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INSAT-4A to be launched on Dec 22
by rahul kumar 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

Dear Library and Info Sc. Professionals, Bangalore, Dec 19: Preparations are in the final stages for the launch of INSAT-4A, India's heaviest satellite, from Kourou, French Guyana, on December 22. The 3,080 kg INSAT-4A, the first satellite to be launched in the INSAT-4 series, carries 12 high-power Ku-band transponders to meet the requirement of Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services, apart from 12 C-band transponders to augment the INSAT capacity for communication and DTH services. The Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan is in readiness to take control of INSAT-4A soon after Ariane-5 places it in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), the Indian Space Research Organisation said in a release. In the following days after launch, MCF will conduct operations like orbit raising manoeuvres to take the satellite into the final 36,000 km circular Geosynchronous Orbit, the release said. MCF will also carry out regular operations and control of the satellite during its service life. The time for the INSAT-4A launch is fixed between 4.03 a.m. and 4.31 a.m. (IST) on December 22, the release said. (Agencies) courtesy:Chennai Online Thanking You Rahul Kumar Jaypee Institute of Information Technology A-10, Sec-62, Noida __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dear Library and Info Sc. Professionals, Bangalore, Dec 19: Preparations are in the final stages for the launch of INSAT-4A, India's heaviest satellite, from Kourou, French Guyana, on December 22. The 3,080 kg INSAT-4A, the first satellite to be launched in the INSAT-4 series, carries 12 high-power Ku-band transponders to meet the requirement of Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services, apart from 12 C-band transponders to augment the INSAT capacity for communication and DTH services. The Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan is in readiness to take control of INSAT-4A soon after Ariane-5 places it in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), the Indian Space Research Organisation said in a release. In the following days after launch, MCF will conduct operations like orbit raising manoeuvres to take the satellite into the final 36,000 km circular Geosynchronous Orbit, the release said. MCF will also carry out regular operations and control of the satellite during its service life. The time for the INSAT-4A launch is fixed between 4.03 a.m. and 4.31 a.m. (IST) on December 22, the release said. (Agencies) courtesy:Chennai Online Thanking You Rahul Kumar Jaypee Institute of Information Technology A-10, Sec-62, Noida __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Workshop on D-Space and WINISIS, Jan 4-8, 2006
by rahul kumar 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

Dear Library Professional and Students, WORKSHOP on D-Space and WINISIS, Jan 4-8, 2006 at digital opportunity channel - New Delhi,India This workshop intended to provide training in use of Information Technologies in Library and Information Science work. Get more details here: http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/124334/1/1138 Thanking You Rahul Kumar Jaypee Institute of Information Technology A-10, Sec-62, Noida(UP) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dear Library Professional and Students, WORKSHOP on D-Space and WINISIS, Jan 4-8, 2006 at digital opportunity channel - New Delhi,India This workshop intended to provide training in use of Information Technologies in Library and Information Science work. Get more details here: http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/124334/1/1138 http://www.digitalopportunity .org/article/view/124334/1 /1138 Thanking You Rahul Kumar Jaypee Institute of Information Technology A-10, Sec-62, Noida(UP) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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MDP on Managerial Excellence through Effective Communication
by madhuresh.singhal 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

