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Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Library and Information Services
by Ishwar Goudar 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Dear Professionals, Sad demise of our dear Ex-President of India Bharatratna Dr. Abdul Kalam has shocked the entire world in general and our country in particular. While typing this message, I am listening to a number of people from different walks of life showing their respects to this great son of India through their condolence messgaes in TV. I would like to quote few interesting instances about Dr. Kalam, seen and experienced when I was working as Head of the Information Centre at NAL, Bangalore. Dr. Kalam was Chairman of Research Council of NAL, when he was Head of DRDO. I would like to quote his sense of humour I witnessed during one of the meeting. NAL had collaborartion with TAAL (Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Ltd). At that time 'Taal' Hindi picture runnung successfully. When discussion came about TAAL, Dr Kalam started singing the song 'Taal se taal mila .....' . The UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium was formally launched in December, 2003 by Dr. A P J *Abdul Kalam*, then President of India. In his book 'Ignited Minds', Dr. Kalam recognises knowledge as prime mover of prosparity and power. He supported Digital Library of India (Million Book Project) in a big way. I had an opportunity of making a presentation about NAL Information Centre in the presence of Dr. Kalam. While appreciating our Centre's innovative information services he had advised us set up National Aerospace Library & Information Network. We could never full fill his desire as most of the Aeropsace LICs in India are part of either ISRO or DRDO, wherein confidentiality is of prime concern. I had few opportunities of serving his aerospace information requirements, for which he himself had spoken to me personally. Inspite of being a big man he had the courtecy of writing appreciation letter that too in his own handwriting. I consider myself lucky for having got opportunities for delivering lectures twicein his presence at Metcalfe House, that too once due to his suggestion. He took lot of interest to improve LIS at DRDO. Once I happened to stay in DRDO Guest House, where Dr. Kalam stayed after he was designated as President of India, but not yet assumed President's Office. I tried, but failed to meet him as he had left for TN on the same morning. Then onwards I had glimpse of his looks only in some functions or through media. SOME PUBLICATIONS OF DR. KALAM: 'Wings of Fire', 'India 2020', '2020-Vision for the New Millanium', 'Ignited Minds', 'Turning Points', 'Target 3 Billion', 'Indomitable Spirit', 'Guiding Souls: Dialogues on the Purpose of Life',' My Journey: Transforming Dreams Into Actions', 'THE SCIENTIFIC INDIAN: A Twenty-First Century Guide to the World Around Us', 'The Family and The Nation', 'Spirit Of India', 'Thoughts for Change: We Can Do it', 'Children Ask Kalam', 'Evolution of Enlightened Societies', He has few books in Hindi to his credit. FEW LIS RELATED QUOTES OF APJ: "Digital library is where the past meets the present and creates the future". "Library professionals should begin tailorservices to every user" *“ *Information that is static is of no value * ”.* "Libraries should be integrated with mobile platforms to empower people in the country particularly youths with books and journals" 'Home libraries facilitate harnessing knowledge and harmony among family members'. We librarians should add books of Dr. Kalam to our libraries and also spread his ideals and messages for the benefit of our user community and future generation. We can think of setting up of a Digital Library covering works by him and on him, News Clippings, Audio, Videos, etc. Let us try to inculcate his ideals in our service for the benefit of both the society and profession. Regards, "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" *- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -* Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Scanners
by Biju Varghese 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Dear professionals, Our college is planning to purchase a book scanner. Which intends to avoid photocopying of books, which cause damage to the reference books. At the same time we have lots of copy left book to digitize. We are looking for the scanners with V shaped scanning surface. Please guide me to purchase apt scanner for this purpose. Regards, -- Biju V V Librarian Sacred Heart College Thevara, Cochin 13 Ph: +919446143971 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: IIMA - ISB Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Dear Sir/Mam,The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in association with Indian School of Business is organizing a three day Global Conference on Emerging Trends In Business Librarianship during December 2 - 4, 2015 at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.The aim of this conference is to provide an opportunity to the business library professionals from across the globe to share their experiences, ideas, research and knowledge for mutual benefit. The conference is an attempt to provide a platform to address issues relating to the emerging trends that are reshaping business libraries.I am sure you will find this conference very useful and request you to register for this conference at the earliest. Please find attached the Conference brochure for your reference and for further information you may also visit our conference website http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/library/conference. Looking forward for your confirmationThanks & regards Mr. Mallikarjun Dora Mob: 9725608871 , 079-66324983Organizing TeamETBL, 2015http://iimahd.ernet.in/library/conference/  -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for TIFR-BOSLA Special Lecature on 08.08.2015 at 9:30 am in TIFR, Mumbai
by Prabakaran Rajaraman 27 Jul '15

