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National level workshop on Koha: an Integrated Library Management Software from 28-30 May 2012 at GIPE, Pune
by gipelibrary pune 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

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.gipepune.com <http://www.gipe.ac.in> 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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About UGC-NET Online application
by Manas Samanta&&মানস সামন্ত 29 Apr '12

29 Apr '12

Dear All It is very heart breaking that candidates who wish to apply for the UGC-NET june 2012, they are helpless. UGC started online mode of application but from the middle of the last week their SERVER is too slow. Server is not taking any application. There are no other option available for application. Who have already deposited application fee but due to the server problem of UGC, they are is big trouble. Last day, UGC extended the date, but we don't think this will solve the problem of SERVER. Please do something for all surviving candidates. মানস সামন্ত Manas Samanta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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D.Litt. awarded to Dr. Amjad Ali
by intekhab alam 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

Dr. Amjad Ali, Deputy Librarian, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh has achieved a rare distinction by getting the D. Litt. degree awarded on the 5th of April 2012 joining the D. Litt. club with just one person in front of him. Dr. Ali has got the degree from Sambalpur University, Odisha under the supervision of Prof. Krushna Chandra Panda, Head of the Department, Library and Information Science who completed higher education in the United States of America. The topic of of Dr. Ali's research was the Status of Digital Libraries in India: An Analytical Study. Dr. Ali has studied the initiatives of Digitization in Indian libraries and after comparison has suggested the policy and the methodology that has to be followed for enhancing creation of digital resources. Dr. Ali presented his thesis in the open session which was attended by the examiners, faculty, experts, university faculty, students and the public. The interactive session was full to its capacity and the intervention by the audience was remarkable. But Dr. Ali with his logical interpretations answered all the questions with logic and supportive data. --- INTEKHAB ALAM SIDDIQUI Librarian New Law Academy Azam Campus, Pune - 411 001 Phone : +91-20-26442068(Off.), +91-9890865605 (Mob.), Fax : +91-20-26435959 www.nlapune.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Information Management Trainees at NIFT-Mumbai
by anand bandi 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Govt.of India, is looking for bright and dynamic MLISc Freshrs for the position of "Information Management Trainee" for the period of one year. The selected Information Management Trainees will have an opportunity work in a stae of the art Resource Center and such Candidates will be given an opportunity to learn latest techno-based information processing and dissemination. The selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 8000=00 to 10,000=00 (based on the performence) per month for a period of one year. On successful completion of the Traineeship, the Candidate will be awarded with NIFT Certificate which will be a stepping stone for those who aspire to be a successful Professionals. Those Candidates who are interested to apply, may send in their complete CV to the undersigned latest by 16th May 2012 on the e-mail anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.niftindia.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Guardian on Harvard Open Access Memo
by Mailing List Admin 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:30:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> Forwarded Message follows ------------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:45:59 -0700 From: Carolina Rossini <carolina.rossini(a)GMAIL.COM> http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/apr/24/harvard-university-journal-pu… [image: The Guardian home] <http://www.guardiannews.com/> Harvard University says it can't afford journal publishers' prices University wants scientists to make their research open access and resign from publications that keep articles behind paywalls - Ian Sample <http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/iansample>, science correspondent - guardian.co.uk <http://www.guardian.co.uk/>, Tuesday 24 April 2012 12.45 EDT - Article history<http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/apr/24/harvard-university-journal-pu…> A memo from Harvard's faculty advisory council said major scientific publishers had made scholarly communication 'fiscally unsustainable'. Photograph: Corbis Exasperated by rising subscription costs charged by academic publishers, Harvard University <http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/harvard-university> has encouraged its faculty members to make their research freely available through open access journals and to resign from publications that keep articles behind paywalls. A memo from Harvard Library<http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k77982&tabgroupid=icb.tabgroup…> to the university's 2,100 teaching and research staff called for action after warning it could no longer afford the price hikes imposed by many large journal publishers, which bill the library around $3.5m a year. The extraordinary move thrusts one of the world's wealthiest and most prestigious institutions into the centre of an increasingly fraught debate over access to the results of academic research, much of which is funded by the taxpayer. The outcome of Harvard's decision to take on the publishers will be watched closely by major universities around the world and is likely to prompt others to follow suit. The memo from Harvard's faculty advisory council said major publishers had created an "untenable situation" at the university by making scholarly interaction "fiscally unsustainable" and "academically restrictive", while drawing profits of 35% or more. Prices for online access to articles from two major publishers have increased 145% over the past six years, with some journals costing as much as $40,000, the memo said. More than 10,000 academics have already joined a boycott of Elsevier<http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/apr/09/frustrated-blogpost-boycott-s…>, the huge Dutch publisher, in protest at its journal pricing and access policies. Many university libraries pay more than half of their journal budgets to the publishers Elsevier, Springer and Wiley. Robert Darnton <http://history.fas.harvard.edu/people/faculty/darnton.php>, director of Harvard Library told the Guardian: "I hope that other universities will take similar action. We all face the same paradox. We faculty do the research, write the papers, referee papers by other researchers, serve on editorial boards, all of it for free … and then we buy back the results of our labour at outrageous prices. "The system is absurd, and it is inflicting terrible damage on libraries. One year's subscription to The Journal of Comparative Neurology<http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1096-9861> costs the same as 300 monographs. We simply cannot go on paying the increase in subscription prices. In the long run, the answer will be open-access journal publishing, but we need concerted effort to reach that goal." In traditional journal publishing, researchers submit articles to editors who send them out for peer review, a task that is usually unpaid. The final versions of the articles are then formatted and sold back to university libraries. Open access comes in various guises, but one model requires authors to pay to have their articles published and made freely available to anyone. According to the Harvard memo, journal subscriptions are now so high that to continue them "would seriously erode collection efforts in many other areas, already compromised". The memo asks faculty members to encourage their professional organisations to take control of scholarly publishing, and to consider submitting their work to open access journals and resigning from editorial boards of journals that are not open access. It adds that the library must insist on transparent contracts that prevent universities from discussing in public the fees they pay certain publishers. In a statement to the Guardian, Elsevier said: "The Harvard Faculty Advisory Council letter does not specify any specific publisher. We have a good relationship with the Harvard libraries and have recently concluded an agreement we believe works for them as it gives them the flexibility to choose the titles they want. "We do not believe that the facts in the letter which relate to price increases pertain to Elsevier. Elsevier's average print list price increases have consistently been among the lowest in the industry for the past several years, averaging around 5%." The statement concluded: "We believe Harvard will continue to see the value in publishing in Elsevier journals, which include a range of access options, and contributing as editors." David Prosser <http://www.rluk.ac.uk/node/371>, executive director of Research Libraries UK (RLUK), said: "Harvard has one of the richest libraries in the world. If Harvard can't afford to purchase all the journals their researchers need, what hope do the rest of us have? "There's always been a problem with this being seen as a library budget issue. The memo from Harvard makes clear that it's bigger than that. It's at the heart of education and research. If you can't get access to the literature, it hurts research." RLUK negotiated new contracts with Elsevier and Wiley last year after the group threatened to cancel large subscriptions to the publishers. The new deal, organised on behalf of 30 member libraries, is expected to save UK institutions more than £20m. "The better deals have given us a little breathing space, but they don't solve the problem. There is a long-term structural problem with this market that isn't going to be solved that simply," Prosser said. Heather Joseph <http://www.arl.org/sparc/about/staff/joseph.shtml>, executive director of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, a US-based international library membership organisation, said other universities may follow Harvard's lead. "Highlighting the role of the faculty is exactly what we need to do. Libraries have been trying to ring the alarm bell about this for a while, but it's the faculty members who are the producers and consumers of the articles. They have got the keys to making significant change in this market. Having Harvard call this out in front of the faculty is a very significant move." She added: "Other universities are likely to follow Harvard's example on this. If it starts at a university with the stature of Harvard, they will take a long hard look at whether this is something that makes sense for them to do as well. People watch Harvard. There's no grey area there." Heather Joseph Executive Director, SPARC 21 Dupont Circle, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 +1 202 296 2296 heather(a)arl.org www.arl.org/sparc -- *Carolina Rossini* Senior Fellow at GPOPAI University of Sao Paulo http://www.gpopai.usp.br/ and Coordinator: OER-Brazil/REA-Brasil www.rea.net.br + 1 6176979389 *carolina.rossini(a)gmail.com*

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian in Mumbai
by helplibrary 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian 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. -- 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 in Libraries in India
by Kshirod 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '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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Associate Director - Learning Resource Centre, Indian School of Business, Mohali
by Niranjan Mahapatra 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Dear Professionals, Working with the Indian School of Business brings forth several benefits - an opportunity to be a part of the growing education sector, a challenging work environment and a wonderful infrastructure. But most of all, it is the chance to interact with some of the brightest minds in the business and contribute to an intellectually stimulating workplace that makes it exciting. *DETAILS FOR THE JOB* * * *POSITION:* ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE *Vacant:* 01 *Location: *ISB, Mohali *Skills and Qualifications* - 8 - 13 Years - Post Graduation - M.Sc (Other M.Sc -Information Science) School & Graduation - Any Graduate * * *Responsibilities* - At ISB, the Learning Resource Center (LRC) is the repository of all books, newspapers, periodicals, journals and electronic resources for the school. It plays a key role in providing the required information and knowledge on various topics to all the stakeholders as and when required. It also enables the adherence to Copyright and other statutory regulations with regard to materials used at the school. - The job holder needs to oversee the development of information, knowledge management systems and databases for enabling the availability of world class resources to the user community. S/he needs to continuously benchmark with other institutes to implement the best practices and also ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. copyright, data protection and intellectual property. The incumbent needs to leverage on networking to identify the world class resources to support the institutes initiatives in the academic and research field. - In order to execute the job effectively, the incumbent is also required to review, support and guide his/her team performance on regular basis. - Experience as a librarian in reputed organisations is highly desirable. The jobholder reports to the Director LRC. Interested candidates can send their CVs to *careers(a)isb.edu* * * *Ref:* *http://www.isb.edu/Careers/UsrSiteCareerMgmt.aspx?ID=218* * * Regards, NM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hands-on Workshop on 'eLearning with MOODLE'
by Sunil MV 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Dear Friends, The educational spectrum is undergoing a wave of change with the processes of liberalization and globalization of our economy. With this tide wiping out the old rules of teaching and learning, the course delivery and evaluation is now witnessing great changes. Faculty members, librarians and system administrators involved in bringing these technological development in an educational institutions have to bear the challenge of keeping up-to-date with new developments in various fields – both in respect of their proven areas of expertise and some others as well. SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysore - a premier b-school in Southern India is organizing 2-Day Hands-on Workshop on *eLearning with MOODLE *on May 4 & 5, 2012 at its Campus to bring the eLearning system for course management. The Workshop aims to provide handson experience on MOODLE (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment). The sessions include installation, customization and working with real data. The resource persons are from the Institute academic group and the industry expertise. *Important Information: * 1. Workshop Dates: May 4 & 5, 2012 2. No. of Seats : 20 Only 3. Course Fee: Rs. 3000 4. Last Date for Registration: April 30, 2012 5. Accommodation: Can be arranged at the campus on request For any clarification, registration and nomination please feel free to contact Ms. Rekha Ganapathy; Email: rekha(a)sdmimd.ac.in ; Mobile: 9742722906. 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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Harvard University says it can't afford journal publishers' prices
by G Mahesh 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

>From The Guardian, UK dated 24 April 2012 Harvard University says it can't afford journal publishers' prices Exasperated by rising subscription costs charged by academic publishers, Harvard University has encouraged its faculty members to make their research freely available through open access journals and to resign from publications that keep articles behind paywalls. A memo from Harvard Library to the university's 2,100 teaching and research staff called for action after warning it could no longer afford the price hikes imposed by many large journal publishers, which bill the library around $3.5m a year. The extraordinary move thrusts one of the world's wealthiest and most prestigious institutions into the centre of an increasingly fraught debate over access to the results of academic research, much of which is funded by the taxpayer. The outcome of Harvard's decision to take on the publishers will be watched closely by major universities around the world and is likely to prompt others to follow suit. The memo from Harvard's faculty advisory council said major publishers had created an "untenable situation" at the university by making scholarly interaction "fiscally unsustainable" and "academically restrictive", while drawing profits of 35% or more. Prices for online access to articles from two major publishers have increased 145% over the past six years, with some journals costing as much as $40,000, the memo said. More than 10,000 academics have already joined a boycott of Elsevier, the huge Dutch publisher, in protest at its journal pricing and access policies. Many university libraries pay more than half of their journal budgets to the publishers Elsevier, Springer and Wiley. Robert Darnton, director of Harvard Library told the Guardian: "I hope that other universities will take similar action. We all face the same paradox. We faculty do the research, write the papers, referee papers by other researchers, serve on editorial boards, all of it for free and then we buy back the results of our labour at outrageous prices...... Read complete article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/apr/24/harvard-university-journal-pu… ----------------------------------------- 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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INVITATION for the International Conference at Tumkur (near Bangalore) Karnataka
by Shekar H P 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Dear Moderator, Please post this information for the benifit of forum members. Thanking you Dear Sir / Madam / Friends, SEASON GREETINGS TO YOU ALL I will be happy to invite you all for the International Conference to be organised by Sree Siddagagnga College for women, Tumkur and supported by Karnataka State College Librarians Association (KSCLA) Bangalore. The theme of the International Conference would be KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA (ICKMODE -2013) Date: 17-19 January, 2013 at Birla Auditorium, SIT Campus, Tumkur (near Bangalore) Karnataka- India. The objective of the conference is to bring together all the library professionals to a common platform, to promote libraries in academic and research organizations, to facilitate the exchange of ideas and help to bridge the knowledge gap among the professionals associated with libraries, and to develop the professional competent, and to brainstorm about critical issues related to knowledge management and organization in libraries and information services and to generate agenda of future research topics in the digital era. It is also a unique oppertunity to bridge the knowledge gap between developed and developing countries through an exchange of ideas among leading experts from global scenario. You are welcome to contribute a research paper and participate in the conference. Important Dates: • Submission of abstract of papers - 30th May 2012. • Submission of full text paper - 30th June 2012. • Last Date for submission of final paper 31st July 2012. • Acceptance of paper will be intimated - 30th September 2012. • Last date for registration to the conference - 31st December 2012. For more details please log on to http://ickmode2013.ijlit.net Thanking you With best regards S.L.Kadadevaramath Organizing Secretary ICKMODE-2013 Shekar.H.P. Co-Organizing Secretary ICKMODE-2013 -- Shekar.H.P. Head, Knowledge Resource Center IBS Bangalore-62 Ph:080-26860100 Extn.133 / 134 Website:www.ibsindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Books as powerful tool for well being at home and work
by manoj kumar pant 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Dear All, Here is a book on 'How books can be a mean of decorating onterior and as powerful tool for well being at home and work'. http://www.amazon.com/Living-With-Books-Alan-Powers/dp/157959073X Powers, librarian of the Prince of Wales' Institute of Architecture, has collected a wealth of photographs depicting myriad ways to store books. He shows them in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and home office; in hallways and stairs; and, of course, in the library. He provides some information on the care of books, but professional and student designers will find this book especially helpful for showing how other designers have approached the design of shelving and storage of books. Everyone has books—but most people simply put them on a shelf, neglecting more creative ways to make their treasures an integral part of the interior design. Alan Powers’ witty, elegant guide to showcasing your precious volumes will change all that. Going room to room, from kitchens to hallways, he reveals inspirational ways that books can create character in the home. Stunningly photographed images from around the world display large-scale libraries, as well as such ingenious space-saving devices as enclosed book lofts; shelves cleverly tucked into stairways; and narrow wall-mounted boarding that fits snugly behind a chair. There’s advice on caring for the volumes, technical hints on planning and building bookshelves, and practical, detailed projects. Special double-page features cover such topics as designer solutions and constructing furniture out of books. Regards Manoj Kumar Pant Librarian, Uttarakhand Judicial and Leagal Academy, Bhowali, Nainital, Uttarakhand-263232. 9012226260 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture
by SRELS 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Dear Moderator, Kindly announce the follwing invitation to the benefit of the lis-forum members. Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) BANGALORE In association with SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE (SRELS) BANGALORE Invites you to a Lecture by Dr. L.B. KALBURGI Formerly, Manager, Learning Resource Centre, PIERC Education, Auckland, New Zealand on COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LIBRARY PROFESSION IN NEW ZEALAND on 5th May 2012 at 6.00 p.m. at Sarada Ranganahtan endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, (near Syndicate bank) III Block, Rajajinagar, BANGALORE 560 010 RSVP: Mr. Rajendra babu - 09880297932 Dr. K.N. Prasad - 09880529534 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Donation: Bound Journal
by Arun Mlisc 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Dear Professional colleagues, We would like to donate some of scientific bound journals, interested people can approach On or before 27-04-2012. Please see mention below Bound Journals *Sl No* *Journal Title* *No. of * *Bound * *Volumes* 1 Bioinformatika 1 2 Flavour and Fragrance 9 3 Indian Journal of Biotechnology 4 4 Indian Journal of Chemistry 8 5 Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 4 6 Indian Science Abstracts 38 7 Insight 1 8 ISO Management Systems 3 9 Journal of Pulp Paper and Science 1 10 Modern Packaging Design 3 11 Packaging India 7 12 Perfumer and Flavorist 7 13 Pestology 1 14 The Flavour Industry 2 15 Journal of Essential Oil Research 17 16 The Flue Cured Tobacco Farmer 3 17 SOFW Journal 2 Conatact Email: arun.d(a)itc.in Regards, Arun Kumar D JRA, ITC R&D Centre, Ph: 080-42787185 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference on e-Resources by VTU in association with AKELPA on 25-26 May, 2012 in Karnataka
by Mailing List Admin 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:33:35 +0530 From: Dr.K.R. Mulla <krmulla(a)gmail.com> Sorry for the cross posting Dear Sir/Madam, I am happy to inform you that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is organizing National Conference on �Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries�, scheduled to be held 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 � Types of e-resources and its utilities; � Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources; � Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; � Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; � Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; � Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; � Organization of e-resources using Open Sources Software (OSS); � Need for management of e-resources; � Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; � Strategic planning and management of e-resources; � Provision to access virtual e-resources; � Effective usage of e-resources; � Optimum usage of e-resources; � Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; � 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* � Paper Submission Deadline : 30-04-2012 � Notification of Acceptance : 10-05-2012 � Last Date for Registration : 15-05-2012 *Participation Fees* � Library Professional : Rs. 500/- � Students of LIS Schools : Rs. 300/- *Accommodation:-* * * Accommodation will be provided on request in VTU Campus. * * *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)* * Conference Website*: *http://vtuerm12.webs.com*<http://vtuerm12.webs.com/> -- Dr. K. R. Mulla, University Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama," Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka, India.

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National Workshop on Dspace at Galgotias Business School, Greater Noida
by Anil Singh 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Dear Friends, It’s a matter of great pleasure that Galgotias Business School, Greater Noida in association with Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development (RSSWLD) is going to organize a “National Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries using DSPACE” during May 25-27,2012. The venue will be Galgotias Business School , 1, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida – 201 306 . Professionals are requested to participate in the workshop and make it grand success. For Workshop Brochure and registration form, Contact the Organising Secretary, Mr. Shamsu Zama Khan Galgotias Business School, Greater Noida Ph: 0120 – 4513860/1, Mobile: 9910641070, Email: shamsajju(a)gmail.com Dr. Anil Singh Treasurer Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development (RSSWLD) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw : - YCMOU certificate Programme in Library Automation
by Sambhaji Patil 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Res Sir / Mam YCMOU Organise Certificate Programme in Library Automation (Programme code :C37) from 23 July to 27July 2012. hurry up.........! Limited Seets - 30 Pls see syllabus all are theory with Practical Language (English , Marathi) 1) Information Technology a) Concept b) Basic Computers c) Hardware and SOftware d) Data Security, Databack-up, Installation od Antivirus e) Network for Data Sharing 2) Library Automation a) Ares of Application b) Introduction to Library Management, software, (Including Open source Library Management software) c) E-Granthalaya: (Free Software- Installation and Application) 3) Brcode and Scanning 4) Library Security system a) 3M b) RFID c) CCTV etc for detail information you have contact to Dr. Madhukar Shewale Librarian YCMOU, Nashik 0253-2230032, 09403774539 Registration Fee- 2500/- (including Breakfast, Tea, Lunch, Dinear, Kit, with Accomodation for 5 days) From Dr.Madhukar Shewale Deputy Librarian & Head, Library and Resource Centre Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik 422 222 (Maharashtra) Tel 091-0253-2230032 Fax 091-0253-2230270 Note:- any students or any Librarian related person interested to attend this programme ( Certificate Course) then contact to Dr. Shewale sir, and also contact to me then i will send u registration and other related information. Thanking you… Yours Faithfully, Mr. Sambhaji G Patil Librarian, Central Library MET's Institute of Engineering, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgaon, Nashik-3 09420691868, 0253-2555888 sambhajipatil07(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Is the Theme of Seminar appealing? Need opinion.
by Mohan Kulkarni 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Respected Moderator lindly publish this email on the LIS forum. Thank you, Respected Library Professionals, We have received email from Marketing Department of one of the E-Journal Company (Springer: Recommended by AICTE) asking to conduct the seminar on E-products. Their representatives will conduct the whole session. They will demonstrate everything on Projector. We are requested to invite the Principals, HODs, Librarians of neighboring colleges in the city or district. We need opinion regarding *usefulness *of conducting seminar on E-journal products to decide whether to conduct or not. Subject of the Seminar is-“*AICTE Mandatory Subscription of Springer eJournal Packages for all engineering institutions conducting UG/PG courses” * 1. I request frank opinion by Library professionals having conducted such type of Seminars. 2. I also request onion from the Library professionals who use to participate in such type of seminars. 3. Suppose we wish to conduct such seminar (Giving information of *particular products* like e-journals *of a particular company *like Springer) then what will be response of participants for enrollment ? Whether Librarians, HODs, Principals will be interested in such seminar. 4.Is the Subject or theme seems appealing to the professionals in Academic era ? Is the subject capable to create interest in these professionals. *It is important that time and money of participants coming from all the part of the city is valuable. So I am conducting survey to decide whether to conduct or not.* Your valuable opinion will guide us to take the further step. Thank you, Kulkarni M. S. Librarian Nasik (Maharashtra) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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InfoPort: A Subject Gateway to Indian Electronic Resources
by Roma 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Dear All, InfoPort: A Subject Gateway to Indian Electronic Resources developed by the INFLIBNET Centre was launched by Prof. Mahendra P Lama, Vice Chancellor, Sikkim University during the inaugural session of 8th PLANNER 2012 on 1stMarch, 2012. The InfoPort is designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre to serve as a comprehensive gateway to all Indian scholarly content. The gateway open-ups the Indian scholarly content scattered over the Internet through an integrated interface that support search, browse and multiple listing. The resources covered in the infoPort are organized under ten major categories (000 to 999) accroding to the Dewey Decimal Classification. Resources in the InfoPort are also arranged alphabetically by subjects. The Info-Port is now accessible at: http://infoport.inflibnet.ac.in/ Please give your feedback and contribute to this resource through http://infoport.inflibnet.ac.in/suggest.aspx. Thanks and Regards, Roma Shahdadpuri, Project Officer (LS) INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Agency for online content (articles)
by Varsha 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Dear All, Need contact details of good agency that gives online content (articles) on subjects like Management, Banking, Finance etc on everyday basis. Please share details on varshajoshi77(a)gmail.com -- Warm Regards, Varsha Joshi --- "Print this mail only if absolutely necessary. Save Paper. Save Trees." "This e-mail message may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. It should not be used by anyone who is not the original intended recipient. If you have erroneously received this message, please delete it immediately and notify the sender. The recipient acknowledges that ICICI Bank or its subsidiaries and associated companies, (collectively "ICICI Group"), are unable to exercise control or ensure or guarantee the integrity of/over the contents of the information contained in e-mail transmissions and further acknowledges that any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and no binding nature of the message shall be implied or assumed unless the sender does so expressly with due authority of ICICI Group. Before opening any attachments please check them for viruses and defects." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Subject: A Joint Convention of IASLIC and BLA
by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Subject: A Joint Convention of IASLIC and BLA Dear Sirs/Madams We are anxious to observe the disquieting situation prevailing in the Govt. controlled and Govt. sponsored Public libraries in West Bengal caused by recent Govt. order dated 14.03.12 indicating the imposition of the Government’s inhibitive restriction for reading newspapers in the libraries of West Bengal. It is needless to mention here that modern libraries, unlike those in earlier centuries, are the knowledge resource centres (KRC) and cardinal intermediaries between the producers and consumers of knowledge. The knowledge economy starting from the days of Adam Smith has been shaping itself anew in these days of market economy resulting in both generation and proliferation of knowledge at faster rate. Its fruitful use has become indispensable in any sphere of human activity. Precisely, knowledge is the invisible capital for development and newspapers are the primary sources of knowledge. Gathering, culling, disseminating and using of knowledge of any type and variation are the absolute rights of any individual institution and organization in the society. Its easy accessibility availability and free flow for use in a library according to user’s choice, need, demand and requirement should be imperatively ensured. Moreover, according to UNESCO, a library is “people’s university”. Any imposed restriction for reading newspapers in the libraries is bound to mar the activity and effort for achieving the cherished goal. Thus, IASLIC, in collaboration with Bengal Library Association(BLA), is going to organise a joint convention on the above mentioned order issued by the Govt of West Bengal imposing restrictions on subscribing newspapers for Govt libraries on 22.04.2012 (Sunday) at 4 pm in the Mahabodhi Society Auditorium, College Square, Kolkata – 700 073. A good number of speakers are invited from different fields. We earnestly invite you to attend the convention with your professional friends and colleagues to make this convention a grand success. With warm 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, (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. ========================================================================================================== 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, (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. ========================================================================================================== 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, (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. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission Notification: MLISc at Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
by Kotrayya Agadi 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Dear Professionals, Greetings! Centre for Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar invites applications for its regular master’s programme “Master of Library and Information Science” (MLISc) for the academic year 2012-13. The Central University of Gujarat has been established by the Parliament vide the Central University Act, 2009 (No.25 of 2009)with objective of dissemination and advancement of knowledge to make special provisions for integrated courses, to educate and train manpower for the development of the country, to appropriate measure for promoting innovation in teaching-learning and to pay special attention to the improvement of social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development MLISc is a four semester master’s programme in the subject of Library and Information Science. Candidates who have completed graduation in any stream are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on an Entrance Test. Entrance test will be conducted at all parts of India and centres are Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Bhavnagar, Bhubaneswar, Bhuj, Chennai, Dahod, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Jaipur, Jalgaon, Jodhpur, Kochi, Kolhapur, Leh, Lucknow, Mehsana, Mumbai , Nagpur, North Delhi, Panaji, Patna, Porbandar, Pune, Rajkot, Rajpipla, Ranchi, Solapur, South Delhi, Srinagar, Surat, Udaipur, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vyara, Last Dates for receipt of dully filled in application forms 4th May 2012 For registering and applying prospectus, entrance test and other details, please visit http://www.cug.ac.in/admissin_news_and_procedures.html You can also download the complete prospectus and other details from the website http://www.cug.ac.in/admissin_news_and_procedures.html -- Thanks & Regards, Dr.K.B.Agadi Asst.Librarian Central University of Gujarat Sector-30, Gandhinagar-382030 I Gujarat State I INDIA Tel: + 91 – 79 - 23260061 M: 07405031234 Email: kbagadi(a)cug.ac.in I library(a)cug.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RRRLF National Seminar: "Towards a New Reading Culture", 20-21 April 2012 , Trivandrum
by faisal sl 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

Dear All, The Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) is organizing a National Seminar on the theme “Towards a new reading culture” on 20-21 April 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram.There would be four technical sessions, viz.Changing Reading Habit and Public Libraries, Re-orienting Public Libraries in India, ICT Applications and Public Libraries and Equipping Public Library Users and Staff with Appropriate Skills and Competencies. RRRLF National Fellowship will be awarded to Dr Balamohan Thampi at this function. Shri P Govinda Pillai, Shri Kavalam Narayana Paincker, Smt. Sugathakumari, Shri Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri, Dr K Satchidanandan, Shri Kanayi Kunhiraman, Dr George Onakkoor, Dr N.A. Karim, Prof. C.A. Augustine, Smt Lalitha Lenin and Shri N. Balagopal, the veterans in the field of Literature and Library movement will also be honoured. There will be invited presentations from eminent Literary persons and Library Professionals. You can download the Seminar Brochure from http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ Delegate registration is already completed. For more information, please contact, Mr N. Sukumaran Nair General Convener RRRLF National Seminar 2012 Mob: 09447213155 ******************************************** Posted for the Organizing Committee by, S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS Labs Koha Workshop in Delhi (JNU Library and Information Center)
by Savitra Sirohi 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