Message from Prof. R L Raina, Director, LBSIM. LBSIM DELHI announces a Management Development Programme on Managerial Excellence through Effective Communication. INTRODUCTION In today's world, competitive advantage originates more from knowledge than from the traditional sources of labour and capital. Knowledge has become the leveraging factor in making growth more robust, be it at the micro level or macro. And when knowledge is created, the information base becomes naturally widened and thereby its complexity increases almost exponentially. It is in this context that 'communication' comes to play a pivotal role in facilitating the process of organizational growth. Experience suggests, without this happening, organizations literally fail to take a leap forward in the right direction. Effective Communication', aimed at maintaining a constant and open flow of information inside and outside the organization, will hold the key as it can ensure right contact between the right seeker, producer and user of knowledge at right time. In other words, 'effective communication' has become a critical success factor for individuals as well as organizations to stay competitive in the present day context of 'knowledge-based economy'. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to : * Demonstrate improved interpersonal and group communication skills * Design and communicate effective formal and informal messages * Make an effective business presentation with appropriate media support * Demonstrate improved persuasion and influencing skills for better negotiations * Develop sensitivity to Cross Cultural Communication BROAD CONTENTS In line with the above scenario, the programme has been designed around the following contents: * Expressive and receptive communication skills * Interpersonnel and group communication * Listening and non-verbal communication skills * Organising and writing business messages, proposals and formal reports * Preparing and delivering winning presentations * Communication in Negotiations * Cross Cultural Communication * Leveraging information technology for effective communication WHO SHOULD ATTEND The programme is aimed at executives, middle level managers, programme managers, trainers and teachers involved in Communication, Media Relations, PR & Knowledge/Information Management initiatives, and belonging to private industry, government agencies, the military, small business and independent consultants. Teachers in business schools, involved in teaching courses in the area of 'Communication for Management' will stand benefited a great deal particularly in terms of updating their knowledge and skill in what, why and how of teaching course/s in the area. METHODOLOGY The programme will follow a systematic approach to communication topics from basic skills and principles to more advanced strategies and techniques applied by managers everyday, besides the communication challenges, which they might have to face in future. With individualized coaching and constructive peer critique the course content draws extensively on real-life experiences and focuses on case studies, discussions, inspiring films and practical application of communications skills. The course will also arm you with useful communication tools such as worksheets, checklists, and templates to help you implement what you've learned. DURATION, DATE & VENUE 3 Days : February 7- 9, 2006 VENUE MDP Centre, LBSIM, Delhi FEES * Residential : Rs. 15,000/- * Non - residential : Rs. 10,000/- The fee will include tuition, course material and use of library and computer centre during the programme. Lunch, dinner and tea on all the three days will be provided by the Institute. REGISTRATION The enclosed nomination form duly filled in along with an Account Payee Demand Draft for the requisite nomination fee, made out in favour of the "Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi" and drawn on any bank at Delhi, should reach at least ten days before the commencement date of the programme. LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL In the event of cancellation of nomination, 50 per cent of the fee would be refunded provided we receive such information at least seven days before the commencement date of the programme. However, the nominating organization could recommend change(s) in the nominee(s). PROGRAMME DIRECTOR Dr. Roshan Lal Raina is Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), a premier and dynamic institution in management education. Before joining LBSIM, Dr. Raina was Professor, 'Communication' at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIML), where he was also responsible for developing and managing state-of-the-art and world class academic infrastructure, including the learning resource centre. At IIML, Prof. Raina also successfully initiated and handled activities in areas like 'Corporate Communication', Media Relations' Student Affairs', and 'Alumni Affairs'. Dr. Raina's contributions in matters academic and administrative are many and varied. Dr. Raina had several prestigious assignments in educational institutes in US, UK, France, Germany, and Canada. Reputed organizations like the Fulbright Foundation (USA), the British Council (UK), the Max Mueller Bhawan (Germany), the ESCP-EAP (France), and the IDRC (Canada) sponsored these assignments. At home, too, he has worked for the Ministry of Agriculture, DSIR, and CSIR, all under GOI. In terms of research, he has authored 2 and edited 7 best selling books, and has made significant contributions (75 research papers in all to-date) in several peer-reviewed national and international journals: the areas include 'Corporate Communication & Media Relations', 'TQM', 'IT Applications', 'HRM' and 'Marketing in the Information Sector'. He has also presented 75 papers in national and international conferences/seminars floated by reputed organizations, universities included. He is on the editorial board of two professional journals in the country. His research and teaching are in the general area of Business Communication, Corporate Communication and Cross Cultural Communication. A regular speaker at top management Institutes, Dr. Raina is a frequent consultant for a wide range of clients and develops training programmes in the area of Effective Communication, Corporate Communication, Crisis Communication, Persuasive Presentation and Conflict Resolution through Communication for organization in both Public and Private Sector. Concurrently, Dr. Raina has been involved in consulting and research assignments awarded by the JSI, Deliver, USA, IDRC, Canada, The Johns Hopkins University/Centre for Communication Programms, Baltimore, USA, the UP State Electricity Board (in connection with an injunction from the Apex Court), and the MHRD (GOI). Dr. Raina is a life member of several professional bodies in the country and holds the unique distinction of having bagged three of the top professional honours/awards. Dr. Raina can be reached at roshan(a)lbsim.edu ABOUT THE INSTITUTE Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, established in memory of the nation's second Prime Minister, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, is recognized as a premier and dynamic centre for excellence in management education, training, research & consultancy, mandated to create a new class of managers in tune with the needs of today's highly competitive global environment. The ethics, values and principles of Shastriji have been the constant guiding light to help us produce professionals with a humane and pragmatic approach. The Institute has been constantly ranked as one of the top twenty Business Schools in the country. Activities : * Two Year Full-Time Post Graduate Programme in Management. (AICTE Recognised) * Three Year Part-Time Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (Evening) (AICTE Recognised) * Three Year Full-Time Post Graduate Programme in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) (Under Affiliation with GGSIPU, Delhi) * Lal Bahadur Shastri Research Centre for Public Policy and Social Change * Management Development Programmes * Research and Consultancy * Seminars, Conferences and Workshops The Institute has entered into academic collaboration with several premier business schools abroad : LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAL AWARD LBSIM has instituted the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management. The honour carries an award of Rs. One Lac plus a Citation and a Plaque. The awardees are designated as Lal Bahadur Shastri Fellows and their names are inscribed on the roll of honours of the Institute. The award is conferred every year by His Excellency, The President of India, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. RECIPIENTS OF THE LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAL AWARD Prof. C.K. Prahalad (1999) University of Michigan Business School, USA Mr. Sam Pitroda (2000) Chairman, World-Tel, UK Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy (2001) Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies Ltd. Dr. R.A. Mashelkar (2002) Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR Smt. Ela Ramesh Bhatt (2003) Founder General Secretary, SEWA Shri C.P. Srivastava (2004) Secretary-General Emeritus, International Maritime Organisation To reach us, please contact : The MDP Coordinator Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management Shastri Sadan, Sector 3, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110022 Phones : (011) 26172407, 26161283, 26165071 Fax : (011) 26191080 E-mail : mdp(a)lbsim.edu Website : www.lbsim.edu

