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Workshop on Institutional Repositories by MALA & CSI
by Mailing List Manager 19 Oct '05

19 Oct '05

Dear friends, Pl. find an announcement on a three day workshop on Institutional Repositories being organised by MALA & CSI during the first week of Dec 2005. As the registration is limited to 30 persons, Pl. register as soon as possible. Also, pl. forward this mail to your friends who will be interested in attending this workshop. With regards HR Mohan Associate VP (Systems), The Hindu, 859 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002, INDIA Phone: 91-44-28413344 :: Fax : 91-44-28415325 Email: hrmohan(a)vsnl.com Web : http://www.hinduonline.com ===================================================================== Workshop Announcement ====================================================================== Workshop on Institutional Repositories (2-4, December 2005) Organized by Madras Library Association (MALA) and Computer Society of India (CSI) Division VIII & Chennai Chapter In association with M O P Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai ---------------------------------------------------------------------- An Institutional Repository (IR), also called as â€˜e-prints archiveâ€™, is a digital archive of the research output created by the faculty, research staff, and students of an institution/university and accessible over the Internet to end-users both within and outside of the institution. This has drawn the strength from the Open Access movement (http://www.soros.org/openaccess/) This three-day Workshop envisages blending theory & practice training programme of First Level to acquaint all those engaged in learning the strategies, seeking support towards building Institutional Repositories. The beneficiaries of this programme are those Librarians, LIS Teachers, Information, Computer and Software Professionals who have the interests, initiatives and the need to set up such repositories in their organizations. The three-day workshop shall cover Open Access concepts, Scholarly Institutional Repositories, DSpace, and Metadata Standards. The prime focus areas are: - Institutional Repositories: Open Access Archives, OAI, OAI-PMH - working principle, and cases. - DSpace: Overview, Installations ( Java 2 SDK, Apache, Jakarta Tomcat, mod_jk, Apache Ant, PostgreSQL, DSpace), Administration, and Customization. - Metadata Standards: Concepts, Dublin Core, METS and MODS. - Hands-on Sessions The workshop will be conducted in a training laboratory equipped with desktop PCs with MS Windows Operating System. Each participant will be provided with a PC supplemented with LCD projected Demos, Lectures, Discussions, Case studies and Hands -on Sessions. Each participant shall be provided with a CD-ROM comprising of repository software DSpace, presentations, related and required above mentioned software packages and other resources relevant to Institutional Repositories, Metadata, and OAI. At the end of the workshop, each of he participants is expected to be well-versed and confident of installation of the necessary software packages to set up and develop institutional repositories. If need be, follow-up support shall be extended. Workshop Faculty: - Dr. M. G. Sreekumar, IIM Kozhikode - Ms. K. T. Anuradha, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore Workshop Venue: Computer Laboratory, M O P Vaishnav College for Women, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600034. Workshop Fee: - MALA & CSI Members - Rs. 2500/- - Non-members - Rs. 3000/- - NRIs or Foreigners - US $ 100 Registration: Please register for the Workshop on or before 20th November 2005. The completed registrations with DD or cheque drawn in favour of Madras Library Association, Chennai are to be sent to: Prof. A. Amudhavalli, President, Madras Library Association, 16, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004. Workshop Contacts: - Prof. A. Amudhavalli - amudha75@y..., Phone: 044 - 22455922 - Mr. H. R. Mohan - hrmohan@v..., Phone: 044 - 28411687 or 044 - 28413344 Ext 411 For further details: Please refer the detailed brochure and registration form that can be downloaded from the MALA Website at www.accel-india.com/mala/ ======================================================================

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Conference on ICT for facilitating DLE
by Shyam Prasad pujar 19 Oct '05

19 Oct '05

Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Conference on ICT for facilitating Digital Learning Environments 11th - 13th January 2006 Organized by Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bangalore - 560059 Digital resources and technology facilitate provision of packaged and online services. The library and information profession has indeed shown much interest in the digital environment. However, due to some of the unique features of digital resources in networked and distributed mode, there is a need for orientation and training to enable harnessing the full potential of digital resources and services. The Digital Learning Environment (DLE) encompasses an interesting range of activities from making available online learning and teaching resources to services related to digital instruction, curriculum design, simulated classroom activities, monitoring, examination and quizzing. Learning is a life long endeavor with different age groups and aptitudes and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can be adequately deployed to facilitate the learning interest irrespective of social and physical constraints. Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) proposes to hold this conference on ICT for facilitating Digital Learning Environment with an objective to elucidate the latest techniques and methods in creating a Digital Learning Environment for information professionals. The conference focuses on the need of ICT, practical models to create the Digital Learning Environment (DLE), learning and teaching resources, modules, social factors and technological implications. The conference will comprehensively explore the theme and sub-themes through: * Invited lectures * Contributed papers * Demonstrations and hands-on sessions * Discussions Themes (but not limited to) Pedagogical paradigms in DLE Components of the Digital Learning Environment ICT for creating learning tools Technology for DLEs E-Learning and its impact on LIS profession Tools for e-learning Resources and method/s of instruction Training of Trainers in the DLE E-learning kiosks, projects and Case Studies Call for Papers A selected few case studies/papers will be presented and discussed. Those who intend to present a paper/case studies, may send the paper(s) (in A4 size, double space, not more than 10 pages) to Dr. Devika P. Madalli, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 059. E-versions in OpenOffice or MS-Word format maybe sent to devika(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in with cc to devikapm(a)yahoo.com. The last date for submission is 10th December, 2005. =========================================================================== REGISTRATION FORM =========================================================================== Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Conference on ICT for facilitating Digital Learning Environments 11th - 13th January 2005 REGISTRATION FORM Name : ----------------------------------------------- Address : ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- Name and Address of Sponsor/Employer : ---------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Whether Accommodation required : Yes No Arrival Date : __________ Departure Date: __________ Telephone : ___________ Fax : _______________ E-mail : __________________________________ Demand Draft No .............................. Dated ..................... for Rs.2500/- (drawn in favour of Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore) is sent herewith. Signature of Sponsoring Authority Signature of the Participant Date: Date: Place: Place: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The filled in registration forms may be mailed to: Dr. Devika P. Madalli Convener, DRTC ICT-DLE Conference, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 059 Ph: (080) -2848-3002/3/4/5 Extsn:497 and 490 Fax: (080) - 2848-4265 Email: devika(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in, drtc(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Educational Cds
by Vijayakumara 19 Oct '05

