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Koha 3.2 Live CD
by savitra sirohi 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

All, A Koha 3.2 Live CD is available now, this is the latest Koha software in a stable state. You can download the Live CD file, or you can order a physical copy for Rs. 100, we will send it via VPP. For more information including download location, ordering process and instructions on using the CD or installing Koha using the CD is available at this page: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/livecd Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional IT support for Open Source Software 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Library Software (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Date: 21 Oct 2010 09:11:38 -0000 From: mohan <mrkatkar(a)rediffmail.com> Dear professional Raza, E-granthalaya is best option for you. It is not open source but free software and easy to install and to operate. Katkar M.R. Teacher fellow, Nanded On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:37:05 +0530 wrote Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:40:33 +0530 From: Shams Raza Subject: [LIS-Forum] Library Software What is the easiest free library software to use for making entries of books? in school library about 15 thousands collection of books, periodicals and audiovisual materials. Thanks -- *Shams Raza Librarian Sainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India) P.O. Rajgir,Distt.Nalanda (BIHAR) Yahoo Talk :shams_hs19@yahoo.co.in Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com Mobile Talk :+91 9430247793*

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Manage E-Resources
by Shams Raza 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Dear friends, How do I manage e-resources in my library. Anyone, please guide me -- *Shams Raza Librarian Sainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India) P.O. Rajgir,Distt.Nalanda (BIHAR) Yahoo Talk : shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com Mobile Talk : +91 9430247793* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Title for PhD
by Shivashankarappa G.E 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Dear Sir/Madam Please publish my request to share with all Library professionals to collect the ideas to confirm my title for PhD- "Information seeking behaviour of Faculty members of Degree colleges in Karnataka State:with special reference to Bangalore Division". If any body say something please feel free to send feedback. Thanks & Regards Shivashankarappa G.E Nagarjuna shivashankarappa(a)gmail.com 09036443363 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need articles....................
by mohan 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Dear professionals, I need following articles. Kindly forward me if anybody is having. 1) Rowley J.E., Selection and Evaluation of Software.Aslib Prccedings;Vol.45 ;No.3 march 1993. 2) Rowley J.E., Guidelines on evaluation ans Selection Library Software Packeges .Aslib Prccedings;Vol.42 ;No.9 September 1990. 3) Patel & Bhargava, Comparative Study of software available Indian Market for Automation; Desidoc Bulletin Vol 15;No.3; 1995. Katkar M.R. Teacher fellow, S.R.T.M.U. Nanded -- 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 printing
by Mailing List Admin 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:28:12 -0700 From: Vikas Kumar <vikas.kumar(a)libsoul.com> Hi Sangeetha, Yes, you can print barcode label without barcode printer. Go through this "link http://koha-community.org/documentation/3-2-manual/?ch=x4463". It can help you print label. *Regards, Vikas Kumar Business Development Libsoul Technologies www.libsoul.com Tele: +91 7940075118 Mob: +91 9724325478*

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Impact Factor
by Shivraj Thorat 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Sir i need information about various sources which can provide journal impact factor. -- Regards Mr. Shivraj Thorat Librarian BVDU, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development Paud Rd, Kothrud, Pune-38 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: National Workshop on Building PhD Theses Digital Libraries Using Nitya D’Arch - November 6-8, 2010
by Manjunath K 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Dear colleagues, URL http://www.mgutheses.org On clicking the above link, the MGU page opened and I gave the kW library for searching. I got 26 hits. The title are focussing on library related issues. But the subject area is displaying as education, biotechnology... etc. NO DLIS dept is displayed. Pl let me know if my search is wrong... Manjunatha ------------------------ Dr. Manjunatha K, Chief Librarian, T.A. PAI Management Institute, P.B. No. 9, Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India +91 0820-2701105 (off) / 2575161(Res) manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in; manjunathak(a)gmail.com http://www.tapmi.edu.in -------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Vimal Kumar Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 3:01 PM To: LISforum; mlosc(a)googlegroups.com Subject: [LIS-Forum] National Workshop on Building PhD Theses Digital Libraries Using Nitya D’Arch - November 6-8, 2010 Open Access Online PhD Theses is highly connected to the purpose of universities and the value of scholarship. It advances the university's interest and fulfills its mission to share the knowledge it produces. In India the first university to take initiative in this regard is mahatma Gandhi University. The launching of the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) Open Access Digital Archive of PhD Theses (www.mgutheses.org) in 2008 by Former President of India H E Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam the live presence of the archive in the web for the last two years is a success story among Indian universities. It is accessible from anywhere at any time through the URL http://www.mgutheses.org since its launching in 2008. With all the encouragement and instruments provided by UGC during the the last decadeIt MGU Archive is still the only successful full text Open Access archives of dissertations hosted in the web by any Indian University. The archive has been selected as one of the Very Best Web Resources for Education and Research by INTUTE, the European Consortium of universities funded by Government of UK’s Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). MGU has also become the first signatory among Indian universities to adopt UGC’s Regulation on E-Theses and contribute data to the UGC’s national archive of theses at INFLIBNET. The present Workshop is intended to encourage other universities and research institutes to bring results of academic research to public domain and also familiarize Nitya D Arch and the multilingual technologies for full text archiving used in developing the MGU Digital Archives of PhD theses that can be easily adopted by any university or research institute for any Indian language. Nitya D’ Arch facilitates multilingual data input and query building, advanced Boolean query building for accurate and relevant search, and deep indexing which facilitates retrieval of specific pages/sections. The programme will discuss various problems hidden in the process of digitization and introduce tetsed techniques and solutions. It will be an opportunity for implementers and developers from all Indian universities to gain both technical and theoretical insight in Theses Digitaization and providing Open Acces to results of public funded research. No registration fee will be charged for the participants who are selected to undergo the programme in the first batch. But selection will be based on merit of the participants this capability building at the sponsoring institute. Cost of boarding, lodging, travel and other expenses are to be born by the sponsoring institution. For Registration, Contact: Dr. R. Raman Nair, Mahatma Gandhi University Library Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam- 686560. Telephone: 0481 273080, 273018, 9387826738 For related programs and announcements, please visit the blog: http://mgutheses.wordpress.org and also the news section of the MGU theses Archive at mgutheses.org from where you can download the Workshop brochure and Registration Form -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Building PhD Theses Digital Libraries Using Nitya D’Arch - November 6-8, 2010
by Vimal Kumar 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Open Access Online PhD Theses is highly connected to the purpose of universities and the value of scholarship. It advances the university's interest and fulfills its mission to share the knowledge it produces. In India the first university to take initiative in this regard is mahatma Gandhi University. The launching of the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) Open Access Digital Archive of PhD Theses (www.mgutheses.org) in 2008 by Former President of India H E Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam the live presence of the archive in the web for the last two years is a success story among Indian universities. It is accessible from anywhere at any time through the URL http://www.mgutheses.org since its launching in 2008. With all the encouragement and instruments provided by UGC during the the last decadeIt MGU Archive is still the only successful full text Open Access archives of dissertations hosted in the web by any Indian University. The archive has been selected as one of the Very Best Web Resources for Education and Research by INTUTE, the European Consortium of universities funded by Government of UK’s Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). MGU has also become the first signatory among Indian universities to adopt UGC’s Regulation on E-Theses and contribute data to the UGC’s national archive of theses at INFLIBNET. The present Workshop is intended to encourage other universities and research institutes to bring results of academic research to public domain and also familiarize Nitya D Arch and the multilingual technologies for full text archiving used in developing the MGU Digital Archives of PhD theses that can be easily adopted by any university or research institute for any Indian language. Nitya D’ Arch facilitates multilingual data input and query building, advanced Boolean query building for accurate and relevant search, and deep indexing which facilitates retrieval of specific pages/sections. The programme will discuss various problems hidden in the process of digitization and introduce tetsed techniques and solutions. It will be an opportunity for implementers and developers from all Indian universities to gain both technical and theoretical insight in Theses Digitaization and providing Open Acces to results of public funded research. No registration fee will be charged for the participants who are selected to undergo the programme in the first batch. But selection will be based on merit of the participants this capability building at the sponsoring institute. Cost of boarding, lodging, travel and other expenses are to be born by the sponsoring institution. For Registration, Contact: Dr. R. Raman Nair, Mahatma Gandhi University Library Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam- 686560. Telephone: 0481 273080, 273018, 9387826738 For related programs and announcements, please visit the blog: http://mgutheses.wordpress.org and also the news section of the MGU theses Archive at mgutheses.org from where you can download the Workshop brochure and Registration Form -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder: Workshop on Library Automation Package and Discovery Tool
by Anuradha.K.T. 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

*** Apologies for cross posting *** A workshop of one week duration on Library Automation Package (LAP) and it's Integration with Discovery Tool is organized at National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from November 29th to December 3rd, 2010. For more details click on: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshops/ Last date for registration: The registration fee has to reach us before 15th November, 2010. For online registration click on: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshops/register.html or send a mail to workshop(a)dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Practical implementation can be viewed at: http://vidya-mapak.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/vufind Best Regards, Dr.Anuradha.K.T. National Centre for Science Information Indian Institute of Science Karnataka, Bangalore 560 012 URL: http://vidya-mapak.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in FAX:(+91-80) 23601426/23600683 Tel:(+91-80) 23600271/22932511

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Printing Barcode
by Sangeetha Govindasami 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Can we print barcode labels without a barcode printer. If so how to print the barcode. waiting for Your reply with regards sangeetha G.Sangeetha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Software
by Shams Raza 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