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Re: [LIS-Forum] 2020 Shape of Academic and Research Libraries
by Mailing List Manager 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:37:32 +0530 From: Rajesh Chandrakar <rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in> I agree with Dr. Satya. The scenario is already happening in Europe and US and it is not partially, but 100%. I can explain the authentication system which is available for accessing the electronic journals with out IP-barriers from home. All the academic and research organizations in UK have a access of this authentication system by using login and password for individual users provided by ATHENS service, which is a product of Eduserv, Bath (UK). This system is free for them as it is funded by the JISC, UK for their education and research organizations. ATHENS system covers almost all electronic journals published by Europe and US e-publishers. I have my own experience of using this ATHENS system while pursuing my fellowship at Middlesex University, London. I have also come to know that in India, there are two British Libraries (from Delhi and from Mumbai, if I am not wrong) is using this system as it is free for them. Other than the UK organisation, has to subscribe this service if they want for there users. I know many US universities and Research organizations are using this servuce. It is fantastic system and manages millions of users without any trouble. for more information, you may visit http://www.athensams.net/ and http://www.eduserv.org.uk/. Regards, Rajesh --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9898087422 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mailing List Manager" <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] 2020 Shape of Academic and Research Libraries > Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:12:35 +0530 > From: sathya <sathya(a)informindia.co.in> > > Sukhdev > > The scenerio imagined by you is very likely to happen and is already > happening partially. > Access models will break the current campus and IP-restriction barrior > making authenticated access from home a reality. > Academic & Research Librareis will either disappear or will become vendors. > Considering the fact that higher education is gradually moving in the > direction of student-funding, this scenerio is not unlikely. > Access cost @10% of total educational cost looks very high, but very > encouraging for libraries to turn vendors! > > Sathya > ---------------------------------- > N V Sathyanarayana > Informatics (India) Ltd > Bangalore 560003, India. > www.informindia.co.in >

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National Conference on Communication for Management, Teaching & Research in Indian Business Schools
by madhuresh.singhal 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

