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University provosts support OA
by Mailing List Manager 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 07:57:52 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Friends: The provosts of 25 top American universities are jointly releasing an open letter that strongly backs the Federal Public Research Access Act bill and encourages higher education to prepare for a new way of disseminating research findings, reports Jennifer Heffelfinger, Communications Manager, SPARC [jennifer(a)arl.org] "Widespread public dissemination levels the economic playing field for researchers outside of well-funded universities and research centers and creates more opportunities for innovation. Ease of access and discovery also encourages use by scholars outside traditional disciplinary communities, thus encouraging imaginative and productive scholarly convergence," the provosts write. Subbiah Arunachalam

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looking for the title "The Conquest of Mind"
by Mailing List Manager 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:04:20 +0530 From: SwatiC(a)rkfoodland.com Dear All, I have been desperately looking for the title "The Conquest of Mind" by Eknath Eswaran. Pls let let me know if it is available with anyone of you. Would be highly obliged. Regds, Swati Corporate Librarian Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt Ltd Radhakrishna House, Majiwade Village Road, Majiwade, Thane - 400601 www.rkfoodland.com www.spar-india.com

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Foundation Stone laying ceremony of iSIM@University of Mysore
by Mailing List Manager 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Dear Members: The following posting from Dr. Shalini Urs could not be broadcated in time due to some unavoidable circumstances. Sorry about it. It is being broadcasted now just for the sake information for fellow professionals. With regards, - Moderator ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:59:24 +0530 From: Shalini Urs <shalini(a)vidyanidhi.org.in> To: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Foundation Stone laying ceremony of iSIM@University of Mysore The Foundation Stone laying ceremony of the New Building of International School of Information Management (iSIM) University of Mysore (a Ford Foundation Funded Initiative) By His Excellency Shri. T.N. Chaturvedi, the Governor of Karnataka. On July 27, 2006, at 5.00 PM, at the Crawford hall, Mysore, as part of the Foundation Day Celebrations of the University of Mysore Mr.N.V. Sathyanarayana, Chairman and Managing Director, Informatics India & Prof. Sumathi Ramaswamy, University of Michigan, USA and Former Program Officer of Ford Foundation, New Delhi Will grace the occasion The munificent building grants provided by Informatics India, Bangalore is gratefully acknowledged. 'You are cordially invited' Dr.Shalini R. Urs Executive Director International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Tele : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in www.vidyanidhi.org.in/shaliniurs.htm

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Data sharing through networks
by Mailing List Manager 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:18:23 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Dear Friends: Chinese Academy of Sciences will soon enable 90 institutions to share data via a computer network, says a news story in Peter Suber's blog "Open Access News". Please note Suber's comment at the end. The Internet and the web offer unforeseen possibilities for information flow and knowledge exchange, which if adopted quickly can make the field level playing in the matter of accessing and disseminating information and knowledge. We can ignore them only at our peril! We in India must act fast and adopt open source software, open access archiving, collaborative research through grid computing and knowledge sharing through data sharing through nationwide networks. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] --------------------------------- Data sharing coming to China Zi Xun, China plans massive data sharing project, SciDev.Net, July 24, 2006. Excerpt: The Chinese Academy of Sciences is planning a large-scale computer project to make it easier for researchers at its 90 institutes to share their data....Over the next four years, data from the academy's institutes will be entered into hundreds of databases, and computing tools will be made available to help researchers analyse the data.... The e-Science project aims to tackle the problem of poor data sharing in the scientific community....[Nan Kai of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Computer Network Information Center] says that the e-Science platform will be freely accessible to scientists outside the academy, as well as the public. Liu Mian, of the US-based University of Missouri, says that besides developing the infrastructure, the government should also stipulate that researchers must share their data by sending them to public databases such as the e-Science project. Peter Suber's Comment. This is a notable development that should greatly accelerate research in China. I support Liu Mian's suggestion that the government mandate deposit in the new OA system. If the Chinese combine the right policy with the right technology, it will maximize its return on the investment in its new and powerful infrastructure.

