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Presentation on “The Changing Cyber-Security Landscape” n Thursday, 6th Dec 2012 at 5.30 p.m.
by Mohan HR 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for the presentation on “The Changing Cyber-Security Landscape” n Thursday, 6th Dec 2012 at 5.30 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2012/mm-121206.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. With regards HR Mohan Chairman, IEEE CS http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ INVITATION ===================================================== IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council, Madras Chapter American Society for Quality, Chennai Chapter ISACA, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation by Mr. Harjinder Singh Lallie Senior Teaching Fellow (Cyber-Security), University of Warwick, UK on “The Changing Cyber -Security Landscape” on Thursday, 6th Dec 2012 at 5.30 p.m. at Conference Hall, Anna University Alumni Centre Anna University, Guindy, Chennai – 600025 Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS & PCS Madras Chapter Mr. A. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter Mr. K.V. Rupchand, Chairman, IEEE TMC Mr. P.G. Subramaniam, ASQ, Chennai Chapter Mr. K.B. Sankaran, President, ISACA Chennai Chapter Programme ========= 5.30 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.00 p.m. : Presentation 7.30 p.m. : Dinner About the Presentation ================= The speaker will present how attitudes towards Cyber Security have changed in the last few years in the minds of both corporate boards and government in the UK and USA. He will contextualize this to issues pertaining to India and will focus on cyber security breaches. He will share the UK experience to indicate what the UK did to bring this forward as a matter of national concern with the view of highlighting how this might happen in India also. He will be highlighting on the career options for graduates who have specialist cyber security education and experience. He will also touch on the ‘threat landscape’ to indicate how criminal cartels are operating in Europe to cause some of the biggest Cyber Security problems around the world. This would be of interest to us as the threat landscape in India has not yet matured. About the Speaker ============== Mr. Harjinder Singh Lallie is presently Senior Teaching Fellow (Cyber Security) and Course Leader for M. Sc. Cyber Security and Management, Leader for Security Architectures and Network Defence, Cryptosystems and Data Protection and Digital Evidence, Forensics and Intelligence at University of Warwick, UK. Earlier he has worked as Senior Lecturer in Computing with duties including: Subject Coordinator (Computer Forensics and Security); Programme Leader: BSc Computer Forensics and Security and M.Sc. Forensic Computing & Security (2007 to 2011); Validation Leader UG Programmes (2009); Validation Leader PG programmes (2010); B.Sc. Computer Networks Programme Leader (2002-2008); Networks Security and Forensics Subject Health Group Leader (2009-2011) at University of Derby, UK. He was also responsible for the international role - Marketing of University of Derby programmes in India and development of international collaborations (2002 to 2011), Induction coordinator (1999-2011), Chair of the Race Equality Group (2006-2009) and Chair of UCU (2001-2011). He has authored a book “The Gursikh Legacy” - published in August 1997. He has also served as an external subject specialist at Edge Hill University, external advisor at University of Central Lancashire and external specialist and examiner at Middlesex University (in Dubai). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar at Srimad Andavan College in Tamilnadu
by Suruli Nathi 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Dear Professional Friends National Seminar on ACCESSIBILITY TO LEARNING RESOURCES A Joint Mission of SRI HAYAGREEVA PUSTHAKAALAYA SRIMAD ANDAVAN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu & Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 24 Date: 14th December 2012 Venue: Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College 7, Nelson Road, T. V. Koil, Tiruchirappalli-05 Indented Audience: Librarians, Faculty, Research Scholars, Students Registration Fee Librarian and Faculty : Rs. 200/- Research Scholars, Students : Rs. 150/- Payment should be made by a Demand Draft taken in favour of "Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli-05." The fee includes seminar Dates to Remember Last date for Registration- 6nd Dec 2012 Seminar date - 14th Dec 2012 Registration form may be sent to: Ms. S. LAKSHMI, Librarian Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, 7, Nelson Road, T. V. Koil, Tiruchirappalli-05 srimad_andavan(a)rediffmail.com Ms. S. Lakshmi, Librarian Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, 0431-4250152, 9443081679 -- With regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 Mobile No: 9943653068 http://surulinathi.webnode.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Meet @ ISB (Mohali - Campus) ...
by Jayakumar Chockalingam 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Dear Professional Friends, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - Mohali Campus Knowledge City, Sector - 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali - 140 306 Cordially Invites You to Celebrate Library Week & Library and Information Science Professionals Meet "INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-RESOURCES" on Friday, the 7th December 2012 by 10:00 hrs at Indian School of Business, Mohali Programme 10:00 hrs. Welcome 10:10 hrs. Presentations by Participating LIS Professionals 11:30 hrs. High Tea 11:45 hrs. Presentations by the Team LRC. 13:00 hrs. Lunch 14:00 hrs. Panel Discussion “INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E- RESOURCES” 15:00 hrs. Valedictory Session: 15:30 hrs. LRC Visit Kindly note : Registration is free No TA/DA will be provided For Registration, Please Contact : Mr. Ajay Kumar Arora, Manager, LRC Mob: 094635 02763, Phone : (0172) 459 1821 Email: ajay_arora(a)isb.edu With best wishes, Jayakumar Chockalingam Associate Director, LRC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article
by srinivas rao 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Dear Friends, Please provide me following article from science direct as one of the research scholar needs it for her Phd work. Numerical simulation of turbulent two-phase flowsOriginal Research Article International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, Volume 11, Issue 3, September 1990, Pages 204-213 S. Neti, O.E.E. Mohamed. Thanks in advance SRINIVASA RAO GANTA Asst.Professor in LIS VBIT,Hyderabad http://vbitlibrary.blogspot.com http://vbitlibrary.pbworks.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Newsletter 41(3-4), January-June 2012, released
by faisal sl 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Dear Professionals, KLA Newsletter Vol. 41, Issue 3-4, January-June 2012 is out. Contents 1. From the President’s Desk 2. Prof. A.B.George-A tribute 3. In Focus: Virtual Reference Service*: A Golden Opportunity to Embed the Libraries in the Academic Environment* by Dr Vijayakumar K.P. 4. Reports of the Major Programmes 5. KLA Representations and Discussions 6. New Members 7. Other News Items 8. Forthcoming Programmes July-December 2012 Visit the KLA Blog http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ to download the e-version. Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association <http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org%20>(KLA) Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AMC for Software Library
by Bhakti Gole 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

Dear Friends Please share how much you pay for AMC (in % ) for library software? Whether and how much you pay separately for software updates? Any particular terms and conditions should be added in AMC also? If yes, please share. Thanks and regards Mrs Bhakti Gole NIBM Pune -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Lecture and Book Release programme at Central Library JNU on 12th Dec. 2012 at 11.00 am
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 28 Nov '12

28 Nov '12

Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in collaboration with SATKAL Trust cordially invites you to the Release of the Book Pioneers of Library Movement in India: A Tribute by SATKAL (Published by Panjab Library Association & SATKAL Trust) Padmashri Alok Mehta, Member, RRRLF & Chief Editor, National Duniya, New Delhi will release the book Dr. K. K. Banerjee, Director General, Raja Rammohun Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkata will be the Chief Guest Prof.Jagindar Singh Ramdev, Chief Patron & Founder, Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) will be the Guest of Honour SATKAL Annual Lecture on Essential Skills for LIS Professionals by Dr. H K Kaul Director DELNET, New Delhi Chairperson Prof. P. B. Mangla Former Dean & HoD-DLIS, DU University of Delhi Date Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 11.00 am Venue Lecture Hall-I, Convention Centre, JNU, New Delhi Please make it convenient to attend. Regards Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ; librarian(a)mail.jnu.ac.in URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL), and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (India) Home: +91(0)1752282727 Work: +91 (0) 1753046179 Email: jagtardeep(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS Conference, 26-28 December 2012 at DRTC, Bangalore - call for papers and participation
by HPS Kalra 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

*DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education* *Jointly with* *XXIX IATLIS* *NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012* *26-28 December 2012* *Theme* *LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues* *Organized jointly by* * * Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) and Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC),Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560 05*9* * * *IATLIS: *Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) is a professional association of more than 600 teachers and professionals in Library and Information Science in India. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers’ training, etc. It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes, etc. It brings out its official organ ‘IATLIS Communications’ besides publishing conference volumes. This year the annual IATLIS conference is being held at Documentation Training and Research Centre (DRTC), at Bangalore on the broad theme of *“LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues” from 26-28 December 2012* *DRTC:*Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) established by Prof. S R Ranganathan in 1962, is a research centre at Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) conducting Research, Training and Higher Education in the field Library and Information Sciences and allied areas. In the last five decades, DRTC has been involved in Research, Education, Training and cutting edge applications of Information and Communication Technology to Libraries and Information Centres, Knowledge centers and systems. 2012 marks the Golden Jubilee of DRTC and we are happy to host as part of 'Golden Jubilee Celebrations', the national conference on LIS Education and Research jointly with the XXIX IATLIS conference on *“LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues” from 26-28 December 2012* *Theme of the Conference*:* * *LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues* *Sub-themes: (suggested topics but not limited to the following)* - What course components are relevant and irrelevant in LIS Curriculum? - Is LIS research over-emphasizing Survey Research, Citation Analysis, and redundant topics? - What ICT topics should form the core and specializations in LIS Curriculum? - Core vs. Specializations with special reference to Public Library system and School Library system - How to facilitate smooth transition from: - Tradition to modernity - Classification to Ontology - Cataloging to Bibliographic Metadata - Authority files to Metadata Schema - Moving beyond Informatics and work in Data and Text Mining - Information Sources to Information Gateways and Discovery tools - National Mission for Libraries and LIS Education - E-learning in LIS, Open Courseware, LISwiki (Open invitation for voluntary editors) - IPRs and Open Access - Open Source Software in LIS - Open Standards in LIS - Library 2.0: Web 2.0 Technologies - Role of Social Networks in Library Services - Resource Discovery tools: A critique of Web Search Engines *Invited talks on:* - Data Science: Data Repositories, Linked Data, Data Analytics - Semantic web: Ontology, metadata and Inferencing - Cloud Computing: LIS Clouds Panel Discussion on LIS Education and Research Note: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only. *Call for papers:* Full articles and research papers (with abstracts) on the above mentioned theme and sub-themes for the XXIX IATLIS* *National Conference should reach to Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala – 147002 (Punjab) as a hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by *21 December 2012*. The paper should not be more than 3000 words. Please send your paper both in print and electronic form on a CD in Microsoft Word and also a soft copy through email to iatlis2012(a)gmail.com. The paper should include Title, Name and Address of author(s), Abstract and Key Words. References at the end of the paper and their in-text citing should be according to APA Style manual. For further information about this check this link: http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/APA-crib.html *Registration Fees:* *Indian Delegates:* Sponsored: Rs. 3,000/- Non-Sponsored Rs. 2,000/- Retired Professionals: Rs.1,500/- Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,500/- Students: Rs. 750/- *Foreign Delegates:* SARRC Countries: $ 150 Other Countries: $ 300 The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post- publication), and working lunch, dinner and breakfast and session tea for the days of the conference. The registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume and would be sent to the registered delegates later on. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute request in view of shortage of accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plan in advance to avoid inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with duly filled Registration Form latest by 21 December 2012 to: Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) Ph.-0175-3046179 and 3046180 Email: hpskalra(a)gmail.com *Accommodation: *Accommodations in ISI guest house are very limited and will be arranged by the local Organizing Secretary ONLY on first-come-first served basis for those participants who send prior information for it in the registration form. Charges for accommodation are to be borne by the participants as per actuals. Bangalore is host to several hotels and hostels catering to all budgets. Delegates can also make their booking on their own. *Climate and Clothing:* Weather is generally pleasant in December in Bangalore with temperatures between 15-27 degrees Celsius. Heavy woolens are not required but sweaters and shawls are advisable. *How to reach DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute: * *By Bus* The city bus service is known as BMTC (or BTS) and its main terminal is right opposite the city railway station. Please use the subway from outside the railway station to reach the BTS bus station. (The area that covers the railway station, bus station etc. is known as Majestic.) You may take a Kengeri bound bus (nos. 222A, 226A and 403A) from platform no. 19A to come to ISI. Platform no. 19A is closest to the railway station. Ask for a ticket to "Jairamdas Bus stop". (The ISI bus stop is known as 'Jairamdas'.) This bus stop is just after the University Gate bus stop and just before the R. V. College bus stop. The bus journey takes 30-40 minutes. *By Air * Bangalore International Airport is approximately one and a half hour drive from the Institute about 56 kms. It handles direct flights from a number of national and international destinations. A journey by taxi from the air port to the Institute will cost approximately Rs.1050/- *By Rail* Bangalore, is well connected with rail and roads. There are plenty of trains from all the major cities of India to Bangalore City. Indian Statistical Institute, which is next to the Bangalore University, is about 12 km on the way to Mysore from the city railway station. A journey by taxi from the railway station to the Institute will take approximately 30 minutes and costs approximately Rs.500. * * *Registration Form* XXIX IATLIS National Conference,26-28 December 2012 Documentation Training and Research Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Name: (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms):………………………………………………………….. Name of accompanying person/s (if y):………………………………………………. Designation: …………………………………………... Institution: ……………………………………………………………………………….. Mailing Address: ………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………….. E-mail: …………………………………………………………………………………….. Phone: (O) …………………………….., (M) …………………………. *Payment Details: * Bank: ……………………………. Draft No. …………………………… Dated: ………................................ Amount: ……………………………… (DD to be drawn in favour of IATLIS, payable at Patiala). Whether accommodation is required: Yes / No. If Yes, number of persons and their names:……………………………………….. Arrival and Departure Details (Train / Flight No., Date, Time): ……………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Signature *Important Dates: * Receipt of full papers: 21 December 2012 Conference Dates: 26 – 28 December 2012 *On behalf of Organizing Committee we extend a very cordial invitation to all IATLIS members, LIS teachers, LIS students and Library professionals for participation in XXIX IATLIS National Conference 2012 and to celebrate Golden Jubilee of DRTC. * The filled-in registration form along with registration fee is to be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS C/o Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) Ph.-0175-3046179, 3046180. *IATLIS Office Bearers:* Dr. Jagtar Singh, *President, IATLIS *& Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 Ph.-0175-3046179 and 3046180, Email: jagtardeep(a)gmail.com, iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) Ph.-0175-3046179 and 3046180 Email: hpskalra(a)gmail.com *Organising Secretary:* Dr. Devika P. Madalli, devika(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [IFLA-L] DSpace-CRIS, Alpha version announced
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

From:David Palmer [mailto:dtpalmer@hku.hk] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 12:17 PM To: ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Subject: [IFLA-L] DSpace-CRIS, Alpha version announced ***apologies for cross-posting*** CILEA and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are pleased to announce the immediate availability for download of the first alpha release of the DSpace CRIS module. https://github.com/CILEA/dspace-cris Publications are an important output of the research cycle. They allow communication between scholars, and measurement and decision support of research amongst research administrators. However there are many other equally important entities in research that need description and tracking, such as projects, grants, patents, organization units, researcher profiles (people), etc. Integrating and contextualizing all of these entities along with publications, adds greater value to each individual piece, in terms of visibility, discovery, and understanding of the total research picture. One name used for such integrations is Current Research Information System (CRIS). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_Research_Information_System This DSpace addon enables the ingestion, storage, display and management of metadata & fulltext on these other research entities. This module produces a smooth integration between native DSpace items (publications) and other CRIS entities. All entities (native DSpace items or new CRIS Entities) can be linked with each other using autocomplete/lookup functions in the submission edit phase and the inter-navigation in visualizations. This is the first public release. Richer versions with more features and functionality will appear soon. These are described in the DSpace CRIS Roadmap page: https://github.com/CILEA/dspace-cris/wiki/Roadmap Most of these features are now in The HKU Scholars Hub. http://hub.hku.hk The current version works on a customized version of DSpace 1.8.2 JSPUI and can be installed by following the instructions provided here: https://github.com/CILEA/dspace-cris/wiki/Installation We expect to release a complete upgrade of the DSpace CRIS module to DSpace 3 in the coming months. Some of this code base will make its way into general DSpace releases, such as “Solr Discovery for JSPUI” in DSpace 3. However we envision that most of this work will be an optional addon, which DSpace developers can choose to implement, or not. In the spirit of open source, we hope that this DSpace CRIS module will receive wide adoption in the DSpace community. We hope that many will find useful and then build further upon this start. To enable this desired multilateral collaboration, we ask that you send any inquires directly to the dspace mailing lists (mainly dspace-tech(a)lists.sourceforge.net) Up to now, this has been a collaboration between CILEA and HKU. The HKU side is supported by funding from the HKU Office of Knowledge Exchange and the University Libraries. A note on mailing list etiquette: https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSPACE/Mailing+List+Etiquette Our open regards to all, CILEA & HKU ________________________________ http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: ALCTS 2013 Online Course Grant for Library Professionals from Developing Countries
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

From:Miller, David [mailto:dmiller@post03.curry.edu] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 8:05 PM To: alaworld(a)ala.org; ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Subject: [IFLA-L] ALCTS 2013 Online Course Grant for Library Professionals from Developing Countries Dear colleagues, The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association, is now accepting grant applications for the ALCTS online Fundamentals courses, for course sections beginning between February 25 and September 9, 2013. One free seat per section is available to librarians and information professionals from developing countries. For full information about the grant, including criteria and a link to the application form, please see: http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/onlinegrant . Applications may be submitted between November 26 and December 30, 2012. Fundamentals of Acquisitions Session 1: March 11 – April 5 Session 2: May 6 – May 31 Session 3: August 19 – September 13 The Fundamentals of Acquisitions (FOA) web course focuses on the basics of acquiring monographs and serials: goals and methods, financial management of library collections budgets, and relationships among acquisitions librarians, library booksellers, subscription agents, and publishers. In this course, you will receive a broad overview of the operations involved in acquiring materials after the selection decision is made. Note that in FOA, we distinguish between collection development, which involves the selection of materials for the library; and acquisitions, which orders, receives, and pays for those materials. Fundamentals of Collection Assessment Session 1: February 25 – April 5 Session 2: April 29 – June 7 Session 3: July 29 – September 6 This six-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including the definition of collection assessment, techniques and tools, assessment of print and electronic collections, and project design and management. Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions Session 1: February 25 – March 22 Session 2: April 15 – May 10 Session 3: July 29 – August 23 The Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions (FERA) Web course will provide an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. It will provide a basic background in electronic resource acquisitions including product trials, licensing, purchasing methods, and pricing models and will provide an overview of the sometimes complex relationships between vendors, publishers, platform providers, and libraries. This course is sponsored by Harrassowitz. Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management Session 1: March 4 – March 29 Session 2: April 29 – May 24 Session 3: August 5 – August 30 The Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management addresses the basic components of these important areas of responsibility in libraries. Components include complete definition of collection development and collection management; collections policies and budgets as part of library planning; collection development (selecting for and building collections); collection management (e.g., making decisions after materials are selected, including decisions about withdrawal, transfer, preservation); collection analysis—why and how to do it; outreach, liaison, and marketing; trends and suggestions about the future for collection development and management. Fundamentals of Preservation Session 1: March 25 – April 19 Session 2: May 13 – June 7 Session 3: September 9 – October 4 The Fundamentals of Preservation introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. The course is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at all levels of responsibility. It provides tools to begin extending the useful life of library collections. Components include preservation as a formal library function and how it reflects and supports the institutional mission; the primary role of preventive care, including good storage conditions, emergency planning and careful handling of collections; the history and manufacture of physical formats and how this impacts preservation options; standard methods of care and repair, as well as reformatting options; and challenges in preserving digital content and what the implications are for the future of scholarship. Thank you! We look forward to receiving your applications. David Miller Levin Library, Curry College Milton, Massachusetts USA Chair, ALCTS International Relations Committee ________________________________ Forwarded by JK Vijayakumar http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Article Request
by LIJESH TK 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Dear All Professionals, Our Research scholar need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard. Title: Bacterial endophyte-mediated enhancement of in planta content of key terpenoid indole alkaloids and growth parameters of Catharanthus roseus Author: Rashmi Tiwari; Ashutosh Awasthi; Maneesha Mall; Ashutosh K. Shukla; K.V.N. Satya Srinivas; K.V. Syamasundar; Alok Kalra Source: Industrial Crops and Products Vol/Issue/Page: 43: 306–310 Year: 2013 Title: Metabolites from Penicillium sp., an endophytic fungus from the liverwort Riccardia multifida (L.) S. Gray Author: Yang Jiao; Xin Zhang; Lei Wang; Gang Li; Jin-Chuan Zhou; Hong-Xiang Lou Source: Phytochemistry Letters Vol/Issue/Page: 6(1): 14–17 Year: 2013 Title: Bioactive compounds from four endophytic Penicillium sp. of a northwest pacific yew tree Author: A.A. Stierle; Stierle D.B Source: Studies in Natural Products Chemistry Vol/Issue/Page: 24 Part E: 933–977 Year: 2000 Title:Geomycology: biogeochemical transformations of rocks, minerals, metals and radionuclides by fungi, bioweathering and bioremediation Author: Geoffrey M. Gadd Source: Mycological Research Vol/Issue/Page: 111(1): 3-49 Year: 2007 Title: Medicinal importance of fungal β-(1→3), (1→6)-glucans Author: Jiezhong Chen; Robert Seviour Source: Mycological Research Vol/Issue/Page: 111(6): 635–652 Year: 2007 Title: Purification and characterization of an exo-polygalacturonase from Pycnoporus sanguineus Author: Emma N. Quirogaa; Melina A. Sgarigliab; César F. Molinac; Diego A. Sampietroa, b; José R. Soberóna, b; Marta A. Vattuonea, b Source: Mycological Research Vol/Issue/Page: 113(12): 1404–1410 Year: 2009 Title:Advances in the study of ribosomal DNA internal gene region in fungi Author: Yu Zhongdong; Zhang Xingyao; Cao Zhimin Source:Journal of Northwest Forestry College Issue: 02 Year: 2000 Title:Primary Investigation on Radicular Endophytes of Mangrove at Qinzhou Bay in GuanGxi Author: WANG Guiwen; LI Haiying Source:GUANGXI FORESTRY SCIENCE Vol/Issue/Page: 3: 121-124 Year: 2003 Title:A Report of Pathogenic Identification on Fungal Diseases of Emilia sonchifolia in Guangxi Author: NONG Yan-xian; LI Ji-zhen; LIAO Yong-mei; ZHOU Zhi-quan Source:JOURNAL OF GUANGXI ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Vol/Issue/Page: 3: 183-187 Year: 2006 Title:The Identification of Neurospora intermedia and its Potential for Bioconversion Cellulose to Ethanol Author: CHEN Yuru; LIU Youfen; LUO Yuejun; WEI Ping Source:Journal of Chemical Engineering of Chinese Universities Vol/Issue/Page: 5: 819-824 Year: 2009 Title:PCR-RFLPs Analysis of rDNA ITS of Fusarium Author: ZHANG Bao-jun; ZHANG Jia-rong; GUO Ming-xia; LI Zhi-gang; WANG Jian-ming Source:JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Vol/Issue/Page: 3: 545-546 Year: 2007 Title:Identification of a pathogen of candida onychomycosis bt rDNA its sequence analysis Author: Yan Yong; Zhu Xinqiang; Zhu Wutong; Shen Zhiying; Wang Henghui; Chen Lixia Source:Journal of clinical laboratory science Issue: 02 Year: 2009 Title:Cloning and sequencing of the ITS in rRNA gene of a fungus producing Perylenequinones Deriveration Source:Journal of Sichuan agricultural university Issue: 02 Year: 2004 By, Lijesh T.K Project Fellow (Library) Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala. PH: 09497249813 Visit: http://www.libraryjobs4u. blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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9th Annual Meet and Workshop of INDEST AICTE Consortium at IIM , Ahmedabad
by Mallikarjun 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Dear All, We are happy to announce that the 9th Annual Meet and Workshop of INDEST-AICTE consortium is being held at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) and is jointly organized by IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Gandhinagar. The venue of the meeting is IIMA Campus during January 18-19, 2012. We invite all INDEST members (Core, Active and others) to register at the earliest to avail campus accommodation as we have limited number of rooms available. Other Library professionals interested can also register for the meet. For more details please visit to the following website: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/indest/ Details of programme will be posted soon on the workshop website. Regards H Anil Kumar, IIM Ahmedabad T. S. Kumbar, IIT Gandhinagar !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6n1ABCQAAAAJ&hl=en http://mallikarjundora.wordpress.com/ !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: First CALL FOR DOCTORAL FORUM APPLICATIONS AT ISSI 2013
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Richard Hill <rhill(a)asis.org> To: students-l(a)asis.org; asis-l(a)asis.org Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 7:02 PM Subject: [Asis-l] First CALL FOR DOCTORAL FORUM APPLICATIONS AT ISSI 2013 Dear colleagues, With this email we would like to draw your attention to the Doctoral Forum which takes place one day before the 14th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI 2013) on July 15th, 2013. The primary objective of the Doctoral Forum is to provide doctoral students with a forum to present and discuss their research projects with senior researchers and fellow students and to develop their relationships with other scientists (please see attachment for more details). If you are a doctoral student working on a scientometric topic, I would like to invite you to submit an application of up to 1500 words describing your doctoral research project. If you are a scholar at an institution which does research on scientometric issues, we would like to ask you to forward the enclosed call to the relevant persons. Thank you very much for your support. With kind regards, Ivana Roche and Christian Schloegl ___ CALL FOR DOCTORAL FORUM APPLICATIONS AT ISSI 2013 ISSI 2013 – 14th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics July 15th, 2013, Vienna, Austria www.issi2013.org ***Deadline for Doctoral Forum applications: February 4, 2013*** The biannual ISSI conference is the premier international venue for research within the areas of informetrics, scientometrics and bibliometrics. For more information on the scope of the conference and the areas of interest please visit the conference web site. For the fifth time a Doctoral Forum is offered at the ISSI conference. The primary objective of the Doctoral Forum is to provide doctoral students with a forum to present and discuss their research projects with senior researchers and fellow students and to develop their relationships with other scientists. The Doctoral Forum is a one-day event that will take place prior to the main conference on 15 July 2013. Due to the time consuming form of the Doctoral Forum, the number of participants is restricted. The doctoral forum is only open to the invited senior researchers and the accepted students. There is no separate fee for attending the doctoral forum, but participation requires the students to register for the conference Doctoral forum committee (senior researchers): To be announced later Doctoral Forum organizers Christian Schlögl (Institute of Information Science and Information Systems, University of Graz, Austria) Ivana Roche (Institute for Scientific and Technical Information, CNRS, France) Time & location: 9:00 – 16:00, University of Vienna, room: Hörsaal A, Vienna, Austria Doctoral forum applicants Applicants should be doctoral students, from any country, conducting ongoing PhD research on any of ISSI 2013 conference themes and related fields (see:http://www.issi2013.org/about.html) To apply to the Forum, please submit an application of up to 1500 words containing: • Description of doctoral research project - including research questions, theoretical background, planned methodology, current status and • Motivation for student participation at the Doctoral Forum and the issues you wish to receive feedback on from the senior researchers. The first page of the application must contain the name, affiliation and full address of the doctoral student including phone and fax numbers and email address, as well as the name of the supervisor(s). Applications should be submitted in RTF or PDF format to Christian Schlögl at: christian.schloegl(a)uni-graz.at. Important dates Submission deadline is February 4, 2013 and notification of acceptance April 4, 2013. Further information Please visit the conference website for additional information on the Doctoral Forum. Partners of the Doctoral Forum: - ASIST SIG/MET - European Student Chapter of ASIS&T - Center for Doctoral Studies, University of Vienna www.issi2013.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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From: Dr. B. Sutradhar, Librarian, IIT Kharagpur
by Bablu Sutradhar 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Dear Colleagues, It will appreciate if you kindly send the following article if you have in your library. Name of the article: Research on the loading algorithm of double ellipsoid heat source model Name of the journal: Machinery Design & Manufacture, Year, 2008, Number, 11 Thaning you, Yours sincerely, B. Sutradhar Dr. B. Sutradhar Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) Kharagpur Technology Post office Kharagpur - 721302 Phone: 03222-282432/82431 ( office) E-mail: bsutra(a)libraray.iitkgp.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for DELNET Annual Lecture on "Cyber Laws and E-Security", December 5, 2012 at IIC, New Delhi
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Dear Professionals A line in confirmation about your participation will be much appreciated. ============================================================================== DELNET-Developing Library Network cordially invites you and your colleauges to its Annual Lecture on "Cyber Laws and E-Security" by Dr Gulshan Rai Head, Cyber Laws & E-Security Group Department of Electronics and Information Technology Govt of India, New Delhi on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Conference Room no. 1, India International Centre 40 Lodi Estate, New Delhi-110003 Dr H K Kaul, Director, DELNET will preside Tea : 6:00 pm RSVP : 26742222 ========================================================================== _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Postions in INDEST-AICTE Consortium, Last date 10 Dec. 2012
by Ajay Kaundal 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Dear All The INDEST has advertised positions for yearly basis. The last date is 10 Dec. 2012. The Advertisement is aavaialble at IIT Delhi website at : http://ird.iitd.ac.in/sites/default/files/jobs/project/IITD-IRD-323-2012.pdf Thanks and regards, Ajay -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sudent's Seminar at DRTC
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 DRTC Seminar 2012-13 Pattern Recognition with Semi-Supervised Learning Algorithm Pattern Recognition principles makes the machines to take decision, just like human beings to sense the environment and take action according to what they observe. Taking decision for a given input based on the prior knowledge is the basis of a pattern recognition process. For example, to decide the category of a mail, such as spam or non-spam based on its contents. Pattern recognition is performed with three basic learning methodologies, such as supervised, unsupervised and Semi-Supervised. Supervised learning is the task of inferring a function from a labeled data consisting of a set of examples. A supervised learning algorithm analyzes the training data and produces an inferred function, which is called a classifier (if the o/p is discrete) or a regression function (if o/p is continuous). Unsupervised learning refers to the problem of trying to find hidden structure in unlabeled data. Semi-Supervised learning is a combination of supervised and unsupervised notions and in recent past, it has gained its momentum in the decision-making process. Supervised learning algorithms require enough labeled training data to learn reasonably accurate classifiers. Unsupervised learning methods are employed to discover structure in unlabeled data. Semi-supervised learning allows taking advantage of the strengths of both. The goal of semi-supervised learning is to understand how combining labeled and unlabeled data may change the learning behavior, and design algorithms that take advantage of such a combination. Many machine-learning algorithms have been designed, which revealed that using unlabeled data in combination with a small amount of labeled data could produce considerable improvement in learning accuracy. The acquisition of labeled data for a learning problem often requires a skilled human agent (e.g. to translate a medical observation) or a physical experiment (e.g. determining the 3D structure of a protein or determining whether there is oil at a particular location). In many practical learning domains, there is a large supply of unlabeled data but limited labeled data, which can be expensive to generate, e.g., text processing, video-indexing, bioinformatics. In such situations, semi-supervised learning can be of great practical value. Semi-supervised learning is also of theoretical interest in machine learning and as a model for human learning because it works with both labeled and unlabeled data set. All are Cordially Invited Speaker: Anurodh kumar Sinha Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 29th Nov.12 Time: 2:00 pm Dr. Devika P. Madalli / Dr. Saiful Amin Seminar coordinator -- 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 Thippeswamy swamy 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

Dear professionals one of our students requires below mentioned article, if you have this article plz mail to me. Journal Oral Implantolgy. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1811063#> 1991;17(2):126-31. A biomechanical rationale for the use of short implants. Lum LB<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Lum%20LB%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&c…> . *Regards* Thippeswamy T S Asst. Librarian M S Ramaiah Dental College Bangalore - 560054 Mob: 9481474791 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in -interview for the positions of Resource Center Trainees at NIFT, Mumbai
by rajalaxmi govanakoppa 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

Dear moderator, please circulate the message to all the LIS-Forum members Walk In Interviews for the positions of Resource Centre Trainees (Library / Materials / Audio-Visuals) at National Institute of Fashion Technology (Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India), Mumbai on December 4, 2012. NIFT Mumbai invites fresh BLIS or MLIS (including LIS PGs of NISCIAR / DRTC / TISS etc) candidates for a Walk In Interview for the positions of Resource Centre Trainees. Resource Centre (comprises of Library, Materials and Audio Visual Wings) is the centre place of all Academic, Information and Knowledge endeavors of the Institute. Students / Faculty have access to a rich and diverse collection of books , materials, audio-visuals, periodicals. Main focus being on Fashion and allied subjects/ disciplines., RC Collection boosts of every domain of knowledge from Philosophy, Logic, Sciences, Technology, Social Sciences to History and Geography. Apart from subscribing print versions of Journals / magazines Resource Centre subscribes to major online Journal Data bases viz EBSCO, Proquest, JustStyle, Style Sight etc. Desirous candidates are to confirm about their attendance / participation by way of forwarding their CV / Biodata (print or soft version) on or before December 1, 2012. Details of Traineeship/Walk In Interview : Tenure : One Year ; Stipend : Rs.10000.00pm ; Qualifications : Fresh BLIS or MLIS; Venue : NIFT Campus, Sector 4, Plot No.15, Kharghar, New Mumbai – 410210 ; Date : December 4, 2012 ; Time : 11.00 am; Head – Resource Centre NIFT Mumbai Email : head.rc.niftmumbai(a)gmail.com ; Tel : 022-27747080 ; 022-27747081 ; 7738071618 ; http://www.nift.ac.in/mumbai/rc.html<http://www.facebook.com/l/GAQH2jiWg/www.nift.ac.in/mumbai/rc.html> http://www.nift.ac.in/mumbai/newsnevents3.html -- Regards, Rajalaxmi A. Govanakoppa Assistant Librarian Tumkur University Tumkur - 570102 Email: rajalaxmi(a)tumkuruniversity.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RequestArticle
by Mahesh *Y* 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

Dear Sir, Please send me the below article. "Open source integrated library management systems: Comparative analysis of Koha and NewGenLib", Electronic Library, The, Vol. 30 Iss: 6, pp.809 - 832 DOI: 10.1108/02640471211282127<http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640471211282127> -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh.Y Librarian, Shri Pillappa College of Engineering, Bangalore-89. ** Mob: 09916388727 * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Requirement-Urgent
by LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

