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KALA: Dream/Agenda
by I.R.N.Goudar 19 Aug '05

19 Aug '05

Dear friends, Myself and my team of newly elected office bearers of KALA (Karnataka State Library Association) thank all those who have sent greetings and also all members of KALA for having reposed confidence in us and entrusted the important responsibility. The team is very cohesive with representation from different types of libraries including public, college, industry, school, research institute and university (library and department). Over the years KALA has seen many ups and downs. It has glorious history of having great personalities from public life, educationists, industrialists like late H. Narasimhaiah, S.R. Kanti and A.C. Devegowda as its office bearers. The erstwhile Mysore Library Association started by Dr. Ranganathan lead for establishing our Association in its present name KALA. There is strong professional link between Dept. of Public Libraries and KALA. We have a dream of making KALA as a model Professional Association with the following Agenda, set for ourselves, a few being already in the list of KALA objectives: 1. Increase the membership base 2. Make the Association its name worth - Membership and activities beyond Bangalore - Membership of Karnataka LIS people working out of state 3. Enrolling other professional people having strong link with LIS 4. Divisional/District representatives to reach entire state and beyond 5. Functional Committees and Special Interest Groups 6. Reviving monthly lectures/ Round table discussions 7. Organising Workshops and Seminars 8. Developing links with all State/National and other Library Associations including ILA, IASLIC, SIS, etc 9. Work closely with other local Associations like CLA, SLA, ITLA, BSLG and also SRELS 10. Set up a e-mail discussion group 11. Establish cordial and functional relation with Publishing industry and vendors 12. Take up the matter concerned to status of LIS profession in the matter concerned to salary, representation in different committees, etc 13. Setting up of KALA Web site 14. Reviving KALA News Letter 15. Generating revenue to meet the expenses of KALA Activities 16. Entrust young LIS professionals with the responsibility of carrying forward the KALA's mission and activities more vigorously 17. Prepare LIS Professionals to cope up with the Digital Era 18. Using KALA's good relation with Dept of Public Libraries, work with them for literacy at village level and promote library cause 19. Try to have it own office place for KALA 20. Associate with NGO's to promote school libraries We will come up with detailed action plan soon after we take charge of KALA. We thank all earlier Presidents, Secretaries and other office bearers for their contributions and support for KALA and its activities and seek their guidance in our endeavor. We seek suggestions, guidance and help from members of all forums and associations. Once again we thank all of you. I.R.N. Goudar President, KALA on behalf of all Office Bearers -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html

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SALIS Awards for the year 2005 - announcement - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 19 Aug '05

19 Aug '05

Nominations are invited for the following SALIS Awards for the year 2005. SALIS Awards 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National level) ------------------------------------------------------- SALIS instituted an award- sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras, in the name of `Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award' . Aim of instituting the award: To honor and recognize library professionals - for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Eligibility: Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in any parts in India. Must be a citizen of India About Dr.Harish Chandra -------------------------- Dr.Harish Chandra is currently working as Librarian of IIT, Madras. Prior to this, he has also worked in IIT, Delhi, GSI and IIFT. He underwent training in Library Automation and Digital Library at University of Cambridge, UK and Tilburg University, Netherlands respectively. His major contributions are in the areas of New Library Building Planning, ISO-9001 application in the Library, Digital Library Initiative, Web based library and information services, etc. Dr.Chandra is a member of Senate, IIT since 1995, a member of Task Force for Higher Education Library System, MHRD. He is also a member in the editorial board of various journals including OCLC Systems and Services. He is also a member of many professional bodies. Dr.Chandra has over 60 publications to his credit and completed various projects and consultancy assignments. He has organized several national and international conferences. He has received several awards, chaired number of technical sessions and delivered number of invited lectures. He has visited more than 12 countries and received several awards. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- 2. AutoLibTamilnadu Best Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only) 3. AutoLib Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only: Age below 40 years) Must be a citizen of India The above two awards are sponsored by M/s AutoLib Software System , a leading Library Automation Solution Provider at Chennai. AutoLib Software System ---------------------------------- AutoLib Software System has been established to provide low cost and high quality library automation solutions. They undertake all types of library automation projects. One of their objectives is to recognize and encourage library professionals who contribute more for the profession. `AutoLib' is a popular library automation software in Tamilnadu- installed in many reputed institutions, is one of their products. --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Eligibility for the above two Awards : Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in Tamilnadu region.Must be a citizen of India Nominations for all the three awards ( by Library professionals holding responsible position or by self) are invited for the year 2005 from eligible professionals. The application form can be obtained from the Convener, SALIS Award Committee by sending a self addressed stamped (Rs.10/-) cover or downloaded from http://autolib-india.net/salis.html. or by sending E-mail to salisawards(a)yahoo.com. The other details are given in the application form. Filled-in application along with necessary supporting documents should be sent in a sealed cover to The Convener, SALIS Award Committee, SALIS, C/o, AutoLib, B2-Solai Apartments(opp to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Road, Chennai 600 089. Last date for the receipt of filled application is 30.09.2005. For any clarifications, E-mail to the convener salisawards(a)yahoo.com Convener SALIS Award Committee ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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Fw: [bytesforall_readers] Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha, a Bangladesh NGO, today received the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's annual Access to Learning Award and US $1 million for its innovative approach to providing free public access to computers and
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Aug '05