All, We are pleased to announce a 2 day Koha workshop in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Library ((http://www.jnu.ac.in/library/default.htm) at Delhi. Workshop dates are: 18th (Friday) & 19th May (Saturday), 2012 Venue: JNU Library and Information Centre The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha - To test and certify their readiness to use the software This is a 2 day program covering the key modules and functions in the Koha version 3.8. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 60% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Basic skills certificate. Participation fee for the workshops are as follows: Rs. 3,000 per head For more information including registration details and workshop outline please visit these pages: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification -- Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional Support for Open Source Software Web: http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research Data Curation Bibliography
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Digital Scholarship (http://bit.ly/172mLs) has released the Research Data Curation Bibliography. It includes over 100 selected English-language articles and technical reports that are useful in understanding the curation of digital research data in academic and other research institutions. http://digital-scholarship.org/rdcb/rdcb.htm Most sources have been published from 2000 through 2011; however, a limited number of earlier key sources are also included. The bibliography includes links to freely available versions of included works. If such versions are unavailable, italicized links to the publishers' descriptions are provided. It is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. For a list of all Digital Scholarship publications, see: http://bit.ly/ffWu9D Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen) this message: http://bit.ly/IOkxjd -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://bit.ly/Z6HFx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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APLA Koha Workshop
by Dr. Indira Koneru 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Dear Professionals, Andhra Pradesh Library Association (APLA) is organising a two-day workshop on Koha on 12 & 13 May 2012 at DVR & Dr. HS MIC College of Technology, Kanchikachrla, near Vijayawada, Krishna District. Resource Person: Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Dept. of LIS, University of Burdwan, West Bengal Registratio Fee: Rs. 500/- For details contact:Dr. PV MalleswaraAsst. Secretary, APLAPhone: 09848379118e-mail: apla1914(a)gmail.com Regards,Indira------------------------------http://wikieducator.org/User:In… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for a librarian post in a leading MNC
by smrithi gopal 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Hi Moderator, Request you to post this in LIS forum. Herewith i have attached the file. Dear all, One of the leading MNC is looking for library professionals who can manage the Information Resource Centre independently. He/she should be extrovert, diligent and able to handle the user queries effectively. Strong verbal and written communication with knowledge of MS-Office is mandatory. Location: Mumbai Designation: Associate (Information Services) Experience on Library in-house operations -- circulation, acquisition, cataloguing, resource sharing. Working knowledge in any library automation software, e-resources and databases with prior experience in handling the day-to-day library activates can apply. Please find the below details to apply for this position: 1. Regular MLISc / M.Sc (Information Science) from any recognized university 2. He/she should have 1-3 years of relevant experience. 3. Local candidate is preferable Kindly email your updated resume to valampuri_moorthy(a)yahoo.co.in Last date to apply for this position is on or before 25th April 2012. P.S – Those who have already applied for this position in the past six months do not apply again. Warm regards, Smrithi G Nandish -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google starts ranking journals
by Shamprasad Pujar 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Dear Members, Google has started ranking journals! Through its new service called '*Google Scholar Metrics*' currently it cover articles *published between 2007 and 2011*, both inclusive. The metrics are based on citations from *all articles* that were indexed in Google Scholar as of *April 1st, 2012*. This also includes citations from articles that are not themselves covered by Scholar Metrics. To know which are the top 20 journals in a particular subject area just type the subject. For example; Economics, Statistics, Mathematics etc using the following URL address. Once you get Google Scholar search box replace 'Economics' with name of other subject. http://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&view_op=search_venues&vq=economics To know more about this new service, please go through Google Scholar at: http://scholar.google.com/intl/en/scholar/metrics.html Thanks to Garry for his posting on this. The full blog posting on Significance magazine is at: http://www.significancemagazine.org/details/webexclusive/1788885/Google-sta… 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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Open Access movement is gaining momentum
by Mailing List Admin 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:24:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> To: "lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Friends: The Open Access movement is gaining momentum. Here is what the European Science Academies want! 12.04.2012 - UNESCO Open Science for the 21st Century: Declaration of All European Academies At its 13th General Assembly, ALLEA, the umbrella organization of European Academies of Science, adopted a joint declaration on Open Science for the 21st Century. The Presidents urge science funders to implement open science principles for publications, research data, software educational resources and research infrastructures. They ask scientists, educators and students to embrace a culture of open science where sharing of publications and data is the norm, enabling scientific collaboration in Europe and beyond. The document quotes article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that speaks about the “right to share in scientific advancement and its benefits”, and mentions the relevance of UNESCO’s Charter for the Preservation of the Digital Heritage, adopted in 2003. European Commissioner Neelie Kroes, who is responsible for the Digital Agenda, welcomed the ALLEA Declaration. With the ever-increasing production of data – the scientific community now produces every year a collection of data that is 20 times as large as the entire collection of the Library of Congress - we have entered into the era of open science. Big data need new forms of cooperation, for which the European Commission looks far beyond the borders of the European Union. Scientific results achieved under the new Horizon 2020 Programme will all be published in open access, and will benefit science in the whole world: “Let’s invest in the collaborative tools that let us progress. Let’s tear down the walls that keep learning sealed off. Let’s make science open, and not only science but also our way of thinking.” --- Please read this leader in The Economist of 14 April 2012. <http://www.economist.com/node/21552574>; Academic publishing Open sesame When research is funded by the taxpayer or by charities, the results should be available to all without charge. It argues clearly why open access should be adopted and why governments and others who fund research should mandate open access to all publicly-funded research. It also exposes the greed of commercial publishers of science journals who make as much as 37% profit - unheard of in any other industry. Arun

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Professional Development Program (PDP) on "Influencing Knowledge Sphere in S&T Libraries through Core Competency Development@TERI, 2-4 May, 2012
by Nihal Alam 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

*Dear Professionals,* ** TERI Library and Information Centre is organizing a 3 days Professional Development Program (PDP ) from 2-4th May, 2012. The main objective of this program is *“to bridge the gap between what is preached and what is practiced at the workplace”, so as to; *i) develop core competencies for knowledge enhancement; ii) transform the LIS professionals into an efficient workforce and knowledgeable in developing innovative information skills; and iii) inculcate infopreneurial attitude among the LIS professionals towards sustainability. *Pedagogy* This workshop programme will be mix of presentation, case studies and hands on exercise. The course contents will be developed collaboratively with eminent experts in the field of library and information science to promote continuous improvement of core competency skills of the participants. The faculty will comprise of experts from within TERI as well as from outside. The programme pedagogy will comprise of: · Knowledge management skills · Information marketing and outreach · Communication skills · Infopreneurial skills *Target Participation *The participation in the workshop is primarily through selection nomination only. Each institute can nominate only one candidate. To allow rich and useful interactions, the number of participants will be limited to 25, drawn from all types of libraries. The workshop will be useful for middle to senior-level library and information professionals, knowledge managers, information entrepreneurs, and content developers, who have exhibited proactive interest and taken initiatives to develop innovative knowledge and information based services and products in their organizations*. * * * *Venue & registration *The workshop will take place at TERI, Darbari Seth Block, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003 from 2- 4 May, 2012. The registration for the nominated participants will be free of charge. Each of the participants needs to fill the registration form and a survey beforehand. The registration is on first cum first serve basis, subject to survey completion. Last date for registration: 25th April 2012. Please note that the participants/nominating institute will have to bear the cost of travel, boarding and lodging expenses. * For registration and other details kindly contact to:* Mr Vijay Vikram Singh Parihar Library and Information Centre Knowledge Management Division TERI, Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi –110003 Tel: 2468 2100 or 2468 2111 extn. 2756 Fax: 2468 2144 or 2468 2145 E-mail: vijayvsp(a)teri.res.in *OR* Dr Shantanu Ganguly Fellow, Librarian and Area Convener Library and Information Centre Knowledge Management Division TERI, Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi –110003 Tel: 2468 2100 or 2468 2111 extn. 2762 Fax: 2468 2144 or 2468 2145 E-mail: shantanu.ganguly(a)teri.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 needed
by ksgimahesh 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Dear Friends, Send me the below article if you have this one. Its urgent needed to my faculty for his research work. Author - T.C.Chiam "A numerical solution for the laminar boundary layer flow with an exponentially decreasing velocity distribution." Acta Mechanica <../content/0001-5970/> Volume 129, Numbers 3-4<../content/0001-5970/129/3-4/>, 255-261, DOI: 10.1007/BF01176750. -- *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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Support the annulment of IT Rules 2011, protect internet freedom in India
by Vasanth 15 Apr '12

15 Apr '12

Dear Sir/Madam, Apology for the cross-posting Please log-on to the following link and sign the petition against IT act 2011 for protecting the Internet Freedom in India. http://www.change.org/petitions/mps-of-india-support-the-annulment-motion-t… Read the letter posted by http://softwarefreedom.in (SFLC) Dear Member of Parliament, The Constitution of India praovides the citizens of this country the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression subject to reasonable restrictions as laid down in the Constitution itself. Now, with the spread of the Internet and the availability of tools like blogs and social networks we are able to enjoy this freedom to the fullest and have a true participatory democracy. You, as legislators recognised the importance of intermediaries like Google, Facebook, Twitter and Internet Service Providers for e-commerce as well as for free expression, helping us to express ourselves and provided them protection from any legal liability that could arise out of content generated by users. Such a protection provided in the Information Technology Act, 2000 was important for these intermediaries to operate freely without threats of frivolous legal action. Now, the Government wants to impose restrictive, unconstitutional guidelines on the intermediaries via the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011 notified in April 2011. The rules cast an obligation on the intermediaries to remove access to any content on receiving a complaint from an affected person that it falls under the category of a wide, vague, undefined list of “unlawful” content specified in the rules. This vague list includes content considered as ‘blasphemous’, ‘libellous’, ‘grossly harmful’, ‘harassing’, or ‘disparaging’. The rules mandate the intermediaries to decide whether content is “lawful”, thereby bye-passing judicial processes. The rules also allow Government agencies to access personal data of users without any legal safeguards. These rules are violative of our constitutional rights of freedom of expression and privacy and are also against the intent of the Parliament as stated in the Information Technology Act, 2000. We appeal to you to support the motion for annulment of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011 being moved in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha and to ask the Government to draft new rules which will protect our freedom and privacy. Sincerely, [Your name] ------------------------- 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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Requirement of Library Trainees at IIMA
by Mallikarjun 15 Apr '12

15 Apr '12

Dear All, With reference to the subject cited above, Vikram Sarabhai Library, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabadis in the process of hiring Library Trainees. Desired candidate’s profile 1. Post Graduate in Library & Information Science with first class (those who areappearing for M.L.I.Sc. exam can also apply) 2. Good communication skills in English 3. Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills 4. Sound knowledge of Windows and MS Office * Compensation offered for the above post is a consolidated stipend of up to Rs.14,000/- per month. * The applicant must be available for work from Monday to Saturday (both days inclusive). On requirement Trainees may be called on shift duty. * The training period will be purely for a period of one year and may not be extended further. * No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview * Selection of candidate will be based on written test followed by a personal interview * No of vacancies : 4 * Age limit: 26 years Interested candidate may forward their resume to following id: librarian(a)iimahd.ernet.inon or before 19/04/2012. The written test and interview will be held at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad on 25/04/2012 at 10 AM, candidate are requested to come along with resume and copy of their original certificate Thank you !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad http://mallikarjundora.wordpress.com/ http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6n1ABCQAAAAJ&hl=en !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Students Colloquia
by Amit Shaw 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

Dear all, DRTC students colloquia on "Towards Library Network 2.0: In search of Social Networking Components in Library Networks" Date: 18/04/2012 Time:2:00p.m. Venue: DRTC Classroom Abstract: Resource sharing and Social Networks, these two terms are interrelated one upon another in the area of Library and Information Science (LIS) to access the resources at maximum level of utilization for the widely existing each and every users. The purpose of the colloquium is utility and value of discussion forums such as LIS forum, LIS Links and Social Networking Sites(SNS) as Facebook for LIS professional to work effective tool for sharing information or Knowledge so it will helpful in making awareness among Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals. This colloquium is to increase the understanding of UGC Infonet 2.0 and Social Networking aims to educate Information Technology, Students, Knowledge Workers, Librarians etc about the various application, benefits and risks associated with it. Therefore, this will provide new vision of social networking applications as part of their services to users. Facets Speakers Overview Amit Kumar Shaw UGC- Infonet 2.0 N-LIST Subhashis Das Components of Social Networks Sonali Kishore Kalani Library Networks Anurodh Kumar Sinha Conclusion Mayukh Biswas 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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WANTED LIBRARIAN WITH M.LIB SC.
by Gautham College 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

Sir, We are from Gautham College of Pharmacy. We want to immediately appoint a Librarian with M. Lib. SC., Kindly update our requirement in the LIS forum. Thanking you, -- regards... *Gautham College of Pharmacy III cross, Bhuvaneshwari Nagara, R.T.Nagara Post, Bangalore-560032. Ph.080-23334828* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Directory of Open Access Books
by Shamprasad Pujar 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

Dear All, Directory of Open Access Books [DOAB] initiated by OAPEN Foundation currently holds *756* Academic peer-reviewed books from *22* publishers. You may access DOAB at: http://www.doabooks.org/doab I hope it could be useful for some of you. 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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CALL FOR PAPERS
by M. Ram 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '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 For other details please see APA style 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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ugc net june 2012
by Pawan Agrawal 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '12

*Important Dates* *Application Submission End Date**:**Monday; Apr. 30, 2012**Last date for receiving the documents* at the test center**:**Monday; May 07, 2012**Examination Date**:**Sunday; June 24, 2012* Note ***: The print out of online Application Form (2 copies), Attendance Slip and Admission Card to the respective test center with fee receipt & category certificates for more detailshttp://ugcnetonline.in/dates.php -- Thanks and Regards *-------* Join hands, Join eLibrarian http://elibrarian.grouply.com <http://elibrarian.grouply.com%20/> *-------* *Pawan R. Agrawal *Assistant Librarian Learning Resource Centre (Library) Silvassa Institute of Higher Learning Uchcha Shiksha Samiti U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli At Naroli High School Silvassa Ph. 9376135580 http://www.pragrawal.wordpress.com http://elibrarian.grouply.com Skype ID: pawanagrawal4u4u -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for library poster
by akula ramesh 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '12

Dear sir Plz send some library posters and quotations for our college library A.Ramesh Librarian Indur Institute of Engineering & Technology Siddipet,Medak Dist, A.P -- 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 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '12

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned article. Please send me. Neurology. 1995 Feb;45(2):244-50. Optic neuritis: a population-based study in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Rodriguez M, Siva A, Cross SA, O'Brien PC, Kurland LT. 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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Invitation
by Mailing List Admin 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '12

SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE srels.bangalore(a)gmail.com Mon Apr 9 13:28:00 IST 2012 Kindly announce the following invitation to the benefit of the lis-forum members. Yours truly, K.N. Prasad, Executive Officer, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Convenor, Prof. M.R.Kumbhar Memorial Lectures Committee, Bangalore ********** Government First Grade College, Lingasugur and Prof. M.R.Kumbhar Memorial Lectures Committee, Bangalore cordially invite you to the PROF. M. R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures (18) (2012)* on ICT IN TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH By Dr. R.B.GADDAGIMATH Librarian, Gulbraga University, Gulbraga Mr. D.Y.RADDER Principal (Grade 1) Government Grade I First Grade College, Lingasugur Presides On Monday, 16th April 2012 at 6.00pm Venue : Government First Grade College Lingasugur Library and Information Center Lingasugur-584122 RSVP: Mr. Paramanand Mob-9844116650 Dr. K N Prasad Mob-09880529534* Deatials of Guest Dr. R. B. Gaddagimath Librarian Gulbarga University Gulbarga -585106 Telephone -08472-263260,(R)245634 Cell: 9844226604, E-mail:rbggug at rediffmail.com Details of Presides Mr. D.Y.Radder Government First Grade College, Lingasugur-584122

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InfoLit India: An information literacy initiative for young learners by KV Pattom
by faisal sl 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '12

Dear Professionals, The Library Media Centre at Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram has launched a project on information literacy for young learners, InfoLit India. The project aims at developing the essential 21st century literacy skills (mainly Internet, media and library literacies) in the students and teachers through instruction, training and research. It is conceived on a basic information literacy curriculum which was developed according to the standard skill sets required in an Indian school educational environment. The project has three main components. 1. Internet Literacy ("Web challenge") 2. Media literacy ("Media matters") 3. Library Literacy ("Face-a-book") The project will select a group of students and carry out a planned Information Literacy programme for the coming one year. The impact and effectiveness will be evaluated through various statistical procedures. The findings will be used to develop a national information literacy programme for Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country. For more details, please log on to the project website, http://infolitindia.org Your comments and suggestions are welcomed. Thanks for your time. Regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps/ http://slfaisal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job vacancies
by vinay kumar 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '12

*Alagappa University, invites applications for the post of Asst **Professor / Asst Librarian * Asst Librarian Alagappa University – Corporation Bank Public Library *Qualification:* *i)* A Master’s Degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library. ii) Qualifying in national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. iii) However, the candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of University Assistant Librarian. *Last date :* 03.05.2012. *Click Here For More Details :* http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/files/news_files/Appt-1-2012%28Instruct… -- *VinayKumar D* *Guest Lecturer, DLIS Kuvempu University Jnana Sahyadri Shakaraghatta - 577 451 Shivamogga Dist, Karnataka Ph: 9945037249* -- 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] Barcode generator for Koha ILS
by Vimal Kumar 12 Apr '12

12 Apr '12

Dear Friends, I got lot of responses regarding barcode generator. This barcode generator is useful all, not only Koha users. You can contact Sri, A.J. Tomson and express your feeback and suggestions for further improvement. His email id is ajtomson at gmail.com Regards, -- 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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Library Information Topics
by Govinder Singh 11 Apr '12

11 Apr '12

Hi friends, I found an interesting site having much information on information science. Please follow the link to view and prepare ur UGC NET paper. http://www.netugc.com/ -- Great Regards Govinder Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 11 Apr '12

11 Apr '12

________________________________ Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 19:56 Subject: [Iatul-l] Directory of Open Access Books *** Apologies for Receipt of Duplicate Postings*** Colleagues/ OAPEN is pleased to announce a new service for Open Access monographs: the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB). DOAB will provide a searchable index to peer-reviewed monographs and edited volumes published under an Open Access business model, with links to the full texts of the publications at the publisher’s website or repository. The beta version of the service will contain publications of a selected number of academic publishers. The beta version will be made public early spring 2012. The primary aim of DOAB is to increase discoverability of Open Access books. Academic publishers will be invited to provide the metadata of their Open Access books to the DOAB. Metadata will be harvestable in order to maximize dissemination, visibility and impact. Aggregators can integrate the records in their commercial services and libraries can integrate the directory into their online catalogues, thereby helping scholars, students and the general public to discover the books. The directory will be open to all academic publishers and should contain as many books as possible, provided that these books are peer reviewed and published in Open Access. DOAB will determine requirements for publishers to qualify as Open Access academic book publishers and will maintain a certification procedure. [ http://project.oapen.org/index.php/news ] Thanks to Roddy MacLeod ! Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 http://bit.ly/xXucIG ------------------------------- -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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NewGenLib Adaptation Program
by shivu Komalapura 11 Apr '12

11 Apr '12

Verus Solutions has started "NewGenLib Adaptation Program". You may also recommend this program to other libraries. What is "NewGenLib Adaptation Program"? ------------------------------------------------------------ This program is for libraries which are planning to automate their libraries in just 4 days. This is time-bound program. The duration of this program is 32 hours (4 - days). And it is very simple. There are schedules for this program. If you strictly follow the schedule you will fully automate your library in just 4 days. You will be visually observing your users' (and management) satisfaction and praise for library services. What should you do to enroll to this program? --------------------------------------------------------------- Please visit http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram and enrol your library for the program. You may also share this link with libraries that are planning to implement library automation. What happens after enrollment? -------------------------------------------- NewGenLib Open Source Team will do the following tasks for you Step 1 - Installation: We will download and install the latest version of NewGenLib on your system. If you have any clients we will install NewGenLib clients. Step 2 - Training: This is a 24 hour program (3 days). In this step we will train you on all the critical functionalities of library management. Step 3 - Installing migrated data: We will be collecting you data to convert it into NewGenLib schema. The privacy of your library data will be strictly be maintained. NewGenLib Open Source Team will be accepting a Non-Disclosure Agreement from you to protect the privacy of your data. The process of collecting the data will happen at step 1 itself. So that at the end of the program the converted data is installed. Step 4 - System maintenance and support: We will provide you with information on process to get instant help from us. Maintaining NewGenLib is very cost effective. Is this program strictly based on schedule? ---------------------------------------------------------- The program is designed for 32 hours, that is 4 days x 8 hours per day. However you are at your liberty to allot time for this program. What are the costs involved in taking up this program? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Verus Solutions does not charge any thing for this program. This is absolutely a free program. All you need is a decent Internet connection as all the tasks are executed on-line. For any queries you may send us an email to info(a)verussolutions.biz Wishing you a happy library management -- Sincerely *K. N Shivakumaraswamy* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: World Bank Launches Open Knowledge Repository and Announces Open Access Policy for Research and Knowledge
by Shamprasad Pujar 10 Apr '12

10 Apr '12

Dear All, Through this announcement, I hope 'Open Access' to research knowledge will get further boost from governments and research councils/funding organizations. best Regards, Dr S.M. Pujar Deputy Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai, India ================================= ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Smith, Ina <ismith(a)sun.ac.za> <ismith(a)sun.ac.za> Date: Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 6:07 PM Subject: [Irtalk] FW: [EIFLoa] World Bank Announces Open Access Policy for Research and Knowledge To: "irtalk(a)lists.lib.sun.ac.za" <irtalk(a)lists.lib.sun.ac.za> News Release 2012/379/EXTOP *World Bank Announces Open Access Policy for Research and Knowledge * *Launches Open Knowledge Repository* WASHINGTON, April 10, 2012 - The World Bank today announced that it will implement a new Open Access policy for its research outputs and knowledge products, effective July 1, 2012. The new policy builds on recent efforts to increase access to information at the World Bank and to make its research as widely available as possible. As the first phase of this policy, the Bank launched today a new Open Knowledge Repository and adopted a set of Creative Commons copyright licenses. The new Open Access policy, which will be rolled out in phases in the coming year, formalizes the Bank's practice of making research and knowledge freely available online. Now anybody is free to use, re-use and redistribute most of the Bank's knowledge products and research outputs for commercial or non-commercial purposes. "Knowledge is power," World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick said. "Making our knowledge widely and readily available will empower others to come up with solutions to the world's toughest problems. Our new Open Access policy is the natural evolution for a World Bank that is opening up more and more." The policy will also apply to Bank research published with third party publishers including the institution's two journals --World Bank Research Observer (WBRO) and World Bank Economic Review (WBER)-- which are published by Oxford University Press, but in accordance with the terms of third party publisher agreements. The Bank will respect publishing embargoes, but expects the amount of time it takes for externally published Bank content to be included in its institutional repository to diminish over time. In support of the new Open Access Policy, the World Bank is adopting a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) copyright license for content published by the Bank, the most accommodating of all licenses offered by Creative Commons. It allows anyone to distribute, reuse, and build upon the Bank's published work, even commercially, as long as the Bank is given credit for the original creation. The CC BY license helps the Bank to maximize its impact while simultaneously protecting the Bank's reputation and the integrity of its content. World Bank content published by third party publishers will be available in the Open Knowledge Repository under a more restrictive Creative Commons license. The new copyright practice goes into effect today. While much of the Bank's research outputs and knowledge products have been available for free on the institution's web site, and on other channels, the new Open Access policy marks a significant shift in how Bank content is disseminated and shared. For the first time, the Bank will have an aggregated portal to research and knowledge products, where the metadata is curated, the content is discoverable and easily downloaded, and third parties are free to use, reuse, and build on it. "Allowing unfettered access to the Bank's trove of development knowledge is commendable," said Cathy Casserly, CEO of Creative Commons. "For researchers, it increases the visibility, usage, and impact of their work. For users, it allows for the discovery of knowledge and encourages the open interchange of ideas." The Open Knowledge Repository, the centerpiece of the policy, is the new home for all of the World Bank's research outputs and knowledge products. The Repository -- available at openknowledge.worldbank.org -- currently contains works from 2009-2012 (more than 2,100 books and papers) across a wide range of topics and all regions of the world. This includes the World Development Report, and other annual flagship publications, academic books, practitioner volumes, and the Bank's publicly disclosed country studies and analytical reports. The repository also contains journal articles from 2007-2010 from the two World Bank journals WBRO and WBER. The repository will be updated regularly with new publications and research products, as well as with content published prior to 2009. Starting in 2013, the repository will also provide links to datasets associated with research. While the vast majority of the works are published in English, over time translated editions will also be added. The Open Knowledge Repository is interoperable with other repositories and will support optimal discoverability and re-usability of the content by complying with Dublin Core metadata standards and the Open Archives Initiatives protocol for metadata harvesting. "This new policy is a natural extension of our other efforts to make the Bank more open, including the Open Data Initiative and the landmark Access to Information Policy," said Caroline Anstey, World Bank Managing Director. "Anyone with Internet access will have much greater access to the World Bank's knowledge. And for those without internet access, there is now unlimited potential for intermediaries to reuse and repurpose our content for new languages, platforms and media, further democratizing development by getting information into the hands of all those who may benefit from it." The new Open Access policy and launch of the Open Knowledge Repository represent the next major development in the World Bank's Open Development Agenda. The first two initiatives were: * Open Data Initiative (launched in April 2010): a range of reforms enabling free access to more than 7,000 development indicators, as well as a wealth of information on World Bank projects and finances, and * Access to Information Policy (launched in July 2010): a groundbreaking change in how the World Bank makes information available to the public. Contacts: In Washington: Yoko Kobayashi (202) 458-2624, ykobayashi2(a)worldbank.org For Broadcast Requests: Natalia Cieslik, (202) 458-9369, ncieslik(a)worldbank.org The Open Knowledge Repository is freely available at openknowledge.worldbank.org. More information about Creative Commons can be found at www.creativecommons.org. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Barcode generator for Koha ILS
by Vimal Kumar 10 Apr '12

10 Apr '12

Dear Friends, Here is an online barcode generator available for librarians. It is suitable for printing barcode labels on books. You can print barcode on adhesive sticker paper (65 barcode stickers in A4 size sheet). http://openscience.in/index.php/barcode This utility developed by Sri. A.J. Tomson, Librarian, St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode. He implemented Koha in 2000 in St. Joseph College library, one of the earliest Koha implementation in India. Regards, -- 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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Admission Notification: MLISc at TISS, Mumbai
by Satish Kanamadi 10 Apr '12

10 Apr '12

Dear Professionals, Greetings! Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai invites applications for its regular master’s programme “Master of Library and Information Science” (MLISc) for the academic year 2012-13. TISS, established in 1936, is known for its well crafted curriculum, sound theory, high quality teaching and experiential learning unique to TISS. This two year, four semester and 66 credit master’s programme comprises 20 core courses which provide common and essential inputs covering the Library and Information Science. Building on these fundamentals, students undertake a dissertation in an area of interest. Programme lays more emphasis on practical aspects of library and information science and is multidisciplinary drawing expertise from all the schools/centres of TISS and other related institutions/industries in India. Candidates who have completed graduation in any stream are eligible to apply. Candidates will have to register themselves on website and then apply online.The selection will be based on an Entrance Test, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Entrance test will be conducted at Mumbai, Hyderabad and Guwahati campuses. The GD/PI will happen only at Mumbai Campus. Last date for applying is 20th May 2012 For registering and applying online, prospectus, entrance test pattern and other details, please visit http://ma-programmes.tiss.edu/ You can also download the complete prospectus with full curriculum and other details from the website http://library.tiss.edu/ Best regards, Prof.Muttayya Koganuramath Centre for Library and Information Management Studies Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences MUMBAI -4500088 Tel: 022-25525281 Email: muttayya(a)tiss.edu -- 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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I Need this Two Articals
by GANESHA SK 10 Apr '12

10 Apr '12

1. *J. INDIAN MED ASSOCIATION JAN 107 (1*) CLINICOHAEMATOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF APLASTIC ANEMIA AMONG CHILDREN OF NORTHERN DISTRICTS OF WEST BENGAL. 2. *APLASTIC ANEMIA : CLINICOHAEMATOLOGICAL FEATURES*. J.COLL PHYSICIAN SURG,2011 APRIL 21(4), 219-222 -- GANESHA.S.K SENIOR LIBRARIAN NARAYANA HRUDAYALAYA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES HEALTH CITY BANGALORE - 99 ganeshnhl(a)gmail.com MOBIL NO 0919449352489 OFFICE NO 0919538895313 Ext-1694 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Sending me an Article from Science Reporter
by Tanveer Naqvi 09 Apr '12

09 Apr '12

Dear Collegues Good Morning Request for Sending me an Article from Science Reporter Title: The Enigma of Dark Matter Authors: Mukherjee, P.K. Issue Date: Oct-2011 Publisher: NISCAIR-CSIR, India Thanks & Regards Dr.Tanveer Haider Naqvi Chief Librarian Fiji National University Head Office, Nasinu Campus Library Fiji naqvitanveer(a)yahoo.com naqvitanveerhaider(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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Dorris Lessing on Libraries
by Vasanth 09 Apr '12

09 Apr '12

Recent move by West Bengal government to ban the subscription of all English dailies and two local newspapers in State run public libraries has triggered a lot of controversy across WB and in other parts of the country. This is the move to curtail the free thinking and undemocratic. Here is a quote from the The 2007 Nobel Laureate for Literature Dorris Lessing on importance of libraries in a democratic society. " With a library you are free not confined by the temporary political climates. It is the most democratic of institutions because no one, no one at all -can tell you what to read and when and how" ------------------------- 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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Invitation
by SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE 09 Apr '12

09 Apr '12

Dear Moderator : Kindly announce the following invitation to the benefit of the lis-forum members. Yours truly, K.N. Prasad, Executive Officer, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Convenor, Prof. M.R.Kumbhar Memorial Lectures Committee, Bangalore ********** *Government First Grade College, Lingasugur* *and * *Prof. M.R.Kumbhar Memorial Lectures Committee, Bangalore* *cordially invite you to the * *PROF. M. R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures (18) (2012)* on *ICT IN TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH * By *Dr. R.B.GADDAGIMATH * Librarian, Gulbraga University, Gulbraga *Mr. D.Y.RADDER* Principal (Grade 1) Government Grade I First Grade College, Lingasugur Presides *On Monday, 16th April 2012 at 6.00pm* Venue : Government First Grade College Lingasugur Library and Information Center Lingasugur-584122** *RSVP:* *Mr. Paramanand- Mob-9844116650 Dr. K N Prasad –Mob-09880529534* Deatials of Guest Dr. R. B. Gaddagimath Librarian Gulbarga University , Gulbarga -585106 Telephone -08472-263260,(R)245634 Cell: 9844226604, E-mail:rbggug@rediffmail.com Details of *Presides* * * *Mr. D.Y.Radder* *Government First Grade College,* * Lingasugur-584122* * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter Apr 2012 issue
by H R Mohan 07 Apr '12