Dear All We require following article for research purpose urgently. 1. Quckery in Dentistry : past & present Journal of Carlifornia Dental Association 1998 No.v 26(11) 818-826 2. Early neolithic tradion of Dentistry by Coppa et al Nature Vol. 440 (6) April 2006 With regards DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH PIPARIYA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Project Assistant - Recruitment is through agency
by Dinesh Siddaiah 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Post of Project Assistant - Recruitment is through agency We are looking for dynamic youngsters for the post of “Project Assistant” to work in our Library. Name of the Post: Project Assistant (Library) Number of Positions: ONE Nature of Post: Contractual Duration: One year (likely to be extended) Essential Qualifications: First Class Master’s degree in Library & Information Science or Equivalent Desirable Skills: Good Knowledge of Library Management Software; Sound working knowledge of basic IT tools; Familiarity in Managing Electronic Resources; Knowledge of Developing Institutional Repository using Open Source Software; Good communication (written & oral) skills in English; Work as a team member & excel in assigned tasks; Overall ability to provide excellent library services. Experience: Preferably 1-2 years of working experience in reputed libraries. (Freshers possessing the above qualifications and credentials can also apply.) Age: Not more than 28 years Important Note: Selected candidate should be ready to work in different shifts including weekends and holidays, on rotation basis. Salary: Rs.10,000.00 – 15,000.00 per month with PF and ESI Last Date for Application: 08.12.2012 Selected candidates will get ample opportunity to work and learn application of emerging IT tools and technologies. Interested eligible candidates may send their detailed CV to dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Full Text from Taylor and Francis: South Asia Journal
by Dr. Badan Barman 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Respected forum members, I need the following article: "*Angry Pandas": Hindu priest and the colonial government in the dispersal of Hardwar Mela 1982.* by Katherine Prior. Publisher: Taylor and Francis. Published in South Asia, Vol. 16; No.1; 1993. pp. 25-52. Link to the full text: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00856409308723173 I shall appreciate if any body can send me the article. Thanking you, Yours faithfully Address: Dr. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam, India *Toll Free Number:* 1800 345 3613 *Phone:* 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 *Fax:* 0361- 2235398. *Institutional Websites:* http://www.kkhsou.in *Personal Websites:* http://www.lislinks.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MHRD Sponsored Library Workshop at BIT Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand (15-18 December 2012)
by Amitabh Manglam 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Dear Sir/ Madam, It's my pleasure to inform you that, we are conducting Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi sponsored 4 days national workshop on “Library Automation & Resource Sharing Network” on 15-18 December 2012 at our campus (Central Library, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra). This workshop will create the awareness among the participants on automation and networking of their libraries using KOHA. The workshop will also cover installation of KOHA on Windows or Linux operating system, Introduction to Windows or Linux Operating System, customization and configuration of KOHA software, demonstration of all modules like Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Serial Control, Circulation & OPAC, Introduction to MARC 21, multilingual support in KOHA, MARC records, import feature in KOHA etc. *Registration Fee, boarding and lodging is free for this workshop for the working library professionals, whose university/ institute/ college is/are affiliated to UGC/AICTE * The workshop is limited to 40 participants, so we will accept the application purely on first cum first basis only. I am enclosing workshop registration form for your perusal and needful to benefit from this workshop. For more information Kindly contact Mr. Amitabh Kumar Manglam : 09470943275 Mr. Debojyothi Nath : 09470162180 Mr. Shiva Prakash: 09431109820 Sanjay Kumar Karan: 9431104310 Basant Das:09431359491 Workshop Coordinator: 0651-2276675 *With Warm Regards, *Amitabh Kumar Manglam, UGC NET, AIS, MLISc., M.Sc. LIA, Central Library Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University), Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835215 Contact Number: +91-9470943275 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Links Website is Down for Unknown Reason
by Dr. Badan Barman 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Respected group/forum administrator(s), If my following posting do not breach your group's / forum's terms of service, then I would be very much happy if you can circulate it to the group/forum members. Yours faithfully Badan Barman Respected forum/group members, I would like to take the opportunity to reach you through this group/forum in the event of breakdown of our LIS Links: http://www.lislinks.comwebsite. I am very much sorry to inform you that the LIS Links ( http://www.lislinks.com) which is a home of more than 10,500+ Library and Information Science professionals broke down today morning at 10.30 am. The problem is already reported to the Ning and they are investigating it. I will try to keep you updated about the status over My Twitter ( https://twitter.com/badanbarman) and Facebook Page ( https://facebook.com/badanbarman) Stay tuned. Thanking you, Yours faithfully Badan Barman *Toll Free Number:* 1800 345 3613 *Phone:* 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 *Fax:* 0361- 2235398. *Institutional Websites:* http://www.kkhsou.in *Personal Websites:* http://www.lislinks.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sudent's Seminar at DRTC
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 DRTC Seminar (2012-2013) Cloud Computing: An Economic Solution for Libraries ABSTRACT In traditional computing, operating system manages computer hardware, resources and provides common services to applications. Resources are accessible on a network cannot be accessed by computers outside the network unless it is made available on the Internet. Cloud computing brings revolutionary changes in the world of ICT due to its benefits such as reduced cost, anytime anywhere availability as well as its elasticity and flexibility. Cloud computing is a new technique that has grown from being a promising concept to one of the fastest growing trends in the field of IT industry. Cloud computing provides us virtually unlimited on-demand computing resources by connecting lots of distributed computers. Many library applications are now using the cloud computing techniques, which leaves us with many questions, such as: 1. How cloud computing can be used by libraries in providing effective service to its users? 2. How can information be shared by using the cloud is secure? 3. Which type of cloud services should be selected by libraries? 4. What are the opportunities and risks in the cloud computing based services? This seminar tries to explain the cloud computing -- its types, features, merits -- and tries to answer the above questions. Few case studies on cloud computing implementations in will also be discussed. Speaker: Amit Kumar Shaw, MS(LIS) Venue: DRTC Classroom, Date: 27th Nov 2012 Time : 02:00 P.M. All are cordially invited. Dr. Devika P. Madalli and Dr. Saiful Amin Seminar Coordinators -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [GOAL] Houghton & Swan (2012): Planting the green seeds for a golden harvest: Comments and clarifications on “Going for Gold”
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Stevan Harnad <amsciforum(a)gmail.com> To: Global Open Access List (Successor of AmSci) <goal(a)eprints.org> Cc: LibLicense-L Discussion Forum <LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu> Sent: Thursday, 22 November 2012, 4:58 Subject: [GOAL] Houghton & Swan (2012): Planting the green seeds for a golden harvest: Comments and clarifications on “Going for Gold” John Houghton and Alma Swan have published several important and influential economic analyses of the costs and benefits of Open Access (OA), Gold OA publishing and Green OA self-archiving worldwide and for the UK. The specific implications of their findings for the UK Finch Committee recommendations and RCUK OA Policy as well as for worldwide OA policy are very clearly and explicitly stated in their latest paper (Houghton & Swan 2012): Houghton, John & Swan, Alma (2012) Planting the green seeds for a golden harvest: Comments and clarifications on “Going for Gold” >http://www.cfses.com/projects/Going%20for%20Gold%20-%20Comment%20and%20Clar… SUMMARY "The economic modelling work we have carried out over the past few years has been referred to and cited a number of times in the discussions of the Finch report and subsequent policy developments in the UK. We are concerned that there may be some misinterpretation of this work. > > >"This short paper sets out the main conclusions of our work, which was designed to explore the overall costs and benefits of Open Access (OA), as well as identify the most cost-effective policy basis for transitioning to OA at national and institutional levels. > > >"The main findings are that disseminating research results via OA would be more cost-effective than subscription publishing. If OA were adopted worldwide, the net benefits of Gold OA would exceed those of Green OA. However, we are not in an OA world, nor are we likely to be in such a world in the foreseeable future. > > >"At the institutional level, during a transitional period when subscriptions are maintained, the cost of unilaterally adopting Green OA is much lower than the cost of Gold OA – with Green OA self-archiving costing average institutions sampled around one-fifth the amount that Gold OA might cost, and as little as one-tenth as much for the most research intensive university. > > >"Hence, we conclude that the most affordable and cost-effective means of moving towards OA is through Green OA, which can be adopted unilaterally at the funder, institutional, sectoral and national levels at relatively little cost." [emphasis added] > > > > Further References: Finch, Dame Janet et al (2012) Accessibility, sustainability, excellence: how to expand access to research publications. Report of the Working Group on Expanding Access to Published Research Findings. http://www.researchinfonet.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Finch-Group-repor… Harnad, S. (2010) The Immediate Practical Implication of the Houghton Report: Provide Green Open Access Now. Prometheus, 28 (1) 55-59. http://eprints.ecs.soton.ac.uk/18514 Houghton,J.W. & Oppenheim, C. (2009) The Economic Implications of Alternative Publishing Models. Prometheus 28 (1) 41-54 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08109021003676359 Houghton, J.W., Rasmussen, B., Sheehan, P.J., Oppenheim, C., Morris, A., Creaser, C., Greenwood, H., Summers, M. and Gourlay, A. (2009) Economic Implications of Alternative Scholarly Publishing Models: Exploring the Costs and Benefits, Report to The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) by Victoria University & Loughborough University. http://www.jisc.ac.uk/publications/reports/2009/economicpublishingmodelsfin… See also the related addendum: http://www.cfses.com/EI-ASPM/JISC%20EI-ASPM%20Report%20(Addendum%20April%20… RCUK (2012) Policy on Access to Research Outputs RCUK Research Councils UK http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/documents/documents/RCUK _Policy_on_Access_to_Research_Outputs.pdf Swan, A. and Houghton, J.W. (2012) Going for Gold? The costs and benefits of Gold Open Access for UK research institutions: Further economic modelling, Report to the UK Open Access Implementation Group (July 2012). http://ie-repository.jisc.ac.uk/610/ _______________________________________________ GOAL mailing list GOAL(a)eprints.org http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/goal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Open-access] is open access only for rich countries? invitation to a discussion
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: sumandro <mail(a)ajantriks.net> Date: Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:11 AM Subject: [Open-access] is open access only for rich countries? invitation to a discussion To: open-access(a)lists.okfn.org Participate now in an online dialogue on open access and the developing world You are invited to take part in an online discussion on Open Access (OA) from the perspective of the developing world. Funded by DFID, through the Mobilising Knowledge for Development (MK4D) programme in the Institute for Development Studies at Sussex University, and managed through the African Commons project in South Africa and the Centre for Internet and Society in India, the discussion will be hosted on UNESCO’s WSIS Open Access Community Forum. This open access dialogue will provide a valuable space to discuss different perspectives on what open access means for the developing world and what it can offer. There is compelling evidence which indicates that OA has finally entered mainstream discourse. Yet, in the developing world context there remain specific challenges and untapped opportunities for OA. A series of open access discussions aimed at developing world critical thinkers, activists and academics, seeks to explore insights and articulate opinion on OA in the developing world. Join us for stimulating debate! Register here: http://institutefordevelopmentstudies.createsend1.com/t/r-l-kuxltt-jluthukl… Setting the context Open access has enjoyed a great deal of acceptance and growth over the last decade, with a particularly strong spurt in the adoption of open access policies by major agencies and governments in the last 12 months. With open access policies and initiatives now being taken up by UNESCO, the World Bank, the FAO, the European Commission, and the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States, among others, it is clear that open access has entered the global mainstream. These policies stress the human rights potential of open access in providing access to scientific and cultural knowledge, ensuring its impact and ensuring public access to publicly funded research. We now know that open access can work in the immediate and short term in providing better access to the research literature, whilst some of the longer term consequences and effects are still emerging. This is especially so in the developing world, which has been badly served by the publishing system we have inherited from the 20th century, which has marginalized research from developing countries. New opportunities and possibilities are created by open access, and, at the same time certain pitfalls need to be noted and avoided. A foundational report prepared to inform this dialogue shows the risks posed to all scholarly communications, discourse and practices by the publish-or-perish system, and indicates that in the developing world, the detriments are potentially much deeper and more damaging. As researchers are incentivised to publish in overseas-based journals - mostly unavailable in many developing world contexts - this research ‘brain-drain’ risks widening the gap between research and policy [1]. Read more here Get discussing! The first debate will kick off on Tuesday, 27 November 2012. A general topic will be complemented by two sub discussions. The discussion will be hosted on the WSIS Knowledge Platform's Open Access group. To take part you will be required to register on the platform. KEY TOPIC: Production, publication and consumption of scholarly knowledge and OA. This will focus on the greater concern of scholarly research in the developing country context debating the questions: What does OA imply and offer the developing world in terms of production, publication and consumption of academic materials and research activities? What are the specific challenges and opportunities for access to knowledge in developing countries? Within this topic the following sub-themes will be introduced: Sub-theme 1: Considering the issues of 'translation' of research for development impact; co-production and increasing access to academic materials; and the importance of OA in producing and sharing of non-state-supported educational materials; and Sub-theme 2: OA in academia and the search for global prestige; the perverse impact of metrics and rankings; scholarly knowledge production; and sharing and consumption challenges in developing countries. We will keep you posted about the second debate which will take place early in January 2013. In the meantime you are also encouraged to tweet about the discussions using hashtag #developoa or follow the debates on Facebook here <http://institutefordevelopmentstudies.createsend1.com/t/r-l-kuxltt-jluthukl…>. More: http://institutefordevelopmentstudies.createsend4.com/t/ViewEmail/r/4F291AC… ------------- sumandro ajantriks.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mark your agenda! New Free Webinars @ AIMS on Linked Open Data
by Imma Subirats 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Dear all, The AIMS <http://aims.fao.org> Metadata Community of Practice is glad to announce a series of webinars called Linked Open Data @ AIMS that will take place from December 2012 to February 2013. -- Linked Open Data -- The traditional approach of sharing data within silos seems to have reached its end. From governments and international organizations to local cities and institutions, there is a widespread effort of opening up and interlinking their data. Linked Data, a term coined by Tim Berners-Lee in his design note regarding the Semantic Web architecture, refers to a set of best practices for publishing, sharing, and interlinking structured data on the Web. Linked Open Data (LOD), a concept that has leapt onto the scene in the last years, is Linked Data distributed under an open license that allows its reuse for free. Linked Open Data becomes a key element to achieve interoperability and accessibility of data, harmonisation of metadata and multilinguality. -- About Linked Open Data @ AIMS -- Six specialists will introduce the concepts of Linked Open Data and Semantic Web in the 6 languages used on AIMS - English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian - with the objective to contextualize the initiatives related to Linked Open Data currently taking place within the AIMS Communities of Practice. -- Agenda and Speakers -- For each webinar an announcement with more detailed information, like title and abstract, will be distributed in advance. Webinar in English | 4th December 2012 | 04:00 pm Rome Time Speaker: Tom Baker, Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) Webinar in Spanish | 11th December 2012 | 04:00pm Rome Time Speaker: Daniel Vila, Ontology Engineering Group, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Webinar in Arabic | 15th January 2013 | 11:00am Rome Time Speaker: Ibrahim Elbadawi, UAE Federal eGovernment Webinar in French | 22nd Janury 2013 | 11:00am Rome Time. Speaker: Christophe Guéret, Department of Artificial Intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Webinar in Chinese | 20th January 2013 | 02:00am Rome Time Speaker: Marcia Zeng, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University Webinar in Russian | 5th January 2013 | 11:00am Rome Time Speaker: Irina Radchenko, Centre of Semantic Technologies, Higher School of Economics -- Who Should attend -- Linked Open Data @ AIMS is not restricted to the agricultural information management community, anyone interested in an introduction to Linked Open Data and the Semantic Web may join. -- How to join Linked Open Data @ AIMS -- The webinars are open to anyone but places are limited. If you are interested to attend any of the webinars, send an e-mail to AIMS(a)fao.org at least one day before, containg the following information: • your name • your affiliation • your role • your country • webinar(s) that you would like to attend -- Sponsors -- As part of the CIARD Movement, Linked Open Data @ AIMS is co-sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists (IAALD). Announcement published at http://aims.fao.org/linked-open-data-webinars-at-aims Best regards, Imma Subirats Knowledge and Information Management Officer OEKC - FAO of the United Nations Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome (Italy) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder-UGC Sponsored National Seminar at Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, Sambalpur University during 22-23
by sabitri majhi 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Dear All P.G.dept. of Lib & Inf. Sc., Sambalpur University is organizing a Two day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARIES" during 22-23 December 2012. Call for Papers: Papers on the Theme and Sub Themes mentioned below or any other issues related with the broad theme may be submitted for presentation in the Seminar. The papers should not exceed 3000 words and should contain an abstract. The paper in MS-Word Format in A4 size single column and single line space may be sent to the Director by email to bulumaharana(a)gmail.com or to the Organizing Secretary by email tojyotshna_sahoo(a)rediffmail.com latest by 5 December 2012 Sub-themes: The Organizing Committee welcomes original thematic papers, case studies, surveys, project proposals, Action Plans, Best Practices, etc. relating to, but not limited to the following topics · CRM (Customer Relationship Management) · Personalization and creative library services · Change Management in libraries · Corporate Culture/Organizational Culture · Industry-academia interaction and innovation · Innovative library technology / services · Library Management in Digital Era · Managing e-resources · Incorporating best practices · Innovation in LIS education and training Registration: The following Registration Fee in the shape of Demand Draft in favour of Director, National Seminar, Department of Library & Information Science, Sambapur University payable at SBI Jyoti Vihar should be sent to The Organizing Secretary,National Level Seminar, P. G. Department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar-768019, Odisha on or before 5 December 2012. The Registration Fee may also be paid online to the Account No: 32183686820 SBI Jyoti Vihar Branch (Code: 6672) under information to the Director/Organizing Secretary. Category of Participants Registration Fee without Accommodation *Registration Fee with Accommodation LIS Professionals/Academicians Rs. 700/- Rs. 1000/- Research Scholars/Students Research Scholars: Rs. 500/- Students: Rs. 300/- Non Residential *The university has limited accommodation facilities in the campus. Hence, accommodation will be provided on first come first serve basis to limited participants only. For more details please contact to the Director by email to bulumaharana(a)gmail.com or to the Organizing Secretary by email to jyotshna_sahoo(a)rediffmail.com Sabitri Majhi Lecturer,P.G. Dept. Of Lib. & Inf. Sc.,Sambalpur University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant and Library Attendant vacancy at GOVERNMENT OF GOA DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION ALTO PORVORIM, BARDEZ-GOA
by Dr. Badan Barman 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Applications in prescribed format are invited by the Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez -Goa, for filling the below listed posts on regular basis from eligible candidates. The application form should be duly filled and supported by attested copies of certificate (1) Birth Certificate (2) Educational qualifications (3) Experience (4) Residence in Goa for the last 15 years issued by the Competent authority & valid Employment registration card. The application form complete in all respects and affixed with passport size photograph shall reach this Directorate latest by 26/11/2012. *Original Advertisement: *http://www.dtegoa.gov.in/estt/post/advt1.pdf Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) http://www.lislinks.com <http://www.netugc.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scientific Assistant-B [Library] Vacancy at National Centre for Radio Astrophysics TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH PUNE, Maharashtra
by Dr. Badan Barman 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

*Advt No. 10/2012* The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune [NCRA] of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research [TIFR] [an autonomous institute under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India] is an internationally reputed research institute. NCRA-TIFR is located inside the Pune University Campus. Facilities operated by NCRA-TIFR include, the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) and the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Located about 80 KM north of Pune, GMRT is the world’s largest radio telescope at metre wavelengths. NCRA is on the lookout for suitably qualified candidates for the following positions: *1. Scientific Assistant-B [Library]* [1 Post: OBC, HQ: Pune][TME: 28672/-; PB-2: 9300-34800, GP: 4200] *Essential Qualifications:* (i) B.Sc. with at least 60% marks and Graduate in Library Science with minimum 60% marks (ii) Should be conversant with using of personal computers and running applications on it. *Experience: *Minimum 2 years experience in well-established Scientific/ Technical Library. *Desirable:* Preference will be given to candidates having extensive knowledge of Information Technology including the use of Library Management Softwares. *Job Requirements:* The candidate will be required to handle routine library duties, digital databases and web-based services. *Age:* Below 31 years (including relaxation). Click here to apply online: http://203.199.129.12/advt2010<http://203.199.129.12/advt2010> *Last date for receipt of the applications:* 15th Dec 2012. Age will be reckoned as on 1st July 2012. *TME:* Total Monthly Emoluments, reflects Pay+GP+DA (presently 72%). HRA, transport and other allowances. *PB:* Pay Band, *GP:* Grade Pay. *How to apply:* Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in. Signed application in the prescribed format<http://mutha.ncra.tifr.res.in/ncra/opportunities/non-academic/formats>: http://mutha.ncra.tifr.res.in/ncra/opportunities/non-academic/formats will also be accepted. This should be sent in a sealed cover super-scribing the post applied for on the envelope and sent to the Administrative Officer, NCRA-TIFR, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune University Campus, Pune 411007. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. *Original Advertisement: * http://mutha.ncra.tifr.res.in/ncra/opportunities/non-academic/advt.-10-2012 Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) http://www.lislinks.com <http://www.netugc.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Assistant Librarian
by Lokesha B.M Loki 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

Respected forum members and Library Professionals, Kindly find the details as follow Vacancy of Assistant Librarian, Library Professional Assistant at IIM Indore 1. Assistant Librarian (No. Post : 01) UR Responsible to assist to the librarian in extending both library services as well as modern information services (Pay Scale: Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- in PB - 3 ) No. of Posts : 1 - UR Minimum Qualification: Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science Documentation from a recognized University an equivalent professional and sound knowledge of IT. (Experience : 5 years of Relevant experience. 2. Post: Library Professional Assistant (02 Post) UR Responsible for supervising all library services and also handle with technical and users. Experience : 2 years of Relevant experience. 9300-34800, Grade pay RS. 4200/- in PB - 2 for more details visit : http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/pages/corporates/positions-iimi.php -- *L**okesha, B. M**. * * * Lokesha B.M. Library Project Assistant Hemagangothri P.G. Center Hassan University of Mysore Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Librarian at NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE, Punjab
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:17:30 +0530 From: Dr. Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> Respected forum members, Kindly find herewith the advertisement. NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE (Ministry of Power, Govt. of India) NPTI Complex, Sector -33, Faridabad-121003 (Haryana) Telefax : 0129-2272142 Website : www.npti.in *VACANCY NOTICE* NPTI invites applications for its Institute located at Nangal (Punjab) from the Punjab domicile holders for filling up the following posts on direct recruitment basis : Librarian 01 (UR) Rs.9300-34800 +4200 (GP) i) Degree or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution ii) Bachelor in Library Science from a recognized University or Institution. 30 years Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) http://www.lislinks.com

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Rs 1,000 crore plan to link 9,000 libraries in India
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:36:46 +0530 From: Ragaavendra R <Ragaavendra_R(a)jubilantbiosys.com> In a bid to enable readers to easily access books and information, the Centre has decided to digitally link nearly 9,000 libraries across the country under the National Mission on Libraries (NML) at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore. Director of DELNET (Developing Library Network) and NML member H K Kaul told this at Vadodara on Monday. He was speaking on the eve of the three-day 15th national convention on 'Knowledge, Library and Information Networking' beginning here tomorrow. "There is a plan to modernise and digitally link nearly 9,000 libraries across the country in a bid to provide readers access to books and information," he said. Under the plan, libraries in several cities, towns and villages of the country would be linked in the next three years, he said adding that a proposal to spend Rs 1,000 crore on this project is pending before the Planning Commission for its approval. According to Mr. Kaul, a survey of reading habits of Indians and revival of community libraries and reading rooms has also been planned. He pointed out that Gujarat figures in the list of Indian states that lag behind in library development, "despite enacting Library Act in the respective States." "Library is a State subject and 16 States including Gujarat out of a total of 32 states, have enacted Library Act after getting passed in respective state assemblies," he said. However, library movement is not picking up in these States due to various reasons, one of which is non-allocation of sufficient funds, he said. "Therefore, the National Library Mission has decided to focus on improving the public library system of the country, focussing on the States where library development is lagging behind," Mr. Kaul said. A national census of libraries, upgradation of infrastructure of reading resources and work of modernising and promoting the networking of libraries would be taken up, Mr. Kaul said. Mr. Kaul also underlined the need to change syllabus of library courses being run by various universities and institutions for meeting challenges. About 250 delegates and experts from 32 States would take part in the three-day convention, which is being organised to mark the completion of 100 years of library movement in India, Mr. Kaul said. According to him, the convention coincides with the 150th birth anniversary of Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III, late Maharaja of erstwhile princely state of Baroda, who, he said, had taken a lead in establishing and opening libraries in towns and villages in Central, South, North Gujarat and Saurashtra regions, which fell under his jurisdiction. The theme of the convention, hosted by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, is 'Libraries for the future: collection, competencies and cooperation'. REF LINK: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rs-1000-crore-plan-to-link-9000-libra… Best Regards, Raghvendra R

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IEEE Xplore User Awareness Programme in Mysore
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:02:34 +0530 From: Harish Y S <ysharish(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir/Madam, IEEE is glad to associate with National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore in conducting a short seminar on EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF IEEE XPLORE DIGITAL LIBRARY on 30th November 2012 from 3pm to 5pm. IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE Xplore is a digital library providing full-text access to the world’s highest quality technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, electronics, and related disciplines. The IEEE Xplore User Awareness Programme will assist your staff in best utilizing your online subscription. The session will cover search strategies, advanced search options, searching by author affiliation, keeping current by setting up Table of Contents and Saved Search alerts, improved browse options, IEEE training and promotional resources for library administrators and end users, and much more. Schedule: 3pm – Registration 3.15pm Welcome Note by Mr. Harish Y. S., Librarian, NIE, Mysore 3.20pm IEEE Xplore Session by Dhanu Pattanashetti, IEEE 4.20pm Q&A 4.40pm Vote of Thanks 4.45pm High Tea Request you to depute your institute library staff and as many faculty to make utilization of this rare programme. There will be no registration fee and those who like to participate should register with the help of the below link which is also shared with the Librarian at your institute. http://ieee.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_56kZZ6ZBrLLejZj Sincerely, Dhanu Pattanashetti Programme Coordinator & RSVP: IEEE Client Services Manager, Harish Y. S. Bangalore Librarian, NIE, Mysore, 9740846076 9886384826 dhanu.p(a)ieee.org <asstlib(a)mbcet.org>ysharish(a)gmail.com -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysore-8, Mob - +919886384826

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Librarian--FATHIMA MATHA NATIONAL COLLEGE <KOLLAM, KERALA
by ronit mc 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

LIBRARIAN UGC FATHIMA MATHA NATIONAL COLLEGE <KOLLAM NOTIFICATION ON 14/11/2012 HINDU 6th page Quali MLISc+ NET -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Library Budget Sample
by Prabhu lis 21 Nov '12

21 Nov '12

Dear Members! I am in need of Prepare Library Budget. Kindly help me to prepare the same with your experiences. Kindly send sample budget and useful resources about the preparing Library Budget. Thank you M.Prabhu, B.Com, M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D.,) Librarian United Institute of Technology G.Kovundampalayam, Periyanaickenpalayam Coimbatore 641 021 Mobile: 97 503 999 55 http://uitcentrallibrary.webs.com/ http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com -- 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 srinivas rao 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

Dear Professionals, Please share following articles as one of the faculty need it for his research work. 1. J Environ Monit. 2004 Feb;6(2):134-42. Epub 2004 Jan 6. DOI: 10.1039/B309372G issn:1464-0325 vol:6 issue:2 "Spatial and temporal variations of SPM, RPM, SO2 and NOx concentrations in an opencast coal mining area".by Chaulya SK Link page: http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2004/em/b309372g 2. "Air Pollution Due to Opencast Coal Mining and the Characteristics of Air-Borne Dust--An Indian Scenario" by M.K. Ghose DOI: 10.1080/00207230210927 link page: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00207230210927 Thanks in advance SRINIVASA RAO GANTA Asst.Professor in LIS VBIT,Hyderabad http://vbitlibrary.blogspot.com http://vbitlibrary.pbworks.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2nd Call - ISSI 2013 - 14th Int. Conf. on Scientometrics and Informetrics
by Bibhuti B. Sahoo 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steinbrunner Silvia <Silvia.Steinbrunner(a)ait.ac.at> Date: Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 4:52 PM Subject: 2nd Call - ISSI 2013 - 14th Int. Conf. on Scientometrics and Informetrics To: "bibhuti.sahoo(a)gmail.com" <bibhuti.sahoo(a)gmail.com> (Apologies for cross postings)**** ** ** 2nd CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS, TUTORIALS & DOCTORAL FORUM APPLICATIONS**** ISSI 2013 - 14th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics **** July 15-19, 2013, Vienna, Austria**** http://www.issi2013.org**** ** ** Most important dates:**** *** Deadline for papers and workshops/tutorials: 21 January 2013******* *** Deadline for Doctoral Forum applications: 4 February 2013******* *** Deadline for posters: 18 March 2013 ******* The Conference Organizing Committee cordially invites you to attend the 14th International Society of Scientometrics and Informetrics Conference 2013 in Vienna, Austria, hosted by the University of Vienna and the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. All the relevant information is available at the conference website: http://www.issi2013.org**** ** ** We are looking forward to seeing you in Vienna.**** ** ** Best regards,**** Edgar Schiebel & Juan Gorraiz**** -- Thanks and Regards Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Sahoo Central Library, INDEST - AICTE Consortium Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Vacancy at RAMJAS COLLEGE UNIVERSITY ENCLAVE, DELHI-110007
by Dr. Badan Barman 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

Respected forum members, Kindly find the details as follow 1. Post: Semi Professional Assistant (Library) (Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2800/-) No. of Posts : 1 - UR Minimum Qualification: (1) Graudate in Arts/Science/Commerce or any other discipline or any other higher qualification with 50% marks. (2) B.Lib Sc./B.L.I. Sc. With 50% marks. (3) Course in Computer Application at Graduate or PG Level or 6 months computer course from a recognized institution. 2. Post: JLIA (Library Attendant) No. of Posts: –01 Minimum Qualification:( Certificate in Library Science/Library and Information Science from a recognized institution) Details: http://ramjascollege.edu/Non-Teaching%20posts.pdf Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) http://www.lislinks.com <http://www.netugc.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers
by M. Ram 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

* Call for Papers for Book "Modern Concept of Library Services" The book will cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The book welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish: • Original articles in basic and applied research • Case studies • Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. A brief instruction for authors and other details are given below: Format: Font: times new roman, Size: 12 and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economics (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian year book 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf *The article/paper may be send to the e-mail: ram1998(a)yahoo.com only upto 25th November 2012.* Dr R C Editors of Book Dr.Mange Ram Deputy Librarian & Incharge University Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: mram72ster(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter of Nov 2012
by Mohan HR 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

Dear all, You can now access the CSI eNewsletter of Nov 2012 at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-11-01.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal at http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter For the archives of this newsletter, pl. visit http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-archives.htm or at http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/archives You are free to forward this mail to your contacts who may like the information presented in the mail. With regards HR Mohan Chairman -- eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS & PCS Madras http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ Contents ======= -- WorkShift: The future of the office -- An Introduction to Capturing and Measuring IT Value -- 19 Ways to Build Physical Security into a Data Center -- 40 Ways to Make Your Data Center More Efficient -- 9 Dirty Tricks: Social Engineers' Favorite Pick-Up Lines -- Striking the Right Balance Between Data Storage and Latency in a Datacenter -- Top 15 Cloud Storage Tips and Tasks -- 25 Ways to Intelligently Cut IT Costs -- Using IT to Cut Costs and Help Business Profit -- 12 Leading Payment Services for Your Online Business -- Big Data: The Management Revolution -- Key Strategies for IT Success in Distribution -- The Ant Internet -- Discover social monitoring -- The DNA of the CIO -- 11 Ways to Derive Maximum Benefits from the Project Management Software -- Meet the Titans: Channel Heads of India's Leading Tech Vendors -- 13 Common ERP Mistakes and How to Avoid Making Them -- 8 CRM Trends to Watch for -- Gartner: 10 Critical IT Trends for the Next Five Years -- Online Book: Computing Before Computers -- Video: TED Talk: Yochai Benkler on the new open-source economics (17.56 min) -- Online Health Encyclopedia -- Wellness: Fat Facts -- CSI Transactions on ICT -- Just For Laugh! -- Announcements -- ICT Events -- ICT News: Voices & Views -- ICT News: Telecom, Govt, Policy, Compliance -- ICT News: IT Manpower, Staffing & Top Moves -- ICT News: Company News: Tie-ups, Joint Ventures, New Initiatives -- Book: Reverse Deception: Organized Cyber Threat Counter-Exploitation (TMH) -- Book: Digital And Analog Communication Systems (Wiley) -- Book: Guide to Electronic Communication (Pearson) -- Book: Beautiful Code (SPD) -- Book: Fundamentals of Data Structures in C++ (Universities Press) -- Book: The Database Book: Principles and Practice Using MySQL(Universities Press) -- Book: Business Process Management: Concepts, Languages, Architectures (Springer) -- Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Enterprise Mobility (CRC Press) -- About the CSI-eNewsletter Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter: Readers are welcome to contribute to the eNewsletter by sharing interesting information they come across and also provide feedback, by emailing to the editor of the CSI-eNewsletter at hrmohan.csi(a)gmail.com InfoQuiz–2012-11-01 =============== (TWELVE Prizes to Win – FOUR Prizes of Rs. 500/- each and EIGHT books) 1. What is common to all these: "Cupcake," "Eclair," "Gingerbread," "Ice Cream Sandwich" and "Jelly Bean." 2. Aadhar, UID number is a ------ digit code. 3. ------ has been named as the world's fastest supercomputer in Nov 2012 by www.top500.org 4. Name the hybrid tablet/phone 3-in-1 device from Asus. 5. “Store your world in ours” is the tagline of which company? Email your answers by 5th Dec 2012 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2012-11-01”. Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. There are TWELVE prizes to win. TWO prizes of Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) and TWO prizes of Rs. 500/= each by VictoryMind Educare Services. EIGHT prizes will be in the form of books which are briefly reviewed in this edition of the newsletter. They are being offered by Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd (www.tmhshop.com/) Wiley India Pvt. Ltd (www.wileyindia.com) Pearson Education (http://www.pearsoned.co.in) Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd (www.shroffpublishers.com) Universities Press (www.universitiespress.com) Springer (www.springer.com) and CRC Press (www.crcpress.com) Answers along with the winners’ info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2012-10-01 Microsoft Windows 8 Appfest, Twitter, AMD, http://www.paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in, Samsung Galaxy S III Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems: Tarun Rathi Prakash (Ahmedabad) and Ashwini Hegde (Mumbai) Rs. 500/= from VictoryMind Edu Services: P. Spandana (Anantapur) and V Pandu Rangan (Tumkur) Book from Wiley India Pvt. Ltd: M. Madhavan. (Vellore) Book from Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd: Satyabrata Dash (Chennai) & Ravindra Naik (Pune) Books from Pearson Education: D. Shankar (Coimbatore) & V. Umadevi (KGF) Book from Springer: Geethalakshmi Balaji (Chennai) Book from Universities Press: Kotti Venkata Sudhakar (Hyderabad) Book from Shroff Publishers & Distributors: Rajesh Kumar Gupta (Jabalpur) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Librarian at NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE, Punjab
by Dr. Badan Barman 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