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Special Libraries 2006 :Webcast
by ++ Mukesh Anand ++ 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Dear Professionals Details of ' The Library of Congress' Webcast are appended below: Title : Special Libraries 2006: Change and Challenges in the Digital Environment Speaker : Bruce Rosenstein Running Time : 47 minutes Bruce Rosenstein of the USA TODAY library discusses the current state of special libraries in the United States, focusing on trends, threats, opportunities and the impact of e-resources and technology. He also examines the personal qualities necessary for today's special librarian to succeed. These librarians must consider the implications of working for libraries affiliated with institutions that can close or drastically change at a moment's notice. Other points include the challenges of working in information-rich but time-poor environments, dealing with demanding, highly knowledgeable patrons and the need to answer a key question: what can you do differently and better than your clients, who may think they can get their own information without the need of a librarian? To view the entire Webcast, click the link http://loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=3893 Thanks ++ Mukesh ++ - - Mukesh Anand http://monitorlinks.typepad.com Dear Professionals Details of ' The Library of Congress' Webcast are appended below: Title : Special Libraries 2006: Change and Challenges in the Digital Environment Speaker : Bruce Rosenstein Running Time : 47 minutes Bruce Rosenstein of the USA TODAY library discusses the current state of special libraries in the United States, focusing on trends, threats, opportunities and the impact of e-resources and technology. He also examines the personal qualities necessary for today's special librarian to succeed. These librarians must consider the implications of working for libraries affiliated with institutions that can close or drastically change at a moment's notice. Other points include the challenges of working in information-rich but time-poor environments, dealing with demanding, highly knowledgeable patrons and the need to answer a key question: what can you do differently and better than your clients, who may think they can get their own information without the need of a librarian? To view the entire Webcast, click the link http://loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=3893 http://loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=3893 Thanks ++ Mukesh ++ - - Mukesh Anand http://monitorlinks.typepad.com http://monitorlinks.typepad.com