Message from Prof. R L Raina, Director, LBSIM. LBSIM DELHI announces National Conference on Communication for Management, Teaching & Research in Indian Business Schools March 7 - 8, 2006 at LBSIM, Delhi RATIONALE In the context of global and multicultural business environment, communication problems of professionals assume great importance. Therefore, in a management school, developing abilities of effective communication in students is a major concern. 'Communication', thus, is a very important module. It prepares the students to excel in whatever they do by teaching them to express and advocate ideas effectively, and to understand and appreciate the diversity of human communication practices. The 'course inputs' help students develop and refine their 'communication' skills in various spheres, including communication in inter-personal, inter-group and inter-organizational relationships. The critical question, therefore, is how do we go about developing and delivering course inputs, which would be of significance and of value addition in respect of their current and future professional career. At broader levels, the students must also study communication climates and cultures, emergent networks, information environments, organizational symbols, information technologies, and cross-cultural communication in corporate settings. They must also understand the impact of messages transmitted by various mass media, role of communication in the functioning of complex organizations. The courses must also address issues such as target group analysis, internal/external communication integration, systems analysis and channel effectiveness. Again, the question is how do we go about incorporating such inputs in the course curriculum and delivering the same. Use of 'technology' in 'communication' is another area that needs to be comprehensively understood and investigated. Communication with new technologies is of great importance to students as they enter organizations in various capacities. This would include an understanding of the technologies and the effects of technology usage, theories of media choice and usage, implementation and adoption of communication technology in organizations. A special mention must be made here of the specific communication technologies (including Internet and intranets, WWW, email, computer conferencing, videoconferencing, electronic meeting systems, voice mail, pagers, fax, speech recognition, etc.) used in organizations. Of late, business schools (of excellence) have taken this issue very seriously and are offering courses in the area of 'communication' with an aim to equip the budding professionals with all those 'receptive' as well as 'expressive' communication skills that are needed by them the most to be successful in today's' highly competitive envirnment. However, a survey undertaken by IIM Lucknow to seek industry/alumni input/feedback for restructuring its course curriculum, revealed that the course/s taught in the area of Communication needed to be reworked upon, particularly in terms of content delivered, pedagogy followed and the assessment and evaluation techniques used. Similar revelations came up, in more concrete terms, in AMDISA Workshop (June, 2000) on 'Reinventing Management Education' as well as in IIM Ahmedabad 'National Seminar on Teaching Business Communication at Indian Business Schools' (March 2001). In line with the above scenario, the basic thrust of the conference would be to examine how this discipline is handled in leading business schools in the country. Soliciting enriching experiences from distinguished academics for discussion in the peer group, and publishing the findings will be an enriching contribution to the discipline. OBJECTIVES * To provide an opportunity to the academics to share their knowledge and experiences in teaching course/s on 'Communication for Management' in their respective schools; * To identify and bridge gaps in terms of the course content, pedagogy, evaluation mechanism, feedback etc; and * To get a first hand feel of Indian research initiatives in this upcoming area. COVERAGE The proposed two-day conference will provide an opportunity for deliberations among academics, professionals and practitioners on following issues : * Communication in the 'knowledge-economy'. * Course/s Content, Pedagogy, Feedback, Assessment, Evaluation. * Research initiatives in the area. * Industry response/feedback on 'teaching' as well as 'research' in the area. * Gaps, if any, vis-à-vis benchmark initiatives/practices. CALL FOR PAPERS Full papers, both conceptual as well as empirical, in about 5000 words are invited from academics as well as practitioners on topics related to any of the above facets of the conference, in double space (on A4 size paper) with 1 inch margin on all four sides using MS word 97/2000 (both hard and soft copies). The papers may be submitted on the following themes : 1. Teaching Course/s in "Communication for Management" in Indian Business Schools. (Course/s Content, Pedagogy, Feedback, Assessment, Evaluation) 2. Interface with Industry (Training & Consultation) in the area. 3. Research Initiatives in the area. 4. Industry response/feedback in the area. 5. Identifying & Bridging Gaps : Teaching, Research, Training & Consulting Initiatives in the area. DEADLINES To facilitate sincere academic interaction, the fee has been consciously kept as highly reasonable. Submission of Abstract December 26, 2005 Submission of Full Paper January 16, 2006 Confirmation about Acceptance of Paper January 31, 2006 REGISTRATION FEE Academics Rs. 2000/- Industry Professionals Rs. 3000/- Students Rs. 1000/- Registration fee includes a copy of the conference proceedings, registration kit, tea and lunch. However, the arrangements for boarding & lodging can be made on request of the participants. VENUE Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, New Delhi CONFERENCE PAPERS Full text of the papers received up to January 15, 2006, and accepted by January 31, 2006 will be made available at the time of conference. Selected papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in, LBS Journal of Management & Research, after due review process. CONFERENCE CONVENOR Dr. Roshan Lal Raina is Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), Delhi. Before joining LBSIM, Dr. Raina was Professor, 'Communication' at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIML), where, besides teaching courses in the area of 'Communication for Management', conducting high impact and very well received training programmes for the corporate sector, as well as undertaking research and consulting programmes in the area, he was also responsible for developing and managing state-of-the-art and world class academic infrastructure. At IIML, Prof. Raina also successfully initiated and handled activities in areas like 'Corporate Communication' and 'Media Relations'. Dr. Raina's contributions in matters academic and administrative are many and varied. His research and teaching are in the general area of Business Communication, Corporate Communication and Cross Cultural Communication. A regular speaker at top management Institutes, Dr. Raina is a frequent consultant for a wide range of clients and develops training programmes in the area of Effective Communication, Corporate Communication, Crisis Communication, Persuasive Presentation and Conflict Resolution through Communication for organization in both Public and Private Sector. Concurrently, Dr. Raina has been involved in consulting assignments awarded by the JSI, Deliver, USA, IDRC, Canada, The Johns Hopkins University/Centre for Communication Programms, Baltimore, USA, the UP State Electricity Board (in connection with an injunction from the Apex Court), and the MHRD (GOI). Dr. Raina is a life member of several professional bodies in the country and holds the unique distinction of having bagged three of the top professional honours/awards. Dr. Raina can be reached at roshan(a)lbsim.edu For any further information, please contact: Prof. R.L. Raina Director Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management Shastri Sadan, Sector III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110022 Tel. : 26191081, 26172407 Fax : 91-11-26191080 E.mail. director(a)lbsim.edu Website : www.lbsim.edu ABOUT THE INSTITUTE Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, established in memory of the nation's second Prime Minister, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, is recognized as a premier and dynamic centre for excellence in management education, research, training & consultancy, mandated to create a new class of managers in tune with the needs of today's highly competitive global environment. The ethics, values and principles of Shastriji have been the constant guiding light to help us produce professionals with a humane and pragmatic approach. TOP RANKING SCHOOL The Institute has been constantly ranked as one of the top twenty Business Schools in the country. ACTIVITIES * Two Year Full-Time Post Graduate Programme in Management. (AICTE Recognized) * Three Year Part-Time Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (Evening) (AICTE Recognized) * Three Year Full-Time Post Graduate Programme in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) (Under Affiliation with GGSIPU, Delhi) * Lal Bahadur Shastri Research Centre for Public Policy and Social Change * Management Development Programmes * Research and Consultancy * Seminars, Conferences and Workshops COLLABORATION The Institute has entered into academic collaboration with several premier business schools abroad. LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAL AWARD LBSIM has instituted the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management. The honour carries an award of Rs. One Lac plus a Citation and a Plaque. The awardees are designated as Lal Bahadur Shastri Fellows and their names are inscribed on the roll of honours of the Institute. The award is conferred every year by His Excellency, The President of India, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. RECIPIENTS OF THE LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAL AWARD Prof. C.K. Prahalad (1999) University of Michigan Business School, USA Mr. Sam Pitroda (2000) Chairman, World-Tel, UK Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy (2001) Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies Ltd. Dr. R.A. Mashelkar (2002) Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR Smt. Ela Ramesh Bhatt (2003) Founder General Secretary, SEWA Shri C.P. Srivastava (2004) Secretary-General Emeritus, International Maritime Organisation Registration Form Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Designation_________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Tel. (O)____________________________________(M)________________________________ E.mail : ________________________________________________________________________ I enclose Cheque / Draft No. __________________________________ Dt. _______________________ for Rs. ____________________________________________________ Drawn on ____________________________________________________________________________ in favour of "Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management" payable at Delhi. 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Best practices in LIS - reg
by srinivasa ragavan 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

