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National Level Seminar on ADISSER 19.7.12 - Announcement
by Arunachalam Hariharan 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

A National Level Seminar onAdvancement in Digital Information Sources and Services for Effective Research(ADISSER- 2012) Date: Thursday, July 19 - 2012 Organized byCENTRAL LIBRARYNATIONAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING&RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREDEPT. OF SCIENCE & HUMANITIES& Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science (SALIS) Venue:NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGMaruthakulam P.O., Moondradaippu, Tirunelveli Seminar Themes:  Awareness of Digital Information  Digital Information Access e - Resources and Retrieval Hypertext Linking  Publications in Digital Media Quality and Impact Factor of Publications Open Access System Library as Knowledge Information Centre Role of Librarians in Digital Era Registration Fee:Library Professional & Faculty : R. 250/-Students : R.150/- The Registration fee is to be paid through DD drawn in favour of ‘The Principal, National College of Engineering’ Payable at Tirunelveli. Spot registration can also be made. Faculty: Experienced LIS professionals from reputed institutions Travel and Accommodation No TA & DA will be paid to the participants. The outstation participants are requested to make their own travel arrangements. The Tirunelveli city has a wide choice of good hotels with tariff ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1500 /- per day. Registration forms should be sent to the Convener. Selected participants will be intimated through e-mail. For Further Information Mr. M.S.M. Mohideen,Librarian, (Convener- ADISSER-2012) National College of EngineeringMaruthakulam P.O., Moondradaippu, Tirunelveli Dist., Tamil Nadu, Pin: 627 151Contact No.: 04635-256343, 9952622442E. Mail: ncecentrallibrary@gmail.comsalis_info@yahoo.co.in------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------President, SALISConvener -(ADISSER- 2012) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Conference Brochure -ISKO (India Chapter)
by SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE 19 Jun '12

19 Jun '12

Dear Moderator : Kindly arrange to announce the following Conference Brochure for the benefit of the Lis-forum subscribers. Thank you, Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Bangalore -------- *12th International ISKO Conference* *6-9 August 2012* * * * * *“Categories, Relations and Contexts in Knowledge Organization”* *University of Mysore, 6-9 August 2012* * * *VENUE* *Bahadur Institute of Management Studies, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570 006* * * The International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO) will hold its * 12th Biennial International Conference (ISKO 2012) in the University of Mysore, Mysore, India from 6th - 9th August 2012*. The conference will be jointly organized by the ISKO (India Chapter), the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science and the University of Mysore. The conference has been cosponsored by DRDO, Government of India, The PES Institute of Technology (Bangalore), Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies (Chennai), the Society for Information Science (Bangalore Chapter) and the University of Madras, Department of Library & Information science. ISKO is an international professional body that holds biennial international conferences in different parts of the world. The last two conferences were hosted respectively by the University of Montreal (Canada) in 2008 and by the Sapienza University, Rome, Italy in 2010. This is only the 2nd time that the ISKO has decided to have its Biennial International Conference in India. The proposed conference will bring together disparate groups from Information sciences, Computer Sciences, Library Sciences, Philosophy and Linguistics on a single platform to discuss issues of contemporary interest in Knowledge Representation and Organization. *KEY NOTE SPEAKER :* *Prof. Richard P. Smiraglia*, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA on *Universes, Dimensions, Domains, Intensions and Extensions: Knowledge Organization for the 21st Century* * * *OTHER EMINENT SPEAKERS INCLUDE** (Not Exhaustive)* · *Prof. Mustafa El Hadi*, University of Lille, France · *Prof. Birger Hjorland*, Royal School of Information & Library Science, Copenhagen · *Prof. Jose Augusto Guimaraes*, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil · *Dr. Hemalatha Iyer*, State University of New York at Albany · *Dr. Chrstopher Khoo*, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore · *Dr. Kavi Mahesh*, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore · *Mr. Peter Ohly*, President, ISKO · *Prof. Michael Shepherd*, Dalhousie University, Canada · *Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto*, University of Tsukuba, Japan · *Dr. Joseph Tennis*, University of Washington, Seattle, USA · *Prof. Marcia Zeng*, Kent State University, USA · *Prof. Carolyn Watters*, Dalhousie University, Canada *FACETS* * * · Classification Schemes, Taxonomies, and Categorization Schemes · Facet Analysis as the theoretical basis of knowledge representation & organization · Relationships in Thesauri, Semantic networks and Ontologies · Categories and Conceptual Structures for the Digital Environment · Alternative subject access, Web Indexing, social tagging, etc · Data Modeling for the Semantic Web vis-à-vis tools such as RDA, FRBR, MARC formats · Indexing and searching in Multilingual environments · Organizing Unstructured Information; Enterprise Knowledge Organization and Management · Knowledge Organization and the Multimedia challenge: Text, Audio, Video, Images, etc · Linguistic and other issues in Automatic categorization & Indexing About 60 refereed papers by eminent scholars from around the world will be presented during the conference. The complete conference programme will shortly be made available on the conference website (www.isibang.ac.in/~isko ). *Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures 2012 *will be delivered during the conference by *Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto (University of Tsukuba, Japan) *on: “*Sharing Information Resources across Communities and over Time:* *Metadata, digital libraries and archives, and information schools*”. *A panel on *'Is Classification Necessary?*' led by Prof. Birger Hjorland *will be held on 9th August as part of the conference*.* A pre-conference workshop on Categories for the Web will be held on 6thAugust and admission to the workshop is free for all those who register for the ISKO Conference. *Conference Registration Fee*: (Includes admission to the pre-conference workshop, pre-conference volume, Tea and Lunch and invitation to conference dinner) SAARC Countries Other Countries ISKO Members INR 5000.00 US $ 200.00 Others INR 6000.00 US $ 250.00 Students INR 4000.00 US $ 150.00 *For any information please contact : The Convener of the conference.* *Dr. K. S. Raghavan (ksragav(a)hotmail.com; raghavan(a)isibang.ac.in;* *srels(a)dataone.in* <srels(a)dataone.in>*)* * * *Accommodation*: Delegates are expected to make their own arrangements for accommodat ion; A list of hotels could be found at http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotels-g304553-Mysore_Karnataka-Hotels.html ; However, the organizers will be able to make arrangements for accommodation of limited number of delegates in the University guesthouse on payment basis. * * * * *REGISTRATION FORM* * * *International Society for Knowledge Organization (India Chapter)* *12th International ISKO Conference* * * Full name (Surname in Block Capitals) : Job Title / Designation : Institution & Address : Phone & E-Mail ID : * * *Registration fee should be sent by DD drawn favoring ISKO (India Chapter) and payable at Bangalore* * * For electronic transfer of registration, the details are as below: Name of the Account: ISKO (India Chapter) Account No. *04082010110324* Name of the Bank & Branch : Syndicate Bank, Rajajinagar Main Branch (3 rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010) IFSC Code: *SYNB0000408 *MICR Code: *560025038* *SWIFT CODE : SYNBINBB316*** * * *Filled in registration form along with the DD should be sent via Registered post / Speed post / Courier to : * * * *ISKO (India Chapter)* *C/o Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library science* *702, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010* Phone: +91-80-23305109 e-mail: srels(a)dataone.in; srelsbangalore(a)yahoo.co.in* * * * * * *ionntexts in* * * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Webcast Reminder: 2012 OA Week Kick Off Webinar Tuesday June 19!
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

From: Open Access Week <mail(a)openaccessweek.org> Subject: Webcast Reminder: 2012 OA Week Kick Off Webinar Tuesday June 19! To: "naglaxman(a)yahoo.com" <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Date: Monday, 18 June, 2012, 20:01 Network Email SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) announces this year's theme is "Set the Default to Open Access" for Open Access Week (October 22 – 28, 2010). Our first online event to launch this year’s events will be a webcast with three speakers who will showcase the state of open access in each of their countries. Please join us Tuesday June 19th at 10am Eastern US Time! RSVP at http://sparc.arl.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=108. (Please use this helpful converter to make sure you log in at the right time: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html) We'll have a brief introduction to Open Access Week and then hear from three speakers. Our speakers are: 1. Dr Reggie Raju, Director of IT Services & Communication, US Library & Information Service Stellenbosch University, South Africa 2. Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC in the United States 3. Iryna Kuchma, is program manager at EIFL Open Access in Ukraine We will take questions through the online portal. To accommodate interest in every time zone, this 1-hour event will be recorded and available on our website shortly afterwards. With 1432 participants in 92 countries, the 2011 Open Access Week (OAW) participation grew leaps and bounds from the previous year. We are excited that so many positive developments are happening across the globe. Let us know what you are planning for this year's events. Become a member, create a group, and start planning. Make sure to say you are participating in this year's events. And please ask questions and let us know if there are resources that we can provide to help you create a more well rounded OA Week event! Visit Open Access Week at: http://www.openaccessweek.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network To control which emails you receive on Open Access Week, click here -- 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 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Respected All Professionals, One of our Research Scholar need following article, If anybody have soft copy Please send the same. Intellectual Property Rights: An Indian experience by Jeelan Basha, Southern Economist (March-2001 Issue) Kindly do the needful Thanks & 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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Rules regards Missing Books
by Muruli Acharya 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Dear Professionals, I would be grateful to you if you provide me the rules and regulations regarding Stock Verification of Library books for Central Government Institutions. I need to get to know the permissible margin for writing off the missing books and in case of recovery of the cost of the books, how to calculate the cost allowing depreciation. Provision of relevant web links to get the information in detail will be appreciated. I look forward for your help. Thanks and regards Muruli Librarian National Power Training Institute, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Peter Suber's book, "Open Access"
by Mailing List Admin 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:57:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> Friends MIT Press has brought out Peter Suber's book "Open Access". Many libraries in India might wish to order a copy and encourage their users to read it. The bok wil become open acess after one year. Arun.

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LIBRARY TRAINEES @ NIFTEM, Ministry of Food Processing Industries
by Nihar Patra 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

NATIONALINSTITUTE OF FOODTECHNOLOGYENTREPRENEURSHIPANDMANAGEMENT Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 (An autonomous Institution under Ministryof FoodProcessingIndustries(MoFPI), GOI) PlotNo.97,Sector56,HSIIDCIndustrialEstate, Kundli, District- Sonepat,Haryana – 131 028 www.niftem.ac.in, Ph: 0130 – 2281290 ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF LIBRARY TRAINEES: ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS (PURELY TEMPORARY) The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)is a registered Society and an autonomous organization under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt of India. NIFTEM functions as a centre for integrated education, research, enterprise incubation and outreach in the area of food science, food technology & business management. NIFTEM has been set up on a 100-acre campus near Delhi in Kundli, Distt. Sonepat, Haryana having its registered office at 3rd Floor, AMDA Building, 7/6, Sri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi- 110049. A multi-level five storey 5474.29 Sqmt State-of-the-Art NIFTEM Knowledge Centre is housed in aesthetically designed boat shaped signature building of the NIFTEM campus. NIFTEMinvites Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities to serve as Library Trainees purely on a temporary basis maximum for one year. Remuneration:Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs. 16,000/- per month. The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis. Essential Qualification & Experiences:Post-graduate in Library & Information Science (M. Lib & Sc.), (Regular Course). Students who have appeared for final exam and awaiting results may also apply. Candidate shall have basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software / open source software. Age Limit:28 years as on the date of test & interview Selection of candidates will be based on the performance in the written test and personal interview. NO TA/DA will be given for the same. Interested candidates may send their RESUME along with a passport size photograph affixed at niftem.nkc(a)gmail.com by 25th June, 2012 positively and directly come for the written test & interview on 25th June 2012 at 11.00AM. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth and qualifications, experience if any. Venue for written test & interview: NIFTEM Campus. For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit @ http://www.niftem.ac.in SUSHIL KUMAR Registrar NIFTEM ************************************************************************************************************ Nihar K Patra NIFTEM Knowledge Centre NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 (An autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), GOI) Plot No. 97, Sector 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli, District- Sonepat, Haryana – 131 028 -- 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 M. Anisur Rahman 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Dear Professionals It would be appreciated if any one can able to provide me the following article. I badly need this article. N J Deshpande, Ahsan Ullah (2004). Library Legislation in Bangladesh: A Current Status. Library Herald, 42(4):368-78. Thanks in advance. Dr. Md. Anisur Rahman Centre for Library and Information Management (CeLIM) 436 South Goran, Khilgaon Dhaka 1219 Bangladesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: JGate )(JET) and JGate (JSMS) Training Programmess
by Ratnakar Aspari 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Dear Moderator: Kindly circulaqte the followinhg messag in Lis-forum A. RatnakarNew Delhi ________________________________ Training programme for AICTE Approved JET and JSMS subscribers Informatics India Ltd. will be conducting trainihg programmes foreffectively using J-Gate (JET) and Jgatre (JSMS by the subscribersto these databases in different cities. Kindly register yourselffor the programme to be held in your city. Details of the programmecan be viewed by cliking on the link provided below. http://www.informindia.co.in/education/training/training-programme.asp -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. Deshpande Endowment Lecture
by Ratnakar Aspari 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

Dear Moderator: Kindly ciculate the following in lis-forum RatnakarNew Delhi _________________ RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE (An organ of Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995) J8/123, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Date : 14th June, 2012 We have the pleasure to announce that RRC is organizing Prof. K.S. Deshpande endowmentLecture (11) in cololoaboratio9n with Prof. Deshpande Endowment Lecutre Committee, Bangaloreand the Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi on 23rd June 2012.(4th Saturday) at 10.00 hrs. Venue : Conférence Hall (New Building) Indian Statistical Institute, Opp. Katwaria Sarai, Near Qutub Hotel, New Delhi-110 016 Chairperson : Prof. P B Mangla, Former Head Dept. of LIB & INFO.Science, Delhi University, Delhi Speaker : Prof. K Kannan, University School of Bio-Technology, GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi Topic : Digital libraries - A cost effective way to increase outreach of quality education. Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and participate to benefit the group by discussions. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, (SUBHASH DESHMUKHPh. 01242578715, 9873680484 _________________________ Prof. K.S. Deshpande (5th May 1927) had a brilliant educational career. An M.A. in English and Kannada and Diploma in Librarianship from the University of Bombay and an Honorary Diploma in Librarianship from the American Library Association. While he founded Library Science courses in Karnatak University and the University of Mysore, he built the libraries of Karnatak University, Dharwad, Mysore University Library, Bangalore University Library, Gulbarga University Library and the library of the University of Agricultural Science at Dharwad. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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G. Kumarappa of National Library Kolkata is no more
by Vasanth 17 Jun '12

17 Jun '12

Dear Sir/Madam, I happened to come across the sad news of untimely death of G. Kumarappa of National Library, Kolkata. He was not only a head of Kannada section at the National Library, Kolkata, was well known writer. He has translated many of the works of well known authors of Bengali literature into Kannada. He was a cultural bridge between Kannada and Bengali. It was very sad. May his soul rest in peace. Prof. Rahamat Tarikere, a well known critic in Kannada was some time back in 2010 wrote an article on G. Kumarappa in Kendasampige, online Kannada literary magazine. Excerpt of the article is given below: ಕುಮಾರಪ್ಪ ಕೊಲ್ಕತ್ತೆಯ ನ್ಯಾಶನಲ್ ಲೈಬ್ರರಿಯ ಕನ್ನಡ ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ. ಮೂಲತಃ ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಬಸಾಪುರ ಎಂಬ ಹಳ್ಳಿಯವರಾದ ಅವರು ಕಾಲುಶತಮಾನದಿಂದ ಕೊಲ್ಕತ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅವರಿಗೆ ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಬಂಗಾಳ ಸಾಕಾಗಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಮರಳಿ ಬರುವ ಆಸೆಯಾಯಿತು. ಅದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹಾಕಿಕೊಂಡು ಒಂದು ಸಂದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಮೈಸೂರಿಗೆ ಬಂದರು. ಬಂದವರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಲೇಖಕರಾದ ಪ್ರಭುಶಂಕರ ಅವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾದರಂತೆ. ಪ್ರಭುಶಂಕರ ಅವರು ವಿಷಯ ತಿಳಿದು `ಕುಮಾರಪ್ಪ, ನಾನು ಇಂಟರ್ ವ್ಯೂ ಕಮಿಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಇದ್ದಿದ್ದರೆ ನಿಮಗೆ ಖಂಡಿತ ಕೆಲಸ ಸಿಗದಂತೆ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆ' ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರಂತೆ. ಗಾಬರಿಯಾದ ಕುಮಾರಪ್ಪ `ಯಾಕೆ ಸಾರ್ ನಾನು ಏನಂಥ ತಪ್ಪು ಮಾಡಿದೆ?' ಎಂದು ಕೇಳಲು, `ನೋಡಿ, ನೀವು ಮರಳಿ ಬಂದುಬಿಟ್ಟರೆ ಬಂಗಾಳಕ್ಕೂ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೂ ಇರುವ ಏಕೈಕ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕೊಂಡಿಯೇ ಕಳಚಿಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ. ನೀವಲ್ಲಿ ಇರುವುದರಿಂದ ಎರಡೂ ಭಾಷೆಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ಕೊಡುಕೊಳು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ನೀವಲ್ಲೇ ಇದ್ದು ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು' ಎಂದರಂತೆ. ಪ್ರಭುಶಂಕರ್ ಮಾತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಒಬ್ಬ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಆಶೋತ್ತರವನ್ನು ಮನ್ನಿಸದಿರುವ ಆಯಾಮವಿದೆ, ನಿಜ. ಆದರೆ ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಸತ್ಯವೂ ಇದೆ. ಈ ಸತ್ಯವು ಕೊಲ್ಕತ್ತೆಗೆ ಹೋದಾಗ ನನಗೆ ನಿಜವೆಂದು ತೋರಿತು. Full text of the article can be accessed through the following link: http://kendasampige.com/article.php?id=3370 ------------------------- 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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KLA Programme - Reading Day 2012 - Talk by Dr P K Rajasekharan on 19th June 2012
by NASAR 16 Jun '12

16 Jun '12

Dear Professionals, In connection with the READING DAY 2012, Kerala Library Association (KLA) organising a talk on "Reading, Madness and Culture" by Dr P K Rajasekharan on 19th June 2012 at 3 PM in Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. Invitation Letter and Poster of the Programme are attached. Best Regards Abdunnasar Thiruvananthapuram -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET Result and Library Science
by Ratheesh K 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

Dear Friends, UGC NET Result of December 2011 has been announced on 15-06-2012., in the subject of library and information science , 6 JRF & 43 Lectureship has been awarded by UGC.. I use this opportunity to congratulate who succeeds in the test ...and wish all who are appearing for June 2012 NET Examination. In the result of December 2011 we can see that the candidates from Pune University secured highest number ...with 3 JRF and 13 lectureship ...they deserves special congratulations... Wish you grand success to all With Warm Regards, Ratheesh.K University Library, Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi-22, Kerala. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter Jun 2012 issue
by Mohan HR 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

Dear all, The Jun 2012 issue of CSI eNewsletter can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-06-01.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal 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 ======= -- Are you making the most of your company’s ‘software layer’ -- Video: A primer on 3D printing -- 14 key points to evaluate BI platforms -- Ten Easy Steps for Email and Web Best Practices -- 2012 IT Skills and Salary Report -- CIO challenges - Bringing your iPad to work -- Video: A Vision of Students Today -- Business case for automating open source code management -- 10 Hacks that Made Headlines -- Big Data for the Masses -- Standard Units of Measure for IaaS -- Twelve New Programming Languages: Is Cloud Responsible? -- The impact of cybercrime on business -- Compromised websites - An owner's perspective -- Minding your digital business -- The social side of strategy -- Facebook Bible - Everything You Need to Know About Facebook -- Video: Cooking like an engineer -- Enterprise 20/20 -- Son and Father exchange letters -- Indian Brains -- 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: Cloud Computing for Dummies (Wiley India) -- Book: Web Developer’s Cookbook (Tata McGrawHill) -- Book: Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 5/e (Pearson Education) -- Book: Guide to Teaching Computer Science: An Activity-Based Approach (Springer) -- Book Summary: The Business of Being the Best: Inside the World of Go-Getters and Game Changers. -- Book Summary: Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge From Small Discoveries. -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter InfoQuiz–2012-06-01 =============== (TEN Prizes to Win – FOUR Prizes of Rs. 500/- each, FOUR books, TWO free one month access to Business Book Summaries) 1. Carlo Strozzi is the developer of which lightweight, open-source relational database which does not use SQL as its query language. 2. Google has recently filed a patent to replace ringtones with ------. 3. World IPv6 Launch by Internet Society was on ------. 4. ------ is the most applied-for Top Level Domain (recently unveiled by ICANN) at $ 1,85,000 per registration. 5. ------ is the most popular password followed by 123456 Email your answers by 30th Jun 2012 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2012-06-01”. Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. There are TEN 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. FOUR 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) and Springer (www.springer.com) Other TWO prizes are free one month access to Business Book Summaries from EBSCO Publishing (www.bizsum.com) Answers along with the winners’ info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2012-05-01 =============================== • Page’s Law, False, SkyDrive, Samsung, TCS • Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems: Mr. N.M. Zaheer (Chennai) & Ms. Shreya Gupta (Gwalior) • Rs. 500/= from VictoryMind Edu Services: Mr. Sandeep Singh Chauhan (Jaipur) & Ms. Seema.B.K (Chikmagalur) • Book from Wiley India Pvt. Ltd: Rama Krushna Das (Berhampur) • Book from Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd: Prof. Manmeet Singh (Rajouri) • Book from Pearson Education: Mr. T.Srinivasa Rao (Visakapatnam) • Free access to “Business Book Summaries” for one month from www.bizsum.com / Ebsco Publishing: Mr. Rajakumar (Gandhinagar) & Prof. Lalitha V (Hyderabad) -- 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 supritha Shetty 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned article. Please send me. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Volume 37, Issue 6, pages 501–504, June 2011 Triple flap vaginoplasty for agenesis of the vagina / Vishwa Prakash With regards, Librarian K S Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Another book published this month !!!!!!
by Bhupendra Bansod 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

Dear all, Its pride and honor to compliment Dr. Madansing Golwal for his 4th International Publication within a span of just 40 days. "Information Literacy", authors Madansing D. Golwal, Shashank S Sonwane and Ashwini A Vaishnav. ISBN-13:978-3-659-15546-8ISBN-10:3659155462EAN:9783659155468 Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publications Published on 12th June, 2012 Price: 68 Euro regards -- Bhupendra Bansod, Librarian, PVDT College of Education, SNDT Women's University, Churchgate, Mumbai - 20 Mo. +91 9029092218 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Library Trainees Position at IIT Gandhinagar
by Mailing List Admin 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:12:39 +0530 From: TS Kumbar <tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in> Dear Colleagues, We would appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of potential candidates and also encourage them to apply for the same. Regards Kumbar IIT Gandhinagar --------------- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Vacancy for Library Trainees The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is one of the premier Institutes in the country setup by Govt. of India in 2008. The Library @ IITGN aims to be one of the leading state-of- the-art libraries, and is fast developing with its rich collection (print & digital), IT infrastructure and innovative information services. To assist in providing excellent services to the institutes user community, the library is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities to serve as *Library Trainees *purely on a temporary basis for one year. Library at the Institute is fully computerized, subscribes to major e-resources and provides network based information services. It is kept open for longer hours on weekdays, weekends, holidays and vacations. The essential requirements and other details for this position are as given below: *Essential Qualifications & other requirements:* - Masters in Library & Information Science with a first class - Sound working knowledge of basic IT tools - Familiarity with Web Based Information Resources - Good Knowledge of Library Management Software, E-Resources - Strong communication (written & oral) skills in English - Strong interpersonal & intrapersonal skills - Work as a team member & excel in assigned tasks - Aptitude for providing excellent service - Skills for developing websites will be an added advantage Nature of traineeship: Trainees will be provided with an opportunity to work in different sections of the library and learn modern library management techniques and web based services. The Library will provide a highly professional working & learning environment. The selected candidates will have ample opportunities to work and learn on emerging IT tools and technologies. Duration: The duration of traineeship will be for one year (usually July-June). Remuneration: Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs. 14,000/- per month with leave and medical facilities as per Institute rules. The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (*six days a week*) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis. No TA/DA will be provided to the candidates for attending written test & interview Selection of candidates will be based on the performance in the written test and personal interview. *Number of Vacancies*: Four *Age Limit*: 26 years as on the date of test & interview Interested candidates *who meet the above mentioned basic requirements* may send their application with resume along with a passport size photograph affixed at librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in *by 18th June, 2012* and directly come for the written test & interview. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth and qualifications, experience if any. Candidates who have appeared for their final year exam and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply. Date for written test & interview: 23rd June, 2012 (Saturday) at 9.30am Venue for written test & interview: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, VGEC Campus, Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad- 382 424,Gujarat Address: Librarian, Central Library, IIT Gandhinagar, VGEC Campus, Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad- 382 424, Gujarat Tel: 09328474224, 079-32454368 For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit *http://www.iitgn.ac.in ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. T. S. Kumbar Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar V G E Complex Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 424* |* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: + 91-79-32454368 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- Dr. T. S. Kumbar Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar V G E Complex Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 424* |* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: + 91-79-32454368 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder 1 : Koha Workshop from 30 Jun - 01 Jul 2012 at GIPE, Pune.
by gipelibrary pune 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! With reference to the mail below, I am grateful to all those who have already registered. To avoid last moment disappointment, you are requested to send your filled in registration forms at the earliest. Those willing to participate in the workshop can send the existing library data either in excel, csv or any MARC format for testing and migrating to KOHA. Thanks and Regards 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) M: 0 9423531433 T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 Email: gipelibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.gipepune.com http://www.gipe.ac.in Message: 5 Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 13:21:17 +0530 From: gipelibrary pune <gipelibrary(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] National level workshop on Koha on 30 Jun and 01 Jul 2012 at GIPE, Pune Message-ID: <CAJFOc2U+F7kv6hgzWdgcPm5TE__AZEe-HQ-AHzuCKfoK-S3nkw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" Dear Professionals I am pleased to announce a "National level workshop on Koha: an Integrated Library Management Software" from Saturday - Sunday, 30 Jun and 01 Jul 2012. Purpose of this workshop is to familiarize participants with Koha, an open source software. Hands on Training during this workshop will provide all the technical know-how to the participants from the installation, customization, backup / restore, upgrade as well as running various modules of the software. Koha is used widely in India as well as all over the world. Koha Software supports all modules of Library Management System such as Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serials Control and Web based OPAC, etc. The software is UNICODE compliant and runs on any operating system such as Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, and Solaris. Many libraries in India and abroad are switching over to Koha from proprietary software. Venue: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune Workshop Timings: 10.00 am to 05.30 pm (30 Jun - 01 Jul 2012) Workshop Contents Introduction to LibLiveCD and Installation of LibLiveCD Koha Introduction & Features Overview Koha System Set-up Hands on training on Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serial Control & OPAC MARC 21 Introduction Conversion of Existing Data to Koha Koha Multilingual Support Data Import and Export Koha backup/restore Koha upgrade OPAC Customization Koha System Administration Resource Persons Dr. Nanaji Shewale, GIPE, Pune Dr. Sunita Barve, NCRA, Pune Workshop Registration Fees - Rs. 1000/- only Registration Fees includes Workshop Kit on CD-ROM and Working Lunch. We will also assist the participants to migrate existing library Data to KOHA. Accommodation is available at extra cost. Payment: A Demand Draft / Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of "Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE)", payable at Pune should reach the following address on or before Monday, 22 Jun 2012. Dr Nanaji Shewale Koha Workshop Coordinator Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) Last Date for Registration: Monday, 18 Jun 2012. For any clarifications, you are welcome to contact me at 020 25679940, 0 9423531433 or gipelibrary(a)gmail.com or my colleague Ms Shilpa Kad at 0 9763740109. Registration Form Participants Name: -------------------------------------- Name and Address of the Organization: ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- Email (Personal): ---------------------------------------- Email (official): ---------------------------------------- Mobile: ---------------------------------------- Telephone: ---------------------------------------- Do you require accommodation (at extra cost) during the workshop? Yes/No Demand Draft Number: ------------------------------------- Name of the Bank: ---------------------------------------- Amount: ------------------------------------------ Date: ------------------------------------------ Signature of the participant: 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) M: 0 9423531433 T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 Email: gipelibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.gipepune.com 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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Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture (2012)-reminder
by shivaram gowda 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Dear Members: On behalf of NCSI-Net, an informal association comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff and its alumni, I cordially invites you for the 7th Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture (2012). The details of the lecture follows: Title of Lecture - "Libraries: with no wall, no firewall" Speaker: Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah Principal Library and Information Officer Library and Information Centre National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science (NIMHANS) Bangalore-560029, India. Date: Friday, 15th June, 2012 Time: 6.00 PM Venue: Seminar Hall. Archives and Publications Cell (Erstwhile NCSI Building), IISc, Bangalore - 560012 Abstract: Libraries are always inter-connected and global, due to open communication, resource and access with IPR as legal entity for control (which are being legally opened). The access and communication barriers are to be removed for research communication, share data, create communities and deliver products and services. Web provides tools to increase or focus the library services either global or personal (even the personalized service) or to increase the visibility and accessibility. Infrastructure, resources and services are no longer bound by what institution can afford, build or maintained, it is libraries to design and define. With warm regards, NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSIR-NISCAIR Diamond Jubilee Lecture Series
by G Mahesh 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Prof. Subbiah Arunachalam, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Internet and Society, will deliver the 8th CSIR-NISCAIR Diamond Jubilee Lecture. Topic: Is universal open access closer than we imagined? Date: 20 June 2012, 11.30 a.m. Venue: CSIR-NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 G. Mahesh CSIR-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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Article Request
by honnappa ramannanavar 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Dear All, Can any one provide the below article, is requested by one our Faculty. Kindly send the full text of the same at the earliest. The Evolution of Private Labels: (Europe, America and India) - - Subhadip Roy 2005 April issue From Advertising Express (magazine) Icfai Publication Best Regards, Honnappa Ramannanavar Asst. Librarian IFIM Business School #8P & 9P, KIADB Industrial area Electronics City, Phase 1 Bangalore- 560100 E-mail: honnappa_r(a)yahoo.com Tel: (O) 080- 41432888 Fax: 080- 41432844 Mob: +919620714348 Visit: www.ifimbschool.com IFIM Business School has been ranked No. 1 B - School in Bangalore after IIM-B by Outlook (Sep '11 issue), 7th Best in South India by Hindustan Times and 19th Best in India by MBAuniverse.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 paper
by Arup Raychaudhury 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

We need a copy of the following paper: Projection Profile Based Algorithm for Slant Removal by Moises Pastor, Alejandro Toselli and Enrique Vidal, Lecture notes in computer science, 2004, vol 3212/2004, pages 183-190, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-30126-4_23, With regards -- Arup Raychaudhury In-Charge, Library Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700108. INDIA Phone: 91-33-2575-2106 Fax: 91-33-2578-1412 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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National Workshop on Preparation of Scholarly Articles
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Dear Sir/Madam, Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod, the Northern most District of Kerala is organizing a five day *National Workshop on Preparation of Scholarly Articles* in the first/second week of September, 2012. The workshop will be a type of camp in which participants will be trained in writing scholarly articles. Each participant will generate at least one article for publication in the workshop. The faculty leader will help them in selecting the topic and fine tuning the article. Maximum number of participants will be 24 (6 each from 4 subjects) A maximum of 6 participants in the following subjects only will be admitted to the workshop. 1. 1. English/Comparative Literature 2. 2. Economics 3. 3. Library and Information Science 4. 4. Sociology/Social Work Target audience: MPhil/PhD Students, faculty members and other academic groups. Registration Fee: Rs. 5000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) For further details and registration form please contact *Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai, Co-ordinator, National Workshop on Preparation of Scholarly Articles, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, Kerala-671 123.* Phone: 04994-255533 (O) 09447468586 (Mob) e-mail: dineshank(a)gmail.com Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com -- 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-Reading Week Programmes 19-25 June 2012- Radio Talk on Reading- Inauguration of the Reading Week Celebrations- All Kerala Essay Writing Competition- Seminar on “Modern Trends in Reading”- National Seminar on “Library and Web tools for E-Learning and Teaching”
by Dr. A.T. Francis 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Dear all, In Kerala, the Reading Week is celebrated every year during 19-25 in association with the death anniversary (19th June) of Sri. P.N. Panicker, the father of Public Library Movement in Kerala. KeralaAgriculturalUniversity is organising Reading Week Programmes - 2012 in the College of Horticulture, KAU Main Campus, Thrissur with the following major programmes: Also find as separate file attached. 18 June 2012: Radio Talk on Reading at 7.50pm in AIR, Thrissur 19 June 2012: Inauguration of the Reading Week Celebrations 20 June 2012: All Kerala Essay Writing Competition for university students 21 June 2012: Seminar on “Modern Trends in Reading” for teachers, students, staff, farmers and public & Prize Distribution of Essay Writing Competition 25 June 2012: National Seminar on “Library and Web tools for E-Learning and Teaching” for Qualified Librarians and Library Education Teachers in Association with the Kerala Library Association. Deadline for submission of papers and Registration is 15th June 2012. Registration is free. Working lunch and tea will be provided. Detailed programme is given below: Inauguration of the Reading Week Celebrations Welcome: Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library, College of Horticulture & Coordinator Inauguration: Dr. C.T. Abraham, Associate Dean, CoH Key Note Address: Sri. K.P. Sathian, University Librarian, KAU Felicitation: Smt. K.S. Vijayalakshmy, Administrative Officer, CoH Vote of Thanks: Smt. V.S. Swapna, Asst. Coordinator All Kerala Essay Writing Competition for University Students Students in Agriculture, Veterinary and FisheriesUniversities in Kerala can participate in the competition. Topic: Related to “Library”, “Reading”, “Information”, “Knowledge” etc. Exact topic will be announced at the start of the competition. Prize: Cash award and certificates for 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize winners and also to the Toppers from each college; Certificates and prizes for all participants who score A Grade; Prizes will be distributed on 21-06-2012, at 2.30pm during Seminar on “Modern Trends in Reading” Seminar on “Modern Trends in Reading” Welcome: Dr. C.T. Abraham, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture Presidential Address: Dr. P.V. Balachandran, Director of Extension, KAU Inauguration: Dr. Praveenlal Kuttichira, Dean, KeralaUniversity of Health Sciences Felicitations: Sri. K.P. Sathian, University Librarian, KAU; Sri. E.U. Rajan, Director of Students Welfare, KAU; Sri. Avinash Reji Thomas, Member, KAU General Council; Sri. A. Jamaludheen, President, Students Union, College of Horticulture Seminar Presentation: Prof. (Smt.) Lalitha Lenin, Eminent Writer & Former HoD, University of Kerala Prize Distribution: Dr. T.R. Gopalakrishnan, Director of Research, KAU Vote of Thanks: Dr. A.T. Francis, Head,Library,College of Horticulture&Coordinator National Seminar on “Library and Web tools for E-Learning and Teaching” (In Association with the Kerala Library Association) Last date for submission of papers and registration is 15th June 2012. 9.00am: Registration & Inaugural Session Welcome: Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library, CoH & Coordinator Presidential Address: Dr. C.T. Abraham, Associate Dean, CoH Inauguration: Dr. P.B. Pushpalatha, Registrar, KAU Felicitations: Sri. K.P. Sathian, University Librarian, KAU; Smt. M.C. Lalitha, FormerUniversity Librarian, KAU; Sri. Abdul Razak, FormerUniversity Librarian, KAU Vote of Thanks: Sri. Humayoon Kabir, Secretary, Kerala Lib.Assn, Thrissur Region 10.30am: Technical Sessions:- 10.30am Session I: Professional Competency for E-Learning and Teaching Theme Paper: Prof. (Smt.) Lalitha Lenin, Former HoD, University of Kerala Other Papers: Presentation by participants 12.00am Session II: Redefining Libraries for E-Learning and Teaching Theme Paper: Dr. K. Susan Mathew, CochinUniversity of S&T Other Papers: By participants 2.00pm Session III: Library Web Tools and Services Theme Paper: Dr. N.K. Sheeja, CochinUniversity of S&T Other Papers: By participants 3.00pm Session IV: Technology and Personnel Environment for E-Learning Theme Paper: Dr. A.T. Francis, KAU Other Papers: By participants Rapporteurs:- Sri. S. Radhakrishnan, N.P.O.L, DRDO, Kochi; Smt. Mohammed Mustafa, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; Smt. Letha Krishnan, VSB College, Coimbatore 4.30pm Valedictory Session & Distribution of Certificates:- For Further details contact:- 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 or visit: www.kau.edu or www.kauhort.in or http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org 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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CD-Rom Server Implementation
by Sriram V 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Dear Colleagues, K.N. Raj Library at CDS would like to implement the CD-Rom Server facility. In this connection, may I request for the following information from those who have implemented the same. What are the steps involved ? Does CD-Rom Server mean only a large storage server where we can sapture the image of CD-Roms? Or is it include an user interface also for capturing the metada and permissions? Can we use DSpace or any similar digital library solution to provide access to the contents of CD-Rom Server? Also please provide the details of best hardware and software for implementing this, and prominent vendors. Any other details arising out of your experience in implementing the CD-Rom server solution, that will be helpful to me. Thanks in advance. Regards, V. Sriram Chief Librarian, K N Raj Library Centre For Development Studies Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor Thiruvananthapuram - 695011. India P +91 471 2448881-4, C +91 94472 51892 E-mail: sriram(a)cds.ac.in 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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need for Article
by Mahesh *Y* 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Dear sir, > > One of our faculty member need the following article *very > argent* for their research so please find the following article > *Journal of Fluid Mechanics* - Journal of Fluid Mechanics<http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=FLM>(1993), 252 : pp 79-98 - Copyright © 1993 Cambridge University Press - DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0022112093003672 (About DOI<http://journals.cambridge.org/action/stream?pageId=3624&level=2&sessionId=7…>) - Published online: 26 April 2006 > > > -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh. Y Assistant Librarian, K.S.School of Engineering & Management, K.S.Group of Institutions, Bangalore-62. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book
by Mohan Shivaramu 12 Jun '12

