s finest repository of readings on energy, environment, and sustainable development. The LIC has undertaken digital library initiatives and has developed a comprehensive electronic library that provides rich and structured content through online, remote, and continuous access to resources. It is a common gateway that provides free facility to browse and search various forms of digital publications. The Centre regularly organizes seminar, workshops, and conferences with an objective to create a forum for interaction among library and information professionals to keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of information science and related IT applications. **** Contact: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre TERI Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Tel: 91-11-24682141, 24682100 or 41504900 Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in Web: www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop

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Web-based citation/bibliographic manager
by Subbiah Gunasekaran 12 Oct '06

12 Oct '06

Dear Members: Is there any web-based citation/bibliographic manager (free)? I have already seen such a website in one of the LIS Forum mails. Kindly inform me if anyone knowing the website. Thanks S.Gunasekaran CECRI, Karaikudi Dear Members: Is there any web-based citation/bibliographic manager (free)? I have already seen such a website in one of the LIS Forum mails. Kindly inform me if anyone knowing the website. Thanks S.Gunasekaran CECRI, Karaikudi http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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