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National Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software - Organised by SALIS and DLIS, Napur University
by Arunachalam Hariharan 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Golden Jubilee ( 2006 ) Foundation Day National Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software Jointly Organized by Dept. of Library and Information Science, R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur and Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), Chennai and St. Francis de Saleâs College, Seminary Hills, Nagpur. Date: August 19th â 20th , 2006 Venue: St. Francis de Saleâs College, Nagpur About the Organizers DLISc, RTM NU, Nagpur The Department of Library and Information Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, was established in the year 1956, and this is one of the oldest Library Science departments in the country. This year, Department of Library and Information Science is celebrating its Golden Jubilee. The department started with a Diploma course in Library Science, which was upgraded to Bachelorâs Degree in 1966. Masterâs Degree in Library and Information Science, was started in the year 1984. The Department is also offering doctoral programme since 1987. Two years Integrated MLISC, course was implemented in the department in 2003, based on UGC Model Curriculum. Department has organized a number of National Conferences, workshops and UGC Refresher Courses to its credit SALIS SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all spheres of Library and Information Science by organizing various programs such as seminar, lectures, training programs on emerging topics. It has chapters in many places to provide service in the respective regions regularly. SALIS instituted many awards to honor LIS professionals in the country. One of the objectives of SALIS is to train the Library and Information professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality-based services. SALIS has conducted thirty five workshops, and training programmes on at various parts, of the country in the last four year. Continuing Education Programme (CEP) SALIS is periodically conducting lectures on emerging trends by experts from all over the country. The Thrust areas are Information Communication Technology (ICT), Human Resource Development and provide training to handle digital tools and techniques SFS College Nagpur St.Franscis De Sales College Nagpur was established in 1956 by Aechbishop Eugene DâSouza as a service in Higher education to the city of Nagpur This Year this Institution is also celebrating its Golden Jubilee. It caters to More than 1600 students for various courses like B.Sc, BA, BCS, and Msc ( Chemistry and Biotechnology) It is located at Seminary hills which is the most beautiful part of the city About the Workshop Greenstone Digital Library Software (GSDL) is a open source software used for building and distributing digital library collections. It provides a new way of organizing information and publishing it on the Internet or on CD-ROM Greenstone is produced by the Zealand Digital Library Project at the University of Waikato, and developed and distributed in cooperation with UNESCO and the Human Info NGO The main objective of organizing this workshop is to provide a first hand knowledge of the Greenstone Digital Library Software, which is gaining immense popularity in digitization of manuscripts, and rare materials, and towards building up digital libraries. The workshop will be conducted by experts, and will cover the theoretical, and practical aspects of the âGreenstone Softwareâ. It will provide a practical demonstration, and hands on experience for the participants. This workshop is first of its kind, in the entire region, and will prove extremely beneficial for the Library and Information Science professionals, teachers, students and research scholars. Registration Fee - Rs. 300.00 The registration fee includes workshop kit and working lunches and tea on the days of the workshop and not the accommodation. The participants have to make their own arrangement for the stay. Intending participants are requested to complete the attached form and send it along with bank draft drawn in favour of âDLISc, Golden Jubilee Celebrationsâ, payable at Nagpur, towards the registration fee, so as to reach the Organizing Secretary, on or before 10th August 2006. Participants are advised to register well in advance (in any case not later than 10th August 2006). No. of Participants Participation is limited to 50 delegates on first come first serve basis. Last Date Interested participants should register on or before 14th August, 2006. Registration Form National Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software August, 19th â 20th., 2006 Name of the Participant : _________________ (In Block Letter) ________________________ Designation ________________________ Name and Address of the Organization ____________________________________ Address for Communication Tel. : Off ___________ Res. ___________ E-mail ID _____________________________ Mobile No. ____________________________ Date and Time of Arrival _______________ Particulars of Payment (Bank Draft) Name of the Bank : __________________ Rs. _________ D D No. _______________ Date _______________ Signature Completed registration form can be sent to: Dr. (Mrs) D. Rajyalakshmi Workshop Director & HOD, DLISc Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur â 440 010. E-mail : rldesaraju(a)rediffmail.com salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Phone :- 0712 â 2548577 For more details of the workshop, please visit SALIS web site at http://autolib-india.net/salis or you may also contact A.Hariharan President SALIS C/o AutoLib Sofware Systems (opp. to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Road Chennai â 600 089 Cell: 09444109089 The application form for the workshop can also be downloaded from the above website __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Papers of a recent conference needed
by APS Sethi 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Hello everyone A researcher is in need of conference papers of the following conference that took place early this month in Bangalore. Any library (particularly in or nearby Bangalore) that has the conference papers in its collection may kindly let me know. "National Annual Conference on Environmental Education, held from 6 to 8 July 2006 at Bangalore." APS Sethi BBSB Engg. College, Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab) Hello everyone A researcher is in need of conference papers of the following conference that took place early this month in Bangalore. Any library (particularly in or nearby Bangalore) that has the conference papers in its collection may kindly let me know. "National Annual Conference on Environmental Education, held from 6 to 8 July 2006 at Bangalore." APS Sethi BBSB Engg. College, Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab) 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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Workshop on Digital Libraries
by Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla 30 Jul '06