12 Jun '12

Dear Friends, We are in need of the following book very urgently. Kindly inform me the availability of the book in your library. An economic history of modern India, 1848-1939 Sunil Kumar Sen Progressive Publishers, 1981 - Business & Economics - 368 pages with best regards Mohan B S Assistant Librarian Indian Institute of Astrophysics Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 034 India E-mail : mohan(a)iiap.res.in Phone : 91 - 80 - 22541203 Fax : 91 - 80 - 25534043 -- 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 P. S. Mukhopadhyay 12 Jun '12

12 Jun '12

Dear all Library Automation and Resource Sharing Network Project under NMEICT is going to organize the first workshop (on Ubuntu and Koha 3.8.1 including MARC 21 bibliographic format) of a workshop series during June 15-18, 2012, at Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Jadavpur, Kolkata - 32. The workshop involves no registration fees for librarian of colleges affiliated to UGC/AICTE. It will provide participants Software DVD, Training manual, Working lunch and refreshments. No accommodation and TA/DA are available. Interested professionals may send a mail to lan.nmeict(a)gmail.com showing their interest and details info (name and address of college, name of delegate, professional experience, college affiliation, state-of-the library automation, e-mail, mobile numbe etc.). -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani - 741 235 (WB), India ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SIR World Report 2010-Life Sciences
by T. Shahab 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Dear all The scientific database SCOPUS (http://www.scimagojr.com) has been bringing out a very important statistical annual report captioned SIR World Report highlighting the research performance of important academic and research institutions in the global, regional and national contexts based on certain significant parameters. However, a cursory glance through the Report on the subject of Life sciences for the year 2010 points to a very dismal ranking of the Indian Universities and research centers-whether government or otherwise. Most of the Indian institutions have been red labeled with 'Normalized Impact' of less than 1. This is circulated by way of information. With best regards Dr. T. Shahab HMS Central Library Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent requirement for Library Professional/Project Assistant for Mathura location
by Shilpi Jain 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Urgent requirement for Library Professional/Project Assistant for Mathura location (Apply only Mathura Candidates) Urgent requirement for Library Professional to Manage Library Automation project IN Mathura. Qualification: Graduate with B. Lib. & Inf. Sc. / M. Lib. & Inf. Sc. Experience: Between 1 – 4 years • Essential qualifications: Knowledge of computer & Library management software and good experience in library automation. • Should have knowledge of UDC/DDC classification • Should have knowledge of keyword generation subject wise • Should have knowledge of creation of catalogue card (author/ editor card). • Should be ready to work at client site across India. • Preference will be given to Mathura candidates only. Salary: Salaries as per qualifications and experience. Apply with CV & photo by June 24, 2012 by e-mail at puneet.saini(a)totalit.co.in Puneet Kumar Chief Technical Officer Total IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi Mob: +91-9350515096, +91-9868625720 E-mail: puneet.saini(a)totalit.co.in Website: www.totalit.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
by monisha mishra 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Dear All, Kindly send the full text of the below mentioned article if available with anybody. Dove ES, Joly Ynull and Knoppers BM. 2012. *"**Power to the people: a wiki-governance model for biobanks*". Genome Biology 2012, 13:158 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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On Krishi Prabha and Text Mining
by Sridhar Gutam 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

We have a prestigious project - Kirshiprabha < http://202.141.47.8:8080/equestthesis/>, Indian Agricultural Doctoral Dissertations and is only open to all the NARS partners. This repository does not allow any Text Mining!!! One can only search from the set of keywords already provided/tagged with the thesis. You cannot search any word/phrase from the thesis. You can only view the thesis on-line. However, if you use download-helper plug-in with Firefox, you can download the thesis in flash format and read it off-line using any browser Firefox/Chrome. When other thesis repositories allow for full-text downloads this project does not allow to download/search. I wish that in its next version, there should be provision for text mining and use the popular open source repository softwares like Eprints/DSpace. Sridhar __________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotech. (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture <http://www.cishlko.org> Joint Secretary, Agricultural Research Service Scientists' Forum<http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/1168> Convener, Open Access India <https://www.facebook.com/oaindia> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=6W1MSSwAAAAJ&pagesize=100&… <https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam> <http://twitter.com/gutam2000><http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/rss.html> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISKO Conference - 2012
by SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

Dear Moderator : Kindly arrange to announce the attached invitation to the benefit of lis-forum members. Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science ****** *Categories, Relations and Contexts in Knowledge Organization* *University of Mysore, 6-9 August 2012* * * * * 12th International ISKO Conference The International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO) will hold its 12 th Biennial International Conference (ISKO 2012) in the University of Mysore, Mysore, India from 6th - 9th August 2012. The University of Mysore will play host to this international event. The conference will be jointly organized by the ISKO (India Chapter), the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science and the University of Mysore. The conference has been co-sponsored by DRDO, Government of India, The PES Institute of Technology (Bangalore), Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies (Chennai), the Society for Information Science (Bangalore Chapter) and the University of Madras Department of Library & Information science. ISKO is an international professional body that holds biennial international conferences in different parts of the world. The last two conferences were hosted respectively by the University of Montreal (Canada) in 2008 and by the Sapienza University, Rome, Italy in 2010. This is only the 2nd time that the ISKO has decided to have its Biennial International Conference in India. The proposed conference will bring together disparate groups from Information sciences, Computer Sciences, Library Sciences, Philosophy and Linguistics on a single platform to discuss issues of contemporary interest in Knowledge Representation and Organization. The theme: *Categories, Relations and Contexts in Knowledge Organization* *Keynote speaker*: *Prof. Richard P. Smiraglia, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA: * *Universes, Dimensions, Domains, Intensions and Extensions: Knowledge Organization for the 21st Century* *Other Eminent Speakers include (not exhaustive)*: *Prof. Michael Shepherd, Dalhousie University, Canada Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto, University of Tsukuba, Japan Prof. Carolyn Watters, Dalhousie University, Canada* *Prof. Birger Hjorland, Royal School of Information & Library Science, Copenhagen* *Dr. Hemelatha Iyer, State University of New York at Albany* *Prof. Marcia Zeng, Kent State University, USA* *Prof. A. Neelameghan (Former Professor & Head, DRTC)* *Dr. Joseph Tennis, University of Washington, Seattle, USA* *Prof. Mustafa El Hadi, University of Lille, France* *Mr. Peter Ohly, President, ISKO* *Dr. Chrstopher Khoo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore* *Prof. Jose Augusto Guimaraes, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil* *Dr. Kavi Mahesh, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore* * * The facets for paper presentations include: · *Classification Schemes, Taxonomies, and Categorization Schemes* · *Facet Analysis as the theoretical basis of knowledge representation & organization* · *Relationships in Thesauri, Semantic networks and Ontologies*** · *Categories and Conceptual Structures for the Digital Environment* ** · *Alternative subject access, Web Indexing, social tagging, etc*** · *Data Modeling for the Semantic Web vis-à-vis tools such as RDA, FRBR, MARC formats*** · *Indexing and searching in Multilingual environments* · *Organizing Unstructured Information; Enterprise Knowledge Organization and Management* · *Knowledge Organization and the Multimedia challenge: Text, Audio, Video, Images, etc * · *Linguistic and other issues in Automatic categorization & Indexing* Over 55 refereed papers by eminent scholars from around the world will be presented during the conference. The complete conference programme will shortly be made available on the conference website (www.isibang.ac.in/~isko) The *Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures 2012* will be delivered during the conference by *Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto (University of Tsukuba, Japan) *on: “*Sharing Information Resources across Communities and over Time: metadata, digital libraries and archives, and information schools*”. *A panel on* ‘*Is Classification Necessary?’ led by Prof. Birger Horland *will be held on 9th August as part of the conference*. * A pre-conference workshop on *Categories for the Web* will be held on 6thAugust and admission to the workshop is free for all those who register for the ISKO Conference. *Registration Fee*: (Includes admission to the pre-conference workshop, pre-conference volume, Tea and Lunch and invitation to conference dinner) ISKO Members INR 5000.00 Others INR 6000.00 Students INR 4000.00 *For any information please contact: Dr. K. S. Raghavan (ksragav(a)hotmail.com; raghavan(a)isibang.ac.in; srels(a)dataone.in) Convener of the conference. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internship for 1 Year at Jaswant S Kanwar Library - ICRISAT [Application Process extended till - 18-Jun-2012]
by Siva Shankar Kimidi 08 Jun '12

08 Jun '12

*Internship for 1 Year at Jaswant S Kanwar Library - ICRISAT [Application Process extended till - 18-Jun-2012]** * **** *Details for the Position:**Jaswant S Kanwar Library [ICRISAT] - Internship* **** *Job Title:*Jaswant S Kanwar Library – Intern**** * ***** *Location:*ICRISAT, Patancheru**** *Number of vacancies* –*2***** *Eligibility Criteria:***** - Post Graduate in Library and Information Science [only fresher’s]**** *Soft skills required:***** - Good communication skills.**** - Take initiatives and result oriented.**** - Systematic, logical and hardworking.**** - Able to interact with different kinds of clients.**** *Training Tasks:* Interns would be involved in the following training activities: **** 1. Get training and hands-on experience on KOHA [Library Open Source Software].**** 2. Training on Open Access Repositories ,http://oar.icrisat.org and http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in**** 3. Training on Data Librarianship.**** 4. Journal Subscription and subscribed e-journals link checking.**** 5. Organizing and maintaining library collections through various technical and administrative functions.**** 6. Emphasis will be given on Information services.**** 7. Circulation activities.**** **** *Nature of position* – Internship period will be strictly for one year [No further extension]**** *Stipend* –Rs. 10,000 per month and Insurance will be provided.**** ** ** *Application Process: *Please email your resume to s.shankar(a)cgiar.org <toms.shankar(a)cgiar.org>by 18-June-2012, with subject header JSK Library, ICRISAT - Internship. Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person. -- Regards Siva Shankar K Mob: +919908035478 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TRIBUTES TO PROF. T. VISWANATHAN
by Sadasivan KP 08 Jun '12

08 Jun '12

TRIBUTES TO PROF. T. VISWANATHAN The two-line message of Mr. Mahesh from Delhi was a rude shock for all those who knew Prof. T. Viswanathan, the former Director of erstwhile INSDOC ! I had the fortune of associating with him on several occasions… Prof. Viswanathan, fondly known as TeeVee among his close associates, was a performer par excellence in the management echelons of ICT-enabled information systems and services in the S&T sector in India. During his tenure as the Director, INSDOC, he had infused a new life to the institute and transformed it to a vibrant and dynamic centre. The S&T scholarly journals brought out by CSIR, the Indian Science Abstracts, the National Science Library – all of them reflected his hallmarks of quality and ingenuity. The launching of Scientific and Industrial Research Network (SIRNET) by INSDOC brought a new culture in the ICT-enabled Info Systems and Services, benefiting the research community of our country. SIRNET opened up greater possibilities of newer technologies in the network-enabled information systems in due course. He brought in a new dimension to the networking of libraries among the CSIR Labs across the country. He played a catalytic role in strengthening the invisible power of information systems of the CSIR Labs in India. The idea of such a collective movement was actually nucleated much earlier, but it formally shaped up at NAL, Bangalore under the initiative of Dr. IRN Goudar through the first meeting of the CSIR Heads of Libraries & Information Centres (subsequently branded as HOLIC Meets). The meeting held in 1993 was a significant event with the active participation of TeeVee. The next version of HOLIC Meet was held at NIO, Goa under the initiative of Dr. MP Tapaswi. By then a Core Team of senior LIS professionals had emerged to carry forward the mission. The meetings at Bangalore and Goa were ‘Test Beds’ for Prof.TeeVee’s ‘entry’ to the LIS fraternity. I consider that his paper “ A reflection on Dr. Ranganathan’s Fifth Law”, published in ‘ Annals of Library & Documentation, 39(2) : p. iii-v ; 1992’ was a turning point in his understanding and acceptance of our activity area. It was a kind of his ‘Baptism’ to LIS domain. The subsequent HOLIC Versions held at Dehra Dun and Lucknow had actually made Prof.TeeVee as the undisputed leader of a movement for change in CSIR. With his deep understanding of LIS – both at the conceptual and practical levels – and his vision on the possibilities of ICT for faster information system development and dissemination, endeared him equally by both the LIS professionals and the S&T managers of India. The significant roles played by the LIS and R&D professionals in CSIR including Dr.Nareshkumar (IMTECH, Chandigarh & later CSIR Hq., New Delhi), Dr. S. Krishnan (NCL Pune), Dr. IRN Goudar (NAL Bangalore), Dr.MP Tapaswi( NIO, Goa), Dr. SM Dhawan (NPL, New Delhi), Dr. Diwakar (CCMB, Hyderabad), KP Sadasivan (RRL, Trivandrum) and a strong team from INSDOC, New Delhi added strength and vigour to the movement. Prof.TeeVee, together with this group, could legitimately claim that ‘TEAM LIS CSIR’ was the forerunner of several other groups branded under ‘TEAM CSIR’ concept later – indeed, a performing role model ! My close association with Prof. TeeVee in the CSIR HOLIC Meetings, especially at Dehra Dun and Lucknow and also, in the NETMEET-92 held in Trivandrum, the latter with the participation of Mr. Ramakrishnan(Ramki) (ERNET, Delhi) and Dr. Remani (NCST, Bombay) for an exploratory communication channel development down South, are unforgettable! He was always leading with beaming ideas and bold decisions. Our country in general, and CSIR vis-à-vis the Indian S&T community in particular, had great expectations on his further contributions. But his unexpected exit from active professionalism a few years ago, was a big blow and it shattered our great dreams! His philosophical thinking of a “New World Order” was ridiculed by some people ; but it saddened many others! Like a great artist deprived of his canvas and brushes, he had to ‘live’ in his exile of solitude for long ! And now, his eternal exit from this world....and that too, in circumstances beyond one’s comprehension ! Destiny is sometimes unkind. But can it be so terribly cruel…. ?! My tears are my floral tributes to the departed visionary leader, whom I respected, regarded and loved so much !!! Sadasivan KP Consultant (Library) IIITMK, Technopark, Trivandrum & Former Head, Library & Informatics RRL/NIIST(CSIR), Trivandrum 09447903282 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MLISc course applications called for 2012-2013
by sreelatha ramakrishnan 08 Jun '12

08 Jun '12

Kannur University notified 2 year integrated MLISc course for 2012-14 . Closiing date 23/06/2012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRC Officers posts at TCS at various locations]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: IRC Officers posts at TCS at various locations From: "K Satyanarayana" <k.satyanarayana(a)tcs.com> Date: Wed, June 6, 2012 10:53 am Job Opportunities with TCS Information Resource Centers (IRCs) (at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has total employee strength of over 2,35,000 with the world's best trained IT consultants, in 42 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 10 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. TCS takes pride in having a unique corporate Information Resource Centre model in place. Its large network of Information Resource Centre (IRC) in India comprises 70 location IRCs across 14 cities, managed by over 130 professionals. Winner of the Special Library Association (SLA) Centre of Excellence Award, 2009, for its high quality processes and benchmarks, and an exemplary application of management techniques and tools, TCS IRC consistently aligns its services to TCSâs global business needs and helps associates maintain a competitive advantage. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic team players for the post of âIRC Officersâ, for its IRCs at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in those cities on a long-term basis. Remuneration and benefits will be on par with the best in the industry. Eligibility and Requirements: Regular & full time M.L.I.S./MSLIS/Masters in (Library Science/Information Science/ Information Management)/A.D.I.S/any equivalent degree. (Those who are currently pursuing these programs and appearing for final semester/exams are also eligible to apply). 0-3years of experience preferably in academic/special /corporate library. (Experience acquired after the professional qualification will only be considered). Age not exceeding 28 years. Candidates who applied in last six months need not apply. Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. Ability to work both independently and in a team to deliver results in a constantly changing environment. A team player with good communication skills, customer service skills. Selection Process: Resumes completed in all aspects in the prescribed format only will be considered for further review. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and an interview on Friday, 29th June 2012 at the city applied for. Click here to Download prescribed application format . (http://www.infolibrarian.com/TCS-IRC-Application-June-2012.rtf) Application Formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format should be e-mailed on or before 18 June 2012 to respective IDs based on the location applied. Note that the candidates can apply for a single location only. Location Applied for Resume to be e-mailed to Ahmedabad ahmedabad.irc(a)tcs.com Bangalore bangalore.irc(a)tcs.com Bhubaneswar bhubaneswar.irc(a)tcs.com Chennai chennai.irc(a)tcs.com Delhi pti.irc(a)tcs.com Hyderabad hyd.irc(a)tcs.com Kolkata kolkata.irc(a)tcs.com Mumbai mumbai.irc(a)tcs.com Applications with insufficient information, not submitted in the prescribed format and those received after 18 June 2012 will be rejected. The subject line of the e-mail should include âCity Name - IRC Recruitment 2012- full name of the applicantâ. No other certificates or documents are required at this stage. Regards & best wishes, B P Prakash Senior General Manager & Global Head- IRC Tata Consultancy Services Limited =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -

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June issue of J-gate Newsletter
by Ratnakar Aspari 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

Dear Moderator: Kindlt circulate the following: Ratnakar New Delhi ______________________ Dear Professionals: Just released June issue of J-Gate Newsletter includes · Online quiz with attractive gift for 3 winners, Winner of May 2012 J-Gate Quiz: 1. SHREYASI sparikh(a)iimahd.ernet.in 2. R VIJAYA CHANDAR vijayachandar(a)gmail.com 3. MALA SINGH singhmala21(a)gmail.com Congratulations! · 'Field Directed Subject Search Options in J-Gate in Editor's Desk · 'Interpretation of Data is Tricky and Challenging' in Researchers' Corner. · Changes to e-journals, · Forthcoming events/conferences and · Latest news on developments in the areas of journals, technology, etc. Please click the link to access http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp A. Ratnakar Informatics India Ltd New Delh 9891390300i -- 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 Live DVD has 176 Downloads (Madaiah Krishna Murthy)
by putta swamy 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

Dear Sirs/Madam, It is my pleasure to bring it your kind information that, Koha 3.8 Live DVD on 'sourceforge.net' uploaded by Dr. M. Krishna Murthy, Associate Professor, DRTC, Mysore Road, Bangalore is highly appreciated and over 176 downloads were made in India alone (93%) as on 5th June 2012 just within the span of 8 days (Selected date rage: 29-05-2012 to 05-06-2012). I think it's total solution with other supporting software for complete installation of Koha. Our sincere thanks and hearty Congratulations to Dr. M. Krishna Murthy for their new invention and tremendous R&D work on several Open Source Software's that are benefited thousands of Library Professionals across the globe. Hats of to u Sir.....! With best regards, Yours sincerely, R.M. Putta Swamy Chief Librarian BNM Institute of Technology 27th Cross, 12th Main, BSK II Stage Bangalore - 560 070. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture (2012)]
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

Dear Members: On behalf of NCSI-Net, an informal association comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff and its alumni, I cordially invites you for the 7th Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture (2012). The details of the lecture follows: Title of Lecture - "Libraries: with no wall, no firewall" Speaker: Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah Principal Library and Information Officer Library and Information Centre National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science (NIMHANS) Bangalore-560029, India. Date: Friday, 15th June, 2012 Time: 6.00 PM Venue: Seminar Hall. Archives and Publications Cell (Erstwhile NCSI Building), IISc, Bangalore - 560012 Abstract: Libraries are always inter-connected and global, due to open communication, resource and access with IPR as legal entity for control (which are being legally opened). The access and communication barriers are to be removed for research communication, share data, create communities and deliver products and services. Web provides tools to increase or focus the library services either global or personal (even the personalized service) or to increase the visibility and accessibility. Infrastructure, resources and services are no longer bound by what institution can afford, build or maintained, it is libraries to design and define. With regards, - Francis J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library IISc -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on “Development of Institutional Repository using DSpace with special reference to creation of ETD Archive” at JNU
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

Dear All, I am pleased to inform you that Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad is organising a workshop on “Development of Institutional Repository using Dspace with special reference to creation of ETD Archive” at Central Library, JNU, New Delhi from July 23-27, 2012. Some of the objectives and other details regarding the workshop is as given below: Objectives The workshop will train the professionals about ; · How to handle and involved in installing, administering and customising the DSpace software. · The advanced features of 1.8.3 version – tools, RSS feeds for podcasts, discovery faceted searching and browsing system, ability to enable automatic virus checking during item upload etc. · Aspects related to maintenance development, upgradation aspects · Linux operating system which is pre requisite to install DSpace repositories. Intended Audience The Library and information professionals from University Libraries and other Academic Institutions across the countries. It will register only 20 participants from outside JNU on first-cum-first served basis. Preference will be given to the Academic Libraries intending to create Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive. Venue Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 Date: 23-27 July 2012 Refreshments Working lunch and tea will be served to the participants Computing Infrastructure will be provided by JNU Conference kit will include CD Accommodation will be provided to the outside participants in JNU Guest House. Registration Fee Rs.5000/- with accommodation Rs.3000/- without accommodation The registration fee is to be sent by demand draft only in favour of “Finance Office, JNU” payable at New Delhi preferably at State Bank of India, New Delhi. Resource Persons Experts from INFLIBNET, DRTC, IIT Delhi and JNU will conduct the workshop. Your request along with Demand Draft should reach to undersigned at the address given below latest by July 6th 2012. However outstation participants are requested to send their request preferably by June 20, 2012 , so accommodation can be arranged and registration fee may be sent later For more details a brochure will be uploaded soon on the http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/default.htm . 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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Fw: [GOAL] Fwd: [sparc-oaforum] 25, 000 Advocates Urge White House to Open Taxpayer-Funded Research to Everyone
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

From: Peter Suber <peter.suber(a)gmail.com> To: SOAF post <sparc-oaforum(a)arl.org> For Immediate Release June 4, 2012 For more information, contact: Andrea Higginbotham andrea(a)arl.org (202) 296-2296 25,000 Advocates Urge White House to Open Taxpayer-Funded Research to Everyone“We the People Petition” hits 25,000 signatures in just two weeksWashington, DC – June 4, 2012 - The movement to make taxpayer-funded research freely available online hit a new milestone on Sunday when advocates hit their goal of 25,000 signatures to a “We the People” petition to the Obama administration. The petition, created by Access2Research (a group of Open Access advocates, including SPARC’s Executive Director, Heather Joseph), requests that President Obama make taxpayer-funded research freely available. According to the petition site’s rules, any petition securing 25,000 signatures within 30 days will be sent to the White House Chief of Staff, and will receive an official response. The Open Access petition hit the 25,000 mark in half the allotted time. “The community is fully engaged in sending a clear message to the Administration – access to taxpayer-funded information is in the public’s interest, and they want it now,” said Heather Joseph, SPARC’s Executive Director. The petition says: “We believe in the power of the Internet to foster innovation, research, and education. Requiring the published results of taxpayer-funded research to be posted on the Internet in human and machine readable form would provide access to patients and caregivers, students and their teachers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and other taxpayers who paid for the research.” The Open Access mandate builds on the National Institutes of Health’s policy, noting that that agency’s experience “proves that this can be done without disrupting the research process,” urging the president “to act now to implement open access policies for all federal agencies that fund scientific research.” John Wilbanks, Senior Fellow in entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and one of the creators of the petition believes that the fast uptake by the public signals a new pace in the Open Access debate. “Opening access to taxpayer-funded research is no longer a policy discussion happening away from researchers, scientists and taxpayers. People are now fully part of the conversation, and that changes everything.” “The next step is for the White to House to issue an official response,” said Mike Rossner, Executive Director at The Rockefeller University Press and an original sponsor of the petition. “Our hope is that they will act quickly and will require expansion of the successful NIH policy to all other major U.S. federal funding agencies.” A number of key organizations outside the academic community endorsed the petition. The Wikimedia Foundation endorsed the petition and included a feature article on its Wikipedia’s English Homepage. Patients advocacy groups from Patients Like Me to the Avon Foundation promoted the petition to their members, as did a variety of publishers, university libraries, commercial companies and advocacy organizations. For further information on the petition, its sponsors and supporting organizations see the SPARC website at http://www.arl.org/sparc and the Access2Reserach website at http://access2research.org/. ### SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), with SPARC Europe and SPARC Japan, is an international alliance of more than 800 academic and research libraries working to create a more open system of scholarly communication. SPARC’s advocacy, educational, and publisher partnership programs encourage expanded dissemination of research. SPARC is on the Web at http://www.arl.org/sparc/. -- -- 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 K-2012: Creating Digital Library in Globalized E-society
by Shantanu Ganguly 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

* * *National Conference on* *K-2012:* *CREATING DIGITAL LIBRARY IN GLOBALISED E-SOCIETY* 28th July, 2012 (Saturday), ISI, New Delhi Organised by *SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH & STUDIES (SIRs)* * * *Last date for paper submission deadline : July 10, 2012* * * *Invited to Participate* *Dear Professional incumbent:*** It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that we are organizing a National Conference K-2012: CREATING DIGITAL LIBRARY IN GLOBALISED E-SOCIETY on 28-07-2012(Saturday) at ISI, New Delhi. *Why this event?* Globalization is defined by the spread and integration of people, goods, finance, knowledge and culture across the planet. Each of these dimensions of globalization has advanced since the dawn of civilization, at a pace determined by the available technologies for different purposes. E stands for electronic, D for digital and V for virtual. We would rather define the appearance of E, D and V as a phenomenon in e-society that takes place in a way where everyone can see objects and do things in a virtual world against a physical one; where everything is converted into digital formats and saved for use/reuse and represented in a virtual way; where everywhere is connected to a world wide web and any information, knowledge and services can be accessed by anyone, anywhere and anytime through any kind of devices. The conference aims to address the main issues of concern within WWW/Internet as well as to assess the influence of Internet in the Information Society. Broad areas of interest are Internet Technologies, Information Management, e-Society and Digital Divide, e-Learning, New Media and e-Society, Digital Services in e-Society. *Format of the Conference* The conference will be an educative mixture of invited talks and oral presentations. The event will have a keynote address and multiple technical sessions. *Call for Papers & Paper Submission Guideline* * * Participants are invited to submit original, unpublished papers based on research or practical experience on sub themes mentioned above for presentation at the conference. The full paper must be submitted in English language in soft copy form in MS-Word 2003 or MS-Word 2010 format to the email: *<knowledge.professional.india(a)gmail.com>*. The paper should be free from grammatical errors with complete references cited within the text. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, provided the paper is presented in person by the author/co-author.** * * Topics related to the Digital Information Society are of interest. These include, but are not limited to the following areas: · *Digital libraries (DL) development, architecture, and management* · *DL multilingual issues* · *Digital Rights Management* · *DL services and case studies* · *E-Learning and e-publishing* · *DL standards & policy* · *Role of DL in education, social and economic development* · *Social media and Web 2.0 for information dissemination and communication* · *Managing e-based knowledge resources* * * *Important Dates* Last Date of Submission of Full Paper *July 10, 2012* Final Date of Acceptance of Paper *July 15, 2012* *Registration* *Catego Up to 20 July 2012 After 20 July 2012* Delegates 700/- 800/- Students* 400/- 500/- *Registration will be accepted on production of Student ID. *Best Paper Award* Best paper award will be given on the recommendation of panel of experts. The decision of the recommendation committee is final. For consideration of the award, paper must be in accordance with the guidelines given and should reach *on or before July10, 2012* *For any other queries, please contact* *Society for Information Research & Studies (SIRs)* 11A/1, IInd Floor, Gautam Nagar New Delhi – 110 049 Tel. +91- 9953476674 , 9910017177 E-mail. knowledge.professional.india(a)gmail.com -- With best regards *Shantanu* ==================================== *Shantanu Ganguly, PhD* Fellow, Librarian and Area Convenor Library and Information Centre Knowledge Management Division TERI India Habitat Center Complex Lodhi Road New Delhi - 110003 Tel: 011-24682100 (Extn 2762) Email: shantanu.ganguly(a)teri.res.in ----------------------------------------------------------------- A-67, Chittaranjan Park, First Floor New Delhi-110019 Tel (R): 011-26272596 (M): 9811330235 Email: sganguly67(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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ARSSF Signs Berlin Declaration
by Sridhar Gutam 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

Dear All, It is a great pleasure to inform you that Agricultural Research Services Scientists´ Forum <http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/1168> had signed Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities < http://oa.mpg.de/lang/en-uk/berlin-prozess/berliner-erklarung/> (w.e.f 18/5/2012) and is added to the list of signatories. The inscription can be found at <http://oa.mpg.de/lang/en-uk/berlin-prozess/signatoren/> Thanks & Regards Sridhar __________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotech. (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture <http://www.cishlko.org> Joint Secretary, Agricultural Research Service Scientists' Forum<http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/1168> Convener, Open Access India <https://www.facebook.com/oaindia> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=6W1MSSwAAAAJ&pagesize=100&… <https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam> <http://twitter.com/gutam2000><http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/rss.html> -- 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] Former Director, INSDOC, Prof. T Viswanathan no more
by Mailing List Admin 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Date: 5 Jun 2012 06:24:23 -0000 From: Wajih Alvi <profalvi(a)rediffmail.com> To: LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Belated news. I remember his dash,dynamism and thoughtfulness. I had put him on the Board of Studies in LIS at Kashmir University when I was heading it. He did, no doubt, contribute a lot. Yes, a professional is no more. Why not to miss him.But life is like that. Prof.Wajih A Alvi Prof. Wajih A. Alvi University Librarian Islamic University of Science & Technology Awantipora, Pulwama-192 122, Kashmir (J&K) Mobile: 09596250038, 09419014482

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Former Director, INSDOC, Prof. T Viswanathan no more
by G Mahesh 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Prof. T. Viswanathan, Former Director of erstwhile INSDOC has passed away. Cremation took place at Delhi on 03 June 2012. 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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Koha 3.8 Live DVD (Madaiah krishnamurthy)
by Gangadhar KC 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Dear Library Professionals, Earlier we are suppose to install separately Ubuntu, and select the LAMP( Apache, mysql, perl, php and other supporting software to install KOHA which was a tedious process. Now, Dr. Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor-DRTC has done a wonderful job by compiling all the software in one DVD making KOHA-Live DVD by which installation of KOHA completes in a single step. LIS professionals need such types of practical oriented tools which help/encourage us to automate the Library by using Open Source Software and become self-reliant. Thanks to Prof. M.Krishnamurthy for his effort. At this time, I would like to mention one more thing that since 4-5 years, he is practically helping more than 150 Engineering and First Grade Colleges in installing DSpace- a Free Institutional Repository Software and thus promoting the use of Open Source Software. Gangadhar K.C. Senior Librarian Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICTK 2012: Call for registration
by ictk drtc 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