What is the easiest free library software to use for making entries of books? in school library about 15 thousands collection of books, periodicals and audiovisual materials. Thanks -- *Shams Raza Librarian Sainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India) P.O. Rajgir,Distt.Nalanda (BIHAR) Yahoo Talk : shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com Mobile Talk : +91 9430247793* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How to integrate Google Transliteration API in Koha OPAC
by Vimal Kumar 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Google Transliteration (http://www.google.com/transliterate/) is a useful online tool for cross walk between international and regional languages in India. You can type in your own language and convert the same in to any India language without any hassle. The same service can easily integrate in Koha OPAC to enable search in Indian languages. Type keywords in Google Transliteration input in English and put a space, it will convert your English language keyword in your desired regional language. Copy paste the converted text to Koha search box and press search button. It will give retrieve records in regional language stored in Koha. How to do it 1. Go to Google transliteration API page, http://code.google.com/apis/ajaxlanguage/documentation/#Transliteration 2. Find the section “Transliteration control with multiple languages” 3. Copy the code and paste in Koha > System Preferences > OPAC > Main User Block 4. If necessary, you can change the values in Default language, Source language and destination language 5. Save the content in “OpacMainUserBlock”. Transliteration box will appear in Koha OPAC page. You can also find the API for single language transliteration. This service provide lot of space for customisation. -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MS to launch Wikibhasha to boost multilingual content
by Dinesh KS 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Dear Friends, MS to launch Wikibhasha to boost multilingual content Microsoft revealed that they will soon launch the beta version Wikibhasha, a multilingual content creation tool for Wikipedia. The tool will help to simplify and speed up the process of creating multilingual content in Wikipedias. Wikibhasa derives from the well-known term 'wiki' denoting collaboration, and 'bhasha' which means 'language' in Hindi and Sanskrit and will serve multiple purposes to contributors of wiki like finding content from other Wikipedia articles, translate the content into other languages and then compose new articles or enhance existing articles in multilingual Wikipedias. It will support content creation in more than 30 languages and also enable easy content creation in non-English Wikipedias by leveraging the large volume of English Wikipedia content as the source of information. Microsoft Research and Wikimedia Foundation will also work closely with the Wikipedia user communities focusing on content creation in Arabic, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. They also hope to inspire a new wave of multilingual content creation. "We're always happy to see work on improving multilingual collaboration between wikis," said Danese Cooper, CTO of the Wikimedia Foundation. "Microsoft Research is doing some interesting work with WikiBhasha, and we're very pleased that it chose to share its client code in open source as well." The browser-based tool offers a user interface layer on top of the target-language Wikipedia during content creation, integrating content discovery with linguistic and collaborative services and focusing the use on content creation in the target Wikipedia through a three-step process which guides the user through content discovery and sourcing, composing a local-language article and publishing it in the target Wikipedia. The tool which is supported by MS Machine Translation system and MS Collaborative Translations Framework and conceptualized by Multilingual Systems Group currently works on Windows Internet Explorer (7.0 and 8.0) on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 and on Firefox (3.5 or above) on Linux Fedora (11 and 12), Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Source: http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/MS_launches_Wikibhasha_to_boost_multil… Thanking You, With Best Regards, Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) 9845102382 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC National Seminar on "Management of Open Access Resources"
by SUSHEELA V.J. 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues, The Department of Library and Information Science, Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women, Maredpally, Secunderabad, AP is proposing to organize UGC sponsored National Seminar in collaboration with the Academy of Library Science and Documentation on " Management of Open Access Resources" from 19th to 21st November, 2010.. The sub themes for the Seminar are - Growth and development of Open Access. - Impact of Open Access in Information Storage and Retrieval. - Open Access and Collection Development in Libraries. - Users approach to Open Access Resources. - Issues relating to publication of Open access resources. - Open Access – International Scene. - Open Access in Indian libraries. - Open Access and Copyright. Call for Papers: Papers on any of the sub themes are invited as per the following specifications. Language: English. Line Spacing: 1.5 Font Type: Arial Font Size: 12 Last date to receive Papers : is extended from 15th October 2010 to 30th October, 2010 Papers may be sent to the following address or Email: Dr.K.H.Sunitha Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women Maredpally Secunderabad – 500026 Andhra Pradesh Email: oar_kgcw(a)yahoo.com Looking forward to your valuable contribution to the Seminar. Dr.K.H.Sunitha Organising Secretary Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Rollout of eGranthalaya software
by Upadhyay P K 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear friends, I thought it useful to communicate to Library Science organizations and agencies this below published notice of Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Agencies for Rolling Out of eGranthalaya Software. Last date is 11th October 2010 upto 3 PM. As you may be aware that eGranthalaya ( http://egranthalaya.nic.in ) is a Digital Agenda of National Informatics Centre (NIC) for Automation and Networking of libraries and building Digital Library. Software is provided free of cost to libraries on request. Till date thousands of libraries are using the software in different parts of India and many more in the pipeline. With the emphasis on automation and networking of libraries as a part of e-Governance to reach far flung areas of the country, the demand for support services for implementation has increased manifold. Towards this objective, it is proposed to empanel organizations/ agencies of repute for providing Rollout services for eGranthalaya software. This project spans whole of the country. National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) ( http://nicsi.nic.in/ ) is as a section 25 Company under NIC. NICSI has published the EOI for E-Granthalaya last week. Tender can be seen on NICSI website at ‘TENDER’ page at http://nicsi.nic.in/corrigendum.php?tId=144 . with kind regards Pradip Kumar Upadhyay Technical Director National Informatics Centre Block-A, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi- 110003 Ph: 91-11-24360567, 24305481 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- eGranthalaya: A Digital Agenda for Automation and Networking ( http://egranthalaya.nic.in ) MCIT Library Consortium for Resource Sharing ( http://mcitconsortium.nic.in ) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IMSc, Chennai requires Library Assistants
by M. Paul Pandian 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (An Autonomous Body under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India) CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai 600 113. Advt. No. IMSc/2010 October 18, 2010 The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is a National Institute of higher learning which fosters high quality fundamental research in frontier disciplines of Mathematical Sciences. Applications are invited for filling up of the following temporary position from the eligible candidates who fulfill requisite qualifications / specification mentioned below. These positions are filled purely on contract basis initially for a period of one year and may be continued further. LIBRARY ASSISTANT 2 positions Qualification: 1. Essential : B.Sc. in 1st Class followed by a Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent with first class from a recognized University. 2. Desirable : Experience in handling of library work in reputed research / Educational Institute and computer application in the Management of modern library in a highly automated, Integrated and networked environment. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs. 15,000/- per month plus HRA @ 30%. Age Limit : Minimum : 18 years (as on 01.10.2010) Maximum : 27 years How to apply: Application on a plain paper along with attested photocopies of all certificates as to proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge of Computer operation, permanent address, address for correspondence with email id, details of certificates enclosed, affixing passport size photograph should reach THE REGISTRAR at the above address on or before November 18, 2010. The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) The prescribed qualifications are minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test/interview. The decision of the Director of this Institute in all matters will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or Correspondence will be entertained in this matter. 2) Only outstation candidates (who belong to SC/ST category) called for written test/interview will be reimbursed to and fro Second Class Railway Fare/Bus Fare by the shortest route from the station of Residence/work place to Chennai on production of tickets. 3) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected. 4) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. REGISTRAR Pandian Dr.M.Paul Pandian ========================================================================= Scientific Officer (Library) | The Institute of Mathematical Sciences | (An Autonomous Institute of Department | of Atomic Energy, Goverment of India) | CIT Campus, Taramani | Chennai 600 113, Tamilnadu |Phone: +91-44-2254 3383(D) | +91-44-2254 3100(EPABX) India |Fax: +91-44-2254 1586 |E-mail: pandian(a)imsc.res.in URL:http://www.imsc.res.in/library/Index.php ========================================================================= -- 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 Obaiah B 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear All, Kindly share if the following papers have access to any one of you. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649122> 2010 Jun;26(2):135-40. An updated checklist of species of Aedes and Verrallina of northeastern India. Dutta P<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Dutta%20P%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Khan SA<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Khan%20SA%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Khan AM<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Khan%20AM%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Sharma CK<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Sharma%20CK%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Mahanta J<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Mahanta%20J%22%5BAuthor%5D> . Regional Medical Research Centre NE Region (ICMR), Dibrugarh - 786001, Assam, India. AND An annotated checklist of amphibian of India with some insights into the patterns of species discoveries, distribution and endemism Dinesh, KP and Radhakrishnan, C and Gururaja, KV and Bhatta, GK (2009) *An annotated checklist of amphibian of India with some insights into the patterns of species discoveries, distribution and endemism.* Records of Zoological Survey of India, Occasional Paper, 302 . Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Regards Obaiah B. ATREE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Release candidate of Koha version 3.2.0
by Vimal Kumar 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear Friends, Release candidate of Koha 3.2.0 now available for testing. I request you to all library professionals from India download, install and test the release candidate. Here is the link, http://koha-community.org/release-candidate-koha-3-2-0/ Release of Koha version 3.2.0 is a milestone in the software history. Developers added more new features and functions after collecting the feed back from libraries. Koha is an open source library management system project maintain by users from various parts of the world. If users test the release candidate version of Koha meticulously, developers can release a more stable version soon by fixing the bugs. As it is a project in public domain, software users have more responsibilities and community expect more contributions from your side. Inform your comments to the Koha community after testing the releasing candidate. send your feed back to Koha discussion forum, koha-request(a)lists.katipo.co.nz -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for HBR reports
by Perin Marolia 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

Request to librarians of management institutes: Do you have the following HBR reports? 1. Off-Ramps and On-Ramps: Keeping women on the road to success (2005) 2. The Athena factor: Reversing the Brain Drain in Science, Engineering and Technology. (2008) If you do , please inform me. Thanks. Dr (Mrs) Perin V. Marolia, Co-ordinator, NID Cell, SNDT Women's University Library, Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Oct 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear all, The 12th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Oct 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-10-16.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= -- The ABCs of VoIP -- Turning Thoughts into Words -- Video: Reveal the power of information -- 11 hot skills for 2011 -- RAID level comparison char -- Plagiarism Explained -- Open Source Licenses For Dummies -- Scrum -- Social Book marking Sites -- Application lifecycle management: Industry roles and responsibilities -- Best Practices for Managing Virtualized Environments -- 10 great free desktop productivity tools that aren't OpenOffice.org -- Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source software of the year -- How-to: Draw an IT road map for where the business wants to go -- Tata Communications’ cloud computing services: IaaS details, pricing -- The Power of Identity -- Aligning Skills With Jobs -- The BP Oil Spill: Could Software be a Culprit? -- Prof. Vaibhav Dabhade from Nashik shares a site -- Diplomatic statements from Project Managers -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- IT Events: Call for Participation -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-10-16 =============== 1. Cloud Computing helps in reducing the OPEX. State True or False. 2. ----- was originally called as “Jerry's Guide to the World Wide Web”. 3. ------ is the name of Hindi movie which was based on the book “One Night @ A Call Centre”. 4. Identify the company whose Tagline is “Agile, Capable, Reliable” 5. Identify the event when the following Doodle was featured at the Google site. (if the image in not visible, pl. check at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-10-16.pdf) Email your answers by 30th Oct 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-10-16”. Please provide your full address and contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-10-01 =============================== 782474317884, PlayBook, BSA, Canon, Sam Pitroda Mr. G.Kannan from Chennai is the first one to answer correctly and Mr. Abhishek Kamdar from Mumbai is the lucky winner. They will receive a cheque for Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems shortly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Four Students of Calicut University qualified JRF in LIS
by Hashim Kallungal 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 4 Students of Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Malappuram (Kerala), are qualified UGC's NET and JRF, June 2010. 1. Hashim Kallungal 2. Manu C. 3. Sheena George 4. Vahida Cngrats to all of them! with regards.... Hashim Kallungal Librarian Darul Huda Islamic University Tiruarangadi- 676306 Keep Smiling.....! “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Good news for all (UGC-JRF & SRF Holders)
by Vinod Singh 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear Professionals, Good news for all, UGC has increased the number of JRF and fellowship amount. For more details click the link below: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article827304.ece *Source: The Hindu, Dated 13/10/2010, Page no. 15.* ** With Regards, Vinod Kumar Singh Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Journal : Vol 36, No 3 (October 2010), Out now
by Dabas Bharat K 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues IFLA Journal: Volume 36, Number 3 (October 2010)is available at: http://www.ifla.org/files/hq/publications/ifla-journal/ifla-journal-36-3_20… CONTENTS Editorial: Information technology for development Stephen Parker 211 The President's Page Help for Haiti - recovering the past, creating the future! Ellen R. Tise, IFLA President 2009-2011 213 Articles Bringing the benefits of information technology to underserved populations: An introduction to ICTD for the library community Christopher T. Coward 215 Symbiotic partnerships: The global library community and the ICTD stakeholders Fay A. Austin 221 Main factors affecting the preservation of Chinese paper documents: A review and recommendations Liu Jiazhen and Wang Jingxuan 227 Arab online book clubs: A survey Amany M. Elsayed 235 System migration from Horizon to Symphony at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Zahiruddin Khurshid and Saleh A. Al-Baridi 251 News 259 International calendar 271 Abstracts 272 Regards! Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Gurgaon - 122007, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal on OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS
by Mailing List Admin 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Date: 14 Oct 2010 04:01:05 -0000 From: Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> Dear Professionals/Publishers, I would like to suggest Publication of one Journal in the field of library and information science which should ONLY cover the area of open Access resources and open source softwares in the field of Library science.The Title may be like "JOURNAL OF OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE" The advantages are: -We will have a formal written record of open source solutions (OSS) for LIS. -We can share our knowledge and technical capability in the area of OSS through formal media. -We will have solutions on pin pointed problems on oss. -Most libraries can get the benefit's of using OSS efficiently and free of cost. Apart from above there may be other important benefits of such initiatives. I request to all the publishers and eminent professionals to think about it. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant Periodicals and Automation Division P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.grou.ps (HDLS)