Respected forum members, Kindly find herewith the advertisement. NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE (Ministry of Power, Govt. of India) NPTI Complex, Sector -33, Faridabad-121003 (Haryana) Telefax : 0129-2272142 Website : www.npti.in *VACANCY NOTICE* NPTI invites applications for its Institute located at Nangal (Punjab) from the Punjab domicile holders for filling up the following posts on direct recruitment basis : Name of the Post No. of Posts Pay Band/ Grade Pay Essential Qualification Age Limit Librarian 01 (UR) Rs.9300-34800 +4200 (GP) i) Degree or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution ii) Bachelor in Library Science from a recognized University or Institution. 30 years Junior Engineer (Civil) 01 (UR) Rs.5200-20200 +2800 (GP) Diploma in Civil Engineering 30 years Private Secretary Grade-III 02 (UR) Rs.5200-20200 +2400 (GP) 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. Skill test on computer in English : Dictation 10 mts @ 80 w.p.m., Transcription 50 mts. 18-27 years Electrician 01 (UR) Rs.5200-20200 +2400 (GP) i) ITI certificate in Electrician trade ii) 7 years experience in corresponding trade 30 years Assistant (LDC) English/Hindi Typist 03 (UR) Rs.5200-20200 +1900 (GP) 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. Proficiency in typewriting with a minimum speed of 35 w.p.m. in English OR 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer 18-27 years The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. Last date of receipt of applications is 27.12.2012. *FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE TO POWER SECTOR* Original Advertisement: http://www.npti.in/pdf/Nangal%20advt.doc<http://www.npti.in/pdf/Nangal%20advt.doc> <http://www.npti.in/pdf/Nangal%20detail%20advt.doc> Application Format: http://www.npti.in/pdf/Nangal%20detail%20advt.doc <http://www.npti.in/pdf/Nangal%20detail%20advt.doc> Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) http://www.lislinks.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Presenttaion on World Development Report 2013: Jobs
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and The Public Information Center (PIC) India, The World Bank, New Delhi Cordially invites you to the Presentation on World Development Report 2013: Jobs by Mr. Martin Rama Director, 2013 World Development Report E-mail: mrama(a)worldbank.org Date: Tuesday, 27th November 2012 at 3.00 pm Venue: Lecture Hall-I, Convention Centre JNU, New Delhi About the Presenter: Director, 2013 World Development Report, the world bank His previous assignments include a one-year spell with the Chief Economist office in South Asia region, and from July to December 2010 he served as the acting regional Chief Economist. Over the previous eight years Martin was the Lead Economist for Vietnam. In this capacity, he oversaw the analytical program of the World Bank in areas related to economic policy and poverty reduction. His tasks included the preparation of the annual Vietnam Development Reports. He was also the focal person in the policy dialogue with government in relation to economic reforms, and led a series of annual policy lending operations co-financed by a dozen donors. During this eight-year period, Vietnam went from HIPC graduation to IBRD borrowing, while delivering a strong performance in terms of economic growth, job creation and social inclusion. Prior to moving to operations, Martin spent ten years with the research department of the Bank, mainly stationed in DC, but providing cross-support to a large number of developing countries. The main focus of his work was on labor issues. He co-managed a large research program on the impact of labor market policies and institutions on economic performance. He was also responsible for a major research initiative on public sector downsizing and served as a member of the Social Protection Board of the Bank. His research activities led to numerous publications in academic journals. Martin Rama gained his Ph.D. in macroeconomics in France in 1985. In his home country Uruguay, he worked in CINVE, the country's largest think tank, and became one of its directors. In parallel with his World Bank duties, he was visiting professor in development economics at the University of Paris until 2005. Outline of WDR 2013: Recent world events have put jobs at the center of the policy debate. In advanced economies, there is concern about a jobless recovery; in developing countries, continued growth cannot shield workers who are vulnerable to shocks. Political upheavals in the Arab world have highlighted the discontent of educated youth whose employment opportunities fall short of their expectations. The 2013 World Development Report on Jobs will help explain and analyze the connection between jobs and important dimensions of economic and social development. The Report will provide analytical tools to identify the obstacles to sustained job creation and examine differences in the nature of jobs, which in turn affects the potential of jobs to raise living standards, increase aggregate productivity, and enhance social cohesion. The Report explores the notion of a “good job” in that some jobs do more for economic and social development than others, because they reduce poverty and inequality, strengthen value chains and production clusters, or help build trust and shared values. The Report will examine efforts to stimulate production of higher value-added goods and services, boost the demand for labor, prepare today’s youth to become productive members of society, and ensure an efficient matching of supply and demand of labor. But the WDR 2013 also looks beyond the labor market, identifying the complementary policies needed to support the necessary structural shifts and the supply of needed skills. Infrastructure development, policies for competition and innovation, reforms in educational and training systems to equip tomorrow’s workers with the relevant skills and the architecture of social protection all have a bearing on the chances to create more and better jobs. The challenge for the WDR 2013 is to articulate a vision that cuts across sectors, addressing the dynamic links between growth strategies and jobs, and providing tools to consider policies and programs from a jobs perspective. The Report strives to provide a framework to address the most difficult jobs-related questions facing policy makers in developing countries. http://econ.worldbank.org/external/default/main?noSURL=Y&theSitePK=8258025&… Please make it convenient to attend. Regards Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture on the eve of National Library Week
by raghunandana m 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Dear Forum members, On the eve of National Library Week, cordially invite you for  a special Lecturer: BANGALORE UNIVERSITY  DEPT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE   Special Lecture on: “Data Quality and data completeness in e-environment”   By,   Shri. P.G. Butt   Date:20.11.2012 Time: 11.00 AM Place: Dept. of Library and Information Science     Prof. Lalitha Aswath Chairman Faculty members and Students Dept of Library and Information Science Bangalore University, Bangalore Dr. M. Raghunandana M.A.,MLISc.,PGDLAN., DCA.,Ph.D. Asst. Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science Joint-Secretary/Co-ordinator University Library Network of Karnataka (UNILINK) Director Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study and Research Center Bangalore University Bangalore - 560056 Karnataka State India Ph:091-080-22961570 22961099 Mobile:091-9611334522 8970256020 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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XLRI looking for fresh BLISc graduates as trainees
by Shivendra 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

XLRI looking for fresh BLISc graduates as trainees. Those who are interested may send their resume to the following email ID at the earliest:- bino.jose(a)xlri.ac.in Dr.Bino Jose Chief Librarian XLRI, C H Area (East), Jamshedpur, Jharkhand State, India-831 035. Phone: +91-657-6653161 Fax: +91-657-2227814 Email : bino.jose(a)xlri.ac.in -- Shivendra 9815526163 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request
by monisha mishra 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Dear all, Can anybody from our profession send the full text of the following journal article? It is being urgently required by a research scholar. Journal title: Environmental Entomology Year 1983, Volume 12, Page no 1204-1214 regards *Monisha Mishra* *Librarian Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar Orissa* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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e-books
by Mailing List Admin 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Dear Colleagues, Please have a look at the mail appended to this mail - its a request for two complete eBooks - sent to the lis-forum recently. I have intentionally removed the sender's email and affiliation details. Such mails are received quite frequently and as the moderator, I feel very uncomfortable to approve such mails. More often than not, I have been holding back such mails from approval. I'm aware that a request for a journal article or a book chapter for academic purpose will come under the realm of fair use clause of the copyright law. However, asking for an entire book or several articles from one issue of a journal - even for academic purpose - will be a clear violation of copyright. Your views on the matter are welcome and they will help me to take a firm decision on such requests, henceforth. With best wishes, - Moderator ----------------------------------------------------- Mail sent lis-forum Requesting for eBooks follows: Dear all, One of our faculties require following E Book urgently.? If you have access to the same, kindly send us soft copies as soon as earlist? 1) Springer handbook of nanotechnology (Bhushan, Bharat (Ed.) 3rd ed., 2010, XLVIII, 1964 p. 1577 illus. in color. With DVD.) 2) MEMS and NEMS: Systems, devices and structures, by Sergey Edward Lyshevski, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA

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MyLISA & MyDLIS - Special Lecture Invitation
by Sunil MV 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Dear Professionals, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mysore Library and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore * and* * *Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore * * * Cordially invite you for the special lecture in Kannada on *ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ನಮಗೇಕೆ ಬೇಕು ? (Sahithya Namageke Beku?)* By: ** *Prof. C. NAGANNA* *Director* *Prasaranga, University of Mysore, Mysore* Arranged as a part of ****National Library Week Celebrations**** * * *Venue: *Seminar Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. *Date and Time: *Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 11.00 AM * Prof Khaiser Nikam* *Chairperson, DOS LIS, University of Mysore, Mysore* * * *Sri K.L. Basappa (*Mob: 9449489864*)* *Librarian, SJCE and Secretary, MyLISA, Mysore* <9449489864> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Sunil M.V. PRO, MyLISA, Mysore -- *Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post Mysore - 570 011, INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012):Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress
by madhuresh.singhal 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff and its alumni, cordially invites you to the 8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012). This year's seminar topic is "Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress". It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. Title: 8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress Date: November 24, 2012 (Fourth Saturday) Venue: Archives and Publications Cell (Erstwhile NCSI Building) Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 150. Fee covers Seminar Material, working lunch and tea / coffee For further information and Seminar Brochure, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/announcement2012.html Past Seminar's material can be viewed at http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminars.html Best Regards NCSI-Net ************************************************************************************************* This email and its attachments are confidential and proprietary to Advinus Therapeutics Ltd. and are meant for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not take any actions based on the contents of this message, except to permanently delete the message and its attachments and inform the sender immediately. ************************************************************************************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on ERM for Next-Gen Libraries
by Ishwar Goudar 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Dear Professionals, We at University of Mysore have organised one day Seminar on "Electronic Resources Management (ERM) for Next Generation Libraries" on 23rd Nov 2012, (10.00 AM to 5.00 PM). Mr. N.V. Sathyanaraya of Informatics India will deliver Inaugural Address and Prof. V.G. Talawar will preside over the Inaugural Session. There is no registration fees, but advance intimation trough Letter/e-mail/Telephone essential. Topics and Speakers: 1. Future Trends of ERM in Libraries Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah, Principal Information Officer, NIMHANS, Bangalore 2. Discover Models for Electronic Information Sources Mr. N.V. Satyanarayana, CMD, Informatics India, Bangalore 3. Electronic Resources; Promotion/Branding - A Case Study of University of Mysore Dr. I.R.N. Goudar, Visiting Prof. and Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore 4. Digital Rights Management for E-resources Mr. Anand Byrappa, Sr. Manager, GE Global Research, Bangalore PANEL DISCUSSION: Topic: Cloud Computing and ERM for Libraries Moderator: Prof. P. Nagabhushana, Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, UoM Panelists: Prof. L.J. Haravu, Keshavan Institute of Knowledge Management, Hyderabad Mr. Vijayakumar Dani, Team Lead, Education and Training, INFOSYS, Mysore Dr. M.V. Sunil, Librarian, SDM-IMD, Mysore Venue: Conference Hall, Mysore University Library, Manasagangotri, Mysore -570006 Date and Time: 23rd Nov 2012, Inauguration Sharp at 10.00 AM, Registration at 9.30 AM Contact for Registration: Mr. Venkatesh, Asst. Librarian, Mob: 9480565699 E-mail: mulvenk1963(a)gmail.com Mr. Y.L. Somashekar, Asst. Librarian, Mob: 8971664821, E-mail: mylslib(a)rediffmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Dr. C.P. Ramasesh Visiting Professor and Library Adviser University Librarian -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Last date for submition paper for ICoASL 2013 at Manila is 30 November 2012
by Debal C Kar 18 Nov '12

18 Nov '12

ICoASL 2013: *3rd International Conference of Asian Special Libraries, **April 10-12, 2013, **Manila, Philippines* *by SLA Asian Chapter* Full Papers should be sent to Conference Secretariats ( icoasl.three(a)gmail.com) For more details: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/Paper-ICoASL-2013.htm Best papers get: $200, $400 and $600 Philippine International Convention Center Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, PasayCity, Metro Manila, Philippines Call for Papers Everyone is invited to contribute papers for presentation on the below theme and sub-themes, and other related topics. Papers should be submitted to the organizer on or before November 30, 2012. Theme Special Libraries towards Achieving Dynamic, Strategic, and Responsible Working Environment Subthemes • Special Libraries at the forefront of digital infrastructure • Institutional repositories and digital curation • Future of special libraries: Innovative designs towards a greener library • Achieving competencies beyond the profession through empowering librarians and other library personnel • Collaboration, cooperation and partnership among colleagues, institutions and business entities • The future of the profession: Dynamic roles of library associations and academic institutions • Going beyond the box: The role of public relations and marketing strategies to help promote the library • Corporate social responsibilities and customer care: Addressing clients’ changing needs and demands to be able to provide more responsive client services • Virtual networking as a tool for bridging the gap of communication and learning • New trends, techniques, and innovations in preservation and conservation • Open access vs. copyright and intellectual property: Ethics and fair use • Ethics and professionalism in library and information services: Preparing, developing and strategizing leadership to bring about a culture of values and sense of accountability in the future leaders of LIS Important Dates Start of Online Registration- August 1, 2012 Early Bird Registration Deadline- December 30, 2012 Last Day for Registration February- 28, 2013 Last Day for Full Paper Submission- November 30, 2012 Announcement of Selected Papers- December 30, 2012 Submission of Final Papers and Presentations- January 30, 2013 Best Paper Award Announcement- April 11, 2013 $600 – 1st $400 – 2nd $200 – 3rd For more details please visit the website: Website: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASl-2013.htm SLA Asian Chapter site: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/index.html ASLP Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASLP.librarians Email: icoasl.three(a)gmail.com Shirley Ingles-Cruz: singlescruz(a)gmail.com -- Regards -- Debal C Kar, PhD University Librarian Ambedkar University, Delhi Library Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077 Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 debal(a)aud.ac.in -- Debal C Kar, PhD University Librarian Ambedkar University, Delhi Library Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077 Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 debal(a)aud.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on ERM for Next Generation Libraries
by Ishwar Goudar 17 Nov '12

17 Nov '12

Dear Professionals, We at University of Mysore have organised * One Day Seminar on* *“ Electronic Resources Management (ERM) for Next Generation Libraries”* on Friday, the 23rd Nov 2012. No registration Fee. But advance registration through letter/e-mail/telephone required. Please contact: Mr. Venkatesh, Assistant Librarian, E-mail: mulvenk1963(a)gmail.com Mob: 9480565699 OR Mr. Y.L. Somasekhar, E-mail: ylslib(a)rediffmail.com Mob: 8971664821 * Topics and Speakers * * - Future Trends of ERM in Libraries by* * **Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah*, Principal Information Officer, NIMHANS, Bangalore * - Discovery Models for Electronic Information Resources by* * Mr. N.V. Satyanarayana, *CMD,* *Informatics India, Bangalore * - Electronic Resources: Promotion/branding– A Case study of Mysore University by* * **Dr. I.R.N. Goudar,* Visiting Professor and Library Adviser, MUL - *Digital Rights Management for E-resources by * * Mr. Anand Byrappa, *Sr. Manager, GE Global Research, Bangalore * Panel Discussion on Cloud Computing and ERM for Libraries* * Moderator: Prof. P Nagabhusana *, Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, UoM * * * Panelists:* *Prof. L.J. Haravu,* Keshavan Institute of Knowledge Management, Hyderabad * Mr. Vijaykumar Dani, *Team Lead, Education and Research, INFOSYS Ltd, Mysore. * * * Dr. M.V. Sunil, Librarian, *SDM IMD, Mysore * Inaugural Function: *Sharp at 10.00 AM * Inaugural Address: Mr. N.V. Sathyanarayana,* CMD, Informatics India, Bangalore * Presided by: Prof. V.G. Talawar, *Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, UoM, Mysore * Venue: *Conference Hall, Mysore University Library, Manasagangotri, Mysore * Date and Timings;* Friday, 23rd Nov 2012, 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM YOU ARE WELCOME Dr. I.R.N. Goudar, Visiting Professor & Library Adviser, UoM Dr. C.P. Ramasesh, University Librarian, UoM ------------------------ Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser Mysore University Library University of Mysore Manasagangotri, MYSORE - 570 006 Tel: 0821-2419283 mob: 09611165781 E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Seminar
by Mailing List Admin 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:38:24 +0530 From: Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy <vyasamoorthy(a)gmail.com> To: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278. Appreciate the good work being done by DRTC students. What is "marketed resistance"? -- I think this is just a typo. Vyasamoorthy On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:08:59 +0530 > From: Amit Shaw <amitdrtc(a)gmail.com> > > INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE > > DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE > > 8TH Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 > > DRTC Seminar 2011-2013 > > DETECTION OF BRAIN TUMOUR USING ONTOLOGY > > Abstract > > For the diagnosis and detection of brain tumour, as well as to aid the > medical practitioners in the investigation of the same, the need of a > computer based diagnosis system proves to be helpful. This would not only > help them in their various investigation procedures, but also give them a > support system to diagnose problems that they might have otherwise > overlooked. This seminar presentation is specifically designed to represent > the ontological relationship based on particular domain of brain tumour > for its improved detection and as a tool for better help to the medical > practitioner for their practice in the particular field.* > > Brain Tumour is one of the most deadly disease in India. It contributes > significantly to morbidity, often affecting children and overall have a > poor prognosis. Due to marketed resistance to radiation and chemotherapy, > the prognosis for patients with Glioblastomas is very poor and less than 3% > survive more than 3 year. This paper presents a semantic approach to > develop a decision making support system to support new medicine > practitioner, who are new in this field before prescribe/ recommend any > treatment or therapy, he/ she would be able to understand what will be the > possible treatment available and their effect on the patient. For helping > new professional and clinical guideline we develop this brain tumour > ontology. We present our brain tumour ontology which models the knowledge > from patient’s electronic records. In this paper we discuss the ontology > building process using the Protégé 4.1 ontology editor and also highlight > the specification of our Brain Tumour Ontology in terms of clinical > concepts and relationships between the concepts which are represented in > the OWL class and properties.* > > Speaker: Subhashis Das,MS(LIS) > > Venue : DRTC Classroom, > > Date: 15th Nov 2012 > > Time : 02:00 P.M. > > All are cordially invited. > > > Dr Devika P Madalli and Dr. Saiful. Amin > > Seminar Coordinator > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Result Announced for Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award
by forpiyush＠gmail.com 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Result Announced for Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award as follows: Congratulations to the winner! Dr. K. Rama PatnaikIndian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India"Raising the bar for fair use access to electronic resources: Are we signing away our rights? An analysis of license agreements and its impact on role of libraries in management education in India.Congratulations to the highly commended winners! Mr Anand Dodamani and Dr Muttayya KoganuramathTata Institute Of Social Sciences, Mumbai, IndiaDr KeshavaTamkur University, Tamkur, India"Provision of Assistive Technology to Support Visually Challenged Students in the Libray and Information Centres : A Survey of the University Libraries in India"Dr Sudhanshu Joshi and Ms Udita NegiDoon University, Uttrakhand, IndiaSouth-Asian Cloud based Ebrary for Optimum Library Resources sharing Regards Piyush Kumar Gupta National　Sales　Manager Emerald Group Publishing (India) Pvt Ltd 502-503, Ring Road Mall Mangalam Place, Sector-3 Rohini, New Delhi 110 085 T/F: +91-11-433 62200; email: pgupta(a)emeraldinsight.com Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BOOKS ARE FOR USE
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Dear All, In the age of e-books and journals almost every Good and Big libraries are paying much attention on purchasing e-books and Journals. My question is with special reference to e-books that: How many libraries paying more attention to maximize the use of e-books after purchasing? What are the methods they are adopting to maximize the Use? Are they cataloging/importing all the e-books data in their OPAC purchased from different publisher and linked directly to e-books? Libraries provide better high speed Internet and computers to access the e-books? Are libraries checking the usages statistics of e-books regularly and taking some action to maximize the use in case, the use of e-books is less? Are they try to understand the cost effectiveness of e-books purchased after investing crores/lakhs of Public money? Is it advisable to stop paying AMC of e-books in case it is not of much use? Dear friends their are several things which could be in you mind regarding e-books, please share your view/problems/solution etc. here with special reference to satisfy first law of library science "BOOKS ARE FOR USE". With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Senior Library Information Assistant, Saharanpur Campus Library, IIT Roorkee, Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. B.S. Kademani Bags SATKAL National Librarian Award-2012
by Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

Dear Friends, Dr. B. S. Kademani , Scientific Officer-G, Scientific Information Resource Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has been conferred the prestigious ‘ *SATKAL National Librarian Award-2012’* by the Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Library and Information Science. This award was presented to him by Dr. Jaspal Singh, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala on 6th November 2012 in a glittering ceremony at Punjabi University, Patiala. Dr. Kademani is also the recipient of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fellowship in ‘Library and Scientific Documentation’ in 1991 at the Facinformationszentrum (FIZ), Karlsruhe, Germany and Vienna International Centre (VIC), Austria. He is also the recipient of ILA-Kaula Best Librarian Awrd-2008 and SIS Fellowship Award-2009. He was a Standing CommitteeMember of IFLA’s (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Science and Technology Libraries Section from India for the term 2005-2009. He has over 100 research papers published in national and International Journals, edited eleven books, one monograph and many compilations. He is also a referee to many national and international professional journals. He has chaired sessions, acted as Rapporteur General in many conferences and directed a few conferences/workshops. His book entitled ‘ Scientometric Portrait of Homi Jehangir Bhabha: The Father of Indian Nuclear Research Programme’ was released by Dr. Srikumar Banerjee, Director, Bhabha Atomic Research centre, Mumbai on 30th October,2009 to mark Homi Bhabha Centenary Year Celebrations. This book has been widely appreciated by the scientific community. Dr. Jaspal Singh, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala, Prof. Jaginder Singh Ramadev, Chief Patron of SATKAL Foundation, USA, Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, SATKAL, Dr. D.V. Singh, President, ILA, Dr. Ramesh Gaur, Librarian, JNU, Prof. Satija and Prof. Malhan were the dignitaries present on the occasion. Let us congratulate Dr. B. S. Kademani for receiving this prestigious award and wish him to receive many more such awards in future. Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi Deputy Librarian, USA-IVLP Fellow Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University) P.B.No.8313,V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088 Ph : 91-22-2552 5284 (off) Fax : 91-22-2552 5050 E-mail : mallikarjun@tiss.edu;angdi@rediffmail.com URL : http://www.tiss.edu Homepage : http://www.freewebs.com/mallikarjunangadi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Resource Description & Access (RDA)
by salman haider 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

A blog on Resource Description & Access (RDA) and latest developments in Library Cataloging Theory & Practice. *http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.in/*<http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.in/> Excerpt from Wikipedia about RDA: *Resource Description and Access* (*RDA*) is a standard for cataloguing<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataloguing>that provides instructions and guidelines on formulating data for resource description and discovery. Intended for use by libraries<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libraries>and other cultural organizations such as museums and archives, RDA is the successor to the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-American_Cataloguing_Rules>, Second Edition (AACR2), the current cataloging standard set for English language libraries. RDA was initially released in June 2010. In March 2012, the Library of Congress <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress>announced it will have fully implemented RDA cataloging by March 31, 2013. Several other national libraries including the British Library<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Library>, Library and Archives Canada<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_and_Archives_Canada>, National Library of Australia<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_of_Australia>, and Deutsche Nationalbibliothek<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Nationalbibliothek>also planned to implement RDA in 2013. *Salman Haider* *Librarian (Cataloging)* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re-Advertisement for the "Information Management Trainee" openings
by anand bandi 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

Dear Moderator, Kindly post the following write up on your Forum for the benefit of LIS Professionals. "The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Govt.of India, looking for fresh MLISc Candidates for the Information Management Traineeship to give the opportunity to freshers to expose to the LIS activities in a fully automated environment. Thsoe candidates who are interested to apply, should be fluent in spoken and written English, sound LIS technical skill with computer Knowledge is minimum expectations. The candidates selected will be paid a stipend of Rs 10000=00 per month for a period of one year. On successful completion of the Traineeship, the Candidates will be awarded with NIFT Certificate which will be a stepping stone for those who aspire to be a successful Professionals in their Carrier. Fresh Post Graduates, who attended the regular programme from the Indian Universities may submit their respective CV to the undersigned latest by 26/11/2012. Those Candidates who responded to the earlier advertisement posted on 31/07/2012 also require to re-submit their CV". Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Opp.Hi-Tech City, Madhapur, Hyderabad-500 081 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in www.nift.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special issue of ALIS on "Consortia-based Access to E-Resources"
by G Mahesh 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

The Special Issue of Annals of Library and Information Studies on "Consortia-based Access to E-Resources" guest-edited by Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET is available at: http://op.niscair.res.in/index.php/ALIS/issue/current Regards, G. Mahesh NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats to Nimmala Karunakar
by leeladharan manavalan 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

I congratulate Mr.Nimmala Karunakar, student of DLIS, batch 2007-09, Pondicherry University, for having been selected as Assistant Professor (Regular), Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Himachal. I wish him all success in all his efforts. M.LEELADHARAN ASST. PROFESSOR DEPT. OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar
by Mailing List Admin 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:08:59 +0530 From: Amit Shaw <amitdrtc(a)gmail.com> INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8TH Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 DRTC Seminar 2011-2013 DETECTION OF BRAIN TUMOUR USING ONTOLOGY Abstract For the diagnosis and detection of brain tumour, as well as to aid the medical practitioners in the investigation of the same, the need of a computer based diagnosis system proves to be helpful. This would not only help them in their various investigation procedures, but also give them a support system to diagnose problems that they might have otherwise overlooked. This seminar presentation is specifically designed to represent the ontological relationship based on particular domain of brain tumour for its improved detection and as a tool for better help to the medical practitioner for their practice in the particular field.* Brain Tumour is one of the most deadly disease in India. It contributes significantly to morbidity, often affecting children and overall have a poor prognosis. Due to marketed resistance to radiation and chemotherapy, the prognosis for patients with Glioblastomas is very poor and less than 3% survive more than 3 year. This paper presents a semantic approach to develop a decision making support system to support new medicine practitioner, who are new in this field before prescribe/ recommend any treatment or therapy, he/ she would be able to understand what will be the possible treatment available and their effect on the patient. For helping new professional and clinical guideline we develop this brain tumour ontology. We present our brain tumour ontology which models the knowledge from patient�s electronic records. In this paper we discuss the ontology building process using the Prot�g� 4.1 ontology editor and also highlight the specification of our Brain Tumour Ontology in terms of clinical concepts and relationships between the concepts which are represented in the OWL class and properties.* Speaker: Subhashis Das,MS(LIS) Venue : DRTC Classroom, Date: 15th Nov 2012 Time : 02:00 P.M. All are cordially invited. Dr Devika P Madalli and Dr. Saiful. Amin Seminar Coordinator

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Seminar
by Amit Shaw 13 Nov '12

13 Nov '12

*INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE* *DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE* *8TH Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore – 560059* *DRTC Seminar 2011-2013* *DETECTION OF BRAIN TUMOUR USING ONTOLOGY* *Abstract* *For the diagnosis and detection of brain tumour, as well as to aid the medical practitioners in the investigation of the same, the need of a computer based diagnosis system proves to be helpful. This would not only help them in their various investigation procedures, but also give them a support system to diagnose problems that they might have otherwise overlooked. This seminar presentation is specifically designed to represent the ontological relationship based on particular domain of brain tumour for its improved detection and as a tool for better help to the medical practitioner for their practice in the particular field.* * * *Brain Tumour is one of the most deadly disease in India. It contributes significantly to morbidity, often affecting children and overall have a poor prognosis. Due to marketed resistance to radiation and chemotherapy, the prognosis for patients with Glioblastomas is very poor and less than 3% survive more than 3 year. This paper presents a semantic approach to develop a decision making support system to support new medicine practitioner, who are new in this field before prescribe/ recommend any treatment or therapy, he/ she would be able to understand what will be the possible treatment available and their effect on the patient. For helping new professional and clinical guideline we develop this brain tumour ontology. We present our brain tumour ontology which models the knowledge from patient’s electronic records. In this paper we discuss the ontology building process using the Protégé 4.1 ontology editor and also highlight the specification of our Brain Tumour Ontology in terms of clinical concepts and relationships between the concepts which are represented in the OWL class and properties.* Speaker: Subhashis Das,MS(LIS) Venue : DRTC Classroom, Date: 15th Nov 2012 Time : 02:00 P.M. All are cordially invited. Dr Devika P Madalli and Dr. Saiful. Amin Seminar Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebrations/Felicitation/Panel Discussion on 18.11.2012
by Arunachalam Hariharan 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

INVITATION University Library, Anna University, Chennai & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Cordially invite you to the National Library Week Celebrations / Felicitation to Honor the Retired Professionals, Ph.D Awardees and NET/SET holders/ Panel Discussion on PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE On Sunday, 18th November 2012 at 10 A.M at the Seminar Hall, Central Library, Anna University, Chennai Dr.T. Thyagarajan (Professor & Director, University Library, Anna University, Chennai) has kindly consented to felicitate the achievers Programme 10.00 AM Prayer Song 10.05 AM Welcome Address – Dr. G.Krishnamoorthy, University Librarian, Anna University, Chennai 10.10 AM Presidential Address: Dr. S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS 10.20 AM Felicitation: Dr.T. Thyagarajan, Professor & Director, University Library, Anna University, Chennai 10.30 AM Felicitation to Retired Professionals, Ph.D Awardees & NET/SET holders 11.15 AM Tea Break 11.30 AM Panel Discussion on PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE Moderator: Dr. S.Muralidhar, Scientist, CVRDE, DRDO, Chennai 1. Future Library - Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IITM, Chennai 2. Future/Google Generation Requirements- Dr. Elavazhagan, Librarian, IIM, Tiruchi 3. Collection Building action for the Future Libraries- Dr.G. Rathinasabapathy, Deputy Librarian. TANUAS, Chennai 4. Formats and Delivery of information in Future Libraries- Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan Asst.Librarian, MIT, Anna University, Chennai 5. Innovative Services in the Future Libraries - Dr. J.Dominic, University Librarian, Karunya University, Coimbatore 6. Professional Skills for the Future Librarians- Dr.G.Krishnamoorthy, University Librarian, Anna University, Chennai 7. Academic and Research Programme for the Future- Dr. K.Nithianandam, Chief Librarian & Head ,DLIS, Hindustan University, Chennai 12.55 PM Vote of thanks: Mr. S.Swaminathan, General Secretary, SALIS 01.00 PM – Lunch Break 02-00 PM Reorganization of Chennai Chapter/Professional Discussion and Action Plan for the year 2013 04.00 PM Report and Conclusion -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SUPPLEMENTARY RESULT NET JUNE 2012
by Bhupendra Bansod 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Dear all, SUPPLEMENTARY RESULT OF THE UGC NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF) AND ELIGIBILITY FOR LECTURESHIP HELD ON 24TH JUNE 2012. In view of several representations received from the candidates regarding certain issues related with the result of UGC-NET held on 24th June 2012, UGC had set up a Committee to look into the grievances of the candidates and revisit the result. The Committee held a few meetings and took cognizance of nature of issues raised by the candidates. The Committee revisited the result and decided to qualify a few additional candidates for Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for lectureship both and eligibility for lectureship only. The candidates who were declared qualified as per the result declared earlier on 18th September 2012 will remain qualified. However, some of the candidates who were declared eligible for lectureship only in the result declared earlier on 18th September 2012, have been identified for the awardof JRF. http://www.ugcnetonline.in/Result_june2012_supplementary.pdf With regards, Bhupendra Bansod Librarian PVDT College of Education SNDT Women's University, Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on KOHA
by Mailing List Admin 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:49:38 +0530 From: M Bavakutty <m.bavakutty(a)gmail.com> *DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, KANNUR UNIVERSITY, Thalassery Campus, Palayad 670 661 Kerala proposes to organise a WORKSHOP ON KOHA, An Integrated Open Source Library Management Software on 7th and 8 th December 2012. The participant fee is Rs. 750/- . Admission is restricted to 30 on first come first serve basis. Workshop Director: Dr. M. Bavakutty. -- Dr.M.Bavakutty Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Kannur University Palayad Centre. Thalassery 670 661 Kerala Phone: 09037902716

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Book Culture - Cloud Computing - NLW Lectures
by Ishwar Goudar 12 Nov '12

12 Nov '12

Dear Professionals, Mysore University Library in Collaboration with Mysore Library and Information Science Association (MyLISA) and Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) has arranged the following two lectures as a part of National Library Week Celebrations: 1.* " Pustaka Sanskruti (Book Culture)"* by Prof. K. Anantharamu, Retired Professor of Kannada, University of Mysore 2.* " Leveraging Cloud Services in Library Arena: A Perspective"* by Sri. Vjjayakumar Dani, Team Lead, Education and Research, INFOSYS Ltd., Mysore Prof. Mallinath Kumbhar, Professor, Department of Studies in LIS, University of Mysore and President MyLISA will preside over the function. *Venue:* Conference Hall, Mysore University Library, Manasagangothri, Mysore - 6 *Date and Time: *Thursday, 15th November, 15th November 2012 at 3.00 PM All are cordially invited. RSVP: Dr. C. P. Ramasesh, University Librarian & Colleagues, Mysore University Library, Mob:9731343004 Sri. P.Y. Rajendrakumar, President, KALA, Bangalore Sri. K Basappa, Librarian, SJCE and Secretary, MyLISA, Mob: 9449489864 ----------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser Mysore University Library University of Mysore Manasagangotri, MYSORE - 570 006 Tel: 0821-2419283 mob: 09611165781 E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CFP: Classification and Visualization: Interfaces to Knowledge - The Hague, 24-25 October 2013
by Aida Slavic 11 Nov '12

11 Nov '12

***Apologies for cross-posting*** ====CALL FOR PAPERS ==== CLASSIFICATION AND VISUALIZATION:INTERFACES TO KNOWLEDGE International UDC Seminar 2013 VENUE:The Hague, National Library of the Netherlands DATE: 24-25 October 2013 WEBSITE: http://seminar.udcc.org/2013/ CONTACT: seminar2013(a)udcc.org The objective of this conference is to explore cutting edge advances and techniques in the visualization of knowledge across various fields of application and their potential impact on developments in the more main stream bibliographic and documentary classifications. We invite overviews, illustrations and analysis of approaches to and models of the visualization of knowledge that can help advance the application of documentary and bibliographic classifications in information and knowledge discovery. We welcome high quality, innovative research contributions from various fields of application including: - visualization of knowledge orders (e.g. scientific taxonomies, Wikipedia) - visualization of collection content, large datasets - visualization of knowledge classifications for the purpose of managing the classifications and working with them - visualization of knowledge to support interactive searching, user browsing behaviour (IR) and classification as an aid to information navigation Specific topics may include: 1. Issues and challenges in visualization of conceptual structures and knowledge in general, e.g. development of knowledge over time, shift in knowledge structures (dynamic knowledge), interactions between knowledge structures, socio-cultural issues, technical challenges (incl. animation, simulation) 2. Knowledge visualization models and metaphors: theory, methods, overviews, analysis 3. Visualization of classification in: information searching and browsing (e.g. search expansion, result display); visualization of knowledge in relation to user information needs 4. Presentation and visualization related to specific types of knowledge classification structure (e.g. faceted and enumerative hierarchies, polyhierarchical and/or aspect classifications etc.) 5. Classification as an aid in presenting and navigating large datasets, or providing an overview of collection content for resource discovery or management purposes 6. Visualization as an aid to cross-collection, cross-language, cross-vocabulary knowledge browsing 7. Relationships between classification data formats and classification visualization We invite two kinds of contributions: conference papers and posters. Paper proposals should be submitted in the form of an extended abstract (1000-1200 words including references for papers and 500-600 words for posters). A submission form is provided on the conference website. Conference proceedings will be published by Ergon Verlag and will be distributed at the conference. IMPORTANT DATES: 15 Jan 2013Paper proposal submission deadline 15 Feb 2013Notification of acceptance 15 Apr 2013Paper submission ORGANIZER: Classification & Visualization is the fourth biennial conference in a series of International UDC Seminars organized by the UDC Consortium (UDCC) and hosted by Koninklijke Bibliotheek (The National Library of Netherlands). UDCC is a not-for-profit organization, based in The Hague, established to maintain and distribute the Universal Decimal Classification and to support its use and development. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to Submit your paper for your ICoASL 2012
by Debal C Kar 11 Nov '12

11 Nov '12

Dear SLA Asian Chapter member, ICoASL 2013: *3rd International Conference of Asian Special Libraries, **April 10-12, 2013, **Manila, Philippines* *by SLA Asian Chapter* Full Papers should be sent to Conference Secretariats ( icoasl.three(a)gmail.com) For more details: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/Paper-ICoASL-2013.htm Best papers get: $200, $400 and $600 Philippine International Convention Center Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, PasayCity, Metro Manila, Philippines Call for Papers Everyone is invited to contribute papers for presentation on the below theme and sub-themes, and other related topics. Papers should be submitted to the organizer on or before November 30, 2012. Theme Special Libraries towards Achieving Dynamic, Strategic, and Responsible Working Environment Subthemes • Special Libraries at the forefront of digital infrastructure • Institutional repositories and digital curation • Future of special libraries: Innovative designs towards a greener library • Achieving competencies beyond the profession through empowering librarians and other library personnel • Collaboration, cooperation and partnership among colleagues, institutions and business entities • The future of the profession: Dynamic roles of library associations and academic institutions • Going beyond the box: The role of public relations and marketing strategies to help promote the library • Corporate social responsibilities and customer care: Addressing clients’ changing needs and demands to be able to provide more responsive client services • Virtual networking as a tool for bridging the gap of communication and learning • New trends, techniques, and innovations in preservation and conservation • Open access vs. copyright and intellectual property: Ethics and fair use • Ethics and professionalism in library and information services: Preparing, developing and strategizing leadership to bring about a culture of values and sense of accountability in the future leaders of LIS Important Dates Start of Online Registration- August 1, 2012 Early Bird Registration Deadline- December 30, 2012 Last Day for Registration February- 28, 2013 Last Day for Full Paper Submission- November 30, 2012 Announcement of Selected Papers- December 30, 2012 Submission of Final Papers and Presentations- January 30, 2013 Best Paper Award Announcement- April 11, 2013 $600 – 1st $400 – 2nd $200 – 3rd For more details please visit the website: Website: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASl-2013.htm SLA Asian Chapter site: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/index.html ASLP Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASLP.librarians Email: icoasl.three(a)gmail.com Shirley Ingles-Cruz: singlescruz(a)gmail.com -- Regards -- Debal C Kar, PhD University Librarian Ambedkar University, Delhi Library Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077 Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 debal(a)aud.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Promoting Open Access (FREE) journals resources do visit now!
by praj.in＠indiatimes.com 10 Nov '12