07 Apr '12

Dear all, The Apr 2012 issue of CSI eNewsletter can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-04-01.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 Editor, CSI eNewsletter Chairman, IEEE CS & PCS Madras http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ Contents ======= -- 10 Essential Steps to Portfolio Management -- 10 ways to secure browsing in the enterprise -- Video: Digital humanitarianism -- Video: The secret structure of great talks -- The Seven Types of Power Problems -- A Guide to Modern IT Disaster Recovery -- Top Learning Trends for 2012 -- End-to-End Encryption: The PCI Security Holy Grail -- Google's Research Awards Program -- The in-depth guide to data destruction -- CISO Guide to Next Generation Threats -- 9 Secrets to Hassle-Free Data Management – Guide -- Creative Commons: Law & Etiquette -- Using QR Codes for Your Small Business -- IT risk assessment frameworks: real-world experience -- Programming Methodology Lectures by Professor Mehran Sahami, Stanford CS Dept -- The IPv6 Implementation Action Plan -- Access to Books from the publisher Knovel -- Gartner Report: 2012 Magic Quadrant for BI Platforms -- As 60th Anniversary Nears, Tape Reinvents Itself -- Apple Invents a Killer 3D Imaging Camera for iOS Devices -- Listening to employees: The ‘Beyond Bureaucracy’ M-Prize winners -- Interactive Health Tutorials -- ERCIM "Alain Bensoussan" Fellowship. -- Consultants Commandments -- The Three Envelopes -- 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: iPad in the Enterprise – Developing and Deploying Business applications (Wiley India) -- Book: Java Programming (TMH) -- Book: Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards (Pearson -- Book Summary: The Power of Presence: Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others. -- Book Summary: 10 Steps To Be A Successful Manager -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter InfoQuiz–2012-04-01 =============== (NINE Prizes to Win – FOUR Prizes of Rs. 500/- each, THREE books, TWO free one month access to Business Book Summaries) 1. The paper “The Anatomy of a Large-Scale Hypertextual Web Search Engine” presents a prototype of a search engine. Name it. 2. “Software gets slower faster than hardware gets faster” is known as ------ Law. 3. The year 2012 is being celebrated as the 100th Birth Anniversary of which computer pioneer? 4. Who has become the first person to surpass 20 million followers on Twitter? 5. Name the new book recently written by the co-author of the famous book “The C Programming Language”, Brian W. Kernighan Email your answers by 30th Apr 2012 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2012-04-01”. 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) 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) Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd (www.tmhshop.com/) and Pearson Education (http://www.pearsoned.co.in) . 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-2012-03-01 =============================== Recycle, Steve Jobs, Tulip Telecom, Motorola, Facebook Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems – Mr. T.U. Peter (Chennai) & Mr. Abhishek V. Potnis (Mumbai) Rs. 500/= from Victory Mind Educare Services – Mr. Aayush Agarwal (Bhubaneswar) & Ms. Soumya Sharma (Gwalior) Book from Wiley India – Mr. Raghavendra Kumar (Hyderabad) Book form the author Mr. Vicky Shah – Mr. S. Rajasekaran (Chennai) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Graduation Day Celebrations 2012
by Athif Mohammed 06 Apr '12

06 Apr '12

Description: cid:image003.png@01CCB65E.11232A00 International School of Information Management University of Mysore The Members of the Governing Board Cordially Invite you to the Graduation Day Celebrations 2012 Chief Guest : Prof. H.A.Ranganath, Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore Commencement Address : Prof. Ramakrishna Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Presided by : Prof. V. G. Talawar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore Date : April 8, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Venue: International School of Information Management, University of Mysore Prof. Shalini R Urs Executive Director International School of Information Management, University of Mysore Athif Mohammed Assistant Manager International School of Information Management (ISiM) University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570006. Email- athif(a)isim.ac.in M: +91 9886772356 Website: www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hindi Language Information Literacy Resources & Sites
by Dr. Indira Koneru 05 Apr '12

05 Apr '12

Dear LIS Professionals, I'm compiling a list of Hindi Language Information Literacy resources, projects and Websites. So, I request you to add Information Literacy publications, websites, library or institutional IL projects that are in Hindi to the Google Document created. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuTafbeUlQLodGJweExIMlg3b2wxOF… While adding entries to the Google document (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuTafbeUlQLodGJweExIMlg3b2wxOF…) please remember that the Information Literacy resource must be primarily in Hindi, not in English. *You can add Hindi Information Literacy sites that you've created or created by others. You can also add your comments, if any in the remarks column. Thanks & regards, Indira --------------------------------- http://wikieducator.org/User:Indkon http://lisprofessionaldevelopment.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OKFN - India
by Sridhar Gutam 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Apologies for cross posting! Greetings!! The Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2004 which is dedicated to promoting open knowledge in all its forms <http://okfn.org/about/>. They are building communities with a network of international leaders in this field <http://okfn.org/chapters/> and <http://okfn.org/wg/> You can read their blog at <http://blog.okfn.org/> Now efforts are being made to have OKFN - India chapter. For this purpose, a mailing list OKFN-IN for those interested in getting involved with open knowledge communities in India is set up at < http://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/okfn-in> I wish that you should join the OKFN-India and contribute to the 'Open Knowledge' 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> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 <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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Hearty congratulations to Dr. Kaul, Prof. Prasad and Prof. Arunachalam
by Jagtar Singh 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Dear All, Kindly join me in congratulating Dr H. K. Kaul, Prof. A.R.D Prasad, and Prof. S. Arunachalam on their nomination the National Mission on Libraries (NML). Please take care and keep in touch. Jagtar Singh 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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Koha & Dspace workshops (OSS Labs) in Mumbai - 27th to 29th April
by Savitra Sirohi 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

All, Just a reminder of upcoming Koha and Dspace workshops in Mumbai (dates have changed since last announcement). The Koha workshop is scheduled as follows: Mumbai: 27th (Friday) & 28th April (Saturday), 2012 And the Dspace workshops are scheduled as follows: Mumbai: 22nd (Sunday) April, 2012 The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha/Dspace - To test and certify their readiness to use the software This is a 2 day program for Koha and 1 day program on Dspace, covering the key modules and functions in the software. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 60% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Basic skills certificate. Participation fee for the workshops are as follows: Koha (2 day workshop): Rs. 3,000 per head Dspace (1 day workshop): Rs. 1,500 per head. Participants can register in one (Koha or Dspace) of both the programs, as the are on contiguous dates. For more information including registration details and workshop outline please visit these pages: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification http://www.osslabs.biz/dspace/training-certification Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional Support for Open Source Software Web: http://www.osslabs.biz -- 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 Mukesh Saikia for getting appointed as Librarian
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Dr Mukesh greetings every professional and my self are happy to know that you have been appointed as Librarian of Tezpur University. U deserve the appointment and we all wish u success in ur endeavors. we join together and congratulate you for the said appointment. best wishes 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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Fw: Village Libraries / Rural Library Foundation ( RLF )
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

--- On Wed, 4/4/12, sudhir kodati <sudhirkodati(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: sudhir kodati <sudhirkodati(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Village Libraries / Rural Library Foundation ( RLF ) To: "Sudhir Kodati" <sudhirkodati(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, 4 April, 2012, 5:35 Friends, Some of you who know of VSLAP ( Village School Library Assistance Program ) initiated in 1999/2000 to nurture reading habits among the rural kids, with the help and time commitments of many vounteers, continued to operate under the rubric of Rural Library Foundation - RLF ( www.rlfindia.org ) since 2004. RLF is presently supporting 22 village libraries ( mostly based on school premises) in the districts of Warangal and Karimnagar and oflate in Medak. I would like to share this news covergae of RLF activities in Karimnagar, that appeared in Eenadu couple of days ago. http://epaper.eenadu.net/pdf/2012/04/01/20120401b_008109003.jpg regards, sudhir -- 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] Lecture at JNU on 17th April 2012 at 3.00 pm
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 04 Apr '12

04 Apr '12

Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Cordially invites you to the 4th Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic Creating Socio-economic Value through Open Public Data Speaker Ms Waltraut Ritter Research Director, Knowledge Dialogues, Hong Kong & Visiting Professor, International School of Information Management, Mysore Chairperson: Prof. KRISHNENDU GHOSH DASTIDAR Professor of Economics, Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Del1hi-110067, INDIA. Date: Tuesday, 17th April 2012 at 3:00 pm Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU, New Delhi About the Topic: At the ministerial OECD meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy in June 2008 in Seoul, the member states agreed on the need for governments to work with business, civil society and other parties to promote and expand access to public sector information and promote the re-use of data worldwide. Public sector organisations produce, collect and share vast amounts of information, such as meteorological, traffic and socio-economic data, health and statistical data, cultural information and others. Public sector information is the “raw material” for new added value services, but it is often difficult for third parties to re-use it. Many countries have updated their public information laws to adapt to the new opportunities through the digitisation of information. PSI re-use (Public Sector Information) goes beyond traditional e-government concepts and transactional information exchanges between public sector and business/citizens. The awareness for PSI issues, from policy to legal and technological questions varies from country to country and depends on open information flows between different stakeholders, as well as a change of mindset in the public sector. This new thinking encourages new forms of public engagement and leads to democratization of government data.What are the trends and developments in public information in India? Will the Electronic Delivery of Service Bill (EDS) increase transparency and enhanced cohesion? About the Speaker: Waltraut Ritter is managing director of Knowledge Dialogues which she founded in Hong Kong in 1997, specializing in applied relating to innovation, knowledge, and intellectual capital. She has worked in information and knowledge management since 1989, when she served as information management consultant for the United Nations Development Programme in Geneva and New York. In recent years, she has focused on the knowledge economy and innovation initiatives for national and international agencies in the public sector. She is visiting faculty at the International School of Information Management the University of Mysore (India) and was Professor for Knowledge Management at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She holds an MA in Information Science and Sociology from the Free University of Berlin and an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. She has been involved the UN World Summit of Information Society process from 2003 to 2005 and subsequent UN Internet governance forum (IGF) working group on Open Data. She is a founding member of the New Club of Paris, a knowledge economy research network supported by the Worldbank, OECD and EU. She also serves on the Digital21 Strategy advisory board of the Hong Kong Government and as research director for the Asia Pacific Intellectual Capital Centre, a non-profit think tank on knowledge economy. 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 Chairman Ved Prakash Batting for Private higher educational Institutions
by Vasanth 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

Dear Sir/Madam, This is really shocking for higher education fraternity. The Chairman of UGC Ved Prakash is full of praise for private higher educational institutions in a function organized by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). To a response to UGC Chairman's comment T.S. Rao has published an interesting piece in Deccan Herald titled "UGC chairman eulogising private institutions is invidious" on 3rd April 2012. See the full text here : http://www.deccanherald.com/content/239067/ugc-chairman-eulogising-private-… Recent comments in Jaipur by Ravi Shankar Guruji of Art of Living fame on government schools as breeding ground for naxalism can also be seen as larger conspiracy to help private players to make big bucks and avoid poor of this country to enter into a education system. It is note worthy that private institutions were largely responsible for selling fake M Phil and Ph. D certificates in Tamil Nadu and across the country. Private education institutions would not open their shop for poor rural people they open shops for rich of this society. Recent Chethan Bagat's Revolution 20-20 is best example how an disgusted IIT aspirant (who failed to enter IITs) become chairman of an engineering college and making money out of it. Whole book in a way portray how our education system is weakening because large number of private players entering to this field. Now UGC chairman who had a brief stint at the world bank before coming to the UGC office batting for the private players. It is no surprise our government is in a urge to open our educational system for foreign players. Globalization the big shark is swallowing our culture, our identity in the name of competition, efficiency, and quality (traits of market economy). competition, efficiency, and quality. are the mantra of private players, government is chanting their mantra to escape from the basic constitutional right. Because it has promised to the World Bank that soon India would open its educational system, agriculture, retail market (big malls are every where in India) for you to make money. It is already too late, UGC chairman, Swamijis all are now trying to build a consensus for government to act swiftly to help them. Ravi Shankar guruji will be certainly nominated for Noble Peace Prize for his effort in helping private players to open their educational shops in India. ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VTU Library National Conference
by vinay channavenkatesh 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

Dear Moderator, Kindly Publish this Information for the benefit of LIS Professionals, Dear All, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, Karnataka is organizing 2 Days National Conference on “Trends in Developing and Managing E-Resources in Libraries”, The Conference is scheduled to be held during 3rd week of May 2012. The following themes have been identified for paper presentation: - Types of e-resources and its utilities; - Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources,; - Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; - Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; - Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; - Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; - Organization of e-resources using Open Source Software (OSS); - Need for management of e-resources; - Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; - Strategic planning and management of e-resources; - Provision to access virtual e-resources; - Effective usage of e-resources; - Optimum usage of e-resources; - Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; - Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. Participants are hereby informed to gear up to submit full text articles to: vtuerm12(a)gmail.com<http://in.mc1615.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=vtuerm12@gmail.com> or krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in<http://in.mc1615.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=krmulla@vtu.ac.in> * Paper Submission Deadline : 30th April 2012 * Notification of Acceptance of the Paper : 10th May 2012 The detailed program and exact dates of the Conference will be announced shortly, For the details please visit the conference website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com For further details, Contact : Dr.K.R.Mulla Librarian and Organizing Secretary VTU, Belgaum-590018, Karnataka, India Ph: +91-9449873452 (OM), +91-9448031969 (PM) +91-831-2498191 (L), +91-831-2498192 (Fax) E-mail: vtuerm12(a)gmail.com<http://in.mc1615.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=vtuerm12@gmail.com> krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in<http://in.mc1615.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=krmulla@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. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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April issue of J-Gate Newsletter
by ratnakar＠informindia.co.in 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

Dear Professionals and Publishers: Just released April issue of J-Gate Newsletter carries (i) An article on science/ research communication, (ii) A case study on searching J-Gate (new feature/ column), (iii) Online quiz with attractive gift for 3 winners, Winners of March 2012 J-Gate Quiz: 1. RUDRESH B J rudreshbj(a)gmail.com 2. SOUMYA soumyabhol01(a)gmail.com 3. RAHUL VYLEN rahulvylen(a)gmail.com Congratulations! (iv) Editorial on federated search engine entitled ‘federate to aggregate or meta search to segregate?’, (v) An animated search tips for finding journals and browsing TOC, (vi) ‘Confounding relations in experimental research’ in Researchers’ Corner, (vii) Changes to e-journals, (viii) Forthcoming events/conferences and (ix) Latest news on developments in the areas of journals, technology, etc. Winners of March 2012 J-Gate Quiz: 1. RUDRESH B J rudreshbj(a)gmail.com 2. SOUMYA soumyabhol01(a)gmail.com 3. RAHUL VYLEN rahulvylen(a)gmail.com Congratulations to the winners. Please click the link below to access http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp Ratnakar New Delhi 9891390300 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for Librarian and Documentation Officer in Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Evam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya
by Subhodip Bid 03 Apr '12

03 Apr '12

*Dear Professional * * * Application are invited for Librarian and Documentation Officer in *Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Evam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya* LIBRARIAN : 01(UR) Scale- (15600-39100 Grade Pay 7600) I. A Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record set out in these Regulations. II. At least thirteen years experience as a Deputy Librarian in a university library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. III. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. IV. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/ information science/documentation/archives and manuscript-keeping. Age- (As on 30-04-2012)- Maximum 50 years. DOCUMENTATION OFFICER : 01(UR) Scale- (9300-34800 Grade Pay 4200) I. Post Graduate Degree in Library Science or Mass Communication with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade. II. Minimum three years experience of Documentation work in any University/Research or reputed Educational Institution. or III. Minimum three years experience in the reference library or archival department of any reputed media organization. Age- (As on 30-04-2012)- Maximum 40 years. *How to Apply* : Application in the prescribed format should be send on or before *30/04/2012*. Please visit http://www.mcu.ac.in/Appointments.aspx for details and application format. -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Information Professional National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MR. DEEPAK SHARMA AS ASSOCIATE EDITOR WITH IJODLS
by arjun k 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

I am delighted to inform you that Mr. Deepak Sharma, Assistant Librarian ITM University, Sector 23 A, Gurgaon,has been appointed as the " Associate Editor " of International Journal of Digital Library Services. www.ijodls.in -- -- With regards Arjun Associate Editor International Journal of Librarianship and Administration & International Journal of Library Science -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Heartiest Congratulations to Dr. Nanaji Shewale SIR !!!
by sandeep bhavsar 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Respected All, I am delighted to inform you that Dr. Nanaji Shewale, Librarian of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune has been appointed as the " Editor " of International Journal of Library Science ISSN 0975 - 7546. SIR Heartiest congratulations and wish you all the best in all your future endeavors. Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr. V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies, Thane(W) Mumbai, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Request for your contribution to Dr. A.L. Moorthy Feschrift Volume
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 01 Apr '12

01 Apr '12

From: Dr. Chennupati K. Ramaiah <chennupati_kramaiah(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Request for your contribution to Dr. A.L. Moorthy Feschrift Volume Date: Sunday, 1 April, 2012, 19:49 Dr. A.L. Moorthy Feschrift Committee Department of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, PUDUCHERRY – 605 014. INDIA. E-mail: ckramaiah(a)gmail.com; Mobile: 09487605773 Date: 01.04.2012 Dear Sir/Madam, Dr. AL Moorhty is the best information scientist in the country who had 30+ years research, administration, editing, and vast library professional experience. His contributions to LIS profession particularly to S&T Information centres are tremendous. He worked for several S&T organizations including the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Srihari Kota, ISRO, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad and presently working as Director, DESIDOC, Delhi (DRDO). At DESIDOC, he introduced many new services and innovative techniques for optimal utilization of information resources. He established a digital library and enhanced digital content. He has created web-based and project oriented information services to all R&D scientists of DRDO through its intranet. He has guided the development of Library Automation Software, Database of Library Holdings and Union Catalogue of Periodical Holdings. He improved the quality, coverage, content and timely publication of periodicals both as Editor for a decade and currently as Editor-in-Chief. He was instrumental in starting new publications like Technology Focus, DRDO Monographs & Special Publications. He has initiated and realized DRDO Consortium for providing online access of over 450 R&D Journals to all DRDO Labs. He is now spearheading the establishment of Knowledge Repository of DRDO Technical Reports and Institutional Repository. Dr Moorthy is a Life Member of several national professional associations and also member of many international associations. He has published about 45 papers and edited over 30 Books/Conference Proceedings. He was Guest Editor of ILA Newsletter and AGLIS Journal for a few years. He is on the Editorial Board of many professional journals. He has received DRDO’s Best Popular Science Communication Award -2010, SR Ranganathan-Kaula Award-2009, SIS Fellowship-2009, ILA-Kaula Best Librarian Award-2008, and ILA-CD Sharma Best Paper Award 2008. He is examiner of PhD theses of many universities and also member of Board of Studies in the LIS of couple of Universities. As mark of honour, some of his friends and well wishers have suggested to bringing out of festschrift volume. In this regard, we have planed to bring out a festschrift volume in his honour on “Electronic Resources Management”. Therefore you are requested to contribute an article on any one of the areas / topics listed in the enclosed letter. Kindly inform your title of paper on or before 15th April 2012 so that we can eliminate any duplication while selecting the topic level itself. The following are the important dates for the festschrift volume: Last date for title of the paper - 15 April 2012 Title confirmation to the contributor - 20 April 2012 Last date for Full paper submission - 15 May 2012 Communicating the paper acceptance - 20 May 2012 Revised Full paper submission - 30 May 2012 So, you are therefore earnestly requested to contribute a paper (either research or review) to this volume. We look forward for your positive response in this regard. With best regards, Yours sincerely, (Prof. C.K. RAMAIAH) Electronic Resources Management Topics & Sub-topics Challenges to Electronic Resources Impact of e-resources on education and research, life cycle of an E-resource, Analysis of the characteristics digital documents; Problems in applying rules, etc. Technological issues in E-Publishing New initiatives in e-publications development, multimedia use in e-publications, File formats, trends in e-books & e-journals publishing, etc. Standards for Electronic Resources and Interoperability Various types of standards in e-resources; Proprietary standards vs. open standards; Evolution of standards and descriptive rules E-Resources Managing Systems (ERMS) Managing E-resources, Design & development of ERMS, assessing users’ needs, Return on Investment (ROI) to funding bodies & users, Preservation & archiving issues; etc. Electronic Resources for Education Schools, colleges, universities, R&D Organisations; Science, Technology & Engineering institutions; Agricultural & Medical Sciences institutions; Social Sciences & Humanities institutions; Use of E-Resources for teaching and learning, Distance education, E-learning, Enterprise applications etc. Users and Usage of Electronic Resources Users – perceptions, inhibitions, attitude, expectations, problems; Use and usability issues; Accessibility issues; Problems related to E-resources, etc. Electronic Resources in Libraries Collection development issues; Lending issues (user authentication, data encryption, etc); Cataloging of e-resources; Obsolescence issues; etc. Digital Rights Management Rights Transfer; Copyright issues; Plagiarism and piracy issues; Digital Content Rights management, etc. Economics of Electronic Resources Business models for E-Resources; E-books & e-journals publishers and distributors; Pricing models in E-Resources; Marketing trends/opportunities in E-Resources; licensing issues; issues related to publishers, aggregators and booksellers, etc. ************************************************************Dr. Chennupati K. RamaiahMSc (Meerut), MLISc (Delhi), PhD (Loughborough), MACM, MASIST, MCLIPProfessor & Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science,Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet,PUDUCHERRY – 605 014. INDIA. Mobile: 9487605773.Email: ckramaiah.lis(a)pondiuni.edu.in ;ckramaiah(a)gmail.com Tel & Fax: 0413-2656757,2656766; Website:http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/************************************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NAAC Publications - Best Practices of Library and Information Services
by sandeep bhavsar 01 Apr '12

01 Apr '12

Respected All Kindly requesting you to go through NAAC Publications - Best Practices of Library and Information Services at http://tinyurl.com/c2zr465 Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr. V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies, Thane(W) Mumbai, India 9987049099 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Questionnaire: Use of RSS among the Library professionals in India.
by RESHMA S R 31 Mar '12

31 Mar '12

Dear all, I am a Student of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut. As a part of my MLISc course I am conducting a study entitled “Use of RSS among the Library professionals in India.” The universe of this study is the subscribers of the LIS forum mailing list. Please take a couple of minutes to participate in the survey. Your specific answers will be completely anonymous, but your views, in combination with those of others, are extremely important. Please click the following link to view the questionnaire. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dExERVYxdEVubUlkYmdMMG… Reshma. S.R. MLISc Student University of Calicut -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Refresher Course
by Shams Raza 31 Mar '12

31 Mar '12

Dear all, Greetings!! Kindly let me know the schedule of refresher / short term courses on any emerging thrust areas (to be held in May/June 2012) in India. Thanks & regards, -- *Shams Raza Librarian Sainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India) P.O. Rajgir,Distt.Nalanda (BIHAR)* *https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com* *Yahoo Talk : shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com Mobile Talk : +91 9430247793* *Basic (Home)-06112255178** * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Acquisition of Theses- ICSSR-NASSDOC
by S N Chari 31 Mar '12

31 Mar '12

It is my pleasure to announce that, ICSSR-NASSDOC has revised the amount for acquisition of theses to Rs. 3000/- for both hard copy with soft version and Rs. 2000/- for hard copy only. National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), ICSSR has a library for the social science community. Ph.D. Theses in social sciences (approved by the Indian universities) form a part of its core collection. Research scholars from different region visit NASSDOC to consult this collection. As a national institution, NASSDOC aims to build a truly representative collection of Ph.D. theses in each of the areas that make up the social sciences. Ph.D. dissertations on India by Indian / foreign students approved by the foreign universities are also acquired. Procedure for Acquisition NASSDOC closely scrutinises the announcements made by the universities regarding award of Ph.D. degree. The periodical 'University News' is also scanned regularly for this purpose. Thereafter, a letter is sent to the scholars requesting them to send the details of his research work, i.e. synopsis containing scope, methodology , objectives and major findings. The details are examined by a screening committee. Final decision on acquisition of these is taken on the basis of the recommendations of this committee. Terms and Conditions Scholars are required to fill in a proforma. This is sent along with the synopsis. (Click on the following link to download the form) http://www.icssr.org/doc_acq%20_thesis_annexure1.htm A formal order for purchase of a copy of thesis is sent to the scholar after receiving the recommendation of the screening committee. An amount of Rs.1500/- is paid to a scholar for the thesis sent to NASSDOC. It is necessary to send the text of the thesis in electronic form alongwith a hard copy (Print) version of the work. A scholar who submits only the print version of the thesis is paid Rs. 750/- only. The scholars who have received publication grant from ICSSR are required to submit a complimentary copy of their Ph.D. theses. As on today NASSDOC has collection of 5650 Ph.D. these in the field of social science. Blog : http://icssr-nassdoc.blogspot.in/ Webopac : http://202.71.128.164:9080/icssr/html/SearchForm FB : http://www.facebook.com/icssrnassdoc S N Chari Documentation Officer ICSSR-NASSDOC 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi - 110001. http://icssr-nassdoc.blogspot.com/ http://libercafe.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/rajasnchari/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [libtech] Is a Master’s Degree in Library Science a Poor Investment? A Counter Perspective
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 31 Mar '12

31 Mar '12

From: Moderator <libtechmoderator(a)yahoo.in> Subject: [libtech] Is a Master’s Degree in Library Science a Poor Investment? A Counter Perspective To: libtech(a)yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, 28 March, 2012, 18:04 Is a Master's Degree in Library Science a Poor Investment? A Counter Perspective to Forbes Magazine by DoroteaSzkolarIn the June 2011 Forbes online edition, Jacquelyn Smith ranked a Master's degree in Library Sciences as the one of worst Masters Degrees a student could invest in. She based the rankings on employment projection data and average mid-career pay compared to other people in similar jobs. I can understand Smith's conclusions: based solely on statistical data, librarianship on average does make less than engineering, mathematicians and physicists. My issue with her analysis is that statistical data alone does not provide a complete picture of the opportunities presented by obtaining a degree in librarianship. I disagree with the assertion that a degree in information sciences in an information age is a poor investment. So, let me provide a counter perspective to supplement the statistical analysis and create a more complete picture of the benefits for those considering the degree. Career Opportunities Outside the Library Smith wrongly assumes in her analysis that graduates can only work in a library. The truth is, a Master's degree in library and information sciences provides a set of skills which does not limit graduates to just libraries. The ability to navigate and manage information is not a useless skill and there are many non-librarian jobs the degree qualifies graduates for, including: information resources specialist, researcher, meta-data analyst, documentation specialist and creative project manager. In fact, fellow contributing blogger Mia Brietkopf wrote an excellent article on 61 non-traditional jobs for LIS grads. LIS degree holders have utilized their skills to establish successful businesses. For example, Professor of Practice Jill Hurst-Wahl of the Information School at Syracuse University runs a consulting firm for digitization initiatives. From a personal example, I am currently working on a non-traditional librarian project; I am writing a project planning, marketing and assessment plan for Polaris Software Company's new community cataloging software for libraries. The above jobs do not take place in a library and are not part of the traditional librarian career path. Therefore, such jobs are not accounted for in the above statistical data. As with any degree, if you limit yourself to just the traditional career options, of course your job options will be limited. Librarian Revolution = More Opportunities The statistical data also does not account for the current revolution and innovation librarianship is undergoing, and the resulting opportunities. The stereotype of a mean old lady with her hair tied tightly back and lost in the stacks of an austere library is being replaced with a welcoming digitally advanced and community involved organization. To remain relevant in today's information and digital world, librarians continue to undertake innovative projects and services needed by communities. A key action area of the American Library Association is to "transformation of libraries and library services in a dynamic and increasingly global digital information environment". This revolution is providing a host of exciting projects for LIS graduates. To give an example, the Fayetteville Free library recently installed a new service, the Fab lab, making expensive commercial machines and software for creating, developing and testing innovative ideas available to the community, including a 3D model printer. Career Advancement Finally, the statistical data fails to mention that the Master's degree is a necessary investment for advancing one's career in librarianship. An MLIS is often required when applying for professional librarian jobs, especially in regards to the more advanced positions such as director or manager. This is why I am pursuing my Master's degree: In looking at job postings and talking with people in the field, I quickly discovered that a lack of educational credentials would quickly eliminate me for consideration for the director or manager positions I was seeking. An MLIS is necessary to become a certified public librarian and school of media librarian in New York State. Furthermore, a Master's degree program exposes aspiring librarians to a multitude of ideas, lectures, seminars and the opportunities to professionally network with leaders in the field, which might otherwise be inaccessible. Yes, a master's degree in librarianship is an investment, and like many investments, you are not guaranteed a certain salary or position upon graduation. This degree usually does not make its recipients millionaires. However, a Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences provides a set of skills in information literacy, and great opportunities for graduates who work hard and are willing to be nontraditional and innovative. There are opportunities and benefits to a Master's in Library and Informational Sciences degree which the statistics do not accurately reflect. SOURCE: here __._,_.___ To visit your group on the web,go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/libtech/ ************************************************************ Dear Professionals; Your contributions in this forum will indeed generate a valuable source of information that can contribute to the generation of new ideas and the collection of concrete experiences on how to face professional challenges. 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The 12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time, published in the Fortune Magazine
by Venkata Kesavan 30 Mar '12

30 Mar '12

Dear Friend, You may like to read a special cover story, entitled, The 12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time, by John A. Byrne, published in the Fortune Magazine (Issue dated, April 9, 2012: pp. 50-62), featuring the profiles of the following 12 greatest global entrepreneurs. We should all feel proud that this list features Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman Emeritus, Infosys, (ranked 10th), the only Indian to achieve this great honour. The Greatest Entrepreneurs List (as ranked the report) 1. Mr. Steve Jobs (Apple) 2. Mr. Bill Gates (Microsoft) 3. Mr. Fred Smith (FedEx) 4. Mr. Jeff Bezos (Amazon) 5. Mr. Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Google) 6. Mr. Howard Schultz (Starbucks) 7. Mr. Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) 8. Mr. John Mackey (Whole Foods) 9. Mr. Herb Kelleher (Southwest Airlines) 10. Mr. Narayana Murthy (Infosys) 11. Mr. Sam Walton (Wal-Mart Stores) 12. Mr. Muhammad Yunus (Grameen Bank) Please view the complete cover story online at: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2012/news/companies/1203/gallery.greatest-ent repreneurs.fortune/index.html Regards, R . VENKATA KESAVAN DGM & HEAD TIMES ARCHIVES & KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (TAKC) THE TIMES GROUP THE TIMES OF INDIA BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR DR. D. N. ROAD MUMBAI 400 001 PH: (B): +91-22-66353535 (EXT.: 4470) CELL: 09323812172 TAKC - Knowledge is Our Heritage END -- Tough 10! Hollywood's 10 Toughest heroes every night at 11pm all this month only on MOVIES NOW! Disclaimer :- The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of misdelivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorised and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of the specific TIMES GROUP company. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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K.N. Raj Library – Catalogue available on Internet
by Sriram V 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Dear fellow professionals, I am happy to inform that the catalogue (OPAC) of K. N. Raj Library, Centre for Development Studies can now be accessed on the Internet. This service is available at the URL http://cdslib.cds.ac.in:8080/opac/ Even though all standard browsers are supported, it works better with Mozilla Firefox. Request you all to take a look and provide your valuable feedback. Thank and 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 Web: http://people.cds.ac.in/sriram -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Query
by sanjay sethi 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Dear Moderator Please publish following post My learned professional will please address my query Is there any recognised qualification which may be treated equivalent to B. LIB .I.Sc for government job. If yes please give name of such course and from where we can pursue it. Dr Sanjay Sethi Librarian Department of Admin. Reforms & Pub. Grievances Sansad Marg New Delhi Phone:- 011-23401477 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey : Use and Applications of Open Source Software in Libraries
by sandeep bhavsar 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Respected All, I am pursuing my Ph.D and working on dissertation entitled “Use and Applications of Open Source Software 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 protected and only be used for this research. To participate in the survey please visit http://tinyurl.com/bqepbd6 Please feel free to share above link to your colleagues in your Institute / Company which will help me to get good response. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution. Looking forward to a good response. Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr. V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies, Thane, Maharashtra INDIA Mob : 9987049099 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Post for Project Director DKMA, ICAR, New Delhi, India
by Sridhar Gutam 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Apologies for this post. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) <http://www.icar.org.in> had advertised for the post of Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture (D-KMA), ICAR, New Delhi. The essential qualifications are: (i) Doctoral degree in Agriculture or any branch of science/social science/communication relevant to agriculture including relevant basic sciences. (ii) At least 5 years experience as a Scientist in the pay scale of ‘16400-20000 (pre-revised) or in an equivalent position. OR An eminent scientist/Professional having proven record of scientific contribution/working in a reputed organization/Institute having at least 18 years experience in communication management/science writing/editing and S&T communication. (iii) Evidence of contributions to communication management/research / teaching / extension education as supported by published work /innovations. Desirable: (i) Specialization/experience in publication/information Dissemination/S&T communication /editing/management including experience in a senior position in a media/publication/public relations organization concerned with dissemination of scientific and research knowledge through print & electronic mode. (ii) Experience in research management with evidence of scientific leadership, vision/perspective on agricultural research. Here is the link of the advt. http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/4389 I hope a good open access advocate with free knowledge philosophy would join the post. 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> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 <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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REPORT- Six day Training Course in Research Methodology and Computer Applications in Social Science Research organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, AMU in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi
by zafar iqbal 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