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Indian Trade Journal
by Dr.D.P Prathap 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

dear colleagues If anybody is subscribing to Indian Trade Journal, please provide information regarding publisher's full address, contact email id, subscription cost etc. Thanking you Yours Sincerely Technical Officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Nexgen Librarianship
by vrushali r rane 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Dear ModeratorPlease post this link giving seminar information on the forum. https://sites.google.com/site/ibsseminar2010/BestVrushali RaneLibrarianIBS Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Students of Kerala University qualified JRF in LIS
by Sudhier K G Pillai 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 5 Students of Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, are qualified UGC's NET and JRF, June 2010. Out of the 5 students- one is a reserach scholar (Ajeemsha), 2 MPhil (Ramesh and Sreeeragi) and 2 MLISc Students (Sruthi Chandran and Jinu S. Rajan). Cngrats to all of them! Recently 2 of our MLISc students are selected by TCS for their Mumbai and Thituvananthapuram centres. Regards, *Dr. K. G. SUDHIER *Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University Library Building University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram- 695 034 INDIA Tel. 09446484561, +91 471 2414461 (R) 2308034(O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Open Source Software System:Revised Schedule and extension of dates
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

REVISED SCHEDULE OF THE SEMINAR National Seminar on “ OPEN SOURCE SYTEMS” (OSSS) Theme: “OSSS: Challanges and Issues” Tentative date: May-June ,2011. Venue: Kashmir University, Srinagar Organiser: DLIS, Kashmir university Partner: Department of Information Technology, Government of J&K. INTRODUCTION Continuous capacity development and awareness programmes are necessary to achieve the objective of transforming the novice into IT enabled citizens of tommorrow in a cost effective and sustainable way to suit need of diverse stakeholders in inclusive knowledge society. The success of different conferences and workshops especilaly from 2005 by the Department on various recent themes like Digital Library initiatives, Open Access Systems , web resources ,Application Digital Library softwares etc has encouraged and motivated us in partnership with Department of IT in stimulating a forum for different professionals to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom. The theme of the proposed conference is “OSSS: challenges and issues”. The conference will focus on adoption, implementation and utilization of OSSS in e-learning, e-governance in knowledge based society to enable an effective reach and connectivity between citizen and government and government to citizen(C2Z&Z2C). We invite you all to submit your research paper. Who should participate? (a) Information Technology professionals. (b) Content and knowledge Managers and e-governance institiutes (c) Policy makers, Educationists, Health professionals (d) Academicians, students and distance learners (e) Archivists and Museologists (f) Information providers and vendors. (g) E-publishers and virtual electronic communities (h) Library and Information Science professionals. (i) Engineering Faculty, Workers, enterpruners (j) Corporate and buisness Houses, Banking ,Insurance sectors and Media Call for papers Original papers focusing on the theme of the conference— Open source systems: challenges and Issues -are invited Some of the topics are listed below: > Open Source: Sociology & Growth practices, innovation, communities, sociology of open source, open source for non profits, customization, extending technology and impact. > Open Source: Challenges and opportunities. License and Legal Aspects, Maintainance and upgradation,Customisation , Economic and finanacial aspects, Cost effectivencess ,etc > Open Source: Software & Design Development and administration, solutions, metrics, design, modularity, immigration to open source, open source aspect to programming, modularity and interoperability. > Open Source: Commercial Aspect Commercialization of open source software, revenue aspect > Government sector: Adoptation : Challenges and issues Application Development Areas, Overview of Developers in Government to citizen and citizen to Government. Emphasis on web servers, content management software, server operating systems, embedded systems (such as secure gateways and network attached storage,) and ‘middleware’ systems (Allowing ommunications between different systems) > Adoption of Open Source in Business World Developing nations and open source, open source and India, Breaking the myth > Operating systems and other utilities: Linux, Mozilla, Debian, Apache, LAMP, Mysql, AJAX. > Special Groups and Appilications Government/Open Governance /Education/Health/Music/Libraries/Informatiuon > Digital Content creation and delivery Audio, video, 3D , Animation , Recreation, Digital library etc > Data extraction and mining : Algorithms and adoption of new innovative techniques > Web enabled Technologies: Social Networking and tools, Impact, Transparency and acccountability For details of paper submission guidelines and submission process, visit www.kashmiruniversity.ac.in. (in News/ anouncements column of the website) Important dates Last date for Submission of full papers: 20 January,2011 Last date for Submission of Poster: 25 January,2011 Notification of acceptance of paper/ poster with comments: 20 March 2011 Submission of the revised paper after incorporating comments: 30 March 2011 Registration: FEE | Up to 20 January2011 | After 20 January2011 ------------------+-----------------------------+--------------------- -------- | | DELEGATES | Rs 1,500.00 | Rs 2,000.00 | | ------------------+-----------------------------+--------------------- -------- | | For PAPER /poster | | CONTRIBUTORS only | Rs 500.00 | Rs 500.00 | | ----------------+-----------------------------+-------------------- ------------- For Tutorial | Rs 500.00 | Rs 1,000.00 Additional | | (All categories) --------------------+----------------------------+--------------------- --------------- --ACCOMODATION Details pl visit university website under news/anouncement column. Contact: S M SHAFI Organizing Secretary OSSS Secretariat DLIS, Kashmir university. HAZRATBAL, J&K – 190 006, India Telephone 9419008599 ; Fax 0194-2421357 E-mail smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in or osss2010(a)uok.edu.in OR osss2010(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in Web www.kashmiruniversity.ac.in or www.kashmiruniversity.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation Mr. Tripathy for your new assignment
by Nihar Patra 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Dear Mr. Tripathy I heartily congratulate you for your new assignment as Deputy Librarian in Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. Wish you all the best. With regards, Nihar K Patra **************************************************** Learning Resource Centre JK Lakshmipat University Jaipur, Rajasthan www.jklu.ed.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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XHTML Version of Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access with Live Links
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access: A Bibliography is now available as an XHTML website with live links to many included works. All versions of the bibliography are available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. OA XHTML: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/w/tsp.html OA PDF: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/transforming.pdf Low-Cost Paperback: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/transforming.htm This bibliography presents over 1,100 selected English-language scholarly works useful in understanding the open access movement's efforts to provide free access to and unfettered use of scholarly literature. The bibliography primarily includes books and published journal articles. (See the "Preface" for further details about scope and selection criteria). Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen): http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/tsp2.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ A Look Back at 21 Years as an Open Access Publisher http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/21/21years.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
by Salahudheen.E 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Applications are invited for the post of *Research Associate* (One Position) to work full time in the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India sponsored project entitled “Developing a Subject Information Gateway in Information Technology (SIGIT)” in the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh for the period of two years. Appointment will be initially for *one year *renewable depending upon the performance of the candidate. *Qualification:* · *Essential:* Doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent degree in Library & Information Science/Computer Science/Information Technology with knowledge of handling of computer hardware as well as software. · *Desirable:* Research Publications and PGDCA (non computer science post graduate candidates) with working experience in developing website/portals/Gateways etc. *Salary:* Rs. 23,000/- per month (Fixed) plus HRA & Medical Benefits Application with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator *latest by 23/10/2010.* ** ** *(Dr. Naushad Ali P.M)* Chairman/Principal Investigator DST Research Project Department of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 Telephone: 0571-2700039 E-mail: naushadali.amu(a)gmail.com Salahudheen. E Department of Library and Information Science AMU, Aligarh-202002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Trainees for IIM Kozhikode
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is looking for Advanced Trainees in Library & Information Science for a period of one year on a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000. The candidate should possess Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university with not less than 55% marks. Those awaiting MLIS results also could apply, but they will be inducted for training only on production of passing with the required marks. Interested candidates may apply with full particulars, on or before 30 October 2010, to The Perosnnel & Administration, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode , IIMK Campus P.O., Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode- 673570, KERALA. The Library & Information Center (LIC) at IIMK is a world class Learning Resource Center with its unique blending of the traditional library with the advanced digital collections and services. It has been able to fetch worldwide recognitions and laurels. IIMK is presently the South Asia Coordinator for the renowned Greenstone Digital Library Software, on behalf of UNESCO (http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in) The Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) at IIMK runs several national/international projects and training programmes. With regards, Sreekumar -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) [Ex - Visiting Professor, University of Malaya] Librarian & Head, Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in . . . ..... : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Medical librarians month
by Sangeeta Narang 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear professionals, There are certain days, weeks, months that are important for us viz. Fathers' Day, Mothers' Day, Librarians' Day, Open Access Week and so on. Like wise in U.S NLM declared October 2010 as Medical Librarians Month like wise we in our country also need to have one such day to make our existence felt. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles10/index.html Through your forum i wish to congratulate all those professionals who took to medical librarianship. Also i wish you all an eventful Open Access Week (18-24 October) http://www.openaccessweek.org/ Sangeeta Narang Librarian Grade -I AIl India Institute of Medical Sciences http://wwwhealthinformationresources.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on TQM in Digital Libraries
by Mailing List Admin 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:01:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> National Seminar on "Total Quality Management in Digital Libraries" Organized by � Thiagarajar School of Management(TSM), Madurai � & � SALIS Madurai Chapter � Date: 27th Oct 2010 Venue: TSM Registration: free (first-cum-first serve basis only) Sponsored by � National Library Culcutta, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India � Areas to be covered: � TQM concepts and Principles Stages of TQM ISO 2001: 2008 Quality indicators TQM in Digital Libraries Implementation of TQM � Faculty: Experts in the Field � For Further details, please contact: S.SRIDHAR, LIBRARIAN, THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, CENTER FOR HIGHER LEARNING, PAMBAN SWAMY NAGAR, THIRUPPARANKUNDRAM, MADURAI - 625 005 cel:9442939281