Dear Professionals, I am again request you to send the best practices (good/healthy practice ) if any followed in your library and information services in various aspects of LIS to NAAC in the below mentioned fromat. The Naac is in the process of compiling a publicatrion on Best Practices in LIS for college and university libraries, the due acknowledgement will be given to the respective college/university/academic institutions' library in the publication for the selected practice. Thank you with regards S.Srinivasa ragavan, Librarian, NAAC. Invitation to College and University Librarians in sharing the best practices in Library and Information Services (LIS) College and University librarians are requested to compile the best practices implemented in your library in the format given below and send the same to NAAC by 30th December 2005. The NAAC is planning to bring out a publication on best practices in various applications of LIS The practices followed in the following areas of operations may be communicated through e-mail or by post to the address given below. DR. S.SRINIVASA RAGAVAN Librarian, NAAC 2/4, Dr. Rajkuamr Road, Rajaji Nagar P.B.No. 1075, Bangalore 560010 email. maduraiseenoo(a)yahoo.co.in 1.Management and Administration of Library A. General Polices · Stack Verification Methods · Membership · Resource Mobilization · Photocopy and copyright issues. B. Technical Processing Methods · Classification · Cataloguing Indexing techniques OPAC cataloguing facility Processing Time C. Manpower · Skilled/Semi-skilled/Unskilled Staff Training & Professional Involvement, CEP · Staff: Users: Collection ratio Managing the situation with limited staff? D. Facilities Ventilation, Fan, water, toilet facilities, Generator, Property Counter, etc · Notice boards, Sign Boards, Library Statistics, Research cubicles for scholars/teachers · Cleaning and Physical Outlet 2.Collection and Services A. Acquisition methods · Policy on book selection and Collection development · Accessioning methodologies · Periodicals & Peer reviewed journals · Book bank practices · Weeding out polices B. Periodical Section · Policy on selection of periodicals · Maintenance of receipts · Binding procedures · Display methods · User access to current journals · Maintenance of e-journals C. Information Services · Modern/Specialized services Library Networks/Consortia Consultancy, if any 3. Extent of the Use of Services · Use Behavior Promotion Marketability of Information Products User Surveys · User Group 4. Use of Technology A. Computerization · Software and Hardware use (ICT Infrastructure & Know-how) · Compilation of reports, reservation, fine collection, automatic reminder sent · Terminals for user and staff · Updating and Editing of Data · Techno stress Management B. Digital Library Practices/ Initiatives Access to E-Resources; Full text & Secondary periodicals · Access to E-Books; Standards & Codes; Reference Sources · Archives and Digital repositories · Hardware & Software for Digital Libraries The best practices followed in your Library and the resources required, (human and material resources) the ways and means of these practices, the problems faced, the suggestions to overcome the problems etc. are to be indicated briefly. Dr.S.Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian National Assessment and Accreditation Council 2/4,Dr.Rajkumar Road P.O.Box no.1075, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore 560010 ,India Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com Dear Professionals, I am again request you to send the best practices (good/healthy practice ) if any followed in your library and information services in various aspects of LIS to NAAC in the below mentioned fromat. The Naac is in the process of compiling a publicatrion on Best Practices in LIS for college and university libraries, the due acknowledgement will be given to the respective college/university/academic institutions' library in the publication for the selected practice. Thank you with regards S.Srinivasa ragavan, Librarian, NAAC. Invitation to College and University Librarians in sharing the best practices in Library and Information Services (LIS) College and University librarians are requested to compile the best practices implemented in your library in the format given below and send the same to NAAC by 30 th December 2005. The NAAC is planning to bring out a publication on best practices in various applications of LIS The practices followed in the following areas of operations may be communicated through e-mail or by post to the address given below. DR. S.SRINIVASA RAGAVAN Librarian, NAAC 2/4, Dr. Rajkuamr Road, Rajaji Nagar P.B.No. 1075, Bangalore 560010 email. mailto:maduraiseenoo@yahoo.co.in maduraiseenoo(a)yahoo.co.in 1.Management and Administration of Library A. General Polices · Stack Verification Methods · Membership · Resource Mobilization · Photocopy and copyright issues. B. Technical Processing Methods · Classification · Cataloguing Indexing techniques OPAC cataloguing facility Processing Time C. Manpower · Skilled/Semi-skilled/Unskilled Staff Training & Professional Involvement, CEP · Staff: Users: Collection ratio Managing the situation with limited staff? D. Facilities Ventilation, Fan, water, toilet facilities, Generator, Property Counter, etc · Notice boards, Sign Boards, Library Statistics, Research cubicles for scholars/teachers · Cleaning and Physical Outlet 2.Collection and Services A. Acquisition methods · Policy on book selection and Collection development · Accessioning methodologies · Periodicals & Peer reviewed journals · Book bank practices · Weeding out polices B. Periodical Section · Policy on selection of periodicals · Maintenance of receipts · Binding procedures · Display methods · User access to current journals · Maintenance of e-journals C. Information Services · Modern/Specialized services Library Networks/Consortia Consultancy, if any 3. Extent of the Use of Services · Use Behavior Promotion Marketability of Information Products User Surveys · User Group 4. Use of Technology A. Computerization · Software and Hardware use (ICT Infrastructure & Know-how) · Compilation of reports, reservation, fine collection, automatic reminder sent · Terminals for user and staff · Updating and Editing of Data · Techno stress Management B. Digital Library Practices/ Initiatives Access to E-Resources; Full text & Secondary periodicals · Access to E-Books; Standards & Codes; Reference Sources · Archives and Digital repositories · Hardware & Software for Digital Libraries The best practices followed in your Library and the resources required, (human and material resources) the ways and means of these practices, the problems faced, the suggestions to overcome the problems etc. are to be indicated briefly. Dr.S.Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian National Assessment and Accreditation Council 2/4,Dr.Rajkumar Road P.O.Box no.1075, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore 560010 ,India Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com