The six day national training course in “Research Methodology and Computer Applications in Social Science Research” organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with ICSSR, New Delhi got off with recitation of holy verses from the Quran on 20th March 2012. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Chairman and Course Director welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about the Training Course. The Training Programme was inaugurated by Prof. P.B. Mangla, former Dean and member, National Knowledge Commission. He appreciated the efforts made by the department of Library and Information Science holding such a wonderful training programme on such a novel theme of the time. He laid emphasis to the interdisciplinary research in social sciences. In his concluding remarks, he insisted upon three major components of research process-Shravan, Chintan, and Mannan which can lead to an effective and smooth sailing of any type of research. Prof. Anwar Jahan Zuberi, the Dean, Faculty of Social Science, AMU and former Vice Chancellor, Calicut University, presided over the session. Dr. Sudharma Haridasan, Associated professor expressed vote of thanks. 55 participants from all over the country participated in the course. The six day training course covered multiple thought provoking and knowledgeable topics from various resource persons and hands on training on citation tools, online questionnaire, SPSS and R software were given. The valedictory session was presided over by the University Registrar Prof. V.K. Abdul Jaleel. He praised the efforts of the department to organize training course which is the first of its kind in social science faculty and showed a great concern to organize such training programmes in future as well. He also admired the activeness of the department in the university which has played a great role in bringing up the fame to university. Such type of programme will help to increase quality research publications of A.M.U. The chief guest Prof. Akhtar Haseeb said that the social science research is moving at a very rapid pace nowadays and is trying to be more valid and vivid in tackling today’s growing social problems. He praised the way that computer technology is being effectively used in social science research and wished to carry on in organizing the same type of courses in future to cope up with modern research needs. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M. chairman and Course director, summarized the highlights of the sessions and praised the participants for their enthusiasm, patience and cooperation throughout the course. Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian in Charge, MAL, extended vote of thanks to all the dignitaries and the gathering. He thanked ICSSR, New Delhifor their support and financial assistance. He said that one has to be vibrant and dynamic enough in his professional career in order to learn, gain and spread knowledge and stressed to stick to professional ethics for success. Prof. Akhtar Haseeb and Prof. V.K. Abdul Jaleel distributed the certificates and CDs which contain course materials and software to the participants. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M.) Chairman Department of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Journal of Information Research (ISSN 2249-8273)’ , 2nd Issue , December, 2011.
by Shriram Pandey 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Dear Sir/Madam, I am very pleased to inform all of you that with the help of our esteemed editorial board member and review committee of national and International ‘International Journal of Information Research (ISSN 2249-8273)’ has been released its second issue of December, 2011. TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorial Scientometric analysis of chemical science journals S. L. Sangam1 & Mrs. Meera2 Bibliometric analysis of the citations of doctoral theses in chemistry submitted to the North Bengal University: an in depth studyMd. Ziaur Rahman1 & Udayan Bhattacharya2 Electronic information resources and undergraduate users’ patronage in university of Lagos library: a survey Ngozi B. Ukachi Information seeking behaviour of library users at Aryabhatta Research Institute Of Observational Sciences (ARIES), India Prashant Kumar1 & Surjeet Kumar2 Assessment of open source software (OSS) training among LIS professionals working in engineering institutions B. Jeyapragash 1, V. Geetha 2, K. S. Sivakumaren 3, S. Gopalakrishnan4 Impact of LIS education on the work and career of LIS graduates of SNDT women’s university, India Mrs. Jyoti Bhabal Lost on web: retrieval issues with web information Aditya Tripathi User awareness and use of online journals at the Annamalai University library: a survey S. Thanuskodi Library education in Eritrea (North East Africa) Yogesh Bajpai Millennium development goals, information literacy and young women empowerment: the role of an NGO resource centre in Nigeria Stella Ngozi Ifeoma Anasi1 and Ngozi Blessing Ukachi2 SEMINAR REPORT Report on national seminar on making library service reach to the unreached 28-29 October, 2010, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal (India) Ch. Ibohal Singh BOOK RIVIEW Benchmarks in ICT Applications in LIS Practices Author: M.S. Rana, D.C. Ojha and N.K. Swain, Reviewed by: Anil Kumar Jharotia I am glad to invite you to submit your article for the June’ 2012 issue of ‘International Journal of Information Research (ISSN: 2249-8273)’. The International Journal of Information Research is a fully peer-reviewed print as well as online open access scholarly journal that is being published quarterly by the ‘Society for Scholarly Publishing and Open Access Resources (SPOARS)’. This is a print as well as an online open access journal for library, information and management (LIM) professionals. In this journal articles, reviews, proceeding papers, and news items, etc are published. SUBMISSION GUIDELINE Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts in .doc or .rtff format by email attachment to editorijir(a)gmail.com. Submissions should not be longer than 5,000 words including abstract, figures, tables, references and appendices. All manuscripts submitted to the journal will be double-blind refereed by expert and members of the editorial board. The journal’s committee will remove personal details for the purpose of blind review process. =================================== Best Regard Prof. H. N. Prasad, Editor-in-Chief Department of Library and Information Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U. P.) PIN -221 005 (India) Contact No. +91- 9415336709 (Mob.) Email ID: editorijir(a)gmail.com http://www.bhu.ac.in/dlis/ ==================================== -- ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Professor DLIS, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University Udaipur, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Website:http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shriram-pandey/6/844/224 ================================================= By not printing this email you've helped save paper, ink, and millions of trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request article
by mangesh talmale 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, I need the following article send it to me if you have this one. Title:Bibliometrics, Informetrics, Scientometrics and Librametrics: An Overview by Sengupta I.N. Libri. Volume 42, Issue 2, Pages 75–98, ISSN (Online) 1865-8423, ISSN (Print) 0024-2667, DOI: 10.1515/libr.1992.42.2.75, October 2009. Regards, Mangesh Talmale -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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West Bengal Government has banned all English dailies and at least two leading Bengali newspapers in state funded libraries
by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Dear Professionals The above news came to the notice of IASLIC recently. News is being forwarded to you for information. We are worried to learn this. Discussion is going on in this regard in IASLIC. You can send your comments to iaslic.india(a)gmail.com =============================================== West Bengal Government has banned all English dailies and at least two leading Bengali newspapers in state funded libraries http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/in-bengal-mamata-to-decide-what-you-read-… Kolkata: In West Bengal's 2,482 state run libraries there is a new notice pasted. There will be no English papers to read. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) government has banned all English dailies and at least two leading Bengali newspapers in state funded libraries. The government circular says "In public interest, Government will not buy newspapers published or purported to be published by any political party either national or regional as a measure to develop free thinking among the readers." Libraries in Kolkata have already begun displaying the notice saying- following a government order dated 14 March 2012; only eight newspapers will henceforth be available. In the list of newspapers now banned are the names of two leading Bengali dailies, the Ananda Bazar Patrika and Bartaman; both not owned by political parties. Ironically, of the 8 newspapers available to readers, Sangbad Pratidin is a Bengali paper owned by TMC Rajya Sabha (RS) MP Srinjoy Bose. The Associate Editor is Kunal Ghosh who has just been elected to RS on TMC ticket. Also on that list is Sanmarg, a Hindi newspaper whose director is Vivek Gupta and Akbar-e-Masriq whose senior journalist is Nadimul Haq. Both Mr Gupta and Mr Haq have just been elected to RS on TMC ticket. The only banned newspaper that is published by a political party is Ganashakti, which is a CPM mouthpiece. Users of public libraries are already surprised and shocked at this decision of the state government and suspect newspapers critical of the government have been banned. "Only papers that are supporting the TMC are being kept here. We protest this," said Sushanto Seth a regular visitor at libraries. The issue was brought up in the state Assembly by a Congress MLA who called the government circular undemocratic and urged the chief minister to have it withdrawn. Mamata Banerjee was not present in the Assembly at that time. The minister in charge of public libraries was not available for comment. Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/in-bengal-mamata-to-decide-what-you-read-… ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ==========================================================================================================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, (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), NetherlandsMember, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles need urgently...
by Mohammad Pasha 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

1. Dear Professionals, Our Nursing faculty urgently needed this below articles for her research work. If any professional have below mention articles please email to me mggpasgha(a)gmail.com if 1. A Practice-Research Model for Collaborative Partnership * Collegian: Journal of the Royal College of Nursing Australia*, Volume 8, Issue 4, Pages 27-32 (2001) 2. 2. Dedicated education unit: An innovative clinical partner education model * Nursing Outlook*, Volume 55, Issue 1, Pages 31-37 (2007) * * * * 3. 3. Teach Learn Med.<http://mhsuex/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/…>2010 Apr;22(2):131-6. *Putting students in charge: a symposium on student-centered learning.* Rangachari PK<http://mhsuex/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?…> . * * *Hope our professional will do the needful. * * * *Thanks & Regards,* *Mohammed Ghouse Pasha* *Librarian,* *RAK Medical & Health Sciences University,* *Ras Al Khaimah - UAE* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for the post of Librarian, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian in Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
by Subhodip Bid 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

*Dear Professional * Application for the post of Librarian, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian in Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur LIBRARIAN [Pay Band of Rs.37400-67000 with the Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10000/-] DEPUTY LIBRARIAN [Pay Band of Rs.15600-39100 with the Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 8000/-] ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN [Pay Band of Rs.15600-39100 with the Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6000/-] For more details http://www.nagpuruniversity.org/pdf/Advertisement_for_the_statutory_March_2… - SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Information Professional National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Are libraries resisting open source?
by Vimal Kumar 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

"How have libraries and library schools become a stumbling block for the open source movement? Open source could--and should--be part of the local library, an experience that revolves around making information freely available and accessible to all." http://opensource.com/education/12/3/are-libraries-resisting-open-source -- 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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A Web Survey
by anindya basu 27 Mar '12

27 Mar '12

Respected Sir/Madam, We are conducting a web-survey on Copyright related issues and scope of Open Access in scholarly communication among scientists,researchers from various establishments.This web survey will help to understand the current trend of copyright related issues faced by the authors/creators,trend of open access publishing ,psychology of authors pertaining to Open Access publishing .Kindly give a few minutes to fill up the survey in the following link- http://kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=LNKDKH_7e9728d0 Your co-operaion is highly solicited. Yours faithfully, Madhuryamay Das(DRTC,ISI Bangalore) Anindya Basu(DRTC,ISI Bangalore) Gayathri Devi S, Information Scientist,NLSIU,Bangalore <http://kwiksurveys.com/?s=LNKDKH_7e9728d0> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two day National Conference on “Trends in Developing and Managing E-Resources in Libraries” at VTU Belgaum
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 27 Mar '12

27 Mar '12

*Dear Forum Moderator :* * * *Kindly arrange to announce the following presentations for the benefit of the lis-forum members. * *Yours truly* * * *Dr. K. R. Mulla, Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama," Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka, India. * *************************************************** * * *Sorry for the cross posting* * * *Dear Sir/Madam,* * * *I am happy to inform you that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is organizing two day National Conference on “Trends in Developing and Managing E-Resources in Libraries”, scheduled to be held during 3rdweek of May 20012. * * * * The following themes have been identified:* * * - *Types of e-resources and its utilities;* - *Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources,;* - *Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources;* - *Latest trends in collection development of e-resources;* - *Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources;* - *Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources;* - *Organization of e-resources using Open Source Software (OSS);* - *Need for management of e-resources;* - *Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources;* - *Strategic planning and management of e-resources;* - *Provision to access virtual e-resources;* - *Effective usage of e-resources;* - *Optimum usage of e-resources;* - *Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; and* - *Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits.* * * *The interested participants are hereby requested to gear up to submit full text articles to* * vtuerm12(a)gmail.com* *krmulla(a)gmail.com* <krmulla(a)gmail.com> * krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in * * * *The detailed program and dates will be announced shortly, For the details please visit our conference website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com* * * * * * * *With regards* *Dr.K.R.Mulla* *Librarian and Organizing Secretary* *VTU, Belgaum-590018, Karnataka, India* *+91-9449873452 (M)* *+91-9448031969 (M)* *+91-831-2498192 (Fax)* *+91-831-2498191 (L)* *E-mail: vtuerm12(a)gmail.com* * krmulla(a)gmail.com* * krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article needed
by ksgimahesh 27 Mar '12

27 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, i need this article send it to me if you have this one. 1. Further Research of RFID Applying on Exhibition Logistics Ke Ranxuan Peng Guojun Wang Xiaoqin Navig. Inst., Jimei Univ., Xiamen *Issue Date:* 22-24 Sept. 2008 *On page(s): * 631 - 634 *Digital Object Identifier:* 10.1109/CW.2008.144 -- *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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Making Efforts from India to join EIFL
by Sridhar Gutam 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

Dear Librarians, For the enabling access to knowledge in India for education, learning, research and for sustainable livelihoods, I am convinced that India should join EIFL <http://www.eifl.net/>. I am sending this mail to you all to have your opinion on this issue. >From the EIFL site, I could see that their programmes are on 1. EIFL-Licensing: Through central negotiation with publishers, EIFL negotiates highly discounted prices and fair terms of use to increase access to scholarly material which is essential for research and education. 2. EIFL-OA: Open access: EIFL advocates for the adoption of open access policies and mandates. EIFL also builds capacities to launch and sustain open access repositories. 3. EIFL-IP: Copyright and libraries: EIFL seeks to address these issues by promoting fair and balanced copyright laws that support libraries in providing access to knowledge. 4. EIFL-FOSS: Free and open source software for libraries: EIFL supports the deployment of free and open source software and provides the necessary training, enabling libraries to achieve significant cost savings. I am sure that together we all can convince our managements and consortia to join EIFL. More can be read at http://www.eifl.net/consortium-management and http://www.eifl.net/faq/consortium-management Please also see the attachment. Thanks & Regards Sridhar _________________________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, PG Dip Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotechnology (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) & Joint Secretary, ARSSF Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) Rehmankhera, P.O.Kakori, Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Fax: +91-522-2841025, Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Mobile:+91-9005760036 CISH http://www.cishlko.org ARSSF http://www.arssf.co.nr My site http://www.gutam.co.nr My Publications http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ My Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/gutam2000 My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar My LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ETTLIS-2012, 3rd International Symposium, October 26-27, 2012, Venue-Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Guna (MP)
by Sambhaji Patil 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

*ETTLIS-2012* 3rd International Symposium on *“Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services”* *October 26-27, 2012* Jointly Organized by *Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna (MP) – India* *Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida (UP) – India* *Society for Advancement of Library and Information Services (SALIS-Delhi-NCR)* Venue *Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Guna (MP)* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Background* We are glad to inform you that 3rd International Symposium on *“Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services”* will be organized at ‘Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Distt-Guna (Madhya Pradesh) from 26-27 October, 2012. Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna was established in the year 2003 with an MOU signed between Jaiprakash Sewa Sansthan (a not-for-profit trust sponsored by Rs. 15,000 Cr Jaypee Group) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh with an aim of becoming a Center of Excellence in Engineering and Technology. The Government of MP, vide gazette extra ordinary no. 3 of 2010 dated 29th April 2010, has established Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology (JUET), Raghogarh, Guna as a private university in the State of MP under the provisions of MP Niji Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam 2007. Since then the university is imparting engineering education in the area of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, .Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering through its B Tech, M Tech and PhD Programs. The Theme of the International Symposium *‘Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services’** *the third of its series, previously held in JIIT- Noida (18-20 December, 2008) and JUIT Waknaghat (June 3-5, 2010) is now being organized at JUET campus during 26-27 October, 2012. The theme is quite relevant to the need of current information society where the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the face of traditional library by ever changing interest of the users. The symposium will provide a platform for librarians, information professionals, IT intellectuals to share their ideas in the field of recent activities and applications in Library and Information Services by eminent speakers from International arena and Indian subcontinent in the form of research papers, key note address, poster presentations, and panel discussions. Papers are invited to the following themes but not limited to: *The Themes of the Symposium* * * Ø *Emerging Technologies in Libraries and Information Services* v Cloud computing and Library Services v Digital Libraries and Future v Distributed and Collaborative information spaces v E –Resources Management v Information Access: Retrieval and Browsing v Integration of Information Resources v Interoperability in Digital Libraries v Knowledge Organization and Ontologies in Digital Library v Metadata standards and protocols in digital library systems v Mobile Technology and Its Application in Library Services v Personalization in Digital Libraries v Security of Library Resources Ø *Global Best Practice in Libraries and Information Services* v Content and Knowledge Management v Data and Information Security v Digital Content Management System v Digital Library in Cultural Heritage v Digital Preservation/Archives v Electronic Resource Management v Federated Search Engine v International Standards and Library Systems v Quality Assurance in Scholarly Communication v Resource Access and Management v Search Optimization and Information Retrieval * * * *Ø *Changing Dimensions of Libraries in Internet Era* v Content Management System v Generations of Internet Technology v Semantic Web v Social Media and Applications in Libraries v Social Networks, Virtual Organization and Networked Information v Web 2.0 Technologies and its Applications v Web Archiving and Preservation Ø *User Expectation, Experience in Virtual Library System: Case studies* v Academic Library v Data and Information Management in Virtual Organizations v E-Governance and Libraries v Electronic Learning v Enterprise Information Services by Libraries v Information Literacy v Public Library v Special Library v User Awareness Services v User Mobility and Context awareness in Information Access v User Studies and Evaluation of Digital Library Systems and Applications Ø *Perception Change in Librarianship* v Consortia and Networks v Customer Relation Management v Delivery and Exchange of Service v Electronic Information System v Ethics and Values v Government and Private Partnership v Open Access and Movement v Professional Behavior and the Changing Attitudes v Second Generation Library Services Providers and Consumers Ø *Socio Legal Perspective in Library and Information Services* v Content License Agreement v Copyright Issues v Cyberinfrastructure architectures, applications, and deployments v Digital Right Management v Ethics and Values v Intellectual Property Right v Patent Information System v Plagiarism v Quality Assurance and Best Practices in Digital Scholarship * ** Important Dates* Deadline for Paper Submission *30 June, 2012* Notifications for Acceptance *30 July, 2012* Camera Ready Paper Submission *30 August, 2012* Deadline for Early Registration *30 August, 2012* Last Date of Registration *30 September, 2012* Symposium Date *26-27 October, 2012* We are confident that your participation and invitation to all other concern library professionals for attending this symposium will help us to achieve the goal of the symposium. For more, please click: http://jiit.ac.in/jiit/ETTLIS2012/index.php/home For Any queries related to symposium and paper submission, please contact us at Symposium Secretariat *Dr Sanjay Kataria* Organizing Secretary (ETTLIS-2012) Jaypee Institute of Information Technology A-10, Sect – 62, Noida (UP) Ph. +91 120-2590851, (M) +91 89881 17994 Email: ettlis2012(a)gmail.com Website http://jiit.ac.in/jiit/ETTLIS2012/index.php/home Join us Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003315740528 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Telephonic Communication may be addressed to ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Shri Ram Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan - 173 234 Himachal Pradesh, India +91 8989117994 Email: shriram2576(a)gmail.com From Mr. Sambhaji G. Patil Librarian (Central Library) MET's Institute of Engineering, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgaon, Nashik-422003 Nashik (Maharashtra) 09420691868 sambhajipatil07(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Guidelines for data conversion from SOUL to Koha
by Vimal Kumar 25 Mar '12

25 Mar '12

Dear Friends, Here is a documentation for convert data from SOUL verson 1 to Koha. http://kohageek.pbworks.com/w/page/52187505/soul2koha This documentation only for converting book details. I just prepared this documentation based on my experience in this process. I know lot of other ways to do the same process. I expect your valuable feedback to improve this documentation. I once again remind Koha users to participate in the following survey, http://kwiksurveys.com?u=kohasurvey <http://kwiksurveys.com/?u=kohasurvey> Thank you again for my friends who have already filled the same survey. -- 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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Vacancy of Librarian - Scientist B- at CESS Trivandrum- last date 31 Nov 2011
by NASAR 25 Mar '12

25 Mar '12

There is a vacancy for the post of Librarian (Scientist - B) at Centre for Earth Science Studies, Thiruvananthapuram. For detaisl pls visit : http://www.cess.res.in/category/notifications/careers Best Regards Abdunnasar. A IIST, Thiruvananthapurm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Posts in Library and Information Science in Indian Employment News: http://www.iemploymentnews.com website
by Dr. Badan Barman 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

Respected forum members, The following are the vacancies from Indian Employment News: http://www.iemploymentnews.com website in the field of Library and Information Science 1. Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Manasagangotri, Mysore- 570006, Karnataka Applications in 8 Sets in the prescribed form from the eligible Indian citizens are invited for the following Teaching Posts in different Departments of Studies offering various Programmes (comprising Postgraduate/Undergraduate/Diploma courses) at Karnataka State Open University, Mysore : 1. Assistant Professor : 42 posts 2. Associate Professor : 05 posts 3. Librarian : 01 post Last Date of Application: 10/4/2012. Advertisement in the Official Website: http://ksoumysore.edu.in/PDFFiles/Teaching%20Notification.pdf. Application form in the Official Website: http://ksoumysore.edu.in/PDFFiles/Application%20Format%20TEACHING.pdf Source: Indian Employment News: http://www.iemploymentnews.com 2. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), ITI (Gas Rahat) Building, Govindpura, Bhopal - 462023 (MP) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is looking for dedicated and committed candidates to fill-up the following vacancies on Regular/ Contractual/ Deputation basis. : 1. Dy. Librarian : 01 post 2. Exe. Engineer (Elec.) : 01 post 3. Asst. Registrar : 03 posts 4. Physical Edu. Trainer : 01 post 5. Library Info. Asst. : 01 post 6. Asst. Security Officer : 01 post 7. Jr. Engineer (Civil) : 01 post 8. Jr. Office Asst. (MS) : 02 posts 9. Jr. Asst. (MS) : 07 posts 10. Lab Assistant : 06 posts Last Date of Application: 23/4/2012. Advertisement in the Official Website: http://www.iiserb.ac.in/vacancies2012123.html . Source: Indian Employment News: http://www.iemploymentnews.com Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam Toll Free Number: 1800 345 3613 Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 Fax: 0361- 2235398. Institutional Websites: http://www.snkkhsou.org / http://www.clkkhsou.org / http://www.kkhsou.in Personal Websites: http://www.lislinks.com / http://www.lisformats.com / http://www.oajse.com / http://www.netugc.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need this article...
by Gautam Sarma 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

Respected Professionals, One of our research scholar needs the article titled- International Relations: A Review of Rohinton Mistry's *Family Matters* Journal name- University of Toronto Quarterly Publisher- University of Toronto Press Link- http://utpjournals.metapress.com/content/u42485q534850805/ If you have little time & access to the journal please send it to the Email- gkslib(a)gmail.com Thanking you. -- Gautam Kumar Sarma Asst.Librarian & In-Charge IDOL Library Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Gauhati University Assam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library related jobs from "Indian Employment News" (http://www.iemploymentnews.com)
by Dr. Badan Barman 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Respected forum members, The following are the latest job posting from "Indian Employment News" (http://www.iemploymentnews.com) 1. CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU), Hisar - 125004, Haryana, India Librarian (one) Assistant Librarian (three)-one for SC Last Date of Application: 02/04/2012 (17/04/2012 for the candidates of abroad). Website: http://www.hau.ernet.in/advt12012.pdf Source: "Indian Employment News" (http://www.iemploymentnews.com) website. 2. Central University of Haryana (CUH), Villages (Jant-Pali), Mahendergarh, Haryana 1. Dy. Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.15600-39100 grade pay Rs.8000 2. Assistant Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.15600-39100 grad pay Rs.6000 Last Date of Application: 30/4/2012. Kindly Check the Website: http://www.cuharyana.org. Source: "Indian Employment News" (http://www.iemploymentnews.com) website. 3. University of Hyderabad, P.O Central University Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500046 (AP), India University Librarian : 01 post Last Date of Application: 30/4/2012. Kindly Check the Website: http://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/recruitment/faculty_advt_2012.pdf . Source: "Indian Employment News" (http://www.iemploymentnews.com) website. 4. Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, GT Road, Amritsar, Punjab India 1. Librarian : 01 post 2. Deputy Librarian : 02 posts Last Date of Application: 9/5/2012. Kindly Check the Website: http://gndu.ac.in. Source: "Indian Employment News" (http://www.iemploymentnews.com) website. Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam Toll Free Number: 1800 345 3613 Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 Fax: 0361- 2235398. Institutional Websites: http://www.snkkhsou.org / http://www.clkkhsou.org / http://www.kkhsou.in Personal Websites: http://www.lislinks.com / http://www.lisformats.com / http://www.oajse.com / http://www.netugc.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy @ IIT Mandi ( Hiamchal Pradesh)
by Veeru 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

Dear all, *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANDI MANDI (HP)* Advertisement No. IIT MANDI/NT/2012 Dated 13.3.2012 Applications on the prescribed Application Form are invited from Indian Nationals for the following Non-Teaching positions at IIT Mandi. 1. *SR. LIBRARY INFORMATION ASSISTANT* (UR.1) (i) Bachelor’s degree (B. Library) or equivalent diploma in Library Science from a recognized University /Institute or equivalent, obtained after graduation from a recognised university. (ii) Experience of two years in a Library or a one year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from a Government Institution or a University. *DESIRABLE:* Master in Library Science (M. Library) *Pay Scale*: PB-2 (Rs 9300-34800) GP-4200 *For more information visit website*:* http://www.iitmandi.ac.in/administration/recruitment.html* *: http://www.iitmandi.ac.in/administration/files/Advt%20for%20Non%20Teaching%… * -- 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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Article request
by shivaram gowda 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, One of our scientists require the below mentioned article for his research work. We appreciate if someone can send us the soft copy. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: A high resolution, high sensitivity color schlieren method Author: P.H. Cords, Jr. Journal : Optical Engineering(SPIE Journal) 6:p85-88, 1968. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks in advance, With Regards, 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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Human Resource Management (HRM) in Libraries & Information Centres', March 27, 2:30 PM onwards
by Mailing List Admin 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:23:10 +0530 From: Varsha <varsha.joshi(a)icicibank.com> Effective Human Resource Management is a challenge in the current scenario worldwide. Libraries and Information Centres are generally viewed as cost centres resulting in many unanswered issues. With limited training in managing human capital, we rely often on our individual traits and leadership styles through trial and error. We sometimes shy away from openly expressing our concerns and doubts on people management & HR practices We are all fortunate to be working with talented knowledge workers - skilled, semi skilled & untrained. Our domain also requires us to work directly with the Top Management and also with clients, directly and indirectly. We therefore assume that most of our day-to-day issues related to HR are common. Please mark Tuesday, March 27th on your calendar - a platform to discuss, debate and learn from each others experiences; a forum to voice out pressing people issues Date: March 27, 2012 Time: 2:30 p.m. Venue: The American Library We look forward to your esteemed presence at the seminar. We would appreciate if you could confirm your attendance by March 22, 2012 For more details about the program visit : https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzkiWJhz2p5WOUJ6R1MzUnlUQlNpRkFrbDNlX095UQ/… Warm Regards, Varsha

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LISA database
by Sangeetha Govindasami 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

Dear Sir/Madam,   kindly let me know where LISA database is available. I want to collect bibliographical data like   1.title 2. Author 3. Author affiliation 4. source 5. language etc.   wheather author affiliation data is available or not is lisa database   with regards G.Sangeetha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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50 years of DRTC: DRTC alumni meet on 9th July 2012
by ictk drtc 20 Mar '12

20 Mar '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 2006-08 Ghani Syed Raiyan 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 Hatua, Sudip Ranjan 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 Bakshi Buddhadeb Lakshmi. R Rajeswari V Raju Jagan Mohan Sharmista Nath ADIS 1992-1994 Banerjee Sushanta Das Pradip Reddy Ravindra B ADIS 1991-1993 Chandra Sekara Bharaty Swamy B.V Joshi George. P Kar Bidyut Baran Karthikeyan. S ADIS 1990-1992 Basab Ranjan Shee Dilip V Jeyaraj. K Padhi Biswaranjan Roy Joyadeep ADIS 1989-1991 Gowri. R Palaniyandi M V Somaiah K Sreedevi B V Subramanian R ADIS 1988-1990 Chandana Maity Goswami Sarbai Maya Manikandan. P Nandalal Manik ADIS 1987-1989 Bankapur Vinayak M Karuna Gupta Krishnamurthy. R Mohan. K Srikantaluxmy ADIS 1986-1988 Aprana Ayathan Choudhury Abhijit Dasgupta Sabuj Jeganathan Lalitha M.R Smita Sen 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 K Sandha D P Saragin Peter Yan Shakunthala K H Shete Ombrakash Vaijinath Suryana Narayanan ADIS 1983-1985 Kumaraswamy. K Muthusamy. R Rao Vinayak G N Reddy Sudarsana D ADIS 1982-1984 Bhandari Krishna Mani Chakraborthi B.K Chakraborthi H.S Inder Mohan Ramadevi V Shelk Saifulla ADIS 1981-1983 Afsar Begum Chikkahuchaiah. M Bhagavan Ramarkishna Bose Kahailal Chattopadyya Amit Kumar Gita N.S Padmini B N Pankaja Pati S.M Shankar Prasad Srinivasan R Vijayalakshmy T ADIS 1979-1981 Ichchangimath G Shivayosi Alphonse. L Anuradha K.T 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 Lakshmi. R ADIS 1976-1978 Ramanan. M 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 Shailaja N Subrahmanyam. T Vijayalakshmi B ADIS 1974-1976 Gopalakrishna N.K Gupta R.C Kalburgi L.B Leena John Managuli A.S Naganarasimha KS 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 Mitra Priti Sanyal Tushar Kantil 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 Rao Raja D Ch. 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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Mobile library :
by Sathe, Chandrakant 20 Mar '12