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Service providers for Koha and Resource Space
by Richa Srivastava 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderator Kindly post this message to the forum. I would highly appreciate if one could help me identify the service providers for Koha and resource space installation and customization for Ahmedabad area. -- Best wishes ऋचा Richa Srivastava -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Annual Conference of KMLA
by shashi bhat 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderater, Kindly arrange to publish the following.Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 3rd Annual Conference of Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) will be held at A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, (constituent college of Nitte University) Deralakatte, Mangalore on 28th & 29th January 2011 in association with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Established by late Justice K.S. Hegde as a part of Nitte Education Trust in 1985, the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences has made rapid progress in the field of Dental Education, Dental & Oral Health Care systems and research. The Institution along with its group of satellite Centers spread over 4 districts of Karnataka and North Kerala region has been highly successful in producing quality Professionals with a motto “Service to Humanity”. The vision of Justice K.S. Hegde has become reality under the able leadership by his dynamic son Sri N. Vinaya Hegde. In the year 2008, the Dental College was recognized as Deemed University by the UGC, and the Nitte University was thus formed. At present there are 7 Health science institutions under Nitte University, and 17 other institutions imparting education in various disciplines under the umbrella of Nitte Education Trust and also 17 rural health centres for the benefit of public health. The Institution is located at Deralakatte around 12 K.M. from Mangalore City, in a sprawling campus surrounded by beautiful scenic natural greenery. The institution is celebrating its “Silver Jubilee” year in 2010.Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) [KMLA] was established in the Year 1993, it is only the professional body representing all the Librarians of Health Science Institutions in Karnataka State affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and other deemed Universities. KMLA has been actively involved in imparting training and functioning for the welfare of the professional development of the Health Science Librarians to keep abreast of latest knowledge. About the Conference: Medical librarians in this era have to keep pace with fast changing digital and health care environments with innovative information, structuring and technological aptitude. It is not just learning or providing access to information, it is equally important that medical librarians have to undertake service orientation, which requires excellent communication skills and teaching ability. Hence medical librarians are expected to be web managers and medical informatics experts. This Conference would form a basis for learning the advances in Health Sciences in a librarian’s perspective. The theme of the conference: Advances in Health Science Librarianship Sub themes: Resources · Open Access Initiatives · Consortia Approach · E-resources · Institutional repositories Services · Networking · Specialized Services · Information Literacy Technology · Web2.0 · IT application in Libraries Any related topic of the theme or Sub-Theme Call for papers: Submission Guidelines: · Original paper on the above themes and sub themes are invited. · The papers should be submitted electronically. · The paper should consists of Title of the paper, name (s) of the author/s and their address with e-mail ID · Abstract should be of 150-200 words followed by at least 5 Keywords, Full Text and References. · All the papers should be MS word single spaced, 12 points font size, Times New Roman not exceeding 3000 -5000 words. All the Information Professionals/Librarians, Users, Health Science professionals and Traders (Traders to submit scientific presentation not product information) are requested to submit papers on or before 31st October 2010 to the following address: Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah Director of the Conference, KMLA- 2011 Principal Librarian & Info. Officer NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalure Tel: 080-26564598 M: 9448040805 E-mail: siddahass(a)gmail.com ; kmla2011(a)gmail.com (Note: Only registered delegates can present paper) Registration Details: Registration fee: (entitles for conference kit, participation in scientific deliberation; breakfast, lunch & refreshments) KMLA Members: Rs. 500.00 Non member: Rs. 1000.00 (*Those who become members on the spot also get concession) Participants can register by sending filled in registration form & DD in favor of “The Dean, ABSMIDS” payable at Mangalore Further information please contact: Mrs. Shashikala K. Organizing Secretary, KMLA-2011 Library & Information Centre A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralaktte, Mangalore - 575 018 Ph (O): 0824- 2204963; 2204572 (ext.234) Mobile: 9448869047 Fax: 0824 – 2204776 E-mail: kmla2011(a)gmail.com or shashilib(a)yahoo.co.in With Regards, Mrs. Shashikala K Librarian, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Constituent college of Nitte University, Derlakatte, Mangalore - 575018. Ph: 0824-2204572, 2204963 (ext.-234) Res: 0824-2202133 Mob: +919448869047. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Attendant Post in TIFR
by VINAYAK GONJARE 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

** *Dear All,* ** * TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH National Centre of the Government of India for Nuclear Science & Mathematics Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 Advertisement No. 17/2010 * *WORK ASSISTANT** :* One Post [Unreserved] ; Pay Band : (PB-1) : Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay : Rs.1800/- ; TME : Rs.12,360/- ; HQ : Mumbai. *Qual* : S.S.C. *OR* Equivalent. *Desirable* : Knowledge of photocopying and basic library science skills preferred. *Exp.* : One year experience. *Job Requirements* : Job responsibilities include processing, shelving and shifting of books/journal volumes, photocopying of journal articles etc., packing of parcels, attending desk duties on shifts/holidays and also on normal working days whenever required. Other routine jobs of an Attendant * * *Age* : Below 28 years. for more detail, pl find the attached file Thanks and Regards Vinayak Gonjare 8097852491 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Training and Certification - Nov & Dec
by savitra sirohi 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

All, We are offering a Koha training and certification program at Mumbai and Bangalore. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha - To test and certify their readiness to use Koha This is a 3 day program, covering the key modules and functions in Koha. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 70% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills certificate. The current workshop schedule is as follows: Mumbai: 26th to 28th November, 2010 Bangalore: 10th to 12th December, 2010 For more information, including fees, registration and workshop outline please visit this page: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs 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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Forthcoming Book on Koha in Nov 2010
by Shreeni vasu 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this message.. ... Forthcoming book on koha All, A book on Koha - a self-sufficient guide to installing and configuring Koha has been published. The book is published by Packt Publishing and authored by Savitra Sirohi and Amit Gupta from Nucsoft OSS Labs. Several members of the Koha community have been part of the review process. Please visit this page for more details: http://www.osslabs.biz/news/book-koha-published Thanks & Regards, Shreenivas H Eshwar Business Development Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional IT support for Open Source Software Phone: +91 80 32014436 Mobile: +91 9341194112 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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Closing date for IATLIS Conference Papers extended on request till 12 October 2010
by Jagtar Singh 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Through there has been tremendous response for IATLIS Call for conference papers, yet on the repeated request of professional colleagues the last date for receiving the papers has been extended to 12 October 2010. Please note that after this date no request for further extension will be entertained. In fact, the closing date was 07 October 2010, but just to respect the sentiments of our colleagues we have decided to streach ourselves. Please read the call below: IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010 - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS XXVII National Conference of the IATLIS on “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training”, 17-19 November 2010, University of Pune, Pune. Theme: Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few facets of the theme are listed below. Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries LIS Education – Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, levels, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources. Learning styles and teaching methodologies Open and Distance Learning Privatization and commercialization in LIS education Critical appraisal of LIS research Training issues and concerns for LIS Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries Impact of ICTs on LISERT Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT with special reference to south-south cooperation Papers are invited on the theme “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training” and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to these sub-themes only. These sub-themes are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 *(New closing date on request: 12 October 2010).* Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 Conference Dates: 17 – 19 November 2010 Abstracts and full papers should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab). Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com The full paper (including abstract and references) should not be more than three thousand words. Please send your paper both in print and as email attachment (in MS-Word 2003). The full paper should include the title, name, address and contact details of author(s), abstract, and keywords. The paper should be prepared using APA Style Manual. Kindly mention “Paper of ___Surname of first author et al__ for IATLIS 2010 Conference” in the subject line while sending paper as email attachment. The authors of accepted papers will be a sent a Copyright Performa to be duly filled in by them. The authors of accepted papers would have to send the filled in copyright form, along with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) payable at Patiala. In case you are attending the conference, contributor’s copy will be given to you at the conference. For those who cannot make it to the IATLIS Conference, a contributor’s copy will be posted to the first author’s address. Detailed brochure of the conference follows. For further details kindly contact: The President, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab)..Tel: +91-175-3046179. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 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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invitation
by SRELS 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GOC rates
by dipali bipin hindalekar 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Official site of Federation of Publishers and Booksellers Association of India,(FPBAI) http://fpbai.org/ is not working from May 2010 . So from where we get the authentive GOC Rates ? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open positions in Nucsoft OSS Labs
by savitra sirohi 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