27 Jul '15

Dear Moderator, Please announce the following. Dear Professionals, We are cordially inviting you for TIFR-BOSLA Special Lecture to commemorate the birth celebrations of Dr S R Ranganathan, Father of Library Science on 8th August 2015 at TIFR, Mumbai. REGISTRATION IS FREE and OPEN FOR ALL LIS PROFESSIONALS. Registration is open to 70 persons, on first come first served basis. If not registered already, do register online at the below link in order to confirm your participation. This will also help us to make necessary arrangements like Breakfast, lunch and other logistics for the half-day programme. The last date for registration is 31st July 2015. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nFiNN2vZxeGD2ttHUfVtKRwfdEO0POAXF1UjFq-2dP… The programme details are enclosed herewith. How to reach TIFR? TIFR can be reached by local train stations “Churchgate” on western railway and “CST” on central railway. BEST bus route no. 137 is available from Churchgate (West side) station, opposite to 'Asiatic Store' and its last stop is “Navy Nagar”. BEST bus route nos. 3, 11 and 125 are available from CST station. Bus stands are along the station building and hence you need not cross the subway or road. Name of the last stop is “Navy Nagar”. TIFR is just 5 minutes by walking from the Navy Nagar bus stop. Alternatively, taxies can be hired from either of the above two stations to go to “Navy Nagar”. Kindly carry your photo identity card for easy and quick security clearance. Please make it convenient to attend the Special Lecture. With regards, R. Prabakaran General Secretary, BOSLA ---------------------------------------- Head, SIRC Scientific Information Resource Centre Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Homi Bhabha Road Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 (T) 022-22782230 / 2584 (M) 9969190888 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three days Koha workshop at Kerala Library Association Kottayam region, Kerala
by Vimal Kumar V. 27 Jul '15

27 Jul '15

Dear Professionals, Kerala Library Association Kottayam Region and Marian College, Kuttikkanam jointly organising three day workshop on Koha. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WORKSHOP 1. Selection and management of Open Source software in library 2. Basic Linux training 3. Learning of Koha installation on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 4. Hands on training of Koha modules 5. Tips for system maintenance and administration 6. How to utilize Koha community support RESOURCE PERSONS Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Prajeesh Bhaskaran Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Savithry T.K. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Jasimudeen S. Librarian St. Stephens College, Uzhavoor Kottayam Jobin Jose Librarian Marian College Kuttikkanam REGISTRATION A maximum of 30 participants will be permitted. Admission is on first-come-first-serve basis. The registration fee: Rs. 2000 . (To be paid by Demand Draft in favor of The Principal, Marian College Kuttikkanam payable at Peermade.) The Registration fee includes workshop kit, food and accommodation. Send the application form and DD to JOBIN JOSE Librarian, Marian College Kuttikkanam Peermade, Idukki Dt., Kerala – 685 531 Advance on line registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tUMI25qTyYFDnAD2qAt0f9BT2Djzsbsw2Cc9n1IWZd… You can download registration form from here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dBouzKGoNfG3onOOR55JfAe15b5yVT_LJcc2l2F… Duty leave will be available for the participants. VENUE AND DATE Venue: Marian College Kuttikkanam Date: 24-26 August 2015 METHODOLOGY Lectures, demonstration, discussions and extensive practical sessions will be available. CONTACT DETAILS Vimal Kumar V. Secretary Kerala Library Association Kottayam Region Mobile: 9846496323 vimal0212 at gmail.com Mr JOBIN JOSE Librarian, Marian College Kuttikkanam Peermade, Idukki Dt., Kerala – 685 531 Mob: 09447827393, 04689-232203 (O) jobinjobinjo at gmail.com -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIANS NETWORK (ILN) - close at midnight on Sunday 26th July 2015
by Kishor Satpathy 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