20 Mar '12

Dear Sir, Please post: The MBA who runs a library on a bicycle. (Ref: Rediff.com) With regards, Chandrakant Sathe --------------------------------------------------------------------------- G Murgaraj, an MBA from Anna University quit his cushy job in a multinational company to create awarenss about world literature. When he was pursuing his MBA from Anna University in Tamil Nadu five years ago, G Murugaraj had no fancy dreams. He just loved finance as a subject and had decided to go with the flow. Post his MBA, he got a job in a multinational bank but got bored of it quickly. He returned to his hometown at Kumbakonam to provide a hand to the family jewellery business but his father was not too keen to have him there. With no direction visible, he started an advertising agency for people in and around Thanjavur and other Chennai districts. While meeting up with clients he realised that they had little knowledge about the world outside and little exposure to world literature. In fact, they did not read much either, which came as a shock to the voracious reader in Murugaraj. That's when the idea of a 'mobile library' hit the 28-year-old. But without the money to start it up, he was not sure how he would proceed. "I had a lot of books which I had collected over the years and I knew of people who wanted to read but getting those books to them was the question," said Murugaraj. "I thought hard about this and realised that only solution was to take the books to people and that is when the mobile library idea struck me," he said. He could not afford to buy a van, so hired it To begin with, the young MBA graduate started delivering books using his bicycle. But then one could only do so much with a bicycle, considering the number of books and people he was delivering to. "By then, friends too had started contributing books to the library so I had a sizeable number with me," he said. A four-wheeler was clearly in order, from which he could not only deliver books but also put them up on display. Buying a van was something he could ill-afford, so hiring one was a solution. But then again, the daily Rs 800 rental was also beyond reach. It then struck him that he could really use a van for just two to four days a month and other days transport the books on his bicycle. And that's how Murugaraj's mobile library has been functioning for the last seven months in Kumbakonam. "It's a satisfying feeling though I do not make any money. But I was alarmed about the fast declining reading habit among people and children and wanted to do something about it. This is the closest that I can come to in order to make people read more," Murugaraj told. The library has 356 books under 17 classifications The lifetime membership price of the roving library has been kept at a modest Rs 300 only because people cannot afford anything more. "In the beginning I announced a monthly fees of Rs 300 but there were no takers, so I made it Rs 300 for lifetime and now I have almost 30 members. This is only the beginning. Once people get into the habit of reading and enjoy it, they will come in big numbers," the 'librarian' hopes. Murugaraj is on his bike almost everyday, dropping and collecting books. On the days when he hires a four-wheeler, he tries to get new customers by parking the vehicle near temples, colleges and schools in Kumbakonam. He hands over the list of his books with code numbers to interested people. Once a member is on board, all he has to do is pay the fee and receive the book at his doorstep by simply SMSing the book code number to Murugaraj. Today 'Vallalar Library' as Murugaraj has named it, has 356 books under 17 classifications. He takes on members from outside Kumbakonam and the rest of Thanjavur district. He also takes on customers from Chennai. "I visit Chennai almost every week so I don't have an issue with depositing books there," says Murugaraj. Actually, the real reason why Murugaraj visits Chennai so often is because he still runs his little advertising agency from there, the earnings of which help him survive. "My agency clients are few and small-sized but I get my bread and butter from the business. I do not make any money from the library. With the earnings from the agency, Murugaraj has also employed an assistant to help him run the library. "Sometimes there is too much work and I can't do it alone. I also cannot afford to disappoint people at this stage," he says. Though Vallalar Library has a variety of books, the books most frequently picked up are those on health and self-help. Vallalar Library is on Facebook today and can be found on the web at vallalarlibrary.wordpress.com. Murugaraj says that MBA taught him planning and organising which helps him run the library methodically. "I may have not learned library management but I have learned about planning ventures and getting work organised while doing my MBA. The learnings come back to me on a daily basis when I deal with people and my library." His mission to get people into the reading habit seems small and insignificant while his colleagues from his MBA class are pursuing big bucks and in big companies. He says that his work makes him happy and his mission gives him the energy to do well everyday and that is far more satisfying than a job in a big multinational or owning a flashy car. Those who would like to send books for Murugaraj's library can do so at: Vallalar Library, 72/35, Moorthy Chetty Street, Kumbakonam 612 001 Tanjore District, Tamilnadu ============================================================================ With regards, Chandrakant Sathe Librarian Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited P-2, I.T.B.T. Park, Phase II, MIDC, Hinjwadi, Pune - 411 057. Maharashtra, India. Tel: 91-20-39821350, Ext - 2038 Mob: +91 989210410 E-Mail:Chandrakant.Sathe@emcure.co.in http://www.emcure.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy @ Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi
by Veeru 20 Mar '12

20 Mar '12

Dear all, * Lalit Kala Akademi* *Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi * The Lalit Kala Akademi an autonomous organization established by Govt. of India, Ministry of Culture invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions on regular basis: 1. *Assistant Secretary Library Services* – (1.post) (*Pay Band *with G.P PB-2 9300-34800+4800) Plus allowances as per Central Govt. employee pay rules. *Age* : Below 30 years relaxable upto a maximum of 15 years in case of candidate working in Government/Autonomous organizations. *Essential Qualifications :* a) A Degree or equivalent in Library Science from a recognized University. b) At least three year experience in a Govt. or Public Library of standing. Desirable: Knowledge of more than one Indian language and qualification in Library services. For more details visit website:* http://121.242.207.115/lalitkala/Advt%20LKA%2012.pdf* * http://lalitkala.gov.in/public-notices.html* -- 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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request
by Abdul Gafoor 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Dear professionals I have installed E-GRANTHASALA library software from NIC in my library. I have done my data entry works(accession register) in MICROSOFT EXCEL. Could you help me import this Data to E-granthasala software. How it is possible? Please help ABDUL GAFOOR ASST.LIBRARIAN MESSOA KUTTIPPURAM,MALAPPURAM KERALA-INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Graduate Trainee
by Rajesh M N 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

*Dear Professionals,* *DCSchool of Mangement and Technology (DCSMAT) <http://www.dcschool.net>, Vagamon invites applications for the post of graduate trainee to work in DCSMAT library and Research Centre in Vagamon Campus, Idukki, Kerala.* *For detailed advertisement follow the link below. http://www.dcschool.net/php/showAnnouncementDetails.php?ann_id=9 Regards, Arunkishore B L The Chief Librarian Library and Research Centre DCSMAT, Vagamon http://www.dcschool.net/* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS Labs 2012 Training Calendar: Koha & Dspace
by savitra sirohi 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

All, We at OSS Labs are offering Koha & Dspace training and certification workshop in Mumbai and Bangalore. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha/Dspace - To test and certify their readiness to use the software This is a 2 day program for Koha and 1 day program on Dspace, covering the key modules and functions in the software. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 60% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Basic skills certificate. Participation fee for the workshops are as follows: Koha (2 day workshop): Rs. 3,000 per head Dspace (1 day workshop): Rs. 1,500 per head. Participant can register in one (Koha or Dspace) of both the programs, as the are on contiguous dates. The Koha workshops are schedules as follows: Mumbai: 20th (Friday) & 21st April (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 4th (Friday) & 5th May (Saturday), 2012 Mumbai: 22nd (Friday) & 23rd June (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 6th (Friday) & 7th July (Saturday), 2012 Mumbai: 24th (Friday) & 25th August (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 31st (Friday) August & 1st September (Saturday), 2012 Mumbai: 19th (Friday) & 20th October (Saturday), 2012 Bangalore: 1st (Friday) & 2nd November (Saturday), 2012 And the Dspace workshops are schedules as follows: Mumbai: 22nd (Sunday) April, 2012 Bangalore: 8th July (Sunday), 2012 Mumbai: 26th August (Sunday), 2012 Bangalore: 3rd November (Sunday), 2012 For more information including registration details and workshop outline please visit these pages: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification http://www.osslabs.biz/dspace/training-certification Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional Support for Open Source Software Ph: +91 89718 06111 Web: http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jobs:Librarian:University of Hyderabad
by Mallikarjuna C 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Dear All The University of Hyderabad invites applications for group-A non-teaching positions. The recruitment shall be made in accordance with the UGC norms / Regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education 2010. For the detailed advertisement, including eligibility criteria, application fee, details of posts, etc. please visit the University website www.uohyd.ernet.in or www.uohyd.ac.in. The last date for submission of application complete in all respects is 30th April, 2012. http://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/recruitment/univ_lib_advt_2012.pdf -- Regards A. Madhava Rao -- Best Regards, C.Mallikarjuna ******************************************** Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad http://library.iith.ac.in ******************************************** *"Please don't print this e-mail unless you REALLY, REALLY need to"...Save trees ....... * -- Best Regards, C.Mallikarjuna ******************************************** Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad http://library.iith.ac.in ******************************************** *"Please don't print this e-mail unless you REALLY, REALLY need to"...Save trees ....... * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: GNU/Linux Distributions for Differently abled from CDAC, Mumbai
by Dimple Patel 18 Mar '12

18 Mar '12

--- On Fri, 16/3/12, ossd(a)cdac.in <ossd(a)cdac.in> wrote: Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that CDAC, Mumbai has released three GNU/Linux distributions specific to three different kinds of disabilities namely: 1. GNU/Linux distribution for Visually-challenged: This is a GNU/Linux distribution (beta version - 0.1.1) created specially for visually challenged users. Visually challenged users can use it out of the box because accessibility settings required by them are already enabled. It is advisable to go through documentation first before installing/using the distribution. ISO file of distribution and other related documentation can be downloaded HERE 2. GNU/Linux distribution for Physically-challenged: 'GNU/Linux for Physically Challenged-Beta-0.1.1' is a special distribution for physically challenged people, so that they can easily access FOSS desktops. It is advisable to go through documentation first before installing/using the distribution. ISO file of distribution and other related documentation can be downloaded HERE 3. GNU/Linux distribution for Cognitively-challenged: This GNU/Linux distribution has been developed to provide an accessible desktop environment to the cognitively challenged users. It is advisable to go through documentation first before installing/using the distribution. ISO file of distribution and other related documentation can be downloaded HERE Thanking you, Open Source Software Department CDAC, Kharghar Navi Mumbai ossd(a)cdac.in Tel: +91-22-27565303 Extn.301 -- 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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Perceptions of potential KOHA users in India: a survey
by Vimal Kumar 18 Mar '12

18 Mar '12

Dear Friend, Please participate in this attempt *to find out the adoption and user perceptions of potential KOHA users in India.* http://kwiksurveys.com?u=kohasurvey Your honest feedback is very valuable for entire LIS community in India. We will publish the result after collecting the feedback. Regards, -- 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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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES USING DSpace
by Pushpendra Sengar 17 Mar '12

17 Mar '12

*NATIONAL WORKSHOP* * **ON* *DESIGN **AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES USING DSpace** * *Organised by* *Integrated Academy of Management and Technology (INMANTEC)* ** *In Association With* *Intellectuals Society for Socio Techno Welfare (ISST)*** *And* *Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare & Library Development *** *On* * 12-13 April 2012* *Venue* *Information Resource centre * *INMANTEC Institutions* *Delhi - Hapur Bypass (NH-24),* *Udyog Kunj, Ghaziabad - 201 009,* *Delhi NCR, India* *About the workshop* The Open Access <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_access> and Open Source<http://www.opensource.org/>Software movements have gained rapid momentum world over. Many institutions and organizations are setting up open access digital repositories using open source software. The purpose of the workshop is to develop an expertise by providing a thorough training and hands-on experience on an open source digital library software- *DSpace*. This workshop is intended to equip participants with skills for developing their own digital libraries/institutional repositories. There will be lectures as well as intensive hands-on training sessions by experts in the field. Thus it will provide both theoretical base and practical skill to the participants. *Objectives of workshop* The objective of workshop-cum-training program is intended to: · provide background knowledge of the digital library and its related concepts · Give an in-depth understanding of DSpace Software for the use of library digitisation. · Conduct hands on experience for the installation and customization on Linux. · Acquaint with live experience of updating and maintenance of DSpace. · To encourage the participants in Developing their own Institutional Digital Library. *Who will participate?* The workshop will be of immense benefit to all those involved in developing and maintaining digital collections such as LIS faculty, librarians and information professionals, students research scholars etc. The maximum 40 participants will be accommodated on first come, first served basis. *Type of Delegates* *Fee* LIS Faculty/librarians and information professionals/ students research scholars.** 700 *Registration Fees*** * * The Registration fee includes workshop kit* *(Bag, Course Material, Software CD, and Certificate), Refreshment, lunch.** *Accommodation* Accommodation can be arranged in Hostel. For which the organizers shall Provide necessary assistance if informed well in advance. *Mode of Payment*** All payments from delegates will be accepted in Local Cheque/ Demand Draft prepared in favour of *INMANTEC* payable at Ghaziabad/Delhi. Please indicate clearly that the payment is remitted towards registration for National workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries Using DSpace – 2012. *Important Dates*** *Last date for Receipt of Completed Registration form: 30th March 2012.* *Confirmation date for the candidates: 5th April 2012.* *For Correspondence * Dr. Monawwer Eqbal Organizing Secretary, *INMANTEC Institutions*** Delhi - Hapur Bypass (NH-24), Udyog Kunj, Ghaziabad - 201 009, Delhi NCR, India Tel: +91 120 2768951 *dddluds(a)gmail.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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Human Resource Management (HRM) in Libraries & Information Centres', March 27, 2:30 PM onwards
by Varsha 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

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Donation of News Clipping
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University has already digitized over 5.00 Lacs news clipping. Now digitized news clipping database is being accessed by our users over the INTRANET. No one is using hard / paper copies of these clipping. Due to space constraints, it has been decided by the competent authorities to donate these clippings to any other library who is interested in this collection. More details about this is available at http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/default.htm . Interested Libraries may send their proposals with in 25 days to undersigned. regards ramesh PS: Please feel free to circulate / forward / announce on various library forums. ************************************** 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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About SRR Dr?
by karunakar n 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Friends can anybody chalk more information about SRR Doctorates Details like when he was Awarded and from which Uniersity and much more please. -- * Thanks & Regards,*** *Karunakar.N** B.Sc., MLISc., M.Phil., MBA. Librarian, * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Conference at Tumkur-reg
by Shekar H P 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear Moderator, Please post this message for the benifit of forum members. Thanking you International Conference on Knowledge Management and Organization in the Digital Era ICKMODE-2013 Birla Auditorium Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur 572 103, Karnataka, India Date: 17th, 18th and 19th January 2013 Organised by Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women Tumkur, Karnataka (India) Supported By: Karnataka State College Librarians Association ® Bangalore, Karnataka (India) About the Conference: The present day LIS professionals have not only bestowed with the mere function as custodians of library materials, but their roles have been changing with the contemporary developments in the profession. The changing times and the prevailing knowledge driven age, is becoming all the more difficult to align LIS professionals to the ever changing demands of the stake-holders. The current developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are playing a dominative role in providing right Information to the right user in right format in right time. Knowledge organization is the problem of arranging and classifying what is collectively known as a society in ways that can be easily understood and communicated to others. Traditional human based knowledge organization activities are increasingly challenged by computer-based retrieval techniques. It is appropriate at this crucial juncture to investigate the relative contributions of or both human intervened as well as automated (computer) approaches, the current challenges make it imperative to reconsider the basic understanding. This international conference is an effort in this direction in bridging the gap between the user, resources and mechanized systems, and with the requisite services offered by the LIS professionals. This conference also provides a platform for the LIS professionals across the geographies to gather together, discuss, discover and carry forward right solutions to transform the learning into their workplace to serve their customers better. About Organizers: Sree Siddaganga Mutt: at present provides food, shelter and education to over 9000 poor children and orphans, studying in various schools, colleges run by Sree Siddaganga education society. There are about 128 educational institutions spread all over Karnataka providing education to 45,000 students annually and has over 3000 employees. For more details please visit: http://www.sreesiddagangamutt.org/ Sree Siddaganga Education Society: Sree Siddaganga Education Society, Tumkur, Karnataka was founded by His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu, in the year 1963. Poojya Swamiji is the head of Sree Siddaganga Mutt, an age old socio-religious institution of Veerashaiva Dharma. 'Trividha Dasoha' i.e., providing knowledge, education, food and shelter to the poor and needy irrespective of religion, caste or creed have been the hallmark of the Mutt. The Host Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women (SSCASCW): SSCASCW came into being in the year 1982, offers courses BA, B.Sc., B.Com and BBM. The College is popular because of to its good, effective teaching learning processes and its central location in the town. Co-curricular activities play an important role on the campus. The individual departmental associations organize workshops, seminars and group discussions. These promote self-reliance and ability to work with others as members of a team. Students are encouraged to participate in cultural activities. The college considers inculcation of proper values as an integral part of students' personality development. Eminent speakers are invited to deliver lectures on personality development. Series of talks-'Chintana Manthana' and 'as it is' help to stimulate the students. SSCASCW has the experience of organizing several State level, National level and International Seminars successfully. Supporters: Karnataka State College Librarians Association (KSCLA) was established in 1979 with an objective to improve the status, service conditions of Librarians and its staff. During the span of three decades, significant achievements have been made for the cause of Librarianship in Karnataka State. To name a few, the Association organized 12 regional workshops for Librarians on total quality improvement. Two National Conferences were organized in different parts of Karnataka and 57th ILA Conference was also organized at Mangalore. Website of Indian Journal of Library and Information Technology (Qtrly) was launched. Who can participate? Information Professionals/ Librarians, Information Managers, IT and knowledge service providers, Academicians, Students, Distance learners and others who are interested in the topic. Conference Theme: “International Conference on Knowledge Management and Organization in the Digital Era (ICKMODE-2013)” About the Conference Theme: The concept of Knowledge Organization has evolved from a simple technique of organizing books on shelves of libraries in a systematic order. Subject approach to knowledge seekers has been one of the main bases of knowledge organization and has been core area of study of research even in the present digital environment. The concept received a greater impetus with the first practical classification systems developed in the late nineteenth century and has been consistent persistent area of research since then. The area of cataloguing particularly subject cataloguing added a new dimension to the concept of knowledge organization. In the present context these two areas of the past have been transformed into Knowledge Organization systems in the digital environment especially in the content organization of digital libraries. The subjects and components of KOS, metadata, taxonomies, ontology and semantic web are constantly being researched in the present electronic and digital environment and hence the theme of the conference is of importance to all those who are engaged and involved in knowledge organization. The following sub-themes are conceived in this context. Sub Themes: 1. Knowledge Society and Economy a. Knowledge Management and the Libraries i. Impact of Knowledge Society and Economy on Libraries (Viz. Public /Academic / Special Libraries) ii. Knowledge resource building by different types of libraries. iii. Facilitating access to different types of knowledge resources: Library Automation, Resource Sharing and Networking iv. Empowering users and Library personnel with people skills v. Continuous Professional Development and Information Literacy Programmes b. Knowledge Society and the Government i. Public Library Legislation and Acts ii. National Information Policy and National Commission on Libraries iii. Role of Government in building National and International Knowledge Resources 2. Knowledge Organization and Knowledge Organization Systems a. Tools and Components of Knowledge Organization i. Classification, Cataloguing, Indexing, Subject Heading Lists, Thesaurus ii. Taxonomies, Authority Lists, Metadata, Ontology, Semantic Web b. Knowledge Organization Systems(KOS) i. Historical and contemporary research in KOS ii. Types and levels of KOS iii. KOS in digital environment 3. Digital Libraries a. Design and development of Digital Libraries b. Digital Library Software tools c. Open Access i. Philosophical and Pragmatic approaches d. Open Access Categories: i. Journals ii. Books/ Reference Books iii. Electronic Thesis and Dissertations iv. Open Course Ware e. Building E-learning facilities and services i. LMS, CMS, E-learning software etc. f. Digital Rights Management (DRM) Call for Papers Original contributions based on applications / deployments / research / surveys / practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned, are invited for conference presentations and poster presentations. Based on technical committee’s recommendations, selected papers will be published in the conference Volume with ISBN Number. Registration of author is mandatory for paper presentation and publication. All papers should be submitted through the email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com only. Paper Submission 1. Authors may submit the abstract of their papers on or before 30th May 2012. 2. Based on the technical committee’s decision authors can submit the full text paper on or before 30th June 2012. 3. Last Date of submission of final paper on or before 31st July 2012. 4. Acceptance of paper for presentation will be intimated to the Authors 30th September 2012. 5. Papers should be submitted in a detailed format suggested in the conference website. 6. In case of co-authors, correspondence will be sent to the first author only. 7. The deadline for registering for the international conference is 31st December 2012. 8. Accepted papers will be called for presentation. 9. Please note, all the Submitted papers would go through the Plagiarism Detection Process. If the plagiarism is >10%, the article would be rejected straight away. Please refrain plagiarizing for, your articles. 10. Papers can be submitted through an email to: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com Author Guidelines: Manuscripts Requirements: • Length: Not more than 10 pages, hence the authors are advised to package core thought of the paper, rather dealing more elaborately on definitions and meanings etc., unless it is quite essential • Theme Font: Times New Roman • Font Size: Heading-20, Sub Heading -16, and rest of the text - 12. and single spacing • Title: The title should be concise. Paper Format: The paper should have the following details: • Sub-Theme of the paper to which the paper belongs to • Author’s / Co-Author’s name • Communication address • Contact details such as telephone number and email • An abstract of 100-150 words along with 6-8 key words • Headings & sub headings should be defined clearly and short • Page numbers should not be given in any case. • Case Studies proposed may preferably be supported by real life case examples from business/academic situations • Quality of Illustrations, Photos etc. must be good with original caption and in black and white • Tables and Figures, if any must have a brief caption written on the bottom of the figure and provide the due reference of the original work. • References must be in standard format as given below: o For Books: Author (Name/Surname, initials), Year of Publication, Title, Publisher, Place of publication. o For Journals: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Article title. Title of Periodical, Vol (Issue), pp-pp o For URL: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of the webpage. Retrieved from http://... [Accessed on Date, Month & Year]. Important Dates: • Submission of abstract of papers - 30th May 2012. • Submission of full text paper - 30th June 2012. • Last Date for submission of final paper 31st July 2012. • Acceptance of paper will be intimated - 30th September 2012. • Last date for registration to the conference - 31st December 2012. Conference Dates: 17th, 18th and 19th January 2013 Conference Venue: Birla Auditorium, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur – 572103, Karnataka, India. Conference Website: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net REGISTRATION FEE: Early Bird Registration is encouraged with Rs.500/- OR $25 discount on registrations received on or before 31st Oct 2012. Indian Delegates -With Accommodation Rs. 3500.00 -Without Accommodation Rs. 2000.00 Accompanying person-with Accommodation Rs.2000.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (For attending Conference without paper submission) -With Accommodation Rs. 2000.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (For attending Conference without paper submission) -Without Accommodation Rs. 1500.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (With paper submission) - With Accommodation Rs.3000.00 (without kit) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (With paper submission) -Without Accommodation Rs.2500.00 (without kit) SAARC & Other Countries –With Accommodation USD 350.00 Students/ Full time Research Scholars/ Accompanying person –With Accommodation USD 250.00 Registration fee includes Conference Kit, Conference Volume, Food, and cultural Programmes. Payment: The DD/ Cheque should be drawn in favor of “Organizing Secretary, ICKMODE-2013” payable at Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Please send the filled in Conference registration forms with registration fee to the address given Below; Mr S L Kadadevaramath Organising Secretary ICKMODE-2013 HOD, Library & Information Center Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women Gandhi Nagar, B.H. Road, Tumkur 572 102, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-9449070311 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com Conference Website: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT Chief Patron: Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu Sree Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur Patron: Shree Sree Sree Siddalinga Swamiji Sree Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur Chairman- Organizing Committee: Dr. Nagabhushan Principal, Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women, Tumkur Conference Chair: Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath University Librarian Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), (Deemed University) Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088 Organizing Secretary: Mr S L Kadadevaramath HOD, Library & Information Center SSCW, Tumkur & President, KSCLA, Bangalore Co-Organizing Secretaries: Mr Shekar H.P. Head, Knowledge Resource Center, IBS Bangalore Mr MNN Prasad HOD, Lib& Infn. Center, GFGC, Tumkur COMMITTEES: PROGRAMME COMMITTEE: Dr A.Y. Asundi, Professor (Rtd), Bangalore University, Bangalore. Dr Ramesha B, Associate Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore. Mr. Shekar H.P, Head, Knowledge Resource Center, IBS Bangalore Mr Rajendra Babu H, Consulting Manager, Wipro Technologies, Bangalore. Mr S L Kadadevaramath, HOD, Lib& Infn. Center, SSCW, Tumkur INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. S.P.K.K.A Liyanage Librarian, Arthur C. Clark Institute of Modern Technologies, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Ms. S.D.I Arachige Planning Assistant, Centre for Development Information, Ministry of Finance Planning, Colombo, Sri Lanka Mr. Tshering Phuntsho Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Public Wangchuk Library, Thimpu, Bhutan Mr. Bhim Dhoj Sreshta Faculty, Central Dept. of LIS, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Mr. Bishwa Raj Gautam Director, e-Library Schoool, Kathmandu, Nepal Dr. (Mrs.) Pradeepa Wijetunge Librarian, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Dr. Sujin Butdisuwan Asst. Professor, Division of Library and Information Science, Mahasarakham University, Thailand Prof. G. G. Chowdhury Professor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Dr. J. K. Vijaykumar Science Subject Specialist Librarian, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. A. Agostini Faculty, Department of Information and Communication Technology, University of Trento, Italy Dr. Arthur Smith Director, Middle East, OCLC, Dublin, Ohio, USA Dr. Graham Camfield Collection Development Manager, LSE, London, UK Ms. Rowena Macrae-Gibson Head of Information Literacy, City University Library, London, UK Mr. Khemrajh Seeburrun Head Librarian, Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: • Dr. M.N. Channabasappa, Director, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur • Prof. V.G. Talawar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore • Dr. S.C.Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur University, Tumkur • Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, Former Professor, DLIS, Karnatak University, Dharwad • Sri. T.K.Nanjundappa, Hon. Secretary, Sree Siddaganga Education Society, Tumkur • Mr. N.V. Satyanarayana, Managing Director, Informatics India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore • Dr. Jagadish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad • Sri. B.P.Prakash, Global Head, Information Resource Centre, TCS, Pune • Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, University Librarian, JNU, New Delhi • Dr. A.R.D. Prasad, Professor and Head, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore • Dr. Subhash Deshmukh, University Librarian, I.P. University, Delhi • Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, Delhi • Dr. A.L. Moorthy, Director, DESIDOC, Delhi • Prof. Ashu Shoukeen, DLIS, Kurukhetra University, Haryana • Dr. K.K.Banerjee, Director RRLF, Kolkatta • Dr. D.V.Singh, President, ILA, New Delhi • Dr. S.K. Arora, University Librarian, IGNOU, Delhi • Dr. Usha Mujoo-Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, Delhi STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE • Sri, Basavaraja Horatti, MLC & Hon. President, KSCLA, Bangalore • Principal Secretary, Dept of Higher Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore • Regional Director, Southern Region, University Grants Commission, Bangalore • Commissioner, Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore • Dr. Shivakumaraiah, Principal, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur • Sri. P.Y. Rajendrakumar, President, KALA, Bangalore • Dr. Sadashiva Murthy, Professor & Chairman, DLIS, Tumkur University, Tumkur • Dr. H.S. Siddamalliah, Principal Library & Information Officer, NIMHANS, Bangalore • Dr. I. R. N Goudar, Visiting Professor and Library Advisor, University of Mysore, Mysore • Mr. V.L.Kalyan, (Rtd.) DGM, BEL, Bangalore • Dr. P.V. Konnur, President, IALA, Bangalore • Dr. Rama Patnaik, Librarian, IIM Bangalore • Director of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore • Dr. R. Ramraj Urs, University Librarian, RGUHS, Bangalore • Dr. S.B.Patil, University Librarian, Karnatak University, Dharwad • Dr. Mahesh, President, Karnataka State Medical College Librarians Association, Davanagere • Dr. Suresh Jange, Deputy Librarian, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga • Mr. S.M. Dheeraj, Vice President, KSCLA, Bangalore • Mr. M.M. Hebballi, Secretary, KSCLA, Bangalore • Mr. Umesh K Bagewadi, Treasurer, KSCLA, Bangalore • Mr. Manjunath, Joint Secretary, KSCLA, Bangalore • Dr. Mahesh Horakeri, President, KUCLA, Dharwad • Dr. Mallikarjun Vaddanakeri, President, GDCLA, Gulbarga • Dr. B.U.Kannappanavar, President, KUCLA, Shimogga • Dr. N. Chowdappa, President, AKELPA, Bangalore • Mr. Mohan T A, Librarian, SIT, Tumkur. For More Details Please Contact: Mr. S L Kadadevaramath Organizing Secretary ICKMODE-2013& HOD, Library & Information Center Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for Women Tumkur- 572 102, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-9449070311 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com ConferenceWebsite: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net Mr. Shekar H P Co-Organizing Secretary ICKMODE-2013 & Head, Knowledge Resource Center, IBS Bangalore-560062 Phone: +91-9945799927 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com REGISTRATION FORM (One form for one Entry) Name of the participant: (Dr./Mr./Ms.): ......................................................................... Designation: ............................ Section/Division: ............................................ Name of the Organization: ........................................................................... Postal Address for Correspondence: …………………............................................................. ......................................................................................... ......................................................................................... Email: ................................................................... Phone (Off / Mobile): ............................................... Fax: ........................................................ Registration under Category (tick any of the following): Indian Delegates Accompanying person Students/ Full time Research Scholars (For attending Conference without paper submission) Students/ Full time Research Scholars (With paper submission) SAARC & Other Countries Students/ Full time Research Scholars/ accompanying person Accommodation needed: Yes No Payment details: Please find the Demand Draft No………………….. Dated …………….....for Rs/ $ .................. drawn in favour of ICKMODE-2013 payable at Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Date: Place: Participant's Signature Please send the duly filled registration form to: Mr. S L Kadadevaramath Organizing Secretary, ICKMODE-2013 & HOD, Lib&Infn.Center Sri Siddaganga Arts, Science and Commerce College for women, Gandhi Nagar, B.H. Road, Tumkur-572 102, Karnataka, India. Ph: +91-9449070311 Email: ickmode2013jan(a)gmail.com For details, please visit Conference website: http:// ickmode2013.ijlit.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg; Article
by ksgimahesh 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, One of my faculty members want this article for his research purpose. If you have this article send it to me. 1. Characteristics of Rb40 steel superficial layer under ball and roller burnishing, Journal Name: Journal of material processing technology http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.05.013 -- *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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AICTE Guidelines for Tech/Mgt Libraries - discussions
by Manjunath K 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Attn: LIS professionals working in AICTE moderated institutions. Dear professional colleagues, AIMS(Association of Indian Management Schools), Hyderabad in association with Indian School of Business(ISB), Hyderabad had organized a two-day workshop on Organizing Learning Resources in Bschools on Feb 10-11, 2012 at Hyderabad. Over 30 participants from other Bschools and engg colleges had participated (including me)in the workshop. The AIMS present was present during the workshop. During the workshop, the participants raised many concerns and difficulties while meeting AICTE Guidelines for libraries. The discussions were held in presence of AIMS officers and they suggested to prepare a memorandum and that could be submitted to AICTE though associations and other networks for better results(including AIMS). The following issues were raised by participants during the workshop. As the issues are related to all AICTE moderated institutes, members suggested posting the concerns on forums for concretizing the issues on logical ground. Following are some of the initial concerns for discussion and updating. Please participate actively in the discussion so that we can prepare a logical & acceptable memorandum for the submission to authorities though various channels including manlibnet, engg forum, IASLIC, ILA etc.... at the end, I will send the consolidated discussions to you all for review and finalization. I request all the members to make the discussion rich with constructive suggestions and please avoid biased/personalized criticisms on any individuals. Following are the Initial Points for Discussions: can be appended or modified: 1. on similar lines with guidelines for institutional resources & facilities and faculty members, The tech & management libraries request AICTE to prescribe guidelines regarding librarian's status, and compensation packages on par with faculty members. This is in line with Govt's order issued considering librarians as academic members and their status is on par with teaching community. 2. Like teaching staff formula, there are no guidelines prescribed for the Library personnel in AICTE Handbook. It is desirable that AICTE prescribes staff formula for libraries too. 3. It is more desirable for AICTE to oversee the proper utilization of library budget 4. Currently AICTE rules are more related to technical institutions but they are enforced on Management institutes too including libraries. since the structure and design of management institutes/libraries are different, it is desirable for AICTE to design set of appropriate guidelines for management institutes/libraries; 5. the AICTE guidelines for annual incremental addition to library needs to be relooked by them. For example the base collection of library at the start of institute is 100 * B titles, & 500* B volumes. The annual incremental addition is 50*B & again 500*B volumes. This annual addition needs to be relooked as it involves storage and display problems.["B" represents number of divisions in the institute, this "B" also interpreted differently by different organisations?] 6. of late students with more computer skills are getting admitted to institutes, their demands are more focusing towards digital resources. It is welcoming feature to note that AICTE has already prescribed guidelines for subscribing e-journals through databases. with increased number of tech-savvy students demanding digital resources, reduced users' physical visit and increased cost of construction of buildings, the AICTE may prescribe guidelines on adding e-books too. 7. AICTE has prescribed formula for subscribing national Journals. It is beneficial if AICTE takes steps to prepare a comprehensive list, which intern might help institutes to subscribe journals to their libraries. These points are ice breakers for the fruitful and constructive discussions., Meanwhile, I have designed website for my library and self. please see them and let me have your comments for improvement. http://www.tapmilibrarymanipal.weebly.com/ and http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ With regards, Manjunatha ----------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104 Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: +91820-2701105; Fax: +91-0820-2570699 manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in; manjunathak(a)gmail.com web: http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ ---------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Non-Teaching Positions at the South Asian University
by Paramjit Singh 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

* * ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paramjit Singh <param126(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 9:57 AM Subject: Non-Teaching Positions at the South Asian University To: *Non-Teaching Positions at the South Asian University<http://www.southasianuniversity.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=artic…> * * * *Librarian* *(1 Post) Grade IB – (US$ 27,000 to US$ 40,000) Preferred Maximum Age: 54 years (Initially five years and extendable for a maximum of another five years)* *Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:* Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science Documentation with at least 55% of marks and consistently good academic record with at least 13 Years experience as Deputy Librarian in University library or any other library statutory organization or 18 years’ experience as a College Librarian. Evidence of innovative Library service and organization of published work. Successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; experience in using computational tools, databases, web applications and technology based library information systems, and the ability to interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff. *Desirable:* M. Phil. / Ph. D Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript Keeping. *Responsibilities :* The Librarian of the University will be the head of the University library and will supervise and coordinate the functioning of the University library. He/she will be responsible for, ensuring that the University library system offers a modern state-of-the-art facility that renders all possible help to students, faculty, researchers and visiting scholars of the University with literature search and in finding books, research articles and journals; providing instructions to the students, faculty and researchers of the University in the use of the University library; planning and executing acquisition of books, journals and digital databases; working out inter-library exchange arrangements with universities and institutions in India and abroad; contributing to the improved educational functioning of the University, on a continuing basis; developing programmes for improving library management; and any other function that is entrusted/assigned or directed. Form: http://www.southasianuniversity.org/pdf/SAUformNonTeachingNew.pdf Instruction & General conditions: http://www.southasianuniversity.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=artic… -- *Warm regards** * * * *Paramjit Singh* *Librarian* *Mobile: +919911270778* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy @ Central University of Tamil Nadu
by Veeru 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

Dear All Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) Collectorate Annexe, Thanjavur Road, Thiruvarur - 610004 (Tamil Nadu) 1*. Librarian* ( 1 post UR) *Essential Qualifications and Experience*: Essential: i. Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the UGC 7 point scale with consistently Good Academic Record. ii. At least 13 years as Deputy Librarian in a University library or 18 years experience as College librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative work in library science and organization of published work *Pay Scale:*Rs. 37,400 –67,000 Grade Pay:Rs.10,000 2. *Assistant Librarian*: (1post UR) *Essential Qualifications and Experience*: Essential: i. Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science/documentation Science or an equivalent professional Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in the UGC point scale whenever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library. ii. Qualifying in the national level test (NET) conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by UGC is mandatory. However, candidates, who have been awarded PhD degree in accordance with “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of PhD Degree), Regulations 2009”, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET. *For more information visit website: ** http://www.cutn.ac.in/career_det.php?action=career&id=Mw== * * http://www.cutn.ac.in/download_career.php?file=Tk9USUZJQ0FUSU9OIE5PXzAxX0NV… -- * 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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PhD in LISc at TISS, Mumbai : Admission Notification 2012
by Satish Kanamadi 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, Greetings! Center for Library and Information Management Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences , Mumbai is happy to announce the admission call for PhD in Library and Information Science. Selected candidates can pursue Ph.D. either by staying on TISS campus or from whichever location they are in. TISS does not make any distinction among research scholars as full time and part time. However, selected candidates who are not staying on the Campus, are required to be in touch with the research guide, fulfill the necessary requirements of the Ph.D. programme. They are expected to fulfill course work requirement by attending the Modular workshops. (Workshop of 5 days each duration, once in every quarter, in the first year only.Total four workshops) . This is a compulsory requirement. Possible areas of research are :Knowledge Society, Information Access and Services, e-resources, Digitization, Collection Building, Digital Library, , Information and Digital Literacy,and other emerging areas in the discipline of LISc Please visit the following link for information on eligibility, selection process and for downloading the prospectus, applications form. http://www.tiss.edu/announcement/announcement-for-admission-to-the-m.phil-p… [1] Last date for submission of filled in applications: 8th April 2012. Best regards, Dr.Muttayya Koganuramath Centre for Library and Information Management Studies (CLIMS) Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences MUMBAI -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Links: ------ [1] http://www.tiss.edu/announcement/announcement-for-admission-to-the-m.phil-p… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Britannica to end print editions
by Mailing List Admin 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:41:58 +0530 From: KOTI Raghavan <ksragav(a)hotmail.com> Today's Hindu (14th March 2012) carries this report. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. said on Tuesday that it will stop publishing print editions of its flagship encyclopaedia for the first time since the sets were originally published more than 200 years ago. The book-form of Encyclopaedia Britannica has been in print since it was first published in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1768. It will stop being available when the current stock runs out, the company said. The Chicago-based company will continue to offer digital versions of the encyclopaedia. Officials said the end of the printed, 32-volume set has been foreseen for some time. To read the full article, please visit, http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2993598.ece Dr. K. S. Raghavan Professor, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore 560 059 Tel: +91-80-28483002 to 28483006 Ext. 492 Fax: +91-80-28484910 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Day Workshop on "KOHA" Library Automation Software -March 22 -24
by Prasanth M.P. 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Dear All, Greeting from Chinmaya Institute of Technology,Kannur,Kerala We,the ChinTech Library team is delighted to inform you that we are oranising a 3 day workshop on 'KOHA' an Open Source Library Automation software. Koha is the first free software library automation package. In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of users collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. *Purpose of the Workshop* The purpose of the workshop is to familiarize the participants with the Koha software. The workshop aims to impart hands-on experience to participants on installation of Koha in linux platform and operation of the same. *Topics to be covered* Library Automation > Open source initiatives > Ubuntu Linux Operating System > Koha Software > Resource Persons; 1.Dr.M.G.Sreekumar-Head & Chief Librarian Indian Institute of Managemnt (IIM K) 2.Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai -Asst.Librarian Central University,Kasargode 3.Mr.A.J.Tomson -Chief Librarian St.Joseph's College,Devagiri,Calicut 4.Mrs.Anitha Haridas-System Programmer ChinTech Workshop Convener; Mr.Prasanth M.P.-Librarian Chinmaya Institute of Technology,Kannur Registration form and workshop brochure attached; or visit:www.chintech.ac.in or Contact;9961858865 -- ****** *Thanks & Regards :- Prasanth M.**P. Librarian ChinTech Kannur,Kerala * 9961858865 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article required
by murugiah perumal 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Dear Professional The following two articles required, any one has please sent it. J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. 36 (1974) pp. 552-554 Temperature and Pressure Dependence of Effective Debye Temperature in Associated Liquids Based on Quasi Crystalline Model S. K. Kor and N. D. Tripathi http://jpsj.ipap.jp/link?JPSJ/36/552 ------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author(s): PANDEY JD Title: EFFECTIVE DEBYE TEMPERATURE OF LIQUIDS ON BASIS OF QUASI-CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE Source: INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY SECTION A-INORGANIC BIO-INORGANIC PHYSICAL THEORETICAL & ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 14 (8): 607-609, Date: 1976 Thanking you, P.Murugiah, KRC CECRI, Karaikudi. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Email and Mobile alert Service form Open Source NewGenLib software
by Mohan T A 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Dear Library Professionals, Recently we introduced mobile and email alerts in our library. When ever a user is issued a book or returns a book or renews or reserves or in fact does any sort of Circulation transaction an Email and Mobile alert is sent to them. This immediately became a "Talk of the town" in the campus. The users are very happy with this new service for 2 reasons. Firstly they have a record of their transaction and secondly they know what is happening with their library account. The enabling of Email and Mobile alerts only took 5 minutes to configure and it costed zero rupees. Since the library does not have an email account registered with our organization's domain we created an email account in Gmail. Since NewGenLib supports sending emails through Gmail account (apart from SMTP) enabling this feature was a cake walk. Secondly the mobile alerts service is also provided by NewGenLib Free of Cost. Hence this was also configured in 2 minutes. Prior to NewGenLib 3.0.3 Update 4 we were not able to send SMS to mobile phone that are registered at DND (Do not disturb service). But from version 3.0.4 U4, NewGenLib guys got permissions to send transactional SMS to any mobile with regards T A Mohan Librarian Siddaganga Institute of Technology TUMKUR E-mail: mohan(a)sit.ac.in tamohanta(a)rediffmail.com Phone: 0816 2214078 Mobile:9343525141 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Document Delivery Service (DDS) Group over LIS Links
by Dr. Badan Barman 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Respected forum members, We recently formed a Document Delivery Service (DDS) Group over LIS Links (http://lislinks.com) Here is the detail of the group; if you are interested you are requested to kindly join for its membership (free)- [If you need any kind of online document that are not accessible from your own institute or you are not subscribed to it then you can request it from here. Please note that sending any other information here other than request for document will ban your membership. Your request for article should contain the following information. Name of the Article: Name of the Journal: Link to the Full Text: Your Email Address: Now post it over: http://lislinks.com/group/document-delivery-service-dds by clicking over “Send Message to Group”] Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam Toll Free Number: 1800 345 3613 Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 Fax: 0361- 2235398. Institutional Websites: http://www.snkkhsou.org / http://www.clkkhsou.org / http://www.kkhsou.in Personal Websites: http://www.lislinks.com / http://www.lisformats.com / http://www.oajse.com / http://www.netugc.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Penguin and OverDrive: The Scuffle :LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 108, Issue 7
by Prabalkishore Maity 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Dear evrybody, I specially thank Mr. Madhurjyamoy Das for bringing very current issue in our field for his topic "Penguin and OverDrive: The Scuffle" . I request Mr. Madhurjyamoy Das, can you bring more issues in Indian scenario? Thank you Prabal Maity. ------------------------------ > > > -- > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Technical Assistant @ DRDO
by Veeru 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, *Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)* *Qualification*: Bachelor's Degree in Science with minimum one year Diploma in Library Science, from recognized University/Institute. *For more information visit Website:* http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/ceptam/ceptamnoticeboard.html * http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/ceptam/Advertisement_ceptam_05.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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University Library Building proposal
by jasim s 12 Mar '12

12 Mar '12

Dear Colleagues I would like to go through some sample proposals for funding for a university library building.Kindly help. Jasimudeen.s Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Kerala -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* * * *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration still open : Seminar-cum-Workshop at ISI Library, Kolkata
by jiban＠isical.ac.in 12 Mar '12

12 Mar '12

** On-line Registration to Seminar-cum-Workshop on ISO Accreditation ** Dear Colleagues, The Library, Documentation and Information Science Division of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata is organizing a two-day Seminar-cum-Workshop on "How to Prepare a Library for ISO Accreditation" (HPLIA) at the Institute premises (Kolkata) during 29-30 March 2012. Interested professionals may submit their registration (on-line) to confirm the participation. Please follow the link http://www.isical.ac.in/~hplia Best regards, Jiban K. Pal ISI Library, Kolkata --------------------- 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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CSI eNewsletter Mar 2012 issue
by H Mohan 12 Mar '12

12 Mar '12

Dear all, The Mar 2012 issue of CSI eNewsletter can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-03-01.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, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS & PCS Madras http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ [5] Contents ======= -- 2012 CRM Trends: How Twitter Changed the Rules -- Which UPS is Right for the Job? -- Lifecycle Virtualization: An Adoption Guide -- CIO Strategies for Consumerization: The Future of Enterprise Mobile Computing -- The Business Case for SaaS (Security as a Service -- Meeting & Managing Your Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives SLAs -- Best Practices in Business Continuity -- Wiring the open-source enterprise -- Next-generation firewalls -- Is an Energy-wasting Data Center Draining Your Bottom Line -- 7 Qualities of Wildly Desirable Software -- ThinkQuest Competition -- Video: How algorithms shape our world -- Video: Let's take back the Internet -- The parable of the black belt -- 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: The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis -- Book: Are You Protected? The Handbook: Cyber Crime -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz-2012-03-01 (SIX Prizes to Win - TWO Books & FOUR Prizes of Rs. 500/- each) ============================= 1. 3Rs of Green IT are: Reduce, Reuse and -------- 2. "I will trade all my technology for an afternoon with Socrates" - Who said this? 3. Who has setup the world's third largest data centre (9 lakh sq.ft, with a capacity of 12000 racks at Rs. 960 crores) recently at Bangalore?. 4. Google will have access to 17000 patents and 7500 patents awaiting approval on purchase of which company? 5. Baidu: Search = Renren : ------- Email your answers by 31st Mar 2012 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com [6] with subject "infoquiz-2012-03-01". Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. There are SIX 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. Other two 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]), and Mr. Vicky Shah (vicky(a)cybercrimes.in [9]). Answers along with the winners' info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2012-02-01 ========================== SAR, Intel, Linus Torvalds, True, Facemash Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems - Mr. Vasanth Mehta (Kanchipuram) & Ms. KR Bindu (Coimbatore) Rs. 500/= from Victory Mind Educare Services - Ms. Darshan Maiya (Bangalore) & Mr. Ashit Sarkar (New Delhi) Book from Wiley India - Ms. Archana Deoli (Dehradun) Book form Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd - Mr. Dhiraj Sarkar (Kolkata) Links: ------ [1] http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2012-03-01.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] mailto:vicky@cybercrimes.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KALA National Conference on "Libraries and Development: Present and Future" on 7, 8 & 9 June 2012
by rajendrababu.hanumanthappa＠wipro.com 12 Mar '12

12 Mar '12

Dear LIS Professionals, KALA is happy to announce The National Conference on "Libraries and Development: Present and Future" to be held on 7th, 8th & 9th June 2012 in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India. Conference Theme: "Libraries and Development: Present and Future" Sub Themes: · Privatisation of libraries (public libraries) with emphasis on public-private partnership · Financial resource mobilization including fee-base services · Karnataka Public Libraries Act (1965) · Metrics Management · Measuring Scholarly Impact Public Libraries: · Community Information centers; Information kiosks; Tele centers vis-à-vis public libraries. · Public Library situation in different states (situation reports) · Public Libraries vis-à-vis distance education · Collection development/ Evaluation · Staff position · Use/ User studies · Rural Libraries School and College Libraries · Library services in Schools and Colleges · School library management · Collection Development and Organization · New models of acquisition (e-books, e-journals) · Case Studies and Best Practices · Use/ User studies · Digital Libraries · Library Automation · Institutional Repositories (IR) · Library website · College Library consortia Special/ Industrial Libraries · Best practices · Web based information services · Innovative information services · Competencies/ Skills required Call for Papers Original contributions based on applications/ deployments/ research/ surveys/ best practices related to the theme and subthemes mentioned, are invited for conference presentations and poster presentations. Based on technical committee's recommendations, papers for the national conference shall be selected and published in the conference volume. Registration for all authors is mandatory for paper presentation. Paper Submission · The authors may submit their papers on or before 31st March 2012. · Papers should be submitted in a detailed format suggested below. · Acceptance of papers will be intimated to the authors by 30th April 2012. · In case of co-authors, correspondence will be sent to the first author only. · The deadline for registering for the National conference is 25th May 2012. · Accepted papers will be called for presentation based on editorial committee's scrutiny. . All the submitted papers for the conference would go through the Plagiarism Detection Process. If the plagiarism is >10%, the article would be referred back to the author for necessary revision. · Papers can be submitted through an email to Dr. K N Prasad:: kadaba.n.prasad at gmail.com Author Guidelines Manuscripts Requirements · Length: Not >10 pages maximum for a paper. However, authors are advised to write as much precise as possible. · Theme Font: Times New Roman · Font Size: Heading -20, Sub Heading -16, and rest of the text - 12. · Title: The title should be concise. · Paper Format: The paper should have the following details: o Sub-Theme of the paper to which the paper belongs to o Author's / Co-Author's name o Communication address o Contact details such as telephone number and email o An abstract of 100-150 words along with 8-10 key words · Headings and Sub-headings should be short and defined clearly · Footnotes may be used wherever necessary, which should be identified in the text by consecutive numbers, placed as superscript. · Case Studies proposed may preferably be supported by real life case examples from business/academic situations · Quality of Illustrations, Photos etc. must be good with original caption and in black and white · Tables and Figures, if any must have a brief caption written on the bottom of the figure and provide the due reference of the original work. · All text should be justified References must be in standard format as given below: · For Books: Author (Surname, initials), (year), title, publisher, place of publication. · For Journals: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Article title. Title of Periodical, Vol (Issue), pp-pp · For Web pages: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of the web page. Retrieved from http://... [Accessed on Date, Month & Year]. Venue: Auditorium, Library Building, Behind Bus Stand, Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka. Date: 7th, 8th & 9th June 2012. Registration Fee: Rs. 2200.00: With Tutorials for Delegates (Conference Kit, Gift, Food, Accommodation, Local Site seeing and Yoga) Rs. 2000.00: Without Tutorials for Delegates (Conference Kit, Gift, Food, Accommodation, Local Site seeing and Yoga) Rs. 1500.00: For the family members accompanying the delegates (Gift, Food, Accommodation, Local Site seeing and Yoga) Tutorials would be held on 7th June 2012 for the duration of three hours. Tutorial on "Building/ Developing a Library Website Using Drupal" by experts in the Industry. The participants shall get the tutorial material on CD, including the related software. Early bird registration option is available for the registration before 30th April 2012. A discount of Rs 200 will be extended for all the above registration options. KALA members are entitled to get a Special discount of Rs.200 for all the registrations. Payment The DD/ Cheque should be drawn in favour of "Karnataka State Library Association" payable at Bangalore, Karnataka. Please send the filled in Conference registration forms and DD / Cheque to the address as below Mr. Rajendra Babu H Organising Secretary Karnataka State Library Association C/o Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) # 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010 Contact: +91-9916457890 / +91-9880297932 Advisory Committee: · Sri Sri Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji, Shravanabelagola and Chief Patron. · Prof. V G Talawar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore · Mr. P Y Rajendra Kumar, Conference Director and President KALA, Bangalore · Mr. D Surendra Kumar, Dharmastala, Karnataka · Mr. S Jithendra Kumar, President K.J,A · Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah, Former President, Kannada Sahithya Parishat and Kannada Writer, Bangalore. · Prof. C R Karisiddappa, Former UGC Emeritus Fellow. Karnatak University, Dharwad. · Mr. N V Sathyanarayana, Chairman & Managing Director, Informatics India Ltd, Bangalore · Dr. I R N Goudar, Rtd, Head ICAST, NAL and Visiting Prof. and Lib Adviser, University of Mysore · Prof. I K Ravichandra Rao, Professor, DRTC,ISI, Bangalore. · Prof. Shalini R Urs, Executive Director, ISiM, University of Mysore, Mysore · Mr. K G Venkatesh, Director, Department of Public Libraries, Bangalore. · Mr. Ashok Kumar, Executive Officer, Sri Muth, Shravanabelagola Technical Committee: · Dr. K N Prasad, Executive Officer, SRELS, and KALA-GC member, Bangalore. · Prof. A Y Asundi, Rtd. Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore · Prof. K S Raghavan, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore · Dr. M S Sridhar, Rtd. Head, Library and Doc. Centre, ISRO, Bangalore · Dr. N S Harinarayana, Associate Professor, DLISc, University of Mysore, Mysore · Mrs. Usha Mukunda, Member, Knowledge Commission, Karnataka Organizing Committee: · Mr. V L Kalyan, Library Advisor, DRTC, ISI and KALA-GC member, Bangalore . Dr. P V Konnur, Librarian, BUB, Bangalore · Dr. M M Bachalapur, Librarian, KIT, Tiptur and KALA-GC member, Bangalore · Mrs. Gayathri Sen, Librarian, PESIT and KALA-GC member, Bangalore · Mr. Raghavendra, Library Executive, Jubilant Biosys, and VP, KALA, Bangalore · Dr. K R Mulla, Spl. officer, VTU, Balgaum and Joint Sec, KALA, Bangalore · Mr. Shreenivas H E, Asst. Libn, Alliance University, and Joint Sec, KALA, Bangalore · Dr. Nagappa B, Branch Head, TCS, Bangalore. · Mr. S K Hosamani, Chief Librarian, DPL, Bangalore Special Note: · KALA Awards: Library Professionals across India are encouraged to apply for KALA Awards. For more details please visit conference website. · Best Paper Award shall be given to the best paper submitted based on technical committee's recommendations. For the conference Brochure, Registration form and other details, please visit http://www.kalaonline.com/ Regards, Rajendra Babu H General Secretary, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA). Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. 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Invitation to participate in the One day Workshop on “E-books: Issues & Challenges” to be held on 15th March, 2012
by Kishor Satpathy 11 Mar '12

11 Mar '12

Dear All, I am happy to inform you that the Central Library, National Institute of Technology Silchar is going to organize a workshop on “E-books: Issues & Challenges” on 15th March, 2012. The main purpose of this workshop is to identify the issues and complexities involved in e-books and its future stand on academic and research in the field of engineering & technology. The objectives of this workshop are the following: · To find out the importance and advantages of e-books. · To find out the technological issues & challenges of e-books · To indentify the resources of for procurement Experts from e-book Publishing Industry & Faculty from NIT Silchar / Assam University will deliver lectures in this workshop. You are requested to participate in the workshop. For detailed information please contact: Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy Librarian National Institute of Technology (A Deemed University-Institute of National Importance under Ministry of HRD, GOI) Silchar-788010, Assam, India Telephone : +91-3842-240055 (Off) +91-9435175531 (M) E-mail : kishor_satpathy(a)yahoo.com and ksatpathy(a)gmail.com Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy -- 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 Binod Yadav 11 Mar '12

11 Mar '12

Dear colleague/Professional, Please provide the following articles. 1. Ergonomics. 1989 May;32(5):491-5. Anthropometry of Korean female industrial workers. Fernandez JE, Malzahn DE, Eyada OK, Kim CH. 2. Ergonomics. 1992 Nov;35(11):1393-8. Anthropometry of south Indian industrial workmen. Fernandez JE, Uppugonduri KG. Source Department of Industrial Engineering, Wichita State University, KS 67208. Thanking you in anticipation. -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deputy Librarian post at SNDT Mumbai
by Bhupendra Bansod 10 Mar '12

10 Mar '12

Dear all, S.N.D.T. WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, 1, Nathibai Thackersey Road, MUMBAI-400020 published ADVERTISEMENT NO. 01 OF 2012 for the following posts. 1. Deputy Librarian – (Open - 01) SNDT Women’s University Library 2. Assistant Librarian – (DT(A) – 01, Open - 01) SNDT Women’s University Library 3. Documentalist – (OBC - 01)RCWS, Juhu The candidates belonging to reserved and physically challenged category can also apply for open posts. The prescribed application form along with details regarding the Qualification, Experience, Age and Pay Scale etc. may be downloaded from the University Web Site www.sndt.ac.in The duly filled up applications should reach the Registrar before 05.00 p.m. on or before April 10, 2012. Applications received after the due date for any reason whatsoever/other than prescribed form/incomplete applications shall not be considered/accepted. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF DULY FILLED APPLICATIONS 10/04/2012 DETAILS ABOUT THE TEACHING & OTHER THAN TEACHING POSTS PUBLISHED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT NO. 01 OF 2012 (Published in Loksatta & The Indian Express) -- 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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Require Book
by prammila Jamdade 10 Mar '12

10 Mar '12

Dear Members, One of our faculty member need following book urgently. *Manual for Conners' Rating Scales By Conners C K, Publisher : Multi - Health Systems, Inc. North Tonawanda, NY. Any Latest Edition * Please send suppliers name and address Or Please kindly infom, if anyone has this book with you. http://addwarehouse.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/conners-rating-scales-revise… Or http://portal.wpspublish.com/portal/page?_pageid=53,112710&_dad=portal&_sch… Or http://psychcorp.pearsonassessments.com/HAIWEB/Cultures/en-us/Productdetail… Or http://www.pearsonpsychcorp.com.au/productdetails/97/1/44 Or https://shop.acer.edu.au/acer-shop/group/CRS3/63;jsessionid=70244BA7DE0459F… Pramila Jamdade Librarian Tehmi Grant Institute of Nursing Education Ruby Hall Clinic Pune - 1 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration closed for Seminar on "Managing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) at JNU
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 10 Mar '12

10 Mar '12

Dear Professional Colleague, Many thanks for your overwhelming response to our first announcement for the National Seminar on "Managing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) being organized at JNU in collaboration with INFLIBNET during 22-23 March 2012. The registration for participation to the above Seminar has been closed with immediate effect. We have already exceeded the desired registration limit of 250+. Only the candidates who have already registered will be considered for the participation in the Seminar. No spot registration will be entertained. The tentative programme and other details of the seminar are available at http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/Seminars.htm . With 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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Post of Librarian @ SAINIK SCHOOL, REWA (MP)
by amit uraon 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