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Playstations
by Thapar, Amit 18 Dec '05

18 Dec '05

Dear members, is it a nice idea to install game stations (like Xbox, playstations, etc.) in public libraries to increase membership and usage of other library materials ??? Comments pls. amit@niper Cell: 9417419457 e-mail: amit_thapar(a)yahoo.com Dear members, is it a nice idea to install game stations (like Xbox, playstations, etc.) in public libraries to increase membership and usage of other library materials ??? Comments pls. mailto:amit@niper amit@niper Cell: 9417419457 e-mail: mailto:amit_thapar@yahoo.com amit_thapar(a)yahoo.com

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Tips to recover scratched CDs...
by Thapar, Amit 18 Dec '05

18 Dec '05

Tips to recover scratched CDs Don't you feel like crying every time you add another disc to your pile of scratched discs. Trashing that disc which contained your favorite songs, pics, files, games or videos is not easy. Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time your fav CD is scratched: Home Remedy : here's an easy home remedy, which might give you the desired results. Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch and polish the CD with a soft cloth and any petroleum-based polishing solution (like clear shoe polish). Squirt a drop of Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth. Technology to the rescue There are many softwares available on the net, which enable the recovery of the CD data. BadCopy Pro is one such software, which can be used to recover destroyed data and files from a range of media. Just a few clicks is all it requires to recover the disc from almost all kind of damage situation; be it corrupted, lost data, unreadable or defective. DiskDoctors is another popular company, which offers both software and solutions to recover data from a scratched CDs and DVDs. General Tips: * Always wipe the CD from the center outward with stratight spoke-like strokes. Wiping CDs in circles will create more scratches. * Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannot repair the disc. HINT: Hold the disc up to a light with the graphics layer facing the light source. If you can see light thru the scratches at any point then the disc may be irreparable and or exhibit loading or playing errors. * Clean your Disc players lens regularly with a suitable product to ensure optimal viewing pleasure. * Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean both sides of the disc. Wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the outer edge. * If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprint or smudge, use a specialized DVD disc polishing spray to clean the disc. * Only handle the disc by its outer edge and the empty hole in the middle. This will help prevent fingerprints, smudges or scratches. **************************************** Tips to recover scratched CDs Don't you feel like crying every time you add another disc to your pile of scratched discs. Trashing that disc which contained your favorite songs, pics, files, games or videos is not easy. Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time your fav CD is scratched: Home Remedy : here's an easy home remedy, which might give you the desired results. Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch and polish the CD with a soft cloth and any petroleum-based polishing solution (like clear shoe polish). Squirt a drop of Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth. Technology to the rescue There are many softwares available on the net, which enable the recovery of the CD data. BadCopy Pro is one such software, which can be used to recover destroyed data and files from a range of media. Just a few clicks is all it requires to recover the disc from almost all kind of damage situation; be it corrupted, lost data, unreadable or defective. DiskDoctors is another popular company, which offers both software and solutions to recover data from a scratched CDs and DVDs. General Tips: * Always wipe the CD from the center outward with stratight spoke-like strokes. Wiping CDs in circles will create more scratches. * Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannot repair the disc. HINT: Hold the disc up to a light with the graphics layer facing the light source. If you can see light thru the scratches at any point then the disc may be irreparable and or exhibit loading or playing errors. * Clean your Disc players lens regularly with a suitable product to ensure optimal viewing pleasure. * Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean both sides of the disc. Wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the outer edge. * If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprint or smudge, use a specialized DVD disc polishing spray to clean the disc. * Only handle the disc by its outer edge and the empty hole in the middle. This will help prevent fingerprints, smudges or scratches. ****************************************