10 Nov '12

Dear Professionals, Last few years I have been promoting open access journals and other material on my blog, with wonderful response from the international community, I wish your kind attention by clicking on my blog URL: http://rajeshpandit.blogspot.com , I am extremely confident you would find the information very useful for the endusers in your institute. Kindly visit my blog now, would appreciate your feedback on the ongoing work to promote open access journals. Thank you & best regards Rajesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LibLiveCD new version released - with DSpace/Drupal/Koha
by Sunita A. Barve 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

Dear all, We are happy to inform about the new release of LibLiveCD version 1.3. This version of CDROM is made available today on http://sourceforge.net/projects/liblivecd/files/Version-1.3 <http://sourceforge.net/projects/liblivecd/files/Version-1.3> The current version of LibLiveCD contains lUbuntu 12.04 LTS, DSpace-1.8.2, Koha-3.8.6 & Drupal-7.16. All these three software are pre-configured and pre-installed on a livecd. The total size of the LibLiveCD is 696 MB. Drupal Content Management Open Source Software is added considering the requirements of libraries to create their library websites with dynamic look. Along with DSpace, Koha & Drupal the CD also contains following server related software preinstalled and pre configured such as:- Apache2 Web Server, OpenSSH Server, VSFTP Server, MySQL Server, PostGreSQL Server, Dovecot/Exim4 Mail Server, SquirrelMail Web Mail Client and Minimum desktop environment. To input multilingual data in DSpace/Koha, IBUS input method is also installed on the CD. Teamviewer 7 is pre installed to share desktop, Abiword for editing/reading word documents, gnumeric for using spread sheets, vim/medit/gedit for text editing and epdfview for reading PDF files. Openoffice/Libreoffice and multimedia related software are excluded from the CD and these can easily be installed by running "System Tools-Synaptic Package Manager". If the synaptic “reload” does not work try changing repositories links to http://archives.ubuntu.com/ubuntu instead of http://in.archives.ubuntu.com/ubuntu and then search and install any other software required. lUbuntu operating system (Lightweight Operating System) is chosen considering requirements from libraries where libraries have low configuration desktops in their libraries but still wish to initiate their library web sites, initiate library automation, as well as wish to create digital libraries. Please follow proper installation steps to install LibLiveCD if you wish to have dual boot i.e. windows as well as linux installation on your machines. If you are installing livecd on a machine which is running under proxy and if you are unable to browse Internet then on every boot you will have to manually set current date and time. To set current date and time manually run the following command on every boot to set systems current date and time. root@localhost:date -s "09 NOV 2012 03:35:00" We would greatly appreciate your valuable feedback. Please write to dlrg(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> for any comments/suggestions. reg, Sunita Barve, Ph. D. Senior Technical Officer National Chemical Laboratory Dr, Homi Bhaba Road Pune 411008, INDIA Email :sunitabarve@gmail.com<mailto:sunitabarve@gmail.com> ; sa.barve(a)ncl.res.in ________________________________ Disclaimer: This message and the information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and subject to the policy statement of the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India. You may review the policy at http://www.ncl-india.org/common/webmailDisclaimer.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access Week 2012 @ IIA
by praba 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

Dear Friends,     To support the 'International Open Access Week' event observed all over the world between 22nd to 28th Oct.,2012, IIA library has designed a poster with the theme of promoting Open Access Journals. This poster is available for viewing in the following URL, http://prints.iiap.res.in/handle/2248/5928   The previous year’s OA week celebration at IIA also can be viewed from the following URL, http://prints.iiap.res.in/handle/2248/5286   With Regards, Christina Birdie Librarian,IIA -- 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 LIJESH TK 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

Dear All Professionals, Our Scientist need below article. Kindly help me in this regard. Seasonal and habitat-related diets of sloth bears in Nepal. Joshi, Anup R; Garshelis, David L; Smith, James L.D Journal of Mammalogy 78(2): p584 (1997) Sample size formula for proportional hazards modelling of competing risks Aurélien Latouche; Raphaël Porcher; Sylvie Chevret Statistics in Medicine 23(21): 3263–3274 (2004) By, Lijesh T.K Project Fellow (Library) Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala. PH: 09497249813 Visit: http://www.libraryjobs4u. blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AIP Free Online Access is extended to November 2012
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

AIP Journals and conference proceedings FREE Access Extended through November 2012! http://journals.aip.org/free_initiative.html?track=LMFALL12 ------ Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, http://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayakumarjk -----Original Message----- Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 9:37 PM Subject: AIP Offers Free Online Access OCTOBER 2012 – Nobel Prize Month This message is cross-posted. Please pardon the duplication. Dear Colleagues: AIP Offers Free Online Access OCTOBER 2012 – Nobel Prize Month October is always an exciting month for the scientific community as we anticipate the Nobel Prize announcements. In honor of this exciting time, we’ve selected this month to make AIP content freely available. We are proud to count many Nobel Laureates and their colleagues among our authors, editors, reviewers and readers, and we wish to celebrate all of the advancements that drive physical sciences forward. You and your patrons have online access to all AIP journals and Conference Proceedings back to 1999 throughout the month. We encourage you to share this news so your library community can take full advantage of this offer! For more information click on the link below: http://journals.aip.org/free_initiative.html <http://journals.aip.org/free_initiative.html> Regards, Adriana Acosta Chief Marketing and Sales Officer American Institute of Physics Suite 1NO1 2 Huntington Quadrangle Melville, NY 11747 Marketing & Sales Tel. +1 516-576-2452 Fax +1 516-576-2272 aacosta at aip.org ------------Forwarded by------------ Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, http://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayakumarjk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. Abdul Majid Baba- University Librarian, University of Kashmir
by jeelani shah 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

Dear Sir, Kindly arrange to post the following message to all LIS Forum members. Dear Library Professionals, Dr. Abdul Majid Baba has taken over as University Librarian, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, J&K, India with effect from 31st October, 2012 Afternoon. With warm regards Ghulam Jeelani Shah Jr. Professional Assistant Library Innovation & IT Support Centre Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006 J & K, INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research topic
by Mamatha N 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

This is Mamatha,completed my course work in mysore university and i thought of doing research on "Citation analysis of top research papers in Mathematics with specific reference to india". Is any work is going on this topic anywhere?, kindly letme know. With regards Mamatha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC XXV National Seminar- Dec. 10-13, 2012-reminder
by Mailing List Admin 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Shibu.K.M shibukm123(a)gmail.com Wed Nov 7 17:44:20 IST 2012 Dear Professional Colleagues, Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University, Puducherry in association with Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) is organizing *IASLIC XXV National Seminar* on the theme *Intellectual Property Rights: **Problems and Prospects with Special Reference to Library and Information Services* during December 10-13, 2012. The venue of the Seminar will be Pondicherry University, Puducherry. We request you to kindly participate in the seminar and make it a grand success. For registration and accommodation please log on to http://lib.pondiuni.edu.in/iaslic2012 Thanks and regards K.M. Shibu Assistant Librarian University Library Pondicherry University Puducherry-605 014

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How readers discover content in scholarly journals, Simon Inger and Tracy Gardner
by Mailing List Admin 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar vjkjk(a)yahoo.com Thu Nov 8 11:17:00 IST 2012 PRESS RELEASE: 7th November 2012 Simon Inger and Tracy Gardner publish results of largest ever study into How Readers Discover Content in Scholarly Journals The report, which is the culmination of a 6-month research project and has the backing of leading publishers within STM, Humanities and Social Science, compares the changing reader behaviour between 2005 and 2012 and as a result looks at the impact on publisher and library web site design and function. Simon Inger and Tracy Gardner announced today the publication of a detailed report into discoverability of online content. Simon Inger, commenting on the reasoning behind the research said "There have been many studies using web logs that calculate where users of scholarly resources were referred from, but this approach doesn't indicate where those users started their research, merely the details of the last "hop" before hitting a content website. Discovery of academic content is complex with a plethora of discovery resources to choose from and many different routes to take. In order to expose content to the maximum number of potential readers, publishers and libraries need to understand these different routes and that is where this report can help them". This report is the output of a large-scale survey focussing on journal content discovery conducted during May, June and July of 2012. Over 19,000 responses were received from all over the world from readers in many different sectors, job roles and subject areas. The research repeats two earlier studies performed in 2005 by Scholarly Information Strategies (for whom the authors were consultants) and in 2008 by the authors. The shifts in reader preferences over time provide a valuable insight into reader navigation, the features that readers find useful in publisher web sites, and the role and effectiveness of library technologies. The 2012 survey was also updated to include questions about search engine preference and app use. Given such a large number of responses were received, this report goes much further than the previous two and is able to provide an insight into how readers in different sectors, regions, subject areas, and job roles behave. So, for example, answers to all the following questions can be found in the report: * In which subject areas, regions, job roles and sectors do readers make the most use of aggregated databases when searching for online articles? * Is Baidu, Google or Google Scholar the most popular search engine amongst students in China? * Which features do students, lecturers and academic researchers find most useful on Publisher web sites? * Which sectors make the most use of journal homepages and ToC Alerts? Tracy Gardner said "This report informs publishers, libraries, intermediaries and academics which resources the world's consumers prefer to use to discover scholarly content. It's an invaluable piece of research and we would like to wholeheartedly thank those organisations who supported us". The survey was supported by BMJ Group, CABI, Cambridge University Press, IOP Publishing, Nature Publishing Group, Palgrave Macmillan, Publishing Technology, RSC Publishing and SAGE. A summary report is available for free and the full report is available for 250 for organisations, 100 for academic libraries, and approximately 7 (or equivalent in other currencies) for individual use on Kindle (or Kindle viewers for PC, Mac, iPad). The full data set and the analytical tool are also available for purchase. See http://www.renewtraining.com/publications.htm for more details. ENDS Tracy Gardner TGM / Renew Training Tel: +44 (0) 7884 438007 Email: tracy at tgm.ox14.com Web: www.renewtraining.com NEW: How Readers Discover Content in Scholarly Journals - the results of a large scale reader survey - is now available for download at www.renewtraining.com/publications.htm Forwarded by Dr. J.K.Vijayakumar

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openings for the position of library trainees
by Mailing List Admin 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

RAJENDRA SINGH rajendra.lib(a)gmail.com Wed Nov 7 15:07:00 IST 2012 Dear Professional Colleagues, Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates. Thanks & regards, Rajendra Singh Assistant Manager (Lib.& Info.Service) IIIT-Delhi, Okhla Phase III New Delhi-110020, India -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Institute invites applications for the position of Library Trainee (s) on purely contract basis. Required Qualification: Bachelors Degree in any discipline with Certificate/Diploma/ Degree in Library and Information Science. Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years (As on 31.10.2012) Stipend: Between Rs.8,000/- and Rs.10,000/- p.m. depending upon qualification, experience etc. Selected trainees will be trained in various aspects of Library such as Acquisition, Cataloguing, Classification, Serial Control, New subscription/Renewal of Print and Electronic Journals, Circulation, Reference Service, Working on Institute Archive/Institutional Repository, RFID etc. The Library and Information Center may remain open till late hours on holidays and weekends. The Institute shall, however, try to accommodate schedule constraints. Interested candidates may send their resume along with a recent color passport size photograph via e-mail at library[at]iiitd.ac.in latest by 22.11.2012

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Database access: the subscription fee is not taxable
by Piyush Gupta 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Dear All Please see the link below: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/cjs0pKtmTJZGGy4hAiyN9J/Database-access-the-… A number of international companies are engaged in the business of data collation/organization and creation of databases and software. With the growth in the Indian financial services and software sector, Indian companies in these sectors often subscribe to such databases to know the international best practices, research reports, etc. Typically, the business arrangement is such that the customer would be given a non-exclusive licence for access to the vendor’s database on payment of an annual subscription fee. The issue that arises from a direct tax perspective is whether the payment of subscription charges to access such databases would be characterized as royalty income and would consequently trigger a withholding tax. *Also Read *Ketan Dalal and Manish Desai’s earlier columns<http://www.livemint.com/Articles/Authors.aspx?author=Ketan%20Dalal%20and%20…> The Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), in a case of FactSet Research Systems Inc., US (FactSet), said in a 30 June ruling that such subscription charges received by FactSet should not be subject to tax in India. In this context, it would be relevant to mention that the Madhya Pradesh high court, in the case of *CIT v. HEG Ltd, *dealing with the issue of payments made for the purchase of confidential data, has held that every information would not have the status of royalty. Although this decision deals with the purchase of data, its observation that every information should not have the status of royalty merely because of its commercial nature provides guidance on the taxability of transactions to access information/data even under the licensing arrangement. AAR, in the case of Dun and Bradstreet Espana S.A., has also held that payments for providing access to business information reports were not royalties or fee for technical services. The Bangalore tribunal in the case of *Wipro Ltd v. Income-tax officer* has held that payments made by Wipro Ltd towards annual subscription charges to Web-based foreign publishing houses for access to their databases would not be taxable as royalty under the Act or treaty. *FactSet case* FactSet is a company incorporated in the US. It maintains a database which is located outside India. This database contains financial information and other data on a large number of companies worldwide that is available in the public domain. FactSet enters into a master client licence agreement with customers under which it grants limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable rights to use its database, software tools, etc., and charges a subscription fee for this. FactSet does not carry out any business operations in India. FactSet sought a ruling from AAR on the following: • Whether the subscription fee received by it would be taxable in India under the provisions of the Act or the India-US Tax Treaty? • If the income is not taxable in India, whether its customers in India would have to withhold taxes under section 195 of the Act? • If FactSet has no other taxable income in India, whether it would be required to file its return of income in India? FactSet collates information/data available by applying its own methodology. This methodology is outside the public domain and the copyright in them is not transferred or licensed to the subscribers, who are only granted the right to view the information or access the database while online. Thus, subscribers are granted a right to use the copyrighted database and not the copyright in the database. After placing reliance on certain judicial precedents, FactSet contended that subscription fee received is not taxable as “royalty” under the Act/treaty. It was also contended that subscription fee is in the nature of “business income” and hence, in the absence of private equity in India, it is not taxable in India. Consequently, subscribers are not required to withhold taxes before making payments to the applicant. *Contention of revenue* The subscription fee paid to FactSet is for rights specified under the Copyright Act, 1957 [CP Act]. As per section 14(a)(i) of the CP Act (relating to reproducing and storing data) and section 14(a)(vi) (relating to right to adaptation of data), FactSet has granted rights in respect of “literary works” (including computer databases) to customers. Therefore, the applicant transfers the rights in the copyright of the database and hence, the subscription fees are “royalty” in nature. The subscription fee is for imparting any information on technical, industrial, commercial or scientific knowledge, experience or skill as per Article 12 of the tax treaty and hence, “royalty” in nature. Subscription fee could also be for the use of, or right to use, any industrial, commercial or scientific equipment as the server containing the database is used by customers as a point of interface. *Ruling of AAR* Subscription fee is not royalty. AAR relied on OECD commentaries and held that the payment to access databases is in the nature of business income, not royalty. The commentaries state that when the provider makes a repository of information available for customers to search and retrieve, or where special industry or investment reports are either sent or made available for purchase and download from an online catalogue or index, the payments made will be considered business income (falling within Article 7 of the tax treaty). Thus, AAR held that subscription fee received by FactSet is not royalty income on the following premise: • FactSet enters into a “non-exclusive” licence agreement with the customer whereby the customer is not granted the exclusive right to reproduce or adapt the work or distribute the contents of the database to others. • No proprietary rights or exclusive rights (that FactSet has in the database) are transferred to the subscriber. • FactSet doesn’t share its experience, techniques or the methodology employed in evolving the database with its subscribers and does not impart any information relating to this. • Subscription fee cannot be considered to be towards the use of “scientific equipment” as it is paid to make use of the facility to access the data/information collected and collated by the applicant in the database. • In the absence of PE, the subscription fee received by FactSet is not liable to be taxed in India as “business income”. FactSet does not have any obligation to file returns of income in India as the income is not liable to be taxed in India either as royalty or as business income. *Summary* This welcome ruling has upheld the view that subscription charges for accessing a database under a non-exclusive licence should not be characterized as royalty again. A string of judicial decisions has now established that such payment is not royalty. Given that Indian companies are also developing databases and are increasingly becoming recipients of such subscription fees from abroad, this will also enable such amounts not to be subjected to withholding tax in the overseas payer countries. *Ketan Dalal is executive director and Manish Desai is associate director, PricewaterhouseCoopers. Your comments and feedback are welcome at groundrules(a)livemint.com* *regards* * * *Piyush Kumar Gupta* *Emerald Group Publishing (India) Pvt Ltd* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Questionnaire on Open Access publishing
by Dimple Patel 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Prof. Thomas Eger <thomas.Eger(a)uni-hamburg.de> Date: 7 November 2012 18:38 Subject: Questionnaire on Open Access publishing To: tvk2k4(a)gmail.com Dear colleague, Together with my doctoral student, Marc Scheufen, I have created a questionnaire on the experience of academic scholars with and their perception of open access publishing. One of our objectives is to examine the commonalities and differences between the academic disciplines. For this purpose, we have conducted a pretest in all faculties of the University of Hamburg, which has been already completed and statistically evaluated. The interesting results encouraged us to extend the survey to all German universities and research institutions. Further surveys are planned for other European countries, the US and Australia. Since India is worldwide the number four in publishing academic open access journals we decided, in co-operation with Prof. Babu from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, to extend the survey to Indian universities and research institutions. We would kindly ask you to complete the questionnaire which you will find under the following link: http://www.equestionnaire.de/?q=10262 The completion of the questionnaire will take you around 10 minutes. Your participation will help to provide valuable information regarding the recent discussion on how to organize the dissemination of academic publications in a globalized and digital knowledge society. Thank you for your support! With kind regards, Thomas Eger -- Prof. Dr. Thomas Eger Vice-Dean for Research and International Affairs Director, Institute of Law & Economics University of Hamburg Rothenbaumchaussee 36, D-20148 Hamburg Tel +49- (0)40-42838-6777 Fax +49- (0)40-42838-6794 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [GOAL] {Disarmed} Major upgrade for the Open Access Tracking Project (OATP)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Peter Suber <peter.suber(a)gmail.com> To: SOAF post <sparc-oaforum(a)arl.org>; BOAI Forum post <boai-forum(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk>; GOAL post <goal(a)eprints.org> Sent: Saturday, 8 September 2012, 11:52 Subject: [GOAL] {Disarmed} Major upgrade for the Open Access Tracking Project (OATP) * Announcement (cross-posted) * The Open Access Tracking Project (OATP) is starting a transition to TagTeam, a new and more versatile tagging platform. This is a significant improvement to the project, and may also count as long-awaited. At least I've been looking forward to this day for more than two years. OATP is a social-tagging project I launched in April 2009 with the twofold purpose of alerting readers to new OA developments and organizing knowledge about OA. For more about OATP, see the project home page <bit.ly/oatrackingproject> or my article about the project in SOAN for May 2009 <MailScanner has detected definite fraud in the website at "goo.gl". Do not trust this website: http://goo.gl/f6cVe>. TagTeam is a new open-source tagging service I developed with Dan Collis-Puro at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society. For more about TagTeam, see the TagTeam site <tagteam.harvard.edu/> or my short introduction <bit.ly/tagteam-about>, "What is TagTeam?" OATP readers follow new OA developments by reading one or more project feeds, and OATP taggers tag new OA developments for themselves and for readers. Until now, both kinds of OATP participant had to use Connotea, the tagging platform from the Nature Publishing Group. The transition means that readers should switch from Connotea feeds to TagTeam feeds, and that taggers are now free to use other tagging platforms, such as Delicious, CiteULike, Connotea, or TagTeam itself. If you've previously participated in OATP as a reader or tagger, it's easy to continue to participate. If you haven't previously participated, it's easy to get started. For the details, see our handout on the transition. http://oad.simmons.edu/oadwiki/Transition_to_TagTeam Here's a quick summary of the transition handout: (1) To participate as a reader If you subscribe to any OATP feeds from Connotea, it's time to switch to the counterpart feeds from TagTeam. If you've never subscribed to the OATP feed, this is a good time to start. The feed is available in RSS or Atom, and will soon be available by email, Twitter, and other formats. Here are the RSS and Atom versions of the primary project feed: http://tagteam.harvard.edu/remix/oatp/items.rss http://tagteam.harvard.edu/remix/oatp/items.atom If you want to read the feed without subscribing, just visit the HTML version whenever you'd like to catch up on what the project taggers have discovered. http://tagteam.harvard.edu/remix/oatp Starting September 17, my assistants and I will stop tagging for OATP through Connotea. Starting then, the Connotea project feeds will become less and less comprehensive. The only way to get comprehensive OATP feeds will be through TagTeam. Please use the next ten days to subscribe to the new TagTeam feeds of your choice. For the next ten days, my assistants and I will tag new developments in both Connotea and TagTeam. Hence, neither early-switchers nor late-switchers should miss anything. Also on September 17, the OATP Twitter feed <twitter.com/oatp> will switch from the Connotea source to the TagTeam source. (2) To participate as a tagger If you previously used Connotea to tag new items for OATP, you may continue to tag from Connotea if you like. Or you may switch to a different tagging platform, such as Delicious or CiteULike. You may switch to any tagging platform that generates RSS or Atom feeds for each tag. Or you may tag directly from TagTeam. It's your choice, and you may use more than one platform if you like. All you have to do is notify us so that OATP can subscribe to the feed of items you tag for the project. OATP will then braid those items together with items tagged by others, remove duplicates, merge the tags, and make the resulting feeds available to project readers. For details on how to tag for OATP from the tagging platform of your choice, see the transition handout. http://oad.simmons.edu/oadwiki/Transition_to_TagTeam The development of TagTeam 1.0 focused on architecture, basic functions, and efficiency, not the elegance of the look and feel. Version 2.0 will add a slew of new features and include an aesthetic makeover. We're still near the start of this exciting project. Review of the basic links: * Transition to TagTeam, <MailScanner has detected definite fraud in the website at "goo.gl". Do not trust this website: http://goo.gl/rqz0i> * What is TagTeam? <bit.ly/tagteam-about> * TagTeam itself, <tagteam.harvard.edu/> * OATP itself, <bit.ly/oatrackingproject> Also see the version of this announcement on my blog at G+. https://plus.google.com/109377556796183035206/posts/2NdDHncTLvN Thanks, Peter Peter Suber Director, Harvard Open Access Project Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet & Society Senior Researcher, SPARC bit.ly/suber-gplus _Open Access_, MIT Press, 2012 <bit.ly/oa-book> _______________________________________________ GOAL mailing list GOAL(a)eprints.org http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/goal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Retro-Conversion of Bangla/Assamese/Sindhi/Malayalam Language Books.
by Sufian Ahmad 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Dear Professionals! Sahitya Akademi Library is in the process of Retro-Conversion of language books (Bangla/Assamese/Sindhi/Malayalam). Professionals having knowledge of MARC 21 and basic typing knowledge of the concerned language may contact the urgently. Payment will be made on entry basis. The Librarian, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhawan, 35, Ferozshah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi-110001 Contact No. 011-23387386 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Use of Open Source Platforms and Systems in Library at New Mumbai on 9th and 16th December, 2012
by Dattatray Phadke 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Dear Sir, Kindly arrange to post the following message to all LIS Forum members . Thanks Phadke Dear Librarians and LIS Professionals, Pillai Centre for Advances in Library Information Technology and Research ,New Panvel,New Mumbai is set to organise above workshop as apart of their PGDILIT course 2012-13.The workshop would be* on 9th and 16 the December,2012 at New Mumbai*.With a view to give opportunity to others we invite participation to this workshop by interested librarians and LIS professionals against registration fee.One can see the details of workshop contents etc by visiting following link: http://www.piit.ac.in/departments/pgdilit/pgdilitworkshops.asp We expect that interested librarians and library professionals would avail this opportunity and librarians would motivate their colleagues and staff to attend the workshop -- Thanking you, D.N.Phadke,Ph.D. Coordinator,PGDILIT Consultant Librarian,PIIT Dr.K.M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus Sector 16,New Panvel,New Mumbai,Mumbai 410206 Contact Phone No.022-27451700/6100, 022-27463739( Extn.151) Mob.+919869786186 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Talks in connection with National Library Week 2012
by faisal sl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear All, Kerala Library Association (KLA <http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org>) cordially invite you to the Talks to be organized by its State and Regional Committees in connection with the National Library Week 2012. 1. Invited Talk on *“Is library & Information Profession at the cross road?” *by *Dr. Kaiser M. Khan*, *Associate Professor, Dept of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University* on 16 Nov. 2012 at 3 pm at the DLIS Lecture Hall, Kerala University Library, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, to be organized by KLA State Committee. 2. Invited Talk on “*Re-engineering Library Services*” by *Dr. M.D. Baby*, *Professor and Head, DLIS, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences* on 16 Nov. 2012 at 10.30 am at MG University Library Hall, to be organized by KLA Kottayam Region (For details contact Mr Vimal Kumar V., Secretary, KLA Kottayam Region, Mob: 9846496323) 3. Invited Talk on “*Impact of Mass media on Reading*” by *Mrs Priya A.S., **famous Malayalam novelist and short story writer *on 21 Nov. 2012 at 3 pm at Library Hall, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin, to be organized by KLA Ernakulam Region (For details contact Mr P.J. Manuel, Secretary, KLA Ernakulam Region, Mob: 9496276307 *) * With regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association <http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org%20>(KLA) Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC XXV National Seminar- Dec. 10-13, 2012-reminder
by Shibu.K.M 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University, Puducherry in association with Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) is organizing *IASLIC XXV National Seminar* on the theme *“Intellectual Property Rights: **Problems and Prospects with Special Reference to Library and Information Services”* during December 10-13, 2012. The venue of the Seminar will be Pondicherry University, Puducherry. We request you to kindly participate in the seminar and make it a grand success. For registration and accommodation please log on to http://lib.pondiuni.edu.in/iaslic2012 Thanks and regards K.M. Shibu Assistant Librarian University Library Pondicherry University Puducherry-605 014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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openings for the position of library trainees
by RAJENDRA SINGH 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates. Thanks & regards, Rajendra Singh Assistant Manager (Lib.& Info.Service) IIIT-Delhi, Okhla Phase III New Delhi-110020, India -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Openings for the position of Library Trainees in IIITD Library & Information Centre The Institute invites applications for the position of Library Trainee (s) on purely contract basis. Required Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Certificate/Diploma/ Degree in Library and Information Science. Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years (As on 31.10.2012) Stipend: Between Rs.8,000/- and Rs.10,000/- p.m. depending upon qualification, experience etc. Selected trainees will be trained in various aspects of Library such as Acquisition, Cataloguing, Classification, Serial Control, New subscription/Renewal of Print and Electronic Journals, Circulation, Reference Service, Working on Institute Archive/Institutional Repository, RFID etc. The Library and Information Center may remain open till late hours on holidays and weekends. The Institute shall, however, try to accommodate schedule constraints. Interested candidates may send their resume along with a recent color passport size photograph via e-mail at library[at]iiitd.ac.in latest by 22.11.2012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A special article tracing HBR Magazine's 90-Year History
by Venkata Kesavan 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Friend, You may like to read the special article, entitled, 'Inventing HBR' by Julia Kirby, published in the Harvard Business Review South Asia, November 2012, pp. 74 - 78. This special article traces the 90-year history of the world-renowned Harvard Business Review magazine, since its genesis in 1922. This is worth reading for fellow LIS professionals. One can currently access this article online from the HBR - Global website at: <http://hbr.org/2012/11/inventing-hbr/ar/1> http://hbr.org/2012/11/inventing-hbr/ar/1 Regards, R. VENKATA KESAVAN DGM & HEAD TIMES ARCHIVES & KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (TAKC) THE TIMES GROUP THE TIMES OF INDIA BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR DR. D. N. ROAD MUMBAI 400 001 PH: (B): +91-22-66353535 (EXT.: 4470) CELL: 09323812172 TAKC - Knowledge is Our Heritage EoM -- Make Smarter Career Decisions. Find out which company, role and industry is right for you. Visit jobbuzz.timesjobs.com to find out. Get company reviews and ratings, salary details, interview information, interview questions and more Disclaimer :----- The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of misdelivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorised and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of the specific TIMES GROUP company. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Assistant Librarian at TISB
by Benny M D 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Moderator, Kindly post the below job opening (Assistant Librarian )information to the LIS-Forum . Thank you Benny M.D. HoD, Department of Library TISB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Professionals, I am writing to you from The International School Bangalore (TISB). We are a reputed and expanding coeducational, secular, Pre Kg-Grade XII international residential school in Bangalore, certified by The International Baccalaureate Organization, Geneva and University of Cambridge, UK. TISB is a part of a chain of institutions of the NPS group of schools which are located in Bangalore, Chennai and Singapore. Our schools are as follows: 1. NPS Rajajinagar - www.npsrnr.com 2. NPS Indiranagar - www.npsinr.com 3. NPS Chennai - www.npschennai.com 4. NAFL - www.npsinr.com/index.php?file=other_branches_nps_nafl 5. TISB- www.tisb.org 6. NPS Koromangala - www.npskrm.com 7. NPS International School Singapore - www.npsinternational.com.sg 8. NPS HSR- www.npshsr.com To propel its academic, co-curricular and pastoral support programmes and to manage its campus, TISB is looking for an Assistant Librarian to join its team of faculty. An Applicant must: • Complete a minimum one year full time Apprentice Training after the completion of MLISc in leading educational institutions • Work experience in any of the major Library Management Software like SLIM, LIBSYS, Koha, Greenstone etc. • Practical knowledge in Library Classification Systems like DDC/ UDC / Library of Congress • Have excellent written and oral communication abilities in English. • Enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment. • Have great openness to learn and innovate constantly. • Be computer savvy and comfortable with the use of technology. • Contribute to the richness of life in the boarding houses. • Enjoy the synergy of teamwork. • Delight in spontaneity and share the interests of youngsters. Applicants confident of making a substantial contribution to this remarkable international school of proven quality and looking to make long term careers should send detailed Curriculum Vitae with two references, a recent passport size photograph, copies of relevant certificates and a one page essay on ‘How you will contribute to TISB” If applying by email, please indicate the position applied for in the subject line and address to: hr(a)tisb.ac.in Best wishes, --------------------------------------------------- Lenora Fernandes HR & PR Executive The International School Bangalore [TISB] INDIA www.tisb.org Phone: +91-80-22634900 Fax: +91-80-27822553 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA/C-DAC Workshop on Information Security Awareness, 1 Dec.2012, Thiruvananthapuram
by faisal sl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Kerala Library Association (KLA) in collaboration with the Centre for Development for Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad is organizing a Half Day Workshop on “Information Security Awareness” on 1st December 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram. Objectives: To give awareness about the common online information security issues. To equip the participants with tools and techniques to tackle different information security issues. Who should participate: The Workshop is primarily intended for Library and Information Science Professionals, Researchers and LIS Students. Maximum intake is 40 on a first come first served basis. Venue: Lecture Hall, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University Library Buildings, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram-695034, Kerala Date and Time: 1 December 2012, 9.00 am to 1.30 p.m. Tentative Programme: 9:00AM – 9:30AM : Registration 9.30AM-10.00AM : Inauguration 10:00AM – 11:30AM: Introduction, why awareness is important, what do you use internet for ?, Basic Security concepts, layer wise attacks. Major common online attacks, Identity theft, phishing, malicious applications. 11:30AM – 11:45AM: Tea Break 11:45AM – 1:15PM: Password attacks, tips, Email and Chat risks, cyber bullying (Examples, Tips) , Importance of Copyrights, Social Networking risks, (Examples, Tips) Secure PC, Firewall, Updates, Antivirus. Interaction and feedback. 1:15PM – 1:30PM: Concluding session Resource Person: Mr.Gnana Seelan, Project Engineer, C-DAC Hyderabad Registration: Registration is free. For online registration: http://kla-c-dacworkshoponinformation.splashthat.com/ OR http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/online-registration-kla-c-dac-wor… Details: http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ http://klaweblog.wordpress.com Contact: Dr A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA, Mob: 09446428163 E-mail: agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in S.L.Faisal, General secretary, KLA, Mob: 09447699724 E-mail: slfaizal(a)gmail.com *********************************************************************************************************** Thanks S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association (KLA) Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Stress Management through Meditation and Music on Saturday, 17th November 2012 from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m
by Mohan HR 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for a unique programme on "Stress Management through Meditation and Music" on Saturday, 17th November 2012 from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2012/mm-121117.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. As the seats are limited, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/bVK7d With regards HR Mohan Chairman, IEEE CS http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ INVITATION ===================================================== A Unique Programme On Stress Management through Meditation and Music Realise the power of the mind for a healthy life & role of music in controlling the mind A lecture on body, mind, stress and disease Music Therapy based on Chakras Conducted by Dr. P. S. Lalitha Reiki Grandmaster and Acupuncturist Founder- Art of Healing Chief Guest Padma Bhushan, Kalaimamani Smt. P. Susheela Playback singer and Famous Tamil compositions on controlling the mind Compositions on Saranaghathy” (ஸரணாகதி) surrendering to the Divine power Rendered by Padma Seshadri Sisters Randhini-Roshini Guided meditation for self healing and for relaxing the mind & body Date: Saturday, 17th November 2012 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arkay Convention Centre, ‘Oms Lakshana’, III floor, 148, Royapettah High Road, Luz, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004 Phone: 24661130/9381007317 ALL ARE WELCOME Valet Parking available For more details on the programme, please contact 9840044198 (Before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m.) www.pslalitha.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This programme is organised in association with Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for fulltext article
by Ravi Hullur 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Dear All LIS Professionals Our faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard Caesarean section-past, present and what of the future? 1988, Vol. 8, No. 3, Pages 201-205 MMP13 polymorphism decreases risk for dental caries. *Caries Res 2012; 46:401-407 (DOI: 10.1159/000339379* -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee- Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd-Bangalore
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D) 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Dear Sir, Please circulate this to LIS Forum members: Role: Project Trainee, Library (on contract) No.of Position: one Organization:Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd Functional Area: Library operations. Qualification: Diploma in Library Science(Full time) + with any Full time Bachelor Degree (B.A or B.Com or B.Sc) Experience: 1- 2 Years. Working experience in different sections of the special library (Industry/R&D Centres) Location: RBEI, K-Centre & Information Services, Bangalore. Candidate should be willing to relocate to other locations for Coimbatore or Vice Versa, in case of need. Essential Skills: Language skills: * Fluency in English Language. Library Science Skills: * Acquisition- Printed & e-books, Cataloguing (AACR2), Classification (DDC/UDC), Article Indexing, Reference Service, and Circulation service, serial control, Information Search-Manual & online, CAS, SDI and Stock Verification. Proficient in using any one of the following library applications-Libsys or NewGenLib or Koha for library automation & user services Computer: * Proficient in/hands on experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook). Newsletter Designing using HTML( HTML Tools- MS Front page or MS Studio Ulitmate or similar) Desirable Skills: * Catalogue & Archive electronic resources (differnet file formats) using Digital Library applications like GSDL or DSpace or E Print). Send youre resume to/Contact: Mr. Vikrant Hiremath, Human Resources, RBEI e-Mail ID: Vikrant.Hiremath(a)in.bosch.com<mailto:Vikrant.Hiremath@in.bosch.com> Regards Emmanuel -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Needed
by Mahesh *Y* 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Dear Sir/Madam, One of our faculty members needed below article for his research work. Please send it to me. *1. The Viscosity of Liquid Metals and Alloys* - L. Battezzati<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0001616089900643#> 1<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0001616089900643#AFF1> , - A.L. Greer<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0001616089900643#> 2<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0001616089900643#AFF2> Volume 37, Issue 7<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00016160/37/7>, July 1989, Pages 1791–1802 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0001-6160(89)90064-3, -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh. Y Librarian, Shri Pillappa College of Engineering, Eranna Education Trust Bangalore-89. ** * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AICTE has changed mandatory subscription for e-journals
by Tejas Shitut 03 Nov '12