International Conference on Trends in Knowledge and Information Dynamics 10-13 July, 2012 Hosted by Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ICTK Venue: NIMHANS Convention Center, Nimhans Hospital Premises, Hosur Road, Bangalore- 560029 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 'International Conference on Trends in Knowledge and Information Dynamics' (ICTK-2012). Broadly the themes of the conference are divided into main streams (in parallel sessions on all the days of the conference): Stream 1: Trends in Library Education and Research Stream 2: Trends in Public Library Services Stream 3: Trends in Domain Specific Information Systems and Services Stream 4: Trends in Open Access to Information and Data Stream 5: Trends in ICT applications to Library and Information Science For details visit us on http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ICTK/subthemes ICTK 2012 includes sessions of invited talks by renowned in the field of Library and Information Science from around the globe on various topics related to the above mentioned five streams covering various aspects of current interest and popular trends. The conference serves as an International Platforms for dissemination of information of International research and collaborative projects such as European Commission infrastructure projects. Experts Panel on Open Access to Information and Public Libraries present experts' views from around the world. In addition to plenary spearker of International repute, we plan to have panel discussions on Higher Education and International Collaborative Research in LIS, Public Libraries, Agricultural Information Systems, Open Access to Information List of invited speakers Dr. Jagdish Arora INFLIBNET India Dr. Roberto Barbero INFN Italy Dr. Donatella Castelli CNR-ISTI, Italy Prof. Fausto Giunchiglia, University of Trento Italy Dr. Johannes Keizer UN-FAO Rome Prof. Dr. Norbert Lossau Goettingen State and University Library Germany Dr. Alberto Masoni INFN Rome Dr. Carlos Morais Pires, European Commission, Brussels Dr. Federico Ruggieri INFN Rome Dr. Alma Swan Key Perspectives Ltd, Truro, UK Prof. Anna Maria Tammaro University of Parma Italy Dr. Stuart Wiebel Senior Research Scientist, OCLC USA Last date of registration : 30 June 2012 Details of registration at http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk/registration Contact Prof. A.R.D. Prasad (Convener - ICTK-2012) Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (I.S.I), 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R.V. College Post, Bangalore - 560 059, Karnataka INDIA Phone: +91-80-2848 2711 Fax : 91-80-2848 4265 E-mail ID: ictk2012(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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DRTC Colloquium-4
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Topic: Libraries and Librarianship in Changing Environment: Challenges and Issues ABSTRACT Library and Information Service profession is one of the most challenging professions in the knowledge society. Librarians face complex challenges posed by recent trends in Information and Communication Technology. The role of the Library professional has become more dynamic and challenging in the modern world. Recent technological advances have changed the work of librarians and researchers. The increased availability of electronic resources, including electronic databases and journals, has changed the way library users interact with libraries. Librarians have had to keep current with a variety of new resources and implement support mechanisms for these resources. There are various new fields evolving apart from the existing ones. The librarians of today have to manage old resources as well as scale up to the upcoming technologies to manage and maintain their new digital domain. The future of librarians as information providers is not in a dazzling building, but in the world of cyberspace that resides in the hand-held devices of most library customers, and as an indispensable partner in the local and world communities. The aim of this colloquium is to provide a brief knowledge on the recent trends in Libraries and Librarianship. Facets: Introduction by Sonali Kishore Kalani Changing Technology Landscape by Anurodh Kumar Sinha Information Environment by Subhashis Das Changing Libraries by Mayukh Biswas Professional Competencies and Conclusion by Amit Kumar Shaw Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 6th June, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm All are cordially invited. (Dr. M. Krishnamurthy) Colloquium Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IIPA-World Bank Workshop on Öpen Data Development and Transparency Initiatives and Panel Discussion on Access, Accountability & Transparency
by Usha Munshi 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in collaboration with the World Bank is organizing a half day workshop on Open Data Development and Transparency Initiatives”, to be held on June 8, 2012 . The primary principle of the Open Development initiative is Open Data and Knowledge, Open Operations and Tools and open solutions. Broad access to these data allows citizens, researchers, CSOs, policy makers, advocacy groups and other stakeholders to make better-informed decisions and to measure improvements more accurately. This workshop has thus been planned to raise awareness and ensure that average citizens and beneficiary communities learn to use the policy and open tools to access timely and relevant information and data on Bank-financed projects and make the Open Agenda to be better known among academics, researchers, CSOs, and policymakers in the country. The event is going to be held at IIPA campus Workshop Schedule: Venue – Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), IP Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi Date – June 8, 2012 Time – 2.30 – 5.00 p.m. Tentative Programme Schedule Time 14.30 – 15.30 hrs Presentation Session : Open Data Development and Transparency Initiatives Welcome and Introduction - Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi, IIPA Overview of Open Development (OD) and Open Data tools and the foundational role of the Access to Information Policy. Sumir Lal, EXT Operational Communications Open Data on Development Open Data on Finances Mapping for Results and Citizen Engagement Projects and Operations Website Soong Sup Lee, DECDG Ankur Nagar, CTR Hanif Anilmohamed Rahemtulla, WBI Leena Chaukulkar, OPCS Panel Discussion: Access, Accountability and Transparency Moderator : Dr. Rakesh Hooja, Director, IIPA Panelists: Ms. Sekhar Jayalakshmi, Central Statistical Office, MoSPI, GOI Mr. Vikram Chand, The World Bank Prof. Pranab Banerji, IIPA Ms. Anjali Bhardwaj, National Campaign for People’s Right to Information Discussions and Q&As Conclusion/Wrap-up High Tea -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC 5th Colloquium
by Amit Shaw 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE *Documentation Research Training Centre* 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore – 560059 DRTC Colloquium (5) 2011-2013 Topic: *Libraries and Librarianship in Changing Environment: Challenges and Issues* ABSTRACT Library and Information Service profession is one of the most challenging professions in the knowledge society. Librarians face complex challenges posed by recent trends in Information and Communication Technology. The role of the Library professional has become more dynamic and challenging in the modern world. Recent technological advances have changed the work of librarians and researchers. The increased availability of electronic resources, including electronic databases and journals, has changed the way library users interact with libraries. Librarians have had to keep current with a variety of new resources and implement support mechanisms for these resources. There are various new fields evolving apart from the existing ones. The librarians of today have to manage old resources as well as scale up to the upcoming technologies to manage and maintain their new digital domain. The future of librarians as information providers is not in a dazzling building, but in the world of cyberspace that resides in the hand-held devices of most library customers, and as an indispensable partner in the local and world communities. The aim of this colloquium is to provide a brief knowledge on the recent trends in Libraries and Librarianship. Facets: 1. Introduction by Sonali Kishore Kalani 2. Changing Technology Landscape by Anurodh Kumar Sinha 3. Information Environment by Subhashis Das 4. Changing Libraries by Mayukh Biswas 5. Professional Competencies and Conclusion by Amit Kumar Shaw Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 6th June, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm All are cordially invited (Dr. M. Krishnamurthy) Colloquium Coordinator -- 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 Mamtha's Gmail 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Dear Library professionals One of our Faculty member requires the below-mentioned articles for his reference & research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if any one can send this article in soft copy version. *1. *In vivo validation of an experimental adaptive quantitative coronary angiography algorithm to circumvent overestimation of small luminal diameters *Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis, Volume 36, Issue 1, pages 17–24, September 1995* * * * 2. *Experimental validation of geometric and densitometric coronary measurements on the new generation cardiovascular angiography analysis system (caas II)*Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis, Volume 30, Issue 2, pages 104–114, October 1993 * 3. A novel dedicated quantitative coronary analysis methodology for bifurcation lesions. *EuroIntervention journal of EuroPCR, 2008 Volume: 3, Issue: 5, Pages: 553-557* * *4.Quantitative coronary arteriography on digital flat-panel system. *Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions ,Volume 63, Issue 2, **<http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ccd.v63:2/issuetoc> **pages 192–200, October 2004* ** 5. CAAS II: A second generation system for off-line and on-line quantitative coronary angiography. *Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis , Volume 33 issue 1, *<http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ccd.v33:1/issuetoc> *pages 61–75, September 1994* * * -- *Thank you & Regards * *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|** India *T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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P.G.Diploma in Library Information Technology
by Dattatray Phadke 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

Dear Sir, Mahatma Education Society's Pillai Centre for Advances in Library Information Technology,New Mumbai has opened admissions for 2012-13 in their autonomous programme "P.G.Diploma in Library Information Technology(PGDILIT)". For programme details please visit following link: http://piit.ac.in/library/pgdilit/ Free seminar about course has been arranged on 15th June ,2012 at 11.00 a.m. Venue: Dr.K.M.Vasudevan Pillai's Campus,3r floor,Conclave,New Panvel,New Mumbai (MH) -- Thanking you D.N.Phadke,Ph.D. Consultant Librarian,Mahatma Education Society C/O Dr.K.M. Vasudevan Pillai's Campus,PIIT Library Sector 16,New Panvel,New Mumbai,Mumbai 410206 Contact PhoneNo. 022 - 2745 1700/6100, 2746 3739 (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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Error in the web address corrected
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 02 Jun '12

02 Jun '12

Dear professional friends I have received several mails indicating that the urls that I mentioned in the posting regarding the inauguration of the Goa University Library website and OPAC were not working. Hence I am posting the web addresses again. Please go through the website and OPAC and provide your valuable opinion. the web address for library is  http://library.unigoa.ac.in Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 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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Hearty Congrats to Dr Shashank Sonawane
by Ajay Kamble 02 Jun '12

02 Jun '12

Dear all, We whole heartedly congrats Dr Shashank Sonawane, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science on publication of his 4 books in our subject field. All 4 books has been published in the same month by the International publisher LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. One book is in his sole authorship and other's are in contribution with co-authors. We also congratulate Dr Vaishnav madam, Dattatraya T. Kalbande, Madansingh D. Golwal, Vishakha M. Golwal for the publication of their book/s. The details of the four books are as here under : Title : Websites of Scientific and Research Institutions in India : An Analytical Study By (author) : Shashank Sonwane<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Shashank++Sonwane&via_keyword=1> Number of pages: 476 Published on: 2012-05-02 Category: Informatics, IT<https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/category/informatics,-it/32> Price: 79.00 € ISBN-13: 978-3-8473-1579-7 ISBN-10: 384731579X EAN: 9783847315797 Book language: English *Title : Citation Analysis of Ph.D. Thesis on Economics* By (author) : Dattatraya T. Kalbande<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Dattatraya+T.+Kalbande&via_keyword=1>, Madansing D. Golwal<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Madansing+D.+Golwal&via_keyword=1>, Shashank S. Sonwane<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Shashank+S.+Sonwane&via_keyword=1> Number of pages: 92 Published on: 2012-05-10 Stock: In stock Category: Book trade, librarianship<https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/category/book-trade,-librarianship/189> Price: 49.00 € ISBN-13: 978-3-659-12432-7 ISBN-10: 365912432X EAN: 9783659124327 Book language: English *Title : User of E-Journals : Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (Maharashtra, India)* By (author) : Madansing D. Golwal<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Madansing+D.+Golwal&via_keyword=1>, Ashwini Vaishnav<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Ashwini+Vaishnav&via_keyword=1>, Shashank Sonwane<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Shashank+Sonwane&via_keyword=1> Number of pages: 92 Published on: 2012-05-01 Stock: In stock Category: Book trade, librarianship<https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/category/book-trade,-librarianship/189> Price: 49.00 € EAN: 9783848434602 Book language: English *Title : Development of Web Portal* By (author) : Madansing D. Golwal<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Madansing+D.+Golwal&via_keyword=1>, Vishakha M. Golwal<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Vishakha+M.+Golwal&via_keyword=1>, Shashank S. Sonwane<https://www.morebooks.de/search/gb?q=+Shashank+S.+Sonwane&via_keyword=1> Number of pages: 96 Published on: 2012-05-28 Stock: In stock Category: Book trade, librarianship<https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/category/book-trade,-librarianship/189> Price: 49.00 € ISBN-13: 978-3-659-14015-0 ISBN-10: 3659140155 EAN: 9783659140150 Book language: English Publishing house: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing<https://www.morebooks.de/books/gb/published_by/lap-lambert-academic-publish…> Website: https://www.lap-publishing.com/ -- -- Thanks and Regards, Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Dr.Gopakumar, Goa University Librarian
by Mailing List Admin 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:33:00 +0530 From: Pandurang Konnur <pvkonnur(a)gmail.com> Dear Professional Friends, Let us congratulate Dr GOPAKUMAR for launching Goa University Website and OPAC. Goa University Library needed vibrancy since a long time. Now Dr GOPAKUMAR has filled the gap. The website of Goa University can be accessed from the following link: http://library.unigoa.ac.in/ You can also view the pictures of Inauguration of the website by Chief Minister of Goa in the following link: http://gulibrary.weebly.com/website-inauguration.html With warm regards, -- Dr. P. V. Konnur Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science & University Librarian Rani Channamma University, Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi 591 156 Karnataka State, *India* Phone : 91-831-2565215-16 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com

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Conference announcement
by Anand 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

National Conference on K-2012: CREATING DIGITAL LIBRARY IN GLOBALISED E-SOCIETY 28th July, 2012 (Saturday), ISI, New Delhi Organised by SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH & STUDIES (SIRs) Last date for paper submission deadline : July 10, 2012 Invited to Participate Dear Professional Incumbent: It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that we are organizing a National Conference K-2012: CREATING DIGITAL LIBRARY IN GLOBALISED E-SOCIETY on 28-07-2012(Saturday) at ISI, New Delhi. Why this event? Globalization is defined by the spread and integration of people, goods, finance, knowledge and culture across the planet. Each of these dimensions of globalization has advanced since the dawn of civilization, at a pace determined by the available technologies for different purposes. E stands for electronic, D for digital and V for virtual. We would rather define the appearance of E, D and V as a phenomenon in e-society that takes place in a way where everyone can see objects and do things in a virtual world against a physical one; where everything is converted into digital formats and saved for use/reuse and represented in a virtual way; where everywhere is connected to a world wide web and any information, knowledge and services can be accessed by anyone, anywhere and anytime through any kind of devices. The conference aims to address the main issues of concern within WWW/Internet as well as to assess the influence of Internet in the Information Society. Broad areas of interest are Internet Technologies, Information Management, e-Society and Digital Divide, e-Learning, New Media and e-Society, Digital Services in e-Society. Format of the Conference The conference will be an educative mixture of invited talks and oral presentations. The event will have a keynote address and multiple technical sessions. Call for Papers & Paper Submission Guideline Participants are invited to submit original, unpublished papers based on research or practical experience on sub themes mentioned above for presentation at the conference. The full paper must be submitted in English language in soft copy form in MS-Word 2003 or MS-Word 2010 format to the email: <knowledge.professional.india(a)gmail.com>. The paper should be free from grammatical errors with complete references cited within the text. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, provided the paper is presented in person by the author/co-author. Topics related to the Digital Information Society are of interest. These include, but are not limited to the following areas: · Digital libraries (DL) development, architecture, and management · DL multilingual issues · Digital Rights Management · DL services and case studies · E-Learning and e-publishing · DL standards & policy · Role of DL in education, social and economic development · Social media and Web 2.0 for information dissemination and communication · Managing e-based knowledge resources Important Dates Last Date of Submission of Full Paper July 10, 2012 Final Date of Acceptance of Paper July 15, 2012 Registration Category Up to 20 July 2012 After 20 July 2012 Delegates 700/- 800/- Students* 400/- 500/- (*Registration will be accepted on production of Student ID.) Best Paper Award Best paper award will be given on the recommendation of panel of experts. The decision of the recommendation committee is final. For consideration of the award, paper must be in accordance with the guidelines given and should reach on or before July 10, 2012 For any other queries, please contact Society for Information Research & Studies (SIRs) 11A/1, IInd Floor, Gautam Nagar New Delhi - 110 049 Tel. +91-9953476674, 9910017177 E-mail. knowledge.professional.india(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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JNU Library Catalogue available online through WebOPAC
by Ramesh C Gaur 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you all that now JNU Library catalogue is available online through WebOPAC from JNU Library website. The URL is given below: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/default.htm Apart from books, over 7.5 lacs news clippings are also part of JNU Catalogue. The process of cataloging of over 1 lac foreign languages books and 1.1 lacs bound volumes besides about 1 lac other publications is also in process. The digitization of 8000 theses will start soon followed by digitization over10000 microfilm rolls, and 3000 rare books. Digitization of over 7.5 lacs news clipping has been done. During the summer vacation reorganization of entire library has been taken up. The work involves regrouping of various subject collections, preparation of list for write off for old/damaged books and review of collections to identify the obsolete books. The help from subject experts have also been taken up. Redesigning of library portal, training programme for library staff in fulfilling the needs of visually impaired students, monthly lecture series, author workshops for faculty & Students, remote server to access e-resources, renovation of library space and procurement of new library furniture are some of the task to provide better services to the users of JNU Library. This semester onwards the submission of e-theses has been made compulsory for all Mphil and Ph.D scholars. Installation of Fire fighting system and CCTV is also in the process. The JNU is one of the best University in the world and our mission is to setup a world class library at JNU. I am sure with the help of excellent library team at JNU, we are going to achieve all set objectives. This is just to share with my professional friends to seek their blessings and guidance in this journey of total re-engineering of JNU Library. 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 http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/default.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for library trainees in Mumbai
by helplibrary 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Applications are invited for the post of Librarian Trainees at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply.*Candidates from Mumbai* only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Ms.Anjoo Chandiramani, Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. <http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course in Library and Information Science at BHU (17th July to 6th August 2012)
by AJAY PRATAP SINGH 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Dear friends, It is my pleasure to inform you that UGC - Academic Staff College of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi is going to organise a REFRESHER COURSE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE from 17th July to 6th August 2012. Any professional colleague working as Assistant Librarian of University system/Institute, Librarian in Colleges or Assistant Professor of Library & Information Science can apply before 10th July 2012. Application process, application form and other details may be checked from the web site of UGC - Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (http://www.bhu.ac.in/asc/index.php) Thanks. Ajay P SinghHead,Department of Library and Information Science,Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi (UP)Mobile: +919415502802 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Action: Sign the White House Petition for Public Access to Federally Funded Research
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 31 May '12

31 May '12

Sorry for the cross-posting. Dear Members, The Obama administration is currently considering which policy priorities they will act on before the 2012 election season swings into high gear. There is a brief, critical window of opportunity to ensure that public access to the results of federally funded research is one of those priorities. On May 21, a petition calling for Public Access to Federally Funded Research Results was posted on the White House's "We the People" website. If the petition garners 25,000 signatures within 30 days, it will be reviewed by White House staff and considered for action. A broad range of open access supporters, including ARL and SPARC, are spreading the word about the petition using e-mail, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and even YouTube. Tweets on the petition (many using hashtags #openaccess and #OAMonday) have included endorsements from such thought-leaders as Jimmy Wales, Tim O'Reilly, and Lawrence Lessig. Please sign the petition today! http://www.arl.org/sparc/media/Sign_White_House_Petition_Open_Access_to_Res… Twitter user @FakeElsevier has created an excellent video you can use to recruit friends, available from http://access2research.org/. Source: http://www.arl.org/pp/access/accessfunded/wh-petition-may2012.shtml Since the petition can be signed by any adult in the world, and since the benefits of President Obama taking action will be global, I urge you to sign the petition. Thanks. With best wishes, - Francis JRD Tata Memorial Library IIsc, Bengaluru -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MLIS by distance mode
by ulka g 31 May '12

31 May '12

Dear friends Which universities (credible and recognised) in India offer Masters in Library and information science through distance mode ? Would be grateful for any details regarding the same. Thanking You Ulka G Librarian Singhania School Thane west -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Goa University Library Website and OPAC inaugurated
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 31 May '12

31 May '12

Dear professional colleagues Hon Chief Minister of Goa Sri Manohar Parrikar inaugurated and dedicated the website and OPAC of the Goa University Library to the academic community, in front of an august audience on Wednesday 30.5.2012 in the Conference Hall of the Goa University. Inaugural ceremony pictures and news items are available in the link below.The OPAC is working on KOHA and the website is designed with the Content Management System Drupal.Please visit the sites and provide your opinion.Library website : http://library.unigoa.ac.inLibrary OPAC    : http://libcat.unigoa.ac.inPictures of the function : http://gulibrary.weebly.com/website-inauguration.html with regards Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 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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Preparatory Programme for NET/SET for LIS Professionals
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 May '12

30 May '12

Dear Sir/Madam, SALIS Erode chapter in association with C.S.I Erode Christian College of Arts & Science for Women, Erode is going conduct a Preparatory Programme for NET/SET for LIS Professionals on 02 June 2012- 03 June 2012 and 16 June 2012- 17 June 2012( Four Days) . The Registration Fee details are as follows Paper – I - Rs`.400( 2 days) LIS - Paper – II & III - Rs`.400(2 days) Paper 1 and LIS Paper – I & II, III - - Rs.700(four days) ( Concession of Rs.50 will be given to SALIS members) Ist Paper - 2nd June and 17 th June 2nd and 3rd Paper 3rd June & 16 th June Registration fee Includes Course Material, Working Tea & Refreshment - Candidates have to make own arranagements their accommodation and food) For Registration and Further Details Pl. conduct Programme Co-ordinator Lt T. Magudeeswaran (Librarian & Company Commander – NCC) Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode Mobile: 99421 50744 Additional Co-Ordinator Stephen Thangaraj, Assistant Professor Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Erode Mobile: 96779 08959 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online survey on Social software usage
by Kshirod 30 May '12

30 May '12

Respected All, I am working on the theme "Knowledge Management and Sharing in Libraries". I would like to invite you to participate in survey which will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. All data entered will be kept confidential, strictly be used for my research. To participate in this survey click on the link: http://kwiksurveys.com?u=socialsoftware Please feel free to share above link to your colleagues working with other Institutes / Companies which will help me to get good response. Thank you very much for participating in this survey. Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to get good response. Thanks and Regards -- Kshirod Das National Institute of Technology Rourkela-769 008, Orissa kdas(a)nitrkl.ac.in daskshirod(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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Pillars of Library Science in India .
by manoj kumar pant 30 May '12

30 May '12

Dear Sir, Please consider Prof. J C Binwal for the pillars of Library Science list. Regards Manoj Kumar Pant, Librarian, Uttarakhand Judicial and Legal Academy, Bhowali, Nainital, Uttarakhand-263132. -- 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 Live DVD
by Madaiah krishnamurthy 30 May '12

30 May '12

Dear Friends, I am happy to inform that I have just uploaded Koha 3.8 live DVD on sourceforge.net You can download ISO file from following location: http://sourceforge.net/projects/kohalivedvd-mk Koha Version : 3.8 Operating System : Ubuntu 10.0.4 After Installation: Type in Browser: 127.0.1:8080 Opac : 127.0.1 Kohausername: kohaadmin Password : katikoan Thanking You, M.Krishnamurthy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pay teachers more to attract talent: Sibal
by Rahul Hiremath 30 May '12

30 May '12

Pay teachers more to attract talent: Sibal Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has said that teachers should be paid more in order to attract talent in the academic field. Expressing concern over the degrading quality of faculty in the country, he said teaching won't attract talent unless teachers were given proper benefits. "There is no uniformity in salaries of teachers. No medical benefit, no house rent allowance, incentive or pension," Sibal said. "Even parents encourage their children to go for jobs that get them liquid capital (money)... Unless we realise it is the most important to invest in building human capital by educating children, we can't do anything," he said. The minister also stressed on the need of devising a mechanism that will helped teachers update themselves with latest knowledge in their field. "Data banks with high quality teacher education material can be set up which can be accessed by all. There is no system in place to ensure life-long learning for teachers," the minister said. Sibal mentioned that a national mission on teacher's education is being launched in the 12th plan had its focus on improving quality of teachers. [Source: DNA] -- Rahul R. Hiremath Librarian, N.S.S.College of Commerce and Economics, 94, M.P.Mill Compound, Behind A.C.Market, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400 034 Mobile 9867325650 http://rahulrh.yolasite.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Re: Call for profiles of the pillars of library profession in India
by JAGDISH KULKARNI 30 May '12

30 May '12

Respected Sir, Please add the name of Prof. S Seetha rama and Prof A A Vaishnav in the list of pillers of library profession in India. Dr. Jagdish N Kulkarni Incharge University Librarian SRTMU Nanded --- On Tue, 29/5/12, Meera B M <meera(a)rri.res.in> wrote: From: Meera B M <meera(a)rri.res.in> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Call for profiles of the pillars of library profession in India To: "Jagtar Singh" <jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com> Cc: india-lis(a)infoserv.inist.fr, rscao-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr, "list forum" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, 29 May, 2012, 5:42 AM Dear Dr Jagtar Singh I find one name missing in the list. The name is Dr T B Rajashekar of NCSI who made outstanding contribution to Librarianship. Regards Meera > Dear friends and professional colleagues, > > You would be glad to know that the 'Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust > for > Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL)' has decided to publish a series of > books on the > *Pillars of Indian Librarianship: A SATKAL Tribute to the library doyens > in > India.* It will include the profiles and contributions of the library > doyens who are no more with us (left for their heavenly abode) but have > made profound contribution to the library profession in India. The first > volume is likeky to be released in November 2012 at the annual function of > the SATKAL in collaboration with the annual conference of the IATLIS. > > Kindly browse the list below and suggest the additional names and also the > potential authors who can write about them. The names in bold letters have > already been alloted to the authors. For others you are invited to > contribute the articles. > > *Dr.S.R.Ranganathan > B.S.Kesavan > *Prof. S.Dasgupta > Dr.Jagdish S. Sharma > *Prof.P.N.Kaula > *Prof. S.Bashiruddin > Prof.A.P.Srivastava > *N.N.Gidwani > *Prof. K.A.Issac > *Prof Probir Roy Choudhary > T.S.Rajagopalan > D.N.Marshall > Prof.B.Anderson > *Prof.C.G.Vishwanathan > *Dr.V.A.Kamath > S.P.Aggarwal > *Dr.Ganesh Bhattacharya > *D.R.Kalia > *Prof..B.Krishana Rao (First PhD in LIS in India) > *C.V. Subba Rao > *S. R. Bhatia > Dr. R. L. Mittal > *Prof. M.R. Kumbhar > Miss Vidyut Khandwala > *Dr. M.G.K. Naidu > *Prof. A.C.Tikekar > *Prof. Ramakrishna Nair > Dr. Mrs. Susheela Kumar > > Please take care and keep in touch. > > Warm regards, > > Jagtar Singh > President, > Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship > (SATKAL), Punjab Library Association (PLA), and IATLIS, > and > Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science > Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab) > Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com > Mobile: +919855444785 > Landline: +91 (0)175 3046179 (Work) > +91 (0) 175 2282727 (Home) > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Help Promote the Open Access White House Petition
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 May '12

30 May '12

Friends: Have you planned how you are going to celebrate the Open Access Week this year, 22-28 October 2012? You can make a good beginning now by signing the White House Open Access Petition and forwarding the petition to all your friends with a request to sign it. In terms of research papers published, journals subscribed, articles downloaded, etc India is among the top dozen countries of the world. We have a stake in keeping scholarly communication space as open as possible. Incidentally, anyone anywhere in the world can sign the White House Open Access Petition. It is not restricted to US citizens/ scientists/ researchers/ librarians. Any citizen above a certain age can sign. Best wishes. Arun From: Andrea Higginbotham <andrea(a)arl.org> Hello All! We're on our way to surpassing 20,000 signatures on the White House Open Access petition - in just one week! - and we need your help to close this out successfully. To help drive this effort home, please consider sending out one more email blast to your contact lists. This is a truly effective way of not only getting the word out, but also of showing your support. Consider a "+1" email request - encouraging those on your network who have already signed to recruit a friend or colleague to sign, to be their "+1." It's a great way to include new voices into the mix! Our social media efforts have been phenomenally effective - Twitter is aglow with references to #openaccess and #OAMonday so please use these hashtags if you tweet. Facebook is also a great way of getting the petition link out to all of your friends - you can add a link directly to the petition in your Facebook posting to make it easy for folks to sign. Here are a few links to include in your email blasts, and to spread far and wide in your social media endeavors: The Petition: https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions#!/petition/require-free-access-over-i… Short URL to Petition for Tweets: wh.gov/6TH Banner Ads to use on your Websites/Blogs: http://www.arl.org/sparc/media/white-house-open-access-petition-support-ban… Thank you so much for your continual help with this campaign! And please let me know if you have any questions! Best, Andrea -- Andrea Brusca Higginbotham Communications Manager, SPARC 21 Dupont Circle, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 296-2296 ext 121 andrea(a)arl.org www.arl.org/sparc -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Course Work and the Dilemma of Ph. D. Scholars
by Vasanth 29 May '12

29 May '12

Dear Sir/Madam, UGC in 2009 introduced new Ph. D. guidelines with much tout, after (lately) realizing that some of the Universities in Tamil Nadu and across other part of the nation that Ph. Ds were virtually sold. The UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Awards of M Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulation, 2009, introduced entrance exam and course work for Ph. D aspirants. One of the mottos of the introduction of Ph. D. entrance exam and course work is to improve the quality of Ph. D. Based on the marks obtained in entrance exams Ph. D. candidates are admitted to pursue Ph. D. degree in their choice of subject domain. The entrance exam and the subsequent interview of the candidate for Ph.D. has also received lot of flak from academia and students as well. There were instances of admitting candidates for Ph D. program, who were not secured the required marks (in some cases, the candidates who have scored less marks than his counterpart have given chances for joining Ph Ds). Let this aside. Let me come to the point of why the Ph. D. course work introduced by the UGC would not yield the result which was intended. This may seem it is too early to examine the outcome of the Ph. D. course work introduced by the UGC. But already the sign of losing its sheen is evident. If we go through the syllabus (advanced research methodology) introduced for course work in many universities, would not help for Ph. D. scholars to help in formulating research problems or questions. Many of the universities (for example, University of Mysore) in India, for many years teaching advanced research methodology at the postgraduate level as a core paper or elective in either third or fourth semester, the same syllabus with little modification is taught at the M. Phil level as well. Now the same syllabus (advanced research methodology) is introduced for Ph. D. course work. Would this help Ph. D. students to formulate research questions or hypothesis on their own? Why so much of duplications and repetitions? Advanced research methodology help students for doing research step by step, or help in selecting and using type of research tools and technique and hypothesis testing with some statistical application, initially it may not sufficient for Ph D student to come up with research problems. It is a great opportunity for universities to introduce course syllabus which would help research scholars to come up on their own with research problems or titles for Ph Ds. In recent times, there are lots of postings in LIS forum for seeking suggestions for selecting titles for Ph. Ds or information and also for further information on the subject which they are going to research. It is not wrong to seek suggestion from collective intelligence like LIS forum, but there is always an element of doubt, why some of us are using LIS Forum for legitimating our research titles. If “Information seeking behavior pattern of media specialists” would anyway change the course of the research if someone select the title “information seeking behavior pattern of Legal professionals”( I have used these two titles as examples, just because of these titles were posted in LIS forum. No other personal interest involved in it). If universities introduce, for example classic books (S.R. Ranganthan’s works, works of J. A. Shera, and others of similar stature) in library and information science to read and prepare term paper (as in the US or other western country) would help in understanding theoretical underpinnings. Some books on critical theory (for example, Thomas Kuhn’s Structure of Scientific Revolutions) also help students to see things from different perspective. Later, they can be introduced to advanced research methodology from which they learn and apply to their research work. There is a need to build a strong theoretical foundation at the initial stage of research with appropriate course work/syllabus. There is a need to ease the burden of faculty also, in many universities across Karnataka as an example, each faculty in every department is guiding almost 8 to 9 Ph D. students. Are we turning universities as G.S. Radhakrishna of the Telegraph once put it in a column “Doctorate Shop”? (views are personal) ------------------------- 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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Vacancy of Library Assistant 'A' at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Trivandrum
by faisal sl 29 May '12

29 May '12

Dear All, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Asia’s first Space University established under the Department of Space in September 2007, invites applications for post of Library Assistant 'A' in the Pay Band of Rs 9,300-34,800/-+ Grade Pay of Rs 4,600/- with the following qualifications: First Class Degree + First Class Master’s degree in Library Science/ Library & Information Science ( MLISc) or equivalent. Advt. No: IIST/41/12 dated 26.05.2012 Last Date for Receipt of Applications : 17 June 2012 Visit http://www.iist.ac.in/application-ta-la to download the advertisement and the application form. Best wishes. S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium (4) 2011-2013
by Mailing List Admin 29 May '12

29 May '12

Posted by: Amit Shaw amitdrtc(a)gmail.com Mon May 28 14:04:02 IST 2012 Colloquuim Topic: *Strong Semantic: Ontology* ABSTRACT Ontology is a formal, explicit specification of shared conceptualization. Having evolved from philosophical foundations, ontology can be defined as a hierarchical structure that formally defines the semantic relationship of a set of concepts and is used to create structured, controlled vocabularies for the discovery or exchange of information. In computer science, ontologies have emerged from the area of artificial intelligence as a way of representing domainknowledge. In the run to realize the Semantic Web, ontologies provide an impetus that would give rise to logical reasoning, knowledge engineering and applications development in order to make the metadata on the web more semantically enriched. Currently it is a hot topic of interest in the frontier research areasand its usefulness can be perceived in a great number of applications. The aim of this colloquium is to provide a brief knowledge on the recent trends of ontology development and ontologization engineering techniques. The various ontology languages for ontology creation and some popular application tools available will also be highlighted. Facets: 1) Introduction by Subhashis Das 2) Ontology language by Sonali Kishore Kalani 3) Ontology Engineering Tools by Amit Kumar Shaw 4) Application of Ontology by Mayukh Biswas 5) Conclusion by Anurodh Kumar Sinha Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 30th May, 2012 Time: 2.00pm All are cordially invited Dr. M. Krishnamurthy Colloquium Coordinator

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Urgent requirement for Library Assistant
by Mailing List Admin 29 May '12

29 May '12

Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 13:44:27 +0530 From: Lata Suresh <suresh.lata(a)gmail.com> Required Library Assistant (1 post) at IICA campus at Manesar. Please send your resume to the undersigned by 30th May 2012 positively.. Selected candidates will be called for Interview that is scheduled to be held on 4th June 2012. -- 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 kk

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Call for profiles of the pillars of library profession in India
by Jagtar Singh 29 May '12

29 May '12

Dear friends and professional colleagues, You would be glad to know that the 'Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL)' has decided to publish a series of books on the *Pillars of Indian Librarianship: A SATKAL Tribute to the library doyens in India.* It will include the profiles and contributions of the library doyens who are no more with us (left for their heavenly abode) but have made profound contribution to the library profession in India. The first volume is likeky to be released in November 2012 at the annual function of the SATKAL in collaboration with the annual conference of the IATLIS. Kindly browse the list below and suggest the additional names and also the potential authors who can write about them. The names in bold letters have already been alloted to the authors. For others you are invited to contribute the articles. *Dr.S.R.Ranganathan B.S.Kesavan *Prof. S.Dasgupta Dr.Jagdish S. Sharma *Prof.P.N.Kaula *Prof. S.Bashiruddin Prof.A.P.Srivastava *N.N.Gidwani *Prof. K.A.Issac *Prof Probir Roy Choudhary T.S.Rajagopalan D.N.Marshall Prof.B.Anderson *Prof.C.G.Vishwanathan *Dr.V.A.Kamath S.P.Aggarwal *Dr.Ganesh Bhattacharya *D.R.Kalia *Prof..B.Krishana Rao (First PhD in LIS in India) *C.V. Subba Rao *S. R. Bhatia Dr. R. L. Mittal *Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Miss Vidyut Khandwala *Dr. M.G.K. Naidu *Prof. A.C.Tikekar *Prof. Ramakrishna Nair Dr. Mrs. Susheela Kumar Please take care and keep in touch. Warm regards, Jagtar Singh President, Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL), Punjab Library Association (PLA), and IATLIS, and Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Mobile: +919855444785 Landline: +91 (0)175 3046179 (Work) +91 (0) 175 2282727 (Home) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internship for 1 Year at Jaswant S Kanwar Library - ICRISAT
by Siva Shankar Kimidi 29 May '12

29 May '12

Internship for 1 Year at Jaswant S Kanwar Library-ICRISAT *Details for the Position: **Jaswant S Kanwar Library [ICRISAT] - Internship * *Job Title: *Jaswant S Kanwar Library – Intern * * *Location: *ICRISAT, Patancheru *Number of vacancies* – *2* *Eligibility Criteria:* - Post Graduate in Library and Information Science [only fresher’s] *Soft skills required:* - Good communication skills. - Take initiatives and result oriented. - Systematic, logical and hardworking. - Able to interact with different kinds of clients. *Training Tasks:* Interns would be involved in the following training activities: 1. Get training and hands-on experience on KOHA [Library Open Source Software]. 2. Training on Open Access Repositories , http://oar.icrisat.org and http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in 3. Training on Data Librarianship. 4. Journal Subscription and subscribed e-journals link checking. 5. Organizing and maintaining library collections through various technical and administrative functions. 6. Emphasis will be given on Information services. 7. Circulation activities. *Nature of position* – Internship period will be strictly for one year [No further extension] *Application Process: *Please email your resume to mailto:s.shankar@cgiar.org<s.shankar(a)cgiar.org> by 08-June-2012, with subject header JSK Library, ICRISAT - Internship. Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person. -- Regards Siva Shankar K Mob: +919908035478 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Date of Death of Sh. N. N. Gidwani
by Jagtar Singh 29 May '12

29 May '12

Dear Colleagues, If you know the date of death of Sh. N.N. Gidwani, please let me know about it. We need it to complete his profile for the forthcoming SATKAL book on 'Pillars of Indian Librarianship.' Pl take care. Regards, Jagtar Dr. Jagtar Singh, 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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Circular
by Anand 28 May '12