All, We are looking to hire 1 senior library science professional to lead our business development efforts in North India. The position is for Delhi. Applicants will have: - About 10 years of experience - MLIS or equivalent educational qualifications - Strong academic record - Strong written and spoken English language skills - Strong computer skills - Some experience in sales or business development - Some experience with software or IT related projects The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to meet revenue targets for our Library related and open source software based solutions and services. The candidate will be expected to work independently initially and gradually build and manage a team in later stages. The role is likely to include the following types of activities: - Leads generation - Sales pipeline management - Sales visits - Demonstration of solutions - Organizing events or conferences - Developing sales channels Applicants will have to go through a rigorous selection process including telephonic and face to face interviews at Mumbai or Bangalore. Those interested can write to me with: - Statement of purpose - Detailed profile Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Head, Nucsoft OSS labs 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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Call for articles & ideas -- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Call for articles & ideas --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News Library Hi Tech News (LHTN), is actively seeking submissions. LHTN is an established (1984+) print and online monthly journal that quickly publishes articles of interest to our international readership. The journal’s major focus is on developments in library technology. Although not formally peer reviewed, LHTN is indexed in Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA), Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA), Scopus, INSPEC, Current Index to Journals in Education and others. Published by Emerald Publishing Group, LHTN is interested in articles of varying lengths, reports from relevant conferences, and case studies of library use of technology. The editors will work with authors that are new to LIS publishing, and those who are seeking outlets for reporting on practical uses of IT in libraries. Publishing your article in LHTN can be “a place to start,” analogous to a “poster session in print” and does not preclude publishing a more fulsome piece in a peer-reviewed journal at a later date. Readers consider LHTN the source to hear what’s coming next in terms of technology development for academic and public libraries. Submissions particularly welcome in the following areas (for example): * New Web Browsers/Search Engines * Virtual Reference/Pilots/Experiments * Library Uses of Skype/VOIP * Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and ILMS * Blogging * Discovery Tools/Federated Search * Library Mobile Applications * EContent/Ebooks/Digital Collections * Social Networks/Collaboration * Virtual Worlds * Instructional Technology * Content Management Systems * Library as Publisher * Twitter Applications for Libraries * Gaming and Simulations * Digital Textbooks * New Library Learning Spaces * Digital Preservation/Data Curation * Virtual Conferencing * Citation Managers * Digital Video * Technology for Library Users with Disabilities * LibGuides and similar products * Data Visualization * EScience/EResearch/Cyberinfrastructure * Open Source Software * Cloud Computing * Metadata and Tagging * Crowdsourcing * Web analytics tools * Web 3.0 and the semantic web For a free sample issue, please see: http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=lhtn We look forward to hearing your ideas, and to reading your submissions for LHTN. Thank you very much, Martin Kesselman and Laura Bowering Mullen, Co-Editors of LHTN martyk[at]rci.rutgers.edu, lbmullen[at]rci.rutgers.edu Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas[at]emeraldinsight.com Further Details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library -- for New Section 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology'
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Digital Preservation Management and Technology --------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library New section in The Electronic Library Section Co-editors: Dr Gillian Oliver and Professor G E Gorman Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Digital preservation management and technology are two inter-related issues confronting all memory institutions: libraries, archives, galleries and museums. Such institutions are addressing very similar questions regarding the management of preservation activities and of preserved artefacts, as well as the technologies required to preserve, disseminate and access these artefacts. For many, this has been the unexpected consequence of rushing to reformat existing collections to enable digital accessibility. Resourcing issues (shortage of expertise, limited availability of funding) are forcing collaborative activity to an unprecedented degree between the distinctly different collecting paradigms represented by these institution types. As the functionality of web technologies and social media software increasingly influence the ways in which these institutions operate, the focus on DPMT, on collaboration between technologists and managers, and on inter-institutional collaboration will increase. It is therefore timely to consider devoting a significant section of an existing journal (The Electronic Library) to capture interest and research in this sector. In time, Digital Preservation Management and Technology may become a full journal, the focus of which will be research in the broad field of digital preservation management and related technologies in this cross-sectoral domain, which includes academic, corporate, government, scientific and commercial contexts. It will address issues relating to the continuity of digital information, including digital objects, metadata and the context of their creation, management and use. It will encompass all purposes for which information is managed by the different occupational groups: as evidence, for accountability, for knowledge and awareness and for pleasure and entertainment. Coverage is intentionally international. The emphasis will be on research and conceptual papers in these fields. Articles should be either conceptual papers or research papers in the region of 3000-6000 words. All submissions will be double-blind peer reviewed. by members of the Editorial Advisory Board. There will be an international Editorial Advisory Board whose specific task will be to double blind peer review submissions. The 20-30 Board members will be from North America, the UK, Australasia, Asia and elsewhere. Please direct submissions to 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology' at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tel. Full information and guidance on using ScholarOne Manuscripts is available on The Electronic Library author guidelines page http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/author_guidelines.htm?id=el Further details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1998 Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas(a)emeraldinsight.com http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request/Urgent
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Kindly arrange to send the following articles: 1. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene,1996;Vol 54;pp. 652-654 2. Oncology,2009;Vol. 76;pp101-111 Thanks. RAKESH SINGH BISEN LIBRARY OFFICER INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE(IIIM) (Formerly Regional Research Laboratory) Canal Road, JAMMU-180 001(J&K)-INDIA rsbisen(a)iiim.res.in library(a)iiim.ac.in bisen.iiim(a)gmail.com Phone(O) 0191-2569000-10;Ext. 262/258 Mobile: 09469210220 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer in October 2010 – Award to Prof. Shalini Urs
by skumar_31＠yahoo.com 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear All The University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA, Mortenson Centre for International Library Programs has a invited Prof. Shalini R. Urs of University of Mysore to be the Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer 2010 during October 2010. The program consists of lecture programmes, Round Table discussions and meetings. The annual lecture series, by a renowned speaker on a topic related to international understanding and libraries, began in 1990 and is one of the highlights of the international events held on the campus. Recognizing her accomplishments and her work in the areas of digital libraries, Prof. Urs has been bestowed with this rare honour- first for an Indian Library Professional. Past Mortenson Distinguished Lecturers are from across the world of intellectuals and library and information professionals including James H. Billington, the thirteenth Librarian of Congress Alex Byrne, president of International Federation of Library Professionals (IFLA 2005-7) , Talat S. Halman well known author and minister for culture in Turkey , and others. Prof. Urs lecture “Shifting terrains, Crossing Boundaries: Digital Libraries are personal and social again! —Is scheduled at 4.00 PM on October 20th followed by a reception. The Round Table discussion is scheduled on October 19th at 1.00 PM. The other programme of activities include WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview; WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview ; Interactive discussion meetings with iSchool at Illinois students and faculty; and dinner with the Mortesnon family and the campus faculty. For more details you may visit - http://www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson/index.html Dr Sanjeev Kumar Dy Director NRC NIFTNewDelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Availability of abridged version
by padma ravishankar 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, Can anybody tell me whether the abridged version of "Ponniyin Selvan" is available. Tell me the publisher who has brought out it in English and in Tamil. The novel was written by Kalki. Thanks Padma Ravishankar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Researchers share our worries about library budget cuts
by mithun raj 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, In the two recent articles published in 'The Scientist', it was interesting to find that scientists of west share our concerns about library budget cuts. Read the opinion of Robert Buckingham, a long-time epidemiologist at NMSU and now dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Saskatchewan "The lifeblood of a university is its library, and cutting library resources is like cutting off oxygen to the brain.......Without this lifeblood, the university will falter and fail." I wonder how many Indian scientists will join them ?! Read further: http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/57728/ *- Library cuts threaten research* http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/57491/ - *Support for UC-Nature ban* -- Mithun Raj M. Junior Research Fellow DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College Post Bangalore -560059 Phone: +919379916419 Alt ids: mithunrajm(a)gmail.com, mithun(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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new E.Mail ID of Prof. Mangla
by shabahat husain 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear colleagues In connection with my message regarding Tagore fellowship award to Prof. P.B. Mangla, it is to bring to your kind notice that his new E.Mail ID is: manglapb(a)rediffmail.com Inconvenience is deeply regretted. Regards Prof Shabahat Husain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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congratulations
by MN Seetharaman 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

M.N. Seetharaman Former Head, Information Centre for Aeronautics National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore Dear Prof. Mangala, Hope you still remember me since it was a long time ago that you visited NAL Library & Info Centre when I was its Head. Extremely thrilled to know about your appointment as the Tagore National Professor in the Knowledge Field. You deserve this high honour, and you have brought credit to our profession. Please accept my hearty congratulations. I have always felt that our Public Libraries should consider providing services to the millions of small businesses/entrepreneurs in the country as they have no libraries of their own. When I was in NAL Library, I had helpied the Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, in establishing a Public Industry Library at the Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore. I hope in your new position you would be able initiate some pilot projects in this direction. With my hearty congratulations, once again, and best wishes M N Seetharaman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NIFT-IFLA International Conference-Call for the Papers
by anand bandi 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this information on LIS forum for the benefit of the LIS Professionals. "The National Institute of Fashion Technology in association with the Art Library section of IFLA is Organising 3 day International Seminar from 15th to 17th February, 2011 at "India Internationa Center" New Delhi.The main theme of the conference is on "User Empowerment through Digital Technologies" which is one of the focussed topic highly debatable in present changed scenirio of the profession. For more information and for the details of the conference may visit NIFT Website www.nift.ac.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.nift.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation
by SRELS 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges
by Francis Jayakanth 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:54:29 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear Members, The Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) is organizing a one-day National Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges, on Friday 29th October 2010; 9.00 hrs. to 16.00 hrs. At the Seminar Hall, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar, Bangalore 560040 The objective of the Symposium is to provide an effective platform to learn, discuss, debate and develop a broad understanding of the next generation libraries and the technologies that drive such libraries. The program is designed in the form of a panel discussion. The panelists will comprise of experts from industry & academia. The discussion topics will include: - Next Generation Information Sources: Content, Access,Pricing, trends and Promotion & Usage - Next Generation Library Services: New model for library services based on library .2.0 - User expectations and required skills for managing the next generation libraries. On behalf of KALA, we invite your active participation in the symposium. The registration form is appended to this message. Registration Fee ---------------- Members of KALA and other professional associations - INR 250 Others - INR 350 Thanks and regards, For KALA: Ananda T.Byrappa Hon. General Secretary, KALA ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com Rajendra Babu H Hon. Joint Secretary, KALA Rajendra.Babu(a)capco.com Francis Jayakanth Hon. Vice President KALA franc(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in _________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM ----------------- Name (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms.): Designation: Institution /Organization: Mailing Address: E-mail: Phone: (R)__________________(O)___________________(M)______________ Payment Details*: Bank Daft No. __________ dated _________ Amount (Rs.) ____________ (*Drawn in favour of KALA, payable at Bangalore Drawn on (Bank) __________________________________________________ Signature Registration form should be mailed to: Karnataka State Library Association, # 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010

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Workshop on Academic Writing & Publication Workshop for Research Students
by Pawan Agrawal 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