CALL FORPARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONALLIBRARIANS NETWORK (ILN) Dear colleagues, Want to build yourprofessional network and learn about librarianship around the world? Love theidea of professional travel but just don’t have the budget? The InternationalLibrarians Network (ILN) is for you. ILN pleased to announce the next round ofthis popular program will commence in mid-August 2015. The ILN peer mentoring program is a facilitated programs aimed athelping librarians develop international networks. Participating in the ILNbrings wider professional awareness, an international perspective to your work,new ideas, and increased professional confidence. We know this because many ofour participants tell us – and we’ve had over 2500 librarians from 110countries take part so far. Peer mentoring helps professionals develop partnerships and grow theirnetwork. The ILN uses a model where all participants are treated as equals whohave valuable experiences to share. This means that partners are not placedinto established mentor/protégé roles, but rather are encouraged to view theirpartnership as a way to learn from each other; all are mentors and all areprotégés. So why participate in a peer mentoring program? Peer mentoring can allow you to: 1. rediscover your own valuable skillsby sharing your experiences with your partner 2. learn a different perspective on yourprofession 3. build your network 4. reinvigorate the passion your career 5. develop your professional skills Applications for the next round of partnerships program i.efrom August to December 2015 are being accepted now and close at midnight on Sunday 26th July 2015 (Sydney, Australia time) - just two day away! . Numbers arelimited, so apply early to ensure you don’t miss out. This email is to remind you. If you have already applied for theprogram, please ignore this email. Participationin the program is free and open to anyone working or studying in libraries andtheir related fields. The only requirements are an internet connection, Englishfluency, one hour each week to communicate with your partner, and a willingnessto share and learn with colleagues around the world. If you've enjoyed your participation in the last round, why not sign upfor another partner, and continue building an international professionalnetwork. Tell your colleagues about the program as well, and get the benefitsof shared professional development. You can find out more about how the program works here: http://interlibnet.org/how-the-program-works/ Or you can explore our Frequently Asked Questions here: http://interlibnet.org/frequently-asked-questions-2/ Applications can be submitted online here: http://interlibnet.org/participate-in-the-iln-2/ If you have additional questions about the program, please don't hesitateto contact us at contact(a)interlibnet.org / ksatpathy(a)gmail.com Thanks & Regards, Dr. Kishor Satpathy ILN Ambassador- India NIT Silchar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by shashi bhat 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

Dear Friends, One of our faculty is in need of the following article for his research purpose. If any one of you have access to it kindly arrange to send. New TNM staging criteria for head and neck tumors (pages 30–42)Brian O'Sullivan and Jatin ShahArticle first published online: 11 AUG 2003 | DOI: 10.1002/ssu.10019 - Seminars in Surgical Oncology : 2003 - Vol 21 Issue 1 With Regards, Mrs. Shashikala K Librarian, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Constituent College of Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018. Ph: 0824-2204572, 2204963 (ext.-234) Res: 0824-2202133 Mob: +919448869047. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sustainable Development Goals: The Impact of Access to Information on our Societies e-forum - 7th to 18th of September 2015
by Imma Subirats 24 Jul '15