28 May '12

Dear Professionals, Thanks for showing interest to "National Conference on Managing Information Resources in Digital Environment" which will jointly organise by SIR'S New Delhi and NIFM, Faridabad, but this is to bring to your notice that due to unavoidable circumstances, the "National Conference on Managing Information Resources in Digital Environment" scheduled to be held on 30 June 2012 has been postponed. If you had sent your paper or registration that will be include in our next evevt. The date of SIRs future event will be announced shortly. Best regards, ................................................................. SIR'S Dear moderator, I would like to request you that please circulate above mail to all professional and remove this information from Event calender. Thanks ................................................................. Anand A. Jha, (Sr.Executive) Knowledge Management-CMS, Research House, 34 -B, Saket, New Delhi - 110 017 anand(a)cmsindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent requirement for Library Professional/Project Assistant for LUCKNOW location
by Shilpi Jain 28 May '12

28 May '12

Urgent requirement for Library Professional/Project Assistant for LUCKNOW location Urgent requirement for Library Professional to Manage Library Automation project IN Lucknow. Qualification: Graduate with B. Lib. & Inf. Sc. / M. Lib. & Inf. Sc. Experience: Between 1 – 4 years • Essential qualifications: Knowledge of computer & Library management software and good experience in library automation. • Should have knowledge of UDC/DDC classification • Should have knowledge of Z39.5 client/server/macr21standards • Should have knowledge of keyword generation subject wise • Should have knowledge of creation of catalogue card (author/ editor card). • Should be ready to work at client site across India. • Preference will be given to Male and Lucknow candidates only. Salary: Salaries as per qualifications and experience. Apply with CV & photo by June 1, 2012 by e-mail at puneet.saini(a)totalit.co.in Puneet Kumar Chief Technical Officer Total IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi Mob: +91-9350515096, +91-9868625720 E-mail: puneet.saini(a)totalit.co.in Website: www.totalit.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC
by Amit Shaw 28 May '12

28 May '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE *Documentation Research Training Centre* 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore – 560059 DRTC Colloquium (4) 2011-2013 *Strong Semantic: Ontology* ABSTRACT Ontology is a formal, explicit specification of shared conceptualization. Having evolved from philosophical foundations, ontology can be defined as a “hierarchical structure that formally defines the semantic relationship of a set of concepts and is used to create structured, controlled vocabularies for the discovery or exchange of information.” In computer science, ontologies have emerged from the area of artificial intelligence as a way of representing domainknowledge. In the run to realize the Semantic Web, ontologies provide an impetus that would give rise to logical reasoning, knowledge engineering and applications development in order to make the metadata on the web more semantically enriched. Currently it is a hot topic of interest in the frontier research areasand its usefulness can be perceived in a great number of applications. The aim of this colloquium is to provide a brief knowledge on the recent trends of ontology development and ontologization engineering techniques. The various ontology languages for ontology creation and some popular application tools available will also be highlighted. *Facets * 1) Introduction by Subhashis Das 2) Ontology language by Sonali Kishore Kalani 3) Ontology Engineering Tools by Amit Kumar Shaw 4) Application of Ontology by Mayukh Biswas 5) Conclusion by Anurodh Kumar Sinha Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 30th May, 2012 Time: 2.00pm All are cordially invited (Dr. M. Krishnamurthy) Colloquium Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Functional Requirements namespaces published
by Rahul Hiremath 28 May '12

28 May '12

Functional Requirements namespaces published Namespaces for the Functional Requirements (FR) family of bibliographic metadata models have been published in Resource Description Framework (RDF), the basis of the Semantic Web. The models include Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD), and Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data (FRSAD). The namespaces can be accessed at http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/. The FR element set vocabularies include RDF classes and properties corresponding to FR entities, attributes, and relationships. Each class and property has a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) for use in Semantic Web data triples. A full de-referencing service is available for each URI. When used in an ordinary Web browser, the URI displays HTML pages with human-readable information about the element or concept. When used in a semantic browser, the URI retrieves machine-readable information in RDF/XML format. It is also possible to retrieve this format using an ordinary Web browser. For example, the URI for the FRBR entity-relationship (FRBRer) model’s Group 1 entity “Work” is http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frbr/frbrer/C1001. To retrieve the RDF/XML information in a normal Web browser, use http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frbr/frbrer/C1001.rdf; that is, add the file extension “.rdf” to the URI. Another example is the FRSAD attribute “has appellation”: the URI of the corresponding RDF property is http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frsad/P2003 and the RDF/XML file can be retrieved in a normal browser using the URL http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frsad/P2003.rdf. The element set for a specific FR model can be accessed as follows: * FRBRer: http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frbr/frbrer/ * FRAD: http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frad/ * FRSAD: http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frsad/ The FR namespaces are maintained and accessed using the Open Metadata Registry (http://metadataregistry.org/) These element sets reflect the current published models, however, as the FR family is in the process of being consolidated, this may result in the eventual deprecation of some URIs Namespaces for the Functional Requirements (FR) family of bibliographic metadata models have been published in Resource Description Framework (RDF), the basis of the Semantic Web. The models include Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD), and Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data (FRSAD). The namespaces can be accessed at http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/. The FR element set vocabularies include RDF classes and properties corresponding to FR entities, attributes, and relationships. Each class and property has a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) for use in Semantic Web data triples. A full de-referencing service is available for each URI. When used in an ordinary Web browser, the URI displays HTML pages with human-readable information about the element or concept. When used in a semantic browser, the URI retrieves machine-readable information in RDF/XML format. It is also possible to retrieve this format using an ordinary Web browser. For example, the URI for the FRBR entity-relationship (FRBRer) model’s Group 1 entity “Work” is http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frbr/frbrer/C1001. To retrieve the RDF/XML information in a normal Web browser, use http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frbr/frbrer/C1001.rdf; that is, add the file extension “.rdf” to the URI. Another example is the FRSAD attribute “has appellation”: the URI of the corresponding RDF property is http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frsad/P2003 and the RDF/XML file can be retrieved in a normal browser using the URL http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frsad/P2003.rdf. The element set for a specific FR model can be accessed as follows: * FRBRer: http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frbr/frbrer/ * FRAD: http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frad/ * FRSAD: http://iflastandards.info/ns/fr/frsad/ The FR namespaces are maintained and accessed using the Open Metadata Registry (http://metadataregistry.org/) These element sets reflect the current published models, however, as the FR family is in the process of being consolidated, this may result in the eventual deprecation of some URIs -- Rahul R. Hiremath Librarian, N.S.S.College of Commerce and Economics, 94, M.P.Mill Compound, Behind A.C.Market, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400 034 Mobile 9867325650 http://rahulrh.yolasite.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on “Library and Web tools for E-Learning and Teaching” in Kerala Agricultural University on 25-06-2012
by Dr. A.T. Francis 28 May '12

28 May '12

Seminar on “Library and Web tools for E-Learning and Teaching” in Kerala Agricultural University on 25-06-2012 The College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur in association with the Kerala Library Association, Trivandrum is organising a Seminar on “Library and Web tools for E-Learning and Teaching” with the details given below: Seminar Sub themes:- Library and Web Tools, Teaching Role of Librarians in Internet Era, E-Learning and Teaching, Digital Document Delivery etc. Date & Time:- 25-06-2012 (Monday), 9am-5pm. Location:- College of Horticulture is situated in the Main Campus of the Kerala Agricultural University which is 10 km away from Thrissur city on the NH 47 linking Thrissur, Palakkad and Coimbatore. Paper Submission:- Full Papers not more than 5 A4 size pages, Short Papers or Posters to the Seminar should be submitted on or before 15-06-2012. Acceptance of the papers will be intimated before 17-06-2012. Participation & Registration:- Participation to the seminar is open to all qualified Library Education Teachers / Library Professionals. They should register in advance by e-mail. Registration to the Seminar is free. Working lunch and refreshments will be provided by the organizers. Contact for registration or further details:- 1. 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 2. Smt. V.S. Swapna, Library, College of Horticulture; Phone (o): 0487-2438513; (m) 9446434149; e-mail: swapna.vs(a)kau.in; swapnabenn(a)gmail.com3. Websites: www.kau.edu or www.kauhort.in or http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, 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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Access2research
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 May '12

27 May '12

Friends: Here is the full text of a conversation between Richard Poynder, the UK-based technology journalist and chronicler of developments in open access, and John Willinsky, a senior fellow in entrepreneurship at the Ewing Kauffman Foundation and a former head of Science Commons. Willinsky is one of the small group that traveled recently to Washington to meet with the folks at the Office of Science and Technology Policy to win their support for open access. The Wethepeople petition this group floated a few days ago to persuade the Obama administration has already been signed by more than 16,500 people. I request all members of LIS-Forum, OADL, IASLIC, ILA, IATLIS, and DELNET to sign the petition well before the deadline of 19 June. They may also publicize the petition among patrons of their libraries. After all this is a petition by the public from around the world. Subbiah Arunachalam Q&A with John Wilbanks. RP: There have been a number of petitions in support of Open Access in the past few years. What is new and different about the one you started on May 20th? JW: First, it wasn't just me — it wasMichael Carroll, Heather Joseph, Mike Rossner, too. Second, I think what's new is that we realised the debate had hit a ceiling. We can argue for the NIH policy, we can argue against RWA. But we have to fundamentally change the dynamic of the debate, and you can do that by going straight to the people in an organised way. I'm not sure that's been done before in OA. Most of our declarations are inside baseball. Third, we used the wethepeople platform. Carl Malamud was the first one that I know of who used it in the open space, and his petition showed how hard it is to get 25,000 signatures. But it has the potential to really open the debate up that we needed. We don't know what it will do, but it can't hurt to have a strong public vote in favour of OA. RP: This is very much a call for the public (rather than the research community) to support Open Access. Why should the public care? What is in it for them? What, in a nutshell, is your message to ordinary citizens? JW: I think we get at that in the petition itself. It's taxpayer funded research, taxpayers should all have the right to access it. Public funds should create public goods. RP: You need to get 25,000 signatures within 30 days. What does that win if you succeed: a response from the White House, a debate in Congress, new legislation, or something else? JW: We don't know. At the least we get a response. Hopefully we get a policy change, a conversation about implementing the request in the petition. Once we hit our number we need to turn up the pressure on the Administration to make a meaningful response. It’s just tough RP: I read that you came up with the idea of the petition after meeting the Science Advisor to President Obama John Holdren. What was that meeting, and what happened in it that led you to conclude that a petition was needed? JW: Four of us — Mike Carroll, Heather Joseph, Mike Rossner, and me — met with the OSTP staff earlier in May. It was a very nice meeting. They listened to us, they clearly had studied the issues. But they can't make any promises. And it's tough, because you know the publishers have fulltime staff devoted to these meetings and we can pull off one every now and then. It's just tough. RP: The petition is for "free access over the Internet to scientific journal articles arising from taxpayer-funded research". Producing scientific journal articles is not a cost-free process is it? Are you asking the public to find additional money to meet the costs of providing free access, or is the money already in the system somewhere but needing to be re-allocated? JW: This petition asks for a policy implementation of public access across the US Government — focused on access more than mechanisms. But in the NIH case and elsewhere, one method is to include the cost of publication in the funding itself. When you're looking at grants in science research they're tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. A line item of $2,000 for an article fee isn't a significant hurdle. RP: In 2001 a group of Open Access advocates called for the “free and unrestricted online availability" of journal articles. Why, eleven years later, are you having to make the same call? If what you are asking for were logical, feasible and cost-effective surely it would have happened by now? JW: Because change takes a long time. And academic publishing is protected from some of the winds that have buffeted other content industries — the costs are hidden to the scientists at elite universities, and the desire to publish in the top journals is strong. But scientists are getting used to having the content they want in their personal life, and the gulf with how their professional content is managed is only growing. On top of that, citizens are getting more and more likely to bump into paywalls and get frustrated. Entrepreneurs are unable to try and disrupt scholarly search and publishing. And we're all more densely networked than we were ten years ago. The screwed-upness of the system is getting harder and harder to hide. And the success of PLoS, BioMed Central, Hindawi, and other open publishers is showing that there's money to be made in different access models. It takes time to change a hidebound industry. There's a lot of money to be made in selling scholarly journals, and a long history of resistance to change. I think the movement's gone pretty quickly actually viewed in that light. RP: What would be the best outcome of the petition in your view? JW: The extension of the NIH policy across all US federal agencies. Even better would be a shorter embargo period. RP: Thank you for your time. -- 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 Ajay Kum Sharma 27 May '12

27 May '12

Dear Library Professionals, One of our Faculty member has urgently required the below article for his reference & research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if any one send this article in soft copy version. Article Title: Medicine and physical exercise in ancient India. Author(s): Ganorkar SW, Mandal HV. Source Journal: Journal of Sport Medicine and Physical Fitness Year: 1973 Jun; Vol No. (Issue No.): 13(2) Page range: 134-136 -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list 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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Information regarding Media Library
by gt mahesh 26 May '12

26 May '12

Dear Moderator Please post the message in LIS Forum,, Dear LIS Professionals, I have pre-registered for PhD program at the DLIS, Mysore University, Mysore, i have chosen to work on the area of information seeking behaviour of media professionals under the title "Information needs and seeking behaviour of Media Professionals in Southern Karnataka",, under the guidance of Dr. Adithya Kumari H, Associate Professor, Dept of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. I hereby request my LIS profesionals to those who are working in Media Libraries to give their contact address/phone number/e-mail,,, and also i request the professional friends to give me inputs /suggestions if any in this regard, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UCSF IMPLEMENTS POLICY TO MAKE RESEARCH PAPERS FREELY ACCESSIBLE TO PUBLIC
by Mailing List Admin 25 May '12

25 May '12

Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 16:03:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> University of California, San Francisco Press Release May 23, 2012 Health Sciences Campus Becomes Largest in Nation to Adopt Open-access Policy The UCSF Academic Senate has voted to make electronic versions of current and future scientific articles freely available to the public, helping to reverse decades of practice on the part of medical and scientific journal publishers to restrict access to research results. The unanimous vote of the faculty senate makes UCSF the largest scientific institution in the nation to adopt an open-access policy and among the first public universities to do so. Full press release: http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2012/05/12056/ucsf-implements-policy-make-research… Full text of policy and supporting documents http://senate.ucsf.edu/2011-2012/j-lib-openaccess.html

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Need Article
by Bharat Alasandi 25 May '12

25 May '12

Dear All, I need following article for my study If any body have the access please provide me. Núria Balagué, (2009) "Auditing the library's quality system", Library Management, Vol. 30 Iss: 4/5, pp.286 - 294 thanks & 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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Need Article
by Bharat Alasandi 25 May '12

25 May '12

Respected Professionals, I need following article for my study. If any body have the access please send the same. *A Typology of Approaches to ISO Certification and TQM *Australian Journal of Management June 1996 21: 57-72, Kindly do the needful Thanking you 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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Requirement of a library manager
by Swarup raj 24 May '12

24 May '12

Just Book CLC (India's largest community Library chain) under PPF enterprise. Address: BD 30, First floor Sector I, saltlake Kolkata-700064 www.justbookclc.com Phone no: 033 40012211 9433008470 Name of the post : Manager Qualification: Graduate & Fluency in English and Knowledge in computer; knowledge about the works of the library. Salary :Rs.8000 - 10000/- Duty hours: 9.30am to 8 pm.; Monday closed. Swarup K. Raj Asst. Librarian Gr.II Dept.of Applied Physics University of Calcutta 92, A.P.C. Road Kolkata-700009 Phone : 033-32929095(Office) 033-25954205 (Res.) -- 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 24 May '12

24 May '12

Dear All, Good afternoon.Can anybody from our profession send the fulltext of the below mentioned articles as those are urgently required by one of our research scholar. 1.Rapeseed meal and egg taint: Association with sinapine British Poultry Science Volume 18, Issue 5, 1977 Special Issue A. Hobson‐Frohocka, G. R. Fenwicka, R. K. Heaneya, D. G. Landa & R. F. Curtisa pages 539-541 Available online: 08 Nov 2007 2.Problems which limit the use of rapeseed meal as a protein source in poultry diets Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Volume 33, Issue 9, pages 866–875, September 1982 Edward J. Butler1, Arthur W. Pearson1, G. Roger Fenwick2 3.Egg taints: association with trimethylamine, Nature 243 (1973) 304–305. A. Hobson-Frohock, D.G. Land, N.M. Griffiths, R.F. Curtis, 4.Trimethylamine taint in eggs: the occurrence of the causative metabolic defect in commercial hybrids and pure breeds in relation to shell colour, J. Sci. Food Agric. 35 (1984) 272–278. 5. The hen’s egg: genetics of taints in eggs from hens fed on rapeseed meal, Br. Poult. Sci. 17 (1976) 313– 320. W. Bolton, T.C. Carter, R. Morley Jones, 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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Fw: [GOAL] We're Halfway There - White House Petition on Open Access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 May '12

24 May '12

Friends: Here is a message I received from SPARC-ARL. Please read and act. Scientists, students, librarians and all those who are interested in widespread dissemination of knowledge in India and other developing countries should lend their support to this movement. The Obama Administration is actively considering taking action to open up the results of research funded by taxpayer dollars, by making scientific articles freely available online. A petition (wh.gov/6TH) calling for Public Access to all Federally Funded Research has been posted to the White House "We the People" website. If the petition garners 25,000 signatures within 30 days, it will be reviewed by White House staff, and considered for action. We’re halfway there – more than 12,500 people have signed the petition since it was posted just two and half days ago! Researchers, patients groups, universities, libraries, students, businesses and families have all thrown their support behind this simple yet powerful idea – to make taxpayer-funded research freely accessible to the public. Learn more about why by watching this one-minute video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FoYxzPZDuw) Sign the petition (wh.gov/6TH) today, and encourage your colleagues, friends and family to do the same. You are eligible to sign if you are at least 13 years old, and have a valid email address. That’s all. Signing is easy, it’s fast, and it can have an enormous impact on our chances of expanding access to the results of scientific research that we have helped to fund. So take some time today to not only sign onto the petition, but to spread the word far and wide. Consider a blog post, an email to constituencies, a tweet (use #openaccess), a Facebook share, an action in your library or on your campus - anything that tells as many people as possible "I support this petition, I'm signing this petition, and you should, too." Thanks in advance for your support for this effort - it is truly a critical time, and taking this action now *can* make a difference! Best, Andrea -- Andrea Brusca Higginbotham Communications Manager, SPARC 21 Dupont Circle, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 296-2296 ext 121 andrea(a)arl.org www.arl.org/sparc Open Access Week 2012 October 22-28 http://www.openaccessweek.org/ NEW! SPARC Daily: http://paper.li/SPARC_NA/1334596809 _______________________________________________ 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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CODATA Conference in October: Call for papers -Date extended
by Usha Munshi 24 May '12

24 May '12

Message for circulation to members: As you are well aware the 23rd International CODATA Conference takes place in Taipei in October http://www.codata2012.com/ Due to a number of requests the deadline date for receipt of session proposals and abstracts has been extended to June 15th . http://www.codata2012.com/page/call-for-abstracts-deadline-is-15th-june-201… http://www.codata2012.com/page/call-for-sessions-deadline-is-15th-june-2012 The deadline date for the Call for the CODATA Prize Nominees is also 15th of June. http://www.codata2012.com/page/codata-prize-deadline-is-15th-june-2012 The winner will receive an all expenses paid trip to Taipei and will be invited to give a presentation on his/her work. ---------------- Could this updated information be circulated through the Indian network? Many thanks for all your support and I look forward to meeting you in Taipei. Warm regards, Kathleen Kathleen Cass Executive Director CODATA, 5 rue Auguste Vacquerie 75016 Paris, France Ph: + 33 1 45250496 http://www.codata.org CODATA Science Journal http://www.codata.org/dsj -- 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 from American Scientist vol 96 No 5 Sep-Oct 2008
by NASAR 23 May '12

23 May '12

________________________________ Dear Professionals, I am in need of the following article for academic purpose. Scientists as Inventors : Often considered distinct, engineering and science are frequently difficult to distinguish / H Petroski American Scientists , Vol.96 No.5 September-October 2008 link: http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/id.74/past.aspx Request you to kindly forward the soft copy of the same, if it is available with you. Best Regards Abdunnasar. A Thiruvananthapuram -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent requirement for Library Professional/Project Assistant
by Shilpi Jain 23 May '12

23 May '12

Urgent requirement to Manage Library Automation project across India. Qualification: Graduate with B. Lib. & Inf. Sc. / M. Lib. & Inf. Sc. Experience: Between 2 – 5 years • Essential qualifications: Knowledge of computer & Library management software and good experience in library automation. • Should have knowledge of UDC/DDC classification • Should have knowledge of Z39.5 client/server/macr21standards • Should have knowledge of keyword generation subject wise • Should have knowledge of creation of catalogue card (author/ editor card). • Should be ready to work at client site across India. • Preference will be given to Male candidates. Salary: Salaries as per qualifications and experience. Apply with CV & photo by May 28, 2012 by e-mail at puneet.saini(a)totalit.co.in Puneet Kumar Chief Technical Officer Total IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi Mob: +91-9350515096, +91-9868625720 E-mail: puneet.saini(a)totalit.co.in Website: www.totalit.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Hindu : Today's Paper / NATIONAL : Copyright Bill cleared; artistes entitled to lifelong royalty
by rath.banamali＠yahoo.com 23 May '12

23 May '12

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Request for article
by sushama 23 May '12

23 May '12

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National level workshop on Koha on 30 Jun and 01 Jul 2012 at GIPE, Pune
by gipelibrary pune 23 May '12

23 May '12

Dear Professionals I am pleased to announce a "National level workshop on Koha: an Integrated Library Management Software" from Saturday - Sunday, 30 Jun and 01 Jul 2012. Purpose of this workshop is to familiarize participants with Koha, an open source software. Hands on Training during this workshop will provide all the technical know-how to the participants from the installation, customization, backup / restore, upgrade as well as running various modules of the software. Koha is used widely in India as well as all over the world. Koha Software supports all modules of Library Management System such as Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serials Control and Web based OPAC, etc. The software is UNICODE compliant and runs on any operating system such as Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, and Solaris. Many libraries in India and abroad are switching over to Koha from proprietary software. Venue: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune Workshop Timings: 10.00 am to 05.30 pm (30 Jun - 01 Jul 2012) Workshop Contents Introduction to LibLiveCD and Installation of LibLiveCD Koha Introduction & Features Overview Koha System Set-up Hands on training on Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serial Control & OPAC MARC 21 Introduction Conversion of Existing Data to Koha Koha Multilingual Support Data Import and Export Koha backup/restore Koha upgrade OPAC Customization Koha System Administration Resource Persons Dr. Nanaji Shewale, GIPE, Pune Dr. Sunita Barve, NCRA, Pune Workshop Registration Fees - Rs. 1000/- only Registration Fees includes Workshop Kit on CD-ROM and Working Lunch. We will also assist the participants to migrate existing library to Data KOHA. Accommodation is available at extra cost. Payment: A Demand Draft / Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE)", payable at Pune should reach the following address on or before Monday, 18 Jun 2012. Dr Nanaji Shewale Koha Workshop Coordinator Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) Last Date for Registration: Monday, 18 Jun 2012. For any clarifications, you are welcome to contact me at 020 25679940, 0 9423531433 or gipelibrary(a)gmail.com or my colleague Ms Shilpa Kad at 0 9763740109. Registration Form Participants Name: -------------------------------------- Name and Address of the Organization: ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- Email (Personal): ---------------------------------------- Email (official): ---------------------------------------- Mobile: ---------------------------------------- Telephone: ---------------------------------------- Do you require accommodation (at extra cost) during the workshop? Yes/No Demand Draft Number: ------------------------------------- Name of the Bank: ---------------------------------------- Amount: ------------------------------------------ Date: ------------------------------------------ Signature of the participant: 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) M: 0 9423531433 T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 Email: gipelibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.gipepune.com 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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API Score Sheet for Librarians
by Dr. A.T. Francis 23 May '12

23 May '12

Dear Professionals, If any university has finalised the API Score Sheet for assessing Library Education Teachers/Librarians under 2006 UGC Scheme, please sent me a copy to me. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, 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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VTU TDMeRL, Registration date extended
by Vinay Channavenkatesh 23 May '12

23 May '12

Dear Moderator Kindly publish this information for the benefit of Library Professionals, Dear Professional Friends, I wish to draw your kind attention that,The University library of VTU in association with AKELPA is organising a Two day National conference on Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries (TDMeRL) on 25th and 26th of this Month. Prof. V.G.Talwar, respected professor of Library Science and Vice- Chancellor of University of Mysore will be the Chief Guest, Prof. S.L.Sangam, Professor and Chairman Dept. of Library Science Karnataka University has consented to be the Key note speaker for the conference. As informed earlier the last date for registration was 15th May 2012, but as there were lot of inquiries for registration even after the due date the organizers have decided to extend the Registration dates and are happy to inform that the registration is still open & those who wish to register themselves for the conference can Register *(registration fee to be paid in the form of Demand Draft only)* themselves ON THE SPOT as well. In this regard I urge my professional friends to make use of this & attend the conference to make this event a memorable one. Hope to meet you all in the Conference. For more details kindly contact Dr. K. R. Mulla, Librarian and Organizing Secretary, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum-590018, Karnataka, India http://www.vtu.ac.in/ http://vtuerm12.webs.com +91-9449873452 (M), +91-9448031969 (M) +91-831-2498191 (O), +91-831-2498192 (Fax) E-mail: vtuerm12(a)gmail.com or krmulla(a)gmail.com or krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in With regards, -- *Vinay. C Sr. Gr. Librarian, SJB Institute of Technology, BGS Health & Education City, Uttarahalli Main Road, Kengeri, Bengalooru-560 060. Off. Phone: 080-28612445 / 46, * *Off. Fax: 080-28612651 Mob: +91-9886811828 Web: www.sjbit.edu.in* -- 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 Pradeep 23 May '12

23 May '12

Dear All, One of our researcher urgently required following article. If anybody has this please send it to me. Article details as follow. Article Title: Photo Cube: An Automatic Management and Search for Photos Using Mobile Smartphones Book Title: 2011 IEEE Ninth International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing Article Link: http://www.computer.org/csdl/proceedings/dasc/2011/4612/00/4612b228-abs.html Regards, Pradee P Library & Information Desk Asst. National Institute of Design, R&D Campus, Bengaluru-22 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requisition for article
by Muruli Acharya 22 May '12

22 May '12

Dear Professionals, Thanks indeed for the help I have been getting along time from you all. I would request you to send me the following artlcle in Library and Information Science if it is available in your collection. *Assessing Indian academic library services with “ACRL/ALA standards for libraries in higher education”: A model* SRELS Journal of Information Management Year : 2008, Volume : 45, Issue : 4 First page : *( 473) *Last page : *( 484) * Print ISSN : 0972-2467. thanks and regards -- Muruli Librarian, Power System Training Institute (PSTI), National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Bangalore, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KOHA WORKSHOP AT MARIAN COLLEGE, KUTTIKKANAM-REG
by Sunny Joseph 22 May '12

22 May '12

Dear Knowledge Managers, I was a participant in the workshop on KOHA conducted at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Kerala from 17-5-2012 to 19-05-2012 with the Participation of Mahatma Gandhi University Library, Kottayam. Kuttikkanam is a hilly tourist place with its salubrious climate and 'Marian' is a NAAC "A' Grade College praise worthy for its elegant structures, infrastructural facilities and its hospitality. The Library is the cynosure of the college headed by Mr.Jobin Jose, who was the convener of the workshop. During the inaugural session the Manager,Fr.Ruben J.Thannickal, described the Library as the "heart" of the institution.Prof. Ruble Raj, the Principal, expressed their care and regards for the Library and praised the Librarian Mr.Jobin Jose for his services and the extension activities. The principal informed about their programme "read for gold" for students initiated for enhancing their reading habit in which one girl student was prized gold for reading 385 books. Prof. Ruble Raj described him as the only principal who visits the library three times a day. The koha workshop was led by Mr.Vimal Kumar and Mr.Prajesh from M.G.University.Mrs.Laila T.Abraham, the Deputy Librarian of the University supervised the programme.The workshop actually dispelled the fear for Koha and proved to be the much user friendly LMS, which is available at free cost.There were 30 participants from Kerala,Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Every body was curious for learning. The valedictory session was chaired by the Vice-Principal. During the session I described the the library professionals as "Knowledge Managers". As the present day Librarians are not the" book keepers" of the past, the designation-- "Librarian" which doesn't generate an instant respect need to be changed as "Knowledge Manager".The professionals are requested for placing their comments on the change of designation through LIS- Forum. With Regards, Sunny Joseph, Knowledge Manager Govt.Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Thrissur,Kerala. 9446735414 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference NCEL 2012 at Gulbarga.
by Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi 22 May '12

22 May '12

Dear Sir/ Madam, I am pleased to inform you that National Conference on `EMPOWERING LIBRARIES FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS [Excellence, Creativity and Challenges] – NCEL 2012’, is being organized at Gulbarga, Karnataka by Gulbarga Division College Librarians’ Association (R) in association with Karnataka State College Librarians’ Association from 17-18 August 2012 coinciding the birthday celebration of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the father of Indian Library Science. This Convention provides platform for sharing knowledge and expertise among Information Science community and facilitate to strategic directions for building knowledge society to acquire libraries for lifelong learning skills to develop excellence in changing digital library environ. About 450 plus library professionals across the country are expected to participate in this mega event. In our noble attempt, your kind co-operation is essential for the successful organization of the conference and hence kindly contribute conference paper on any of the facets of the theme of the conference before July 5, 2012 along with registration fee. Conference brochure is enclosed for your kind information. We look forward to receive conference paper along with registration fee within the stipulated period. Your cooperation and valuable support are highly appreciated. For further details, visit @ www.gdcla.in Dr. Mallikarjun Vaddenkeri Organizing Secretary & President Gulbarga Division College Librarians’ Association Gulbarga, Karnataka Mobile – 09342013861 URL: www.gdcla.in E-mail: ncel2012(a)gmail.com -- 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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Interesting article on Mendeley
by Mailing List Admin 22 May '12

22 May '12

Date: Mon, 21 May 2012 08:10:29 +0200 From: Chandrima Roy <croy(a)in.swets.com> Dear Professionals, Greetings!!! I just could not resist myself sharing an interesting article below: http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/how-facebook-for -researchers-will.html Please visit the above link to check what people have to say about "Mendeley" - a promising platform for researchers... Thanks & regards Chandrima Roy Product Support Manager Swets Office No 806, Pearls Business Park Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura New Delhi 110034 T: +91-11-45719347 / 45719348 M: +91-9911555451 E: croy(a)in.swets.com <blocked::mailto:croy@in.swets.com> I: www.swets.com <http://www.swets.com/>

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vacancy @ Delhi Public Library
by Veeru 22 May '12

22 May '12

Dear all, *Delhi Public Library (DPL)*** **S.P. Mukherjee Marg, Delhi-110006 Delhi Public Library invites applications from interested and eligible individuals for following posts : 1. *Library & Information Assistant : 02 posts* 2. *Library & Information Assistant (Tech. Braille) : 02 posts* 3. *Library & Information Assistant (Braille Proof Reader) : 01 post * 4. *Junior Stenographer : 02 posts * 5. *Library Clerk : 13 posts * 6. *Junior Library Attendant (JLA) : 05 posts* *Educational Qualifications/Experience* *For post at S. No. 1* Essential- (i) Degree of a recognized University or equivalent (ii) Degree in Library Science from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. Desirable- (i) Professional experience in Public Library system (ii) Experience in computer application *For post at S. No. 2* Essential- (i) Degree of a recognized University or Institution (ii) Knowledge of Bharti and English Braille from as evidenced by test Desirable- (i) Degree in Library Science from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent (ii) Professional experience in the line *For post at S. No. 3* Essential- (i) Degree of a recognized University or Institution (ii) Certificate (Grade-II) in Braille System both in Bharti and English Braille from a recognized Institution (iii) 3 Years’ experience in Braille proof reading in an Office or Institution. Desirable- Degree in Library Science from a recognized University/Institution *Pay scale(s):* For posts at S. Nos. 1 to 3 – (PB-2) Rs. 9300-34800+Grade Pay Rs.4200 For posts at S. No. 4 – (PB-1) Rs. 5200-20200+Grade Pay Rs.2400 For more details visit website:* http://www.dpl.gov.in/Advtvacancies.pdf* *How to Apply* : Duly filled application form along with copies educational/experience/caste etc. certificates duly attested / self-attested should reach Delhi Public Library (DPL) within 30 days. -- 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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Nat Conference on Open Source Integrated Library Systems - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 22 May '12

22 May '12

National Conference on Open Source for Integrated Library Systems (OSILS) 8 - 9 JUNE, 2012 Organized by Central Library B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science Last date for submission of Papers : 23.05.2012 Last date for Registration : 31.05.2012 CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE The Conference aims at providing a national platform to all stakeholders to address,discuss and debate issues related to Open Source System for LIS activities. CALL FOR PAPERS THEMES & SUB THEMES Papers are invited for presentation in the following themes. Original case studies/practical work done using the OSS mentioned below for LIS activities and services, research, etc, only will be considered for publication. The given themes are only indicative and not exhaustive. Themes 1. Open Access - Open Access Initiatives (OAI) - Benefits and uses of OSS 2. OSS - Protocol and Standards for OSS - OAI-PMH NCIP, Z39.50, OAI-PMH, VOIP, OpenURL, SRU 3. Free and Open Source Software - FOSS/FLOSS/NRCFOSS/FSF- OSS research and development 4. Open Access Journals(OAJ) 5. Open Source Library Software Koha, NewGenLib, Evergreen,OpenBiblio,PMB SW for genertaing MARC records 6. Open Source Repository Software - DSpace, GSDL, Eprints, Fedora,etc 7. Content Management Software Drupal,Joomla,etc 8. E-Leaning Tools Software - Moodle 9. Other Open Source Software/tools for LIS work - Bibliography generation,Reference Management, Statistical Analysis Software, MARC tools, Open Journals System, Social Networking tools Document Scanning and OCR, etc 11. Problems in using OSS- Copyright issues 12.Promoting OSS for LIS activities - creating awareness INVITED PAPERS Each session will focus on a specific emerging topic with special keynote address by subject experts from various reputed institutions across the country. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Working papers based on research work, case studies and implementation of Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and also published in SALIS journals. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. The editorial committee has right to accept or reject a paper based on the recommendation of the editorial committee. Authors are requested to submit two hard copies of full papers and a soft copy on CD as per the specifications: format: MS-WORD, font: Times New Roman, size: 12, space: 1.5 Line, paper size: A4, column: single, reference style: APA style, keyword: 2-5 words, abstract: 100 - 200 words, full paper length: 3 to 8 pages in camera-ready form along with the Registration Fee. Charts, graphs, photographs if absolutely essential only any be inserted at the proper place in the paper. Maximum of three authors only can contribute a paper. An author can send maximum two papers only. Papers will be accepted only if it is prepared as per the conference specifications and with registration fee. A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented / published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. BEST PAPER AWARD SALIS Best Paper Award for LIS professionals and students (based on content, quality, innovative idea, research work, case studies, etc) will be given for the bestpaper presented in the conference REGISTRATION FEE* Programme Deputed Individual Students Conference 1000 800 700 The Registration fee may be paid by DD in favour of 'The Organizing Secretary, OSILS 2012' payable at Chennai. RESOURCE PERSONS Experts and eminent personalities from various leading academic and research institutions all over India PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The conference programme consists of inaugural session,technical sessions, invited lectures, contributed papers, product presentation cum exhibitions from reputed vendors and knowledge dissemination institutions which will create more awareness among the participants on the conference themes. ACCOMMODATION The delegates can contact the Organizing Secretary for accommodation. Accommodation will be arranged against advance payment in hostels/nearby hotels. TRANSPORT Transport will be arranged to pick up and drop the delegates from Tambaram bus/railway station Conference Secretariat Dr. P. Panneerselvam Orgnising Secretary & Librarian B.S. Abdur Rahman University G.S.T Road, Vandalur Chennai - 600048 India. Phone: +91-044- 22751347 / 48 / 50 09940614272 www.bsauniv.ac.in e-Mail: pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com p_panneer(a)yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium-3
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 21 May '12