30 Jul '06

Dear Sir/Madam, Pl post the following workshop info in LIS-FORUM. Thanks, Varalakshmi WORKSHOP ON DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES OCTOBER 9 -13, 2006. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE ANDHRA UNIVERSITY VISAKHAPATNAM This workshop will enable participants to develop knowledge of, and practical skills in the installation and implementation of DSpace and GSDL which they can utilize in their own institutions. VENUE: The workshop will take place at the Department of Library and Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. RESOURCE PERSONS: Dr M.G.Sreekumar, Librarian & Head, Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL), Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Kerala and Smt K.T.Anuradha, Senior Technical Officer, National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. PARTICIPATION: The numbers are limited (20 participants only). Participation in the first instance is reserved for library professionals from the higher education sectors. Only one participant per institution can be accepted to maximize the distributed impact of the workshop. SKILLS REQUIRED: Before registering, the participants should ensure that they have the following skills. 1.Solid, hands-on grasp of basic WINDOWS administration. 2.Good understanding of the Web and ideally experience with web servers such as Apache and their basic configuration. 3.Familiarity with obtaining and installing software from source bundles: download, de-archive, build and installation. COSTS: The workshop is being supported by U.G.C. Hence the participants will be charged a nominal amount of Rs 500/ which will also cover the cost of breakfast, lunch and coffee each day. ACCOMODATION: Shared accommodation on payment of Rs100/ per day Contact: Prof R.S.R.Varalakshmi, Dept of Library and Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530 003. Phone: 0891 2844387 (O) 94412 24838 (M), E.Mail: rvsn1234(a)hotmail.com or vara.lakshmirudrabhatla(a)gmail.com -- Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science., Andhra University. Visakhapatnam.

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workshop on Information Literacy
by ravija srivastava 28 Jul '06