19 Oct '05

Dear Professionals, We are in the process of procuring the educational CDs in Engineering filed like Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Sceince & Information science. So kindly let me know their availability and e-mail or snail mail of thier distributors. looking for your kind information on the same yours vijayakumar \ \ | / / \ \ ~ ~ / / | @ @ | ---------------oooo------ (_)-------------oooo------------------ Dr. Vijayakumar M, Chief Librarian, East Point College of Engineering and Technology Bidarahalli, Kithaganoor Road, Virgonagar - Post, Bangalore - 5600 049, India Tel:080-8473888, 8473777 Fax:080-8472999, coolvg(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Dear Professionals, We are in the process of procuring the educational CDs in Engineering filed like Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Sceince & Information science. So kindly let me know their availability and e-mail or snail mail of thier distributors. looking for your kind information on the same yours vijayakumar \ \ | / / \ \ ~ ~ / / | @ @ | ---------------oooo------ (_)-------------oooo------------------ Dr. Vijayakumar M, Chief Librarian, East Point College of Engineering and Technology Bidarahalli, Kithaganoor Road, Virgonagar - Post, Bangalore - 5600 049, India Tel:080-8473888, 8473777 Fax:080-8472999, mailto:coolvg@gmail.com coolvg(a)gmail.com http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=36035/*http://music.yahoo.c… Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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Trainee
by alex arun 18 Oct '05

18 Oct '05

Library Training Cum Apprenticeship Programme For Graduates And Postgraduates Of Library And Information Science Three more vacancies are left for Library Training Cum Apprenticeship Programme Send your resume immediately and make a call to (080) 51116350, 6353.we will let you know the selection procedures and tests. Pedagogy: Classroom Interactions, Practical Involvements, and Personality development Programmes. Stipend:We are planning to provide a stipend 30,000 rupees for Post Graduates, 25,000 rupees for graduates of library and information science per annum. Duration: Approximate ten months. Attendance: 90 to 95% attendance is required for this programme. Evaluation: There will be a proper evaluation on attendance, activities, group discussions, presentations and other tests. Certificate: After due evaluation the course organizers will give certificates. Holidays: The trainees are expected to take leave only the marked holidays, that are all Sundays and 13 holidays in a year approved by the library. Accommodation:The students can arrange accommodation with their on risk and expense. The same time we are ready to provide a dormitory with two tire coats for the boys and shared room for the girls, with a nominal rent. Food: The trainees have to make arrangements for food; campus provides cafeterias at various locations. Registration Fee: Rs.100/- Fee remittance at reporting time. How to Apply: 1. Send your resume to the DVK Central Library, Dharmaram College, Dharmaram College Post, Bangalore- 560 029 or E-mail us to dvklibrary(a)yahoo.com 2. Further formalities will inform you (for better communication add your Postal Address, E-Mail ID, Telephone Number, Mobile Number) Fr.John Neelankavil,CMI Librarian __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/

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Regarding Technical Education
by bharathi niranjana 18 Oct '05

18 Oct '05

Dear Sir Please forward this information to all our beloved prfessionals. Dear Professionals, I am Bharathi here in bangalore, i have completed MLISc and have 4 year experience as a librarian. Please now i want to do some technical related course which would most help full us to do our work succesfully in digital library and company(software) side job. So that i am requesting, please help me to do on your assurance. i am looking your well known information Thanking you Yours faithfully Bharathi H N --------------------------------- Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner now. Dear Sir Please forward this information to all our beloved prfessionals . Dear Professionals , I am Bharathi here in bangalore, i have completed MLISc and have 4 year experience as a librarian. Please now i want to do some technical related course which would most help full us to do our work succesfully in digital library and company(software) side job. So that i am requesting, please help me to do on your assurance. i am looking your well known information Thanking you Yours faithfully Bharathi H N http://yahoo.shaadi.com Yahoo! India Matrimony </a href>: Find your partner now.