03 Nov '12

Dear All, This is to inform you that AICTE has again changed the mandatory subscription of e- journals, kindly check below link for updated Approval process handbook 2013-14 http://www.aicte-india.org/downloads/Approval_Process_Handbook_091012.pdf -- Thanks & Regards, * * *Tejas S. Shitut* *Assistant Librarian* Kohinoor Business School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kohinoor Educational Complex, Kohinoor City, Kirol Road, Off. L.B.S. Marg, Kurla West,Mumbai- 400070 I Gmail@: tsadidas | Mobile : +91 9892150381 I DD : 02267887729 Please Visit: http://kbsinformationcenter.blogspot.com *It’s our responsibility to handover Green Earth to next generation.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Rajyothsava Award, 2012
by SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE 03 Nov '12

03 Nov '12

Dear All : It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that Dr. L.B. Kalburgi, Chairman, Business Group, Tagore Library, The Auckland Indian Association, New Zealand, was awarded with the prestigious *Karnataka Rajyothsava Award, 2012 *on 1st November 2012. Dr. Kalburgi was a student of Karnatak University, Dharwad as well as of DRTC (ISI), Bangalore. Dr. Kalburgi can be contacted at : kalburgi(a)ihug.co.nz K.N. Prasad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebration
by Vimal Kumar V. 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

Kerala Library Association, Kottayam region and Mahatma Gandhi University Library is organising a talk. The details are provided below: Date: 16 November 2012 Title of the Talk: Re-engineering Library Services Speaker: Dr.M.D.BABY Prof. & Head of the Dept. of Library and Information Science Rajagiri School of Library and Information Sciences, Ernakulam. Venue: MG University Library Seminar Hall. Time of the programme: 11:00 AM All are requested to participate in the function. -- Vimal Kumar V. Secretary, KLA Kottayam Region Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.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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Request for a paper
by Arup Raychaudhury 02 Nov '12

02 Nov '12

We need the following article for one of our members. Please help. Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing – ICAISC 2008 Lecture Notes in Computer Science Volume 5097, 2008, pp 265-272 >From Ensemble of Fuzzy Classifiers to Single Fuzzy Rule Base Classifier Marcin Korytkowski, Leszek Rutkowski, Rafał Scherer -- Arup Raychaudhury ------------------------------------------------- Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700108 Phone:0-33-2575-2106 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian: Man of the Millennium-US Award]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Librarian: Man of the Millennium-US Award From: "Ishwar Goudar" <goudarishwar(a)googlemail.com> Date: Wed, October 31, 2012 6:25 pm To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Professional Colleagues, Herewith I have forwarded a mail with the details of an extraordinary personality, who worked as* Librarian,* donated entire earnings of 30 years service including retirement benefits in lacs and US award (Man of the Millennium) money of Rs. 30 crores for the needy. Most appreciable fact is that he worked in hotel for his livelihood without touching his salary. Mr. Rajanikanth, the popular cine idol adopted him as his father. Let us be proud of him that he served as Librarian. I don't know if this posting was already done through Lis-forum. Even then it is worthwhile item to be repeated. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser University of Mysore ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ramesha M H <ramesha.mh(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 6:32 PM Subject: (KSWF-NIRATANKA) Man of the Millennium..... To: niratanka_socialwork <niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com> DO YOU KNOW Mr. Kalyana sundaram ? *Man of the Millennium.....* *Good Morning dear all* [image: Description: http://www.tamilvanan.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/palam-kalyanas…]<https://creator.zoho.com/teameverest/chennai-everest-visits/#Form:Everest_6> *Mr.Kalayanasundaram worked as a Librarian for 30 years. Every month in his 30 year experience(service), he donated his entire salary to help the needy. He worked as a server in a hotel to meet his needs. He donated even his pension amount of about ten lakh rupees to the needy.* * * *He is the first person in the world to spend the entire earnings for a social cause. In recognition to his service, the American government honoured him with the Man of the Millennium award. He received a sum of Rs 30 crores as part of this award which he distributed entirely for the needy as usual.* * * *Moved by his passion to help others, Super Star Rajinikanth adopted him as his father. He still stays as a bachelor and dedicated his entire life for serving the society. You can read more about him here<http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/08/22/stories/2004082209260200.htm> .* *See the attachment also.* * * *All our Politicians, Film stars, Business magnets, cricketers Press and we all Indians should be PROUD and also should be ashamed of ourselves. American Government has honored him but we Indians even don't know that such a personality exist amongst us.* * * *Atleast have the courtesy to pass this on and on till the whole world comes to know about this Great Good **Samaritan.* * * *Hat's off Kalayanasundaram.. We Indians are extremely proud of you and proudly say "THIS HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA"* *"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."* * * [image: Fun & Info @ Keralites.net] -- Regards *MH Ramesha MSW, PGDELT* NIRATANKA *Editor, Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu,* *PH 9980066890* * https://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1343514822 http://twitter.com/rameshaniratank http://socialwork-samajkaryadahejjegalu.blogspot.in/ http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?locale=en_US&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1… http://socialworkniratanka.wordpress.com/ Website www.niratanka.org * * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups " Professional Socialworkers' Forum" group. To post to this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vecancy in RRRLF
by Veeru 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Dear all *RAJA RAMMOHUN ROY LIBRARY FOUNDATION Ministry of Culture, Government of India Block DD-34, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 064 *Applications are invited for recruitment to the post of Field Officer on Direct Recruitment as per the following particulars* * *1.Name of the post* : *Field Officer* *2. Pay Scale* : Pay Band (2) Rs.9300 – 34800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- plus usual allowances as admissible under Central Government and Foundation’s rule. *3. Number of Post* : 2 (Two) (Unreserved), 1 post for Southern Zonal Office at Chennai and 1 post for Western Zonal Office at Mumbai. *4. Educational and other qualifications: Essential: * a) Master’s degree of a recognized university; b) 5 years experience in Library / Educational Administrative works; c) Proficiency in Hindi and English and in any one of the regional languages of the zone where the vacancy occurs; d) Certificate course in computer applications equivalent to ‘O’ level foundation course from a DOEACC recognized institute. *Desirable: * a) Degree in Library science from a recognized university. 5. Age : Not exceeding 30 Years. *For more details please visit website*:* http://rrrlf.nic.in/rrlf1.htm** http://rrrlf.nic.in/pdf/adv_field_officer.pdf* Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(a)gmail.com* * * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in RBI Mumbai.
by वैभव गायकवाड 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

*Respected All, * * Reserve Bank of India invites applications from Library and Information Science Graduates for appointment on contract basis in its DEPR Library located in Mumbai. * *Job Profile* The Library and Information Science Graduates will attend to the work relating to creation of entire database of the books as well as completion of bar-coding and shelving of all the old books including creation of bibliographic details and other related work in the Bank’s Central Office Library. *Number of Posts and Period of contract* Four Library and Information Science Graduates will be selected for being engaged on contract basis and their period of contract will be ninety (90) days from the date of their taking up the appointment. *Eligibility* Candidates having a Degree in the Library and Information Science obtained from a recognised Institute/College may apply for the contract appointment in the Bank. *Mode of Application* Eligible candidates should apply for the contract appointment in the format<http://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/content/pdfs/DEPRC251210_B.pdf>given below through their respective institutes. The Institutes / Colleges may forward the applications of eligible candidates alongwith their recommendations to the Officer-in-Charge, Department of Economic and Policy Research, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Fort, Mumbai-400001 in the prescribed form. If it is not possible to submit the applications through respective institutes, it may be submitted direct to the Bank. Last date for receipt of applications is November 15, 2012. *Selection* An interview will be conducted to select the Library and Information Science Graduates for contract appointment. The candidates will be shortlisted from among the applications received on the basis of their academic qualifications and other record furnished by them. Interviews will be held for the shortlisted candidates at the office indicated above. The candidates will have to make their own arrangement for attending the interview. The Bank will not reimburse any expenses incurred by the candidates for attending the interview. *Remuneration* The Library and Information Science Graduates engaged on contract basis will be paid an all inclusive monthly stipend of ` 12,000/- (Rupees twelve thousand only) each. They will not be entitled to any other perquisites or reimbursements. *Bank’s canteen facility* The canteen facility available to Bank’s employees will also be made available to the Library and Information Science Graduates engaged on contract basis. *Bank’s accommodation* Bank shall not provide any accommodation to the Library and Information Science Graduates engaged on contract basis. No perquisites/allowances/reimbursements or facilities other than those mentioned above shall be available to the Library and Information Science Graduates engaged on contract basis. The engagement of the Library and Information Science Graduates in the Bank shall be purely temporary and shall not entitle them to any right or claim to a job/appointment in the Bank. Source :- http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=2589 -- Thanks Vaibhav D. Gaikwad Assistant Librarian Central Library at Mahatma Gandhi Mission, Dental College & Hospital, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : vaibhav.gaikwad2(a)gmail.com http://vaibhavgaikwad.blogspot.com http://www.slideshare.net/vaibhavgaikwad/liblive-cddvd-dspace-manual @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET Exam Advertisement Declared (December 30, 2012)
by Veeru 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Dear all, The University Grants Commission announces holding of the National Eligibility Test (NET) on 30th December 2012 (SUNDAY) Important dates : i) Last date for Applying On-Line 16 -11-2012 ii) Last date for receiving the printout of online Application Form (one copy) and Attendance Slip (one copy) at the respective Coordinating University opted by the candidate (with fee receipt & category certificate(s) ) 22/11/2012 Fore more details please visit: *http://ugcnetonline.in/notification.php* -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(a)gmail.com* * * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement of the SATKAL Awards for 2012, and PLA Award for 2011 and 2012
by Jagtar Singh 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Dear Professional Colleagues and Friends, We are pleased to announce the following awards respectively by the Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) and the Punjab Library Association (Regd.) (PLA). These awards will be conferred on the award recipients on 06 November 2012 at the Inaugural Function of the ‘One Day Seminar on Reading in the Internet Era’ and the SATKAL Annual Function 2012 being held at Punjabi University Patiala (Punjab). *SATKAL Awards:* SATKAL National Librarian Award 2012- Dr. B.S. Kadmani, Scientific Officer “G”, BARC, Mumbai; SATKAL Women Librarian Award 2012 - Dr. R. Samyuktha, Librarian, Pondicherry University, Puducherry; SATKAL Young Librarian Award 2012 - Dr Sanjay Kataria, Librarian, Banasthali University, Rajasthan; SATKAL School Librarian Award 2012 - Mrs. Madhu, Librarian, Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar *PLA Award:* PLA-Prof. MP Satija Award for Professional Excellence 2011 - Prof. A.S. Chandel, NEHU, Shillong. PLA-Prof. MP Satija Award for Professional Excellence 2012 - Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev, Chicago, USA. Hearty congratulations to the award recipients. Jagtar Singh Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, SATKAL, President, PLA, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebration/Felcitation on 18.10.12 at Anna University]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

From: "Arunachalam Hariharan" <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tue, October 30, 2012 12:53 pm Dear Members and Professional Colleagues, Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is organizing the following Special Programmes/events/function,Â jointly with Central Library, Anna University, Chennai: National Library Week Celebrations Get-together of LIS Professionals Special Lecture cum Discussion HonoringÂ Ph.D Awardees HonoringÂ NET/SLET holders Honoring Retired Professionals Reorganization SALIS Chennai Chapter Date: 18th Nov 2012 Time: 10 A.M Venue: Seminar Hall, Central Library, Anna University,Chennai Hence, those who have awarded Ph.D andÂ cleared NET/SET exams recently and also professionals retired recentlyÂ are requested to send their namesÂ and other details to the following email ids: For Ph.D awardess Name, mobile, email id, Designation, topic, awarded year, University, Guide/Supervisor Name) For NET/SET holders: Name, mobile, email id, Designation, NET/SET, Year of completion, Registration No For Retired Professionals Name, mobile, email id, Designation, institution (where retired, brief bio-data with achievements) Please note that the mementoes for the Phd Awardees/Net/SET holders/Retired professionals will be given only in person. Therefore, those who are able attend the function only requested to give their names and other details on or before 5th November 2012, as given above to: 1. rmksivaji(a)yahoo.com 9444090372 2. pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com 9940614272 3 . manimlis(a)yahoo.com 9942020895 Please note that NO TA/DA will be given to receive the mementoes or attend the function. Professionals who wish to attend the function also requested to enroll their names on or before 5ht Nov 2012. This will help us to plan for making further arrangements. Prgramme: 10. 00 A.M â Welcome AddressÂ - Dr. S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS 10.05. Special Address by Dr. G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai 10.10 National Library Week Celebrations Special Address by Senior Professionals/Guests Lecture Discussion 11.30 Tea break 11.45 Felicitation to Ph.D Awardees/NET/SET Holder/Retired Professionals 01.25 Vote of Thanks â Mr. S.Swaminathan, General Secretary, SALIS 01.30 Working Lunch 02.15 Reorganization of SALIS Chennai Chapter 02.30 -03.55 Discussions 04.00 P.M Vote Thanks, Dr. P.Panneerselvam, Secretary, SALIS Chennai Chapter All are requested to participate in the function For Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Dr. S.Surianarayanan President Dr.G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai Mr.S.Swaminathan General Secretary Mr. GG Sivakumar Chairman, Chennai Chapter Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Secretary, Chennai Chapter Â ---------------------------------------------------------- SALIS: To Reach the Unreached ----------------------------------------------------------

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Librarian: Man of the Millennium-US Award
by Ishwar Goudar 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, Herewith I have forwarded a mail with the details of an extraordinary personality, who worked as* Librarian,* donated entire earnings of 30 years service including retirement benefits in lacs and US award (Man of the Millennium) money of Rs. 30 crores for the needy. Most appreciable fact is that he worked in hotel for his livelihood without touching his salary. Mr. Rajanikanth, the popular cine idol adopted him as his father. Let us be proud of him that he served as Librarian. I don't know if this posting was already done through Lis-forum. Even then it is worthwhile item to be repeated. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser University of Mysore ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ramesha M H <ramesha.mh(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 6:32 PM Subject: (KSWF-NIRATANKA) Man of the Millennium..... To: niratanka_socialwork <niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com> DO YOU KNOW Mr. Kalyana sundaram ? *Man of the Millennium.....* *Good Morning dear all* [image: Description: http://www.tamilvanan.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/palam-kalyanas…]<https://creator.zoho.com/teameverest/chennai-everest-visits/#Form:Everest_6> *Mr.Kalayanasundaram worked as a Librarian for 30 years. Every month in his 30 year experience(service), he donated his entire salary to help the needy. He worked as a server in a hotel to meet his needs. He donated even his pension amount of about ten lakh rupees to the needy.* * * *He is the first person in the world to spend the entire earnings for a social cause. In recognition to his service, the American government honoured him with the ‘Man of the Millennium’ award. He received a sum of Rs 30 crores as part of this award which he distributed entirely for the needy as usual.* * * *Moved by his passion to help others, Super Star Rajinikanth adopted him as his father. He still stays as a bachelor and dedicated his entire life for serving the society. You can read more about him here<http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/08/22/stories/2004082209260200.htm> .* *See the attachment also.* * * *All our Politicians, Film stars, Business magnets, cricketers Press and we all Indians should be PROUD and also should be ashamed of ourselves. American Government has honored him but we Indians even don't know that such a personality exist amongst us.* * * *Atleast have the courtesy to pass this on and on till the whole world comes to know about this Great Good **Samaritan.* * * *Hat's off Kalayanasundaram.. We Indians are extremely proud of you and proudly say "THIS HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA"* *"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."* * * [image: Fun & Info @ Keralites.net] -- Regards *MH Ramesha MSW, PGDELT* NIRATANKA *Editor, Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu,* *PH 9980066890* * https://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1343514822 http://twitter.com/rameshaniratank http://socialwork-samajkaryadahejjegalu.blogspot.in/ http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?locale=en_US&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1… http://socialworkniratanka.wordpress.com/ Website www.niratanka.org * * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups " Professional Socialworkers' Forum" group. To post to this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Respiratory Medicine 2011 Jan
by LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

We required following articles for readers. "PERIODONTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRACTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE" Respiratory Medicine, Jan 2011, 105 (1)-67-73. Kindly do cooperation. -- Thanking You DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH PIPARIYA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for the International Journal
by Lata Suresh 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

*International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices* This Bi-annual Journal provides a forum for advancing the organizational, technical, human, and cognitive issues associated with the creation, capture, transfer and use of information and knowledge management in the organizations. *Brief introduction* The International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices, bring together academicians, researchers, information scientists to focus on understanding the modern development in the field of Library and Information Science and establishing new collaboration in this area. This journal is going to be helpful for students, researchers, teachers as well as the librarians who are communicating knowledge requirements to service providers, planning and managing the delivery of knowledge, communicating the availability of knowledge to the end-user community, monitoring the use of the knowledge assets and delivering the value of the knowledge to the end-user community. *Objective* The primary objective of the International Journal of Knowledge Management & Practices (IJKMP) is to provide a forum for advancing the organizational, technical, human, and cognitive issues associated with the creation, capture, transfer and use of information and knowledge management in the organizations. This Journal will share knowledge among researchers and practitioners with respect to the development, implementation and maintenance of effective knowledge management systems in the libraries and information centres. This journal publishes high quality empirical and theoretical research covering all aspects of knowledge management and information systems. In addition to full-length research manuscripts, the journal publishes insightful research and practice notes as well as case studies from all areas of knowledge management. *Focus and Scope* IJKM aims to -publish latest and quality research articles in the multidisciplinary area of knowledge management and Information Technology, -to disseminate latest developments, research activities, important work done in the field of Library and Information Science and Technology -to exchange knowledge, experience, issues and solutions among professionals and other interested groups -to foster a platform for leading research in the emerging new landscape of library practices, which requires the integration of knowledge and learning. Possible topics include (but are not limited to): Knowledge management and learning strategies Knowledge management and research Knowledge construction in e-learning Knowledge modeling and visualization Knowledge-based learning systems Learning and knowledge portals Web-based learning and teaching Strategies for e-learning development E-learning in the workplace Electronic performance support systems for libraries Web-based learning and knowledge communities IT security and privacy issues in Libraries Workflow management in Libraries Medical informatics E-healthcare and Information Centres *Interested in submitting to this journal?* We recommend that you review the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step submission process. Portal is exclusively meant for submission of manuscript. In case of any general query/clarification/technical issue, please write to us at Email ID: info(a)publishingindia.com or call us at 09899775880 *Chief Editor* Lata Suresh, Librarian, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, IMT Manesar, Haryana; Ph: 9911126706 -- Best wishes and regards... LATA SURESH Librarian Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 -- *Best wishes and regards... ?* LATA SURESH Librarian Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in-Interview for PG Trainee - Library Science on 9.11.2012 at CSIR-SERC
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Walk-in-Interview for PG Trainee - Library Science on 9.11.2012 at CSIR-SERC Place: Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre No. Of post: 1 Qualification: M.L.I.Sc First Class Stipend: Rs.10,000/month Period: 1 year For more details, please visit http://www.serc.res.in CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai is one of the premier national laboratoriesÂ under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC is a leading research institution in the field of structural engineering at the national and international levels. CSIR-SERC has excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components. CSIR-SERC services are being extensively used by the Central/State Governments and public/private sector undertakings. Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-SERC Nestled amidst the greenery in the campus, is the Knowledge Resource Division (KRD) set up on modern lines. Providing invaluable support to researchers, its collection has grown to cover all aspects of structural engineering and its related sciences. KRD, CSIR-SERC is fully automated using modern technologies such as barcode, RFID, and provides several web-based services such as OPAC, auto alert, content alert, institutional repository etc. KRD, CSIR-SERC has recently upgraded its storage and security capacities by installing storage mobile compactors and surveillance system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan Head Knowledge Resource Division CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre Taramani Chennai - 600 113 Off: 044-22549131 Cell: 9841601903 E-mail: hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for Book "Modern Concept of Library Services"
by M. Ram 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

* Call for Papers for Book "Modern Concept of Library Services" The book will cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The book welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish: • Original articles in basic and applied research • Case studies • Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. A brief instruction for authors and other details are given below: Format: Font: times new roman, Size: 12 and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economics (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian year book 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf *The article/paper may be send to the e-mail: ram1998(a)yahoo.com only upto 15th November 2012.* Dr M Ram Dr R C Editors of Book -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for full text article
by Ravi Hullur 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Dear All LIS Professionals Our faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard 1) Am J Perinatol. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11733857> 2001 Dec;18(8):427-32.Outcome of twin pregnancies with extreme weight discordancy. Cohen SB<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Cohen%20SB%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true…>, Elizur SE<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Elizur%20SE%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…>, Goldenberg M<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Goldenberg%20M%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=…>, Beiner M<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Beiner%20M%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true…>, Novikov I<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Novikov%20I%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…>, Mashiach S<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Mashiach%20S%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tr…>, Schiff E<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Schiff%20E%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true…> . https://www.thieme-connect.com/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-2001-18789 2) Journal of Perinatal Medicine. Volume 31, Issue 4, Pages 330–336, Neonatal outcome of growth discordant twin gestations Nassar, A. H. / Usta, I. M. / Khalil, A. M. / Aswad, N. A. / Seoud, M. A.-F. 3) Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology<http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/cjog>, Volume 26, Number 4, May 2006 Birth weight discordance in multiple gestations: Occurrence and outcomes http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01443610600594724 4) Volume 77, Issue 1, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aog.1998.77.issue-1/issuetoc>pages 28–31, January 1998 The significance of birth weight difference in discordant twins: a level to standardize? http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1034/j.1600-0412.1998.770106.x/abstra… 5) Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Jul ;40 (7):449-52<http://lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid/journal/Zhonghua%20Fu%20Chan%20Ke%20Za%20Zhi>16080869 Cit:1 <http://lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid:16080869/pmid/cit> [Perinatal outcome of discordant twin pregnancies]. <http://lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid:16080869> -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebration/Felcitation on 18.10.12 at Anna University
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Dear Members and Professional Colleagues, Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is organizing the following Special Programmes/events/function, jointly with Central Library, Anna University, Chennai: National Library Week Celebrations Get-together of LIS Professionals Special Lecture cum Discussion Honoring Ph.D Awardees Honoring NET/SLET holders Honoring Retired Professionals Reorganization SALIS Chennai Chapter Date: 18th Nov 2012 Time: 10 A.M Venue: Seminar Hall, Central Library, Anna University,Chennai Hence, those who have awarded Ph.D and cleared NET/SET exams recently and also professionals retired recently are requested to send their names and other details to the following email ids: For Ph.D awardess Name, mobile, email id, Designation, topic, awarded year, University, Guide/Supervisor Name) For NET/SET holders: Name, mobile, email id, Designation, NET/SET, Year of completion, Registration No For Retired Professionals Name, mobile, email id, Designation, institution (where retired, brief bio-data with achievements) Please note that the mementoes for the Phd Awardees/Net/SET holders/Retired professionals will be given only in person. Therefore, those who are able attend the function only requested to give their names and other details on or before 5th November 2012, as given above to: 1. rmksivaji(a)yahoo.com 9444090372 2. pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com 9940614272 3 . manimlis(a)yahoo.com 9942020895 Please note that NO TA/DA will be given to receive the mementoes or attend the function. Professionals who wish to attend the function also requested to enroll their names on or before 5ht Nov 2012. This will help us to plan for making further arrangements. Prgramme: 10. 00 A.M – Welcome Address - Dr. S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS 10.05. Special Address by Dr. G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai 10.10 National Library Week Celebrations Special Address by Senior Professionals/Guests Lecture Discussion 11.30 Tea break 11.45 Felicitation to Ph.D Awardees/NET/SET Holder/Retired Professionals 01.25 Vote of Thanks – Mr. S.Swaminathan, General Secretary, SALIS 01.30 Working Lunch 02.15 Reorganization of SALIS Chennai Chapter 02.30 -03.55 Discussions 04.00 P.M Vote Thanks, Dr. P.Panneerselvam, Secretary, SALIS Chennai Chapter All are requested to participate in the function For Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Dr. S.Surianarayanan President Dr.G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai Mr.S.Swaminathan General Secretary Mr. GG Sivakumar Chairman, Chennai Chapter Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Secretary, Chennai Chapter ---------------------------------------------------------- SALIS: To Reach the Unreached ---------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ROUTE 2013-Nat Conf- Last date extended to 30-11-12 for submission of abstract
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, We have received mails from many institutions/ professionals requesting to extend the last date for submission of abstract for the National Conference ROUTE 2013. Therefore, the last date for submission of abstract has been extended to 30th November 2012. Organizing Secretary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL CONFERENCE on Reaching Out to Users through Technology (ROUTE - 2013) Enhancing Innovative Library Services in Open Environment Date: 13 - 15 MARCH 2013 Organized by CSIR Structural Engineering Research Centre Chennai 600 113 CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai is one of the premier national laboratoriesÂ under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC is a leading research institution in the field of structural engineering at the national and international levels. CSIR-SERC has excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components. CSIR-SERCâ€™s services are being extensively used by the Central/State Governments and public/private sector undertakings. CSIR-SERC has been certified as ISO 9001:2008 quality institution. Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-SERC Nestled amidst the greenery in the campus, is the Knowledge Resource Division (KRD) set up on modern lines. Providing invaluable support to researchers, its collection has grown to cover all aspects of structural engineering and its related sciences. KRD, CSIR-SERC is fully automated using modern technologies such as barcode, RFID, and provides several web-based services such as OPAC, auto alert, content alert, institutional repository etc. KRD, CSIR-SERC has recently upgraded its storage and security capacities by installing storage mobile compactors and surveillance system. About the Conference Reaching Out to Users through Technology (ROUTE-2013) - Enhancing Innovative Library Services in Open Environment aims to promote the understanding and use of information and communication technologies in libraries and institutions promoting library services to ensure equitable access to information and learning opportunities to every citizen. Digital libraries and deep web offer a vast spectrum of information. Large scale and access-free digital libraries, as well as social networks and tools constitute challenges in terms of accessibility, trust, privacy, and user satisfaction. The current questions concern the trade-off, where our actions must focus, and how to increase the accessibility. ROUTE-2013 looks to the future as our presenters embrace technological change in their workplaces and institutions, seeking ways to mobilize service delivery and granting service providers the skills and power to stay ahead of a connected and socialized client base. ROUTE-2013 aims to provide a mix of sessions highlighting technologies affecting user interaction and creation of new and better ways to manage library resources. At ROUTE-2013, information professionals have the valuable opportunity to share insights that address global technological challenges affecting our local communities. Anyone interested in emerging technologies that affect libraries and its services should plan to attend. Objectives The conference is intended to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on the theme and various sub- themes. The main objectives of the conference are to: - Discuss strategies to manage libraries in the future and to reach the users through technology. - Enhancing access to libraries through new media for next generation users. - Identify and disseminate experiences of library professionals while using current technologies. - Identify and share best practices developed or adopted. Call for Papers Papers are invited on the various sub themes of the conference: - Cloud computing for library services: Software - openURL resolver, stats manager, research guides, online reference; Platforms - integrated library system, ILL, copyright compliance systems; Infrastructure - discovery, digital repository, archives management, website, digital storage, institutional repository. - Innovative Library Services: Using social networks such as facebook, twitter, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, linkedIn etc for library services; Publishing, editing and modifying content using content management systems such as wordpress, joomla etc.; Using open source e-learning applications such as moodle. - Mobile Technologies for Library Services: Mobile technologies / devices for libraries, library mobile applications, creating mobile websites / m-opac, SMS alerts. - Resource sharing and e-resource management: Open access initiatives, OA repositories & institutional repositories, open journal systems, consortium etc. CONFERENCE THEMES - Cloud computing for library services: Software - openURL resolver, stats manager, research guides, online reference. Platforms - integrated library system, ILL, copyright compliance systems. Infrastructure - discovery, digital repository, archives management, website, digital storage, institutional repository. -Innovative Library Services: Using social networks such as facebook, twitter, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, linkedIn etc for library services. Publishing, editing and modifying content using content management systems such as wordpress, joomla etc. Using open source e-learning applications such as moodle. - Mobile Technologies for Library Services: Mobile technologies / devices for libraries, library mobile applications, creating mobile websites / m-opac, SMS alerts. - Resource sharing & e-resource management Open access initiatives, OA repositories & institutional repositories, open journal systems, consortium etc. Papers on the themes listed above are invited from library and information professionals, IT professionals, academicians, research scholars, consultants, government and non-government organizations based on their research work case studies. Abstracts of papers not exceeding 500 words may be sent by email or post to the organizing secretary. The abstracts will be reviewed by the technical committee, and the authors will be intimated of the acceptance along with the guidelines for preparation of the full-text. Guidelines are also available in the conference web page. Conference Fee & Pre-conference Tutorial Fee - Delegates - 3000/- per person - Students - 1000/- per person - Pre-conference Tutorial Fee - 1000/- per person For delegates with accompanying person, please add Rs.1500 to the conference fee. Registration fee includes conference kit, a digital copy of the proceedings, lunch and tea during the tutorial and conference. Registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft in favour of IRF Structural Engineering Research Centre payable at Chennai. Online payment option is also available. For details please refer the conference page in CSIR-SERC website. Pre-conference Tutorial A tutorial on E-prints and mobile libraries will be held on 13 March 2013. For more details, please visit the conference page in CSIR-SERC website. Dates to Remember Submission of Abstract:30th November 2012 Submission of Full Paper: 31 December 2012 Last Date of Registration: 15 February 2013 CONFERENCE DATES Pre-conference Tutorial: 13 March 2013 Main Conference : 14 - 15 March 2013 CONFERENCE VENUE Vigyan Auditorium CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre CSIR Campus, CSIR Road, Taramani Chennai 600 113 Accommodation Limited accommodation is available on first come first serve basis in CSIR-SERC guest house on payment. Delegates are requested to contact the organizing secretary for guest house bookings. Large numbers of hotels are available in Chennai. Participants can opt for accommodation in the nearby areas of the centre such as Adyar, Velachery and Thiruvanmiyur. Information related to hotels in Chennai can be found in: Welcome to Chennai Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is the fourth largest metro in India. Chennai is a journey into timeless India, a kaleidoscope of moods - rich in the treasures of history, from temples and shrines to forts and palaces, the landscape of the past lives easily with the present. Retaining much of its traditional charm, this 350 year old city is the gateway to the south, providing many a fascinating vignette of southern heritage. With its historic landmarks and buildings, long sandy beaches, cultural and art centers and parks, Chennai's tourism offers many interesting locations to visitors. One of the most important tourist attractions of Chennai is in the neighboring town of Mahabalipuram with its ancient temples and rock carvings of the 7th century Pallava kingdom. Chennai is world famous for its clothes shopping opportunities. Local markets solely dedicated to clothing stores and the choices, along with the prices, are truly amazing, making this a shopping destination in its own right.Chennai is well connected to other cities in India by rail, road and air. For further details, please contact: Dr. A. Hariharan Organizing Secretary & Head, Knowledge Resource Division CSIR-STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTRE CSIR CAMPUS, CSIR ROAD, TARAMANI CHENNAI - 600113 Tel: 044-22549131 / 22549132 / 22549133 /09841601903 Fax: 044 - 22541508 Email: route2013register(a)serc.res.in; route2013papers(a)serc.res.in web: http://www.serc.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kerala Agricultural University - Report of National Book Festival, Book Release and Library Seminar
by Dr. A.T. Francis 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Governments should support Reading and Libraries instead Wine Shops Governments should support Reading and Libraries instead Wine Shops – Prof. Sarah Joseph, eminent writer and social activist opined while inaugurating the three day National Book Festival organised in the College of Horticulture of the KeralaAgriculturalUniversity, Vellanikkara. People have to return back to books and refine themselves. The education system should support learning and teaching in humanities along with science and technologies topics, she continued. Dr. K.P. Rajeevan, Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). C. Abdul Razak, Former University Librarian, KAU delivered Key Note Address. The book, “Re-engineering and Re-defining University Libraries in the context of modern ICTs”, authored by Dr. A.T. Francis and published by Ess Ess Publishers has been released by Prof. Sarah Joseph and Administrative Officer K.S. Vijayalakshmi received the book. KAU General Council member Avinash Regi Thomas and Horticulture College Students’ Union President A. Jamaludheen spoke. Dr. Digee Bastian and K.V. Aparnasree have been honoured as Best Readers of the Library. Associate Dean Dr. C.T. Abraham welcomed and Library Head Dr. A.T. Francis proposed vote of thanks. Thousands of books in all subjects like agriculture, science and technology, health, literature, linguistics, entertainment, cinema, etc. has been displayed in the exhibition by several Govt. and private agencies, publishers, distributors, writers etc. All books are available for purchase at a minimum discount of 15%. Admission to the festival was free and open to all, including farmers and public. Modern Library Technologies should provide better services to Library Clientele Modern library technologies should be targeted to provide better services to the library clientele, Horticulture College Associate Dean, Dr. C.T. Abraham opined while inaugurating the “Seminar on Technology Management in Modern Libraries” jointly organised by the Kerala Library Association (KLA) and College of Horticulture, KeralaAgriculturalUniversity. KLA Thrissur Region President Dr. A.T. Francis presided over the function and K.P. Sathian, Librarian, KAU delivered Key Note address. C. Abdul Razak, Former Librarian, KAU, V.C. John, Librarian, ThejusEnginneringCollege, Vellarakkad, P.M. Biju, Librarian, Quilandy Centre of SanskritUniversityspoke on the occasion. V.S. Swapna, KAU delivered welcome address and Humayoon Kabir, KLA Regional Secretary and Librarian, Govt.MedicalCollege, Thrissur proposed vote of thanks. Dr. P. Vijayakumaran Nair, Former Scientist, KFRI, Peechi, Vinitha Davies, Librarian, St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth and N. Sarojam, Scientist & Chief Librarian, KFRI were presented theme papers, “Digital Library: A critical survey of packages available", “WiFi Networks in Libraries” and "How to make available the contents of the journals subscribed in the library for searching in online" respectively. K.N. Vijayalekshmi, Librarian, Govt. Nursing College, P.D. Anto, Librarian, Prajothi Nikethan College, Pudukkad, E.K. Mohanlal, Veterinary University, V.G. Siju, Cochin University, K.R. Nagarajan, Librarian, Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur, M.C. Sathi, Librarian, Veterinary College, Mannuthy, K.A. Fincy, Librarian, Valappad Grama Panchayath, V.S. Sreedevi, Librarian, Holy Grace Academy, Mala etc. led the discussions. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Service Tax of 12.36% on Online information and databases
by G.K.MANJUNATH 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

As per the Govt circular, based on the Finance Act, 1994, all 'Online and off-line products' will now attract a service tax of 12.36%. Earlier these products / services were under negative list. Such a change in the policy will put pressure on the already constrained library budget. In view of this policy change, most of the vendors have postponed forwarding subscription to the publishers with an assumption the Govt may withdraw the change and it seems have also made representation in this regard. As we are gearing up for next year renewals, the matter will be of serious concerns to all of us. Please refer to section 75 of the below mentioned circular : http://www.servicetax.gov.in/st-act-upd-dec10.pdf It says "on-line information and database access or retrieval" means providing data or information, retrievable or otherwise, 5[to any person], in electronic form through a computer network" Our regular vendors have already indicated that, henceforth, libraries need to pay a service tax of 12.36% for renewing online journals and databases. I highly appreciate further debate on this issue. Can our associations and consortia coordinators, take up this matter immediately with the concerned Department/ Ministry to seek exemptions ? thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Bharat Alasandi 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Dear All Professionals, I need following article for my study. If anybody have access please send me the same. *Content** **Management** Software: Success Factors for its Selection and Implementation* · Martin White *Business Information Review, March 2004; vol. 21, 1: pp. 36-43.* * * * * *thanks and Regards* -- Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request to fill up the survey
by Mallikarjun 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Dear Sir/Madam, I am Mallikarjun Dora, working at IIM, Ahmedabad library. We are doing a survey on "OSS Application in libraries" will be grateful if you spend few minute and fill up the same. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7RHWDN7 The main objective of this study is to understand the status of IT applications in libraries in areas like Integrated Library Solutions, Digital library solutions, Website solutions, etc. in India and the potential of OSS in these areas of library functioning. We plan to identify factors that play a major role in, promoting and preventing, OSS implementation. The study also seeks to identify the preferred business models that may be appropriate in promoting the use of OSS in libraries. Regards !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad http://mallikarjundora.wordpress.com/ !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha 3.8.6 Live CD Lite released
by Vimal Kumar V. 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