*Dear library professionals* *Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar *in collaboration with *ICSSR-Western Regional Centre, Mumbai *organizes *Academic Writing & Publication Workshop **for **Research Students* *Between **November 14 to 20, 2010* Applications are invited for the Academic Writing and Publication Workshop for Research Students that will be held at Central University of Gujarat from November 16 to 20, 2010 . The workshop will be held in collaboration with ICSSR –Western Regional Centre and will offer research students in colleges and universities an opportunity to learn and discuss the techniques of research writing and publication. The workshop will (i) help participants understand how to structure research papers effectively, (ii) enhance their ability to critique, edit and review their own work, and (iii) familiarize them with the academic publication process. The themes that will be covered would include: - Writing a proposal - Review of literature - Critiquing a manuscript- Different perspectives - Information search - Citation styles, using end notes and foot notes - Analyzing data – qualitative and quantitative - Preparing a manuscript for publication - Organizing the argument - Different styles of writing - Making abstracts, synopsis *Resource Persons:* This workshop will be conducted by resource persons eminent in the field of social sciences who have experience in writing, editing and publishing research papers. The workshop will be structured as an intensive mix of lectures and discussions. The focus will be on interactive participation. *Who Is Eligible?* Students who have registered for M.Phil/Ph.D. in any university in the field of social sciences and who are preferably at the writing stage of their dissertation/thesis. *Applicants must submit one draft research paper or research proposal of about 2500 words to 4000 words (including footnotes/endnotes and references) that they have written along with their applications. Applications without the draft paper will not be considered. * *Travel and Accommodation:* Outstation participants will be paid travel by III AC by train from their place to Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar and back. *Application form* can be downloaded from * http://www.cug.ac.in/workshop2010* * * *Registration Fee: * Please submit a demand draft of Rs.150/- as processing fee (non-refundable) in favour of “Central University of Gujarat”, payable at Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, along with the application form. Selected candidates will have to pay an additional Rs. 500/- as registration fee after they are informed about their selection. *Important Dates:* Last date for Receipt of Applications: *15 October 2010* Date for informing applicants of selection: *1 November 2010. * Please send your application forms to : Prof. N.Rajaram, Coordinator, Academic Writing Workshop-2010, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030. Tel No: 079-23260208 Fax: 079-23260076. Email: aww2010(a)cug.ac.in -- Join hands, Join eLibrarian www.grou.ps/elibrarian Thanks and Regards ------ Pawan R. Agrawal Librarian Takshshila Centre for Learning Transpek Silox Industry Ltd. Kalali Road- Atladra Vadodara- 390012 Ph. 9376135580 http:\\www.grou.ps/elibrarian -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010): Web 2.0 technologies for Library Services
by shivaram gowda 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees, and its alumni, cordially invites you to the 6th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010). This year’s seminar will be on Web 2.0 Technologies for library services. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010): Web 2.0 technologies for Library Services Date: November 13, 2010 (Saturday) Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Target audience: Students of Library & Information Science course or its equivalent & budding information professionals. Seminar coverage: The Seminar is being conducted with an intention to create awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about the latest developments in the field of Information and Communication technologies applicable to LIS profession. This year's Seminar will give an overview on Web 2.0 technology tools like RSS feeds, Wikis, Mashup, Blogs, etc., and customize those to Library & Information services. There will also be a session dealing with career building strategies and alternate carrier opportunities for LIS professionals. Registration fee: Rs. 150/- for Students and Rs. 350/- for budding professionals. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Number of participants restricted to 40 (due to Space constraint), it will be first come first served basis. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/ Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/registration2010.html With regards NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Tagore National Fellowship to Prof. P.B.Mangla (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 04:45:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Dear colleagues It is with great pleasure, i wish to inform all library professionals that as a part of the 150th celeberations of Rabindranath Tagore ,Govt. of India, Ministry of Culture has awarded Tagore National Fellowships to some eminent persons in select fields of Knowledge.� Prof. P.B. Mangla is a natural choice in Library and Information Science. This Fellowship is for a term of 2 years. He will be working on a Project about Public Library Service for Delhi in attachment with RRRLF.He will be paid honorarium + Contingent expenses to complete the project.� People willing to congratulate Prof. Mangla on this prestigious award may contact him on :� Telephone: 098103110151 E. Mail: manglapb(a)gmail.com Prof Shabahat Husain Department of Library and Information Sc A.M.U. Aligarh

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27th Annual Convention of SIS & Conference on "Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation"
by narayan ghosh 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Invitation for participation and call for papers: Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation (Papers are invited on concepts, working models and case studies) Organized by: The Society for Information Science (SIS) in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) and Bose Institute (BI), Kolkata Date: 24th to 26th November, 2010 Venue: J C Ray Auditorium, IICB & MLS Hall, IACS, Kolkata Theme: Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation Areas Covered: Open Access Initiatives Open Access: Paths & Players Open Access Repositories Open Access: Data Harvesting /Mining Open Knowledge Network Open Source Software and DiscoveryOpen Standards Open Source Licensing and DiffusionOpen Innovation Important dates: Full paper submission - 31st October, 2010 Last date for registration - 9th November, 2010 Details can be viewed at: http://www.sisconference2010.org Regards, N C Ghosh Organizing Secretary, SIS Conference, 2010 Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata CSIR, Govt. of India 4, Raja Subodh C Mullick Road, Kolkata - 700032 Phone: (033) 24995713/2473-3491/3493, Extn.713/769 Mobile: 09432248877 E-mail: ncghosh@iicb.res.in;narayanghosh@yahoo.co.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library Automation Package and Discovery Tool at NCSI from 29th November to 3rd December
by Anuradha.K.T. 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Apologies for cross posting A workshop of one week duration on Library Automation Package (LAP) and it's Integration with Discovery Tool is organised at National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from November 29th to December 3rd, 2010. For more details click on: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshops/ Topics covered: # Linux: An overview; Ubuntu installation and basic commands in Ubuntu # Installation of Library Automation Package PhpMyBibli (PMB) on Ubuntu # Overview of Staff-Client module and OPAC in PMB # Installation of Discovery Tool: Vufind # Integration of Vufind into PMB Last date for registration: Before 5th November, 2010 the registration fee has to reach us. For online registration click on: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshops/register.html or send a mail to workshop(a)dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Workshop Coordinator: Dr. Anuradha.K.T. National Centre for Science Information Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012 anu(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Phone:(+91-80) 22933274/22932511 Fax: (+91-80) 23601426/23600683

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Advertisement of NET Exam (Dec, 2010)
by Bairam Khan 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this message. The advertisement of UGC-NET (Dec-2010) has bee notified. The last date of On-line application is 25th Oct. and Last date for receiving the print out of online Application is 1st Nov. For details please visit: http://www.ugcnetonline.in/ Bairam Khan Assistant Librarian Gr-II Central Library, Golapbag The University of Burdwan PIN-713104, W.B., India Cell No.- +91-9434585286 E-mail-bubairamkhan(a)gmail.com, bairamkhan(a)hotmail.com -- _______________________________________________ Search for products and services at: http://search.mail.com -- 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 Training Workshop on "Personality Development" on October 20th and 21st 2010 at IWSB, Greater Noida U P
by shweta pande 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Dear Moderator Please circulate the information among all professionals . Dear All, It has been correctly said that “First impression is the last impression” but how well, we all present ourselves it varies from person to person. As we all Library & Professionals are perfect with our knowledge and experiences, usually the lacking part which one or the other comes across is the art of presenting ourselves in front of others. Personality grooming is not homework of one or two days, it all the way comes from few skills and learning’s like Communication skill, Negotiation skill, Body Language etc. Keeping this thought in our mind we tried to give a platform to the Library Professionals to groom themselves and learn few things on Personality Development. So, It is our pleasure to share with you that INDUS WORLD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Greater Noida is going to organize a Two Day National Training Workshop on "Personality Development" for Library & Information Professionals on October 20th & 21st, 2010. I hope it would be awakening to the inner potential to the Library & Professionals of India. This will enrich the experience of the participants and it is expected that they will return to their workplaces as changed people who will fulfill their potential and become the professionals they are meant to be. IWSB (Indus World School of Business) has been started with a mission to create well-rounded, open and responsible entrepreneurial leaders who can be growth catalysts in organizations, businesses and markets through leadership in thought and action. This is reflected in virtually every aspect of the Institute. The environment at IWSB encourages openness, accountability, risk taking and innovation. IWSB runs under the aegis of the Career Launcher Education Foundation, and is promoted by Career Launcher Group, a leading edu-corporate of Asia that has business operations in diverse areas in the field of education. The participants nominated for this program are expected to find it a great learning and sharing experience, due to the content and context, (details given in the attached Brochure and Format for making Nominations), with variety of topics and eminent speakers, having long experiences in Academics, Library and Industry field. I believe you and your colleague will benefit a lot from this workshop. I request you to send some nomination(s) from your Institute to encourage me in my endeavor. We look forward to your presence and participation to make the Workshop a success in achieving its goal. We are also providing transportation facility from Noida Sector 37 Detail information : www.iwsb.in Thanks With Best Regards, Yours truly, Dr. Rajesh KumarLibrarian Knowledge Resource Center Indus World School Of Business 15-A ,Knowledge Park II Greater Noida-201308,UP 0120-3969600(O) M-9899806543 drjharajeshtql(a)blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy at Calibre Academy
by padma ravishankar 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Dear Friends, There is a vacancy for the post of Librarian at Calibre Academy ( Mrs. YGP School) for the Junior section. Kindly contact me for further details. Yours faithfully, Padma RavishankarLibrarianCalibre AcademyPh: 9884910980 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help: Required Article from Packaging Technology and Science
by Tejasvini.Ranadive＠ril.com 02 Oct '10

02 Oct '10

Kindly share if the following paper is available with any one of you! Effect of package light transmittance on vitamin content of milk. Part 2: UHT whole milk 1. Alexander Saffert1,*, Gabriele Pieper1, Jan Jetten2 2. Packaging Technology and Science 3. Volume 21, Issue 1, pages 47-55, January/February 2008 Thanks & Regards, Tejasvini Ranadive Reliance Industries Ltd., Central Library, Patalganga Manufacturing Division Rasayani 410220 District: Raigad MAHARASHTRA - INDIA Tel: 02192256270 tejasvini.ranadive(a)ril.com<mailto:tejasvini.ranadive@ril.com> "Confidentiality Warning: This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). are confidential. and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient. you are hereby notified that any review. re-transmission. conversion to hard copy. copying. circulation or other use of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient. please notify the sender immediately by return email. and delete this message and any attachments from your system. Virus Warning: Although the company has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email. The company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachment." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Conference on WIS - University of Mysore - OOD Permission to College Librarians
by N.S. Harinarayana 02 Oct '10

02 Oct '10

Dear Professional, As you are aware, the University of Mysore is organising "International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Sceintometrics" during October 19-22, 2010. There has been an overwhelming response to the conference. Delegates from all over India have already registered for the conference. There will be a conglomeration of informetricians and bibliometricians from all over the world. More than 50 foreign delegates from different parts of the world are expected to join the conference. Eugene Garfield, the inventor of Citation Index, has consented to be honorary keynote chair. Alexander Pudovkin, one of the closest associate of Eugene Garfield will deliver the Keynote. Papers will be presented by galaxy of researchers from India and abroad. Taking cognizance of the significance of the Conference, Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka has sanctioned OOD for librarians during October 19-22, 2010. A copy of the order is available on the Conference Website (http://www.collnet-mysore.in) It is hereby requested to the library professional to take advantage of this permission and register themselves for the conference. For more details visit our website at http://www.collnet-mysore.in. For further clarification one can contact the Organizing Secretary, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore (Office Phone: 0821-2419389). -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- 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 SCIENTOMETRICS 25-27th Oct. 2010
by DR. SHIVAPPA SANGAM 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Could you post the following workshop announcement? Thank you Dr. S. L. Sangam, Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad-580 003 INDIA Ph: 91+836+2443846(R) 91+836+2215260, 2742291 (O) *************************************************** "National Workshop on Scientometrics" Under UGC/SAP 25-27th Octorber 2010 　 ORGANISED BY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD – 580 003, KARNATAKA Venue The Workshop will be conducted at Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Themes of the Workshop: Scientometrics, Metric Studies, Software, Data Analysis Tools and Techniques Subfields: - Concept of Scientometrics - Quantitative analysis of S & T innovations / Data Analysis and Interpretation - Bibliometric laws and distributions, Mathematical models of communication or collaboration - Growth of Literature / Growth Model - Citation Analysis – Databases, SCI, Web of Science, SCOPUS etc. - Science Policy and collaboration / Techniques for Collaboration Studies - Science and Technology Indicators - Obsolescence of Literature - Bibliometric / Scientometric Portrait Target Audience: In this workshop most of the sessions are focused on hands-on experience. Hence, it would be useful to the Librarians/LIS Teachers/Information Scientists. The total number of participants is limited to FIFTY. The selection will be on first-come first-served basis. Registration Details Registration Fees: Rs. 500/- The registration fee covers workshop kit, accommodation, boarding and local transport. Accompanying person shall not be entitled for workshop kit. The Demand Draft along with duly filled Registration Form should be sent on or before 15th October 2010. Organizing Committee: Chief Patron: Dr. S. K. Saidapur F. A. Sc. FNA, VC Patron: Dr. S. B. Hinchigeri Registrar Organising Secretary Dr. S. L. Sangam Professor and Chairman Dept. of Library & Information Science Karnatak University, Dharwad – 580 003 KARNATAKA STATE Phone: 0836 2215260 (O); E-mail: shivappa9(a)gmail.com Co-Organising Secretary Dr. B.D. Kumbar Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science Karnatak University, Dharwad – 580 003 KARNATAKA STATE Phone: 0836 2215260 (O); -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help: Required NACE Paper
by Tejasvini.Ranadive＠ril.com 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

