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Workshop on Koha Software at NCL Pune during 2nd-4th September 2015
by Sunita Barve 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

Dear all, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune is organizing workshop on Koha an open source library automation software from 2nd-4th September 2015 at NCL, Pune. Koha (http://koha-community.org ) is the first free and open source library automation package (ILS). It allow libraries to carry out their day to day activities such as Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial Control easily and making their OPACs available on Internet without any trouble. Koha allow libraries to easily make their collections on web and with UNICODE, RSS support. Development of Koha is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world. It is built using international library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha and other systems. It supports technologies like cataloguing data to store in MARC 21 and UNIMARC, allow to import data from variety of Z39.50 target clients. Single installation of Koha can handle multiple branch libraries which allow to avoid duplication of work at a great extent and achieve standardization. It is completely developed with web interface for users as well as for librarians. First version of Koha was released during 2000 and since then almost every fortnightly new features are incorporated in new releases for more than a decade now. It is easy for librarians to provide new services to its users through Koha without looking out for any other software. Across India several funding agencies have also taken steps to implement Koha in their divisions/labs/centres. Especially in CSIR all of its labs will be using Koha and work is in progress. Sofar out of 39 labs 26 labs have already migrated to Koha. Across the world big moment has been happening in using Koha from school libraries to national libraries. Several countries, states have made it mandatory to use Koha. Looking at its popularity and demand from users, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune has organized a National workshop on Koha. The purpose of this workshop is to provide hands-on training to library professionals by providing adequate practical knowledge which will help them to automate their libraries on their own by using Koha. Workshop comprises of lectures, demonstration and hands-on training using Koha software in detailfrom installation to using all modules in detail. Each participant will be provided with a dedicated machine to get control on having enough practical experience. Resource Persons: Prof. ARD Prasad, Head, DRTC, Bangalore Dr. Sunita Barve, Sr. Tech. Officer, NCL, Pune Dr. Nanaji Shewale, Librarian, GIPE, Pune Target Participants: Library and information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Number of participants is limited to 25 only. Participants will be selected on first come first served basis. Registration fees: Rs. 3000/- Only Registration Fees includes Workshop Kit on DVD (LibLive DVD with lUbuntu 14.04 LTS, Koha 3.20, Drupal 7.38 and DSpace 5.3, mail server support) and Breakfast, Working Lunch and Tea / Coffee. Accommodation at NCL Guest House is available on payment for outstation participants. Registration Fees is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft / Cheque drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Director, NCL, Pune and must reach the workshop coordinator before 24 th August 2015. Participants can confirm their participation by registering their details online at http://goo.gl/forms/nbrcWYIqXB Address for further Communication: Dr. Sunita Barve Workshop Coordinator National Chemical Laboratory Dr. Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411 008, India Email : sa.barve(a)ncl.res.in ; sunitabarve(a)gmail.com Ph.: 91-020-25902039 ; Mob.; 7588229335 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special lecture at DRTC on 12th August 2015
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 INVITATION On the occasion of Prof. S. R. Ranganathans Birth Anniversary, the Documentation Research and Training Centre of Indian Statistical Institute organises a special lecture on What is living and what is dead in Ranganathans contributions? By Prof. A.R.D. Prasad Head, DRTC Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore 560059 On 12th August 2015 at 3:00 pm At Room No. G-16 Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 All are cordially invited. Programme: 2:45 3:00 PM : Garlanding the bust of Prof. S.R. Ranganathans at S.R Ranaganathan Museum and Archives, ISI, Bangalore-59 and Flower tributes . 3:00-3:45 PM : Special lecture by Prof. A.R.D. Prasad 3:45 PM : High Tea -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ONE DAY SEMINAR ON KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION
by Khaiser Nikam 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