21 May '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 DRTC Colloquium (3) 2011-2013 ABSTRACT Cloud Computing and application in Libraries Cloud computing is a new technology model for IT services which many businesses and organizations are adopting. It allows them to avoid locally hosting multiple servers and equipment and constantly dealing with hardware failure, software installs, upgrades and compatibility issues. For many organizations, cloud computing can simplify processes and save time and money. Libraries may soon be building and managing their own data centers. This model would let libraries maintain more control over the applications and data stores that contain sensitive, private information about patrons. In this presentation we discuss Infrastructure virtualization through cloud computing which is an attractive choice due to growth in the size of the indexed document collection, new features and most prominently usage. With the purpose of applying Cloud Computing to library, the presentation proposed to improve current user service model with Cloud Computing. Also try to explore some of the security issues surrounding data location, mobility and availability and also discuss how cloud computing solutions could be beneficial to libraries. Facet Speaker Overview Anurodh Kr.Sinha Cloud Computing Sonali Kishore Kalani Features and Issues Mayukh Biswas Cloud Computing in Libraries Amit Kumar Shaw Recent Trends and Conclusion Subhashish Das Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 23rd May, 2012 Time: 2.00pm All are cordially invited (Dr. M. Krishnamurthy) Colloquium Coordinator -- 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 in India
by Sridhar Gutam 21 May '12

21 May '12

Dear All, We are trying to have Open Access Week celebrations < http://www.openaccessweek.org/> in India during Oct 22-28, 2012 under the banner 'Open Access India. The OAI is is driven by OA evangelists in India of researchers and librarians and others from various fields and it would be the first celebrations under OAI in all over the India. It is planned to organize a national seminar/dialogue with the generous support of the organsiations working for the open access or open knowledge. Please join us and show your support for the Open Access to Public Funded Research. Join OAI on Facebook Group, <https://www.facebook.com/groups/oaindia/> Facebook Page <https://www.facebook.com/oaindia/>, Google Group < http://groups.google.com/group/oaindia>, Linkedin Group < http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Open-Access-India-4331373>. Regards, Sridhar __________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotech. (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture <http://www.cishlko.org> Joint Secretary, Agricultural Research Service Scientists' Forum<http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/1168> Convener, Open Access India <https://www.facebook.com/oaindia> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=6W1MSSwAAAAJ&pagesize=100&… <https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam> <http://twitter.com/gutam2000><http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/rss.html> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for the post of Assistant Librarian
by Bharat Alasandi 21 May '12

21 May '12

Dear Sir / Madam, Bharatesh Education Trust's Global Business School, Belgaum is reputed B-School Running full time MBA programme Affiliated to Rani Channamma University, Belgaum need full time Assistant Librarian Qualification • BLISc or MLISc Experience: • Good communication skill • Good computer knowledge Interested candidates can send their resumes to the following e-mail address *director(a)betgbs.in and cc to bharat(a)betgbs.in * -- 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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ARTICLE REQUEST
by Harish Y S 18 May '12

18 May '12

Dear sir one of our faculty member required Following journal articles, you are one of the co author to this article if available send this article to below address or email attachment. *Title - *Preparation of Carbon Fiber Fabric Reinforced hydroxyapatite/epoxy Composite by RTM Processing *Author(s) :* Tao Fu; Jun-Liang Zhao; Jian-Hua Wei; Yong Han; Ke-Wei Xu Author Address : State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 People's Republic of China *Source :* Journal of Materials Science, Vol.39 No.4, Feb 2004 [Page 1411-1413] * DOI: *10.1023/B:JMSC.0000013906.60034.e8 http://www.springerlink.com/content/r73t341813q2k582/ -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysore-8, Mob - +919886384826 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian at Farooqia Dental College, Mysore
by Ali, K. S 18 May '12

18 May '12

Dear Sir / Madam, Applications are invited for the posts of Assistant Librarian and Librarian Assistant at Farooqia Dental College & Hospital, Mysore. Qualification: • BLISc or MLISc • DLISc or BLISc Experience: • 0 - 2 year • Good communication skill • Good computer knowledge • Local candidate’s preferred Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience Send your resume to alimysore(a)gmail.com -- With regards Ali K S Librarian Farooqia Dental College & Hospital Mysore - 570021 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service
by Jayadev P Hiremath 18 May '12

18 May '12

<http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/print/10489> After several months of beta testing, 3M has launched the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service<http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MLibrarySystems/Home/Products/…>. It is available to patrons at beta locations across the USA and will be available at ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim to share the Cloud Library system with those beyond the beta sites and early adopters. The ebook solution includes a comprehensive subscription for both digital content and in-library hardware, along with apps for borrowing and reading. Patrons can browse the digital bookshelf and select, check out, and read ebooks via the internet or by using 3M Discovery Terminal download stations in their library. The ebooks are compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, Nooks, Androids, and 3M eReaders. Titles from publishers that include Random House and IPGwill be distributed via the 3M Cloud Library. - Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sinking Library
by Jayadev P Hiremath 18 May '12

18 May '12

http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-lab/219877401/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nida_s/5438477033/ Petrus Spronk Bluestone sculpture Corner of Swanston and La Trobe Streets Born in Holland, Petrus Spronk immigrated to Australia in 1957 and trained as a ceramicist and sculptor in South Australia. He was commissioned to undertake Architectural Fragment for the Swanston Street Walk Public Art Project in 1992, and it was unveiled the following year. Sited outside the State Library of Victoria, the pyramidal, Port Fairy bluestone sculpture represents a fragment of the library emerging from the pavement as an archaeological artefact might. It has been conceived to engage with its environment, visually connecting to its surroundings through both form and material. Spronk's intention was to create a dialogue of sorts between art, history and place. His inspiration was Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias', which speaks of the fragile and transient nature of all that is human. Quoting from the poem, the pedestal reads: 'My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my work you Mighty, and despair.' Architectural Fragment is a Pythagorean triangle, which expresses a strong association with the geometry of ancient Greece. Like a fallen classical monument, it reflects the past and alludes to the transience of the present. -- Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Authors demand royalties from library ebook lending
by Jayadev P Hiremath 18 May '12

18 May '12

Authors are calling on the government to remunerate them when their ebooks are lent from libraries, calling it “patently unjust” that digital titles are currently borrowed with no payment made to the writer. Authors are paid 6.05p every time their physical books are borrowed from the UK’s public libraries, up to a maximum of £6,600, under the government-funded Public Lending Right <http://www.plr.uk.com/> scheme. But ebooks and audiobooks, a growing sector for library users, are not currently included in the scheme, even though the Digital Economy Act of 2010 paved the way for this to be done. Nicola Solomon of the Society of Authors called it “terribly unfair” and said that “authors should be properly remunerated” for their work. “It’s very important to understand that authors do rely on PLR – it’s not just a nice little bonus. Many authors get PLR who are not bestsellers but do very well in libraries. People borrow very different books from the book they buy,” she said. “And authors can’t continue to write if they are not paid for their work.” Authors have a legal right to the payments, she said – and could even consider going to court to recover them. “Since 1992 ‘rental and lending right’ has been a part of copyright protection. That means that authors have a legal right to equitable remuneration whenever their works are lent out,” she said. “The failure to make the payments means that the government and libraries are actually infringing the author’s copyright every time they make an ebook loan and authors would be entitled to sue for the losses caused by that infringement. We have no current plans to sue, and don’t know of any authors who are planning to do so – we would hope that the Government would recognise its legal and moral responsibility to make payments to authors particularly as ebook lending from libraries is becoming significant.” Solomon has written to both culture secretary Ed Vaizey and Conservative MP Louise Mensch, who is sitting on the select committee inquiry into library closures<http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/…>, to highlight the issue. “Any ebook lending should result in a PLR payment to the author … PLR is designed to balance the social need for free public access to books against an author’s right to be remunerated for the use of their work,” she wrote to Vaizey on behalf of the Society of Authors<http://www.societyofauthors.org/>, which includes Philip Gross, Anthony Horowitz and Sarah Waters on its management committee. “We also wish to remind you that section 43 of the Digital Economy Act 2010 extends PLR to audiobooks and ebooks ‘lent out’ from library premises for a limited time but these payments have never been implemented. This is patently unjust and we urge that this provision be brought into force and that extra funds be made available to cover PLR payments for such lending.” Chair of the society, historical novelist Lindsey Davis, said that authors would “certainly be pushing” for PLR to be extended to ebooks and audiobooks. “We have earned it. It’s not a benefit, it’s a right,” she said. “I would expect to be paid. There is no difference between ebooks and print books – it is all work, produced for people to read … It seems very obvious to me [that an ebook] is just another version of a title, in the same way that a paperback is.” The issue of ebook lending from libraries is proving to be a thorny one for the books industry. Many publishers have yet to sign up to the practice<http://www.thebookseller.com/news/discussions-ongoing-over-e-book-lending.h…>, believing that libraries should “concentrate on delivering physical books to those least able to afford them, rather than offering ebooks to users who can afford ereaders” <http://futurebook.net/content/setting-course>. Booksellers are also expressing concerns, with Waterstone’s managing director James Daunt saying last week that library ebook lending “will be a disruptive force”<http://www.thebookseller.com/news/daunt-library-e-lending-disruptive-high-s…>. He added: “If you can download a book for free and read it, why would you want to own it?” Authors, too, have expressed more general fears that it could undervalue retail pricing and increase piracy. A DCMS spokesman said: “The Digital Economy Act 2010 opened the way for PLR to be extended to library loans of audiobooks and certain categories of ebooks. However, we announced in October 2010 as part of a challenging spending review that we would not proceed with any amendments to PLR legislation to extend PLR to audio and ebooks at this time. Under the existing PLR legislation, PLR applies to loans of books from public libraries.” Jim Parker, PLR registrar, said it would be possible to pay PLR on ebooks and audiobooks, but – with overall funding at the body already cut by 15% – it would mean reducing the rate per loan on printed titles. “Unless more money was allocated – and we’d all be up for that,” he said. © Guardian News and Media 2012 <http://guardian.co.uk/> - Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A Library for the Future/Libraries feel e-book explosion By Annette Baird
by Jayadev P Hiremath 18 May '12

18 May '12

*Editorial*** *http://www.nytimes.com* ** For over a century, New York’s majestic central library on Fifth Avenue has drawn grateful scholars and dazzled tourists. Faced with financial uncertainties and a pressing need to modernize, the president of the New York Public Library system, Anthony Marx, has put forward a $300 million proposal to renovate the flagship building. The plans<http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/arts/design/new-york-public-library-count…>, which are still evolving, sound both necessary and forward-thinking in this digital era. But the library’s overseers have to take care that they preserve the essence of this cultural landmark. Mr. Marx and the city must make certain that the renovation provides the widest possible public access to the library’s collection. So far, the city has promised $150 million, and the library must come up with the balance. The plan calls for selling the Mid-Manhattan branch and the Science, Industry and Business Library and folding their collections into the central branch. The central library will then become a circulating library as well as a research facility. Combining the three libraries will mean about twice as many people, or more than three million a year, will use the central branch. To accommodate more users, the architect Norman Foster is expected to design new public space in areas that are now closed. The Rose Main Reading Room and other special collections will remain as they are. About two million volumes will be moved elsewhere, probably to a facility in New Jersey, though more than two million will remain in the building. Mr. Marx has said getting off-site books should take about a day. Though some library lovers want nothing to change, this plan could revitalize the library and make it as much a resource for the public as it is a research haven for writers and scholars. Libraries feel e-book explosion By Annette Baird As the explosion of interest in e-books continues, area branches of the Houston Public Library<http://www.chron.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=neighborh…>are trying to keep pace with customers' demands by providing the books they want and the help they need to get the most out of electronic reading devices. Libraries in the area have fliers providing instructions on how to get started lending e-reading materials, and Kendall Neighborhood Library<http://www.chron.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=neighborh…>offers a monthly e-reading open house for the uninitiated. Thuy Vo<http://www.chron.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=neighborh…>, who started the open-house program during her recent six-month stint as assistant manager at Kendall, 609 N. Eldridge<http://www.chron.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=neighborh…>, said the library had been seeing an increase in demand for help with e-reading devices, especially from older people. "We wanted to spend more time with those who needed it and assist them one-on-one to download a book on their own device," said Vo, now a technology trainer with the library system. "They were very excited, and they felt proud to learn the new technology." Memorial resident Cynthia Grant<http://www.chron.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=neighborh…>called the Kendall library when she needed help to navigate the e-book system and download books to her Nook. "It's not a difficult process, but it's not intuitive - at least for me," Grant said. "I had to be told what to do to find the books, and they're not always the books you want to read." Grant said the librarian guided her through the process over the phone, and she has since downloaded several books. Of course, with the e-reading devices, the sense of having to use the local library is becoming moot. Depending on availability, members can download e-reading materials anywhere at any time to a wide range of devices, from the Kindle Fire and iPad to smartphones. Other conveniences include emails when requested books become available. When time runs out, access to the book is denied. To get a sense of the popularity of e-book lending, in 2010 7,000 check-outs occurred across the library system. More than six times that number - more than 48,000 - were checked out in 2011. For the first three months of this year, 28,000 e-books had been checked out. E-book checkouts still are but a fraction of the numbers for total library borrowing in the system, which totaled 7.3 million items for 2011. Marianne Lorio<http://www.chron.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=neighborh…>, electronic resources librarian for the system, said HPL still has a long way to go regarding e-books, of which it carries 14,000. She said some titles are not available to libraries, and there is a wide range in prices for each book. "Not all publishers will work with e-books and libraries," Lorio said. "At this point, my goal is to get as much as what's popular as I can." The library system is part of a consortium of libraries that order as a group. In response to the growth of e-books, the system also is continuing a drive to train librarians. "Our goal in the future is to provide more training to staff so they can pass it on to the customer," Vo said. -- Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-resource Awareness Programme
by Mailing List Admin 18 May '12

18 May '12

Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 16:10:14 +0530 From: Bhupinder Singh <bhupinder82(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir/Madam I am pleased to inform you that an *E-resource Awareness Programme *is being organized* *jointly* *by the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) and the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Ahmedabad on May 19, 2012 at City Campus of the University. The programme spread over three sessions will include inaugural address by the Chief Guest Dr. R. K. Chadha, Joint Secretary, Parliament of India, New Delhi followed by presentations by leading publishers of the country on their E-resources. An important event of the programme will be signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between CUPB and INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad on hosting of dissertations and thesis of this university on Shodhgundha. Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad shall be the Guest of Honour. I would appreciate if you could please make it convenient to attend this important awareness programme and make use of this opportunity for enrichment of e-resources of your institution too. A copy of the Invitation card is enclosed for your reference and details. Looking forward to see you on the 19th May, With regards, Bhupinder Singh Central University of Punjab, Bathinda - 151 001 E-mail: cup.bhupinder(a)gmail.com Ph. 0164-2864140 Mb.98886-31058

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Full text article required
by Hemanta Gogoi 18 May '12

18 May '12

One of our faculty member urgently required the full text of the following article, If anybody can send it to my email id (*hemagogoi(a)gmail.com*) it will be of great help for me. 1. Title of the article:" *Distance education, environmental education and sustainability - An overview of universities in Commonwealth **Asia**" written by **Farrukh Tahir* Name of the Journal: *International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education* Volume 2 issue 1. (pp. 21 - 37) *Links to the Full Text:* http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=1502517 2. Title of the article: *Affordances of ICT in science learning: implications for an integrated pedagogy* Name of the Journal: International Journal of Science Education Volume 27<http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tsed20?open=27#vol_27>, Issue 6 <http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tsed20/27/6>, 2005 *Links to the Full Text:* http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09500690500038520 -- * * ** *Yours Faithfully* * HEMANTA GOGOI* * Library Trainee, Central Library* * Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University * * Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur,* * **Guwahati- 781006, Assam, India * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online User Awareness Program on J-Gate
by Soji Mathew 18 May '12

18 May '12

J-Gate is the flagship product of Bangalore based Informatics (India) Limited. Its two subsets for Engineering and Management streams - J-Gate Engineering & Technology (JET) and J-Gate Social & Management Sciences (JSMS) are being subscribed by numerous Engineering and Management institutions across India. To facilitate the end-users become familiar with these products, Informatics is organizing a series of webinars (online training) starting 21st May 2012. Anybody who is interested in attending these webinars may please contact Mr. Kalyan Chakraborty at kalyan.c(a)informindia.co.in or call at 9900062142 for further details. Thank you. Regards, Soji Mathew Informatics (India) Limited Bangalore -- 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
by Arup Raychaudhury 18 May '12

18 May '12

We need the full-text of the following article for our facuty member. Some issues on intuitionistic fuzzy aggregation operators based on Archimedean t-conorm and t-norm Original Research Article Knowledge-Based Systems, Volume 31, July 2012, Pages 78-88 Meimei Xia, Zeshui Xu, Bin Zhu -- 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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Announcement of Refresher Course in LIS
by sandeep bhavsar 18 May '12

18 May '12

Dear All I am happy to announce that VPM's Joshi-Bedekar college Jointly with Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai is organising Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 24th August 2012 To 13th September 2012. Admission process will be completed by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai and course will be conducted at VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College, Thane. Eligible library professionals are requested to visit following link for downloading the Registration form http://www.mu.ac.in/others/asc/form.pdf Regards, -- Barse N. S. Librarian and Coordinator Department of Lib & Information Science VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College 'Janadweep' Chendani, Bundar Rd, Thane (West) Pin- 400601 MS, India =========================== Phone No: 022 25384591 Cell :09969051287 =========================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TDMeRL-2012 Nation Conference Organizing by VTU in association with AKELPA on 25th & 26th May, 2012
by Suresh Horakeri 17 May '12

17 May '12

Dear all my professional friends, > > >I am here by requesting you all, please make it convenient to attend the National Conference on “Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries (TDMeRL-2012)”, organised by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in association with AKELPA on 25th & 26th May, 2012. > > >hope to see you all at VTU, Belgaum on 25th morning, > > >Thanks, >Kind regards, > >Suresh D Horakeri BSc,MLISc,MPhil,PGDCA,PGDLAN Asst LibrarianB V Bhoomaraddi College of Engg & Tech,HubliKarnataka-580031Email: horakeri_sd(a)rediffmail.comPh: 0836 2378419 (O) 9901129735 9341610603 > >----- Forwarded Message ----- >>From: Dr.K.R. Mulla <krmulla(a)gmail.com> >>To: Sri. Suresh D Horakeri <sdhorakeri(a)yahoo.co.in>; horakeri(a)bvb.edu; horakeri_sd(a)rediffmail.com >>Sent: Monday, 23 April 2012 1:18 AM >>Subject: TDMeRL-2012 Nation Conference Organizing by VTU in association with AKELPA on 25th & 26th May, 2012 >> >> >>Dear Suresh D Horkeri, >> >>I am happy to inform you that, We are organizing a National Conference on “Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries (TDMeRL-2012)”, by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in association with AKELPA on 25th & 26th May, 2012. >> >>Conference Theme: “Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries”.:- >> >>The following sub themes have been identified but not limited to them for submitting the papers >> >>Ø Types of e-resources and its utilities; >>Ø Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources; >>Ø Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; >>Ø Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; >>Ø Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; >>Ø Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; >>Ø Organization of e-resources using Open Sources Software (OSS); >>Ø Need for management of e-resources; >>Ø Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; >>Ø Strategic planning and management of e-resources; >>Ø Provision to access virtual e-resources; >>Ø Effective usage of e-resources; >>Ø Optimum usage of e-resources; >>Ø Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; >>Ø Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. >> >> >>Conference proceedings is having ISBN >> >> >>Who can Participate? >> >>Library and Information professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centers, Corporate and Public Libraries. >> >>Important Dates >>Ø Paper Submission Deadline : 30-04-2012 >>Ø Notification of Acceptance : 10-05-2012 >>Ø Last Date for Registration : 15-05-2012 Participation Fees >>Ø Library Professional : Rs. 500/- >>Ø Students of LIS Schools : Rs. 300/- >> >>Accommodation:- >> >> Accommodation will be provided on request in VTU Campus. >> >>COMMITTEE >>Chief Patron >> Dr.H. Maheshappa >>Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, VTU, Belgaum. >> >>Patrons >> Dr.S.A. Kori >> Dr.G.N. Krishnamurity >>Registrar, VTU, Belgum. >>Registrar (Evaluation), VTU, Belgaum. >> >>Advisory Committee Members: >>Dr.Martin Jebraj >>Dr.S.C.Pilli >>Dr.Sayed Shakeeb-Ur-Rehaman >>Dr.S.C.Deshpande >>Dr.V.R.Manjunath >>Dr.Manjunatha >>Dr.P.V.Konnur >>Dr.M.Dhanamjaya >>Dr.N.Chowdappa >>Dr.Vinayak Bankapur >>Dr.M.M.Bachalapur >>Dr.H.M.Chidanands Swamy >>Dr.Vasanth Nithalipur >>Dr. M. Manogar >>Sri.J.C.David >>Sri.R.M.Puttaswamy >>Smt.C.A.Malghan >>Sri.K.L.Basappa >>Sri.Vinay.C >>Smt.Bharathi.V >>Smt.Anitha S. Rai >>Smt. Sarasvathi >>Sri.Umesh Mashimade >>Sri.Sreekant G. Karkun >>Dean Academic, VTU, Belgaum. >>Member of the Execuitive Council, VTU, Belgaum. >>Member of the Academic Senate, VTU, Belgaum. >>Member of the Academic Senate, VTU, Belgaum. >>Member of the Academic Senate, VTU, Belgaum. >>Principal, NHCE, Bangalore. >>Professor, Rani Channamma University, Belgaum. >>Dean (Student Affairs), Reva GEI, Bangalore >>Chief Librarian, BMSCE, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, SDMCE, Dharwad. >>Chief Librarian, Kit, Tiptur. >>Chief Librarian, JNNCE, Shimoga. >>Chief Librarian, VCET, Puttur. >>Chief Librarian, MSRIT, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, DSCE, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, BNMIT, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, Dr.AIT, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, SJCE, Mysore. >>Chief Librarian, SJBIT, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, KSIT, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, NHCE, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, REVAITM, Bangalore. >>Chief Librarian, REC, Bhalki. >>Asst. Librarian, BEC, Bagalkot. >> >>Organizing Committee Members: >>Dr. H.G. Shekarappa >>Prof. T.M.Prakash >>Prof. Shamshekhar Patil >>Dr. T.N. Roopa >>Sri. Nataraj >>Sri. Ranganath GH >>Sri. Dixit >>Prof. Sreegiri >>Prof. Dulkhed >>PG Coordinator, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >>Special Officer, VTU, Belgaum. >> >> >>Dr. K.R. Mulla >>Organizing Secretary, >>Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, >>“Jnana Sangama” Belgaum-590 018, Karnataka. >>+91-9449873452 (M), +91-9448031969 (M) +91-831-2498191 (O) +91-831-2498192 (Fax) >>Email: Vtuerm12@gmail.com,krmulla@gmail.com krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in >> URL: www.vtu.ac.in >> Conference Website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com >>-- >>Dr. K. R. Mulla, >>University Librarian, >>Visvesvaraya Technological University, >>"Jnana Sangama," >>Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka, India. >> >> >> >> >> >> > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UoM Library Catalog Via Z39.50
by Ishwar Goudar 17 May '12

17 May '12

Dear Professionals, I am happy to announce the availability of * Mysore University Library catalog* via the* Z39.50* *protocol. * Catalogers world over now can copy our MARC21 records at no cost. As you are aware IRSpy maintains the directory of Z39.50 catalogs world over (http://irspy.indexdata.com/) As per this source ours is the first Indian University Library to provide this facility and that too with 100% Connection Reliability as rated by IRspy,The only other Indian Library listed is Delhi Public Library, but with less Connection Reliability as per IRspy. The main reason for high rating our connection reliability is due to our hosting of OPAC on Amazon Cloud through OSS Labs, Bangalore. Our catalog has about 2.5 Lac records in four languages (English, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu), which may not be available in sources such as Library of Congress. Our catalogue hosted through KOHA 3.6 has many unique features and can accessed at URL * http://libcat.mysore-univ.org/ * Mobile Link at URL *http://libcat.mysore-univ.org/* Any Z39.50 client can be used to connect to our database, clients may include your library management system, MARC Edit or other bibliographic tools. Connectivity details are as follows: Host: z3950.mysore-univ.org Port: 7090 Database: biblios Publishing catalog via Z39.50 is an inbuilt feature Koha. I encourage library professionals to use this facility to their advantage. If any other library in the country has made available in India please let me know. *To configure this server in Koha, please follow these steps:* >From Administration, go to Z39.50 clients targets page. Click on button new Z39.50 server, and enter hostname, port and database mentioned above. Enter Z3950 Servers as Mysore University and syntax as MARC21/USMARC. All other fields can be empty. Once completed press Save. *To configure this server in MARC Edit, please follow these steps:* Go to Z3950/SRU client from the tool home page, Click Modify database and then Add Datatabase. Enter hostname, port and database per details above. Enter Z3950 Servers as Mysore University and syntax as MARC21/USMARC. All other fields can be empty. Once completed press Save. Regards, Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser University of Mysore Formerly Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FEW USEFUL ARTICLES
by Mailing List Admin 17 May '12

17 May '12

Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 20:14:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> The (Meta)Data is the Difference 14 May 2012 | Yvette Diven, Publisher & Senior Product Manager Posted to: What's New A forward-thinking librarian established Serials Solutions in 2000 with a simple goal:� offering a service that would reduce the burden on librarians who needed to manage and increase access to the growing number of electronic journals.� The then-small team based in Seattle, Washington, believed that successfully achieving that goal required a strategic commitment to gather, enrich, and share knowledge about the electronic resources that were changing the face of library collections. The result was KnowledgeWorks, the first centrally-maintained, continuously updated e-resource knowledgebase. Over the past decade, Serials Solutions has grown into a global company dedicated to ensuring the future success of libraries as knowledge centers and information gateways.� The authoritative metadata that we maintain each day in our central knowledgebase has grown and evolved to support discovery and management services for today's and tomorrow's library collections global coverage of a vast array of resources from e-journals to eBooks, aggregated databases, Open Access offerings, and more.��Today, KnowledgeWorks remains the core of our Data solutions and supports the Summon® Service Index to provide true web-scale discovery across the full-breadth of library content. As we continue the development of our new Serials Solutions® Knowledgebase, which is the foundation for Intota™ and will be used by all of our other products and services, we can appreciate that the roots of our commitment to authoritative metadata go back even farther than the year 2000—to 1926 and the work of another forward-looking librarian who understood the need for up to date bibliographic and publisher information that supports librarians and their mission. In celebration of the 80th anniversary year of Ulrich’s™ and its continuing value to librarianship and research, we invite you to read the story of Carolyn Ulrich and the origins of Systematic Serials Control. About the Author Yvette Diven Publisher & Senior Product Manager ------------------------------------------- What's Funny About Metadata? Metadata is a comedic playground for some people! Here are a few amusing titles our metadata librarians have some across during the course of their work. 200 ways to bore a business audienceAbsolutely every bed & breakfast in New Mexico, almostConvenience Store PeopleEmergency LibrarianOnline Trombone Journal

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Origiin Newsletter: May 2012
by Mailing List Admin 17 May '12

17 May '12

Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 08:52:52 +0530 From: Bindu Sharma <bindu(a)origiin.com> Dear Friends, Greetings from Origiin! We are pleased to forward (attached) May 2012 edition of Origiin monthly newsletter. This edition has the following columns: Column: What's in name? Latest news Trademark on a Pocket Patents � ON SALE! PATENTALK: Dr. S. Ramamurthy Interesting patent of the month Please reply this mail with *UNSUBSCRIBE* in the subject line to unsubscribe from receiving this newsletter. Have a good day! Best regards, Bindu Sharma Origiin IP Solutions LLP [Intellectual Property Rights]**** Bangalore Phone: +919845693459, +919880213204 Website: www.origiin.com Linkedin Profile: http://in.linkedin.com/in/bindusharma Email: bindu(a)origiin.com, origiin2010(a)gmail.com 1. Download complimentary HANDBOOK on IPR from http://www.origiin.com/download/Handbook%20on%20IPR-Origiin%20IP%20Solution… 2. Blog: http://origiinipae.blogspot.com 3. Special blog for children, they can EARN WHILE LEARN: http://origiin-youngworld.blogspot.com Without patents, the future of your business may be owned by someone else

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Fw: Support the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 16 May '12

16 May '12

FYI. -----Original Message----- From: An informal open list set up by UKSG - Connecting the Information Community On Behalf Of Anna-Lena Johansson Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Support the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Support the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Since the launch of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) in May 2003, the service has received much attention from the library community all over the world. The number of journals included in the directory has risen from approximately 300 to over 7500 and the number is continuously growing. All content can be harvested and integrated into the library's own collection. The University Library at Lund University has on a voluntary basis developed and operates the service. The development of the DOAJ has been partly funded by, amongst others, the Open Society Institute, but from January 1st 2007 no further significant funding was available. In the long run my organization can not commit to the necessary funding without external contributions. We thus rely on your support to DOAJ. A DOAJ membership offers you a tremendous opportunity to generate goodwill and support the Open Access movement as well as earn the appreciation of librarians and publishers. http://www.doaj.org http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=membership&uiLanguage=en Membership Benefits Acknowledgement as a DOAJ Member on the DOAJ Membership Page Access to the list of recently added titles Subscription to e-mail list for DOAJ members Access to list of removed titles The right to use the DOAJ membership in marketing activities Categories and calender year Fees Individuals: Euro 110 Libraries, Universities, Research Centers: Euro 440 Library Consortia, Library Associations: Euro 4 400 Aggregators and other Service Providers: Euro 5 500 Kindest regards, Björn Wittenmark Björn Wittenmark Acting Head Librarian Lund University Libraries --------------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, http://twitter.com/jkvijayakumar -- 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. 1
by Shibu.K.M 16 May '12

16 May '12

Dear Sir/Madam Original research papers are invited for the Journal of Knowledge and Communication Management (JKCM) Vol. 2 No. 1. 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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Regarding Information on Placement into PB4 AGP 9000
by Sridhar Gutam 16 May '12

16 May '12

Dear Friends, I would like to know if anyone is placed in AGP 9000 without assessment till the UGC issued/notified its regulations on API? *As one of the Govt. order says:-after 3 years will move to minimum of PB-4 with academic grade pay of Rs. 9000* Entry pay of Readers, appointed on or after 1.1.2006 till issue of the University Grants Commission Regulations on Minimum Quallfications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2010, i.e., 30.06.2010, be fixed at Rs. 23,890 in PB-3 with an academic grade pay of Rs. 8000. This will also apply to Lecturers (Selection Grade) promoted during the above period. Such Readers/Lecturer (Selection Grade) after 3 years will move to minimum of PB-4 with academic grade pay of Rs. 9000. Please inform me. Thanks Sridhar __________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotech. (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy of Temporary trainee at JRDTML
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 16 May '12

16 May '12

There is a vacancy for temporary trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library. No. posts: one qualification: 1st class M.LISc Duration: upto 31 july 2012 extendable by six months Male candidate preferable. THose desirous of opting for the job may attend an interview on Monday 21 may 2012 at 2.30PM Chudamani -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture on Today at 3.00 PM at JNU Library
by Ramesh C Gaur 16 May '12

16 May '12

Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Cordially invites you to the 5th Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic Depleting Archives and Disintegrating Histories Speaker Ms. Shilpi Rajpal PhD Scholar Department of History University of Delhi Chairperson Prof. Mridula Mukherjee Professor Centre for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067, INDIA. Date: Wednesday, 16th May 2012 at 3:00 pm Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU, New Delhi About the Talk The proposed talk is based on personal experiences of the researcher in various archives and libraries of India. It was her doctoral research that brought her face to face with the working of the Indian archives. The Public Record Act which was passed in 1993 regulates the management, administration and preservation of public records. The talk will highlight weaknesses in the Public Record Act in dealing with present scenario. The Researcher believes that various government departments have little clue regarding the preservation and maintenance of the valuable historical documents that are being look after by them. The art of conserving, classifying and weeding out of these documents largely remains unknown to most of them. It would not be an exaggeration to state that the Indian archives are facing a deep crisis as far the maintenance of its public records is concerned. The talk reveals the dismal condition of archives in India. It further seeks new ways i.e. what more needs to be done in order to preserve the documental legacy of India. About the Speaker Ms. Shilpi Rajpal is PhD Scholar in the Department of History, University of Delhi. At present, she is in final phase of her thesis writing entitled ‘ Madness and Delinquency in Colonial North India ’ 1850-1947’. She was awarded the University Teaching Assistantship in 2009 for the period of four years in the University of Delhi. She has also taught as a Guest Lecturer in Department of Germanic and Romance Studies, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi (August 2007 – March 2009). She has presented papers in several national and International Conferences. 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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One-day Workshop on ScienceDirect: Amrita-Bangalore :15/5/2012
by suresh kumar kk 15 May '12

15 May '12

Dear Professional friends, Subject:One-day Workshop on ScienceDirect. It is our great pleasure to inform you that Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Bangalore Campus, Department of Library and Information Center is organizing a One-day Workshop on ScienceDirect on Friday,18th May 2012. We request all of you to make convenient to attend this training program or depute your staff members for the same. Kindly confirm your participation by Email/Phone/Fax Advantages of the workshop: 1)Better understanding of the product/Science Direct. 2)Better utility for the college. 3)Better research outputs for the Institute. 4)Motivating the students and Library staff. 5)Promotion of research in the University. Who can Participate? Librarians & Faculty members Fees: For Elsevier member - No Fee Non-members - Rs.150/- This is for your kind information & needful. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, -- K.K.Suresh Kumar Librarian Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham School of Engineering School of Business BANGALORE CAMPUS Kasavanahalli- off:Sarjapura Road Carmelaram Post Bangalore-560 035 KARNATAKA. Ph:080-25183700 /Fax:080-28440092/ Mobile:9448519116 & 9845863409 e-contact: kk_suresh(a)blr.amrita.edu mv_sivappa(a)blr.amrita.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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REQUEST FOR POSTPONING THE REFRESHER COURSE -REG
by Sunny Joseph 15 May '12

15 May '12

Sir, June 24 is the NET examination. As many prospective participants may be appearing for the NET/JRF examination, kindly postpone the refresher course to July, if possible. Sunny Joseph,Librarian Govt.Institute of Advanced Study in Edication, Thrissur,Kerala. Message: 1 Date: Sat, 12 May 2012 11:17:56 +0530 From: Pushpendra Sengar <ppssengar79(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 21/6/2012 to 11/7/2012 Message-ID: <CAHoCA9B96x765ZHiKFSC8hQ8pKk3e2=k1ZVdanUGLBy7BRShgw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dear, The UGC-Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong, in association with Department of Library and Information Science, NEHU is going to organize a refresher courses in *Library and Information Science *from 21/6/2012 to 11/7/2012. Applications are invited for refresher courses from college/university Teachers and Librarians and Assistant Librarian, Documentation Officer and Information Scientist on the prescribed application form that can be downloaded from http://www.ascnehu.com/Announcements.aspx The application form should be duly forwarded by the Principal/Head of the institution/Head of the PG Department. Selected applicants must obtain their release orders from their college/university/institution before joining the course. For further details you may contact to: Prof. M.M. Raza, Department of Library & Information Science, NEHU, Shillong Tel: 0364-2723146; 9774480727 (M) masoomr(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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Fwd: Annual Award for the Best Libri Student Paper 2012
by Shamprasad Pujar 14 May '12