Kindly share if the following paper is available with any one of you! "Stree corrosion cracking of Monel in HF acid" by Copson and Chung in NACE Thanks & Regards, Tejasvini Ranadive Reliance Industries Ltd., Central Library, Patalganga Manufacturing Division Rasayani 410220 District: Raigad MAHARASHTRA - INDIA Tel: 02192256270 tejasvini.ranadive(a)ril.com<mailto:tejasvini.ranadive@ril.com> "Confidentiality Warning: This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). are confidential. and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient. you are hereby notified that any review. re-transmission. conversion to hard copy. copying. circulation or other use of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient. please notify the sender immediately by return email. and delete this message and any attachments from your system. Virus Warning: Although the company has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email. The company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachment." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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General Body Meeting Notice - KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA)
by Francis Jayakanth 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:23:42 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear KALA Members, The General body meeting of KALA is scheduled on Friday 29th October 2010 5:00 PM at the Seminar Hall, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar (RPC Layout), Vijayanagar, Bangalore 560040 You are requested to attend the meeting. Please see the detailed meeting agenda below Thanking you and anticipating your cooperation and active participation. Agenda 1. Presentation & approval of Report on KALA activities during the years 2008-09 and 2009-10. 2. Presentation & approval of details of revenue & expenditure for the years 2008-09 and 2009-10. 3. Conducting of Election to the Governing Body & Announcement of results. 4. Any other matter. Yours Truly, Ananda T.Byrappa General Secretary, KALA Email: anand.byrappa(a)gmail.com Note: Details of Election Process & Self Nomination form follows ________________________________________________________________ KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) Details of Election Process Dear Member, The Current Governing Body of the Karnataka State Library Association has completed its 2-year tenure. It is time to elect a new Governing Body. A nomination form is appended to this letter. If you are keen to participate actively in the functioning of the Association for the next two years, you are requested to self-nominate for any of the following posts. If the number of nominations received exceeds the maximum limit, there will be an election and the Election Officer who has been nominated for the purpose will conduct the election. 1. Office Bearers i) President 1 Post ii) Vice-President 2 Posts iii) General Secretary 1 Post iv) Joint Secretary 2 Posts v) Treasurer 1 Post 2. Governing Council Members - 08 3. Date of Election: Friday, October 2010 (29.10.2010), 6.00 P.M. onwards 4. Venue: Seminar Hall, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar (RPC Layout) Vijayanagar, Bangalore 560040 5. The last date to submit (& reach) the nominations to election officer is Saturday 23rd October 2010 by 5:00 P.M. 6. The last date for withdrawal of the nominations is Friday 29th October 2010 by 4.00 P.M. 7. Members desirous to contest for the above posts of KALA should submit the self-nominations (format appended) to the election officer 8. Separate nominations (self) should be submitted for each post 9. The members contesting the elections to the said posts must be physically present at the premise/venue of election. 10. The decision of the election officer is final in all matters of election process. 11. For any other details contact the Election Officer. Mrs. Sita Lakshmi Chinnappa, Election Officer. KALA Contact Address: Mrs. Sita Lakshmi Chinnappa Krystal Meadows, 3556, Flat 2B Dhoopanahalli 3rd Cross, HAL II Stage, Bangalore-560038 Mobile: 9845042582, (R) 25281815, E-mail: slc(a)indegene.com slc33in(a)yahoo.co.in _________________________________________________________________________ Self Nomination form ____________________ KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) I, (Address) would like to nominate myself as a candidate for the ...... .........position of the Karnataka State Library Association for the years 2010-2012. I am a Life / Ordinary Member of KALA for one/ two / more than two years. I abide by the Rules formulated for the election of Members for the Governing Body of the Association. Place: Date : Signature

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CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st Oct 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

Dear all, The 11th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st Oct 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-10-01.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= -- The Fog over the Grimpen Mire: Cloud Computing and the Law -- Building A Hospital Out Of Bits And Bricks -- Security Starts in the Cloud -- Project 10^100 -- Virtualization Management: 5 Tools That Matter Most -- Seven Firefox Plug-ins That Improve Online Privacy -- 10 Steps to Easier Access Management -- Information Security and the Balanced Scorecard -- U.S. Explores Transformative Future Internet Architectures -- RFID-Fitted Recycling Bins Enforce Environmental Laws -- FAQ: IT and organizational change management -- FAQ: Agile practices and their role in software development -- IFRS compliance guide for the Indian CIO -- Top 10 terms every parent of teenagers should know -- Examples of different Marketing Terms -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- Call For Papers -- IT Events -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-10-01 =============== 1. State the first UID no. recently allotted at the Tembhli village in Maharashtra 2. ----- is the official name of BlackPad from RIM 3. ------ is the trade group which represents a number of software makers and aims to stop copyright infringement of software produced by its members 4. Identify the company whose Tagline is “Delighting You Always” 5. Who has co-authored the book “The March of Mobile Money” with Mehul Desai Email your answers by 12th Oct 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-10-01”. Please provide your full address and contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-09-16 =============================== Ping, BlackPad, BSNL 3G, Knol, Nicholas Negroponte Mr. K.K. Prasad from Bangalore is the first one to answer correctly and Ms. V. Meera from Coimbatore is the lucky winner. They will receive a cheque for Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems shortly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the post of Library Assistant.
by Vandana Khandelwal 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

The Moderator, LIS-FORUM Sir, Please announce the following vacant Position in LIS-FORUM on urgent basis. Dear all Professional Greetings of the day. Invites application for the post of "Lib. Assistant" (2 position) Location - MAEERS MAE Alandi (D) Pune Experience : Minimum 2-5 years Qualification : Graduate in Library Science. Job Profile : Sound Technical Knowledge and ready to work in second (Night) shift. Willing to stay in Alandi. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience on or before 05/10/2010 through email. Email ID k.vandanasharma(a)gmail.com Regards Librarian MAE, Alandi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Transfer your Bloglines Feed Subscriptions to Google Reader
by sandeep bhavsar 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

Respected All Bloglines sevice will remain accessible until Nov 1, 2010 More detail can be found on the Ask.com blog - http://blog.ask.com. It is always better to take the backup of all your subscribed feed. Kindly go through the presentation http://webmail.vpmthane.org/moodle/ and transfer your Bloglines subscribed feed to Google Reader. Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librariantg Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9029 345777 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Jobs in Library and Information Science in India] Assistant Librarian at B.R..
by Mailing List Admin 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:11:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Sri Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> Last date: 30th October 2010. Assistant Librarian (1 post) PB 3/Rs. 15600-39100+ AGP Rs. 6000 Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience: (1) Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ documentation or an equivalent professional degree with atleast 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC 7 point scale plus a consistently good academic record, and knowledge in computerization of library. (2) Qualifying the national‐level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. However, candidates having Ph.D. from recognized university are exempted from the condition of NET. Professional Assistant (2 posts) PB 2/Rs. 930034800+ GP Rs. 4200 Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience: (1) M.Lib Science/MLISE or quivalent with 50% marks: OR Master’s degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/any other discipline with 50% and B.Lib. Science with 50% marks. (2) Experience in Library of repute and good knowledge of Library. Candidates fulfilling the qualifications and experience may apply on the prescribed application form available on the University website: www.aud.ac.in. The candidates shortlisted for interview will be paid both ways second class train fare by the shortest route to the outstation candidates invited for interview on production of tickets. Separate applications for each post superscribing the post applied for on the envelope may be sent latest by 30th October 2010 at the following address. Registrar, Ambedkar University, Delhi, Sector9, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110 077 Source: Ascent, TOI, Delhi, 29 Sep, 2010 -- Posted By Sri Badan Barman to Jobs in Library and Information Science in India at 9/29/2010 02:11:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Latest Impact Factors of Current Science & EPW?
by Sridhar Gutam 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

Dear All, Could anyone please inform me what are the Latest Impact Factors of Current Science & EPW? Thanks & Regards Sridhar _________________________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, PG Dip Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotechnology (WIPO) Scientist Unit of Simulation and Informatics Indian Agricultural Research Institute Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 Mobile: +91-9582791355 http://www.iari.res.in; http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICLAM 2011 call for papers and participation
by ICLAM 2011 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