Dear Friends, Koha Live CD Lite is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Koha 3.8.6. File size is 690 MB. Live CD is customized for ready to use. Highlights are: - Easy installation steps, - Koha installation based on Ubuntu packages, it means easy to upgrade Koha in future, - Koha customised for ready to use, - Zebra server enabled, - Customised MARC fields in cataloguing, - Scheduled database backup, - Build on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with OpenBox Desktop, - Detailed Read Me file, - Sample reports, Visit for download https://sourceforge.net/projects/kohalivecd-lite/files/ Upgrade to new version of Koha is now very easy with this Live CD. No need to execute lot of commands and editing various files to upgrade to a new version. Installation made from Koha package repository. When new version of Koha available, you can upgrade Koha using only two commands in Terminal. It automatically download new release from Internet and will make necessary changes. sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade I stripped off many applications from Ubuntu 12.04 to reduce the size of the ISO file. So it is convenient to download from Internet. You can install other useful applications after the installation of Live CD. See some examples. *Gnumeric Spreadsheet* sudo apt-get install gnumeric *Gnome-Shell Desktop:* for conventional Windows like desktop sudo apt-get install gnome-shell Log out and select gnome-shell desktop environment. *Libre Office* sudo apt-get install libreoffice Happy to inform you that I am elected as Koha Live CD/DVD Release Manager. http://koha-community.org/roles-3-12-koha-release/ My duty is to organise the efforts to build an official Koha Live CD/DVD. Koha community decided to make available official Live CD/DVD with the release of the version 3.12. Our vision is to build a user friendly Koha Live CD/DVD for Koha newbies. And it is useful for learning process and small scale implementation. Consider the release of this CD as a pilot build of Koha official Live CD/DVD. I invite you to use it and give your valuable feed back to improve this CD. Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.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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Fw: [SIGMETRICS] OA Week: Testing the Finch Hypothesis on Green OA Mandate Effectiveness
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Stevan Harnad <harnad(a)ECS.SOTON.AC.UK> In June 2012, the UK Finch Committee made the following statement: "The [Green OA] policies of neither research funders nor universities themselves have yet had a major effect in ensuring that researchers make their publications accessible in institutional repositories…" [Finch Committee Recommendation, June 2012] Testing the Finch Hypothesis We have now tested the Finch Hypothesis. Using data from ROARMAP institutional Green OA mandates and data from ROAR on institutional repositories, we found that deposit number and rate is significantly correlated with mandate strength (classified as 1-12): The stronger the mandate, the more the deposits. The strongest mandates generate deposit rates of 70%+ within 2 years of adoption, compared to the un-mandated deposit rate of 20%. The effect is already detectable at the national level, where the UK, which has the largest proportion of Green OA mandates, has a national OA rate of 35%, compared to the global baseline of 25%. Conclusion The conclusion is that, contrary to the Finch Hypothesis, Green Open Access Mandates do have a major effect, and the stronger the mandate, the stronger the effect (the Liege ID/OA mandate, linked to research performance evaluation, being the strongest mandate model). RCUK (as well as all universities, research institutions and research funders worldwide) would be well advised to adopt the strongest Green OA mandates and to integrate institutional and funder mandates. The findings are in the link below. Discussion invited! Gargouri, Yassine, Lariviere, Vincent, Gingras, Yves, Brody, Tim, Carr, Les and Harnad, Stevan (2012) Testing the Finch Hypothesis on Green OA Mandate Effectiveness. Open Access Week 2012 Please read the full paper at http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/344687/1/finch2.pdf Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] {LIS-Forum] Re: Service Tax of 12.36% on Online information anddatabases
by Mailing List Admin 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:23:39 -0400 From: "Bengani, Nirmal" <nirmal.bengani(a)cengage.com> Both TDS and Service tax is applicable on subscribing online subscription/database. TDS @ 10% is deductible in case the publisher has PAN No.,else its 20% for non PAN Card holders. Nirmal Bengani Senior Sales Manager - Library Reference Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd. 418, FIE, Patparganj, Delhi 110 092 (m) 91.98180.40327 | (o) 91.11.4364.1141| (f) 91.11.4364.1100 | (e) nirmal.bengani(a)cengage.com | http://lr.cengage.co.in/homelr

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8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress
by madhuresh.singhal 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff and its alumni, cordially invites you to the 8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012). This year's seminar topic is "Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress". It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. Title: 8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress Date: November 24, 2012 (Fourth Saturday) Venue: Archives and Publications Cell (Erstwhile NCSI Building) Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 150. Fee covers Seminar Material, working lunch and tea / coffee For further information and Seminar Brochure, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/announcement2012.html Past Seminar's material can be viewed at http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminars.html Best Regards NCSI-Net ************************************************************************************************* This email and its attachments are confidential and proprietary to Advinus Therapeutics Ltd. and are meant for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not take any actions based on the contents of this message, except to permanently delete the message and its attachments and inform the sender immediately. ************************************************************************************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Rising cost of science journals
by Rabishankar Giri 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

The following article in the Mint shows how the rising cost of journals are going to affect the Library's budget constraints. http://www.livemint.com/Politics/trpj70vM3TaZW8j64orqMJ/Rising-cost-of-scie… The constraint can be avoided if some of the following steps can be adopted at our policy level1. Promotion of our own journals like NISCAIR Journals or IAS Journals through concerted efforts as Prakash Chand Sir commented.2. Many University had adopted policy to promote its faculty who has published more no. of articles in high impact factor journals (at least IF >1). Essentially, these high IF journals are being published from abroad as only a few (3-4) Indian journals crossed IF - 1.Instead, had UGC / CSIR taken some pain to categorise journals in different groups like Australian Research Council (http://www.arc.gov.au/era/ANZSRC.htm) did and include some of our Indian journals in higher category, the situation could have been different.3. Promoting Open Access by our elite Institutes like IISc, CSIR, IITs, as Havard University did or Royal Society of London did through their Open Access Membership programme . Regards,Rabishankar Giriwww.igit.ac.inwww.facebook.com/IGITLRChttp://202.159.218.126:8080/newge… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so?
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Dear friendsI am posting this to know about your opinion on a tendency found among research scholars now a days. I have been getting questionnaires of PhD research under the Right to Information Act. As you are aware most of these questionnaires are of minimum 8 to 10 pages and the questions are mostly to be answered on a personal level. Right to Information is a statute designed and promulgated with a specific cause to bring transparency to the governance and its machinery. But this seems to be misutilized by many for personal purposes. One example is this. Data collection for research is the real task in research and you have to enjoy this with utmost sportsman spirit. If there are occasions were you are not getting minute data which are essential, you may use this method. I am more worried about this as this tendency is more among library science professionals. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so?
by Manjunath K 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Dear forum members, I agree with Dr. Gopakumar and Dr.Tadasad's thinking of responding to demanding questionnaires. Data collection doctoral research is voluntary and depends on cooperation from the respondent. It cannot be forced on respondents for providing information under RTI. What will be value of research, under pressure, if the respondent provides wrong information or incomplete data? I feel the RTI should not come in the way of Academic research. The basic philosophy of survey research is revolving around ethical values and maintaining the privacy of individual respondent. In such situation how one can claim the data provision under RTI? and if he/she collects collect such data under RTI, what prevents the researcher to disclose the identity of individual respondent? This logic itself defeats the basic philosophy behind survey research. As Dr. Tadasad said, I too feel that the respondent can refuse/reject/no response to such demanding questionnaires. Unlike other countries, the responding to survey in our country is on professional ground and it won't yield any visible rewards to respondent in return. I don't think we need to refer RTI for managing our library. It is our duty/responsibility to maintain library records and resources in order. I wish let this discussion continue on issues rather than finding fault with or blaming individuals. Manjunatha ----------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute PB No. 9 Manipal - 576 104 Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: +91820-2701105; manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in; manjunathak(a)gmail.com web: http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ ---------------------- -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Vinod Kumar Mishra Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 5:42 PM To: pgtadasad(a)indiatimes.com Cc: gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com; lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so? Dear All, No problem if you will take RTI in a positive way it will help you in proper management of your data and records as well as good administration of the library also. On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:36:21 +0530 wrote >Right to Information demanded by an individual has to be delivered by the organization as per the provisions of State Right to Information Act. The information which is available in the documentary or any format may be deli vered to the person who demands this against a prescribed fee. The organization may deny the information quoting the sections of the act. While asking third party information the third party has to be informed No research data can be gathered using this as a tool. Nobody is compelled to provide information of whatsoever is asked Information which comes under the provisions of document retention policy only has to be furnished. Please read the act to firmly say 'NO' to such demands Dr P G Tadasad Associate Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University Librarian (I/C) Special Officer Development Cell Coordinator Gandhi Study Center Karnataka State Women's University Jnanashakti Campus Toravi Bijapur 586108 08352 - 229 012 (O); 08352 - 240021 (O); 08352 272436 (R); 09448180973 (M) ----- Original Message ----- From: Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:46:32 +0530 (IST) Subject: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so? Dear friendsI am posting this to know about your opinion on a tendency found among research scholars now a days. I have been getting questionnaires of PhD research under the Right to Information Act. As you are aware most of these questionnaires are of minimum 8 to 10 pages and the questions are mostly to be answered on a personal level. Right to Information is a statute designed and promulgated with a specific cause to bring transparency to the governance and its machinery. But this seems to be misutilized by many for personal purposes. One example is this. Data collection for research is the real task in research and you have to enjoy this with utmost sportsman spirit. If there are occasions were you are not getting minute data which are essential, you may use this method. I am more worried about this as this tendency is more among library science professionals. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so?
by swati＠iimcal.ac.in 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

I completely agree with Dr. Gopakumar. I have also noticed this tendency. In last few months, I have received several such questionnaires through RTI. I think this tendency is growing because many times our tables get flooded with such questionnaire - particularly from LIS research students and we cannot respond to all the questionnaires. That is why these budding researchers are resorting to RTI. It must be known to all that participation in any research is completely voluntary. Whether in field research method or through questionnaire method, participants' willingness is of prime importance. Research methodologies within the paradigm of Social Science gives maximum respect to participants' decision. A researcher must be ready to accept that from a sample of any size, the response rate can be anywhere between 30 - 40%. Somewhere I read that 40% is considered a very good response rate. In order to raise the response rate, these reseachers are resorting to coercion/compliance method using RTI. This issue must be handled within the arena of research ethics. In my opinion, the DLIS of various universities must come forward to stop this behavior. They must specify that research based on data collected through RTI will be TOTALLY REJECTED. They probably can go one step further by making it mandatory that all questionnairs must have some declaration that the questionnaire was not administered through RTI. Thanks and regards, -- Swati Bhattacharyya Librarian Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Joka, Diamond Harbor Road Kolkata - 700104 Ph: +91-33-2467-8300/01 (extn: O:416; R: 106) > Dear All, > > No problem if you will take RTI in a positive way it will help you in > proper management of your data and records as well as good administration > of the library also. > > On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:36:21 +0530 wrote >>Right to Information demanded by an individual has to be delivered by the >> organization as per the provisions of State Right to Information Act. The >> information which is available in the documentary or any format may be >> deli > > vered to the person who demands this against a prescribed fee. > > > > The organization may deny the information quoting the sections of the act. > > > > While asking third party information the third party has to be informed > > > > No research data can be gathered using this as a tool. Nobody is compelled > to provide information of whatsoever is asked > > > > Information which comes under the provisions of document retention policy > only has to be furnished. > > > > Please read the act to firmly say 'NO' to such demands > > > > > > > > Dr P G Tadasad > > Associate Professor and Chairman > > Department of Library and Information Science > > University Librarian (I/C) > > Special Officer Development Cell > > Coordinator Gandhi Study Center > > Karnataka State Women's University Jnanashakti Campus Toravi Bijapur > 586108 > > > > 08352 - 229 012 (O); 08352 - 240021 (O); 08352 272436 (R); 09448180973 (M) > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai > > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:46:32 +0530 (IST) > > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request > - Is it right to do so? > > > > Dear friendsI am posting this to know about your opinion on a tendency > found among research scholars now a days. I have been getting > questionnaires of PhD research under the Right to Information > Act. As you are aware most of these questionnaires are of minimum 8 to 10 > pages and the questions are mostly to be answered on a personal level. > > Right to Information is a statute designed and promulgated with > a specific cause to bring transparency to the governance and its > machinery. But this seems to be misutilized by many for personal purposes. > One example is this. Data collection for research is the real task in > research and you have to enjoy this with utmost > sportsman spirit. If there are occasions were you are not > getting minute data which are essential, you may use this method. I am > more worried about this as this tendency is more among library science > professionals. > > Dr GOPAKUMAR V. > > > > University Librarian,Goa University > > > > Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 > > > > Personal webpage > > > > http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ > > > > > > > > gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com > > > > Office Phone: 08326519012 > > > > Mobile No: 09447056713 > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > >

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Anthropocene
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

http://now.dartmouth.edu/2012/10/dartmouth-and-partners-launch-elementa-a-n… A new peer reviewed academic journal on Anthropocene, free on the net, published on a different publication model may interest librarians. Incidentally Anthropocene is the study of how human beings are impacting on the changes on/in earth - its chemistry geography, geology climate etc. Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference on E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries, February 1-2, 2013
by Dr. K M Haneefa 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

Dear Sir / Madam, We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013. The Theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries. The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries. We request you to publicise this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department/ Library with a request to contribute papers for the Conference. The details of the Conference with Registration Form can be accessed from the Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.inform or from the Department blog http://cudlisc.blogspot.com We look forward to your participation in the Conference. Thanking you. Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u(a)gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call For Book Chapters
by annak Kaushik 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

Call for Chapters Cutting Age Technology and Academic Librarianship A book edited by Dr. Anna Kaushik drkaushikanna(a)gmail.com & Dr. Nirmal Kumar Swain nkswainlisfaculty(a)gmail.com Objectives of the Book: Cutting Age Technology and Academic Librarianship provides an up-to-date picture to promote academic strategic management and envision future innovations for academic library resources, services and instructions in the digital age. It provides academic executives, consultants, instructors, IT specialists, librarians, LIS students, managers, trainers and other professionals with the latest information for developing trends of emerging technologies applied to student-centred and service-oriented academic learning environments. This book explores various fields where key emerging technologies may have great implications on academic library information technologies, academic library management, academic library information services, and academic library internal operations. Recommended sections/topics include but are not limited to the following: Application of ICT and Web Technology in libraries E-Learning & Academic Libraries Cloud computing for digital information Storage Cloud Libraries-Challenges and Issues Consortia Virtual Learning Environment Cutting Age Technologies Digital Library and related Issues Digitization, Institutional Archive and Copy-right issues E-Journal and Issues Virtual future Target Audience: Libraries, executives, consultants, instructors, IT specialists, managers, trainers, graduate and/or undergraduate LIS students, and other professionals who intend to keep close watch and follow current technical trends of academic library information technologies. Submission Procedure: LIS Professionals, researchers and practitioners are invited to submit the manuscript clearly explaining the mission and concerns on or before Dec 30, 2012. Authors will be acknowledged immediately and the acceptance of the contribution will be notified within a fortnight of receipt of the contribution. Authors may be required to help, if need be, in terms of proof, clarifications, etc. Manuscripts are accepted for consideration with the understanding that they are original and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Style manuals: Submissions must follow the styles outlines in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001, 5th edition) Abstract: All manuscripts should include an abstract of 100 words or less. Author identification: The complete title of the contribution and the name(s) of the author(s) should be only on the first sheet and the main text should begin on the same sheet. Complete contact information must be supplied for all authors and co-authors, including full address and postal pin code, telephone, and e-mail address. The corresponding authors should be identified. Typescript: Manuscript should be typed on A-4 size paper, double-spaced, with generous margins at top, bottom, and sides of page. In soft copy it should be in IBM-compatible MS Word format. Sub-heads should be used at reasonable intervals to break the monotony of the text. Words and symbols to be italicized must be clearly indicated, by either italic type or underlining. Abbreviations and acronyms should be spelt out with its first occurrence, unless found as entries in their abbreviated form in a standard dictionary. Pages should be numbered consecutively. Length: Manuscript should typically be of 10 to 15 pages including the reference list. Notes and reference: Notes are for explanations or amplifications of textual material. They are distracting to the readers and expensive to set and should be avoided whenever possible. They should be typed as normal text at the end of the text section of the manuscript rather than as the part of the footnote or endnote feature of computer programme and should be numbered consecutively throughout the contribution. A reference list should contain references that are cited in the text. These should be accurate and complete. Personal communications (letters, memos, telephone conversations) are cited in the text after the name with as exact a date as possible. Examples of references to a book, a chapter in book, and journal article follow, formatted in APA style: Tables, Figures, and Illustrations: Create tables, figure, and illustrations in their electronic files, separate from the main text. (You may use one file for all the tables, but place each figure or illustration in a separate file. Each table should begin in a new page). Figures and tables should be keyed to the text. The data in the text need not be described in such detail that tables become redundant. Figure captions should appear on a separate sheet, not on the original figures. One high quality, camera ready version of each figure must be submitted with the manuscript; photocopies may accompany the additional manuscript copies. Compositors will typeset the tables. Note 1: Generalised writings are not encouraged. Note 2: Any doubt(s) regarding the sub themes of the proposed volume may be clarified preferably by e-mail before preparing the contribution. Note 3: There will be a free copy to 1st author or corresponding author Submissions can be forwarded electronically MS Word document Dr. Anna Kausik 2/38, Basant Bihar Kota Rajasthan-324009 (India) Ph: 91-0744-2402737 (R) M: 91-9414936675 E-Mail: drkaushikanna(a)gmail.com Copy to: nkswainlisfaculty(a)gmail.com Dr. Anna Kaushik Deputy Librarian & Incharge Central Library University of Kota M.B.S. Marg, Near Kabir Circle Kota (Rajasthan) drannakaushik(a)uok.ac.in Mobile no.9414936675 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CONGRATS
by jaideep sharma 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

Dear Friends, Let us all join to congratulate Dr. Manoj Joshi and Dr. Dinesh Gupta of Kurukshetra University on their promotion as Professors. They got their appointment letters today on the auspicious day of Dusshera. Regards Jaideep SharmaAssociate Professor, Faculty of Library and Information ScienceSchool of Social SciencesIndira Gandhi National Open University Delhi-110068 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: IMF e-library FREE subscription offer to academic libraries
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

Re: IMF e-library FREE subscription offer to VietnamDear All, You may like to get free access to IMF e-library. Details are given below. Regards Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm From: Wang, Ping Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3:03 AM To: Wang, Ping Subject: IMF e-library FREE subscription offer to academic libraries Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you to request a communication with your organization with regard to the IMF’s offer of FREE subscription access to the IMF e-library in developing countries. Currently, IMF policy allows FREE access for all academic, non-profit, and government institutions in developing countries to our publications and databases, in order to provide more support for research. Here is the information. Free Subscriptions to the IMF eLibrary The IMF eLibrary delivers comprehensive online access to IMF information. The eLibrary contains over 12,000 publications that provide authoritative perspectives on topics ranging from macroeconomics and globalization to technical assistance and poverty reduction. The data eLibrary contains over 9,500 financial and economic data concepts containing more than one million statistical data. Academic, non-profit, and governmental institutions in developing countries can subscribe, free-of-charge, to statistical databases and publications through the IMF eLibrary. The full list of eligible countries can be viewed at the IMF eLibrary subscription policy page. To obtain a free subscription license for your institution, please complete and sign this Online Services Agreement and send it to Ping Wang via e-mail or fax, +1-202-589-8752. The license agreement is also available in French and Spanish. I hope this information is valuable and would appreciate if you could help communicate this information to the relevant universities/ think tanks/ research institutes / ministries(etc) in your country. Thank you very much. Ping WANG External Relations Department International Monetary Fund pwang(a)imf.org +1 202.623.4737 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Agencies undertaking scanning of documents
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 23 Oct '12

23 Oct '12

Dear friendsThe Goa University would like to outsource the work of scanning of theses submitted for the award of PhD. We also would like to buy a book scanner for the library. Please provide the addresses of agencies dealing with these. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://vgkumar.weebly.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Of interest to librarians?
by usha mukunda 23 Oct '12

23 Oct '12

Dear friends and colleagues, I thought I would share this venture with you all . Please check it out. Thank you. Usha Mukunda http://library.cfl.in/archives/if-kausani-can-have-a-library-can-varadenaha… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A quick guide to open access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

Friends: All scholars and scientists and research students are on the look out for good journals to publish their research findings. And in the last few years many of them are looking for 'open access' journals so their publications can reach a very large audience. There are shades of openness; some are more open than others. To know more about it, please look up this handy guide: http://www.plos.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/OAS_English_web.pdf. You may print out on a card and pin it on your work table. The guide points out that Journals can be more open or less open, but their degree of openness is intrinsically independent from their • Impact • Prestige • Quality of Peer Review • Peer Review Methodology • Sustainability • Effect on Tenure & Promotion • Article Quality Please spread the word, pass on this guide to your friends and to other lists. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper
by subhash khode 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

Respected sir/madam, I need this paper for me. Please provide if anybody have the same Boss, Richard W. (2008), “Open source” integrated library system software”, available at: http://www.ala.org<http://www.ala.org/pla/tools/technotes/opensourceils> Subhash Khode Chief Librarian MIT, Ujjain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Authors and academics for equitable access to learning material
by Vasanth 21 Oct '12

21 Oct '12

Dear Sir/Madam, Sorry for the cross posting. This issue mentioned below need to be discussed by LIS professionals. Please visit the following link for further information. Excerpt of the article: Three large academic publishers – Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and Taylor & Francis – have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court claiming copyright infringement with regard to the course packs used by students of Delhi University in a number of disciplines. It is clear from DU’s stance in court that they are distancing themselves from the photocopier, thus clearing the way for the Court to pass an injunction staying the sale of course packs. It is absolutely critical now for academics and authors to step up our campaign in support of our students’ access to learning materials: http://kafila.org/2012/10/20/authors-and-academics-for-equitable-access-to-… Please sign the online petition against the move byOxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and Taylor & Francis for filing a petition in Delhi Delhi High Court claiming copyright infringement by Rameshwari Photocopy Services along with Delhi University as a co-defendant. https://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/academics-appeal-to-publishers-to-wi… ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CIST 2012: Conference on Information Systems and Technology Phoenix, Arizona October 13-14, 2012
by Raju,C 20 Oct '12

20 Oct '12

Respected Sir This is for kind information about *CIST 2012: Conference on Information Systems and Technology** Phoenix, Arizona**** October 13-14, 2012*, Kindly host this message. Conference Theme: Digital Society Consumerization of IT and the rapid proliferation of digital products and services present a great opportunity for IS researchers to contribute in a significant way towards understanding and shaping the emerging digital society. Accordingly the theme of CIST 2012 is “Digital Society.” The conference will feature panels, keynote speakers and research papers that explore economic, social, organizational, operational, technological, and policy issues at the consumer, enterprise, group and societal levels. Research following all traditions and methodologies are welcome. Specific areas of interest include (but are not limited to): - Consumer behavior in mobile and digital environments - Data mining and knowledge discovery - Digital intermediaries and sponsored search advertising - IS in healthcare - Intellectual property, copyrights, and DRM - IT in emerging economies and non-governmental organizations - Social networks and web 2.0 - Social media and enterprise 2.0 - Software engineering - Personalization technologies - IT adoption, use and assimilation in various contexts - The role of IT in shaping societies, cultures and nations - Outsourcing and application service contracting - IT and co-creation of values; value ecosystems - Software procurement, open source software, and open standards - Knowledge management, collaboration and boundary spanning - Online communities, and computer-mediated collaboration - The effects of IT on industrial organization and firm boundaries - The economics of digital products and information goods - Electronic commerce and electronic markets Much more details www.*cist*conf.org/ *Raju . C* *LPA in MUL* *University** of **Mysore,* *Mysore 570 006* *Ph- 9164907744* * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Service Tax of 12.36% on Online information and databases
by Mailing List Admin 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:36:03 +0530 From: atanu <atanu(a)computer.org> This approach may need to be examined by the experts (such as taxation and financial management experts). However, on examination of broad parameters of service tax, lobbying with competent authorities may not be the most effective method. Service tax is defined as " the provision of services provided by service providers within India or services imported by Indian from outside India". By this definition, online database is a service. Online database is not confined to database services in information industry. Therefore, blanket exemption of service tax may lead to exclusion of all industries including financial services industry that heavily use online databases. A common practice by the Government is to offset service tax by increasing the funding. Other methods are available as well. Making something available for free or exemption of royalty, taxes, fees and charge may not be the most effective way to promote access and usage in all the cases. Open access proponents tend to miss the point that somebody pays for the access. It is quite possible this service tax will help in making journals open access. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM, G.K.MANJUNATH <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> wrote: > > > As per the Govt circular, based on the Finance Act, 1994, all 'Online and off-line products' will now attract a service tax of 12.36%. Earlier these products / services were under negative list. Such a change in the policy will put pressure on the already constrained library budget. > > In view of this policy change, most of the vendors have postponed forwarding subscription to the publishers with an assumption the Govt may withdraw the change and it seems have also made representation in this regard. > > As we are gearing up for next year renewals, the matter will be of serious concerns to all of us. Please refer to section 75 of the below mentioned circular : > > http://www.servicetax.gov.in/st-act-upd-dec10.pdf > > It says "on-line information and database access or retrieval" means providing data or information, retrievable or otherwise, 5[to any person], in electronic form through a computer network" > > Our regular vendors have already indicated that, henceforth, libraries need to pay a service tax of 12.36% for renewing online journals and databases. > > I highly appreciate further debate on this issue. Can our associations and consortia coordinators, take up this matter immediately with the concerned Department/ Ministry to seek exemptions ? > > thanks, > > Dr.G.K.Manjunath > Chief Librarian > Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research > Film City Road > Santosh Nagar > Goregaon(East ) > MUMBAI - 400 065 > India > Phone: 022-28416528 > email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in > > >

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Seminar on knowledge sharing on sustainable development
by Mailing List Admin 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:28:49 +0530 From: Devendrappa T M <deva.tm(a)gmail.com> *Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University * *and* *United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan *** *Cordially invites you to the * *Seminar on* *�KNOWLEDGE SHARING ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT�* *on* Thursday, 1st November 2012, 9.30 a.m. at Lecture Hall, Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus, New Delhi-110067. *Registration is Free :* Limited participants are allowed for participation on !ist come first bases of filed registration form. *Participants are make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation.* * * ** *Seminar on* *Knowledge Sharing on Sustainable Development* *at JNU Convention Centre, New Delhi, on 1st November 2012* * * *Registration Form* * * * Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms.................................................................................................................. * * * * Designation........................................................................................................................... * * * * Organization......................................................................................................................... * * * *Mailing Address................................................................................................................... * * * * ................................................................................................................................................ * * * * Phone/Fax............................................................................................................................. * * * * E-mail.................................................................................................................................... * * * *Date..................... (Signature)* * * Filled from are requested to send to the University Librarian JNU. New Delhi. rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in with regards, Devandrappa T M JNU Central Library New Delhi-110067

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Required full text article
by Ravi Hullur 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

*Dear All,* May I request you to kindly provide the following article for my faculty 1) Therapeutic Approaches to Neonatal Jaundice: An International Survey Hansen *Clin Pediatr (Phila) **June 1996 35: 309-316, * http://cpj.sagepub.com/content/35/6.toc 2) *Normal Serum Bilirubin Levels in the Newborn and the Effect of Breast-Feeding *M. Jeffrey Maisels and Kathleen Gifford Pediatrics *1986**;* * **78**:**5 **837**-**843* * * http://cpj.sagepub.com/content/35/6.toc -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for the Post of Project Fellow
by zafar iqbal 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

Adv. No. 01/2012 Dated: 12.10.2012 Applications are invited for the post of Project Fellow (One post) to work full time in the Major Research Project (2012-14) sponsored by University Grants Commission, entitled “Design and Development of E-Learning Portal in Library and Information Science” in the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Appointment will be initially for one year renewable depending upon the performance of the candidate. Qualification: •Essential: M.L.I.Sc / MCA with minimum 55% marks. •Desirable: Adequate knowledge in web designing/web searching and analysis. Salary: Rs. 14000/- per month (fixed) Application on plain paper along with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator latest by 3rd November, 2012. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M) Asso. Professor/Principal Investigator UGC Research Project Department of Library and Information Science AMU, Aligarh-202002 E-mail: naushadali.amu(a)gmail.com, naushadali.ls(a)amu.ac.in Telephone: 0571-3244666 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m.
by Mohan HR 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Dear all, Presentation on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2012/mm-121025.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. While the admission is free to this programme, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for logistics reasons. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/pcrvW With regards HR Mohan Chairman, IEEE CS http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ INVITATION ===================================================== IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council, Madras Chapter American Society for Quality, Chennai Chapter IIT Madras Alumni Association, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation by Mr. Steven Teleki Chairman Emeritus of the IEEE Computer Society, Austin Chapter in Austin, Texas, USA and Managing Director of Engineering, The Advisory Board Company, USA on “Building Blocks of Software Project Success” on Thursday, 25th Oct 2012 at 5.30 p.m. at Conference Hall, Anna University Alumni Centre Anna University, Guindy, Chennai – 600025 Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS & PCS Madras Chapter Mr. A. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter Mr. K.V. Rupchand, Chairman, IEEE TMC Mr. K. Bhaskaran, President, IITMAA Chennai Chapter Mr. P.G. Subramaniam, ASQ, Chennai Chapter Programme ========= 5.30 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.00 p.m. : Presentation 7.30 p.m. : Dinner About the Presentation ================= Software Project Success is on the minds of many developers, managers, and customers. We all have been in projects that were successful, and some that didn’t go so well. What actions, events, or practices turned a project into a success, while others ended up less so? Over the course of more than 20 years in the software business Steve Teleki has observed a multitude of practices that software projects use. He will share his experience about the building blocks of software project success. You will leave with concrete ideas that you can turn into actions on how you too can improve the odds on your next project, help your peers, and make your next project a resounding success. About the Speaker ============== Steve Teleki has over 24 years of wide-ranging experience in the software industry. He is Managing Director of Engineering at The Advisory Board. He is passionate about creating high-quality software on time and on budget. He focuses on understanding and improving both individual and team software development performance. He believes that every developer can increase his or her software development performance way beyond what commonly assumed possible. Steve served in a variety of roles, including: Vice President for Software Engineering, Software Quality Director, Program Director, Software Process Director, Development Team Leader, Senior Software Engineer, User Interface Designer, Usability Specialist, Software Developer. As an executive he lead organizations through many successful releases; mentored managers, architects, developers. As a developer he wrote software that shipped in over 40 million copies worldwide. His understanding of both people and technology makes him uniquely capable of building outstanding software organizations. He is a leader who is also a coach and mentor to development and testing teams. Under his mentorship software engineers have improved their performance in areas of software project planning, personal software process measurement, software design, and implementation. Outside work he served as Chair (2002-2004) and Program Chair (2005-2007) of the IEEE Computer Society, Austin Chapter. ========================================== While the admission is free to this programme, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for logistics reasons. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/pcrvW -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference @ Calicut University on February 1-2, 2013
by Dr. K M Haneefa 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Dear All, [Apologies for seeing this mail more than once] We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013. The theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries. The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries. Sub ThemesThe conference will discuss all aspects of e-resources and e-learning. The main theme will be divided into several sub-themes as detailed below, but not necessarily limited to: Use of e-journals, e-books, ETDs, and databasesBudgeting and collection development of e-resourcesE-resources access and managementEmerging technologies for digitization and digital archivingUse of digital libraries, institutional repositories, library consortia, and library networksArchiving of consortia based resourcesWeb resource managementWeb archiving and preservationOpen access for scholarly contentsOpen archives initiative/PMHRemote and wireless access to e-resourcesProvision to access virtual e-resourcesMarketing of e-resourcesKnowledge management Use of multimedia in e-learningUse of Web 2.0 technologies in e-learningE-learning to support communities and individualsMobile learningWeb-based learningDistributed e-learning environmentsOpen access technologies for e-learningSimulations and virtual learning environmentsAdoption of e-learning by libraries E-resources and e-learning platforms and portalsE-resources for collaborative and social learningTools and techniques for e-resources and e-learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for lifelong learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for distance learnersUse of e-resources and e-learning for differentially abled personsStandards, Interoperability, Copyright, Licensing and IPR issuesSecurity and ethical issuesPersonal and professional competencies of library professionalsSuccess cases of the use of e-resources and e-learning Who should ParticipateThe conference is aimed to professionals working in Academic Libraries, Special Libraries, Public Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, E-learning communities, E-publishers, IT service providers, Vendors, Aggregators, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the E-resources and E-learning arena. Call for PapersProgramme Committee solicits high quality research and technical papers, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the conference. The paper submitted should have been neither published anywhere not kept under consideration for publication. All papers will go through a process of review and accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Correspondence will be made with the principal author. The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers. The papers should be submitted in two versions (Print and Soft copy) as under: a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: cudlisc(a)gmail.com / dr.haneefa(a)gmail.com b) Print version to: General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala , India Authors Guidelines The papers must be submitted according to the following format. The paper may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words.All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word using Times New Roman Font with 12 pt. size.Paper size should be A4, Portrait (8.5” * 11”) using 1.5 spacing with margins 1” (top, bottom and right), and 1.5” (left)Headings & sub headings must be in bold font, justified and numbered according to level of heading as below 1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level HeadingFigures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptionsThe main title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) with e-mail ID and contact numbers.The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words in italics.At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract with bold face.All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph together with a brief CV.Reference/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by American-Psychological Association (http://www.apastyle.org) Best Paper AwardAward will be given to the author(s) by the Programme Committee to the best contributed paper (or papers) submitted to the conference. Important Dates Receipt of full paper:30th November 2012 Intimation to Authors:15th December 2012 Final Submission of the Paper along with Registration Fee:31 December 2012 The Event:February 1-2, 2013 Invited SpeakersEminent experts in the field will be invited to deliver the keynote address and plenary sessions. Details of the sessions will be announced later on. Registration and AccommodationRegistration fee is Rs.800/-(Rupees Eight Hundred Only) per delegate. The registration fee covers conference kit, lunches, conference dinner, and tea. The filled-in Registration Form along with Demand Draft/Local Cheque in favour of the ‘The General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut ’ can be sent to the address mentioned on or before 15th January 2013. Accommodation can be arranged for the participants in the University Guest House with usual amenities on first come first serve basis. Room rent and other charges are to be paid by the participants directly. Besides accommodation in the Guest House, Hotels can also be arranged for the participants on request and confirmation. A good number of moderate to luxury hotels are available near to the University campus. Registration fee is non-refundable. Substitution in nominations are acceptable only upto 15th January 2013.Registration fee does not include accommodation.Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed and payment received in full. Venue of the ConferenceThe sessions will be held at the Seminar Complex of the University of Calicut situated on the main campus. The campus is at Thenhipalam, a hilly village surrounded by green valleys. It is 23 kilometeres south of Calicut , the capital city of erstwhile Zamorins, 12 kilometers from Karipur airport and 14 kilometers from Parappanangadi Railway Station. Calicut city is well connected with buses and trains from various parts of the country. The campus is on NH 17 and regular buses are available from Calicut City . We request you to publicize this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department / Library and to contribute papers for the conference. For registration form and further details, please visit Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info or the Department blog http://cudlisc.blogspot.com Programme Organizing Committee Dr. T A Abdul Azeez, Chairman, National Conference 2013, University Librarian (i/c), University of Calicut , Phone: 09447332612 Mr. T.M. Vasudevan, General Convener, National Conference 2013, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone 09446418742 Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K, Coordinator, National Conference 2013, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone: 09895622811 Mr. Kuttappan. C, Convener, Food and Refreshment Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Latheef, Convener, Media/Public Relations/Publicity Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Abdul Salam M.P, Convener, Hospitality and Accommodation Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Muraleedaran. P., Convener, Finance and Accounts Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Vinod.V.M., Convener, Floor Management Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. K.P. Haneefa, Convener, Cultural Committee, National Conference 2013, Librarian, Dept. of Life Science, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Gafoor N, Convener, Sponsorship and Exhibition Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mrs. Beena, Convener, Conference Registration Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut ...................................... Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u(a)gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Master Degree Programme in Library & Information Science (2013-15)
by Mailing List Admin 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:59:32 +0530 From: Dr. Akhilesh KS Yadav <akhilksy(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, Greetings! Centre for Library and Information Management Studies, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is happy to announce admissions to the programme for �Master in Library and Information Science� for the year 2013-2015. The minimum qualification for admission to MLISc is a Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized university, obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education. Candidates in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply. However, this admission will be provisional. It is a regular, two year programme, offered in four semesters at Mumbai Campus. Candidates are required to apply online through the E-application at https://admissions.tiss.edu Those who have difficulty in online submission can download the Application form and submit it after duly completing it. Complete prospectus available at http://library.tiss.edu Last date for submission of application is 10th November, 2012 Please visit the following websites for prospectus and application form. For MLISc Programme: https://admissions.tiss.edu/<http://ma-programmes.tiss.edu/courses/master-of-library-and-information-sci…> http://library.tiss.edu/mlisc.html We will also be happy to answer your queries. Thank you, Best regards, Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath Professor & Chairperson Centre for Library and Information Management Studies Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai- 400 088 (India) Phone: +91-22-2552 5281(Direct) Fax: +91-22-2552 5050 E-mail: muttayya(a)tiss.edu