14 May '12

Dear All, This could be of interest to some of you. Please see the forwarded message for further details. best Regards, Dr S.M. Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ========================= ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <Alice.Keller(a)degruyter.com> Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 2:08 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] Annual Award for the Best Libri Student Paper 2012 To: ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Annual Award for the Best Libri Student Paper 2012 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Since 1950, through 62 volumes, Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services has been a leader among scholarly journals in the international library world. As part of its strategy to remain one of the premier library journals and to encourage new writers, Libri is issuing a call for "Best Student Paper of 2012." This competition supports Libri's goal of publishing the best articles from the next generation of library and information science professionals. We are proud once again to recognize the very best article with his special award. Students at all levels* are invited to submit single-authored articles with clarity and authority. There is no stated theme. Research papers should address one of the significant issues facing today's librarians and information professionals. Case studies, best practices and pure research papers are all welcome. * Length: approx. 5,000-7,000 words * Language: English * Deadline: June 30, 2012 * Papers should have been written not earlier than January 1, 2011. The best paper will be selected by an independent panel consisting of selected members of the Editorial Board, the Advisory Board and other international experts. Submissions will be judged on the basis of * originality of thought and observation * depth of research and scholarship * topicality of problems addressed * the international readership of the journal The article will be published in the 2012:4 issue and will be available under open access on http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/libr.2012.62.issue-1/issue-files/libr.2012.… The author of the winning article will be honoured with an award of 500.00 EUR and with a complimentary subscription to Libri for 2013. If the quality of competition warrants some papers may be designated as honourable mention and the authors will receive complementary subscriptions to Libri for 2013. The normal provision to the author of e-prints and one complete issue applies to all winners. Manuscripts should be sent to the Libri Editorial Office, Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Mies-van-der-Rohe-Str. 1, D- 80707, München, Germany. Electronic submissions to alice.keller(a)degruyter.com. Author instructions and further indications of the scope of papers suitable for publication in Libri are available at: http://www.degruyter.com/view/supplement/s18658423_Hinweise_f_r_Autoren_de.… There will be time before publication to format winning entries into Libri format, but entrants are encouraged to review our Guidelines for authors before submission. All submissions should include a cover sheet confirming: * the name of the institution where the student is or was enrolled * the dates when the student is or was enrolled * the date when the paper was written and the course for which it was prepared * Exception: Senior information scholars returning to school for additional degrees outside the field of library and information science are not eligible for this award. ***************** Dr. Alice Keller Editorial Director, Library and Information Science & History De Gruyter Saur Mies-van-der-Rohe-Str. 1 D-80807 München, Germany Tel. +49 (0)89 76 902-253 Mobile. ++49 (0)175 439 1681 Fax. +49 (0)89 76 902-350 Email: alice.keller(a)degruyter.com **************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need articles and suggestions towards research topic
by chikkamanju 14 May '12

14 May '12

Dear Professionals, I am have Pre-registered for research program at Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. I have selected my research topic entitled " Information Seeking Behaviour of Law Practitioners in Mysore District: A survey " Under the guidance of Dr. Adithya Kumari, H, Associate Professor, Dept of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. Dear LIS friends please send my research topic related articles and suggestions if any. Thanking you, Mr. Chikkamanju University of Mysore, Mysore, Manasagangothri-06. -- 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 DIGITAL RESOURCES IN HIGHER ACADEMIC RESEARCH
by B. RAVII VVENKAT 14 May '12

14 May '12

Dear I am pleased to inform you that the *UNIVERSITY LIBRARY , TUMKUR UNIVERSITY, TUMKUR* and Centre for Rural Social Documentation is organising National Conference : Digital Resources in Higher Academic Research on*27th June 2012 * *TUMKUR UNIVERSITY* Tumkur University was established during the year 2004 as a separate entity to cater to the needs of thousands of young aspirants of higher education in Tumkur region. The University blossomed in the era of globalization in which economies of the world were being transformed from their original closed self sustaining structure to the globalized context, where they could expose themselves to the competitive world. *UNIVERSITY LIBRARY* University Library was established in2004 with the objective of providing information for all the users in the university education. The Centre for Rural Social Documentation supports teaching, learning, scholarship, and integrated education in the Indian tradition by providing access to, and facilitating the use of a broad array of information resources. It is commited to excellent service and open inquiry in an environment of academic freedom. *THE CONFERENCE: *The Theme of the conference : Digital Resources in Higher Academic Research - Availability of Digital Resources - Collection Development of Digital Resources - Organisation of Digital Resources - Preservation of Digital Resources - Resources and User Interface - Trends in Digital Resources *CALL FOR PAPERS* The Interested participants are invited to send the paper by 25-05-2012 to *basralravi(a)gmail.com* The paper should include the title, author's name, mailing address, and telephone number and E-mail ID. Kindly send Hard copy and soft copy of the paper. Last Date for Registration : 31 May 2012 *Who Can Participate* Librarians, Information professionals, teachers, research scholars and students of library and information science. Publication: Selected papers of the conference will be brought as Edited book with ISBN after revision. REGISTRATION FEE Working professionals Rs. 400 Research Scholars Rs. 300 Students Rs. 200 D.D. may be drawn in favour of FINANCE OFFICER, TUMKUR UNIVERSITY, TUMKUR Please send your duly filled registration form along with the registration fees to the: Organising Secretary National Conference on Digital Resources in Higher Academic Research University Library Dr. V.S.Acharya Memorial Block, Tumkur University, Tumkur-572103. Further Details Contact B.Ravivenkat Organising Secretary NCDRHAR Deputy Librarian Tumkur University Tumkur -572103 Ph: 9535889685, basralravi(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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Metadata & Semantics for Open Access Repositories, Research Information Systems and Infrastructures 2012
by Imma Subirats 14 May '12

14 May '12

* I apologize if you receive this message more than once!* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Special Track on Metadata & Semantics for Open Access Repositories, Research Information Systems and Infrastructures http://mtsr2012.uca.es/track_open_access.php - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Part of the Sixth International Conference on Metadata and Semantic Research (MTSR'12) 28-30 November 2012 - Cádiz (Spain) http://mtsr2012.uca.es/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIM The aim of the Special Track on Metadata & Semantics for Open Access Repositories, Research Information Systems and Infrastructures is to serve as a discussion forum for experts to present recent results and experiences, establish liaisons with other groups, and reflect on the state-of-the-art of metadata and semantic aspects of open access repositories, research information systems and data management in research infrastructures. SCOPE Handling metadata and semantics is an issue of increasing significance in open access repositories and research information systems (the commonly known as CRIS). Furthermore, research infrastructures of various disciplines need to manage vast amount of data sets that are produced on a daily basis and need rich and high quality metadata to assist in storing, discovering, processing, preserving and re-using them. Taming the complexity of metadata and semantics in open access repositories, CRIS and research infrastructures is a major challenge and the subject of intense ongoing activities worldwide. The impact of these efforts can be very significant, including aspects like semantic interoperability among systems, reduced cost of information exchange and integration, availability of advanced mechanisms for discovery, navigation and preservation, wide re-use of data and services across disciplines and availability of high quality, reliable value-added services. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TOPICS Topics include but are not limited to contributions dealing with the following issues: • Metadata and knowledge representation in open access repositories, research information systems and research infrastructures • Information standards and specifications for open access repositories, research information systems and research infrastructures • Achieving semantic interoperability in open access repositories, research information systems and research infrastructures • Application of semantic web technologies in open access repositories, research information systems and research infrastructures • Support of advanced features for metadata: compound objects, complex relationships, handling heterogeneous content, multi-linguality, versioning, etc. • Information exchange, aggregation and integration in open access repositories, research information systems and research infrastructures • Information mining and extraction in open access repositories, research information systems and research infrastructures • Infrastructures for data sets (e.g. scientific data, public sector information) • Metadata interoperability for research infrastructures across disciplines • Metadata quality in open access repositories, research information systems and research infrastructures • Mechanisms, tools and infrastructures for shared services, including but not limited to: • Persistent identification • Authority control • Online viewing/streaming of digital content • Metadata transformations • Digital preservation workflow and mechanisms and impact on metadata • Value-added services based on open access repositories, research • information systems and research infrastructures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IMPORTANT DATES • 20 July 2012: Paper submission (PDF File formatted in Springer LNCS style) • 1 September 2012: Acceptance (or rejection) notification • 15 September 2012: Camera-ready, revised version of accepted papers • 28-30 November 2012: MTSR'12 at University of Cadiz - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PROGRAM COMMITTEE (to be completed) • Hugo Besemer Wageningen UR Library, The Netherlands • Les Carr University of Southampton, UK • Antonella De Robbio University of Padova, Italy • Gordon Dunshire University of Strathclyde, UK • Paola Gargiulo CASPUR, Italy • Kris Jack Mendeley, UK • Keith Jeffery Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK • Brigitte Jörg German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), Germany • Thomas Krichel Open Library Society, USA • Alicia López Medina Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) Spain • Paolo Manghi Institute of Information Science and Technologies-Italian National Research Council (ISTI-CNR) Italy • Natalia Manola University of Athens, Greece • Brian Matthews Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK • Joachim Schöpfel University of Lille, France • Panagiotis Stathopoulos National Documentation Centre, Greece • Friedrich Summann Bielefeld University Library, Germany • Yannis Tzitzikas University of Crete and ICS-FORTH, Greece • Chris Wilper DURASPACE, USA • Marcia Zeng Kent State University, USA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SUBMISSIONS Interested authors can submit either full papers (12 pages) or short papers (6 pages) reporting on either mature or ongoing research. Papers should be original and not previously submitted to other venues. Submission will be available through the EasyChair submission system https://www.easychair.org/account/signin.cgi?conf=mtsr2012. If you haven't an EasyChair account yet, you'll be asked to create it before you can access the MTSR'12 page. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SELECTION OF BEST PAPERS TO BE INCLUDED IN: The submissions to the Special Track will be reviewed by at least two members of the Program Committee. Accepted papers will be published in the book of MTSR'12 proceedings by Springer (CCIS Series http://www.springer.com/computer?SGWID=0-146-6-466612-0) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SPECIAL TRACK CHAIRS • Imma Subirats, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Italy) • Nikos Houssos, National Documentation Centre (Greece) For your intention to submit a paper, or any other inquiry, contact the track chairs via email Imma.Subirats(a)fao.org or nhoussos(a)ekt.gr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ABOUT MTSR'12 The 6th International Conference on Metadata and Semantics Research (MTSR'12) will be hosted by the University of Cadiz in Spain from 28th to 30th November, 2012. MTSR'12 targets researchers and practitioners from the fields of metadata and semantics research as well as applications of the semantic web and related technologies. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Looking forward to seeing you in Cádiz! 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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Fwd: Koha workshop is postponed
by gipelibrary pune 14 May '12

14 May '12

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! I am sorry to inform you that the "National level workshop on Koha: an Integrated Library Management Software from 28-30 May 2012 at GIPE, Pune" is postponed due to some unavoidable circumstances. We will update you soon with new dates. Any inconvenience caused is regretted. Thanks and Regards 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 Email: gipelibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.gipe.ac.in On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:54 AM, gipelibrary pune <gipelibrary(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Dear Professionals > > I am pleased to announce a national level workshop on Koha: an Integrated > Library Management Software from 28-30 May 2012. Purpose of the workshop is > to familiarize participants with Koha, an open source software. Training > provides all the technical know-how to the participants from the > installation, customization, backup / restore, upgrade as well as running > various modules of the software. Koha is used widely in India as well as > all over the world. Many libraries are switching over to Koha from > proprietary software. > > Venue: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune > > Koha Software supports all modules of Library Management System such as > Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serials Control and Web based OPAC, > etc. The software is UNICODE compliant and runs on any operating system > such as Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, and Solaris. > > Workshop Contents > > Introduction to LibLiveCD and Installation of LibLiveCD > Koha Introduction & Features Overview > Koha System Set-up > Hands on training on Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serial Control > & OPAC > MARC 21 Introduction > Conversion of Existing Data to Koha > Koha Multilingual Support > Data Import and Export > Koha backup/restore > Koha upgrade > OPAC Customization > Koha System Administration > > Workshop Timings: 10.00 am to 05.30 pm (28 - 30 May 2012) > > Resource Persons > > Dr. Nanaji Shewale, GIPE, Pune > Dr. Sunita Barve, NCRA, Pune > Mr Koustubha Kale, Anant Corporation, Thane (Mumbai) > > Workshop Registration Fees - Rs. 1500/- only that includes a Workshop Kit > on CD-ROM and Working Lunch. Accommodation is available at extra cost. > > Last Date for Registration: 22 May, 2012 > > Payment: A Demand Draft / Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour > of “Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE)", payable at Pune > should reach the workshop coordinator on or before 22 May 2012. > > Registration Form > > Participants Name: ------------------------------------- > > Name and Address of the Organization: > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > Email (Personal): ---------------------------------------- > > Email (official): ---------------------------------------- > > Mobile: ---------------------------------------- > > Telephone: ---------------------------------------- > > Do you require accommodation during the workshop? Yes/No > > Demand Draft Number: ------------------------------------- > > Name of the Bank: ---------------------------------------- > > Amount: ------------------------------------------ > > Date: ------------------------------------------ > > Signature of the participant: ---------------------------------- > > Thanking you > Dr Nanaji Shewale > Koha Workshop Coordinator and 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 > http://www.gipepune.com <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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Informatics Endowment Lecture Series on Digital Libraries -9
by khaiser nikam 14 May '12

14 May '12

Dear LIS-Forum Members, I am pleased to inform you all that the department of Library and Information science is organizing its Informatics Endowment Lecture Series-9 this year also. The invitation is given below with the information about previous lecture series Kindly attend in large number especially those who are doing PhD course work. Regards -Khaiser University of Mysore Department of Studies in Library and Information Science Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006 ENDOWMENT LECTURE SERIES ON DIGITAL LIBRARIES-9 on Changing Face of Research in Digital Era BY Dr.N.R. Srinivasa Raghavan Senior Vice President - Advanced Analytics Global Decision Management Citicorp Bengaluru Sri. N. V. Sathyanarayana CMD , Inforatics India Ltd. Bengaluru Will be the Guest of Honour Prof. S. N. Hegde Former Vice Chancellor University of Mysore Mysore Will Preside Your are Cordially Invited Date & Time Saturday 19th May 2012 at 11.30 AM Venue International School of Information Management Opp. Jaylaxmivilas Mansion Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006 Faculty Members & Students Prof. Khaiser Nikam Chairperson RSVP : 9845328672 Earlier Informatics Endowment Lecture Series on Digital Libraries:  The Inaugural lecture on “Beyond Search Engines: Putting information back in the centre stage of information technology” was delivered by Prof. S. Sadagopan, Director, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore on 10th November 2001.  The second lecture on “Digital Library: Technology, Law, the Society and the four Cs” was delivered by Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Head, Division of Information Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore on 24th October 2002.  The third lecture on “Privacy - Preserving Data Mining” was delivered by Prof. Jayanth R. Haritsa, Supercomputer Education & Research Centre & Department of Computer Science & Automation Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore On 27th August 2004.  The fourth lecture series on “Making Visual Media Interactive” was delivered by Dr. P. Ananda, Managing Director, Microsoft Research Lab India Private Limited, Bangalore, on 10th October 2005.  The fifth lecture series on “Text mining for Knowledge Discovery from Biomedical Digital Libraries “ BY Prof. Vijay. V Raghavan, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, the Centre for Advanced Computing Studies, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, USA , on Thursday , 27th March 2008.  The sixth lecture was by Dr.Chintan Mehtha, Director,India Incubation “Cellar”, Yahoo India ! Research & Development Bangalore on the topic ”Managing Innovations” on 6th of March 2009.  The seventh lecture was by Prof.Srinivas Ramani, PhD, of International Institute of Information Technology, 26/C, Electronic City, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560 100on the topic ”Structured Information and information Technology” held on Wednesday the 10 the of Feb, 2010.  The eighth ecture was by Sri. Raghavendra U. Udupa of Microsoft Research India , Bnagalore on the topic “Technology for the Multilingual World” held on April 30th 2011. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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let us learn the KASHMIR UNIVERSITY LIBRARY PRACTICES- PLEASE READ COMPLETELY
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 14 May '12

14 May '12

Helo friends I want to share few experiences that are unique in Indian Library situation. You must have never heard in academic libraries. Please read in full and express your impression. 1. Prof. (Dr.) Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University with the suggestion of the University Librarian, nominated two prominent citizens on their University Library Committee to get their support in developing the library. Mr Shaik Ghulam Rasool, former Chief secretary of the State and present MLC + Prominent medical practitioner Prof. (Dr.) G.Q Allaqaband. This unique strategy had helped a lot for the development of University Library system as their influence was very useful. How- please read? 2. In recent Library Committee meeting on 7 May 2012, When Dr. REYAZ RUFAI, University Librarian had put up the proposals and asked for the budget, for automating the departmental libraries. Mr. Rasool immediately without lapse of time sanctioned Rs 50 lakhs from his constituency fund. It is a wonderful gesture on his part and support is highly admirable by the whole library profession in and outside country. 3. When other proposals such as establishment of book bank came Prof. (Dr.) G.Q Allaqaband, immediately promised to get the fund from Local MLA and MP. Prof. (Dr.) G.Q Allaqaband is a well respected citizen and has great influence in the State. Next day through his influence and contacts got Rs 20 lakhs from Mr Irfan Shah, MLA and Rs 10 Lakhs from Dr Mustafa Kamal, MLA. It is presumed that much more is in offing through these prominent citizens. 4. Prof. (Dr.) Talat Ahmad, VC wanted to link the University Library to the Public Libraries and extend the services to the common man using ICT. These words he suggested in his opening remarks. Look at the concern for the common man. The VC wants to provide a separate cell in the University Library for Members of Civil Society to get access to wonderful resources available in the library. 5. I found many innovative ideas for discussion in this meeting. I sensed that the Kashmir University authorities and people of the State have scholarship and even now they want to promote scholarship through optimum use of Knowledge resources. 6. I have realized many things from this meeting --and there is lot to learn from them such as attitude to the library management and services. I respectfully adore and appreciate all of them for their contribution for the development of the library services. You all may be aware that the ALLAMA IQBAL LIBRARY (Kashmir University Library) is one of the best managed libraries using the ICT extensively. The Librarian and the staff needs appreciation from all the professionals. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, (UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR: 2009-11)(FACULTY, Dept or Library & Information Science, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY:1975-2008), Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) (2007-11)Plot No: A-194, H.No- 1-8-10/1,Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) 9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(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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DRTC Colloquium (2) 2011-2013
by Mayukh Biswas 12 May '12

12 May '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8TH Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore – 560059 DRTC Colloquium (2) 2011-2013 *TQM and Marketing in Libraries* * * * * *Abstract* * * Since the 1960's, the most widely taught marketing concept was the marketing mix theory: the 4Ps (product, price, place and promotion)--so clean, so neat, so inappropriate for libraries. Marketing theory cannot always be so succinctly described since relationships are by their nature complex. Marketing and Total Quality Management (TQM) are closely and clearly interlinked. Marketing focuses on capturing and analysing customers' needs; TQM involves the question of whether products and services do correspond to customers' expectations and needs and whether both are congruent with each other. TQM has been defined as "a systematic process which focuses on understanding customer needs and improving customer services". The implementation of TQM in the Library is a useful way to evaluate the quality of library services and provide goals for improvement. One especially beneficial aspect of TQM is its emphasis on continuous improvement. The most important condition of effective library services is to support continuous enriching dialog between the library and society by agreeing upon quality targets, which relate to the maintenance or improvement of quality standards. The library staffs carry the responsibility for the results of their work and for reaching the agreed targets. This colloquia highlights the recent trends and future of the TQM in libraries. FACETS SPEAKERS Introduction Mayukh Biswas Marketing Library Services Amit Kumar Shaw TQM Subhashis Das Service Sector Applications in Libraries Anurodh Kumar Sinha Conclusion Sonali Kishore Kalani Venue : DRTC Classroom, Date: 16th May, 2012 Time : 02:00 P.M. All are cordially invited. Dr. M. Krishnamurthy Colloquium Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Save our beloved lis-forum from others' greed
by Prabalkishore Maity 12 May '12

12 May '12

To all respected members, Let us be aware and resist any kind of commercialization or exploitation (if any) of our beloved and very own lis- forum. There are some sites which used to be blogs earlier and later became full site. Once you open these kind of sites you could observe the site full of advertisements and only serves the owner’s pecuniary interests and are used with a sole focus of commercial exploitation. In such a case, the owner of such a site generally uses tools such as Google ad sense(used most widely by the owners), Ad World Network, AdAgency1, AdBonus, AdDynamix , Penny web Networks, AdOrigin,AdPepper <http://www.adpepper.com/> AdSmart<http://www.adsmart.net/>, etc. and earn huge money every month. We have to be careful to save our beloved lis-forum from becoming a money making tool to serve an individual’s pecuniary greed, if any. Most of us may not be aware of such money generating tools and may think sometimes what a nice job a site owner is doing and I found quite a few times one donates money to such sites as gifts wrongly acknowledging the effort. In this way these kind of sites not only earn money and make fat bank balance but also exploit one’s emotion.My earnest request to all is to save our forum from such traps and save its heritage. Wish you all in good health Prabal Kishore Maity. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mr Sheik Ghulam Rasool, MLC, KASHMIR -wonderful gesture to Kashmir University
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 12 May '12

12 May '12

THIS IS THE NEWS PUBLISHED IN GREATER KASHMIR- NEWSPAPER Srinagar, May 7: Former Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and present MLC Sheikh Ghulam Rasool donated Rs 50 lakh to Allama Iqbal Library, Kashmir University from his constituency development fund. Sheikh Ghulam Rasool who is also a member of the AIL committee said he will persuade the MPs to get some help from the Government of India on extending budgetary support to AIL and the Kashmir University. “This big gesture from Sheikh Ghulam Rasool was appreciated by everybody at the meeting . Vice chancellor Prof Talat also appreciated his magnanimous gesture and hoped that others will also come forward to help in the growth and development of the AIL,” a KU spokesman said in a statement. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, (UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR: 2009-11)(FACULTY, Dept or Library & Information Science, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY:1975-2008), Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) (2007-11)Plot No: A-194, H.No- 1-8-10/1,Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) 9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(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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Clarification about LIS-Forum service
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 12 May '12

12 May '12

Dear Members, There seem to be some confusion about the continuity of the LIS-Forum discussion list amongst some of the members. In my posting about the closure of NCSI, all that I had said about LIS-Forum was that there is a possibility that the LIS-Forum service could be administered from a different institute/organization. I haven't said anything about shutting down the list. Let me reassure all the members that the service will NOT be stopped, but there is a possibility that the service provider may change. Some institutions/organizations have already offered to continue the lis-forum service from their domains. I would like to thank all such offers. However, for the present, the list will continue from IISc domain and I'll keep you posted when it is time for the continuity of the LIS-Forum service from a different institution/organization. With best wishes, - Francis JRDTML, IISc Bengaluru - 560 012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Solution to closure of LIS forum
by Praveen K C 12 May '12

12 May '12

Dear Members, Few days ago we heard a bad news about the closure of LIS mail updates. But there is a simple solution to run LIS forum mailing list free of cost! Create a gmail account in the name of LIS forum and in this account create a google group with appropriate name. Once the group is created, automatically we get a new e-mail ID for the group (e.g., lisforum(a)googlegroups.com) and a simple webpage(http://groups.google.com). The owner who created this group has to invite the members with the help of the link provided. Once the invited members accept the invitation they are into the group. Owner can regulate the group members with different options provided there in the group and member settings. Owner can set any member as a moderator. Now the owner and moderator can moderate the messages coming to the group. Once a member posts the message, a mail will come for moderation to owner and moderator. There are plenty of options enough to successfully run a group. I have initiate tow groups in the interest of research scholars. One is Mysore university level (mysoreuniversity(a)googlegroups.com) and another is all India level (ramgnsc(a)googlegroups.com) The groups are running successfully from past 2-3 years. I hope LIS forum will not come to an end but will have a new beginning! Thanking you with best regards, Praveen KC CSIR-SRF DOS in Physics University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore-570006 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR PAPER
by M. Ram 12 May '12

12 May '12

The Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) is a peer-reviewed journal (half yearly) will be published by editorial board of JLICT (first issue will be published in July 2012). JLICT is dedicated to increasing the depth of the subject across disciplines with the ultimate aim of expanding knowledge of the subject. * Call for Papers JLICT will cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The journal 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 We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to: jlict2012(a)rediffmail.com 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: Copyright transfer with a statement: I transferred all the right of my/our article (Title) to the Managing Editors of the “Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology’. And I also stated that I will be responsible for information, data submitted in my article/paper. This is my own and original work and I have not sent anywhere for the publication /presentation. 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 last date of acceptance papers is 25/05/2012 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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If there is a will there is a way
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 12 May '12

12 May '12

Dear professional friends The lisforum has been an obsession for the professional friends all over India and abroad. The shock among the professionals were visible in the many messages that appear in the forum. Some suggestions to keep alive the forum also were found posted. The NCSI has been doing a wonderful job of maintaining the forum for quiet long. It is not the simple task of allotting some server space and maintaining the software to be appreciated. The intellectual task of moderating the messages without any bias needs sincere appreciation. Who will take up this responsibility?  I openly call upon the Indian Library Association or any other State Library Association to take up the matter and do a wonderful job without any bias. The financial responsibility involved shall be shared by the members. Hope the ILA or any other state association will come forward. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 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] Closure of NCSI
by Mailing List Admin 12 May '12

12 May '12

Dear All, This is really shock hearing news that NCSI department is going to close. Tbe IT exposure which we have got at NCSI is uncomparable to exposure which we are getting in other institute in India. What we are today is due to NCSI only which was a great initiative taken by Late Dr. T.B. Rajashekhar Sir. This Information and Knowledge Centre is well known in all the information corner of the world. NCSI has provided a platform to all NCSIans to serve the country with its valuable information and knowledge resources. Hoping Dr. Francis Jaykanth Sir keeping us abreast with LIS forum and NCSI Net activites through IISc server. With Regards, Romesh Chander Assistant Librarian, Central Library Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra(Jammu) Mob. No. 09906318466 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Your right is to work only, but never to the fruit thereof. Be not instrumental in making your actions bear fruit, nor let your attachment be to inaction." ____________________________________________________________________ With Best Regards, Romesh Chander Assistant Librarian, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra(Jammu) . On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:06 AM, <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. NCSI: A Melancholic end (Vasanth) > 2. Re: Closure of NCSI (Yalagouda Patil) > 3. Re: Closure of NCSI (Mohan Kulkarni) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 02:57:39 +0800 (SGT) > From: Vasanth <gooche_1981(a)yahoo.co.in> > To: LIS forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] NCSI: A Melancholic end > Message-ID: > <1336589859.61541.YahooMailNeo(a)web193402.mail.sg3.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Sir/Madam, > > It is very sad to know the closure of NCSI > (National Centre for Scientific Information). Since its inception in 1983 NCSI > has played a very significant role in providing support for enhancing the quality > of LIS education in India through its flagship program of training LIS graduates in Information and Knowledge Management (IKM). NCSI, through its IKM training program not only trained our young > LIS professionals to manage digital information, NCSI laid the foundation for redesigning > and re-modifying LIS curriculum in many universities across India to move with > the changing information landscape. > > NSCI has also provided a way to many of the > LIS professionals who trained in IKM program to move to corporate world. Today > we can see many of the LIS professionals working in corporate sector with new > and diversified designations (information scientists, information manager, > knowledge manager, information executives, domain experts etc.). > > Another significant contribution of NSCI is > the establishment of India?s first institutional repository for archiving > scholarly communications of the IISc research output. NSCI has also played a > major role in imparting training for establishing IR in many of the research > organizations and universities in India. > > It is appropriate to remember Late T. B. > Rajshekar for making NCSI one of the best institutes for training Library graduates > in Information and Knowledge Management. NCSI under his leadership had seen > tremendous growth. When he was heading the institute NCSI was the entry point > for many of the LIS graduates for repositioning their career in LIS profession. > His sudden and untimely death made NCSI orphaned. > > The only way to offer tribute to T. B. > Rajshekar sir is through keep LIS forum active. Hope Dr. Francis Jaykanth would > be succeeding in keeping LIS forum running through IISc server and abreast all > of us every day as it has been since 1997. > ? > ------------------------- > 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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Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 21/6/2012 to 11/7/2012
by Pushpendra Sengar 12 May '12

12 May '12

Dear, The UGC-Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong, in association with Department of Library and Information Science, NEHU is going to organize a refresher courses in *Library and Information Science *from 21/6/2012 to 11/7/2012. Applications are invited for refresher courses from college/university Teachers and Librarians and Assistant Librarian, Documentation Officer and Information Scientist on the prescribed application form that can be downloaded from http://www.ascnehu.com/Announcements.aspx The application form should be duly forwarded by the Principal/Head of the institution/Head of the PG Department. Selected applicants must obtain their release orders from their college/university/institution before joining the course. For further details you may contact to: Prof. M.M. Raza, Department of Library & Information Science, NEHU, Shillong Tel: 0364-2723146; 9774480727 (M) masoomr(a)yahoo.com -- *Pushpendra Pratap Singh Sengar (P.P.S.Sengar) * *Sr. Assistant Librarian INMANTEC Institutions * Adhyatmit Nagar, Dasna Railway Crossing, Delhi-Hapur Bypass (NH-24) Ghaziabad (201009) U.P. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UKSG Annual Conference videos
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 12 May '12

12 May '12

UKSG Conference, the annual get-together for librarians, publishers and academics, was held in Glasgow, Scotland (26-28 March 2012). The main presentation videos are now available and you can also read the reports.You can find the links from the weblog http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/ An important presentation on the future of ILMS "The web-scale library – a global approach" (by Marshall Breeding) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Slby_BYDs0 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library professionals required @ MEFGI, Rajkot
by kaushik rao 12 May '12

12 May '12

Dear All, Marwadi Education Foundation’s Group of Institutions, Rajkot Gujarat invites application from young Library professionals for various positions like, Assistant Librarian, Library Assistant and Library Trainee. The candidates will also get an opportunity to work in all the sections of the library in a very good academic and ICT environment. Those who have appeared for M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/> examination can also apply for the post of library trainee, but have to produce the proof of completion at the time of interview; Selected *Candidates have to appear for interview at their own cost.* Resume (preferably MS-Word File ) with two references indicating date of birth, age, year of passing and percentage of marks starting from SSC, with other personal and professional details may please be sent to the under signed over email to : Email: hr(a)marwadieducation.edu.in or kaushik.rao(a)marwadieducation.edu.in Thanking you, *---------------* *Kaushik Rao* *Officer - LIS* *Cell: 9099939585 <callto:9099939585>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Continue LIS-Forum
by Dr. (Mrs) Kamlesh Goel 11 May '12

11 May '12

I also support to N. Shailaja's views as we should not think about the name but should provide a valuable platform to Library science professionals. -- k.goel Dr.(Mrs) Kamlesh Goel Deputy Director NASSOC, ICSSR 35, Ferozshah Road New Delhi - 110001 Phone: 95+011-23073438 http://bhaagavathkatha.blogspot.in/ http://kamleshgoel.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need help
by Mailing List Admin 11 May '12

11 May '12

Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 16:05:10 +0530 (IST) From: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> I am trying to reach any LIS faculty member of Osmania University. Can anyone help me please? Swati Bhattacharyya -------------------------------------------------- Librarian Indian Institute of Management Joka Diamond Harbor Road Calcutta - 700104 Phone: 091-33-24678300 Extn: 416 FAX: 091-33-2467-8062 Email: swati @iimcal.ac.in -------------------------------------------------- > Friends: > > Both the Government and the academia in the UK are taking positive steps > to bring all of UK science into open access. The UK Government has > enlisted a celebrity like Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia fame to promote open > access. But in India neither the Government (the Ministers of HRD and S&T, > the Secretaries of the different science departments, chairman of the UGC) > nor the leaders in the academic world (with a few exceptions) have shown > any enthusiasm for mandating open access to publicly funded research. I > wrote a short article in the North Indian editions of Indian > Express:Â http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cancel-the-subscription/946723/0. > I give below a blog post from 'scienceintelligence' and a short writeup > from Wired.UK. > > Best wishes. > > Arun > > > FromÂ http://scienceintelligence.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/oa-free-gateway-to-uk-r… > > OA: free Gateway to UKÂ Research > The UK governmentâsÂ Department for Business, Innovation and Skills > (BIS)Â recently released a report â titled âInnovation and Research > Strategy for Growthâ â stating that all scientific research funded by > British taxpayers will be made available online free of charge. The > website, to be called âGateway to Researchâ, will eventually > incorporate research funded by other bodies, under the governmentâs > plan.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â It has been > observed that much of the high-energy physics research community currently > uses a system of open access online publishing. The arxiv.org website, an > online repository set up in > 1991, offers almost all high-energy physics research for free. Despite > this, established physics journals have reported no decrease in > subscriptions. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Janet Finch, former vice-chair ofKeele University,UK, has been assigned > the responsibility to investigate how theUKmight set up something similar > for all its taxpayer-funded science. She is expected to report in the > first half of 2012 but, meanwhile, the UK Research Councils will be > reminded that research papers from the work they fund should be made as > widely available as possible. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â > Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The > announcement is reportedly part of a growing trend towards open access, > following the success of the free journalsÂ PLoS OneÂ andÂ Nature > Scientific Reports.Â > http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/innovation/docs/i/11-1387-innovation-a… > > http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-05/08/jimmy-wales-open-access-scie… > > > Jimmy Wales: charging to access publicly-funded research makes 'no sense' > ByÂ Olivia Solon > 08 May 12 > > > It makes "no sense" to charge the taxpaying public to access academic > research that they funded in the first place, argues Jimmy Wales, the > founder ofÂ Wikipedia. > > > Wales has been consulted by the government to help make all > taxpayer-funded academic research in the UK available online. The > initiative was announcedÂ last weekÂ by universities and science minister > David Willetts. He will help the Department for Business, Innovation and > Skills and the UK Research Councils to develop new ways to distribute > research data and studies. > Wales told Wired.co.uk in an interview: "Particularly in a time of > austerity, it makes no sense to charge the public (through their taxes) to > support research, and then to charge them again to read the very research > that they paid for. The authors don't get paid, the reviewers don't get > paid, and yet the traditional journals sell for a lot of money. A nice > spot at the trough, if you can get it, but it's time for us to disrupt > things." > Wales was talking about major academic publishers including Elsevier, > Springer and Wiley-Blackwell, which charge high subscription charges, > which libraries and other publicly funded bodies are forced to buy in very > large bundles for hundreds of thousands of pounds. As a result, the > publishersÂ have impressive profit marginsÂ -- Elsevier's was 36 percent > (making Â£724m on revenues of Â£2bn in 2010). > Despite the fact that most other publishing companies have found their > business models severely disrupted by the internet, academic publishers' > stranglehold on some of the most respected journal titles and tight > subscription model has meant it has taken a while for the status quo to be > challenged. > However, critical momentum has been growing and a protest calledÂ The Cost > of KnowledgeÂ has emerged, with more than 11,000 researchers putting their > name to a petition against Elsevier. They can pledge to refrain from doing > editorial work for any of Elsevier's journals, from publishing their > studies through the company or even refereeing any studies published > through the company. Since the launch of the site, The Wellcome TrustÂ has > announced plansÂ to withhold funding unless researchers make their > publications freely available. > Wales argues that an open access scheme such as the PLoS ONE model could > be adopted in the UK. He says that he's happy for traditional journal > publishers to compete in an open market with open access journals. "The > competition will force prices down and they'll be forced to justify their > existence to paying customers," he added. > Open access journalsÂ tend to require the author to pay to have an article > published once it has been peer reviewed. If the articles qualify, authors > are asked to pay a fee of around Â£1000 to Â£3000. The fee goes towards > coordinating the peer review process and managing the website. > Wales believes that with the push towards making publicly funded research > open access, traditional journal publishers will "probably" still have a > sustainable business model, but "at a much reduced level of profits". He > added: "Electric lights didn't put candle makers out of business, after > all. But they surely changed the way they think about their market." > Despite all of the talk about disrupting business models, Wales is most > interested in how open access models could improve science. He says: "We > now have the possibility for millions of people to read and learn from > academic publications directly, through the web, allowing a much richer > global conversation about knowledge. If, in order to participate in a > dialogue with historians, I have to have the resources of a > well-fundedÂ university libraryÂ at my disposal, and the time to go there, > then I'm essentially excluded. But if their work is available for me to > read for myself... how wonderful." > One of Wales' first challenges is to advise research councils on the > "Gateway to Research" initiative, a site that will link to publicly-funded > UK research all over the web. > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Continue Lis- Forum
by naganarasimha shailaja 11 May '12