ONE DAY SEMINAR ON KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION As Part of the Mysore University Centenary Celebrations, the Mysore University Library, & Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science,(SRELS), Rajajinagar, Bangalore - are organizing a ONE DAY SEMINAR on Knowledge Organization on the 14th of August, 2015 to pay tribute to the architect of Indian Librarianship Prof. S. R. Ranganathan on his 123rd birth anniversary at the Library Conference Hall (Manasa Media Centre ). The program starts at 10.00 A.M. and gets over by 4.00 P.M. Experts from the field of Library and Information Science and Philosophy will deliver lectures. All those who are interested in participating may kindly register by sending a mail to the mail ID given below. The entries are limited to 100 participants only. Participation is free and is on First Come First Served (FCFS) basis. After the seminar, participants can collect the certificates at the valedictory. RSVP: Dr. C. P. Ramshesh, University Librarian (M) 9731343004 Registration Mail ID: srranganathan123(a)gmail.com Dr.Khaiser Nikam Professor Department of Studies in Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Mysore Email - khaiser.nikam6(a)gmail.com (M) 9845328672 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Day Seminar on Open Educational Resources (OER) at Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti, Tamil Nadu
by planisamy ilangumaran kumar 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

Respect members Sethu Institute of Technology Central Library organizing One Day Seminar on Open Educational Resources (OER) and E- Resource, during 26th   August 2015 (Wednesday).Seminar Topic  Open Educational Resources(OER), Life long learning system,NPTEL Resources , E .learning practice Open Online Education. Venue: EEE Seminar Hall ,Sethu Institute of Technology,Kariapatti.TN Target Participants Teaching Faculty, Librarians, Student Community for all.  Registration Details Registration from the participants are to be sent in the prescribed format duly signed along with the registration fee in the form of a DD drawn in favour of "The Principal, Sethu Institute of Technology payable at Kariapatti " ,Tamil Nadu. On or before 21-08-2015.  Accommodation: Participants request to make their own arrangements for accommodation. Good lodging facilities are available in Madurai.  Registration fee: Faculty /Students/Professionals: Rs.150   Last Date for Registration:         21.08.2015  How To Reach 1. From Madurai railway station to Kariapatti via Pulloor Route: 76 series. 2. From Mattuthavani Bus Stand: All the buses plying to Aruppukottai, will pass via Pulloor.  Address for Communication P.Ilangumaran Co-Coordinator Sethu Institute Of Technology Kariapatti -626 115. Virudhunagar Dt. Tamil Nadu, India 04566 - 308001 (Ext - 244),  E-Mail : librarian(a)sethu.ac.in Mobile: 9789527616, 9944042398   -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Thanks to Legend
by Anil K Tyagi 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Sir I appreciate your valuable information in the Forum. I could found only a couple of professional contributing professionally. Kindly accept my sincere regards to you. Sir pl keep on contributing. Dr Anil K Tyagi Scientist 'G' DESIDOC, DRDO Delhi-110054 DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately with a copy to tyagiakdr(a)gmail.com and destroy this message.Please be aware that email communication can be intercepted in transmission or misdirected. Your use of email to communicate any information contained in this email indicates that you acknowledge and accept the possible risks associated with such communication. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are solely for the use ofthe individual to which it is addressed. Distribution, copying or any use by any other person is strictly prohibited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Subject: Invitation for "Librarian’s Day Celebration" by KALA in association with BMS College of Engineering and AKELPA, Bangalore
by Shivaram Gowda 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Dear Members Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in association with BMS College of Engineering and AKELPA Cordially invite you to the Plenary Talk and Panel discussion on the theme “Five laws in Digital Era” to celebrate the 123rd Birth anniversary of Dr S R Ranganathan and Librarian’s Day PROGRAMME DETAILS DATE: Wednesday 12th August, 2015 TIME: 4.00 pm to 6-30 pm VENUE: BMS College of Engineering, Bull Temple road, Bangalore, INDIA Chief Guest: Prof. K.M. Babu, Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore Presidential Address: Prof. VG Talwar, Vice Chancellor Reva University, Bangalore Keynote Speaker: Dr. NV Satyanarayana, Chairman and M.D. Informatics (India), Bangalore Panel discussion on “Five Laws in Digital Era” Speakers and the Moderator Prof. TD Kemparaj, Director of Distance Correspondence Education, Bangalore University (Moderator) Mrs. Usha Mukund, Formerly, Librarian, Centre for Learning, Bangalore Mr. BP Prakash, Global Head, Information Resource Centre, Tata Consultancy Services Dr. Siddamalliah, Ex Principal Library and Information Officer, NIMHANS, Bangalore Prof. AY Asundi, , Retd. Professor , DLISc., Bangalore University For more details & Librarian’s day poster visit KALA website @ http://kalaonline.com/ Registration is open to all and free, we appreciate RSVP as we need to make arrangements for High Tea With warm regards Shivaram BS Treasurer, KALA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to Participate on 13 August, 2015@TERI Library