*SAINIK SCHOOL, REWA (MP)* APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE REGULARS POST OF LIBRARIAN. *Essential Qualification :* Graduate with degree / diploma in Library Science from a recognised institution. Ability to converse fluenty in English and Minimum 02 years experience as a Librarian in a Senior Secondary English Medium School affiliated to CBSE. *Desirable Qualification :* Computer Literate, ability to operate Library Management System, Proficiency in Games, NCC, CCA, experience working in a residential School etc. will be given preference. *Pay and Benefit : *Pay Band : Rs. 930034800/, Grade Pay : Rs. 4600 *Age Limit :* Between 21 and 35 years as on 01 Mar 201 *Last Date: *17 Apr 2012. *How to Apply : *Candidates to send thier application with full Biodata on a plain paper along with one passport size colour photograph pasted on the right top corner alongwith attested photocopies in support of essential and desirable qualifications. Please provide email Id and mob No with application form for correspondence. Also enclose Demand Draft of Rs. 300/ (Nonrefundable) drawn in favour of Principal, Sainik School, Rewa (MP) payable at Punjab National Bank / State Bank of India, Rewa (MP) – 486 001. *For further detailed information* Contact :* 07662257109* on working days between 0800 – 1400 hrs. With regards: Amit Uraon LIA, National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Penguin and OverDrive: The Scuffle
by Madhurjyamoy Das 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Respected all, It is a news of concern that Penguin would no longer provide its ebooks via OverDrive (OD) that shares ebooks to lending libraries, which provide their content, of course, free of charge. OD extends its services to more than 7000 public libraries in US and approx. 950 publishers, and an access to over a hundred thousand works which OD helps libraries lending to patrons. Similar incidents happened earlier as Penguin once removed its titles from OD, but to return them again in few days without the new titles. Publishers, content providing mechanisms such as OD, and libraries all understandably have their own interests in mind, and some publishers, such as Simon & Schuster as well as Macmillan, don't lend books in this manner at all, while only Random House gives libraries full access to its entire catalog. The reason claimed in Penguin's retreat is in the process of lending books. While OD allows users to download books over the air directly to their devices, Penguin wanted the process to involve a download first to the patron's computer, then to the device, making the lending experience a bit more cumbersome. Regardless, this is likely not the last move in this discussion as publishers struggle to come to terms with the digital model. Earlier, at a meeting On February 8, American Library Association (ALA) president Molly Raphael met with executives at Random, Perseus, and Penguin and tried to resolve the issue. While nothing has been settled, it supposed to usher some optimism: there was a lot of air-clearing eliminating misconceptions while enhancing mutual appreciation, as claimed by her. But to the most of the publishers, a library is an institutional buyer especially in the print world, and not as channels for retail consumer sales to individual patron or user. Although some research clearly show that more than 19% of users who use the library weekly, not only read and borrow more books than other library users, but approx 40% of them confirm that they bought a book which was previously borrowed by them from the library; almost 70% bought a book by authors they discovered in the library. These Power Patrons are also more avid users of the library’s digital content and of social media.In fact, in contrast to what the publishers have feared for , ebook world may open up a new outlet for publisher sales, as evidenced by many libraries of late. The library website has usually a buy button on the homepage and that button enables patrons to purchase ebooks that are already checked out. In all this ferment, Random House, while reaffirming its commitment to library lending, announced that, with effect from March 1, plans to raise prices to wholesalers, who in turn set their own markups to libraries. Anyway, it indicates that the ebook ecosystem will continue to be wild and imprecise as publishers try to find the right pricing and access models for libraries and protect their businesses. Madhuryamay Das B.Tech (Univ. of Tech, WB), Masters (IIT-Kharagpur), MS-LIS (DRTC, ISI-Bangalore) (For regular blogging and most recent job-updates in LIS, please visit the blog at http://lis-digest.blogspot.in/) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy @ Arsha Vidya Mandir
by Usha Ramu 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Arsha Vidya Mandir - a CBSE School has vacancy for the post of Librarian. Qualification : MLIS Salary : Negotiable Prefereably Female Candidates. Interested may forward their CV to this address *Arsha Vidya Mandir,* 114, Velachery Road, Guindy, Chennai - 32, Ph:22301177. Contact Person Ms. Nisha. Can call over phone and fix an appointment. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mysore University OPAC on Mobile
by Ishwar Goudar 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, I am happy inform you all that our University Library Web OPAC has gone the * mobile way*. We have adopted open source library automation system KOHA for all our house keeping activities including OPAC and the same has been made available in cloud hosting environment. Anybody can access our OPAC on *Mobile* at site http://mopac.mysore-univ.org/ To see what it looks like in a mobile phone, please use following site on your desktop/laptop: http://iphonetester.com/?url=http://mopac.mysore-univ.org/ Apple claims to have sold record number of Smart-phones smashing the the record of PC sales. The same has been the fate with Laptops and notebooks. ( http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/smartphone-sales-exceed-those-of-pcs-fo… ) Internet access through Mobile has become the order of the day. This being the case, I strongly feel that all of us should go the mobile way for our OPACs. Our patrons can use their mobile for reserving, renewing the documents and all related activities. We are working towards using Mobile SMSs for overdue reminders, informing the availability of reserved documents, documents purchased against requests, broadcasting important library related messages, etc. The automation model we have adopted is *-* Centralised database, decentralised inputting/ housekeeping activities and Universal access to OPAC. Once completed the OPAC will have > 10 Lakh records of documents available in colleges, institutes, PG Centres and various departments, which are directly under the control of Mysore University. We acknowledge OSS Labs, Bangalore for having given quality, timely and cost effective service to us in this matter. Probably ours is the first university library to go mobile way for OPAC (?). Please have a look at it and give your feedback, enabling us to improve the service. Regards, Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting professor and Library Adviser University of Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Dear All, Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod, Kerala needs LibraryTrainees for its Library. Qualification required: BLISc/MLISc (preferably MLISc). Computer Knowledge is essential. The selection will be based on the interview and practical test. Stipend: Rs. 8000/- per month. Training period: One year. Those who are interested may attend the walk-in-interview and practical test with all original certificates on 14th March 2012 at 10am at the Central University Office at Nayanmarmoola, Kasaragod. Contact Phone No. 04994- 255533 -- 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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NTU Library invites you to the 33rd Annual Conference of the International Association of Scientific and Technological University Libraries: 4-7 June 2012
by Mailing List Admin 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:31:45 +0530 From: Satish Munnolli <smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in> ***Apologies for cross posting.*** Hope the following may be of your interest. Satish Munnolli ACTREC, Navi Mumbai _____ From: Tan Leng Yan Catherine [mailto:CatherineTan@ntu.edu.sg] Sent: Thursday, 08 March, 2012 8:29 AM To: smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in Dear Satish NTU Library is hosting the IATUL conference in June this year. Thought you and your colleagues might be interested in this conference. Please feel free to disseminate the emailer below to your friends and colleagues. Thanks ! Catherine NTU Library Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is delighted to host the 2012 IATUL Conference in Singapore. 33rd Annual Conference of the International Association of Scientific and Technological University Libraries Theme: Library strategies for new generation users Date : 4-7 June 2012 Venue : Nanyang Executive Centre, Nanyang Technological University For more information, please visit: http://conference.ntu.edu.sg/iatul2012

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Reg; Article
by ksgimahesh 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Dear Professionals. One of my faculty memebrs want this article for his research work, if you have this one send it to me.. ** ** 1. A Novel Method of Mobile Robot Path Planning Based on Quantum Genetic Algorithm * Issue Date:* Sept. 2010 * Volume:* 17 Issue: 3<http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/tocresult.jsp?isnumber=5569005> * On page(s): *38 - 55 * Digital Object Identifier:* 10.1109/CCPR.2010.5659141 http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.iee… 2. A Heuristic Algorithm and a System for Vehicle Routing with Multiple Destinations in Embedded Equipment * Issue Date:* 7-8 July 2008 * On page(s): *1 - 8 http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/defdeny.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.i… 3D4570158&denyReason=-133&arnumber=4570158&productsMatched=null&userType=inst 3. Genetic algorithms: concepts and applications [in engineering design] *Issue Date:* Oct 1996 * Volume:* 43 Issue: 5<http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/tocresult.jsp?isnumber=11565> * On page(s): *519 - 534 * Digital Object Identifier:* 10.1109/41.538609 http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/defdeny.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.i… 4. Modular Robot Systems *Issue Date:* Sept. 2010 * Volume:* 17 Issue: 3<http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/tocresult.jsp?isnumber=5569005> * On page(s): *38 - 55 *Digital Object Identifier:* 10.1109/MRA.2010.937859 http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.iee… *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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Recovery of Gmail messages
by Ajay Kaundal 07 Mar '12

07 Mar '12

Dear colleagues I have deleted all my messages from the Sent Folder and from the Bin as well permanently by mistake from my Gmail account. Is there any way out? I need the recovery of the messages very urgently. Can I set the Message settings to a previous date or is there any restore type of option in Gmail? I have also written to Gmail team for the same but as of now no success. Awaiting a prompt reply, please. thanks and regards, -- Ajay -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Live DVD now available for download
by Vimal Kumar 07 Mar '12

07 Mar '12

Dear Friends, I just uploaded Koha Live DVD in Sourceforge.net for more access from various parts of the world. You can download the ISO file from following location. ... https://sourceforge.net/projects/kohalivedvd/ You can also download detailed installation manual and Read me file. Koha version is 3.6.4 Operating System: Ubuntu 10.04.03Regards, -- 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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Digitization: Equipments - Accessories - Softwares - details requested
by Alaguppillai Thirunavukkarasu 07 Mar '12

07 Mar '12

Dear LIS-FORUM members, We are planning to digitize our theses. In this connection I wish to know the list equipments / accessories / softwares needed for digitization project. I solicite information of the supplier/s name and address for the items mentioned above. I will be thankful if any one could provide the details for digitization. with sincere regards, Dr.A.Thirunavukkarasu Librarian Alagappa University, Karaikudi-630 003 Mob: +91 94436-65367 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Special Lecture(20) - Documents and OCR Technologies
by Mailing List Admin 07 Mar '12

07 Mar '12

Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:58:34 +0530 From: Athif Mohammed <athif(a)isim.ac.in> Description: Description: isim_NEW_logo Special Lecture (20) �Documents & OCR technologies� By Dr. Arved Carl H�bler, Chair of the professorship Institute for Print and Media technology, Chemnitz University of Technology for German Government agency DFG. Date and Time: March 8, 2012 : 10:00 AM You are cordially invited Dr.Shalini R Urs Executive Director and Professor Talk Abstract: Dr. Arved H�bler has written and published a lot about printing of electronic circuits, paper, scanning, and optical scanning. Some of the topics that will be covered will be image capturing systems, devices for automated scanning of books. The focus is on a device that was developed, that can turn the sides of a bounded book automatically, while the book is scanned and the operator is free for other tasks. A New Concept for Spectral Image Capturing, future prospects of Print-on-Demand (PoD) technology, conditions of light radiation in screened prints are other areas that will be covered. Speaker Bio: Description: Description: G:\desktop\Dr. Arved Carl Hubler.jpg Arved H�bler, born in 1960 in Bonn, studied Physics in Heidelberg and Berlin. His Ph.D. thesis dealt with the Yule-Nielsen effect, a color shift in screened printed images. With his academic degree H�bler joined the Bertelsmann Group, a leading media house. After different positions, he was technical director at Mohndruck in G�tersloh, the largest printing plant in Europe for nearly three years. 1997 he assumed the chair of the professorship Print and Media Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology. For further details visit <http://www.isim.ac.in> www.isim.ac.in INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore -570006 Ph: +91-821-2514699 | Fax: +91-821-2519209 | <mailto:office@isim.ac.in> office(a)isim.ac.in Athif Mohammed Assistant Manager International School of Information Management (ISiM) University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570006. Email- athif(a)isim.ac.in Website: www.isim.ac.in

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DELNET Annual Lecture by Mr Brent Mai, President SLA on March 19, 2012 at IIC, New Delhi
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

Dear Professionals A line in confirmation about your participation will be much appreciated. ================================================================================ DELNET-Developing Library Network cordially invites you to the DELNET Annual Lecture on The Library in the Cloud by Brent Mai President Special Libraries Association, U.S.A. on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at India International Centre (Conference Room I) 40 Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003 Dr H K Kaul, Director, DELNET will preside Tea: 6:00 p.m. RSVP : 26742222 _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Modern Day Technologies in Academic Libraries
by Madhurjyamoy Das 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

Respected all, The Library in University of Delaware plans to adopt OCLC WorldShare Management Services. Some 33 libraries have already started using the service since its launch in July 2011. Another 120 libraries have consented to use the service and the list is getting bigger every day. The first academic research library in the list is certainly the University of Delaware Lib which is also the first member of the 126-library Association of Research Libraries (ARL) to implement WorldShare. The current system delivers and promises to handle metadata management, acquisitions, circulation, discovery, license management and workflow improvements by 2013. According to Gregg A. Silvis, assistant director for Library Computing Systems at UD, the new system potentially reduces the unnecessary efforts by the current infrastructure of huge duplications. With WMS, effective centralization of works would be possible and the library staff can be freed up for other more pressing priorities. The said service could be proved to be of much use as Research libraries usually have more complex collections and it is necessary to deal these complexities with precision. Madhuryamay Das B.Tech (Univ. of Tech, WB), Masters (IIT-Kharagpur), MS-LIS (DRTC, ISI-Bangalore) (For regular blogging and most recent updates in LIS, please visit my blog at http://lis-digest.blogspot.in/) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement : Seminar-cum-Workshop at ISI Library, Kolkata
by jiban＠isical.ac.in 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

** Seminar-cum-Workshop on ISO Accreditation ** Dear Colleagues, The Library, Documentation and Information Science Division of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata is organizing a two-day Seminar-cum-Workshop on "How to Prepare a Library for ISO Accreditation" (HPLIA) at the Institute premises (Kolkata) during 29-30 March 2012. The event will be a mix of lectures, domonstrations and hands-on sessions. Thus interactive sessions with eminent experts will be a perfect blend of practical learning. Interested individuals may contact Mrs. Bhomra Chatterji (Convener, HPLIA) at ISI Library, Kolkata, e-mail: bhomrac(a)gmail.com Best regards, Jiban K. Pal ISI Library, Kolkata www.isical.ac.in/~jiban ----------------------- 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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Open Source Software Survey for LIS Community
by Vimal Kumar 05 Mar '12

05 Mar '12

Dear Friends, Open Source softwares are becoming popular among LIS community. Its a good idea to know about the popularity and usage of OSS among LIS community. The result of the survey can help us to framework new strategies to familiarize innovative OSS solutions. I prepared a questionnaire to know the usage of Open Source software among LIS Community. Working professionals, Research Scholars and Students can participate in this survey. If you are using Open Source Software, please visit the following link and participate in the survey, http://kwiksurveys.com?s=LONKIO_d327414e -- 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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Library Blog
by Hydar Ali 05 Mar '12

05 Mar '12

Dear All, I have created Library Blog. This Blog having Open access Journal, Free ebook and Top B-School Digital Library Links. Its Use full for Management Students, Ones u visit Library Blog : www.aimslibrary.blogspot.com -- HYDAR ALI Librarian Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies Near Lalbagh Main Gate, Hosur Road, BANGALORE - 560 027. Mobile:+91-9141372518 Office : 080-22114492 Extn:505 Blog: www.hydarali.blogspot.com Website: http://www.wix.com/hydaralimlisc/hydarali Library Blog : www.aimslibrary.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for NCSI-Net lecture – 10th Mar 2012
by shivaram gowda 05 Mar '12

05 Mar '12

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net monthly lecture scheduled on 10th of March 2012 (Second Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the Talk: Topic: School library- a live workshop Speaker: Mrs. Vanishree MS, Librarian, Pramati Hillview Acadamy, Mysore Date & Time: 10/03/2012 at 11.00 AM Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore About the talk: The user is not broken. Your system is broken until proven otherwise... The most significant help you can provide your users is to add value and meaning to the information experience, wherever it happens; uphold their right to read; and then get out of the way... Information flows down the path of least resistance. If you block a tool the users want, users will go elsewhere to find it. You cannot change the user, but you can transform the user experience to meet the user. Meet people where they are--not where you want them to be. A competent, effective librarian is the key to good library services. They must understand children and have the ability to manage and direct them; they must have a wide variety of interests, vitality, tact, enthusiasm, energy, and ability to work with adults as they do with children. They must be familiar with children’s literature and be capable of carrying out the technical organization of the library. School library- a live workshop, which includes the topics like the services and collection management, a classroom library which supports the main library and importance of having classroom libraries in school, activity based library hour, role of a librarian and a library in schools. The speaker would be highlighting the specific library services provided to Students, staff and management as well. About the speaker: Vanishree has done her Diploma in Library Science, From PU College, Mysore, B.A., From University of Mysore, BLISc from KSOU, Mysore and MLISc from IGNOU. During her 20 years of service in many libraries, Vanishree has initiated and demonstrated the success of an Open Access Library in all the institutions she has worked. At present working at Pramati Hillview Academy, Mysore since 7years. It's a fully computerized library and used by maximum number of students. The library is used by children from age 3+ to 16, as well as teachers. Recently, at the invitation of NCERT, she was involved in writing a manual along with a few other professionals, for school librarians in the southern region of India. Her contribution to this manual was on planning and organization of library. She conducts many activities in the Library hour for students to enhance reading habit and effective utilization of available resources in the library. She also has a credit of successful celebration of National Library Week every year by inviting active personalities in the field. She has been recognized and invited by many schools in Mysore for planning and organizing the library. She has written few articles about Celebration of National Library week, Activity based library periods in schools, classroom libraries in school etc., school magazine and shikshana varte. She also has delivered many talk and also a monthly talk in Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) on a teacher librarian concept in the School Libraries Kindly confirm your participation to NCSI-Net coordinators With Warm Regards NCSI 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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Vacancy @ Agricultural University (CCS HAU) Hisar
by Veeru 05 Mar '12

05 Mar '12

Dear all, * Agricultural University (CCS HAU)* Hisar - 125004, Haryana, India 1. Librarian (1 post) i) Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent and consistently good academic record. ii) Fifteen years’ experience in University Library or National Research Institute out of which, atleast five years should as Deputy Librarian. iii) Evidence of innovative library services and organization of published work. iv) Knowledge of Hindi/Sanskrit upto Matric level. 2. Assistant Librarian ( 3 post) *Qualification -* Master’s degree in Library and Information Science/ Documentation. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications,,candidates should have cleared the eligibility test(NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR, ASRB or similar test accredited by the UGC. *For more details visit website:* *http://www.hau.ernet.in/advt12012.pdf* * : http://hau.ernet.in/advt.htm * -- 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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An Internationally Respected Internship in Information Science: A tremendous opportunity for those embarking on their careers
by Academic Librarians' Association India 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

*Jain Irrigation Systems (JISL) offers its first Internship Programme in Information Science during July 2012 to December 2012. * Founded by Padma Shri Dr. Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain alias Bhau, JISL is a diversified entity with turnover in excess of INR 4400 crores. JISL has an international presence with manufacturing bases spread over 5 continents. JISL products are supplied to 110 countries. JISL is the second largest Micro-Irrigation Company in the world. It nurtures Hi-Tech Agri Institutes, Farm Resource R&D Centres, Demo, Training & Extension Centres and undertake projects for agricultural and irrigation development in totality. JISL also have under it unique institutions specializing in social science and humanities like Anubhuti School, Gandhi Research Foundation, Research centres on Jainisim, Gandhi etc. Over 1000 agri and irrigation scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, teachers, researchers, and professors in social sciences and humanities are working in areas like watershed development through wasteland transformation, crop selection and rotation, education, Gandhian studies etc. JISL offers an internship programme programme in Information Science, which will provide opportunity to selected students with PG in areas related to Information management. The programme will cover traditional subject areas like classification, cataloguing, library house keeping operations, library administration and management, as well as IT application in library and information management including digital libraries, digital archives, library automation, networking, web based services, etc. It would be a tremendous opportunity for young library/information professionals embarking on their careers to get trained in providing information support for diverse areas mandatory to JISL. Last Date for applying to first batch: 15 March 2012 Detailed Brochure can be downloaded from www.jains.com or from CAGI site www.cird.org.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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March issue of J-Gate Newsletter
by Ratnakar Aspari 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

Dear Professionals: The March issue of J-Gate Newsletter is released. It carries an overview of Federated Search Engines, Online Quiz with attractive gift for winners, editorial on social networks and the Rule of 150, snippets on Recording Industry's allegation on Google and Wiki, boycott of Elsevier, Li-Fi for data exchange, stringent Privacy Laws and Facebook crossing $100 b mark; animated search tips for finding journal and browsing TOC, guide to prepare tabular presentation of data in Researcher's Corner, changes in e-journals, forthcoming events/conferences and latest news on developments in the areas of journals, technology etc. Please click the following link to have free access to all these. http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp A. RatnakarNew Delhi09891390300 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 09891390300 end_of_the_skype_highlighting -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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i want this article pleas send me
by GANESHA SK 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

Focused application of ultrasound in critical care medicine. Crit Care Med. 2008 Feb ;36(2):653-4; author reply 654-5. -- *GANESHA.S.K SENIOR LIBRARIAN* *NARAYANA HRUDAYALAYA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES * *HEALTH CITY BANGALORE - 99* *ganeshnhl(a)gmail.com* <ganeshnhl(a)gmail.com> *MOBIL NO 0919449352489* *OFFICE NO 0919538895313 Ext-1694 * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Oppose the Research Works Act
by Subbiah Arunachalam 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

friends: Please visit <https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr3699/report#nation> and add your signature to oppose H.R. 3699 ("To ensure the continued publication and integrity of peer-reviewed research works by the private sector."). The Research Works Act, if passed, will be a great setback for research all over the world and researchers around the world will lose whatever they have gained by what is now available in the open domain (such as the tens of thousands of papers in the PubMed Central collection). The Act will only help commercial publishers make more profits at the cost of researchers and libraries. Arun -- 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 Seminar on Moulana Abul Kalam Azad: A Scholar and National Leader
by Gatikrishna Batabyal 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Narajole Raj College Library in collaboration with Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya, Paschim Medinipur is going to organize a two day UGC sponsored National Seminar on Moulana Abul Kalam Azad: A Scholar and National Leader , during March 20-21, 2012 as its library extension and publicity programme. Papers are invited on the following sub-themes: 1. Role of Moulana Azad in the educational planning in India 2. Moulana Azad as a scholar 3. Moulana Azad as a national leader 4. Role of Azad to build the secular state like India 5. Importance of library extension and publicity programme in the college library 6. Problems and prospects of collection of indigenous documents in the college library For details, contact: Dr Lakshmikanta Jana Librarian & Organising Secretary of the Seminar Narajole Raj College Paschim Medinipur- 721211 West Bengal E-mail:lakshmikantajana@gmail.com Mobile:+919832168020 -- Mr. Gatikrishna Batabyal College Librarian Sevayatan Sikshan Mahavidyalaya PO- Sevayatan Via- Jhargram Paschim Medinipur- 721514 West Bengal INDIA Cell: 09474447366 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information Needed
by Gautam Bharti 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Respected Professionals, Can you please suggest name of barcode software freely available for download (with 2 barcode options). -- Goutam Kumar Bharti Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu 08148369756, 09597387446 gautamkbharti(a)gmail.com gkbharti2003(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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Vecancy @ National Law University, Orrisa
by Veeru 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

Dear Professionals, * National Law University, Orrisa* *Librarian:* EQ: i. Master’s degree in Library Science /Information Science with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade for 55% where grading system is practiced. ii. A Ph.D. degree in the above discipline and / or allied discipline with a consistently good academic record. iii. A minimum of 13 years of teaching/librarian experience of which at least 5 years experience as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or 10 years’ experience as Assistant Librarian in the University or as College Librarian. iv. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and ICT modernization of library. v. Evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 articles and / or publications in indexed/ISBN/ISSN numbered journals and / or ISBN /ISSN numbered books. *Assistant Librarian* - 15600 - 39100 GP : 6000 Qualification : 1. Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks OR its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record, computerization of library with five years experience. 2. Qualifying in the National Level Test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. For More Informnation more: *http://www.nluo.ac.in/nluo/careers/* Application form: * http://www.nluo.ac.in/nluo/files/Application_Form_Non-Teaching_Positions.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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Application for the post of Scientist ( Library and Information Science) in NISCAIR (CSIR)
by Subhodip Bid 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

*Dear Professional * * * *Application for the post of Scientist ( Library and Information Science) in NISCAIR (CSIR) * *Library & Information Sciences ( OBC-1)* * * *Essential*: Ph.D. (Submitted) in Library & Information Science *Desirable* : Working knowledge in (i) Computer Applications; (ii) Acquisition of e-resources, Agreement & licensing with publishers/vendors of information resources; (iii) Accessing international databases (iv) Library automation and digitization *Job Requirement:* * * Library & Information Research and Management; Management of e-resources; Literature search including patents; Information delivery; Information analysis and generation of reports; Acquisition and management of scientific literature and services; Management of library operations For more details http://www.niscair.res.in/Downloadables/advertisement-scientist-27Feb12.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Information Professional National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal articles_reg
by sankar kumar 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

Dear all, One of our faculty members needs the full text of the following articles on Organizational behavior and Psychology for the pupose of his research work. It would be more helpful, if anyone can send the soft copy for the same. 1. Title: ''Development and validation of work family conflict and family work conflict scales" Journal of Applied Psychology, 1996, 81(4), 400-410 2. Title: ''Women's involvement in multiple roles and psychological distress" Journal of personality and social psychology, 1985, 49: 135-145 3. Title: Work values and job rewards: a theory of job satisfaction" American sociological review, 42: 124-143 4. Title: A model of work, family and interrole conflict: a construct validation study" Organizational behavior and human performance, 1983, 32: 198-125 5. Title: Employed parents: role strain, work time, and preferences for working less Journal of marriage and the family1987, 49: 579-590 6. Title: Conflicts between work and family life'' Monthly labor review, 1980, 103: 29-32 Thanking you, P.S. Kumar Librarian ICFAI Foundation of Higher Education Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CfP: Conference on Mobile Web Initiative in India; 15th March 2012, New Delhi
by Puna Das 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

Conference on Mobile Web Initiative in India 15th March 2012 India Habitat Center, New Delhi Organized by W3C India and IAMAI India continues to be one of the world’s fastest-growing telecommunications market due to a progressive regulatory regime, huge capital outlays for network expansion by operators, reductions in tariffs and cost of handsets. Accessing internet through mobile is seen as the future, hence enabling Indian languages on the mobile with parallel efforts enhancing the languages content on the web coupled by the development of various standards supporting these initiatives and our participation in such a global platforms is the ultimate long term goal. Interoperability is the key issue so that the dissemination of multilingual news and information can be handled seamlessly across service providers and variety of mobile available in the market. Creating Web content that works well on mobile devices is challenging for the majority of today’s Web content creators, since most of them are more accustomed to creating content for desktop devices. This conference will cover various issues and challenges like presentation issues, mobile keypads, text transmission etc in mobile web in Indian languages. The Conference seeks to inform practitioners about the potential challenges which can be encountered during the implementation of mobile applications in Indian languages. This conference also covers the future actions that could accelerate the adoption and impact of W3C standards in the development of mobile applications in Indian languages. Objectives of the Conference : 1. The Conference seeks to inform Technology developer/Service providers about the potential challenges which can be encountered during the implementation of mobile applications in Indian languages. 2. The current challenges and barriers that limit the potential impact of mobile technology in development. 3. Development of M-Governance in India and its approaches to mainstreaming mobile delivery of services. 4. The future actions that could accelerate the adoption and impact of the mobile platform for development Programme Sessions Inaugural Session: * Importance of local language in internet and mobile adoption. * Moving away from exclusive to inclusive web with Indic; * Opportunities in Local languages Session 1 : "Challenges of Indic Adoption on Mobile Web * Technology for enabling Indian Languages on Mobile Platform * Lack of multi standard interoperability Session 2:"Best Practices for building Indic Web content for Mobile Web" * Lack of Local Language support on commonly visited websites * Lack of Discoverability of existing websites Session 3 :"Enabling mobile & wireless handheld devices in Indian Languages" * Indic as key to handset adoption * Standardization in Text transmission in Indian Language * Current barriers, challenges and limitations for rendering vernacular content * Best practices of delivery in Mobile device in Indian languages Session 4 :"Technology Demo for Deployment of Mobile Based Services" Call for Speakers To submit your request to be a speaker please send an email to w3cindiaoffice-dit(a)nic.in with the Subject Line:" Mobile Web Initiative in India" conference speaker submission. In the email be sure to include your contact information as well as the topic and abstract you are interested in speaking on. We are looking for presentations that address the following topics : 1. Standardization of mobile keypads 2. Standardization in text transmission(SMS,MMS,IM) in Indian languages 3. Fonts and rendering issues in Indian languages 4. Current barriers and challenges in mobile web for Indian languages 5. Limitation of mobile devices while deploying mobile applications in Indian languages 6. Accessibility of mobile devices, services and content for people with disabilities 7. Best practices for delivery web contents in mobile devices in Indian languages 8. M-Governance in India 9. Mobile-OK Certification/Checker for Indian languages. Free Online Registration Further Details -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Extended Date:Call for Papers- ICTK2012, 10 - 13 July 2012, Bangalore, India
by ictk drtc 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

Due to request from authors we are extending the date for submission of extended abstracts up to *31**st** March 2012* *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)* *Bangalore, India* *http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk* <http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk> Email: ictk2012(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) was founded by late Prof. S.R. Ranganathan in 1962. We are happy to announce ICTK-2012 as part of DRTC Golden Jubilee celebrations. *CALL FOR PAPERS* We invite extended abstracts in English on a wide range of *themes and sub themes.* <http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk/subthemes> Broadly the themes of the conference are divided into main streams. However, authors are encouraged to submit papers on narrower and related areas, as the following are only broader guiding themes. Stream 1: Trends in Library Education and Research Stream 2: Trends in Public Library Services Stream 3: Trends in Domain Specific Information Systems and Service Stream 4: Trends in Open Access to Information and Data Stream 5: Trends in ICT applications to Library and Information Science For complete list of topics please visit * http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk/subthemes*<http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk/themes> Extended abstract in specified template<http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ictk/guidelines>may be sent to: ictk2012 at drtc dot isibang dot ac dot in LAST DATE FOR ... - Submission of Extended Abstract: *31**st** March** , 2012* - Acceptance of Extended Abstract: *15**th** **April**, 2012* - Submission of Full Paper:*15**th** **May**, 2012* - Camera Ready Copy (after suggestions from reviewers): *1**5**th** **June, 2012* - Registration: Opens from *15**th **December,2011 *onwards *CONTACT AND ENQUIRY* 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 - 560059, Karnataka INDIA Phone: +91-80-28482711 Fax : 91-80-28484265 Email: ictk2012 at drtc dot isibang dot ac dot in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey on the Continuing Education needs of Librarians - Reminder
by Perin Marolia 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

Dear Friends: I am conducting a survey on the Continuing Education needs of Librarians. *I am focusing at present on all librarians in Maharashtra only.* I thank all those of you who have already responded, but I request more librarians from Maharashtra to respond. Pl click on the following link and fill out the questionnaire. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T7JZFMF Needless to say, all information provided by you will remain confidential. I have sent out the questionnaire link through some e-groups, etc. So, if you have already answered the questionnnaire, please ignore this message. Looking forward to a good response, Thanks and regards, Dr. (Mrs) Perin Marolia -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Electronic Resource Guide
by sandeep bhavsar 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

Respected All The Acquisition & Collection Development Section is proud to announce the publication of the IFLA Electronic Resource Guide. The purpose of this Guide is to develop an awareness of the key issues that every library will need to consider and address in developing an e-portfolio. You'll be able to read this document at the following address: http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/ifla-electronic-resource-guide Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr. V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane (W) 400601 INDIA Mob : 9987049099 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar:Electronic Resources in Academic and Research Libraries
by Mallikarjuna C 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

Dear Professionals, The University Library of Sri Venkateswara University is going to organise a Two Day "National Seminar on Electronic Resources in Academic and Research Libraries" on 26th-27th March, 2012. The seminar will cover all areas dealing with different types of Electronic Resources. Some suggestive themes of the seminar are: · Electronic Resources · Technological issues in E-Publishing · Standards for Electronic Resources and Interoperability · E-Resources Managing Systems (ERMS) · Electronic Resources for Education · Users and usage of Electronic Resources · Electronic Resources in Libraries · Digital Rights Management · Economics of Electronic Resources For more details: http://nserarl.blogspot.in/ For online registration click here Organising Secretary Dr.K.Surendra Babu Assistant Professor, S.V.University Library, Tirupati-517502 Cell : 9572246734 Email : surendrasvul[at]gmail.com<http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/libtech/post?postID=sGIhJBWPcvchf7dPwQZY…> -- Best Regards, C.Mallikarjuna ******************************************** Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad http://library.iith.ac.in ******************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal Publishers Take Fight Against Open-Access Policies to US Congress
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 28 Feb '12

28 Feb '12

Link: http://blog.libraryjournal.com/annoyedlibrarian/2012/01/09/publishers-again… Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy Announcement for Temporary Post
by kesang 28 Feb '12