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OA improves citation impact
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Dec '05

18 Dec '05

Friends: Here is some evidence for OA improving citation impact. From Peter Suber's blog. Arun More evidence supporting the OA impact advantage C. Hajjem, S. Harnad, and Y. Gingras, Ten-Year Cross-Disciplinary Comparison of the Growth of Open Access and How it Increases Research Citation Impact, IEEE Data Engineering Bulletin, 2005. Self-archived December 16, 2005. Abstract: In 2001, Lawrence found that articles in computer science that were openly accessible (OA) on the Web were cited substantially more than those that were not. We have since replicated this effect in physics. To further test its cross-disciplinary generality, we used 1,307,038 articles published across 12 years (1992-2003) in 10 disciplines (Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Health, Political Science, Economics, Education, Law, Business, Management). We designed a robot that trawls the Web for full-texts using reference metadata (author, title, journal, etc.) and citation data from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) database. A preliminary signal-detection analysis of the robot's accuracy yielded a signal detectability d'=2.45 and bias = 0.52. The overall percentage of OA (relative to total OA + NOA) articles varies from 5%-16% (depending on discipline, year and country) and is slowly climbing annually (correlation r=.76, sample size N=12, probability p < 0.005). Comparing OA and NOA articles in the same journal/year, OA articles have consistently more citations, the advantage varying from 25%-250% by discipline and year. Comparing articles within six citation ranges (0, 1, 2-3, 4-7, 8-15, 16+ citations), the annual percentage of OA articles is growing significantly faster than NOA within every citation range (r > .90, N=12, p < .0005) and the effect is greater with the more highly cited articles (r = .98, N=6, p < .005). Causality cannot be determined from these data, but our prior finding of a similar pattern in physics, where percent OA is much higher (and even approaches 100% in some subfields), makes it unlikely that the OA citation advantage is merely or mostly a self-selection bias (for making only one's better articles OA). Further research will analyze the effect's timing, causal components and relation to other variables, such as, download counts, journal citation averages, article quality, co-citation measures, hub/authority ranks, growth rate, longevity, and other new impact measures generated by the growing OA database.

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Workshop on D-Space and WINISIS, Jan 4-8, 2006
by Biradar B.S. 17 Dec '05