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Required Some article
by pravesh choudhary 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Dear Members May I request you to kindly provide the following article for one my faculty Author : V. Alluri and P. Toivianen " Exploring perceptual and acoustical correlates of polyphonic timbre" Music percept Vol27, No. 3 pp-223-241, 2010 with warm regards P N Choudhary Central Library Indian School of Mines (Under MHRD, GOI) Dhanbad-826004 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pathology MCQs online database for MBBS - Regarding.
by Mohammad Pasha 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Dear Library professionals, I need your valuable suggestion regarding the best *online database for Pathology MCQs for MBBS* students. Expedite for your suggestion. Regards, Mohammed Ghouse Pasha, Medical Librarian, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah - UAE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenLib Open Source is at zero cost
by Mohan T A 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Dear Professionals NewGenLib Open Source truly comes with a zero cost - Its free to download, install and use - Its free to upgrade to newer versions - It has zero hidden costs - Its free to get help and support Free to download, install and use the system ------------------------------ --------------------------- NewGenLib is available freely under GNU GPL license. This means you are at your complete freedom to use and re-distribute NewGenLib. You do not have to pay any royalties or license costs. NewGenLib is a complete and a fully functional Integrated Library System. All its modules/functionalities are all Open Source and Free. Free to upgrade to newer versions ---------------------------------------------- Once you install NewGenLib, it's new updates, new versions and new releases are always free. Its a commitment from the NewGenLib Open Source Team Zero hidden costs ------------------------- There are no hidden costs in implementing the system. All the third party software used is either open source or free to use. All you need is a computer. Install a free and Open source operating system like Ubuntu or Debian or Fedora and install NewGenLib. If you already have Windows operating system, then you can install NewGenLib on it. Free help and support ---------------------------- NewGenLib Open Source Team provides free support. Unlike other Open Source systems - You don't have to search for help in forums. - You don't have to post in forums and wait for the answer Just send us a message and we will resolve your problem and clarify your doubts. Isn't it convenient. We will help you in - Installation - Data migration - Training Happy to help you ------------------------ NewGenLib Team is awaiting for your call to help you. Get help from us, there are no obligations and no conditions whatsoever. For any assistance in Installation or upgrade contact us at Email: support(a)verussolutions.biz Telephone: +91 741 678 3719,+91 741 678 2119, +91 402 771 9161,+91 402 771 9162 Yahoo Messenger: ngl.oss1(a)yahoo.com Google Talk: ngl.oss.support.1(a)verussolutions.biz Skype Id for voice chat: newgenlib.oss Forums: http://forums.newgenlib.org We will be looking forward to help you Wishing you a Happy Library Management NewGenLib Open Source Team thanking you with regards T A Mohan Librarian Siddaganga Institute of Technology TUMKUR E-mail: mohan(a)sit.ac.in tamohanta(a)rediffmail.com Phone: 0816 2214078 Mobile:9343525141 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2012
by Sethi, Manik (ELS-DEL) 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Elsevier & NASI (National Academy of Sciences - Allahabad) invites applications for NASI- Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2012 Awards would be give in following 9 subject Areas * Agriculture * Biological Sciences * Chemistry * Earth, Oceanographic & Environmental Science * Engineering * Mathematics * Medicine * Physics * Social Sciences Eligibility- * Must be an Indian citizen, currently residing and working in India * Must not be over 40 Years of Age as of 1st January 2012 For Online Application & Nomination please visit http://southasia.elsevier.com/. Last date for Application is 15th November 2012. Regards, Manik Sethi Customer Development Manager Elsevier-Science and Technology Email :m.sethi@elsevier.com<mailto:m.sethi@elsevier.com>| -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reply to ChandraKant Sathe query
by Kedar Patankar 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

Sir, Please try www.zamzar.com site. This site converts pdf to word and the word file is editable to the best of my knowledge. Thanks and Regards, Kedar Patankar, Librarian Gharda Chemicals Pvt.Ltd. D-1/2, MIDC, Lote, Tal.Khed, Dist.Ratnagiri- 415722 02356-272252(Ext.443) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Articles
by Ms Hiral Patel 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

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Date for paper submission extended: SAARC Conference at Noida Delhi
by Sambhaji Patil 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

Dear Library Professionals/Students, Greetings!!!!! As we are receiving so many request from the reluctant people who wants to contribute their paper in the conference, we have extended the submission dates till 30th October 2012. This will be the final date for submission after this no extension will be done nor any paper will be entertain. Those who are looking forward to present and publish their paper in the conference please send in before the extended closing date. The extended date will also be updated on the website very soon. For any information regarding the conference feel free to contact. -- *Naqi Murtaza Ansari Sr. Library Professional Birla Institute of Management Technology Plot No. - 5, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida (UP) Mo. No. - 9540267152 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *SAARC Conference for Library & Information Science Professionals* We also hereby announce a ‘call for paper’ from you and others to be presented on the conference theme during the conference proceedings, which will also be brought out in a publication. For more details please refer to http://www.bimtech.ac.in. Soft copies of the conference brochure and registration form are attached herewith. Hoping to see you at the conference. Kind regards and best wishes. Yours truly, * -- Dr. Rishi Tiwari Librarian Birla Institute of Management Technology(BIMTECH) Plot No.5, Knowledge Park-II Greater Noida(NCR) U.P.-201306 Mob.:09810583623 Off.:0120-232301-10 rishi.tiwari(a)bimtech.ac.in* *, rishi_70(a)rediffmail.com www.bimtech.ac.in* * * * * -- Thanking you… Yours Faithfully, Mr. SAMBHAJI GULABRAO PATIL LIBRARIAN, MET’s INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, BHUJBAL KNOWLEDGE CITY, ADGAON, NASHIK-422003 Mob no.: -09420691868, 0253- 2555888 (Off) Email id: - sambhajipatil07(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for a Research Paper
by Vijayakumara 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

Dear All, One of my freind is in need of following research paper, if possible kindly send the same copy to vijaykumargr18(a)yahoo.co.in Details Recent Development on the Synthesis of Benzo[b]- and Naphtho[b]furans: A Review Authors: Kwiecien, Halina; Smist, Malgorzata; Kowalewska, Monika Source: Current Organic Synthesis, Volume 9, Number 4, September 2012 , pp. 529-560(32) Anticipating your kind help Thanking you Vijayakumar __ Vijayakumar M. MSc., MCA., Ph.D., UGC-NET. Central Library Birla Institute of Technology, A Technical University Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, India Tel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401 http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ -*- || Thank you for considering the environment before printing -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement of the 2012 EPT Award
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Dear Members, The Electronic Publishing Trust (EPT) is pleased to announce that it is offering its second annual award for individuals in developing and transition countries who have made significant advances to the cause of open access and the free exchange of research findings. Nominations are sought for the award. Individuals or organisations may nominate themselves or others, sending a statement in a prescribed form to the chair of the EPT Board, (d.law(a)strath.ac.uk) outlining the achievements of the individual. For more details including the nominations form, you may please visit, http://epublishingtrust.net/blog/ With best wishes, - Francis JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PDF to Editable word format
by Sathe, Chandrakant 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Dear All, Kindly let me know, is it possible to change the PDF file into editable word format, I have converted PDF to WORD online but it is not editable. Kindly help me to resove the problem. Thanks and regards, Chandrakant Sathe Executive- Library Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited ARC-H, P-2, I.T.B.T. Park, Phase-II, M.I.D.C., Hinjewadi, Pune - 411 057 India E-Mail: Chandrakant.Sathe(a)emcure.co.in<mailto:Chandrakant.Sathe@emcure.co.in> T: +91 (20) 39821350 (Extn: 2038) F: +91 (20) 39821445 Mob: 9890210410 ________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call papers on Information Literacy in promoting e-resources and its empowerment for LIS professionals
by Mailing List Admin 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:21:14 +0000 From: Engg-Lib-Forum from India <krmulla(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir/Madam, It gives me an immense pleasure in informing you that, the DBIT, Bangalore in association with AKELPA is organizing a two day National seminar on �Information Literacy in promoting e-resources and its empowerment for LIS professionals� on2 nd and 3 rd of November 2012. In this regard, we are intending to bring out the proceedings on the theme of the Seminar and to receive the papers on or before 25 th October 2012 Hence, interested participants are requested to submit the papers in the area of research, technical and also on case studies on or before the stipulated dates ie 20 th October 2012 Themes /Subject of the paper: � Information Literacy & eResources � E-literacy and empowerment of LIS professionals � Planning strategies for information literacy training � Networking & Networks in Information Literacy � Information Literacy v/s Media � Information Literacy v/s Emerging Technologies � Information literacy Best practices � Information literacy & knowledge management � Information literacy & globalization � Future trends in information literacy Important Dates: 1. Last date for Submission of the paper is October 20 th October 2012 2. Paper acceptance Intimation is October 25 th October 2012 3. Seminar Date: 2 nd and 3 rd November 2012 Chief Guests Dr.VGTalawar Vice-Chancellor University of Mysore, Mysore Dr.SLSangam Professor Department of Library & Information Science Karnataka University, Dharwad Speakers/Resources Persons Dr. CP Ramasesh, Librarian, University of Mysore, Dr. Ramesh Naik Associate Proffessor, Karnatak University Dharwad Dr. B Janakiram Professor & Hod, Depat of Management,MSRIT Dr. Dr. Nagappa B Head, IRC, TCS, Bangalore Dr. Vinayak Bankapur Librarian SDMCET, Dharwad Mr. Arjunrao Chawla President, Wikipedia, India Dr. Prakash. K, Librarian Azim Premji University Sri.Anand T Byrappa Manager, WKC, GE, Bangalore Dr. Ramesha. B, Associate Professor, BU, Bangalore Mr.B.Sanjay Lead Librarian Infosis Technology, Mysore Dr.M Krishna Murthy Assistance Proffessor, DRTC Dr.VL.Kalyan Librarian, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Dr. Vijayakumar M, In-charge Central Library BIT, Meesra Registration fee: All the participants need to pay Rs.500/- as Registration fees in the form of DD/Cheque drawn in favour of �The Principal� DBIT, payable at Bangalore. The Spot registration facility is also available by cash. The registration fee includes Seminar Kit & hospitality. For further details please contact: Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Organizing Secretary DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KUMBALAGODU, MYSORE ROAD BANGALORE-560074 Mobile.No+91 94 4996 0206, 91 8553948128 E-mail: sbtallolli(a)gmail.com, rrcklibrary(a)gmail.com Website: www.dbit.co.in

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Fw:JournalTOCs current awareness service for researchers now contains the latest Tables of Contents of over 20, 000 journals
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

FYI -----Original Message----- From: An informal open list set up by UKSG - Connecting the Information Community - On Behalf Of Roddy Macleod Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 12:45 PM Subject: JournalTOCs current awareness service for researchers now contains the latest Tables of Contents of over 20,000 journals I'm delighted to announce that JournalTOCs, the current awareness service for researchers and academics, now contains the latest Tables of Contents of over 20,000 scholarly journals. JournalTOCs www.journaltocs.ac.uk is the largest freely available collection of scholarly journal Tables of Contents (TOCs), and is for anyone looking for the latest and most current papers published in the scholarly literature. Researchers, academics, librarians, students, and anyone else will find it useful for keeping up-to-date. Coverage is international, and includes journals from over 1,200 different publishers, including Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, IEEE, Sage, Walter de Gruyter, Inderscience, RMIT, Project Muse, OUP, Emerald, CUP, Hindawi, BioMed Central, etc. Of the 20,000 journals, over 4,400 are Open Access. At the JournalTOCs website you can search for journals by title or ISSN, or for articles by keyword, and browse for journals by subject or publisher. Free registration enables you to build your own personalised collection of journal titles and elect to receive email alerts when new journal issues are published. You can also save and export the content of TOCs. Developers can use the free API to directly access the database of articles, journals and publishers to embed TOCs in library catalogues, portals, widgets and web pages. JournalTOCs is a free service. In addition, customised versions for institutions are available at very economic licence rates. This current awareness service solution is especially suitable for research, commercial and institutional libraries and resource centres worldwide. Free 30-day trials are available - contact journaltocs(a)icbl.hw.ac.uk I wrote about the customisable service with a super-admin-user capability here: http://roddymacleod.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/youll-like-this-a-lot-a-custom… This service now also includes customized calls of the JournalTOC API. For example, you can link to JournalTOCs in your own web catalogue or discovery system web interface, and through that link your users will be able to follow and unfollow journals in JournalTOCs as well as setup email alerts for their favourite journals, from your own website. JournalTOCs will automatically recognize your users via your customization. More details about the customisation service are available: http://www.journaltocs.ac.uk/customise.php <http://www.journaltocs.ac.uk/customise.php> JournalTOCs is an initiative of the ICBL <http://www.icbl.hw.ac.uk> at Heriot-Watt University. It was created in 2009 with funding from the JISC Rapid Innovation Grants, and is now an independent service. Follow JournalTOCs on Twitter at *http://twitter.com/journaltocs*<http://twitter.com/journaltocs> ** <http://twitter.com/journaltocs> Roddy MacLeod <http://twitter.com/journaltocs> * * <http://twitter.com/journaltocs> This message and its contents including attachments are intended solely for the original recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this message in error, please notify me immediately and delete this message from your computer system. Any unauthorized use or distribution is prohibited. Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL 2012, RELEASE OF BOOK & LIBRARY SEMINAR
by Dr. A.T. Francis 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL 2012, RELEASE OF BOOK & LIBRARY SEMINAR Dear friends, KeralaAgriculturalUniversity’s (KAU) College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur is organizing the National Book Festival – 2012 during 18-20 October 2012. Books in all subjects will be displayed in the exhibition. Several reputed publishers, distributors, writers and other agencies are participating in the exhibition. In this connection, a Library Seminar is also being organised and a new book will be released. National Book Festival opens at 9.30am on 18-10-2012 at the Library, College of Horticulture. The programme details are given below: INAUGURATION OF THE BOOK FESTIVAL & RELEASE OF BOOK 18-10-2012, Thursday, 2.30pm, At Seminar Hall, College of Horticulture, Thrissur Welcome : Dr. C.T. Abraham, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture Inauguration: Prof. Sarah Joseph, Eminent writer and social activist Presidential Address: Dr. P.K. Rajeevan, Registrar, KAU Key Note Address: Sri. K.P. Sathian, University Librarian, KAU Book Release:- The book, “Re-engineering and Re-defining University Libraries in the context of modern ICTs”, authored by Dr. A.T. Francis and published by Ess Ess Publishers, New Delhi, 368p. will be released. Introducing the Book: Sri. C. Abdul Razak, FormerUniversity Librarian, KAU Book Release: Dr. P.V. Balachandran, Director of Extension, KAU Receiving the Book: Smt.KS. Vijayalakshmi, Administrative Officer, College of Horticulture Facilitations:- Dr. Jiju P. Alex, Member, KAU General Council Sri. Avinash Regi Thomas, Member, KAU General Council Sri. A. Jamaludheen, Member, KAU General Council Vote of Thanks: Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library, College of Horticulture & Coordinator SEMINAR ON “TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IN MODERN LIBRARIES” 20-10-2012, Saturday, 2.00pm, At Seminar Hall, College of Horticulture, Thrissur Collaboration: Kerala Library Association, Trivandrum Registration: Free to qualified Librarians and Teachers in Library and Information Science For more details contact/visit: Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library, College of Horticulture; Phone(o): 0487-2438511; (m) 9496839409; e-mail: francis.at(a)kau.in; francisaloor(a)yahoo.com Smt. V.S. Swapna, Library, College of Horticulture; Phone(o): 0487-2438513; (m) 9446434149; e-mail: swapna.vs(a)kau.in; swapnabenn(a)gmail.com www.kau.edu; or www.kauhort.in; or www.keralalibraryassociation.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Paper
by Shyamal Ghosh 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

We need the following paper: Dion Hoe-Lian Goh, Khasfariyati Razikin, Chei Sian Lee, Ee Peng Lim, Kalyani Chatterjea, Chew Hung Chang, (2012) "*Evaluating the use of a mobile annotation system for geography education*", Electronic Library, The, Vol. 30 Iss: 5 -- ******************************************************** *Shyamal Ghosh (**শ্যামল ঘোষ/श्यामल घोष)* *RBU,Kolkata ********************************************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Call papers on Information Literacy in promoting e-resources and its empowerment for LIS professionals
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Dear Sir/Madam, It gives me an immense pleasure in informing you that, the DBIT, Bangalore in association with AKELPA is organizing a two day National seminar on “Information Literacy in promoting e-resources and its empowerment for LIS professionals” on2 nd and 3 rd of November 2012. In this regard, we are intending to bring out the proceedings on the theme of the Seminar and to receive the papers on or before 25 th October 2012 Hence, interested participants are requested to submit the papers in the area of research, technical and also on case studies on or before the stipulated dates ie 20 th October 2012 Themes /Subject of the paper: · Information Literacy & eResources · E-literacy and empowerment of LIS professionals · Planning strategies for information literacy training · Networking & Networks in Information Literacy · Information Literacy v/s Media · Information Literacy v/s Emerging Technologies · Information literacy Best practices · Information literacy & knowledge management · Information literacy & globalization · Future trends in information literacy Important Dates: 1. Last date for Submission of the paper is October 20 th October 2012 2. Paper acceptance Intimation is October 25 th October 2012 3. Seminar Date: 2 nd and 3 rd November 2012 Chief Guests Dr.VGTalawar Vice-Chancellor University of Mysore, Mysore Dr.SLSangam Professor Department of Library & Information Science Karnataka University, Dharwad Speakers/Resources Persons Dr. CP Ramasesh, Librarian, University of Mysore, Dr. Ramesh Naik Associate Proffessor, Karnatak University Dharwad Dr. B Janakiram Professor & Hod, Depat of Management,MSRIT Dr. Dr. Nagappa B Head, IRC, TCS, Bangalore Dr. Vinayak Bankapur Librarian SDMCET, Dharwad Mr. Arjunrao Chawla President, Wikipedia, India Dr. Prakash. K, Librarian Azim Premji University Sri.Anand T Byrappa Manager, WKC, GE, Bangalore Dr. Ramesha. B, Associate Professor, BU, Bangalore Mr.B.Sanjay Lead Librarian Infosis Technology, Mysore Dr.M Krishna Murthy Assistance Proffessor, DRTC Dr.VL.Kalyan Librarian, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Dr. Vijayakumar M, In-charge Central Library BIT, Meesra Registration fee: All the participants need to pay Rs.500/- as Registration fees in the form of DD/Cheque drawn in favour of “The Principal” DBIT, payable at Bangalore. The Spot registration facility is also available by cash. The registration fee includes Seminar Kit & hospitality. For further details please contact: Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Organizing Secretary DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KUMBALAGODU, MYSORE ROAD BANGALORE-560074 Mobile.No+91 94 4996 0206, 91 8553948128 E-mail: sbtallolli(a)gmail.com, rrcklibrary(a)gmail.com Website: www.dbit.co.in -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 10/12/2012 03:21:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required full text article
by Ravi Hullur 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Dear LIS Professionals: Please kindly sent me the full text of the following articles at the earliest possible as i urgently require to our Ph.D Student Human Clinical and Histologic Evaluation of Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure Marc L. Nevins, DMD, MMSc/Marcelo Camelo, DDS/Peter Schupbach, PhD/Soo-Woo Kim, DMD, MS/David M. Kim, DDS, DMSc/Myron Nevins, DDS Pages: 497-507, PMID: 22754897, THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERIODONTICS & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, October 2012, Volume 32 , Issue 5 -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RDA Free Trial
by N.S. Harinarayana 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Dear Colleagues, RDA is available for free trail for 30 days. Please visit http://www.rdatoolkit.org/trial for more information. With regards -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419788 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration closed: National level workshop on 'Drupal 7: An Open Source Content Management System' from 26-28 Oct 2012 at GIPE, Pune
by gipelibrary pune 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! With reference to the mail below, please note that the registration for Drupal workshop is now closed. We have already received registrations from 30 participants (even though the last date for registration is 19 Oct 2012). I take this opportunity to thank all LIS professionals who have shown keen interest in participating for the workshop and have confirmed their registration. Thanking you. Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in-Interview for the posts of Professional Asstt., Semi Professional Asstt. and Senior Library Attendant.
by sanjeev kumar 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Dear Professional Friends, CIET,NCERT, New Delhi Advertised for the Post of Professional Assistant, Semi Professional Assistant and Senior library Attendant for on contractual basis more detail please Visit http://www.ncert.nic.in/announcements/vacancies/vacancies.html Sanjeev Kumar Professional Assistant -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS spl programme-National Library Week/Honoring Ph.D/NET/SET/Retired Professionals
by Arunachalam Hariharan 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Dear Members and Professional Colleages, Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is organizing the following Special Programme/events/function: National Library Week Celebrations Get-together of LIS Professionals Special Lecture cum Discussion Honoring Ph.D Awardees Honoring Recent NET/SLET holders Honoring Retired Professionals Reorganization SALIS Chennai Chapter Date: 18th Nov 2012 Venue: ICSA Headquarters,107, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 040. Hence, those who have got Ph.D and cleared NET/SET exams recently and also professional retired recently are requested to send their names to the following email id in detail. for Ph.D awardess Name, Designation, topic, awarded year, University, Guide/Supervisor Name) For NET/SET holders: Name, Designation, NET/SET, Year of completion, Registration No For Retired Professionals Name, Designation, institution (where retired, brief bio-data with achievements) Please note that the mementoes for the Phd Awardees/Net/SET holders will be given only in person. Therefore, those are able attend the function only requested to give their names and other details as given above to: 1. rmksivaji(a)yahoo.com 9444090372 2. pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com 9940614272 3 . manimlis(a)yahoo.com 9942020895 For Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Dr. S.Surianarayanan President Mr.S.Swaminathan General Secretary Mr. GG Sivakumar Chairman, Chennai Chapter Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Secretary, Chennai Chapter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SALIS: To Reach the Unreached -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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resource mobilization in LIS
by shivani nayak 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

To lis fourm I am shivani nayak . i am doing work in mata jijabai govt girls p g college at indore .plz suggest me some information on the topic of resource mobilization in LIS and change the form of management in LIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Paper
by Arup Raychaudhury 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

We need the following paper: Manisha Singh, Gareema Sanaman, (2012) "Open Source Integrated Library Management Systems: Comparative Analysis of Koha and NewGenLib", Electronic Library, The, Vol. 30 Iss: 6 -- Arup Raychaudhury ISICAL This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Weeding out of Books from Pondicherry Central University
by Narenderan 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Sorry for the cross postings Dear Friends, Pondicherry Central University Library weeding out eleven thousand books for details please see below said link. http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/news/weeding-out-books-11th-15th-oct-2012 Thanks -- Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Phone # 91-413-2334168 Extn 126/139 Mobile: 9442934327 Web: www.ifpindia.org Email : narenthiran.r(a)ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job@ NIT Surat(Gujarat)
by Veeru 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Dear all, * SARDAR VALLABHBHAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY* * SURAT- 395 007 GUJARAT(INDIA)* 1. Librarian( UR)-01 *Qulification*: Degree in Library Science / Information Science / documentation with CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or at least 60% marks or its equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record set out in these Regulations *Experieance *:At least ten years as a Deputy Librarian in the library of a technical university, educational institute of national importance, or any other large technical library at least five years being spent on a post with AGP of Rs.8700/- or an equivalent post.Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. 2.Dy.Librarian (SC)-01 *Qulification*: Master’s Degree in Library Science/ Information Science / Documentation with CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or at least 60% of the marks or its equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record. *Experieance*: Ten years experience as an Assistant University Librarian/out of which at least 5 years to be in a post with AGP of Rs.7000/- or an equivalent post. Evidence of innovative Library Service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library. 3.Asst.LIbrarian(OBC)-01 Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or at least 60% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with superior knowledge of computerized library service. Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC However, candidates, who are or have been awarded Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET / SLET / SET for recruitment and appointment Assistant Librarian. PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or PGDCA or equivalent *Last Date of Receiving Application Form is 18/10/2012 (By 3:00 p.m.)* *For more details visit website: * *http://svnit.ac.in/jobs.php* * http://svnit.ac.in/jobsatsvnit/APPLICATION-HINDI-ENGLISH-NONTEACHING-Final.… * * http://svnit.ac.in/jobsatsvnit/ADVERTISEMENTNONTEACHING03092012.pdf* -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(a)gmail.com* * * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI Communications - Call for Articles for forthcoming issues (March 2013 - e-Libraries)
by atanu 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