28 Feb '12

Dear Members, SAARC Documentation Centre, New Delhi is looking for two Project Assistants (LIS) and one Project Assistant (IT) on temporary basis for a period of six months which may be extended based on the performance). For two Project Assistant (LIS), Educational/Professional Qualifications Requirement: Master Degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent AIS/DRTC trainees with First Division (Minimum 60% marks) from a recognized university Experience: One year experience in the field of digital library/ database management Remuneration: INR 15000/- per month For one Project Assistant (IT), Education /Professional Qualification Requirement: B. Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering /Master Degree in Computer Science / MCA or equivalent with First Division (Minimum 60% marks) from a recognized university Experience: One year experience in the field of Database Development & Management and Website management Remuneration: INR 15000/- per month The walk in interview is scheduled for 26th March 2011 at SAARC Documentation Center, NISCAIR Building, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110067. For more information please log on to www.sdc.gov.in. Regards, Kesang Dechen Dy. Director SAARC Documentation Centre NISCAIR Building 14, Satsang Vihar Marg New Delhi – 110067 TelFax: 0091 -11- 2686 3609 www.sdc.gov.bt -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [GOAL] {Disarmed} Sustainable Practices for Populating Open Access Repositories
by Subbiah Arunachalam 28 Feb '12

28 Feb '12

[Forwarded message from Kathleen Shearer] Hi there, The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR)is kicking off a new project to collect and disseminate sustainable, replicable best practices related to populating repositories. The project will result in two outputs: (1) A public report highlighting best practices and including selected case studies. (2) A new section of the COAR website to include links to related resources such as documents, handouts, presentations, and posters. We are particularly interested in collecting advice and experience of institutions in areas such as: · Lessons learned: what’s worked and what hasn't? · Workflows or strategies to gather content and populate repositories over time. · Long-term staffing, operational plans, or campus partnerships that have lead to consistently higher rates of deposit. · Automated processes to gather content and populate repositories. · Any other long-term activities or operations that resulted in higher levels of article deposit. The focus of this project is on long-term, sustainable activities, strategies, and operations – i.e. ways in which organizations can improve deposit rates or increase the content in their repositories on a permanent basis. How to Contribute: Please identify any: · Resources or practices at your institution that you consider to be relevant. · Individuals and/or institutions from your region or country that we should contact. · References to other activities that you are aware of being implemented elsewhere. Email [mkshearer(a)videotron.ca] any documents that you think might be relevant including handouts, brochures, articles, websites, or your own description of an initiative. We will be collecting and reviewing information in March and April and will be producing a report that will be made freely available on the COAR website in the spring 2012. Further details are available on the project’s page on the COAR website: http://bit.ly/coar-sbpfpr. Thanks in advance for your input. M. Kathleen Shearer Research Associate Canadian Association of Research Libraries mkshearer(a)videotron.ca (514) 847-9068 skype: kathleen.shearer2 _______________________________________________ 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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Post of Junior Technician (Library)
by amit uraon 27 Feb '12

27 Feb '12

dear sir/mam, please publish this advertisement in the Forum.. With Regards, *Amit Uraon* LIA, National Library, Govt of India Job at *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN AND* *MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM.* 1. Name of the post: Junior Technician (Library) ‐ 1 Post (UR) 2. Pay Band (PB‐1): Rs. 5200‐20200 with GP: Rs.2000/‐ 3. Educational qualifications: (i) Degree from a recognized University and (ii) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science of a recognized University / Institute. (iii) One year apprenticeship in any Library Last date for submitting the application is 30 days from the date of advertisement in the employment news dated: *25.02.2012 to 02.03.2012* * * for more detail see the web.: <http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/files/R_1_2012_Instructions_NonTeaching.pdf> http://www.iiitdm.ac.in or, click the link: http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/files/R_1_2012_Instructions_NonTeaching.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World's first and only scientific video journal at the World Book Fair Delhi
by Pavan Bellamkonda 26 Feb '12

26 Feb '12

Dear Librarians, We at the Journal of Visualized Experiments would like to invite you to the visit our stall at the World Book Fair being organized at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Director of Library Relations Mr. Ward Parry from Boston, US would be especially pleased to meet with you. We have already had some Librarians visiting from North India and requesting free trials of JoVE. We believe JoVE has the potential to change the face of scientific research in India. We are in Hall 12A, our stall number is 9. Timings: 11:00Am- 8:00PM Open everyday until March 4th, 2012 We look forward to meeting you there. With best regards, -- *Pavan Bellamkonda* Account Manager (India) Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) <http://www.jove.com/> 17 Sellers St., Cambridge, MA 02139 tel (India). +91-9296453743 (mobile) | pavan.b(a)jove.com <http://www.jove.com/> What is JoVE? <http://www.jove.com/about> | This Month in JoVE <http://www.jove.com/thismonth> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture and JNU Library and JNU Stall at World Book Fair Hall No. 14 Stall No. 45 & 46
by R C Gaur 26 Feb '12

26 Feb '12

Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) cordiallyinvites you to the 3rd LibraryLecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic E-books: Choices andChallenges Speaker Ms. Linda K Parker Information Resource Officer American Centers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldivesand Sri Lanka U.S. Department of State Date Tuesday, 20th March 2012 at3:00 pm Venue Committee Room, CentralLibrary, JNU, New Delhi About the Speaker Ms. LindaParker began a lifelong love of books as a child in Japan, where her father wasserving in the Air Force. She read every book in the public library there anddecided that there could be no greater joy than to help others discover thewonder found in books. She attended the University of Texas, first majoring inEnglish Literature and also gained a Master's Degree in Information Sciencewith further specialization in Digital Resources. She has worked as a PublicLibrarian, Library Director for the U.S. Department of Labor, Mining, Generaland Law Libraries. She is currently an Information Resource Officer with theU.S. Department of State. She is posted in New Delhi, with regionalresponsibility for the American Centers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldivesand Sri Lanka. She has previously served in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Germanyand Africa. Please make it convenient to attend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) cordiallyinvites you to the display of JNU Faculty and otherUniversity Publications during the 20th New Delhi WorldBook Fair Feb.25th, 2012 to March 4th 2012, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi atHall nNo.. 14 Stall No. 45 & 46 About 200+ recent publications of the JNU Facultywho are currently on roll have been displayed in the fair. We have alsoincluded latest JNU Annual Report, and Journals published by various schools /centres in the display. A copy of the current Admission Brochure of JNU hasalso been kept on Display. 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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CALL FOR PAPERS
by M. Ram 25 Feb '12

25 Feb '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 For other details please see APA style -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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accessioning of manuals
by rucha kamat 25 Feb '12

25 Feb '12

Dear members, where the manuals related to subject has to be accessioned? is it possible to accession it in regular books' register or separate accessioning is required?please guide. Mrs.R.R.Kamat -- 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 jasim s 25 Feb '12

25 Feb '12

Dear colleagues I would like to get the following article.Kindly help. Title- Doppler Ultrasound surface monitoring of both arterial and venous flow in clinical free tissue transfers Authors- Soloman GA et al Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery (1986) Volume: 3, Issue: 1, Pages: 39-41 Jasimudeen.s Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* * * *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- 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 Manjunath Ealiger 24 Feb '12

24 Feb '12

Dear Library Professional, One of our Faculty member has urgently required the below mentioned article for his research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if anyone can send this article to us. *1) Article : The attitudes of medical students to the objective structured practical examination.* * **Author : Malik SL, Manchanda SK, Deepak KK, Sunderam KR.R.* * **Source : Medical Education * ** * Volume : 22, Issue No : 01 (January 1988)* * **Pages : 40 **to 46* ** *2) Article : Objective structured practical examination: A New Concept in Assessment * * of laboratory exercise in preclinical sciences. Author : Nayar U, Malik SL, Bijlani RL Source : Medical Education Volume : 20, Issue No : 03 (May 1986) Pages : 204 to 209 * Thanks and regards. Manjunath Ealiger Librarian ESIC - Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore - 560010 -- With Regards, Manjunath Ealiger GENOHELIX Librarian Bangalore -- Thanks and regards. Manjunath Ealiger Librarian ESI- Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore - 560010 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of JUNIOR LIBRARIAN at Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
by amit uraon 24 Feb '12

24 Feb '12

Dear Sir/Mam, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection *(IBPS)* invites application for the post *Position : JUNIOR LIBRARIAN* pay scale: Rs.9300-34800 Age : 21-30 years * * *Desired profile of the candidate: * A Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computer and library softwares. * * *Online Application date:* - * * Commencement : 23.02.2012 - Last date of submission : 05.03.2012 For more detail please visit the website: http://www.ibps.in or, http://www.ibps.in/career_pdf/Careers_in_IBPS.pdf With Regards, *Amit Uraon* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Questionnaire
by Mailing List Admin 24 Feb '12

24 Feb '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:32:22 -0800 From: parul mohan <parulm.parul3(a)gmail.com> I am Parul Mohan, doing my MLIS from IGNOU. As a part of my Project work i am conducting a small survey on "USE AND APPLICATION OF SOCIAL NETWORK IN LIBRARIES: A STUDY " Survey consists of two sections A and B, where Section A comprises of general information and Section B comprises of survey related questions. You are requested to spare few minutes of your valuable time to complete this survey. This will help me to complete my MLIS Project of IGNOU. The responses will be solemnly used for research purpose only. Please follow the following Link to access the survey Or Copy and Paste the following link in your browser to launch the survey http://kwiksurveys.com?s=LJLMMG_dff43731 (You can also suggest some important question related to this survey in order to improve the quality of it, further if you feel any correction in the question, the suggestions are welcome) Thanking You. Parul Mohan Student MLIS, IGNOU Enrollment No: 093737128

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Invitation to 20th New Delhi World Book Fair
by Beenu Bhalla 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

Dear Maderator, Kindly post this message to entire community of LIS-FORUM as day by day interest in books in weaning but they are the foundation stone of knowledge and the email contains information about the book fair and presence of Jones and Bartlett and other publishers in it. Thanking you, With best regards, Beenu Bhalla Dear LIS Community Members, Greetings!! This is to inform and update all of you that 20th New Delhi World Book Fair is begining from 25th February to 4th March 2012 at Pragati Maidaan Delhi. Jones and Bartlett Learning www.jblearning too would be like last year displaying our entire range of products there at Hall Number 12A, Stall Number 68-71. The idea is to encourage maximum number of people to this fair and following is the link to World Book Fair page of National Book Trust which gives you complete information about other participants as well. http://www.nbtindia.org.in/innerPage.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/20WBF2012.aspx Thanking you and looking foward to seeing you in the Fair. With best regards, Beenu Bhalla General Manager Jones and Bartlett India Pvt. Ltd 4262/3 Ansari Road, Daryaganj New Delhi-110002, India Mobile 91 9818752790 Telephone: 011-43613900, 43613901, 23258325 Fax: 011-23280359 E-mail: beenu(a)jbpubindia.net Website: http://www.jbpubindia.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof Kaula Endowment Lecture
by Mailing List Admin 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:52:11 +0530 From: Gnanasekar A <a.gnanasekar(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends Greetings & Good Day! Please find herewith attached invite for the First Endowment Lecture - 'Prof. Kaula Endowment Lecture' on 05th March 2012 at 3.00 p.m. organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Madras. All are requested to kindly join us to listen to Prof. P.S.G. Kumar. Warm regards Amuda -- INFORMATION IS POWER A. Amudavalli Professor & Head Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Madras Chennai 600 005 Phone - 044 - 25399672 (0ff.) 044 - 28453343 (Res.)

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Free Online UGC NET Guide in Library and Information Science
by Dr. Badan Barman 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

Respected forum members, We designed and develop a "Free Online UGC NET Guide in Library and Information Science" over www.netugc.com (http://www.netugc.com) website. The guide book consists of more than 250 articles on each and every topic of the NET syllabus. It also provides objective questions and answers in accordance with the latest UGC Norms. This is a complete guide to National Eligibility Test (NET) Examination of the University Grants Commission in Library and Information Science. While using the guide book kindly use the Search Button / Box to Locate the Information or use the Navigation / Browsing Options Located in the Right Hand Side Bar. I would love to have constructive feedback from the well-wishers also will be highly obliged if you kindly forward this guide book to the NET aspirants. Thanking you, Yours faithfully (Dr. Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam Toll Free Number: 1800 345 3613 Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 Fax: 0361- 2235398. Institutional Websites: http://www.snkkhsou.org / http://www.clkkhsou.org / http://www.kkhsou.in Personal Websites: http://www.lislinks.com / http://www.lisformats.com / http://www.oajse.com / http://www.netugc.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Our paper presentation at Dravidian University
by Vimal Kumar 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

Dear Friends, Today I am start to Dravidian University, Kuppam to attend National Conference on "Emerging Trends in User Expectations for Next Generation Libraries" on 24-26 February 2012. We have prepared a paper to present there, title of the paper is " A STUDY ON MANAGING KOHA OPEN SOURCE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING LIVE CD". I would like to meet participants who are interested in Open Source Library Management Systems and discuss recent trends. I will also bring a well customized Koha Live DVD. If you bring a blank DVD, you can obtain a copy of the Koha Live DVD. Following are the highlights of Koha Live DVD, Koha customised for ready to use, Zebra server enabled, Ready to handle Unicode charecters (Indian Languages), Customised MARC fields in cataloguing module, Webmin included for scheduling database backup, Build on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, Sample reports, Simplified installation procedures, Detailed Read Me file. Regards, -- 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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Job @ IIM Tiruchy
by Veeru 23 Feb '12

23 Feb '12

Dear Professional, *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TIRUCHIRAPPALLI* *1. Sr Library & Information Assistant – One post* * * *Upper Age Limit*: Not exceeding 35 years *Qualification*: Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation or an equivalent professional degree. Working knowledge in developing digital library and institutional repository is desirable. *Experience*: At least 5 years working experience in handling of library work in reputed research/educational institute and computer application in the management of Modern Library in automated, integrated and networked environment. *Job Profile*: To assist the Librarian in offering the library services to the Faculty and the students. *Salary*: Consolidated Salary will be fixed appropriately in the Pay Band: PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200 * * *For more details visit: http://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/home/administration/working_with_us/ * -- 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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article request -reg
by santosh meti 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Dear professionals,Kindly arrange to get this article for our HOD and this is most urgentfor his research. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryVol. 47   issue. 12   Dec 1989Page no. 1307-1310 regards'SantoshLibraianCIDS, VirajpetCoorgCell:8762987058e-mail: meti_meti(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers
by ramchander72 . 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

CALL FOR PAPERS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (ISSN 0975-878X) (Peer-Reviewed Refereed Journal) Vol.3 No.1, Jan-June 2012 Dear Professionals friends, Call of paper for the IJLIM The Journal will seek quality research papers that present original theoretical approaches as well as experimental case studies related to Library Management system, article should examine concepts, analysis, new approaches and techniques pertaining to the related field. I request you to contribute your valuable papers to this Journal on any topics related Information Technology and Management. All submission will be reviewed keeping in view and accuracy and quality of contribution in this field. A certificate in this regard may also be furnished that the article has not been published elsewhere. Author direct their papers to (Mail) ijlimsociety(a)gmail.com or send to Dr. Ram Chander, Managing Editor International Journal of Library and Information Mnagement C/O Aggarwal College Ballabagarh-121004 Faridabad (Haryana) -- Dr. Ram Chander Librarian & Head, dept. of LIS Aggarwal College Ballabgarh Faridabad-121004 Managing Editor International Journal of Library and Information Management E-mail: ramchander72(a)sify.com, ijlimsociety(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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seminar notice
by Balesh Kumar 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Sir, May I again request you to post our seminar notice on the forum: The Central Library, Sanatan Dharma College (Lahore), Ambala Cantt (Haryana) orgaises a two days interdisciplinary UGC sponsored National Seminar on DEFINING KNOWLEDGE AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE on March 12-13, 2012 Iterested may attend the seminar and send the papers Balesh Kumar Librarian S. D. College (Lahore) Ambala Cantt.-133 001 (Haryana) (M) 09416073008 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jr. Librarian
by Paramjit Singh 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

* Institute of Banking Personnel Selection <http://ibps.in/html/career.htm> * *Position : Jr. Librarian Desired profile of the candidate: A Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computer and library softwares. Age : Above 21 years, maximum 30 years as on 01.01.2012 Experience: Min. 2 years Compensation: Rs.9300-34800 (Rs.27908/- total emolument at the minimum of the scale). To be employed for 3 years to begin with and will be considered for regularization on satisfactory performance.* ** *For more details: http://ibps.in/html/career.htm* ** *Institute of Banking Personnel Selection* IBPS House, 90 feet, D.P.Road, Near Thakur Polytechnic, Off. Western Express Highway, P. B. No. 8587 Kandivali (E), Mumbai 400 101 INDIA * *Contact: 91-22-2968 7000 * * *Email: *contact(a)ibps.in <contact(a)ibps.in> * * -- *Warm regards** * * * *Paramjit Singh* *Mobile: +919911270778* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey on the Continuing Education Needs of Librarians
by Perin Marolia 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Dear Friends: I am conducting a survey on the Continuing Education needs of Librarians. I am focusing at present on all librarians in Maharashtra. I request all librarians in Maharashtra to click on the following link and fill out the questionnaire. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T7JZFMF Looking forward to a good response, Thanks and regards, Dr. (Mrs) Perin Marolia -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open access to electronic theses soon to be commonplace-JISC
by Mailing List Admin 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

From: Shalini Urs shalini(a)isim.ac.in Date: Tue Feb 21 08:29:35 IST 2012 Open access to electronic theses soon to be commonplace Doctoral theses can attract significant attention when made openly accessible in electronic form according to the respondents of a sector-wide survey of information professionals. The JISC-funded survey gives a clearer picture of progress toward electronic thesis deposit in the UK, and how universities are achieving it. Open access to electronic theses soon to be commonplace : JISC <http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jisc.ac.uk%2Fnews%2Fstorie s%2F2012%2F02%2Ftheses.aspx%3Futm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26 utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bac%252FuabG%2B%2528JISC%2BNews%2BWeb%2BFeed%2529& h=KAQFmMMOiAQGycYjP42ihY_GFbH7G6TPj7DJQb35hCb7JWg> ----- Abstract of the Report : Sharing knowledge and research outputs is critical to the progress of science and human development, and a central tenet of academia. The Internet itself is a product of the academic community, and opening access to that communitys most important body of research, doctoral theses, is both a logical and an inevitable development. Progress toward open access to electronic theses has been slow in the UK. Much has been written on the perceived barriers and practical/infrastructural considerations that might explain this, but a comprehensive picture of that progress, and obstacles to it, was lacking. In 2010, a survey of policy and practice in UK HEIs was conducted by UCL (University College London) Library Services (commissioned by the Joint Information Systems Committee, JISC) to address this very issue. Incorporating inputs from 144 institutions currently awarding doctoral degrees, the work provides the first clear and detailed picture of the status of open access to doctoral research in the UK. The mission of the UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) is to promote and support the interests of graduate education, and this it does through dissemination of best practice and intelligence on emergent trends; helping to shape policy and practice for the benefit of the UK HEI sector. This report contributes to that mission by bringing to the memberships attention the results of this important work by UCL Library Services; a collaboration between UKCGE and the authors of the original work, it sets out the policies and practices that emerged from the survey and also considers what has been learned about the perceived barriers to the implementation of open access to electronic theses. The 2010 survey has enabled, for the first time, a differentiation to be made between barriers that are real and those which are unfounded and/or yet to be properly validated. At the same time, the work highlights the progress made in certain critical areas, as well as those that require our greater attention. A positive picture emerges for the UK on the adoption of the electronic thesis, with the majority of HEIs surveyed expected to be providing open access to their theses in five years time. A more detailed picture also emerges regarding the primary reasons for requests to restrict access to theses, some of which, notably, apply only to electronic (not print) theses. This has necessarily given rise to new policy developments. There is positive evidence also of collaboration among HEIs to provide an efficient and robust service for accessing electronic theses; pooling their resources and expertise either in the development of their institutional repositories or in operating a joint service. The key driver of open access to electronic theses is the opportunity for UK HEIs to showcase their research outputs to the widest possible audience and enhance their impact. There are no reliable means as yet to measure this impact, but there are encouraging early indications that electronic doctoral theses attract significant attention when made openly accessible. Open access to electronic theses may therefore indeed accelerate the sharing of knowledge and the progress of scientific discovery and human development. Read the full report : Read the report <http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1339905/> <http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1339905/> --- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM

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REQUEST FOR ARTICLES
by Sadasivan KP 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Dear All, I am urgently in need of the full text of the following two papers : 1. Sharma, S.K. Assessing e-Government implications Electronic Government, Volume 1, No. 2/2004 Interscience, pp 198-212 2. Shahkooh K.A, A Strategy-Based Model for E-Government Planning Computing in the Global Information Technology, 2007. ICCGI 2007. International Multi-Conference on, 4-9 March 2007, pp 45 - 45 Anybody has the related source documents in your library? If yes, please help me. Regards Sadasivan KP Consultant (Library) IIITMK Technopark, Trivandrum - 695581 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book on Design & Development of Institutional Repositories
by shivaram gowda 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Dear Members It is highly motivating news that 25+ Indian institutional repositories have been listed in worlds top repositories ranked by M/s Sigmatrics information services, Spain (http://repositories.webometrics.info/toprep.asp) Many organizations and research laboratories of ICAR, CSIR, ICMR, etc are expressing interest in establishing institutional repositories. Recently CSIR had made it mandatory for all its laboratories to establish institutional repositories. Informative documentation, Books, and featured IR Tools will play key role in success of IRs. New book titled Design & Development of Institutional Repositories by Dr. (Mrs) Poornima Narayana, Head, Information center, CSIR-NAL has been published in the domain, which is definitely a good contribution to the existing resources available in the area. Professionals who are engaged in OA, especially in IR activities can benefit from this book to a great extent. About the book: This book attempts to study the Problems and Perspectives in Design and Development of Institutional Repositories (IR). The serial crisis leads to Open Access Movement in the world with the emergence of its prominent channel; the IRs - an Organization based service for the management and dissemination of digital materials created by the institution and its community members. IRs provide visibility, preserve the heritage, enhance prestige of the institution, propagate/promote the research and facilitate interaction among the scientists/academicians. This study has evaluated major IRs set up in the world and especially in India in terms of IR software (commercial and open), infrastructure, archival issues, subject, document type and language in depth resulting in the evolution of suitable different IR models both in global and national context. Based on the interactions of IR managers/administrators both from world’s and India’s leading IRs and user community of scientists and academicians, key factors successful for sustainability, expertise, sound policies, guidelines and standards for establishing IRs have been evolved both at worldwide and national levels. Details of the Book Title: Design & Development of Institutional Repositories Author: Dr. (Mrs) Poornima Narayana Publishers: LAP-Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, W. Germany Pages: 404 ISBN-13: 978-3-8473-7652-1 ISBN-10: 3847376527 EAN: 9783847376521 https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/gb/book/978-3-8473-765… Warm regards Shivaram BS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgently needed IGNOU Mlisci Study Materials
by Shaikh.S.Simee Simee 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Dear All, I need recent IGNOU MLISCI study materials very urgently. If any one has it please get in touch with me through mail. (sk.simee(a)gmail.com) Or please inform me as how to procure it ??? I will be very obliged. thanx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by honnappa ramannanavar 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Dear Professionals, I request you to arrange to send the following article, which is available in the EMARALD Database. Title- Weighing it up - a literature review for the balanced scorecard Author(s): Paul Hepworth, (Army School of Catering, Aldershot, UK) Citation: Paul Hepworth, (1998) "Weighing it up - a literature review for the balanced scorecard", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 17 Iss: 8, pp.559 - 563 With regards Honnappa Ramannanavar Asst.Librarian IFIM BSchool Bangalore mob 9620714348 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Assistant Librarian Vacancy
by helplibrary 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian 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 <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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Open access to electronic theses soon to be commonplace-JISC
by Shalini Urs 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Open access to electronic theses soon to be commonplace Doctoral theses can attract significant attention when made openly accessible in electronic form according to the respondents of a sector-wide survey of information professionals. The JISC-funded survey gives a clearer picture of progress toward electronic thesis deposit in the UK, and how universities are achieving it. Open access to electronic theses soon to be commonplace : JISC <http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jisc.ac.uk%2Fnews%2Fstorie s%2F2012%2F02%2Ftheses.aspx%3Futm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26 utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bac%252FuabG%2B%2528JISC%2BNews%2BWeb%2BFeed%2529& h=KAQFmMMOiAQGycYjP42ihY_GFbH7G6TPj7DJQb35hCb7JWg> ----- Abstract of the Report : Sharing knowledge and research outputs is critical to the progress of science and human development, and a central tenet of academia. The Internet itself is a product of the academic community, and opening access to that community¹s most important body of research, doctoral theses, is both a logical and an inevitable development. Progress toward open access to electronic theses has been slow in the UK. Much has been written on the perceived barriers and practical/infrastructural considerations that might explain this, but a comprehensive picture of that progress, and obstacles to it, was lacking. In 2010, a survey of policy and practice in UK HEIs was conducted by UCL (University College London) Library Services (commissioned by the Joint Information Systems Committee, JISC) to address this very issue. Incorporating inputs from 144 institutions currently awarding doctoral degrees, the work provides the first clear and detailed picture of the status of open access to doctoral research in the UK. The mission of the UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) is to promote and support the interests of graduate education, and this it does through dissemination of best practice and intelligence on emergent trends; helping to shape policy and practice for the benefit of the UK HEI sector. This report contributes to that mission by bringing to the membership¹s attention the results of this important work by UCL Library Services; a collaboration between UKCGE and the authors of the original work, it sets out the policies and practices that emerged from the survey and also considers what has been learned about the perceived barriers to the implementation of open access to electronic theses. The 2010 survey has enabled, for the first time, a differentiation to be made between barriers that are ³real² and those which are unfounded and/or yet to be properly validated. At the same time, the work highlights the progress made in certain critical areas, as well as those that require our greater attention. A positive picture emerges for the UK on the adoption of the electronic thesis, with the majority of HEIs surveyed expected to be providing open access to their theses in five years¹ time. A more detailed picture also emerges regarding the primary reasons for requests to restrict access to theses, some of which, notably, apply only to electronic (not print) theses. This has necessarily given rise to new policy developments. There is positive evidence also of collaboration among HEIs to provide an efficient and robust service for accessing electronic theses; pooling their resources and expertise either in the development of their institutional repositories or in operating a joint service. The key driver of open access to electronic theses is the opportunity for UK HEIs to ³showcase² their research outputs to the widest possible audience and enhance their impact. There are no reliable means as yet to measure this impact, but there are encouraging early indications that electronic doctoral theses attract significant attention when made openly accessible. Open access to electronic theses may therefore indeed accelerate the sharing of knowledge and the progress of scientific discovery and human development. Read the full report : Read the report <http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1339905/> <http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1339905/> --- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Will open access replace costly commercial publishing models?
by G Mahesh 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

A recent article in The Hindu discusses the increasing cost of research journals and highlights why open access should be widely adopted. Excerpt form the article: "Open access advocates say Indian papers appear in both Indian and foreign journals, roughly in equal proportions, but most Indian journals have a very poor circulation, many of them below 1,500; and most Indian papers appear in low-impact foreign journals. Most scientists in India are forced to work in a situation of information poverty. Others are unable to access what Indian researchers are doing, leading to low visibility and low use of their work. Thus, Indian work is hardly cited. Both these handicaps can be overcome to a considerable extent if open access is adopted widely, both within and outside the country, says Subbiah Arunachalam, an open access advocate." Read complete article at: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/article2910344.ece ----------------------------------------- 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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Training Course in Research Methodology and Computer Applications in Social Science Research
by Shibu.K.M 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

Dear Colleagues The Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is organizing a Training Course in Research Methodology and Computer Applications in Social Science Research from 20th to 25th March, 2012. This training program is aimed to foster the skills and competencies in the application of research methods that students or academicians are expected to acquire. The training program will raise the general level of skills and knowledge amongst faculty and research scholars of social science and humanities by ensuring that they acquire, and can apply, basic and advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills that are responsive to the needs of social science subject areas and disciplines. *Target Group* Ø Faculty members from Faculty of Social Sciences, Commerce and Management Ø Registered Ph.D Scholars. Ø Interested persons involved in academic/social research / working in NGOs. *Intake* Number of participants is limited to 50 on first come first serve basis. *Resource persons* The classes and other activities will be guided by eminent resource persons in the field of social science research from the reputed institutions in the country. *Duration of the Training* This training program is scheduled for six days from 20-25th March, 2012. Timings: 10am to 4pm *Course content and topics* ü Information sources for research in Internet era. ü Tools and Methods of social science research. ü Writing the final thesis/ report effectively. ü Hands-on training in SPSS software packages. *Important Dates* Registration starts 24th February, 2012 Registration closes 12th March, 2012 Note:- *There is no registration fee*. D.A will be paid to the all participants on the successful completion of course as per ICSSR norms. Non local participants will be entitled to get 2nd Class return railway fare. *Accommodation* Accommodation may be arranged on nominal tariffs for the participants in the University Guest House or near by hotels on first come first served basis. Accommodation requisite should be mentioned in the registration form, if required. *Course Director* Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Chairman, DLIS, A.M.U *Address for Correspondence* *The Course Director, TCRMCA, *Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002, Phone: Tel: 0571 2700039, Email: tcrmca(a)gmail.com, chairman.ls(a)amu.ac.in. Cell: 09536767063 (Mr. Shibu K.M) *Registration Form* * * Name: Mr./Ms./Mrs./Dr./Prof.___________________________________________ Designation: _______________________________________________________ Organization: ______________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: ________________ Pin:____________State: _______________________ Country: ___________ Phone: Office:__________________________________ Res.:__________________________Fax: ______________________________ Mobile:_______________________E-mail: _____________________________ Accommodation Required: Yes No *Travel Schedule* Date Time Mode Arrival Return Date : Place : Signature Please send the filled registration form to*: **The Course Director, TCRMCA, *Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002. Thanks and Regards Shibu K M Department of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202 002 -- 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 (IJODLS)
by arjun k 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

Dear Friends, International Journal of Digital Library Services (IJODLS) is going to release its Vol.2 , Issue-1, so you are requested to kindly contribute your original research papers, articles and manuscripts for IJODLS before 15th March 2012. You are requested to kindly send your paper as per Author Guidelines given on www.ijodls.in and send in proper manner on following topics: *Digital Libraries** Remote Access Information explosion Information literacy Copyright Intellectual property rights Intellectual freedom Library tools Web 2.0 Information Retrieval/Search Strategy ICT and Libraries Information Seeking Behavior Social Networking and Libraries RFID Biometrics Library Tools Digital Library Tools* *You are requested to kindly submit your unpublished paper with declaration of originality on E-mails given bellow undersign before **15th December 2011: * *Editor-in-Chief* *IJODLS* *chiefeditor(a)ijodls.in*** *chief_editor(a)ijodls.in*** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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