by Nihal Alam 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Looking Back and Moving Forward: Open Access Movement at the Crossroads Venue: TERI Seminar Hall, IHC, Lodhi Road, New Delhi | 13 August 2015 | 2 pm onwards | Open Access has become central importance to advancing the interests of researchers, scholars, students, business, and the public as well as librarians. Increasingly, research institutions require researchers to publish articles that report research findings openly accessible in open domain. In this regard, TERI Library is organizing a half day Seminar on Open Access. The focus of event will be on: · Wider access to scientific publications and data · Open access typically focuses on access to scientific information and · Issues and concerns *We are cordially inviting you for half day Seminar at TERI on “OPEN ACCESS”. *Kindly send a line of confirmation along with your details to us. Registration is free and open to 45 participants only, on first cum first serve basis . For registration please contact: Neha Sharma Email: neha.sharma(a)teri.res.in Phone: T: +91 11 2468 2100 / 41504900 (extn 2756) For further information, you may get in touch with: Shantanu Ganguly, PhD Fellow Knowledge Management Division TERI India Habitat Centre Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 | India T: +91 11 2468 2100 / 41504900 (extn 2762) | F: +91 11 2468 2144 | Web: www.teriin.org/events/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRDO Library Manual
by Anil K Tyagi 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Dear Professional, Since attachments are not allowed in LIS-Forum The DRDO Library Manual can be downloaded from the following links: 1. Contents <https://www.dropbox.com/s/137doewrz7gs2zc/DRDO%20Library%20Manual%20Content…> 2. Rules, Form, etc. <https://www.dropbox.com/s/eko3zbzpxq6g2b0/DRDO%20Library%20Manual%20Rules.p…> The use of manual should be duly acknowledged. Regards *Dr Anil K Tyagi* Scientist 'G' ISSA, DRDO Delhi-110054 *DISCLAIMER:*The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately with a copy to *t <draktyagi(a)yahoo.co.in>yagiakdr(a)gmail.com <yagiakdr(a)gmail.com> *and destroy this message. Please be aware that email communication can be intercepted in transmission or misdirected. Your use of email to communicate any information contained in this email indicates that you acknowledge and accept the possible risks associated with such communication. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are solely for the use of the individual to which it is addressed. Distribution, copying or any use by any other person is strictly prohibited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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July 2015 : ILA Newsletter
by Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Dear Friends The July 2015 issue of ILA Newsletter has been published by Indian Library Association which is available here <https://ilaindia.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/2015_july_ila-newsletter.pdf>. The previous issues of ILA Newsletter may also be referred from http://ilaindia.net or direct from here. <https://ilaindia.wordpress.com/newsletter-of-ila/> You are requested to provide the professionals news for forthcoming ILA Newsletter. 1. Report of about 100 words with one snap of organised Seminar, Conference, Training & Workshop; 2. Book publications, or highly Impact Factor research outputs or just concluded projects; 3. Announcement for admissions, educational up gradations; 4. Technological innovations, research & development; 5. Any other LIS field related news, please send to Editor: pro(a)ilaindia.net You are also welcome for your constructive suggestions and feedback for betterment of ILA Newsletter. Thanks and Regards Dr. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj -- 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 janet lobo 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Dear Sir/Madam, One of our postgraduate student need the following article, If available in your Library, kindly forward to me at the earliest. Significance of Reciprocal St Segment Depression in St Elevation Myocardial InfarctionJACC: Cardiovascular InterventionsVolume 8, Issue 2, Supplement, February 2015, Pages S15 Thanking you Regards Dr Janet Dotty LoboLibrarianFr Muller Knowledge CentreMangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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