fyi -------------------- Dear Member, Here is an appeal to all of you, who are interested in contributing for CSI Communications magazine Knowledge Digest for IT Community. For your information, the cover themes for forthcoming issues of CSI Communications are going to be as follows: November 2012 – Embedded Systems December 2012 – Intelligent Systems January 2013 – Enterprise 2.0 February 2013 – Programming Language Paradigms March 2013 - e-Libraries The Editorial Board of CSI Communications is looking for high quality technical articles for different columns pertaining to the above themes or emerging and current interests. The articles should cover all aspects of computing, information and communication technologies that should be of interest to readers at large and member fraternity of CSI and around. The articles shall be peer reviewed by experts decided by the Editorial Board and the selected ones shall be published. Both theoretical and practice based articles are welcome but not research papers. The articles and contributions may be submitted in the following categories: Cover Story, Research Front, Technical Trends, and Article. CIOs/Senior IT/IS personnel/consultants of the companies, who are managing technologies/projects related to the cover themes are welcome to contribute under the CIO Perspective - Managing Technology section. Similarly, HR Senior Managers/ Personnel/ Consultants are invited to contribute under HR section. Letters to the Editors for ReaderSpeak(), questions to be answered in Ask an Expert, your experience of Programming Tips under the Practitioner Workbench: Programming.Tips(), your memories of yesteryears of computing for IT.Yesterday(), theme based crossword puzzle and theme based cartoon for Brain Teaser column are also welcome. Here are article submission guidelines for your information: The articles may be long (2500-3000 words) or short (1000-1500 words) authored in as the original text. (Plagiarism is strictly prohibited – see the note at the end to know about meaning of plagiarism.) The articles may be sent to the CSI Editorial Board via email csic(a)csi-india.org by 15th of a month for consideration in the subsequent month’s issue. All manuscripts should be written at the level of the general audience of varied level of members. Equations and mathematical expressions within articles are not recommended, however, if absolutely necessary, should be minimum. List of references is preferred and it is recommended that list not more than 10 references at the end of your manuscript. Please don’t include any embedded reference numbers within the text of your article. If you would to like to refer, you may state names in the text and provide full reference at the end. The reference must state the names of the authors, title, publisher’s name, complete publication reference with month and year. Web URLs should be there for website references with accessed date. Figures and Images used should be limited to maximum of three (only high resolution images need to be sent, and the image needs to be sent separately also). Only MS-Word and PDF submissions are allowed. Include a brief biography of four to six lines for each author with author picture (high resolution). Please note that Editors will edit the contents as felt necessary. Editorial board will notify the authors of selected articles and authors will be asked to fill up the copyright transfer form before accepting the article. Please note that months for various cover themes are tentative and may change depending on prevailing circumstances. Sincere regards, Mrs. Jayshree A Dhere Resident Editor, On behalf of Editorial Board of CSIC, Knowledge Digest for IT Community P.S.: Plagiarism Alert for Prospective Authors Plagiarism in the present context is - use in part or whole of other published articles with or without citing. Even with citation, pasting huge chunks of text authored by others is not admissible (the only exception being demarcated quotes when situation warrants). Plagiarism is against professional ethics and the editorial team has no option but to recommend black listing the authors committing plagiarism for lifetime. It is an extremely simple matter for a reviewer to verify plagiarism. In most cases, a deft Googling of part of the text will reveal the sources instantaneously. Plagiarism is easy to do and also easy to detect. Prospective authors are requested to take extreme care in avoiding intentional and non-intentional forms of plagiarism, thereby saving time for them as well as for reviewers. CSI Communications is committed to upholding ethical practices in publishing and hence would continue to take serious view of plagiarism. Issued on behalf of CSI-C Editorial Team. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Use and distribute NewGenLib absolutely free of cost
by Mohan T A 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Dear Professionals - Are you planning to automate your library free of cost? - Do you want to help a library to automate free of cost? Then NewGenLib Open Source is the right choice. Visithttp://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram for more information - You can download it and use it free of cost. - Not only that, you can redistribute it free of cost. NewGenLib Open Source is available under a very flexible licensing system GNU GPL. NewGenLib Open Source offers the following functional modules 1. Technical Processing 2. Circulation 3. Acquisitions 4. Serials management 5. MIS Reports 6. Web OPAC 7. Administration (System settings) 8. Utilities Technical processing (Cataloging module) -------------------------------------------------------- - Primary or Original Cataloging - Copy cataloging (Import catalog records in MARC Communication format or MARC Tagged format) - Supports MARC21 for bibliographic, authority and holdings data - Customizable data entry templates - Customizable search indexes - Data export in Dublin core, MARC XML, and MODS 3.0 - Uses "MARC Edit" for Z39.50 client functionality - OAI-PMH support - Embedded SRU/W server - Support for MARC21 for authority data enables you to build your own thesaurus Circulation --------------- - Check out (Issues) - Check in (Returns) - Renew items on loan - Reservation (Request for holds) - Recall items on loan - Inter-Library loan process - Binding management - Lost item process - Weed out process - Auto reminders for renewals - Auto overdue notices - Email (SMTP and Google Apps) integration - SMS gateway integration Acquisitions ---------------- - Recommendation process - On-approvals process - Firm orders (including advance payments) - Claim generation - Receive orders (Invoice and Item Processing) - Accessioning - Payment process - Registering payment details - Gifts, exchange items - Quotation (Tender) process - Integrated budget management Serials management ---------------------------- - Preparation of subscription lists - Firm orders - Receive invoice - Payment process - Registering payment details - Registering(Check in) Serial issues, supplement(or special issues) and Indexes - Handles out of turn receipts, combined issues, duplicate issues, delayed and dispatched issues - Subscription renewals - Auto and manual claim generation - Archiving and binding management - Integrated budget management MIS Reports ---------------- Acquisitions: Accession register, Budget expenditure, Vendor performance Technical Processing: Customized list of titles, List of new arrivals, Documentation list Circulation: Stock verification, Checked out material details, Current reservations, Detailed Circulation Transaction, Overdue material, Patron List (Users List), Items reported lost, Daily Circulation Transaction, Items under binding Serials management: Current subscriptions, Duplicate issues, Missing issues, Unfulfilled subscriptions, Current arrivals, Budget expenditure, List of subscriptions Web OPAC -------------- - Search catalog (Free text, Basic and Advanced search) - Customizable search indexes - Users can place reservations (Request for holds) - Recommend new books - Renew items online - Book covers and Google previews - View circulation history online - Support for Vufind - Support for xCatalog shortly - Customizable OPAC content Administration (System settings) ------------------------------------------- All the functional modules settings are present in this module Though the system has all the functional modules, we, the open source team are in efforts to make the system more user friendly, robust and functional. Come join us in developing NewGenLib that is more suitable for you athttp://www.verussolutions.biz/web/content/register Happy to help you ------------------------ NewGenLib Team is awaiting for your call to help you. Get help from us, there are no obligations and no conditions whatsoever. For any assistance in Installation or upgrade contact us at Email: support(a)verussolutions.biz Telephone: +91 741 678 3719,+91 741 678 2119, +91 402 771 9161,+91 402 771 9162 Yahoo Messenger: ngl.oss1(a)yahoo.com Google Talk: ngl.oss.support.1(a)verussolutions.biz Skype Id for voice chat: newgenlib.oss Forums: http://forums.newgenlib.org We will be looking forward to help you Wishing you a Happy Library Management thanking you with regards T A Mohan Librarian Siddaganga Institute of Technology TUMKUR E-mail: mohan(a)sit.ac.in tamohanta(a)gmail.com Phone: 0816 2214078 Mobile:9343525141 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles invited for Journal of Knowledge and Communication Management (JKCM) Vol. 2 No. 2
by Shibu.K.M 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Dear Sir/Madam Original research papers are invited for the Journal of Knowledge and Communication Management (JKCM) Vol. 2 No. 2. JKCM is a peer-reviewed half yearly journal which captures the latest pertaining information and disseminates both theoretical and practical information on knowledge and communication management and serves as a common platform for the discussion. The journal is dedicated to the exchange of the latest academic output and practical information on all aspects of managing knowledge. The journal publishes original research and case studies by academic, business and government contributors on strategies, tools, techniques, technologies and best practices in knowledge and communication management. The focus of this journal is on the identification of innovative Knowledge Management strategies and the application of theoretical concepts to real-world situations. This is a broad-based journal, covering all branches of knowledge and communication of information. It also publishes interdisciplinary research works. *Coverage * The scope of the Journal is broadly knowledge and communication management, surrounding all of the academic and professional disciplines which deal with recorded information. The areas of include, but are certainly not limited to: * Knowledge innovations and dissemination management Knowledge Management -case studies and best practices. Knowledge Management -strategies and models. Knowledge sharing in collaborative work environments Knowledge Management in libraries and information centers Knowledge Management in public sectors * New Media and E-Society in Knowledge management environment Digitization, heterogeneity and convergence Interactivity and virtuality Innovation, identity and the global village syndrome * Knowledge and Communication Structures Knowledge and Communication Strategies Knowledge engineering Integrating learning and knowledge infrastructure Internal and workforce communications Communication and organizational culture Knowledge organization, taxonomies and ontology Corporate communications KM and disaster management * Knowledge communication and Information Systems Knowledge Sharing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Intelligent Systems IS Security Issues Mobile Applications Multimedia Applications Software Requirements and IS Architectures Wireless Communications * E-Society and digital communication divide Social & Political Aspects of KM Social Integration Social Book marking retention Social Software E-Democracy * Information Management Computer-Mediated Communication Content Development Cyber law and Intellectual Property Data Mining Human Computer Interaction Information Search and Retrieval Social and Organizational Aspects Virtual Communities * Digital services in E-society Service Broadcasting Political Reporting Freedom of Expression * Information Technology and Knowledge and Communication Knowledge Innovation Networks Digital Libraries Open Source Software Open access Social Networking *Author Guidelines* General Instructions for Authors:- Authors wishing to make a submission to the journal may note the following: Electronic submission of manuscripts is strongly encouraged. One copy of the paper, in MS word format, should be submitted as e-mail attachment to the chief editor at editorjkcm(a)gmail.com By submission of a manuscript an author certifies that the work is original and neither has been previously published nor is currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Every paper submitted to the journal will be blind-reviewed by members of the editorial board or qualified outside reviewers. On the recommendation of reviewers, a paper may be accepted, revised or rejected. The length of the contributions should be in the range of 4000-7000 words normally. Manuscripts should be written in English, typed double spaced, with ample margins and bear the title of the contribution. A brief autobiographical note of the author and co-authors, if any, should be supplied, including full name(s), position(s) held and name(s) of employing organization(s), address, E-Mail address and telephone/fax numbers. The papers must include an informative and completely self-explanatory abstract, 3 to 5 keywords and proper bibliographic references using Harvard Style of Referencing. Tables and illustrations should be given in on eye-legible size on separate sheets. They are to be numbered and fitted with concise, but self-explanatory captions. The location of each table or figure in the text should be specified at the appropriate place. Authors submitting articles for publication must warrant that their work is not an infringement of any existing copyright. Papers and published contributions become the legal copyright of the publisher unless otherwise agreed Contributor(s) will be responsible for all views and opinions expressed by them in their papers. Neither the editor nor the publisher can accept any responsibility in this regard. The Editor reserves the right to reject papers that, in the view of the editorial board, either are of insufficient quality, or are irrelevant to the subject area. Editorial Board Chief Editor: Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Executive Editors: 1. Prof. Jean Louis Ermine, France 2. Prof. Gabriel Gomez, USA Please visit the following link for the latest issue of the journal. http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jkcm&volume=1&issue=1an… Thanks and regards K. M. Shibu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for full text article
by Ravi Hullur 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Dear All LIS Professionals Our faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard 1) Randomized controlled trial of oral versus intravenous fluid supplementation on serum bilirubin level during phototherapy of term infants with severe hyperbilirubinaemia PEDIATRIC CHILD HEALTH 2002 .APR 38(2).151-1555 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.14401754.2002.00746.x/abstract… 2) The side effects of phototherapy for neonatal jaundice: what do we know? What should we do?Tao Xiong, Yi Qu, Stephanie Cambier, Dezhi Mu European Journal of Pediatrics October 2011, Volume 170, Issue 10, pp 1247-1255 http://rd.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00431-011-1454-1#page-1 3) Isotonic versus hypotonic fluid supplementation in term neonates with severe hyperbilirubinemia – a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial Acta Paediatrica Volume 101, Issue 3, pages 236–241, March 2012 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2011.02508.x/abstract -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter of Oct 2012
by Mohan HR 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Dear all, You can now access the CSI eNewsletter of Oct 2012 at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-10-01.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal at http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter For the archives of this newsletter, pl. visit http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-archives.htm or at http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/archives You are free to forward this mail to your contacts who may like the information presented in the mail. With regards HR Mohan Chairman -- eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS & PCS Madras http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ Contents ======= -- Is your IT infrastructure ready for mobility. -- BYOD and Mobile Strategy -- 4 rules for complete web protection -- 9 popular IT security practices that just don't work -- 10 crazy IT security tricks that actually work -- WhiteHat Security Website Statistics Report 2012 -- The Software Security Risk Report -- Big Data, Big Impact: New Possibilities for International Development -- Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century -- Ten Common Hadoopable Problems - Real-World Hadoop Use Cases -- Toolkit on Internet Public Policy Dialogue: Tools for the Practitioner -- Interview: Indian Enterprises Are Under-invested in IT -- Winning the battle for technology talent -- The Tech State of E-Commerce -- An introduction to the basics of video conferencing -- IPv6 Deploy360 Programme -- Apple after Steve Jobs -- Video: Next Generation Encryption -- Video: The beauty of data visualization -- Video: World in 2021 -- eBooK: Cloud Storage Economics for Dummies -- Free Book: Self-Service Linux-Mastering the Art of Problem Determination -- Java Magazine -- Challenge Yourself India 2013 Scholarship Competition by Swedish Institute -- Announcements -- ICT Events -- ICT News: Voices & Views -- ICT News: Telecom, Govt, Policy, Compliance -- ICT News: IT Manpower, Staffing & Top Moves -- ICT News: Company News: Tie-ups, Joint Ventures, New Initiatives -- Book Social Media Metrics Secrets (Wiley) -- Book: Cracking the System Software Interview (TMH) -- Book: Supply Chain Analytics with SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (TMH) -- Book: Web Technology: Theory and Practice (Pearson) -- Book: Guide to Presentations (Pearson) -- Book: Interactive Decision Aids in E-Commerce (Springer) -- Book: Drupal for Education and E-Learning (SPD) -- Book: Information Technology for Real World Problems (Universities Press) -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter InfoQuiz–2012-10-01 (TWELVE Prizes to Win – FOUR Prizes of Rs. 500/- each and EIGHT books) ====================================== 1. Name the event, recently, in Sep 2012, held at Bangalore which has set a new Guinness world record for "most participants in a software development marathon in one location"? 2. Recently, in Sep 2012, Sam Pitroda used ------ (social media) to hold his press conference meet. 3. Ultrabooks : Intel = Ultrathins : ------ 4. Name the website from RBI which aids to find out the counterfeit currency. 5. Which smart phone is advertised as “Designed for Humans”. Email your answers by 31st Oct 2012 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2012-10-01”. Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. There are TWELVE prizes to win. TWO prizes of Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) and TWO prizes of Rs. 500/= each by VictoryMind Educare Services. EIGHT prizes will be in the form of books which are briefly reviewed in this edition of the newsletter. They are being offered by Wiley India Pvt. Ltd (www.wileyindia.com) Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd (www.tmhshop.com/) Pearson Education (http://www.pearsoned.co.in) Springer (www.springer.com) Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd (www.shroffpublishers.com) and Universities Press (www.universitiespress.com) Anwers along with the winners’ info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2012-09-01 =============================== Alan M Turing, Tim Berners Lee, Ecuador, www.antiragging.in, www.ted.com Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems: C. Syamili (Malappuram) & Manish G Manure (Bangalore) Rs. 500/= from VictoryMind Edu Services: Aditya Avinash Shah (Sangli) & Vandana Tiwari (Sagar) Book from Wiley India Pvt. Ltd: S.Velsamy (New Delhi) Book from Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd: Madhur Tewani (Ahmedabad) Books from Pearson Education: Madhuresh Singhal (Bangalore) & Maruthupandi Kathiresan (Chennai) Book from Springer: Rohini (Chennai) Book from Universities Press: Iranna Shettar (Bangalore) Book from Dr. L.N. Mittal: Sanjay Jain (Gwalior) Book from Shroff Publishers & Distributors: Sivaraj Ambat (Bahadurpally) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AICTE Hand Book - Revised
by C.T.Kantharaj (CTK) 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Dear Professionals, AICTE has made some changes in Appendix 10. In that few more e journal packages have been inserted like last year. Page No.134-136 My suggestion is AICTE has to mention some details like package cost (Before GOC conversion), service provider name, address and contact details in their website. Otherwise we have to spend lot of time in collecting supplier details and filling the institution details online for collecting the quotation. With Regards, C.T.Kantharaj Librarian, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K.R.Puram, Bangalore - 560036 -------------------------------- Phone: 080-25618798 / 99 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Meet Mr Rameshwar Sarda - the bibliotherapist
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Link: http://vyasa-kaaranam-ketkadey.blogspot.in/2012/10/back-pain-how-to-get-cur… You can learn how a dedicated septuagenarian is helping several persons with ailments like back pain ans sciatica to get cured by suggesting suitable books to be read and followed. He is a true librarian but without any professional (librarianship) qualifications. Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM InfoVision 2012: The Knowledge Summit, Oct 19-20, 2012
by Athif Mohammed 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, Mysore ---- Presents ---- InfoVision 2012: The Knowledge Summit, Oct 19-20, 2012 ( <http://www.infovision2012.org.in> http://www.infovision2012.org.in) Hosted by SAP Labs, Bangalore And Organised in association with Information Excellence Group, CSI Bangalore Chapter, DAMA Bangalore and TDWI Chapter-India --- Welcome to the 6th edition of InfoVision - The Knowledge Summit Series. On "SMAC (Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud) is smart" SMAC is the latest acronym to enter the jargon-filled technology space. SMAC--an acronym for Social, Mobility, Analytics, and Cloud has entered the business conversations in a big way. Experts and business heads believe that SMAC will help companies to ride the next wave of business opportunities and is also expected to help Indian companies to innovate and move away from traditional business models. Industry veterans see an integrated SMAC to change the way companies do business in future. Based on the industry trending, a unified Social, Mobile, Analytics (Big Data predominantly) and Cloud based solutions appear to be the 'next big thing'. The combined potential of SMAC technologies is estimated to be $70 billion to $200 billion over the next three years. And, that's the reason why most of the software vendors today are betting on SMAC. Research firm Gartner terms it as the nexus of four IT forces - cloud, social, mobile, and information (in other words analytics). Those forces, along with the continued impact of consumer spending, are expected to essentially set the stage for the next generation of capabilities that drive new business scenarios. ------ Distinguished Speakers at InfoVision 2012: . Anand S ,Chief Data Scientist, Gramener . Sanjay Chitnis, LG Soft, India . Anil Valluri, President-India & SAARC Operations, NetApp . Sanjeev Kumar, VP and MD, Informatica India . Vijay Srinivas Agneeswaran, Director and Principal Scientist, Impetus . Sudha Srinivasan, Intel technologies . Devendra Singh, Director, Fidelity Business Services . Venkatesh D K, Vice President SAP Labs, India Registration is Free: Don't miss this great opportunity For registrations: http://infovision2012.eventbrite.com/ For details and updates,: www.infovision2012.org.in Come, participate, listen to and interact with eminent speakers. See you at InfoVision 2012! InfoVision 2012 Summit Team For more details, contact: International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Athif Mohammed - 9886772356 Email: office(a)isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-Content 2012 - Panel Debate Topics
by Soji Mathew 09 Oct '12

09 Oct '12

Informatics (India) limited is pleased to announce the Panel Debate topics for E-Content 2012 - Seminar on Convergence of Content and Technology in the Digital Age: Mumbai -Tuesday, 16th October: Cloud Computing for Libraries New Delhi - Wednesday, 17th October: Convergence of Content for Unified Discovery Kolkata - Thursday, 18th October: Library in the E-learning Space Bangalore - Friday, 19th October: E-Books and the Commercialization of Library Services We have experts debating on the above issues in the seminar platform. Please register yourself for participating in the seminar to listen to the panelists or question them. Register at: www.informindia.co.in/event2012 If you are not able to attend please send your questions to events(a)informindia.co.in and we shall try our best to put these questions to the panelists during the debate. Hurry up... few seats left... Regards, E-Content 2012 Team -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Webinar Programme "Open Access Week @ AIMS" online!
by Imma Subirats 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

**** apologies for cross postings *** Dear all, We are glad to inform all of you that as part of the CIARD Movement<http://www.ciard.net/> the Agricultural Information Management Standards (AIMS) <http://aims.fao.org/>community is organizing a series of webinars on the theme "*Making Agricultural Research Information Publicly Available and Accessible"* during Open Access Week 2012. The event is co-sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists (IAALD). The webinars will take place from October 23 to 26. On October 23, Enrica Porcari and Jean-Claude Guédon will talk about the experience of CGIAR <http://www.cgiar.org/>and the status of Open Access focusing in the agricultural domain respectively. On October 24, Alma Swan will focus on Open Access policy developments and Wouter Gerritsma will present the value-added services for the Wageningen Institutional Repository. On October 25 and 26, the event will consist of three webinars composed of short presentations on "Promotion of Open Access", "Search Engines for Open Access Web Resources" and "Digital Repository Development Use Cases" experiences. For more information on the time schedule, how to join the webinars and system requirements please visit the Open Acccess Week @ AIMS programme<http://aims.fao.org/oa-week-2012>. Do not worry if you can't make it: the sessions will be recorded and you can play them back from the AIMS <http://aims.fao.org/>, CIARD <http://www.ciard.net/> and SIDALC <http://www.sidalc.net/>(Agricultural Information and Documentation Service of the Americas) portals. More information at http://aims.fao.org/oa-week-2012 Looking forward to seeing you there! -------------- Imma Subirats Knowledge and Information Management Officer *OEKC, FAO of the United Nations* Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome (Italy) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library -Position
by Madaiah krishnamurthy 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

Dear Professional Friends, ISIBC Library Advertised for the Post of Assistant Librarian, for more detail visit http://www.isibang.ac.in/Advertisements/ISIBC-Job-Advertisements-AO-AL-SA-O… M.Krishnamurthy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by honnappa ramannanavar 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

Dear all, Kindly arrange to send the following article. Our faculty need this one. It would be great to you, if you could send this full text Article. Ford J, Rowlingson K, 1996, "Low-income households and credit: exclusion, preference, and inclusion" Environment and Planning A 28(8) 1345 – 1360 Best Regards, Honnappa Ramannanavar Asst. Librarian IFIM Business School Electronic City Bangalore 100 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for the article
by Ravi Hullur 06 Oct '12

06 Oct '12

Dear All LIS ProfessionalsOur faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard 1)Loss of PDCD4 expression in human lung cancer correlates with tumour progression and prognosis The Journal of Pathology Volume 200, Issue 5, pages 640–646, August 2003 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/path.1378/full 2)Down-regulation of PDCD4 expression is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in human renal cell carcinoma patients, Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology March 2012, Volume 138, Issue 3, pp 529-535 http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00432-011-1121-y -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- 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 Lijesh T K 06 Oct '12

06 Oct '12

Dear All Professionals, Our Scientist need below article. Kindly help me in this regard. On power and sample size calculations for likelihood ratio tests in generalized linear models. Shieh, G Biometrics 56(4): 1192-1996 (2000) By, Lijesh T.K Project Fellow (Library) Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur. Visit: http://www.libraryjobs4u.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call papers on Information Literacy in promoting e-resources & its empowerment for LIS professionals
by somaraya Tallolli 05 Oct '12

05 Oct '12

*Dear friends,* * * It gives me an immense pleasure in informing you that we at DBIT in association with AKELPA is organizing a two day National level seminar on “Information Literacy in promoting e-resources and its empowerment for LIS professionals” on 2nd and 3rd of November 2012. In this regard, we are intending to bring out the proceedings on the theme of the Seminar and to receive the papers on or before 25-10-2012. Hence, interested participants are requested to submit the papers in the area of research, technical and also on case studies on or before the stipulated dates i.e 20-10-2012. *About the Seminar:* * * The activity of e-Resources promotion & empowerment of the user community is the major challenge in 21st century’s digital era. This Seminar will be essentially focused on all contemporary issues related to Information Literacy in promoting e-Resources and its empowerment for LIS professionals and their impact on changing the Information literacy Paradigm. A galaxy of Luminaries from the field of Information literacy (IL) will gather together to address some of the Challenging issues like Information Literacy, Standards, e-Resources promotion and empowerment for LIS professional’s etc. Therefore, this Seminar provides an opportunity to enhance our skills to meet the changing needs of the information society and helps LIS professionals to improve their efficiency and effectiveness at workplace by improving his/her skills set. In the era of Information technology, Information storage and retrieval has become unbelievable. The uncertain quality and expanding quantity of information poses a large challenge to information users / Information seekers and library and Information Science professionals. The available information resources are multifarious in nature and range from printed documents, e-Resources, WebPages, on-line databases of full text / Bibliographic journals and other multimedia formats. The new paradigm emphasizes the empowerment of students and encourages them to take control of their own learning. In this age of information explosion, there is a need for LIS professionals to play a vital role by educating the users about the potential resources and develop the suitable devices to help in searching relevant sources along with the assistance to the users in evaluating these retrieved resources. * * *Objectives of the seminar:* · To create awareness among the LIS Professionals about the importance of information literacy and promotion library print as well as e-Resources. · To train and create comfort levels within the existing LIS professionals and encourage them to design Information literacy models to create awareness of e-Resources and empowerment of user community. · To provide an opportunity to discuss various aspects of Information Literacy in promoting e-Resources and Its empowerment for Library & information Science professionals. · To bring the librarians of various engineering colleges, corporate sector and other related institutes together to update them with advances in the field with the help of distinguished resource persons from both industry & academia. *Themes /Subject of the paper:* - Information Literacy & eResources - E-literacy and empowerment of LIS professionals - Planning strategies for information literacy training - Networking & Networks in Information Literacy - Information Literacy v/s Media - Information Literacy v/s Emerging Technologies - Information literacy Best practices - Information literacy & knowledge management - Information literacy & globalization - Future trends in information literacy * * *Important Dates:* * * 1. Last date for Submission of the paper is October 20-10-2012 2. Paper acceptance Intimation is October 25-10-2012 *3. **Seminar Date: 2nd & 3rd November 2012* *Registration fee:* * * All the participants need to pay Rs.500/- as Registration fees in the form of DD/Cheque drawn in favour of “*The Principal*” *DBIT*, payable at Bangalore. The Spot registration facility is also available by cash. The registration fee includes Seminar Kit & hospitality. * * *For further details please contact:* *Somaraya B Tallolli* *Librarian & Organizing Secretary DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KUMBALAGODU, MYSORE ROAD BANGALORE-560074 Mobile.No+91 94 4996 0206, 91 8553948128 E-mail: sbtallolli(a)gmail.com, rrcklibrary(a)gmail.com Website: www.dbit.co.in* --* Somaraya B Tallolli* *Librarian & Organizing Secretary DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KUMBALAGODU, MYSORE ROAD BANGALORE-560074 Mobile.No+91 94 4996 0206, 91 8553948128 E-mail: sbtallolli(a)gmail.com Website: www.dbit.co.in* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by Ravi Hullur 05 Oct '12

05 Oct '12

Dear All LIS ProfessionalsOur faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh). 1983 Aug;61(4):624-33.Visual acuity testing with preferential looking in mental retardation. Lennerstrand G, Axelsson A, Andersson G -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NET/SET Guidance Workshop at MITSOM
by Nitin S. Joshi Joshi 05 Oct '12

05 Oct '12

Dear Professionals/Friends We are glad you inform you that MITSOM Library is taking initiative to organize One day NET/SET Guidance workshop. Date- 13th Oct. 2012(Saturday) Timing - 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Registration Fee- Rs.200/-(Two Hundred only) including Tea/Lunch/Tea Venue- MITSOM- Pune, Paud Road, Kothrud Please see attach files for more detail-REGISTRATION FORM Pl. inform to other subjects students also. Nitin S Joshi Librarian MAEER’s MIT School of Management (MITSOM) Kothrud, Pune 411038 M- 09922587907 Direct Line- 020-30273597 www.mitsom.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET / SET Cut-Off Percentage of Marks is not constant
by Praveen Kumar V 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Dear Friends UGC NET / SET Cut-Off Percentage of Marks is not constant in all subjects and also not constant in next coming exams, its depends on paper standard and number of candidates appearing and qualifying the exam , The maximum qualifying percentage is 3% of total appearing for the exam in each Subject see the AP SET results for example: http://osmania.ac.in/index.htm Thank you, With regards PRAVEEN KUMAR V E mail: mail_praveen12(a)yahoo.co.in Phone: 93930 11696, 94948 44571 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Professionals for Retro-conversion of Language Books.
by sufian ahmad 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Dear Moderator! Kindly circulate the below given message: Sahitya Akademi Library is in the process of Retro-conversion of Bangla, Assamese, Malayalam, and Sindhi languag books. Library professional having knowledge of MARC21 and typing knowlege in concerned languages will be preferred. Payment will be made on entry basis. Interested persons may contact urgently. -- Sufian Ahmad (Librarian) Sahitya Akademi, 35, Rabindra Bhawan, Mandi House, Delhi-110001 Contact No.: 9873634083 Email: ahmad.sufian(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"IIA Library Blog Launched"- Feedback (Dr.Christina Birdie)
by praba 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Dear Friends,     IIA Library has launched its library blog recently and we are happy to mention that our faculty and students find it very informative, useful and sometimes fun to read those items posted in the blog. http://libraryastrophysics.wordpress.com/    We would like to know from other libraries their experiences and the feedback from users if you have launched similar efforts. With Regards,Christina Birdie, Librarian, IIA, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARY SERVICE IS MANDATORY IN ALL SCHOOLS FROM KG ONWARDS
by Mailing List Admin 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

Dr. A.T. Francis francisaloor(a)yahoo.com Wed Oct 3 09:59:18 IST 2012 Dear all, Let me share some points on the views of Sinu Manoharan, posted in LIS Forum. We in Kerala is running or developing Model School, Model Police Station, Model Village Office, Model Hospital, Model Panchayath and so on. But, it is the fate of poor people in Kerala that they have to settle/satisfy with the Schools controlled by Govt. of Kerala. In these schools, even though there is no library and self learning system, students will get promotion in all classes. Here there is no effective mechanism to assess the quality and capability of these students in comparison with other students. But, it is a fact that all well to do parents, including Civil Service personnel, teachers, farmers, industrialists etc., are eager to select the CBSE or ICSE or even Internationals Systems for their children. I fear that is there any deliberate thinking from the political leadership or higher officials of the Govt. not to provide library service in the Kerala Govt. controlled schools and at the same time admitting their children in CBSE or ICSE or International Schools. Sometimes this may be an indirect conspiracy to keep away the poor people always poor by denying their primary necessity or quality education. But, as a library professional we should keep our philosophy and ethics of the profession to provide quality information and knowledge to all. In this race, first we should unite together through library associations and fight for the primary requirement of our society. Though, I am not satisfied with the activities of our associations, in this juncture, it is high time to evaluate ourselves and find out "in how many associations we are members?." Let me disclose that I am a Life Member of four national associations. This membership was took 25 years back immediately on completed BLISc. I hope one day the children of poor people can enjoy good library services. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor at yahoo.com

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Article Request
by Lijesh T K 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned articles. Please send me. Some tropical american and african weeds that have invaded the state of bihar Srivastava, J.G Journal of the indian botancial society, 43: 102-112 (1964) The Varying success of invaders Williamson, M Ecology 77: 1661-1666 (1996) Alien Invaders Moore, P.D Nature 403: 492-493 (2000) Some exotic ornamentals of Kashmir Singh, G; Misri, B Indian Journal of Horticulture 31: 834 (1974) Growth analysis using frequent small harvests Hughes, A.P; Freeman, P.R Journal of Applied Ecology 4: 553-560 (1967) Growth Formula: their use and abuse Radford, P.J Crop Science 7: 171-175 (1967) Lanatana inssects in India Rao Ramachandra, Y Journal of Indian Entomological Services 5: 239-314 (1920) Exotic flora of Allahabad district Sharma, B.D; Pandey, D.S Bulletin of Botancial survey of India (1984) Thanking you...... By, Lijesh T.K Project Fellow (Library) Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala. Visit: http://www.libraryjobs4u.blogspot.com/ E-journals: http://libraryjobs4u.blogspot.in/p/e-books.html E-Books: http://libraryjobs4u.blogspot.in/p/e-books_22.html E-Repositories: http://libraryjobs4u.blogspot.in/p/e-repositories.html E-Theses: http://libraryjobs4u.blogspot.in/p/e-theses.html Useful Links: http://libraryjobs4u.blogspot.in/p/useful-links.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARY SERVICE IS MANDATORY IN ALL SCHOOLS FROM KG ONWARDS
by Dr. A.T. Francis 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

Dear all, Let me share some points on the views of Sinu Manoharan, posted in LIS Forum. We in Kerala is running or developing Model School, Model Police Station, Model Village Office, Model Hospital, Model Panchayath and so on. But, it is the fate of poor people in Kerala that they have to settle/satisfy with the Schools controlled by Govt. of Kerala. In these schools, even though there is no library and self learning system, students will get promotion in all classes. Here there is no effective mechanism to assess the quality and capability of these students in comparison with other students. But, it is a fact that all well to do parents, including Civil Service personnel, teachers, farmers, industrialists etc., are eager to select the CBSE or ICSE or even Internationals Systems for their children. I fear that is there any deliberate thinking from the political leadership or higher officials of the Govt. not to provide library service in the Kerala Govt. controlled schools and at the same time admitting their children in CBSE or ICSE or International Schools. Sometimes this may be an indirect conspiracy to keep away the poor people always poor by denying their primary necessity or quality education. But, as a library professional we should keep our philosophy and ethics of the profession to provide quality information and knowledge to all. In this race, first we should unite together through library associations and fight for the primary requirement of our society. Though, I am not satisfied with the activities of our associations, in this juncture, it is high time to evaluate ourselves and find out "in how many associations we are members?." Let me disclose that I am a Life Member of four national associations. This membership was took 25 years back immediately on completed BLISc. I hope one day the children of poor people can enjoy good library services. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Postponement of Refresher Course in Library and Information Science
by M Bavakutty 03 Oct '12

03 Oct '12

Dear Professional colleagues, Subject: Postponement of the Refresher Course in Library and Information Science The Refresher Course in Library and Information Science proposed to be conducted from 8th October 2012 by the Kannur University Academic Staff College in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science, Thalassery Campus has been postponed to 28th November to 18th December 2012 due to some administrative difficulties. The College Librarians/ Asst. Librarians and teachers of Library and Information Science who are interested may apply immediately.The application form can be down loaded from the site of the Kannur University,Academic Staff College.The Course Director is Prof. M. Bavakutty. -- Dr.M.Bavakutty Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Kannur University Palayad Centre. Thalassery 670 661 Kerala Phone: 09037902716 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Science Researchers on Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed, with Implications for Library Collections Budgets
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

"In this fast changing environment the best advice is to be in close contact with your researchers as they change their information seeking behaviors in response to the changes in the discovery tools available to them". No library will pay for A&I databases, if no one is using/preferring them, especially when the budget is shrinking. "Science researchers at the University of California Santa Cruz were surveyed about their article database use and preferences in order to inform collection budget choices. Web of Science was the single most used database, selected by 41.6%. Statistically there was no difference between PubMed (21.5%) and Google Scholar (18.7%) as the second most popular database. 83% of those surveyed had used Google Scholar and an additional 13% had not used it but would like to try it. Very few databases account for the most use, and subject-specific databases are used less than big multidisciplinary databases (PubMed is the exception). While Google Scholar is favored for its ease of use and speed, those who prefer Web of Science feel more confident about the quality of their results than do those who prefer Google Scholar. When asked to choose between paying for article database access or paying for journal subscriptions, 66% of researchers chose to keep journal subscriptions, while 34% chose to keep article databases." Read the full-text article from http://www.istl.org/10-fall/refereed3.html ---------------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, http://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayakumarjk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Missing of Library Books
by Gouri Shankar Sharma 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

Dear All Library Professionals 1. How many books write-off every year by library? 2. Without Security & insufficient manpower who is responsible for missing books of library? -- *Thanks and Regards GOURI SHANKAR* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [GOAL] Latin America - IR regional cooperation
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Dominique Babini <dasbabini(a)gmail.com> To: goal(a)eprints.org Sent: Saturday, 29 September 2012, 15:12 Subject: [GOAL] Latin America - IR regional cooperation La Referencia (Latin America network of national systems of institutional repositories) http://lareferencia.redclara.net/ project with support from IADB Initial agreements: - - Members are countries, 8 initial countries (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Brasil, Colombia, México, Venezuela) - - Regional harvester in RedCLARA will harvest from national harvester of institutional repositories - - Contents: posprint peer-review articles + postgraduate theses + research reports (metadata must indicate if content has been peer-reviewed) - - Standards and tools for regional project: DRIVER + DSpace + Qualified Dublin Core - - Formal launching: Meeting of Ministers of Science and Technology from Latin America, Buenos Aires, 26-27 November 2012 Source: Presentation from Fernando Ardito at ETD 2012, Lima, Peru http://www.etd2012.edu.pe/pdf/presentation/FArditoETD2012.pdf _______________________________________________ GOAL mailing list GOAL(a)eprints.org http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/goal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New book on case studies for teaching library manaement
by jharavu 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

I am happy to let members of Lis-forum know that Kesavan Inst. of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM) has just published a book, titled, Case Studies for Teaching Library Management. The book is authored by N G Satish of ASCI, Hyderabad and Anil Takalkar of Centre for Media and Rural Documentation,National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad. L J Haravu, Managing Trustee of KIIKM has edited the book. The book provides teachers of library management and library managers with skills to utilize the case study approach as an effective method for problem-solving, decision making and consensual deliberation. The 39 case studies included in the book are based entirely on Indian scenarios and perspectives. They reflect the way that libraries in India are set up, staffed and managed, and subject, as libraries are, to the way Indian organizations are managed. The contents page of the book may be seen at the Trust's web site, http://www.kiikm.org/drupal/documents/case%20study%20book-contents-page.doc The cost of the book including mailing or courier charges is Rs. 290.00. Interested members may send a mail to jharavu(a)gmail.com to order the book. L J Haravu Managing Trustee, Kesavan Inst. of Information and Knowledge Management -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of an Article
by LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Dear All Professionals, Our faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard. DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY VOL. 35 NO. 3, (MARCH, 1993) EFFECTS OF UPPER-EXTREMITY WEIGHT-BEARING ON HAND-OPENING AND PREHENSION PATTERNS IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY (PAGES 216–229) ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION 1994 AUG; VOL. 75(8):861-6. UPPER EXTREMITY WEIGHT BEARING EFFECT ON CORTICOSPINAL EXCITABILITY FOLLOWING STROKE -- Thanking You DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH PIPARIYA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call For Papers..NATIONAL CONFERENCE : 26-27 Dec.2012 at DEGLOOR COLLEGE , DEGLOOR (Nanded)
by Sambhaji Patil 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

A.V.EDUCATION SOCIETY’S DEGLOOR COLLEGE , DEGLOOR UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON REDESIGNING LIBRARIES & INFORMATION CENTERS IN DIGITAL ERA 26-27 December 2012 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The main purpose behind organizing the National Level Conference on “Redesigning the Libraries & Information Centers in Digital Era” is to focus on the recent trends & techniques in the field of Library & Information science. The conference will mainly focus on changing role of Libraries & Information Centers in the era of Information Technology. Discussions will be made on the challenges & opportunities created by the impact of Information Technology in the field of library science. Also, discussions will be made on the changing role of librarian in the era of Information Technology. *CALL FOR PAPERS: * Those interested in presenting the research papers on the above theme and Sub-themes are requested to submit their papers in English. Original paper and Case Studies are invited on the following topics related to each listed Sub-theme. *DIGITAL LIBRARY*: 1. Managing Digital Libraries and Resources 2. Digital Library Software’s: Open Source & Commercial 3. Digitization Techniques. 4. Digital Preservation: Best Practices 5. Institutional Repositories 6. IPR in Digital Environment *PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: *1. Continuing Education for Library Professionals 2. Role of Various Library Organizations in the Professional Development of Librarian 3. Soft Skill & Personality Development for 21st Century Librarian 4. HRM in Library: - Various Kinds of Training Programmes for the Subordinate Staff - Managerial Skills for Librarian 5. Recent Management Techniques - Six Sigma - TQM 6. Leadership Qualities *KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: *1. Knowledge management: Tools & Techniques 2. Content Management 3. Managing Web Resources 4. Content personalization, internationalization, localization (e.g. new techniques) 5. Semantic Web 6. Managing Multilingual Content 7. Content management issues in information systems planning and design (e.g. genre analysis, content modeling) *LIBRARY AUTOMATION: * 1. Open source Software’s for Library Automation 2. MARC 21 3. Problems in Library Automation 4. Library Automation: Best Practices 5. Smart Card *LIBRARY SERVICES: *1. Library Services in ICT Environment 2. Web 2.0 3. Library Webpage 4. Redesigning Library Services 5. Resource Sharing in Networked Environment 6. Library Services and Users’ Needs *Guidelines for submission of papers: *1. All manuscripts should be unpublished original work and should be submitted with a covering by the author/s. The letter should mention the theme and subthemes under which the paper falls. Please refer to the list of sub-themes under call for papers: 2. The Author/Authors should provide following information: 3. Name/s, address of the institution, and author for corresponding along with telephone no. & e-mail id. 4. Paper should be submitted in MS Word (2003) format and of maximum 3000 words. 5. The abstract and paper should confirm the following guidelines: 6. Title of the paper (in bold 14 point font size and Times New Roman font). 7. Full text and abstract should be on A4 page size, text body in 12 point, having line spacing 1.5, Font type: Times New Roman. 8. Name(s) of Author/s, their Institution, city and country. 9. Abstract of approximately 150 words along with maximum five key words. 10. Paragraph heading and sub-heading in bold 12 font sizes. 11. The margins may be set as follows: 12. Top 3 cm 13. Bottom 3.8 cm 14. Left 3.8 cm 15. Right 2.5 cm 16. Tables and figures may be numbered in Arabic numeral and sources cited clearly these should appear in sequential order in the text. The corresponding tables or figures should either appear within text or should be placed at the end of the article. 17. Maps and figures have to be given as reproducible artworks ready for press. 18. Follow the APA style of citation for all references and bibliographic. 19. Last date of submission of paper is 15 November 2012. 20. The full text papers should be submitted through e-mail 21. The e-mail address for the submission of paper is libraryconference.degloor(a)gmail.com *CONTACT DETAILS: * For any information / query please contact: 1. *Santosh Kadam*, Librarian, Degloor College, Degloor, Organizing Secretary: 9175619465 2. *Sambhaji Patil*, Librarian, MET’s Institute of Engineering, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgaon, Nashik: 9420691868 -- Thanking you… Yours Faithfully, Mr. SAMBHAJI GULABRAO PATIL LIBRARIAN, MET’s INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, BHUJBAL KNOWLEDGE CITY, ADGAON, NASHIK-422003 Mob no.: -09420691868, 0253- 2555888 (Off) Email id: - sambhajipatil07(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AICTE Approval Process Handbook 2013-14
by C.T.Kantharaj (CTK) 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Dear Professionals, AICTE has released the Approval Process Handbook for 2013-14, and It mentioned some mandatory e journals packages for Engineering, MBA, MCA, M.Tech and other courses. The handbook can be downloaded from the AICTE website. http://www.aicte-india.org/importantlinks2013-14.html With Regards, C.T.Kantharaj Librarian, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K.R.Puram, Bangalore - 560036 -------------------------------- Phone: 080-25618798 / 99 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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EFDL-2 (Rescheduled for November 5-6,2012
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Dear Professionals, We have rescheduled the conference dates for "EMERGING FRONTIERS OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES-(EFDL-2)". Kindly note the Important dates. Conference Date: November 5-6, 2012 (Rescheduled) Important Dates Paper Submission: October 20, 2012 Acceptance of Papers: October 25, 2012 Registration: Upto October 28, 2012 The registration will cover conference kit, working tea and lunch. Additional charges for boarding and lodging will be based on first-come first-serve basis. Interested persons may contact conference coordinator(s) in advance for accommodation. Registration fee details For Participants / Delegates: Rs. 2000.00 For Students and Research Scholars: Rs. 1500.00 Note: An additional amount of Rs. 500/= will be charged to those participants who register after October 28, 2012. For More details please visit http://lis.uok.edu.in/ Thanks Nadim Akhtar Khan Assistant Professor DLIS University of Kashmir,190006. Cell 09796715909 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Government data portal set for take-off
by Sriram V 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

by T. RAMACHANDRAN. The Hindu October 1, 2012 Government portal data.gov.in, which will be used to share official data with the public, is set to be fully functional soon. Now in beta or testing phase, the site has technically gone “beyond it,” and full-fledged data uploading could begin a couple of weeks after an official workshop scheduled for next month, CEO of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure R. Siva Kumar told *The Hindu*. With this, India joins the rank of a growing number of nations that plan to use open data as a tool to promote transparency and efficiency in government. More http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/internet/government-data-portal-set-for-ta… Regards, V Sriram Mob: +91 9447251892 Email: vsrirams(a)gmail.com Blog: https://vsrirams.wordpress.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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