17 Dec '05

Workshop on D-Space and WINISIS 4-8 January 2006 Organised by: Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri-57 451, Shimoga, Karnataka Venue: Dept. of Library and Information Science Kuvempu University Jnana Sahyadri-577 451, Shankaragatta, Shimoga, Karnataka. ABOUT KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY The Kuvempu University was established in the year 1987 is named after KUVEMPU, the Renowned National Poet. Situated in the picturesque Malnad region, literally in the lap of Sahyadri Western Ghats, the main university campus is adjacent to the Bhadra Wild Life Sanctuary, which has been declared as Tiger Reserve. It is one of the very few universities in India with a totally rural and green profile. Since its establishment as an affiliating, teaching and research university, it is contemplating to offer best suitable courses to the area and help the rural youth to compete in the fast changing world. The university has more than 30 Post-Graduate Departments offering various programmes at Masters and Doctors level, at Jnana Sahyadri campus. ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE The Department of Library and Information Science was established in December 1993 offers two years M.Sc degree course in Library and Information Science since its inception. The course is designed to suit to the changing needs of the modern society. Greater emphasis has been laid in the curricula on IT oriented areas and practical aspects. To facilitate this, the department is equipped with necessary classrooms, furniture and equipment. It has an independent computer lab with 15 systems and internet facility. So far, the department has produced more than 270 M.Sc students and many of them have occupied better positions in Central/State Government departments, public/private enterprises, higher education institutions, R&D organizations and multinational companies. Some of them also have moved abroad. The department is also offering Ph.D. programme in Library and Information Science in regular mode and B.L.I.Sc and M.L.I.Sc programs in distance mode. It is active in teaching, training and consultancy activities. It has organized many national level seminars, conferences and UGC sponsored Refresher Courses in Library and Information Science. Now the department is holding five days workshop on D-Space and WINISIS. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP The enormous growth of information and advances in technology have brought about a sea change in collection, organization and dissemination of information. IT has provided greater challenges to the libraries, both in storage technology as well as in dissemination mode. Capabilities for digital storage of archival resources and presently available variety of information resources in different digital forms have indeed contributed to the easy access of variety of resources from different corners of the globe. Even remote libraries need to necessarily think of developing digital resources, so as to access different kinds of resources for their users at low cost. In the light of different options available for providing better access to information resources to the users, Librarians need training in use of open software. Thus this workshop intended to provide training in use of Information Technologies in Library and Information Science work. ABOUT D-Space D-Space, an open source software, which acts as a repository for digital research and educational material produced by an organization or institution. This is one of the important Open Source Software available at free of cost, used for developing digital library system to capture, store, index, preserve, and redistribute the intellectual output of a college/universitys research faculty in digital formats. It accepts any type of digital content, including text, images, audio, video etc. Registration: Registration Fee Rs. 600/- For ALUMNI Students Rs. 400/- DD drawn in favour of "Chairman Dept. of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University" Shankaragatta, payable at SBM, B.R.Project' sent before 24th December 2005. The registration fee includes participation, Workshop kit (containing course materials, bag, and stationery). Note: Participants strength is restricted to 20 and selection will be on first cum first served basis. For further information you may please contact: Dr. B.S. Biradar, Chairman, Dept. of Library and Information Science Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri Shankaragatta-577 451, Shimoga, Karnataka. Phone: Off : (08282) 257 319, Cell: 94484 42513 E-mail: bsbiradar53(a)rediffmail.com, __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Workshop on D-Space and WINISIS 4-8 January 2006 Organised by: Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri-57 451, Shimoga, Karnataka Venue: Dept. of Library and Information Science Kuvempu University Jnana Sahyadri-577 451, Shankaragatta, Shimoga, Karnataka. ABOUT KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY The Kuvempu University was established in the year 1987 is named after KUVEMPU, the Renowned National Poet. Situated in the picturesque Malnad region, literally in the lap of Sahyadri Western Ghats, the main university campus is adjacent to the Bhadra Wild Life Sanctuary, which has been declared as Tiger Reserve. It is one of the very few universities in India with a totally rural and green profile. Since its establishment as an affiliating, teaching and research university, it is contemplating to offer best suitable courses to the area and help the rural youth to compete in the fast changing world. The university has more than 30 Post-Graduate Departments offering various programmes at Masters and Doctors level, at Jnana Sahyadri campus. ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE The Department of Library and Information Science was established in December 1993 offers two years M.Sc degree course in Library and Information Science since its inception. The course is designed to suit to the changing needs of the modern society. Greater emphasis has been laid in the curricula on IT oriented areas and practical aspects. To facilitate this, the department is equipped with necessary classrooms, furniture and equipment. It has an independent computer lab with 15 systems and internet facility. So far, the department has produced more than 270 M.Sc students and many of them have occupied better positions in Central/State Government departments, public/private enterprises, higher education institutions, R&D organizations and multinational companies. Some of them also have moved abroad. The department is also offering Ph.D. programme in Library and Information Science in regular mode and B.L.I.Sc and M.L.I.Sc programs in distance mode. It is active in teaching, training and consultancy activities. It has organized many national level seminars, conferences and UGC sponsored Refresher Courses in Library and Information Science. Now the department is holding five days workshop on D-Space and WINISIS. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP The enormous growth of information and advances in technology have brought about a sea change in collection, organization and dissemination of information. IT has provided greater challenges to the libraries, both in storage technology as well as in dissemination mode. Capabilities for digital storage of archival resources and presently available variety of information resources in different digital forms have indeed contributed to the easy access of variety of resources from different corners of the globe. Even remote libraries need to necessarily think of developing digital resources, so as to access different kinds of resources for their users at low cost. In the light of different options available for providing better access to information resources to the users, Librarians need training in use of open software. Thus this workshop intended to provide training in use of Information Technologies in Library and Information Science work. ABOUT D-Space D-Space, an open source software, which acts as a repository for digital research and educational material produced by an organization or institution. This is one of the important Open Source Software available at free of cost, used for developing digital library system to capture, store, index, preserve, and redistribute the intellectual output of a college/universitys research faculty in digital formats. It accepts any type of digital content, including text, images, audio, video etc. Registration: Registration Fee Rs. 600/- For ALUMNI Students Rs. 400/- DD drawn in favour of "Chairman Dept. of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University" Shankaragatta, payable at SBM, B.R.Project' sent before 24 th December 2005. The registration fee includes participation, Workshop kit (containing course materials, bag, and stationery). Note: Participants strength is restricted to 20 and selection will be on first cum first served basis. For further information you may please contact: Dr. B.S. Biradar, Chairman, Dept. of Library and Information Science Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri Shankaragatta-577 451, Shimoga, Karnataka. Phone: Off : (08282) 257 319, Cell: 94484 42513 E-mail: mailto:bsbiradar53@rediffmail.com bsbiradar53(a)rediffmail.com , __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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