19 Aug '05

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication Promoting Communication Technology for a Fairer World Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha, a Bangladesh NGO, today received the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's annual Access to Learning Award and US $1 million for its innovative approach to providing free public access to computers and the Internet Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha, a Bangladesh NGO, today received the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's annual Access to Learning Award and US $1 million for its innovative approach to providing free public access to computers and the Internet. Through the use of indigenous boats converted into mobile libraries, schools, and the Mobile Internet Educational Units on Boats program, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha provides educational services, access to technology, and computer training to poor communities in a Northern Bangladesh watershed. The boats, which anchor at remote villages, rely on generators or solar energy and mobile phones for Internet access. Abul Hasanat Mohammed Rezwan is the executive director of Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha and founder of the boat project. The project's web site is www.interconnection.org/sss/ Relying on skilled volunteers, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha educates men, women, and children on issues ranging from agricultural practices and to micro enterprise and literacy. Farmers learn about strategies for productive and sustainable farming and the ecological hazards of pesticides. Throughout the year, they are able to connect with educators via onboard e-mail and check current farm prices online to remain competitive in the local market. Students who would otherwise be unable to attend school during the monsoon season continue their education through the year using the libraries' onboard field staff. With literacy rates in Bangladesh at only 42 percent, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha is making a significant impact on educating young people, especially girls. In fact, over 70 percent of the program's beneficiaries are women. The annual Access to Learning Award, now in its sixth year, recognizes the innovative efforts of libraries, organizations or library agencies outside the United States in providing no-cost public access to this technology. For more information, visit www.clir.org <http://www.clir.org/> or www.gatesfoundation.org <http://www.gatesfoundation.org/> . Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication Promoting Communication Technology for a Fairer World Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha, a Bangladesh NGO, today received the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's annual Access to Learning Award and US $1 million for its innovative approach to providing free public access to computers and the Internet Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha, a Bangladesh NGO, today received the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's annual Access to Learning Award and US $1 million for its innovative approach to providing free public access to computers and the Internet. Through the use of indigenous boats converted into mobile libraries, schools, and the Mobile Internet Educational Units on Boats program, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha provides educational services, access to technology, and computer training to poor communities in a Northern Bangladesh watershed. The boats, which anchor at remote villages, rely on generators or solar energy and mobile phones for Internet access. Abul Hasanat Mohammed Rezwan is the executive director of Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha and founder of the boat project. The project's web site is http://www.interconnection.org/sss/ www.interconnection.org/sss/ Relying on skilled volunteers, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha educates men, women, and children on issues ranging from agricultural practices and to micro enterprise and literacy. Farmers learn about strategies for productive and sustainable farming and the ecological hazards of pesticides. Throughout the year, they are able to connect with educators via onboard e-mail and check current farm prices online to remain competitive in the local market. Students who would otherwise be unable to attend school during the monsoon season continue their education through the year using the libraries' onboard field staff. With literacy rates in Bangladesh at only 42 percent, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha is making a significant impact on educating young people, especially girls. In fact, over 70 percent of the program's beneficiaries are women. The annual Access to Learning Award, now in its sixth year, recognizes the innovative efforts of libraries, organizations or library agencies outside the United States in providing no-cost public access to this technology. For more information, visit http://www.clir.org/ www.clir.org < http://www.clir.org/ http://www.clir.org/ > or http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ www.gatesfoundation.org < http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ > .

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info needed in connection with libraries of various states of INDIA
by abhijit bhowmick 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Friends, I need the following data in connection with the libraries of different States of INDIA. I need the information to study the Indian picture of Library Services. INFO NEEDED Name of the State : Number of Libraries : Total number of the members of the libraries : Annual report, if any, of Library Department : Whether the State Central Library of the State is computerized : e-mail address of any contact person of the SCL : May I get help from anybody. Abhijit Kr Bhowmick District Library Officer, Howrah West Bengal Contact : a_k_b(a)vsnl.net --------------------------------- Check out Yahoo! India Rakhi Special for Rakhi shopping, contests and lots more. http://in.promos.yahoo.com/rakhi/index.html Friends, I need the following data in connection with the libraries of different States of INDIA. I need the information to study the Indian picture of Library Services. INFO NEEDED Name of the State : Number of Libraries : Total number of the members of the libraries : Annual report, if any, of Library Department : Whether the State Central Library of the State is computerized : e-mail address of any contact person of the SCL : May I get help from anybody. Abhijit Kr Bhowmick District Library Officer, Howrah West Bengal Contact : http://in.f83.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=a_k_b@vsnl.net&YY=11413&order=do… a_k_b(a)vsnl.net Check out Yahoo! India Rakhi Special for Rakhi shopping, contests and lots more. http://in.promos.yahoo.com/rakhi/index.html

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request for article
by Yashwant G Kanade 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Dear Members, Below are some of papers for which i am looking for soft/hard copies. Latest publications in similar areas would help me a lot. 1.Agricultural applications of expert systems concepts ARTICLE Agricultural Systems, Volume 31, Issue 1, 1989, Pages 3-18 Pierce Jones 2.Intelligent information systems for production management in agriculture and horticulture ARTICLE Future Generation Computer Systems, Volume 5, Issue 1, August 1989, Pages 131-136 Toyoki Kozai and Takehiko Hoshi 3.Expert systems: Applications to agriculture and farm management ARTICLE Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Volume 2, Issue 3, February 1988, Pages 173-182 R. Doluschitz and W. E. Schmisseur 4.Expert systems for agriculture ARTICLE Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Volume 1, Issue 1, October 1985, Pages 31-40 J. M. McKinion and H. E. Lemmon Waiting for your repsonse. With Warm Regards Yashwant G Kanade CES.IISc., Bangalore-12 kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in

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RE: [LIS-Forum] M.Phil in Library and Information Science
by Mailing List Manager 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:40:05 +0530 From: Vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Information provided by Mouni is very useful. It brings to our knowledge not only about MPhil Courses by distance mode in LIS but, at a more basic level, about universities we did not know. Thanks Vyasamoorthy, P -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Mailing List Manager Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 11:02 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] M.Phil in Library and Information Science Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 14:59:51 +0530 From: mouni(a)nitt.edu In response to Mr. Pravesh Choudary, ISM, Dhandbad request, the following information is furnished for enabling him to do M.Phil. in Library and Information Science. The following UGC authorised and reputed Universitites in Tamil Nadu offer the M.Phil. degree course through distance mode. 1. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 2. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu 3. Vinayaga Mission (Deemed University), Salem, Tamil Nadu 4. SASTRA University, Vallen, Tamil Nadu The candidate who possess masters degree in Library and Information Science is eligibile for admission. There are many study centres at major cities for these universities in our country. Application can also be had from the study centres and filled in application form can also be submitted through the study centres. The duration of the course is 1 year. There are 3 theory papers and one dissertation and via. The candidate can choose any authorised guide by the universitity. Many faculty of the LIS department of our country have been authorised to guide the M.Phil dissertation. For more details the study centres of the universities or websites of the universities concerned may be visited or the Registrars of the universities can be cantacted. P. Mounissamy Central Library National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli-620 015 Tamil Nadu _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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KALA office bearers/corrections (fwd)
by Mailing List Manager 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 10:57:35 +0530 From: Dr.H.S.Siddamallaiah <sidda(a)nimhans.kar.nic.in> Karnataka State Library Association (R) C/o Library and Information Center, NIMHANS, Bangalore- 560029 No.kala/05/2005-2006 Dated 17-08-2005 I am happy to announce the name of the newly elected office bearers of the KALA for two years (2005-2007). Dr.H.S.Siddamallaiah President KALA ------------- President Mr. IRN Goudar Head, ICAST National Aerospace Laboratories Bangalore Vice - President Dr. Y.M.Patil Libraraian Raman Research Institute Bangalore Vice - President Mr. Marana Basrie Chief Librarian City Central Library South Zone, Bangalore General Secretary Dr. T.D.Kemparaju Professor, Dept LIS Bangalore Univ. Tresureer Mr. Desai Goudar Librarian DSERT, Bangalore Joint Secretary Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Indian Statistical Inst Bangalore Joint Secretary Ms. Kota Saraswathi Librarian PG Centre Surana College Bangalore ----------