28 Jul '06

Dear Colleagues, We hope all of you have received the brochures on "Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy" Scheduled to be held on 9th and 10th August, 2006 in the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Kindly see that the drafts and cheques are correctly addressed as per the details in the brochure and also they reach us on well before time. For your benefit I am enclosing the complete information again. Ravija Workshop cum Seminar on "Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy" INTRODUCTION Information Literacy is an important aspect of lifelong learning in the present competitive world replete with abundant information sources in various forms and formats. In libraries and information centers the reference librarians have traditionally provided bibliographic instruction or user education or library instruction to the users. Information literacy instruction covers all of them implying that information professionals strive to employ the users of information with a set of skills required to be able to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively in the desired manner. As a necessity in many academic and research libraries it has become a core activity. Therefore the professional librarians need to be equipped with instructional techniques that can make the instruction programmes in the library more effective. This workshop is the first of its kind involving experts from the fields of Library & Information Science and Education. OBJECTIVES The workshop cum seminar aims to enable the participants 1. To know the elements of information literacy instruction 2. To know the elements of instructional technology 3. To design a customized training schedule for a single user or a group of identified users 4. To assess the effectiveness of their training programme METHODOLOGY The resource persons will use lecture method of instruction supported by exercises and activities suitable to the topic covered. Interactive sessions will be held at the end of the day. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Reference Librarians and other information professionals in academic and research libraries who regularly conduct information literacy instruction sessions (formal or informal) will benefit from this workshop by learning how to structure their instruction programmes in a technical manner. VENUE Conference Hall, Department of Library & Information Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Library, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), 400098. DATE 9th & 10th August, 2006. REGISTRATION Registration Fee : Rs.800/- (including Breakfast, lunch, workshop kit and study material) Accommodation : Arrangement can be made in the Guest House within University Campus if intimated well in advance. Contact Persons: 1.Mrs. Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com 2.Prof. (Dr.) S.R. Pandya Prof. & Head, Department of Education University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526226 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 9th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Registration 10.00a.m. Keynote Speech 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 1 : Instructional Strategies with special reference to Information Literacy 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. Session 2 : Learning Styles 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m. Session 3 : Critical Thinking Skills 5.00p.m. Interactive session 10th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Session 1 :Instructional Design I 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 2 : Instructional Design II 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. Session 3 : E-Learning 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m. Session 4 : Evaluation & Assessment 5.00p.m. Interactive session 5.30p.m. Valedictory REGISTRATION FORM Name : Dr./Mr./Ms._____________________________________________________ Name of organization :_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ph.(off.)______________(Mob.)__________________Email____________________ Designation :________________________________________ Accomodation Required : Yes / No Details of Payment : ___________________________________________________ (Cheques and Demand Drafts to be in the name of Librarian, University of Mumbai payable at Allahabad Bank, Kalina branch.) Signature --------------------------------- See the all-new, redesigned Yahoo.com. Check it out. Dear Colleagues, We hope all of you have received the brochures on "Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy" Scheduled to be held on 9th and 10th August, 2006 in the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Kindly see that the drafts and cheques are correctly addressed as per the details in the brochure and also they reach us on well before time. For your benefit I am enclosing the complete information again. Ravija Workshop cum Seminar on "Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy" INTRODUCTION Information Literacy is an important aspect of lifelong learning in the present competitive world replete with abundant information sources in various forms and formats. In libraries and information centers the reference librarians have traditionally provided bibliographic instruction or user education or library instruction to the users. Information literacy instruction covers all of them implying that information professionals strive to employ the users of information with a set of skills required to be able to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively in the desired manner. As a necessity in many academic and research libraries it has become a core activity. Therefore the professional librarians need to be equipped with instructional techniques that can make the instruction programmes in the library more effective. This workshop is the first of its kind involving experts from the fields of Library & Information Science and Education. OBJECTIVES The workshop cum seminar aims to enable the participants 1. To know the elements of information literacy instruction 2. To know the elements of instructional technology 3. To design a customized training schedule for a single user or a group of identified users 4. To assess the effectiveness of their training programme METHODOLOGY The resource persons will use lecture method of instruction supported by exercises and activities suitable to the topic covered. Interactive sessions will be held at the end of the day. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Reference Librarians and other information professionals in academic and research libraries who regularly conduct information literacy instruction sessions (formal or informal) will benefit from this workshop by learning how to structure their instruction programmes in a technical manner. VENUE Conference Hall, Department of Library & Information Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Library, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), 400098. DATE 9 th & 10 th August, 2006. REGISTRATION Registration Fee : Rs.800/- (including Breakfast, lunch, workshop kit and study material) Accommodation : Arrangement can be made in the Guest House within University Campus if intimated well in advance. Contact Persons: 1.Mrs. Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : mailto:ravija_srivastava@yahoo.com ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com 2.Prof. (Dr.) S.R. Pandya Prof. & Head, Department of Education University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526226 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 9 th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Registration 10.00a.m. Keynote Speech 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 1 : Instructional Strategies with special reference to Information Literacy 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. Session 2 : Learning Styles 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m. Session 3 : Critical Thinking Skills 5.00p.m. Interactive session 10 th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Session 1 :Instructional Design I 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 2 : Instructional Design II 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. Session 3 : E-Learning 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m. Session 4 : Evaluation & Assessment 5.00p.m. Interactive session 5.30p.m. Valedictory REGISTRATION FORM Name : Dr./Mr./Ms._____________________________________________________ Name of organization :_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ph.(off.)______________(Mob.)__________________Email____________________ Designation :________________________________________ Accomodation Required : Yes / No Details of Payment : ___________________________________________________ (Cheques and Demand Drafts to be in the name of Librarian, University of Mumbai payable at Allahabad Bank, Kalina branch.) 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Google to Host Open Source Projects
by Farooque Shaheen 28 Jul '06

28 Jul '06

Hi all, Google is going to host open source project like SourceForge.net. The project hosting service would be available through Google Code ( http://code.google.com/) the company's repository for various APIs and developer tools that can be used to add Google services to applications. http://www.betanews.com/article/Google_to_Host_Open_Source_Projects/1154037… Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366 Hi all, � � � � Google is going to host open source project like SourceForge.net. The project hosting service would be available through Google Code (http://code.google.com/) the company's repository for various APIs and developer tools that can be used to add Google services to applications. http://www.betanews.com/article/Google_to_Host_Open_Source_Projects/1154037… Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366

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