11 May '12

Dear Friends, I may not be a regular contributor to the forum but a very regular reader. I feel Mr Jayakanthan can continue as the moderator and a set of youngsters can work closely with him and it is not a big deal for an organisation like IISc to continue the forum through its Domain. Weather the name is NCSI, IISc, Tata Memorial Library it is all the same.The Purpose for which the Forum was started should not be lost.The zeal with which T.B Rajashekar worked for the forum should be kept going.Few young enterents to the Profession of Library and Information Science can study the development of the forum for their MLISc assaignments. N. Shailaja Asst.Editor, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Closure of NCSI
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 11 May '12

11 May '12

Dear Members, The National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), IISc, Bangalore, does not exist anymore. The official dissolution order was issued recently. The Archives and Publications Cell at IISc will be occupying the erstwhile NCSI building. As per my choice, I have been transferred to the JRD Tata Memorial Library (JRDTML), IISc and have since reported for work there. My present contact details are appended to this mail. As many of you are aware, this discussion list (LIS-Forum) service is being administered from the erstwhile NCSI since 1997. With the closure of NCSI, there is a question mark about its continuity from the IISc domain. I haven't yet had a chance to discuss the matter related to the continuity of the LIS-Forum service from the JRDTML with the Library in-charge, JRDTML. Will do so at an earliest opportunity and let you know if the service would be continued from the JRDTML or its time for the change of the guard! With best regards, - Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru - 560 012 Tel: 91-80-22932407 E-mail: franc(a)library.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jobs @ ISB - Associate - LRC
by C. Jayakumar 11 May '12

11 May '12

Dear Young Professionals, Kindly share the following info. with LIS friends. -------------------- Jobs @ ISB URL : http://www.isb.edu/Careers/currentopening.Shtml DETAILS FOR THE POSITION: LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC) - ASSOCIATE LOCATION : Hyderabad & Mohali Number of vacancies - Multiple Eligibility Criteria: Post Graduate in Library and Information Science with two to three years experience Desirable: Work Experience in Reputed Management Institutions, Computer Knowledge. Soft skills required: Good communication skills Take initiatives and result oriented Systematic, logical and hardworking Team player Able to interact with different kinds of customers Ability to work under pressure Job Description: The incumbent selected for LRC Associate position should be able to handle tasks involved in various sections, viz., Acquisition, Serial Control, Case Studies, Circulation and Electronic Information Services and should be able to handle the tasks independently. 1. Technical Processing a. Accessioning b. Classification c. Cataloguing d. Invoice and payment processing 2. Collection development a. identifying the resources for LRC's collection b. Resource procurement 3. Serial Control a. Journal subscription b. Invoice and payment processing c. E-journals activation 4. Reference and Information Services a. Answering to the reference queries received from user groups b. Sourcing out content for various information products 5. Information products a. Designing and deploying the various information products In addition to all the above mentioned activities, they would also need to attend to regular counter duties. Application Process: Please email your resume to career_lrc(a)isb.edu by May 15, 2012 with subject header LRC- Associates. Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person. Application Process: ----------------------------------- With best wishes, C. Jayakumar IGCAR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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(no subject)
by ulka g 11 May '12

11 May '12

Dear members, Let us all join hands to keep this forum alive by doing our bit in anyway. It is really hard to imagine that our common platform of interaction, guidance, updates, education (the list is never ending) would be dissolved. Every great thing in this world has withstood the test of time. I am sure LIS forum will certainly make it with unified efforts. PLease let us know what can be done to launch a mission to save it. Ulka G. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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(no subject)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 May '12

11 May '12

Thanks very much Madhan. Ronald (Roly) Keating was educated at Westminster School for boys in London, followed by Balliol College at the University of Oxford, where he read Classics. He managed several divisions of BBC, an electronic media company, for much of his professional life. And now he will be managing one of the world's largest national libraries. Incidentally, Keating never went to a library school. Same is the case with James H Billington, the Librarian of Congress, Washington DC. He read history at Balliol College, Oxford, and Princeton University and later on taught history for many years. He wrote several books on Russian history. He had also not gone to a library school for formal training. His predecessor Daniel Boorstin was trained in Law and taught law for several years but wrote many history books and even won a Pulitzer Prize for history. He had also no formal training from a library school. In India, the qualifications and work experience prescribed for working in libraries would not have allowed Roly Keating, James Billington and Daniel Boorstin even to work in a high school or small town library. Different culture operate differently. Some insist on formal qualifications and for others it is OK if one can deliver! Keating's predecessor, Ms Lynne Brindley, of course, was a trained librarian. She studied librarianship at the School of Librarianship, University College London, where she was awarded the Sir John MacAlister award as the top student on her course. Arun On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM, madhan muthu <mu.madhan(a)gmail.com> wrote: British Library appoints new CEO >http://www.researchinformation.info/news/news_story.php?news_id=941 >-- >Madhan, M >Manager, Library and Information Services >International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) >Patancheru, Hyderabad >India >www.icrisat.org > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Closure of NCSI
by Sunil MV 11 May '12

11 May '12

Dear Professional Friends, It is indeed moving news about National Centre for Science Information (NCSI). I happen to witness its legacy in 1999 when Dr. TBR was heading the team. My friends were the interns of NCSI training program. My interactions with them have sharpened my technology skills. Till today, I was looking forward for training programs organized by NCSI. I rarely missed their programs. My sweet memories goes back to recall my participation in some of their programs. The last program that I attended, couple of years back, was the hands-on workshop on PMBILS and VuFind organized by Dr. Anuradha. It is not disparaging to others, if I tend to think that probably NCSI lost its glory along with Dr. TBR. The flagship training program was stopped in 2007 (?) and the talks, guest lectures and workshops which were very often in NCSI events calendar became very rare. NCSI was regarded as a center which showcased its performance of having all qualities and facilities to become i-School (Information School) producing professionals tuned perfectly to corporate and special libraries. MLISc completed graduates were eager to join NCSI with a strong career aspirations. I am saddened to understand that such an institute has been officially closed in 2012. LIS Forum was one of the offshoot services from NCSI. This was start quite early before other professions were yet to understand the concept of online discussion forum. Now, LIS-FORUM has grown as a big banyan tree. I am sure it has members from all parts the world. I am sure Dr. Francis will convince IISc to support this Forum which keeps NCSI in our mind and heart. If not, I would plead for taking over of LIS Forum by some Library Associations or LIS Departments at Universities or the NSCI alumni Network or some reputed libraries. I am sure that this will be a great contribution to the LIS community. I [We] wish to continue to have my [our] email inbox with [LIS-Forum] in subject line. With Sincere Regards, -- *Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* Sunil M.V. Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road Siddharthanagar Post Mysore - 570 011 KARNATAKA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Closure of NCSI
by N.S. Harinarayana 10 May '12

10 May '12

Dear Professional Friends, “The National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), IISc, Bangalore, does not exist anymore… With the closure of NCSI, there is a question mark about its continuity from the IISc domain”. This news came to me as a thunder shock. I am not sure how to react. I thought, after all it is the internal policy decision of IISc and I do not have to react. But, next moment I lost myself in my thoughts about the duo – NCSI and LIS-FORUM. My mind became philosophical. Quotes like “all good things come to an end”, “As beautiful as the sun shines, it always sets”, “Don't cry because its over; smile because it happened” , etc started bombarding my mind. Which course of thought I should take? I did not find answer for this. NCSI always reminds me of Dr.T.B. Rajashekar. I haven’t had any formal association with NCSI at any point of time. But unknowingly the institute became close to my heart. I did take advantage of their knowledge and services when I was doing my doctoral degree. I was one of the beneficiaries to get their SDI service when I became teacher at University of Mysore. I consider it as one of the knowledge hubs in LIS in India. Probably, this is the reason why it pains me when I hear the news. I can’t imagine my mail box without mails from [LIS-FORUM]. At this juncture, I have to congratulate the moderator for being truly ‘democratic’ in his approach. I think that is the precise reason why the LIS-FORUM became a sine-qua-non for Indian LIS fraternity. It was one of the main sources for me to keep myself updated. I am really muted to hear that it might not continue. Probably this might be the last posting in LIS-FORUM from my side! Recently I was discussing with one of the senior respected professional. He was concerned about the situation wherein many leading libraries have not filled ‘Chief Librarian’ posts. Added to the burn, the good institutes like NCSI have become part of history. I am forced to ponder upon the question whether the Indian LIS profession is at the crossroads? -- 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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Closure of NCSI
by latha krishnaprasad 10 May '12

10 May '12

I am really shocked..... Kindly continue atleast the professional platform LIS-FORUM which is the best platform to keep ourselves updated even for the non-working library professionals.I can't imagine my mailbox without LIS-FORUM mails which is so informative & educative. Kindly consider our request to continue the service & keep us updated all the time as earlier. Hope we are not disappointed -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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closure of LIS FORUM
by Muruli Acharya 10 May '12

10 May '12

Dear LIS Professionals, LIS Forum has been an informal teacher for me for years. Innumerable library professionals who do not have a set of people to guide in person for resolving the professional issues have found it very useful and helpful. I became a member of LIS Forum a number of years ago. Since then, I have been depending on LIS Forum for valuable guidance. My association with this forum has helped me with every step of my professional activities. The Indian LIS community felt proud for having such a wonderful platform like LIS Forum which constituted a platform for integrating and sharing the knowledge. The forum even the facilitated the document delivery which has been crucial for library professionals. It is a very heartbreaking to know that NCSI is coming to an end which intern puts a full stop to LIS Forum. I strongly recommend that LIS Forum should continue to be alive without which the Indian LIS professionals would have a hard time for obtaining the updates in LIS field. I wish to state that, many other branches of since which came into existence, still do not have a forum such as LIS Forum to integrate and disseminate the knowledge. I have noticed people from science and technology field who whole heartedly praised the system (LIS Forum) that LIS people have to communicate with counterparts and harmonize the information sources. I request all the people who are in the management of NCSI and LIS Forum to kindly approve for continuing this magnificent and efficient mailing list. -- Muruli Librarian, Power System Training Institute (PSTI), National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Bangalore, India -- 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 abdul rasheed 10 May '12

10 May '12

Dear All, Can any one provide the below article, is requested by one our research scholar Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties of Light Sources Source -Color Research & Application volume 20 issue 3 , 1995 page 212 Abdul Rasheed A Library Assistant University LIbrary Pondicherry University Mob. 8807835871 9846907723 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Alagappa University - DEC approval letter
by Arun Adrakatti 10 May '12

10 May '12

Dear Professional Friends, Could you please share, if somebody is having a copy of a letter (order No.F.No.DEC/AU/KKD/TN/4425/2008, dated 24.11.2009) received form DECEx-post facto approval for 108 programs, offered through the distance mode of Alagappa University. http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/dde/dec_approval.php This letter is required for the pay fixation at our organization. Thanks in advance. -- Thanks & Regards Arun F. Adrakatti Head - Library & Information Center Gogte Institute of Technology Khanapur Road, Udyambag, Belgaum - 590008. Karnataka, INDIA Ph: 0831 - 2498515 Cell: + 91 9739049099 Mail: arun(a)git.edu, Librarian(a)git.edu Web: www.git.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NCSI: A Melancholic end
by Vasanth 09 May '12

09 May '12

Dear Sir/Madam, It is very sad to know the closure of NCSI (National Centre for Scientific Information). Since its inception in 1983 NCSI has played a very significant role in providing support for enhancing the quality of LIS education in India through its flagship program of training LIS graduates in Information and Knowledge Management (IKM). NCSI, through its IKM training program not only trained our young LIS professionals to manage digital information, NCSI laid the foundation for redesigning and re-modifying LIS curriculum in many universities across India to move with the changing information landscape. NSCI has also provided a way to many of the LIS professionals who trained in IKM program to move to corporate world. Today we can see many of the LIS professionals working in corporate sector with new and diversified designations (information scientists, information manager, knowledge manager, information executives, domain experts etc.). Another significant contribution of NSCI is the establishment of India’s first institutional repository for archiving scholarly communications of the IISc research output. NSCI has also played a major role in imparting training for establishing IR in many of the research organizations and universities in India. It is appropriate to remember Late T. B. Rajshekar for making NCSI one of the best institutes for training Library graduates in Information and Knowledge Management. NCSI under his leadership had seen tremendous growth. When he was heading the institute NCSI was the entry point for many of the LIS graduates for repositioning their career in LIS profession. His sudden and untimely death made NCSI orphaned. The only way to offer tribute to T. B. Rajshekar sir is through keep LIS forum active. Hope Dr. Francis Jaykanth would be succeeding in keeping LIS forum running through IISc server and abreast all of us every day as it has been since 1997. ------------------------- 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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Rare 270-year-old book found in Charleston Library Society vault will be returned to college
by Jayadev P Hiremath 09 May '12

09 May '12

Rare 270-year-old book found in Charleston Library Society vault will be returned to college (Bruce Smith/ Associated Press ) - Archivist Trisha Kometer holds up a rare 1743 book at the Charleston Library Society in Charleston, S.C., on Monday, May 7, 2012. The volume, which was found in the vault of the Charleston Library Society, really belongs to the College of Charleston and will be turned over to officials from the college at a ceremony later this week. - [image: (Bruce Smith/ Associated Press ) - Archivist Trisha Kometer holds up a rare 1743 book at the Charleston Library Society in Charleston, S.C., on Monday, May 7, 2012. The volume, which was found in the vault of the Charleston Library Society, really belongs to the College of Charleston and will be turned over to officials from the college at a ceremony later this week.]<http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_404h/2010-2019/Wires/Online/2012-05-…> - [image: (Bruce Smith/ Associated Press ) - A rare 1743 book is shown at the Charleston Library Society in Charleston, S.C., on Monday, May 7, 2012. The volume, which was found in the vault of the Charleston Library Society, really belongs to the College of Charleston and will be turned over to officials from the college at a ceremony later this week.]<http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_404h/2010-2019/Wires/Online/2012-05-…> - [image: (Bruce Smith/ Associated Press ) - Pedestrians walk past the Charleston Library Society in Charleston, S.C., on Monday, May 7, 2012. A rare 1743 book was found in the vault of the Charleston Library Society, but really belongs to the College of Charleston and will be turned over to officials from the college at a ceremony later this week.]<http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_404h/2010-2019/Wires/Online/2012-05-…> - [image: (Bruce Smith/ Associated Press ) - Archivist Trisha Kometer poses for a photo with a rare 1743 book in the vault at the Charleston Library Society in Charleston, S.C., on Monday, May 7, 2012. The volume, which was found in the vault of the Charleston Library Society, really belongs to the College of Charleston and will be turned over to officials from the college at a ceremony later this week.]<http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_404h/2010-2019/Wires/Online/2012-05-…> By Associated Press, Published: May 8 CHARLESTON, S.C. — A rare book almost 270 years old has been found in the vault of the oldest library in the South, but after all this time the library won’t be able to keep it. The 1743 tome, “Dissertation Upon Parties” by Henry St. John Lord Bolingbroke, was one of 800 volumes that planter and diplomat John Mackenzie donated to the College of Charleston in the 1700s. His library was housed at the Charleston Library Society, founded in 1748, until a proper library could be built at the fledgling college. But a devastating 1778 fire ripped through the Library Society and only 77 titles from the Mackenzie collection were thought to have survived. The 78th, the Bolingbroke book, was found as part of a multi-year search through the Library Society vaults to record the thousands of volumes it contains. After centuries, the book about political parties, with Mackenzie’s name embossed on it, will be returned to College of Charleston officials at a ceremony on Thursday. A check of the Internet showed that 15 copies of the Bolingbroke book remain in existence, mostly in academic libraries. The survival of that many copies of a book that’s almost 270 years old shows it was popular at the time. Library records show the society used to have two copies of the Bolingbroke book. Library archivist Trisha Kometer says the contents of its vaults, one of which is located behind an antique shop on Charleston’s King Street, remain unclear. “We have lists but because the library itself has been moved from place to place to place, the collections have been integrated, they have been pulled apart and a lot has gone on during the years,” she said, making it difficult to tell for sure. During the Civil War, for instance, the collection was moved from Charleston, which was bombarded throughout the war by union gunners, to the state capital of Columbia 120 miles inland. The recent search of the archives has already turned up several other gems that librarians didn’t know were there. They include two letters written by Alexander Hamilton and a unique third letter written by John Marshall, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, to South Carolinian Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, who helped draft the Constitution. “It was written the day that Thomas Jefferson was sworn in (as president),” Kometer said. “John Marshall was the one who actually swore him in. He started a letter to Charles Coatesworth Pinckney in the morning and then he took a break and came back at 4 o’clock to finish the letter and said I have just administered the oath.” Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- 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 Harish Y S 09 May '12

09 May '12

Dear sir one of our faculty member required Following journal articles, you are one of the co author to this article if available send this article to below address or email attachment. 1. Design Optimization of Rubber Engine-Mount Based on ANSYS Journal Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 143 - 144) Volume Electrical Information and Mechatronics and Applications Edited by Xudong Wang, Baoyu Xu and Shaobo Zhong Pages 480-484 DOI 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.143-144.480 2. Vibration Control and Design of Vehicle Engine Mount Activated by Magnetorheological Fluid Journal Advanced Engineering Forum (Volumes 2 - 3) Volume Mechatronics and Information Technology Edited by Qingkai Han, Kazuhiko Takahashi, Chang-Hyun Oh and Zhong Luo Pages 1077-1081 DOI 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.2-3.1077 -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysore-8, Mob - +919886384826 -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysore-8, Mob - +919886384826 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bronze cast of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Details request - reg.
by preedip balaji 09 May '12

09 May '12

Dear All, Do you know any bronze cast of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan? If so, kindly let us know the details, if possible with the sculptor contact and address. Thank you. Prof. A.R.D. Prasad (Convener - ICTK-2012) Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (I.S.I), 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R.V. College Post, Bangalore - 560 059, Karnataka INDIA Phone: +91-80-2848 2711 Fax : 91-80-2848 4265 E-mail ID: ictk2012(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in ardprasad(a)gmail.com -- Kind regards,Preedip Balaji B. DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore - 560059 Ph: (80) 2848 3003 Ext: 494 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA in the UK
by Subbiah Arunachalam 09 May '12

09 May '12

Friends: Both the Government and the academia in the UK are taking positive steps to bring all of UK science into open access. The UK Government has enlisted a celebrity like Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia fame to promote open access. But in India neither the Government (the Ministers of HRD and S&T, the Secretaries of the different science departments, chairman of the UGC) nor the leaders in the academic world (with a few exceptions) have shown any enthusiasm for mandating open access to publicly funded research. I wrote a short article in the North Indian editions of Indian Express: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cancel-the-subscription/946723/0. I give below a blog post from 'scienceintelligence' and a short writeup from Wired.UK. Best wishes. Arun From http://scienceintelligence.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/oa-free-gateway-to-uk-r… OA: free Gateway to UK Research The UK government’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) recently released a report – titled ‘Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth’ – stating that all scientific research funded by British taxpayers will be made available online free of charge. The website, to be called ‘Gateway to Research’, will eventually incorporate research funded by other bodies, under the government’s plan. It has been observed that much of the high-energy physics research community currently uses a system of open access online publishing. The arxiv.org website, an online repository set up in 1991, offers almost all high-energy physics research for free. Despite this, established physics journals have reported no decrease in subscriptions. Janet Finch, former vice-chair ofKeele University,UK, has been assigned the responsibility to investigate how theUKmight set up something similar for all its taxpayer-funded science. She is expected to report in the first half of 2012 but, meanwhile, the UK Research Councils will be reminded that research papers from the work they fund should be made as widely available as possible. The announcement is reportedly part of a growing trend towards open access, following the success of the free journals PLoS One and Nature Scientific Reports. http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/innovation/docs/i/11-1387-innovation-a… http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-05/08/jimmy-wales-open-access-scie… Jimmy Wales: charging to access publicly-funded research makes 'no sense' By Olivia Solon 08 May 12 It makes "no sense" to charge the taxpaying public to access academic research that they funded in the first place, argues Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia. Wales has been consulted by the government to help make all taxpayer-funded academic research in the UK available online. The initiative was announced last week by universities and science minister David Willetts. He will help the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the UK Research Councils to develop new ways to distribute research data and studies. Wales told Wired.co.uk in an interview: "Particularly in a time of austerity, it makes no sense to charge the public (through their taxes) to support research, and then to charge them again to read the very research that they paid for. The authors don't get paid, the reviewers don't get paid, and yet the traditional journals sell for a lot of money. A nice spot at the trough, if you can get it, but it's time for us to disrupt things." Wales was talking about major academic publishers including Elsevier, Springer and Wiley-Blackwell, which charge high subscription charges, which libraries and other publicly funded bodies are forced to buy in very large bundles for hundreds of thousands of pounds. As a result, the publishers have impressive profit margins -- Elsevier's was 36 percent (making £724m on revenues of £2bn in 2010). Despite the fact that most other publishing companies have found their business models severely disrupted by the internet, academic publishers' stranglehold on some of the most respected journal titles and tight subscription model has meant it has taken a while for the status quo to be challenged. However, critical momentum has been growing and a protest called The Cost of Knowledge has emerged, with more than 11,000 researchers putting their name to a petition against Elsevier. They can pledge to refrain from doing editorial work for any of Elsevier's journals, from publishing their studies through the company or even refereeing any studies published through the company. Since the launch of the site, The Wellcome Trust has announced plans to withhold funding unless researchers make their publications freely available. Wales argues that an open access scheme such as the PLoS ONE model could be adopted in the UK. He says that he's happy for traditional journal publishers to compete in an open market with open access journals. "The competition will force prices down and they'll be forced to justify their existence to paying customers," he added. Open access journals tend to require the author to pay to have an article published once it has been peer reviewed. If the articles qualify, authors are asked to pay a fee of around £1000 to £3000. The fee goes towards coordinating the peer review process and managing the website. Wales believes that with the push towards making publicly funded research open access, traditional journal publishers will "probably" still have a sustainable business model, but "at a much reduced level of profits". He added: "Electric lights didn't put candle makers out of business, after all. But they surely changed the way they think about their market." Despite all of the talk about disrupting business models, Wales is most interested in how open access models could improve science. He says: "We now have the possibility for millions of people to read and learn from academic publications directly, through the web, allowing a much richer global conversation about knowledge. If, in order to participate in a dialogue with historians, I have to have the resources of a well-funded university library at my disposal, and the time to go there, then I'm essentially excluded. But if their work is available for me to read for myself... how wonderful." One of Wales' first challenges is to advise research councils on the "Gateway to Research" initiative, a site that will link to publicly-funded UK research all over the web. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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State Level Conference
by Prince Agashe 08 May '12

08 May '12

Dear Sir / Madam, It gives me an immense pleasure to inform you that,*Samarth Mahavidyalaya, Lakhani , Distt. Bhandara (M. S.) *is organizing* *State Level Conference on* “Role of Academic Libraries in Knowledge Society” *should be held on October, 2012. Brochure will be send as early as possible. Conference Theme: *“Role of Academic Libraries in Knowledge Society”* The following sub themes have been identified but not limited to them for submitting the papers *Subthemes * Ø Impact of academic Libraries in Higher Education Ø Academic libraries in IT era. Ø Academic libraries at cross roads. Ø Role of Academic Libraries in knowledge society. *Who can Participate* Library and Information professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centers, Corporate and Public Libraries. *Guidelines for authors * * * Research paper should be original work & not published earlier & based on the above theme and subthemes. It should be single spaced on A4 size paper with font size 12, New Times Roman . Name ,Designation, Email ID, communication address with Tel No. of authors/co-authors should be mentioned in the paper . Word limit for full text is about 2000-2500 & for abstract in about 150. Paper should be in MS word (with two hard copies and one CD) and send it on following address Last Date of Paper Submission is* August, 15, 2012.* *Dr. S.G. Poharkar Dr. D.R. Gabhane* Principal &Chief Convenor Librarian & Organising Secrtary State Level Conference (LIS)2012 State Level Conference (LIS)2012 Samarth Mahavidyalaya Lakhani Samarth Mahavidyalaya Lakhani Distt Bhandara(MS) Distt Bhandara (MS) *Dr. Prince Agashe, Librarian, MSS Institute of Social Work, NAGPUR- 10. (m) 8007391295* *Dr. Prince Agashe* *Librarian* *Matru Sewa Sangh Institute of Social Work* *Bajaj Nagar, NAGPUR - 10. INDIA* *Email : princeagashe(a)gmail.com* *(M) 8007391295 * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online survey on social software usage by LIS professionals in India
by Kshirod 08 May '12

08 May '12

Respected All, I am working on the theme "Knowledge Management and Sharing in Libraries". I would like to invite you to participate in survey which will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. All data entered will be kept confidential, strictly be used for my research. To participate in this survey click on the link: http://kwiksurveys.com?u=socialsoftware Please feel free to share above link to your colleagues working with other Institutes / Companies which will help me to get good response. Thank you very much for participating in this survey. Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to get good response. Thanks and Regards -- Kshirod Das National Institute of Technology Rourkela-769 008, Orissa kdas(a)nitrkl.ac.in daskshirod(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 May 2012 issue
by HRMohan 08 May '12

08 May '12

Dear all, The May 2012 issue of CSI eNewsletter can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-05-01.pdf [1] and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter [2] For the archives of this newsletter, pl. visit http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-archives.htm [3] or at http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/archives [4] 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/ [5] Contents ======= -- Internet Hall of Fame -- Machine Learning Lectures by Professor Andrew Ng, Stanford CS Dept -- Multilingualism and the Internet -- Protection Against The Advanced Persistent Threat -- Data Classification; a scalable approach to managing sensitive data -- Unified Storage For Dummies: Oracle Special Edition -- ERCIM News -- Video: All your devices can be hacked -- Securing Data in the Cloud--10 Critical Questions to Ask Your Cloud Provider -- Insight Guide: Commercial Business Insurance -- 2012 web security report -- Demystifying social media -- Can India lead the mobile-Internet revolution -- Competing through data -- Cloud Benefits 101: What's In It for You? -- 10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes -- Five cloud-based PM tools to suit a wide range of projects -- 10 ways to look your best on social media -- Fraud alert: Phishing -- the latest tactics and potential business impacts 2012 -- Young Innovators Competition -- Video: Robots that fly ... and cooperate -- Open Government Platform - OGPL -- Video: PowerPoint presentations How Not To Make -- How To Succeed As An Executive -- 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: Drupal - The Guide To Planning and Building Websites (Wiley India) -- Book: QC 10, QTP 10 and Automation Framework - Automating Automation (TMH) -- Book: Software Engineering (Pearson) -- Book Summary: The Power of LEO: The Revolutionary Process for Achieving Extraordinary Results -- Book Summary: Growth or Bust!: Proven Turnaround Strategies to Grow Your Business -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter InfoQuiz-2012-05-01 (NINE Prizes to Win) ============================== FOUR Prizes of Rs. 500/- each, THREE books, TWO free one month access to Business Book Summaries) 1. "Software gets twice as slow every eighteen months" is known as ------ Law. 2. Bangalore is the first city to get the 4G services in India. State True or False 3. Google : Google Drive = Microsoft : ------ 4. ------ beat Nokia to the top position in the global handset market in the first quarter of 2012. 5. ------ became the first Indian IT company to cross the $10 billion (revenue) milestone. Email your answers by 31st May 2012 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com [6] with subject "infoquiz-2012-05-01". Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. There are NINE prizes to win. TWO prizes of Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com [7]) and TWO prizes of Rs. 500/= each by VictoryMind Educare Services. THREE 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 [8]), Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd (www.tmhshop.com/ [9]) and Pearson Education (http://www.pearsoned.co.in [10]) . Other TWO prizes are free one month access to Business Book Summaries from EBSCO Publishing (www.bizsum.com [11]). Answers along with the winners' info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2012-04-01 ============================== = Google, Niklaus Wirth, Alan M Tturing, Lady Gaga, D is for Digital Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems: Ms. Nitu Sahoo (Bhopal) & Mr. Ashok Singh Chauhan (Kasganj, UP) Rs. 500/= from VictoryMind Edu Services: Mr. Prashant Khisty (Mumbai) & Mr. M. Divakar Raj (Coimbatore) Book from Wiley India Pvt. Ltd: Ms. Umarani Yalavarthi (Bangalore) Book from Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd: Sivaraj Ambat (Bahadurpally) Book from Pearson Education: Mr. C. Sudalaimani (Trivandrum) Free access to "Business Book Summaries" for one month from www.bizsum.com [12] / Ebsco Publishing: Mr. M. Anbazhagan (Chennai) & Ms. Shalini Aggarwal (New Delhi) Links: ------ [1] http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-05-01.pdf [2] http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter [3] http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-archives.htm [4] http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/archives [5] http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ [6] mailto:csi.infoquiz@gmail.com [7] http://www.srasys.com [8] http://www.wileyindia.com [9] http://www.tmhshop.com/ [10] http://www.pearsoned.co.in [11] http://www.bizsum.com [12] http://www.bizsum.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 Biju Varghese 07 May '12

07 May '12

Dear friends, Send me the below article if you have this one. Its urgently needed to one of the research scholar. Title :*Effect** **of** **plumbagin** **free** **alcohol** **extract** **of* * **Plumbago** **zeylanica** **Linn.** **root** **on** **reproductive** ** system** **of** **female** **Wistar** **rats.* Authors: *Sandeep** **G* <../pubmed?term=>, *Dheeraj** **A*<../pubmed?term=> , *Sharma** **NK* <../pubmed?term=>, *Jhade** **D* <../pubmed?term=>, * Bharti** **A* <../pubmed?term=>. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine (2011), 4, (12), 978-984. ** -- Biju V V Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala Ph: +919446143971 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Post Graduate Trainee
by Kiran Khamitkar 07 May '12

07 May '12

Dear Professionals, Applications are invited from post graduates who are highly motivated to pursue their career for the following position:Library Trainee Positions: 3 Qualification: Post-graduate in Library & Information Science (M. Lib. Sc.) with basic degree in Science (preferable). Students who have appeared for final exam and awaiting results may also apply. Additional Qualification: Basic Knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software and open source software. It is also desirable that the individuals are familiar with the preservation and conservation procedure of the library materials. Age limit: Below 25 years Tenure of position: Two years Emoluments: Rs.16000/- per month (inclusive of all) in the 1st year and Rs.17000/- per month (inclusive of all) in the 2nd year. Place of posting:Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bangalore For more details: http://www.iiap.res.in/files/Library%20Trainee.pdf -- Thanks with Regards, Kiran S Khamitkar, Library Trainee, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, 2nd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore- 560 034 M. No. +919743156689 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission Notification TISS : PG Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management 2012-13
by Satish Kanamadi 07 May '12

07 May '12

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 "Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management" for the year 2012-13. This cutting edge, one year dual mode programme uses contact classes for on campus and Moodle e-learning platform for its off-campus sessions.It is aimed at creating trained manpower to handle digital libraries and electronic resources. There is a burgeoning need for trained librarians in the light of national priorities like National Mission on Education through Information and Communication technology (NME-ICT) and National Knowledge Commission (NKC).This programme will equip librarians with skills of digital library and information management to play a bigger role in their organizations. The salient features of this programme are well crafted curriculum, sound theory and experiential learning unique to TISS Last date for submission of application is 29th June 2012 Please visit the following websites for prospectus and application form. http://www.tiss.edu/announcement/short-term-programmes-2012-13/admissions-t… http://library.tiss.edu/pgdlim.html We will also be happy to answer your queries. Thanking you, Prof.Muttayya Koganuramath Centre for Library and Information Management Studies SDTM Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences Deonar MUMBAI -400088 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Satish Kanamadi PhD Deputy Librarian Tata Institute of Social Sciences V N Purav Marg, Deonar MUMBAI -400088 INDIA Tel: 91-22-25525283 Email: satish(a)tiss.edu ; kanamadi(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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Help your students become better searchers
by Jayadev P Hiremath 07 May '12

07 May '12

Web search can be a remarkable tool for students, and a bit of instruction in how to search for academic sources will help your students become critical thinkers and independent learners. With the materials on this site, you can help your students become skilled searchers- whether they're just starting out with search, or ready for more advanced training. http://www.google.com/insidesearch/searcheducation/index.html Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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7 Words or Phrases to Never Say or Write Again
by Jayadev P Hiremath 07 May '12

07 May '12

By Roy Tennant <http://www.thedigitalshift.com/author/rtennant/> We all have our pet peeves, so here are some of mine, many of which were sparked by ideas from the Twitterverse (attributions below), so . These are words that in our opinion long ago outlived their usefulness, especially in a digital library realm, but that we still can’t seem to shake: - *OPAC* — Some days I think I will die a happy man *if I never, ever hear this again*. The shelf life of this pronounceable acronym should have been somewhere on the order of 3 years — instead, we’ve been saddled with it *for 30*. Why? I have no idea. It was ridiculous to begin with. Let me break it down for you. OPAC stands for Online *Public Access*Catalog. Why, pray tell, the “public access” bit? Because in the very earliest days, most automation systems in libraries were back room affairs. They simply automated the check out process, but they weren’t initially designed for the public to see or use. So when we decided to expose it to the public, the words “public access” were added. Brilliant. So now, some 30 years later, librarians *still* say “OPAC” as if that has any rational meaning to anyone presently living. So STOP already. - *Webmaster* — There are so many synonyms for managing a web site I hardly know where to begin, but this one seems to me to be the most prevalent. The only good part of this to me is that it prevents me from seeing such atrocities as *Webwizard*. It’s Web Manager, people, or something similar. You aren’t what most definitions of “master” mean, *nor do you wield magic*, you have a set of technical skills that are well between your average reference desk librarian and your hard-core coder. Get over yourself. - *E-Reading* — Yes, this monstrosity is out there<http://www.google.com/search?q=ereading>. It’s *reading*, people. Who cares what device, printed volume, street sign, codex, or disk <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaistos_Disc> you are performing this act upon. You are *reading* — making sense of symbols, whether they are chiseled into a tablet or lit up by the latest e-paper technology. - *Bibliographic Instruction* — I mean really. Who on this planet would rush to take part in *bibliographic instruction*. “Oh, wait, me! Pick me!” And this is from someone who did his fair share of this at one point in his career. I guess I know how deadly it can be. Don’t ever let this leave your lips around real humans, or prepare to be a pariah<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outcast>. By the way, three different people nominated this on Twitter. I think it’s time to put it away for good. - *Library 2.0* — At the risk of sparking a religious war, I (and at least two of my Twitter followers) nominate this term for the dustbin of history, never to be seen again. Believe me, I get the motivation. I subscribed to *Business 2.0* before it met an untimely demise in the wake of the dotcom crash. I understand it is meant to signal a different way of doing things. From that aspect, it speaks to me, since I’ve been advocating a different way of doing things since oh, let me see, *the last 35 years*. But “Library 2.0″ never really spoke to me, and I found myself bristling at the idea that libraries were unchanging institutions before the Library 2.0 crowd came along. Well, let me take you back to the early 1980s — before the Internet, even before personal computers. Libraries have been changing *a lot*. I know, since I’ve lived it. But then I guess the Young Turks <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Turks>always need to revolt against the *status quo*. You won’t find me manning the parapets of the *status quo*, but you might find me arguing with the terminology of those attacking said parapets. - *Copy cataloging* — I know that this has stood us in good stead for many years, but they were *pre-Internet* years. Of course we needed to put a copy of a record in our local systems. But with the Internet, libraries are increasingly questioning the need to *have* a local system. Why have the headaches? Just identify what you have in some catalog in the sky and get on with it. At least that’s what I would do. - *Cybrarian* — I’m shocked to have this here, but since at least two people nominated it, it must still have some kind of life. What a ridiculous term. I remember from the early days of the Internet, where someone at UC Berkeley took on the moniker of “CyberBear”. I mean, puhleeeze. *Shoot me now*. So say it with me, “We solemnly swear to never let these words or phrases escape our lips or typing fingers for as long as we shall live.” There. Now it wasn’t all that difficult, was it? ------------------------------------------ Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Columbia Library Columns/Bates College Digital Library
by Jayadev P Hiremath 05 May '12