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Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's Birthday Celebrations
by Ratnakar Aspari 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Kindly circulate the following message on lis-forum. With best wishes A. Ranakar New Delhi __________________________________ RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE, New Delhi Cordially invites you to 113th Birthday Celebration of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan at the Auditorium of Hall No. VII Pragati Maidan, New Delhi On August 27th , 2005 Saturday at 2.00 P.M. Dr. Abdul Rehman Kamruddin Secretary General, Tipu Sultan Advanced Study & Research Centre, Mysore and Former Advisor, UNESCO & UNIDO will deliver Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on "RELEVANCE & IMPACT OF Dr. S R Ranganathan CONTRIBUTION IN DIGITAL ERA". Hon'ble Shri A. Rehman Khan, Deputy Speaker, Rajya Sabha will be the Chief Guest. SUBHASH DESHMUKH Programme Coordinator. Job hunting? Get the right one! http://g.msn.com/8HMBENIN/2740??PS=47575 Log on to timesjobs TODAY

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M.Phil in Library and Information Science
by Mailing List Manager 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 14:59:51 +0530 From: mouni(a)nitt.edu In response to Mr. Pravesh Choudary, ISM, Dhandbad request, the following information is furnished for enabling him to do M.Phil. in Library and Information Science. The following UGC authorised and reputed Universitites in Tamil Nadu offer the M.Phil. degree course through distance mode. 1. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 2. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu 3. Vinayaga Mission (Deemed University), Salem, Tamil Nadu 4. SASTRA University, Vallen, Tamil Nadu The candidate who possess masters degree in Library and Information Science is eligibile for admission. There are many study centres at major cities for these universities in our country. Application can also be had from the study centres and filled in application form can also be submitted through the study centres. The duration of the course is 1 year. There are 3 theory papers and one dissertation and via. The candidate can choose any authorised guide by the universitity. Many faculty of the LIS department of our country have been authorised to guide the M.Phil dissertation. For more details the study centres of the universities or websites of the universities concerned may be visited or the Registrars of the universities can be cantacted. P. Mounissamy Central Library National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli-620 015 Tamil Nadu

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newly elected office bearers of KALA
by Mailing List Manager 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:55:12 +0530 From: Dr.H.S.Siddamallaiah <sidda(a)nimhans.kar.nic.in> Karnataka State Library Association (R) C/o Library and Information Center, NIMHANS, Bangalore- 560029 No.kala/05/2005-2006 Dated 17-08-2005 I am happy to announce the name of the newly elected office bearers of the KALA for two years (2005-2007) Mr.IRN Goudar President Dr.Y.M.Patil Vice - President Mr.Marana Basrie Vice - President Dr.T.D.Kemparaju Genaral Secretary Mr.Patawardan Treasurer Dr.Anjanappa Joint Secretary Ms.Kota Saraswathi Joint Secretary Dr.H.S.Siddamallaiah President KALA

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