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A Round-Table, Chaired by: Umberto Eco, on "Strategies for Acquiring Mutual Knowledge"
by Puna Das 18 Oct '05

18 Oct '05

The Embassy of France in India, Delegation of the European Commission to India, Centre de Sciences Humaines, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan and Alliance FranÃ§aise de Delhi cordially invite you to a Round-Table Chaired by: Umberto Eco On "Strategies for Acquiring Mutual Knowledge" on Sunday 23rd October 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at M. L. Bhartia Auditorium, Alliance FranÃ§aise 72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi â 110003 This will be followed by an open discussion with the audience and members of the press. ________________________________________________ Anup Kumar Das Information and Communication Society of India New Delhi ________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner now. Go to http://yahoo.shaadi.com

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Fwd: Request
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 17 Oct '05

17 Oct '05

hi professional friends from eng colleges please help Mrs Chinmayee in building her library. laxman rao Chinmayee Bhange <> wrote: Date: 17 Oct 2005 10:56:01 -0000 From: "Chinmayee Bhange" <chinmayee_bhange(a)rediffmail.com> To: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com Subject: Request Sir, We, at St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engg. College) are in the process of building up our reference and periodical sections in the Library. I am trying to contact as many libraries of engineering colleges as possible in this regard. I would highly appreciate if the members of this group help me out in this matter. Please send me a list of journals (international + national) commonly subscribed by engg. colleges. I also require a list of reference books (books not prescribed in the syllabus but related to the core subjects such as IT, Computers and Electronics & Telecommunications). Thanks & Regards, Mrs. Chinmayee N. Bhange SFIT Library St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engg. College) Borivali (W) Mumbai, Maharashtra Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) Vice President, Association of British Scholars(AP Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40-27682290(off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail hi professional friends from eng colleges please help Mrs Chinmayee in building her library. laxman rao Chinmayee Bhange <> wrote: Date: 17 Oct 2005 10:56:01 -0000 From: "Chinmayee Bhange" <chinmayee_bhange(a)rediffmail.com> To: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com Subject: Request Sir, We, at St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engg. College) are in the process of building up our reference and periodical sections in the Library. I am trying to contact as many libraries of engineering colleges as possible in this regard. I would highly appreciate if the members of this group help me out in this matter. Please send me a list of journals (international + national) commonly subscribed by engg. colleges. I also require a list of reference books (books not prescribed in the syllabus but related to the core subjects such as IT, Computers and Electronics & Telecommunications). Thanks & Regards, Mrs. Chinmayee N. Bhange SFIT Library St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engg. College) Borivali (W) Mumbai, Maharashtra 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… Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) Vice President, Association of British Scholars(AP Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40-27682290(off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/messenger/*http://uk.messen… Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/messenger/*http://uk.messen… calling worldwide with voicemail

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The German Embassy, New Delhi cordially invites you to the Fourth Science Circle Meeting
by Puna Das 17 Oct '05

17 Oct '05

The German Embassy, New Delhi cordially invites you to the Fourth Science Circle Meeting Lecture by: Prof. Dr. Lutz Heuser, Vice President, SAP Ltd., Germany Topic: "Enterprise Services Architecture & Semantic Web Services" and "E-Learning - useful for Indian students and scientists?" Date, Time: October 24th, 2005, 6.30 p.m. Venue: Gulmohar Auditorium India Habitat Centre Lodi Road, New Delhi. (Entry from gate number 3 on Vardhaman Marg.) The Lecture shall be followed by informal discussions and a get together. For details please contact wiss-20(a)newd.diplo.de Tel: 011-24199164 _______________________________________________________ Anup Kumar Das Information and Communication Society of India New Delhi _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner now. Go to http://yahoo.shaadi.com

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by arun yadav 17 Oct '05

17 Oct '05

Dear Professionals I have seen an important articles in Economics Time dated 07-10-05 on page no. 17, entitled "Library on the click".You may check it. ARUN YADAV ACHARYA NARENDRA DEV PUSTAKALAYA ASHOK MARG LUCKNOW-10 --------------------------------- Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner now. Dear Professionals I have seen an important articles in Economics Time dated 07-10-05 on page no. 17, entitled "Library on the click".You may check it. ARUN YADAV ACHARYA NARENDRA DEV PUSTAKALAYA ASHOK MARG LUCKNOW-10 http://yahoo.shaadi.com Yahoo! India Matrimony </a href>: Find your partner now.

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Moodle
by vimal kumar 15 Oct '05

15 Oct '05

Dear Professionals, Moodle, an open source Course Management System suitable for academic institutes now available in new edition (1.5.2). It can works both with Windows and Linux. Installation procedure is simple with EasyPHP. Moodle conatins modules of site management, user management, course management, assignment module, chat module, choice module, forum module, quiz module etc. Developers claims that it has 5,0000 users in 120 countries. Vimal kumar Asian School of Business Trivandrum Kerala vimal0212(a)yahoo.com __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

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