05 May '12

Columbia Library Columns http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/rbml/digitalcollection… Most institutions keep records of their various activities, and university libraries are no different. Columbia University's Library published its in- house "Columbia Library Columns" from 1951 to 1996. Over the years it was edited by several people, including Kenneth A. Lohf, Jean Ashton, and Michael Stoller. This remarkable archive brings together the entire run; all told, it includes 135 issues and 6,900 pages. Visitors can browse the table of contents, peruse a list of all the volumes, and also perform a detailed keyword search. The Selected Articles of Interest collection brings together some of the most compelling offerings, such as "The John Jay Papers," "Instructing Women: Conduct Books in the Plimpton Library," and a rather intriguing piece from 1978 titled "The Library of the Future Has Books." Bates College Digital Library http://digilib.bates.edu/cgi-bin/library.cgi Bates College in Lewiston, Maine has created this site to provide access to some of the holdings in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Appropriately enough, the library holds the papers of Muskie, who served as the governor of Maine from 1955 to 1959, and then as one of the United States senators from the state from 1959 to 1980. One of the collections here consists of more than 400 interviews with individuals who knew, affected, or were affected by Senator Muskie. Visitors to the site can browse each interview, and in many cases, the interviews include an audio recording, a transcript and a summary sheet. Interested parties can search for particular words in each transcript and browse by interviewer, interviewee, and interviewer number. In addition, the site includes access to some of the 10,000 historic photographs of Bates College. This section of the site documents the life of the institution from 1875 to the present day, and users can search for photographs of classroom activities, clubs, dorm life, and theater. ------------------------------------------------- Warm regards. Jayadev P. Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop
by Pradip Das 05 May '12

05 May '12

*Dear Professionals* * It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies ( NMIMS**), Shirpur Campus (MS) is organizing a two day’s National Workshop on “Web Technology and Skill Development for LIS Professionals **”* * * * Resources Persons:* * * *·* Dr. Mahendra Jadhav, Dy.Librarian, IIT Chennai *·* Dr. Shubhada Nagarkar, Asst.Prof.DLIS, Pune University, Pune *·* Prof. Charu Dubey NMIMS Mumbai *·* Ms. Swati Limaye, British Council, Pune *·* Two Resource Persons from Corporate *Venue:** * *SVKM’s NMIMS,* * Learning Resource Centre (Central Library)* *Mukesh Patel Technology Park, * *Shirpur Campus, Dist- Dhule (MS), * * **Workshop Dates **: – 1st – 2nd June 2012 * * * *No. of Participants:** – 60 only (on first come first serve basis.)* * **Last date for Registration: -** 25th May 2012* * **For more details Pl go through the attached PDF* *Thanks * Contact Person: Ravindra M. Mendhe Deputy Librarian, & organizing secretary y SVKM's NMIMS ( Deemed to be University Mumbai) Mukesh Patel Technology Park Shirpur Campus, Bank of Tapi River, Mumbai - Agra Road, Shirpur, Dist- Dhule- 425 405, MS, India Tel: 02563 -286545 , 9403503789 email: ravindra.mendhe(a)nmims.edu, , ravindramendhe@ <ravindramendhe@g> gmail.com Blog: www.ravindramendhe.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Permissible number of lose books after stock verification
by silent listener 05 May '12

05 May '12

Dear fellow professionals, I would like to know is there any rule which help the Librarian against book lose.We have conducted stock verification in our self financing Engineering College Library and found some books missing.The management demand us to impose a common fine from students or to collect the compensation from library staff. I would be greatful if I get expertise regarding the matter so that I can claim the management regarding the rule. Waiting for your valuable comments. JOSEPH ZACHARIA +91 9947997767 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BOOK MISSING-GOVT. ORDERS-REG
by Sunny Joseph 04 May '12

04 May '12

Dear Friend, There are existing rules in Government for dealing with missing books from libraries. As per General Financial Rules of Govt. of India, missing of five books out of 1000 books issued/consulted in a year may be taken as reasonable loss from a library which can be written off. Similar rules also exist in Kerala Government., 0.5% of annual issue/reference can be written off in case of loss. But your case is self financing college where Govt. Rules do not apply and the decision of management shall be final. If the management opt for recovering the loss from students, is it good for library staff ??? SUNNY JOSEPH, LIBRARIAN GOVT.INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN EDUCATION,THRISSUR. -- 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: NCWCM-2012, Tumkur University
by Rupesh Kumar 04 May '12

04 May '12

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science and Centre for Education and Research, Tumkur University will be organizing National Conference on Web Content Management: Challenges and Strategies on 27th July 2012. Here are the details of the Conference. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT (NCWCM): CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES, 27th July 2012 Tumkur University Tumkur University was started in the year 2004 to address the needs of students in higher education in Tumkur district. The University has been recognized u/s 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956. For more information about Tumkur University, log on to www.tumkuruniversity.in Centre for Education and Research The Centre for Education and Research has been established with the vision of evolving into an inter-institutional platform for research on issues relating to philosophy of education, culture and cognition. Dept. of Studies & Research in Library & Information Science, Tumkur University Department of Studies and Research in Library & Information Science was established in 2005 with the objective of imparting high and sustainable quality education in Library & Information Science with competence in meeting the challenges of the knowledge society. About the Conference The Conference will provide a platform to discuss and deliberate on the transformation of the Web as the dynamic landscape for content creation and sharing. It aims to equip the information professionals with skills and strategies essential for managing the dynamic web content. Main Theme “Web Content Management: Challenges and Strategies” Sub Themes (including but not limited to the following) * Web Content Management Fundamentals * Markup Languages * Web Authoring * Web Administration * Web Security * Metadata: Creation and Harvesting * Web Content Evaluation * Web User Interface * Economics of Web Content Management Who can Participate Librarians, Information professionals, teachers, research scholars and students of Library and Information Science, web designers, web developers and programmers, computer scientists and other enthusiasts. Call for Papers Contributors can send their papers on any of the sub themes or any other theme relevant to the main theme of the conference. Papers should be in Times New Roman Font, 1.5 line spacing and 1 inch margin all around the page. Tables and Figures should be clearly labeled. Please follow APA style for references. Abstracts and full papers should be transmitted by email at ncwcm2012(a)gmail.com. The papers will be reviewed by a committee of experts which takes final decision on its inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. The papers selected by the committee will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN. Important Dates Last Date for Submission of Abstract 20-05-2012 Last Date for Submission of full paper 31-05-2012 Final Notification of Acceptance of paper 15-07-2012 Conference Date 27-07-2012 Venue Sir M. Visvesvaraya Auditorium Tumkur University, Tumkur Registration Fee Working Professionals Rs. 500-00 Research Scholars Rs.300-00 Students Rs.200-00 DD may be drawn in favour of The Finance Officer Tumkur University, Tumkur Payable at Tumkur With regards, RUPESH KUMAR A Organizing Secretary, NCWCM-2012 Assistant Professor Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science Tumkur University, Tumkur 572 103 INDIA Web: www.tumkuruniversity.in email: rupesh(a)tumkuruniversity.in Reach Us on: Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tumkur-University/271758142866227> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/#%21/@tumuniversity> | Youtube <http://www.youtube.com/user/TumkurUniversity> | LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tumkur-university/42/494/373> | Google+ <https://plus.google.com/101418522331594917869/posts> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library train captivates kids
by Jayadev P Hiremath 04 May '12

04 May '12

HATLEY -- Children visiting the Hatley branch of the Marathon County Public Library have been captivated by the library's latest addition. An electric Thomas the Train set now hovers high above the heads of library patrons. The train, a donation to the library from an anonymous donor, runs on a circular rail suspended from the ceiling. Library assistant Karen Johnson said the train is a big hit. "The kids absolutely love it. So do the parents," she said. Alyiah Taylor-Medina, 5, of Weston stood transfixed as she watched the train go around during one of her weekly visits to the library. Aliyah typically spends several days a week in Hatley where her uncle, Jeremiah Taylor, 32, of Hatley brings her to story hour every Tuesday morning. "I love the library," Alyiah said. "I love the stuffed animals and all the stories and the train, too." Johnson said the library asked community members, through a newsletter early last year, to consider donating a train for the children's section. When presented with the train set in May, she said she was pleasantly surprised by the gift. "I wasn't expecting anything quite so nice. This is quite a valuable train," Johnson said. Three additional anonymous donors stepped forward to donate the time and talent necessary to build a track, which includes mountains and a tunnel. Johnson's husband, Glenn Johnson, also of Hatley, designed the suspension system to hang the train from the ceiling, well out of harm's way. The train, which moves forward and backward at varying speeds, is operated by a switch that is out of the children's reach but easily accessible for most parents. Johnson said the library constantly searches for ways to capture children's interest, and the train was a perfect way to do just that. "The train brings the kids in and keeps them quiet, too," Johnson said. "It's mesmerizing." http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20120504/WDH100201/205040323/Libra… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Trainings
by kesang 04 May '12

04 May '12

Please visit www.sdc.gov.in for SAARC sponsored trainings.Please note that this training is meant for young library professionals with three to four years of working experiences in automated libraries. For more information please log on the aforementioned website. Regards, Kesang Dechen Dy. Director SAARC Documentation Centre (SDC) NISCAIR Building 14 Satsang Vihar Marg New Delhi - 110067 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher course in LIS
by gopikuttan gopikuttan 03 May '12

03 May '12

Dear Professionals The Academic staff College of Kerala University is conducting refresher course in LIS from !6th May-6th June.. Interested candidates may visit the website Keralauniversity.ac.in/ugcasc. Applications to be submitted before 12th of May. Thank you Dr.A.Gopikuttan Associate Professor and Chairman BOS Dept of Library and Information Science University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram-34 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post the comment
by manoj kumar 03 May '12

03 May '12

Let's congratulate to Dr. Rajesh Kumar. He has selected Librarian of IIM Rohtak Wish him all the best. Manoj Kumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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J-Gate Newsletter May 2012 Issue
by Ratnakar Aspari 03 May '12

03 May '12

Dear Moderator: Kindly circulate the following on Lis-Forum Ratnakar Informatics India, New Delhi Mobile: 9891390300 Dear Professional, Just released May issue of J-Gate Newsletter carries Editor's Desk : Boolean Search Model An article on State of Archives in India which reviews and presents the essence of three recent newspaper articles on archives Online quiz with attractive gift for 3 winners, Winner of April 2012 ONLINE QUIZ Rahul Vylan An animated search tips for finding journals and browsing TOC of Journals – by Publisher Working out Percentages and Random Number Generation in Researchers’ Corner Changes to e-journals, Forthcoming events/conferences and Latest news on developments in the areas of journals, technology, etc. Please click the link below to access http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp -- 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 Scientometrics
by Sampath Kumar 03 May '12

03 May '12

Dear Professional colleagues I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur in association with “INSTITUTE OF SCIENTOMETRICS”is organizing a national level conference on “Scientometrics” on 7th September 2012. TUMKUR UNIVERSITY Tumkur University was established during the year 2004 as a separate entity to cater to the needs of thousands of young aspirants of higher education in Tumkur region. The University blossomed in the era of globalization in which economies of the world were being transformed from their original closed self sustaining structure to the globalized context, where they could expose themselves to the competitive world. THE DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE The Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science was established in 2005. It offers a postgraduate course in Library and Information Science. Students get exposure to theoretical and practical aspects of scientific management of library and information centers with a special reference to Information Communication Technology. INSTITUTE OF SCIENTOMETRICS It is a global interdisciplinary virtual research Institute in the field of Scientometrics and Informetrics established on 27-3-2011. THE CONFERENCE Theme of the Conference: Scientometrics Sub-themes: • Emerging issues in Scientometrics / Informetrics /Webometrics and applications in LIS activities • Bibliometrics Laws • Citation analysis • Collaborative studies in Science and Technology • Obsolescence studies • Scientometric Portraits • Trends in web citations, web decay and Internet archives etc. CALL FOR PAPERS Contributors can send their research papers on any of the sub-themes or any other theme relevant to the main theme of the Conference. Papers should be sent to sampathkumar(a)tumkuruniversity.in on or before 31st July 2012. PARTICIPANTS The Conference is primarily meant for Library and Information Science professionals, teachers, research scholars and students. GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION Papers will be considered for publication and/or presentation provided they are submitted according to the guidelines for paper submission. The paper should be adhered to the following guidelines: • Papers should be typed in MS Word and texts should be typed in “Cambria” with font size 12 and double-spaced. • Headings and subheadings must be in bold font, justified left side. • Title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) • An abstract not more than 250 words should be supplied with the paper. Four to five keywords must be given after the abstract. • Size of the paper to be kept within 5000 words. All papers must be accompanied by one passport size color photograph with a brief CV of author(s). • Tables and graphs should be clearly labeled (e.g. Table-1, Figure-1) • The references should be provided in accordance with APA style. REGISTRATION FEE Working Professionals : Rs. 500/- Research scholars and Students : Rs. 300/- DD may be drawn in favor of “Finance Officer, payable at the SBM, Siddaganga Branch, Tumkur”. Please send your duly filled registration form along with the registration fees to the: Organisng Secretary, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University Tumkur-572103, Karnataka. For further details you may contact: Dr.B.T.Sampath Kumar Organising Secretary Department of Studies & Research in Library and Information Science Dr V.S. Acharya Memorial Block Tumkur University, Tumkur – 572103. Karnataka e-mail: sampathbt_2001(a)rediffmail.com Ph: 094483 20187 ================================= Dr.B.T.Sampath Kumar Associate Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science TUMKUR UNIVERSITY, Tumkur, Karnataka, INDIA www.freewebs.com/sampathkumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC appreciates UGC decision
by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi 02 May '12

02 May '12

IASLIC (Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres) welcomes and appreciates the following decision of UGC for Submission of NET Application in Off-Line Mode. We express our heartfelt thanks to UGC for issuing such an important order to help LIS students. “Due to unprecedented increase in the number of candidates willing to apply during the last days of online registration for the ensuing NET examination scheduled to be held on 24th June, 2012, it has been observed that the students are facing difficulty in submitting online application. In order to overcome this problem and keeping in view the paucity of time, UGC has decided that such candidates, who have paid the prescribed fee through Bank Challan by the due date, i.e., 2nd May, 2012 and are not able to submit their application online, may now apply in offline mode. They are, therefore, advised to download the Application Form (to be filled in duplicate), Admission Card and Attendance Slip from www.ugcnetonline.in and also from www.ugc.ac.in. The last date for submitting the hard copies of duly filled in applications along with original fee receipt & attested copies of category certificate(s), has now been extended up to May 10, 2012. NOTE: It may be noted that all such candidates who have already registered themselves successfully in online mode and have submitted the hard copies of the application to the chosen centre NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN THROUGH OFFLINE MODE.” CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OFFLINE APPLICATION FORM http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/offline_application_form-net.pdf ========================================================================================================== পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor & Head, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, panigrahipk11(a)gmail.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Netherlands Member, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. --- On Wed, 2/5/12, Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Online Traffic Jam in UGC Website To: "Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi" <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, "Ratheesh K" <ratheeshk1980(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, 11:57 AM Today UGC have given the option of off-line form. On 1 May 2012 12:04, Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> wrote: It is really a tremendous problems for the applicants. On an average an applicant needed to spend minimum 4-5 hrs. I know a few of our students have spent about 10 hrs (night 12 to 10 am ) for the purpose. Just you think amount of time spent by applicants as a whole. UGC must take appropriate decisions. If possible a slower system should be replaced by a capable faster system. regards ========================================================================================================== পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor & Head, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, panigrahipk11(a)gmail.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Netherlands Member, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. --- On Mon, 30/4/12, Ratheesh K <ratheeshk1980(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Ratheesh K <ratheeshk1980(a)gmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Online Traffic Jam in UGC Website To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Monday, 30 April, 2012, 11:06 AM Dear Friends, Many UGC Aspirants complaints about the non availability of ugcnetonline website for the submission of NET applications...I think it is due to the under performance and over load (or non performance)of UGC's server at Delhi...As per the latest statistics more than 10 lakhs candidates are appearing for the NET June 2012 in different subjects...I am very sorry to tell that UGC is not ready to consider the grievances of the aspirants , they extent the last date for online submissions for just two days....is it enough ? .....many of my friends are tried to submit the application on late night and early morning but failed... The very interesting thing is that Qualifying UGC NET is more easy compared to the submission of NET online submission... I request, who have access to UGC head qtrs should try to extend the date at least up to 5th May . Regards Ratheesh.K University Library Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi-22,Kerala. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: Project Information Literacy's Latest Research Report
by Dr. Indira Koneru 02 May '12

02 May '12

Dear Professionals, here is the latest research report from Project Information Literacy (based in the University of Washington's Information School). Indira -------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500082 ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: pilstudy(a)u.washington.edu Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:16:26 -0800 (PST) We are pleased to let you know that Project Information Literacy's latest research report was released today. In "Lessons Learned: How College Students Find Information in the Digital Age," we present findings from our student survey, administered last spring to students (n=2,318) enrolled at six U.S. college campuses (42 pages, PDF, 3 MB). We were struck by what we found. We hope that our findings will help inform educators, such as yourself, about today's college students and how they look for information and conduct research for course-related work and in their everyday lives. Finally, a few thanks are in order for this year's work. We thank ProQuest for their generous support of our research this past year and the MacArthur Foundation for contributing funds to make the current year's ongoing research possible. And we thank you for your interest, support, and collaboration. ! All our best, - Alison and Mike -- Alison J. Head, Ph.D. and Michael Eisenberg, Ph.D. ______________________________ Co-Directors and Co-Principal Investigators Project Information Literacy The Information School | University of Washington Seattle, Washington (707) 939-6941 ajhead1(a)u.washington.edu mbe(a)u.washington.edu _________________________________________________________________ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Patents
by Ratnakar Aspari 02 May '12

02 May '12

I will be thankful if the following is circulated on Lis-Forum A. RatnakarNew Delhi9891390300 'Frontline' magazine dated April 21 - May 4, 2012 has published following interesting articles about Patents covering different issues concerning India. 1 Patent to Plunder India's efforts to produce and supply life-saving drugs at affordable prices face challenges from multinational companies trying to "evergreen" their patents. p - 4 Amit Sengupta 2 A big step forward That this is the first time a compulsory licence has been granted in India is in itself important p-10 C.P. Chandrasekhar 3 Patents and the law The implementation of Patients Act, as last amended in 2005, raises significant issues of immediate concern in patents across the world. p - 13 V. Venkatesan. 4 A welcome first Industry reacts with caution to the grant of a compulsory licence to Natco, but cancer patients welcome it and hope for many more. p - 16 T.K. Rajalakshmi 5 Western warning India is coming under increasing pressure from thr U.S. and the European Union for the strict patentability criteria it applies for medicines. p - 18 R. Ramachandran 6 Question of efficacy The country is clearly shaping its legislation to promote access to medicines by fostering generic production. p - 22 Leena Mehghaney 7 The current patent system is deeply flawed. p - 26 Interview with Shamnad Basheer, Intellectual Propery Law Professor National University of Judicial Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata. For more details click on http://www.frontline.in/fl2908/fl290800.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Blog Post on Open Access India
by Sridhar Gutam 02 May '12

02 May '12

Dear All You may like to see my Blog Post made by me on Australian Science. Open Access India: Movement for Making Public Funded Research Open | Australian Science http://goo.gl/e7Nav Thanks Sridhar __________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotech. (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture <http://www.cishlko.org> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ <https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam> <http://twitter.com/gutam2000><http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/rss.html> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About UGC-NET
by Manas Samanta&&মানস সামন্ত 02 May '12

02 May '12

Dear All It is very good news that UGC started OFF LINE mode of application for NET June 2012. The Information given in the UGC Website, See below the Information. *SUBMISSION OF NET APPLICATION IN OFF-LINE MODE* Due to unprecedented increase in the number of candidates willing to apply during the last days of online registration for the ensuing NET examination scheduled to be held on 24th June, 2012, it has been observed that the students are facing difficulty in submitting online application. In order to overcome this problem and keeping in view the paucity of time, UGC has decided that such candidates, who have paid the prescribed fee through Bank Challan by the due date, i.e., 2nd May, 2012 and are not able to submit their application online, may now apply in offline mode. They are, therefore, advised to download the Application Form<http://206.71.52.87/~ugcnet/offline_application_form.pdf>(to be filled in duplicate), Admission Card and Attendance Slip from www.ugcnetonline.in and also from www.ugc.ac.in. The last date for submitting the hard copies of duly filled in applications along with original fee receipt & attested copies of category certificate(s), has now been extended up to May 10, 2012. *NOTE: It may be noted that all such candidates who have already registered themselves successfully in online mode and have submitted the hard copies of the application to the chosen centre NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN THROUGH OFFLINE MODE.* -- মানস সামন্ত টেকনিকল অ্যাসিটেন্ট সি. এস. আই. আর.-এন. এম. এল. জামশেদপুর-৮৩১০০৭ ---------------------------------------------------- Manas Samanta Computer Sc(H). MLIS Technical Assistant CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory Jamshedpur . Ph.No.- 0657-2345112(O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Alumni Meet - reg.
by ictk drtc 01 May '12

01 May '12

Hello All, Dear members of the LIS fourm. DRTC is going to hold an Alumni-meet in July. Concerning the meet it is interested to collect the contact details of it's Alumni. Even after a good effort put in, it has failed to know the whereabouts of some of them. Below is a list of the DRTC-alumni with the respective batch-year. Kindly help DRTC by providing the contact-details of the below mentioned personals. *ADIS 2005-07* Neha Singh *ADIS 2003-05* Sarandha Singh K M Hussain Rashid *ADIS 2000-02* Debanshu Shanmuga Prabha. S Suman. S *ADIS 1999-2001* Jalal, Samir Kumar Singh, Pramod Kumar *ADIS 1998-2000* Sreevidya. S Udayashankar S.S *ADIS 1997-1999* Manna Sumit Kumar Suchitra Pattanayak *ADIS 1996-1998* Rajeev K.R Udayaprakash C *ADIS 1995-1997* Wadekar Abhijeet Sudhakar *ADIS 1994-1996* Arpana M Asha. R Rajasri Damodaran Renu Bala Chowdhary Sarkhel Gopal Kumar Unnikrishnan G Vijaya P *ADIS 1993-1995* Lakshmi. R Rajeswari V Raju Jagan Mohan *ADIS 1991-1993* Karthikeyan. S *ADIS 1989-1991* Palaniyandi M V Somaiah K *ADIS 1988-1990* Nandalal Manik *ADIS 1987-1989* Bankapur Vinayak M Karuna Gupta Krishnamurthy. R Mohan. K Srikantaluxmy *ADIS 1986-1988* Aprana Ayathan Choudhury Abhijit Jeganathan Lalitha M.R *ADIS 1985-1987* Gosh Tarak Brahma Panda K.R Rafique Mostafa Kamal Subramanian R.V Suchitra Das *ADIS 1984-1986* Jayanthi Parimila Rao S Reddy Ramesh Kï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Sandha D P Saragin Peter Yan Shakunthala K H Shete Ombrakash Vaijinath *ADIS 1983-1985* Muthusamy. R Rao Vinayak G N Reddy Sudarsana D *ADIS 1982-1984* Bhandari Krishna Mani Chakraborthi B.K Chakraborthi H.S Inder Mohan Shelk Saifulla *ADIS 1981-1983* Afsar Begum Chikkahuchaiah. M *ADIS 1980-82* Bhagavan Ramarkishna Bose Kahailal Gita N.S Padmini B N Pankaja Pati S.M Shankar Prasad Srinivasan R Vijayalakshmy T *ADIS 1979-1981* Ichchangimath G Shivayosi Alphonse. L Bhattacharyya Sikha Kittur K N Poornima R Reddy Umakantha Sambi Reddy B Subba Rao M Thankur S B Vijayalekshmy V *ADIS 1978-1980* Andrawes G.F Deshpande J Kalpana. K Kumbhar S.R Malathi Nagaraj More R.S Murugesan. T Prakash Chandra L K Rao Narsing R Seetharam M V Shyamala Iyer S Subbrayan. P Vasantha Kumar I Virdi R.S *ADIS 1977-1979* Gowda Thimme Gowtham M.S *ADIS 1976-1978* Kuppuswamy S Manavalan.V Rao Nagaeswara B Sasikala N Subeash Dattatraya Shirdade *ADIS 1975-1977* Govindaiah Naidu. R Gowda Veeranna N D Kamal Kararia Ranjita Maitra Saha Ramakrishna Subrahmanyam. T Vijayalakshmi B *ADIS 1974-1976* Gopalakrishna N.K Gupta R.C Kalburgi L.B Leena John Managuli A.S Paul Hare Krishna Wescey G.Y *ADIS 1973-1975* Ashok Kumar Hakim Devarmani S Y Keshav V K Mamadpalli S.R Parvatikar RR Peter K M Spurgen C Sugra Begam R *ADIS 1972-1974* Bankapur M B Basu Ashok Manmohandas T.K Murthy HSS Murthy S.G.K Nagaraja G R Soma Raju Gupta D.K *ADIS 1971-1972* Abraham M.A Basu. Harendranath Joseph. K.S Mishra SK *ADIS 1970-1971* Mookerjee Bijiyapada Mookherjee B.P Parameswaran. M Samba Murthy N Sayeeda Bano Sinha K M *ADIS 1969-1970* Singh Harjit Sinha Manga Prasad Revanna Siddappa H.C *ADIS 1968-1969* Amga H.L Jacob Thomas. T Kidwai A.H Mahajan S.G *ADIS 1967-1968* Bavadekar PN Chakarborthy A.K Chandra Sekhara Sastry K Chitra. K Gopinath M.A Ranganathan T *ADIS 1966-1967* Anandaraman .K Gopinath M V Gupta A.K Gupta B.L Krishnamurthy P.G Sabade MR *ADIS 1965-1966* Bhide M.G Gonnetilleke SC Gupta A B Nair VKG Rao Vasudev K N Subramanyan PVS Wasan R.P *ADIS 1964-1965* Anjaneyulu. V Das Sakti Pada Nagarathna RA Parthasarathy VV Raghavendra M K Seetharama S Semwal G P *ADIS 1963-1964* Gundu Rao D Ragavan M.C Subramanyan T V Sikka G.P Upadyaya Prakash Dutta *ADIS 1962-1963* Arora G.K Elhence Dinesh Rau MVR In case one has any information or contact details about the individuals in the list, please send a mail to ictk2012(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in. You may also feel free to send a postal mail to: Documentation Research & Training Center Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Bangalore - 560 059 Karnataka. Note: You may visit http://www.drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk for further information about the Alumni-meet and ICTK-2012) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for an article
by LIBRARY 01 May '12

01 May '12

Namaskars, Could anybody kindly help me by sending a soft copy or a photocopy of this article. Title: Prof. Tirukannapuram Vijayaraghavan Author: Chandrasekharan, K. Journal: Bulletin of the Mathematical Association of India vol.14 (1982), p812. Thanks & regards, Veena -- -------------------------------------------------- Library TIFR Centre for Applicable Mathematics Phone: 91-80-66953757 Post Bag No. 6503, Sharada Nagar, Fax: 91-80-66953799 Chikkabommasandra, GKVK Post, URL: http://math.tifrbng.res.in Yalahanka New Town, Bangalore-560 065 Bharat -------------------------------------------------- "Every duty is holy and devotion to duty is the highest form of the worship of God." - Swami Vivekananda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CfP: National Seminar on Public Libraries as Community Information Centres, 21-22 May 2012 at Punjabi University, Patiala
by HPS Kalra 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear professional colleagues, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala in collaboration with Punjab Library Association (PLA) is going to organize a Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) sponsored two-day National Seminar on Public Libraries as Community Information Centres from 21-22 May 2012 at Punjabi University, Patiala. Papers are invited from interested professionals on any topic related to seminar theme by 15 May 2012. Peer-reviewed selected papers presented at the seminar will be published in the form of a book with an ISBN number. For further details, contact: Prof. Jagtar Singh, President, Punjab Library Association, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala. Tel: 0175-3046179 (Office), Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com or Dr. H.P.S. Kalra, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Tel: 0175-3046179 (Office), Email: hpskalra(a)gmail.com, punjablib(a)gmail.com (PLA). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Decline and Fall of the Library Empire
by Shamprasad Pujar 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear All, An interesting article 'The Decline and Fall of the Library Empire' points out to realities librarianship and libraries would be facing in the near future owing to digital revolution. The author explains how libraries jumped to the bandwagon of new technologies as and when introduced, but failed to make expected impact owing to limited resources and not matching with the capabilities of big players like Google, Amazon etc. According to the author 'Each of the services we’ve provided in the digital arena has been — or is being — superseded by new and better technologies or by other organizations better suited to deliver services electronically'. Full text of the article can be accessed at: http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/apr12/Coffman--The-Decline-and-Fall-of-th… In that case, in future will we only be mere spectators taking care of printed materials and some electronic resources leaving rest to players like Google? or have new roles for ourselves? I leave it to your guess! To change ourselves to the changing times, there is a whitepaper to inspire library entrepreneurialism available at: http://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/18649 Thanks to Garry for his posts. best Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(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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Online Traffic Jam in UGC Website
by Ratheesh K 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear Friends, Many UGC Aspirants complaints about the non availability of ugcnetonline website for the submission of NET applications...I think it is due to the under performance and over load (or non performance)of UGC's server at Delhi...As per the latest statistics more than 10 lakhs candidates are appearing for the NET June 2012 in different subjects...I am very sorry to tell that UGC is not ready to consider the grievances of the aspirants , they extent the last date for online submissions for just two days....is it enough ? .....many of my friends are tried to submit the application on late night and early morning but failed... The very interesting thing is that Qualifying UGC NET is more easy compared to the submission of NET online submission... I request, who have access to UGC head qtrs should try to extend the date at least up to 5th May . Regards Ratheesh.K University Library Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi-22,Kerala. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in Thiruvanantapuram
by Veeru 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear all, *REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE POST BOX NO.2417, MEDICAL COLLEGE.P.O. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-11 * *1.. Library Assistant .2 (Two)* *Pay Band of Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-* *Qualifications and experience:* Essential: i) First Class Degree, preferably in Biological Science subject. ii) First Class Bachelors Degree in Library & Information Science (BLISc) or Second Class Masters Degree in Library & Information Science (MLISc) iii) Practical knowledge in Using Computer Application *Desirable:* Two years experience in a Library For more details visit website: * http://www.rcctvm.org/carreer%20opportunities.htm* * http://www.rcctvm.org/requires.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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National Conference on Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries
by Dinesh Siddaiah 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Dear Friends, I am delighted to share this information that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and AKELPA are jointly organizing two days National Conference on “Trends in Developing & Managing e-Resources in Libraries” during 25th & 26th May, 2012. The theme of the conference is a very relevant to every type of Library. I am sure this conference creates a great platform for professionals to get together, discuss and debate on various aspects of the conference theme. Conference Theme: “Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries” The following sub themes have been identified but not limited to them for submitting the papers Ø Types of e-resources and its utilities; Ø Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources; Ø Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; Ø Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; Ø Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; Ø Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; Ø Organization of e-resources using Open Sources Software (OSS); Ø Need for management of e-resources; Ø Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; Ø Strategic planning and management of e-resources; Ø Provision to access virtual e-resources; Ø Effective usage of e-resources; Ø Optimum usage of e-resources; Ø Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; Ø Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. Who can Participate? Library and Information professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centers, Corporate and Public Libraries. Important Dates:- Ø Paper Submission Deadline : 30-04-2012 Ø Notification of Acceptance : 10-05-2012 Ø Last Date for Registration : 15-05-2012 Participation Fees:- Ø Library Professional : Rs. 500/- Ø Students of LIS Schools : Rs. 300/- Accommodation:- Accommodation will be provided on request in VTU Campus. Conference Website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com; Registration: http://vtuerm12.webs.com/Broucher%203.jpg VTU Circular may be visited @ http://vtuerm12.webs.com/VTU%20Circular%20for%20TDMeRL-2012.jpg For more details please contact: :- Dr. K.R. Mulla Organizing Secretary and Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, “Jnana Sangama” Belgaum-590 018, Karnataka. +91-9449873452 (M), +91-9448031969 (M) +91-831-2498191 (O) +91-831-2498192 (Fax) Email: vtuerm12(a)gmail.com, krmulla(a)gmail.com, krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in URL: www.vtu.ac.in -- 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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Lecture at JNU on 16th May 2012 at 3.00 pm , JNU Library
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Cordially invites you to the 5th Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic Depleting Archives and Disintegrating Histories Speaker Ms. Shilpi Rajpal PhD Scholar Department of History University of Delhi Chairperson Prof. Mridula Mukherjee Professor Centre for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067, INDIA. Date: Wednesday, 16th May 2012 at 3:00 pm Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU, New Delhi About the Talk The proposed talk is based on personal experiences of the researcher in various archives and libraries of India. It was her doctoral research that brought her face to face with the working of the Indian archives. The Public Record Act which was passed in 1993 regulates the management, administration and preservation of public records. The talk will highlight weaknesses in the Public Record Act in dealing with present scenario. The Researcher believes that various government departments have little clue regarding the preservation and maintenance of the valuable historical documents that are being look after by them. The art of conserving, classifying and weeding out of these documents largely remains unknown to most of them. It would not be an exaggeration to state that the Indian archives are facing a deep crisis as far the maintenance of its public records is concerned. The talk reveals the dismal condition of archives in India. It further seeks new ways i.e. what more needs to be done in order to preserve the documental legacy of India. About the Speaker Ms. Shilpi Rajpal is PhD Scholar in the Department of History, University of Delhi. At present, she is in final phase of her thesis writing entitled ‘Madness and Delinquency in Colonial North India’ 1850-1947’. She was awarded the University Teaching Assistantship in 2009 for the period of four years in the University of Delhi. She has also taught as a Guest Lecturer in Department of Germanic and Romance Studies, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi (August 2007 – March 2009). She has presented papers in several national and International Conferences. 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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UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL WORKSHOP on KOHA
by Vimal Kumar 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Dear Friends, Organisers: Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Kottayam, Kerala in association with Mahatma Gandhi University. Dates: 17-19 May 2012 Brochure: http://www.slideshare.net/vimal0212/koha-workshop Registration form: http://www.slideshare.net/vimal0212/registration-form-koha-workshop -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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