24 Jul '15

Sustainable Development Goals: The Impact of Access to Information on our Societies e-forum - 7th to 18th of September 2015 More information: http://bit.ly/1IfwrU6 The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) [1], the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) [2] and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [3] are organizing an e-forum on "Sustainable Development Goals: The Impact of Access to Information on our Societies" which will take place from 7th to 18th of September 2015. The objective of this online event is to provide a forum to discuss how information centers and libraries can promote the adoption of access to information as part of the post-2015 agenda through the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [4]. The Lyon Declaration [5], an advocacy document being used to influence the content of the UN post-2015 development agenda, will play a key role in this discussion. The event will offer webcasts by experts to provide important background information for participants and to help stimulate dialogue around three main questions: 1.- What are the ways that access to information (and more narrowly open access) contributes to sustainable development? Please elaborate in case studies and examples if possible. 2.- How can libraries and information centres promote the adoption of access to information as part of the "post-2015 agenda, in particular SDGs"? Have you considered contacting your relevant Ministries to ensure that access to information, open access, and information providers (such as libraries and information centres) are reflected in the National Development plans? 3.- What can we do collectively - for example, through COAR, FAO and IFLA- to raise awareness of open access and access to information in the context of SDG discussion? Please join and participate to this e-forum! == Target users == The e-forum is aimed at information professionals in general. Any person related to access to information, libraries, information centers is invited and encouraged to participate in the forum. == Dates == The e-forum on "Sustainable Development Goals: The Impact of Access to Information on our Societies" will take place from 7th to 18th of September 2015. == Webinars == During the e-forum, webinars will take place to support the discussions. Announcements will be distributed one week before each webinar. The first webinar will take place on the 6th of September at 11:00 with the title "Libraries, The Lyon Declaration, and the Road to 2030” by Stuart Hamilton, Deputy Secretary General, Director, Policy & Advocacy at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). == How to join == The e-forum is open to anyone and places are not limited. If you are interested in participating in this online event, please fill in the form at https://dgroups.org/fao/ciard-econsultation/sdgs-impact-access-information-…. If you have any questions or clarifications, please contact us at AIMS(a)fao.org ------------------------------------------------------------ [1] https://www.coar-repositories.org/ [2] http://www.ifla.org/ [3] http://www.fao.org/ [4] https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgsproposal [5] http://www.lyondeclaration.org/signatories/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to "Librarians' Meet", presentation ceremony of of KLA Gold Medal Award & Prof. C. A. Augustine – Holy Cross Endowment Award and KLA Annual General Body Meeting, 2 Aug.,2015, Trivandrum
by S.L. Faisal 24 Jul '15

24 Jul '15

Dear Sir / Madam, We have immense pleasure to invite you to the “Librarians’ Meet 2015” & presentation of KLA Gold Medal Award and Prof. C. A. Augustine – Holy Cross Endowment Award at 10.00 am on 2nd August 2015 at K. C. Eapen Hall (2nd Floor), YMCA Buildings, North Gate of Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695 001. The 44th Annual General Body Meeting of the Kerala Library Association will be held on the same day at 2.00 pm at the same venue. The agenda and other details have already been communicated to all KLA Members. Kindly make it convenient to attend the day long functions. Regards, Dr. M. Lalitha General Secretary Kerala Library Association PROGRAMME (“Librarians’ Meet 2015” & presentation of KLA Gold Medal Award and Prof. C. A. Augustine – Holy Cross Endowment Award) --------------------- Invocation Welcome: Dr. M. Lalitha, General Secretary, KLA Presidential address: Dr. A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA Inaugural address: Dr. D. Babu Paul, Former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Kerala Presentation of awards: Dr. Jancy James, former Vice Chancellor of M G Univ. and Central Univ. of Kerala Felicitations: Dr. Siddeek M. A., Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Malayalam, Univ. Of Kerala Dr. A. Paslithil, Campus Director, Sree Sankara Univ. Of Sanskrit, Tvpm Shri. Hamsa A., Deputy Librarian (I/C), Kerala Univ. Library, Tvpm Vote of thanks: Shri. G. Harikumar, Vice President, KLA ....................................................................... P.S. Please join us for lunch after the programme. ....................................................................... For more information and to download the AGB Meeting Notice and Invitation, visit Website: http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ Blog: https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeralaLibraryAssociation Twitter: http://twitter.com/klaconnect .............................................. Posted for KLA by S.L.Faisal Member, Executive Committee Kerala Library Association Thiruvananthapuram-695 002 Mobile: +91 9447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of one Project Assistant at ISI Library
by gnibedita＠isical.ac.in 24 Jul '15

24 Jul '15

Please circulate this advertisement. An Walk-in-interview will be conducted on 14 August 2015 at 11.45 am.for recruitment of one Project Assistant on purely temporary basis to work in the project titled "Restoration, Digitization and metadata creation of microfilm and microfiche" in the Reprography and Photography Unit, Library of the Institute. For detail please see the attachment. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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