*NIFT** in collaboration with IFLA - Art Libraries Section * Organises *ICLAM 2011 (**International conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums*) *Theme : User Empowerment through Digital Technologies February 15 to 17, 2011** Venue : India International Centre, New Delhi* : The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will organize an international conference in collaboration with the *Art Libraries Section* of the *International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions** (IFLA)* from *February 15 to 17, 2011* in New Delhi. The venue of the conference is the centrally located and prestigious cultural hub of Delhi - the India International Centre. The theme of the conference is User Empowerment through Digital Technologies. This is the first conference in the series titled “* International** conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM)*” and NIFT’s third initiative to promote cross-sectoral collaborations in the knowledge sector in India. Empowerment of users is the key concern of all professionals in the heritage sector. At present the most challenging issue is serving the technology-empowered users who easily metamorphose from consumers to creators or producers of information. Libraries, Museums and Archives continuously empower their systems and services with dynamic digital technologies to serve the users more effectively. This conference will offer a forum to discuss the theme of empowerment of users from multiple perspectives – ranging from user interface technologies to empowerment of disadvantaged user communities. The issue of empowerment is also related to affordability and sustainability of digital technologies particularly in this age of financial instability. Library & Information professionals and conservators, as end users of open source and commercial software, will also discuss trends and problems. Various infrastructural, organizational and technological options including partnerships of various sectors will also be discussed. *Call for Papers* Papers and presentations are invited on the following topics related to each listed sub-theme (in bold): (More sub-themes and topics will be added. Papers on related topics are also welcome) *Emergence of the Technology-Empowered Users: * · Changing roles of Users in Libraries, Archives & Museums · Information seeking behaviour of Users : Emerging Trends · New roles & identities for Librarians, Archivists & Conservators *Empowering Users of Libraries, Archives & Museums:* · User Interface Technologies : Emerging Trends · Social Media for Empowerment: Web2.0 & beyond · Management of User-generated contents in Libraries & Museums * Building Information Repositories : Emerging Trends in Technologies* · Digital Preservation Technologies : Emerging Trends · Building Institutional Repositories : Strategies for future · Open Source vs. Commercial software *Re-defining Rights of Users of Libraries : Perspectives of Creators, Mediators and Users* · Freedom of Access to Information · Copyright & Fair Use · IPR & Digital resources *Serving the Empowered Users in Libraries & Information Centres* · Relevance of Conventional Library services to Web - empowered Users · Information Literacy Programmes · Special services for Users with Special Needs · Marketing information services to the empowered users · Branding & Promoting Institutional repositories *Open Access Publishing : A tool for Empowerment* * * · Open Access Publishing of Books · Scholarly Communication & Open Access Publishing · Sustainability of Open Access Initiatives · Future of e-journals & e-books : Emerging Integrated format * * * * *Bridging the Digital Divide** among Users : Roles of Libraries & Information Centres* · Economic barriers to Information Access · Empowerment of Disadvantaged User Communities · Roles of Public Libraries & Information Centres in the Rural Sector · Transcending the language barriers through digital technologies *Partnerships for Empowerment & Libraries* · Sustainable Digitisation Projects · Public & Private Partnerships for Digit al Libraries · Consortium model of Co-operation *From Collaboration to Convergence:* Networking of Libraries, Museums, Archives and Beyond *One day of Special Parallel Sessions on Heritage Resources in Art Libraries, Archives & Museums * *Cultural heritage** **in Art Libraries, Archives & Museums* · Culture of Heritage Preservation: Eastern & Western perspectives · Changing Patronage : Public & Private funding of Artists & Collections · How authentic is the Art work? The Collector’s nightmare · Marketing Strategies for Visual Resources · Art libraries in Asia & Africa : Problems & Prospects · Public Museums in Asia & Africa : Problems & Prospects · Archives in the Digital Age : Problems & Prospects *Digital Preservation of Cultural heritage* · Conservation of Art works & Handicrafts : Fusion of traditional techniques & modern technologies · Challenges of preservation of Rare books & Manuscripts · Archiving Exhibitions (including various forms of art) · Preserving ‘born digital’ heritage : Emerging trends · Virtual & Physical Environments in Museums · Revival of traditions through Digital Preservation *Special session** **on Conservation of Textiles & Costumes* · *Conservation of Historic Textiles & Costumes : Emerging trends* · *Conservation of Contemporary Designer collections* · *Digital Photography of Textiles & Costumes( including 3-D photography)* · *Business of Textile Conservation* · *Conservator’s role in Revival of traditional Textile crafts * * * Who can participate? Library & Information professionals from special, academic & public libraries, conservators, IT professionals, publishers, authors, educators, students and all users of libraries, information centres, archives and visitors of museums from any part of the world can attend the conference. For more details please visit the website of NIFT www.nift.ac.in Contact persons : Dr. Sanjeev Kumar 011-26542004&2 Nandini Dutta 011-26542146/7 Email : iclam2011(a)nift.ac.in<http://in.mc949.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=iclam2011@nift.ac.in> ; iclam2011(a)gmail.com<http://in.mc949.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=iclam2011@gmail.com> ; -- Head Resource Centre National Institute of Fashion Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi - 110016 Web site : http://www.nift.ac.in -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CWG 2010: Delhi Public Library to organize events for visitors
by Puna Das 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

CWG 2010: Delhi Public Library to organize events for visitors New Delhi: Just four days left for the Commonwealth Games to start. The biggest public library in the country, Delhi Public Library (DPL) will be showcasing the heritage and culture of the national capital region to domestic as well as foreign visitors during the Commonwealth Games. The library is being spruced up for the Games and will manifest the development of Delhi as a centre of power and a vibrant city at cultural crossroads. >From October 1 to 11, the library will be engaged in different activities and conduct some of the events to spread awareness about the importance of books, their management and general knowledge. Some competitions, such as quiz and writing skills, will also be held in the library. Says Madhu Sudan Sharma, a visitor at the library, "This exhibition will provide a good opportunity to see the Delhi of the 1950s and 1960s. I am very excited and eagerly waiting for the event." "The library is a part of the history of Delhi that is why we are preparing for the event. So, people will come here and get to know the real history of the city," said Dr Anjana Chattopadhyay, director general, DPL. The library, located opposite the Old Delhi Railway Station, is a standing testimony to Delhi's growth as a metropolis in the last six decades. During the Games, the library will display rare archival material, audiovisual recordings and rare books from the library, apart from programmes such as the opening ceremony and prize distribution function. "To attract the visitors and people, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee and Tourism Department will release advertisements during the Games," added Chattopadhyay. "We are also planning to put banners at all the library centres and Dilli Haat, so that people get to know about our events." The highlight of the event will be Newseum, a portion that will showcase a selection of newspapers, books, photographs and collection of pictures of historical importance. Visitors will get to see newspapers right from 1952 to 2010. The main attraction will be the rare gramophone records. More than 4,000 records and gramophone players, from old ones to the new digital ones will be shown to the people. "We are trying to highlight the role the library has played in providing people with information and making them aware about Indian culture, society, politics and other parts of life," said Chattopadhyay. Members of the library have been assured that the library would function as usual and books would be issued for reading. One front desk will be set up near the entrance. It will provide all the information and cataloguing facility to visitors who want to get first hand information related to the library. Source: MyNews.in [http://www.mynews.in/News/cwg_delhi_public_library_to_organize_events_for_v…] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO Publishes "ICT Transforming Education: a Regional Guide"
by Puna Das 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

ICT Transforming Education: a Regional Guide By UNESCO's Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education This Regional Guide grew out of a series of meetings of ICT experts convened by UNESCO's Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education to explore pedagogy-technology integration. An outcome of these meetings was the publication of Regional Guidelines on Teacher Development for Pedagogy-Technology Integration (Working Draft) in 2005 under the editorship of Shyamal Majumdar. At the end of 2009, the present author was contracted by the UNESCO Bangkok Office to revise and update these guidelines. However, it soon became apparent that there had been such advances in ICT in education in the intervening years that more than a revision was required. New models of e-learning had appeared and new Web 2.0 tools were influencing pedagogy in classrooms around the world. Rather than a revision, then, a totally new Guide was required. This Regional Guide is the result. The publication is designed to equip teachers and teacher educators with the competencies and resources to use ICT to transform their practices, and the school and education systems. Written for teachers, teacher educators, heads of schools, administrators and Ministry ICT coordinators in the Asia-Pacific region, it draws upon the best practices and lessons learnt in the region. Download Full-text PDF http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001892/189216e.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Library Trainees@Indian Statistical Institute-Kolkata
by Arup Raychaudhury 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

An walk-in-interview will be conducted on 26 October 2010 at 11.45 AM at Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata for recruitment of two (2) Library Trainees on purely temporary basis to work in the Library Unit of the Institute. Qualification: 1st Class Master Degree in Library and Information Science with consistently good academic record. Candidates with knowledge of Computer Programming/Dspace administration/LIBSYS will be given preference. Tenure: The appointment is up to 31 March 2011 which may be extended /terminated subject to availability of funds and depending on performance of the candidates. Pay: Rs 9000.00/month (Consolidated) Age: 35 years Candidates appearing for the interview are required to bring with them the application addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute along with bio-data and attested copies of their certificates. They should also bring the original copies of the certificates for verification of photocopies. Candidates will have to report at the Office of the Library Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 BT Road, Kolkata 700108, on the day of interview 1 hour before the time -- Arup Raychaudhury Library, Documentation & Information Science Division Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700108. INDIA Phone: 91-33-2575-2106 Fax: 91-33-2578-1412 This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Impact Factor
by Mailing List Admin 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:52:56 +0530 From: Amit Thapar <amitt(a)niper.ac.in> FYI The paper highlights role of impact factor as Garfield's major contribution in the field of bibliometrics. Defies impact factor and discusses the criteria fixed for calculating impact factor. Informs the manner in which impact factor can be represented mathematically. Highlights features, uses and role of impact factor in evaluation of research output of CSIR scientists. Lastly, informs about Normalized Impact Factor, a variant of the impact factor. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/10241/4/ALIS%2057%283%29%2029 1-295.pdf Amit Thapar Library & Information Centre National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) (Dept. of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India) Sector-67, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)-160062 InTouch: 0172-2292073 / 9855701060 Blog: http://nipersasnagarlibrary.wordpress.com kkk

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Replay for Emmanuel: Web 2.0/Librarian 2.0
by kannika.gp kannika 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

Dear professionals, Library 2.0 applications supports for Web based library service like RSS, Bookmark, Blog, ext... In India I find out my project RSS implementing IIT Bombay IIT Kharagpur IIM Ahmadabad Blogs implementing IIT Kharagpur central library ext... other than that some Library networks implementing library 2.0 tools for example INFLIBNET implemented Wiki, Weblog, Rss, Instant messaging ext... <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in DNA Bangalore
by Dipti C 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

Dear All, There is an opening at *DNA** **Bangalore*. India's fastest growing English newspaper, DNA- Daily News & Analysis is looking for a dynamic, computer and net savvy Library & Information Science professional for *Research N Archives (RNA) which is the Digital Archives Management and Content Syndication division** *of the company. Ideally Masters Degree in Library & Information Science with 1-2 years experience. Excellent English language skills, Communication skills, Current Affairs & General Knowledge are a must-have. Remuneration will be about 17 - 20K per month. Bangalore candidate will be preferred. Interested candidates may mail their CV to rna(a)dnaindia.net mentioning "Vacancy in DNA Bangalore" in the subject line *within a week.* Thanks & Regards, Dipti Kumari Chaurasia Sr Officer - Research N Archive Diligent Media Corporation Ltd DNA, Pestige Solitaire, Ground Floor 6, Brunton Road, Off M G Road Bangalore – 560025 Website: http://www.dnaindia.com, http://www.epaper.dnaindia.com, http://www.3dsyndication.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Issue of "Annals of Library and Information Studies"
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

NISCAIR has brought out a Special Issue of 'Annals of Library and Information Studies'. Guest Edited by Prof. S. Arunachalam, the September 2010 issue of 'Annals of Library and Information Studies' includes contributions of Tibor Braun, Wolfgang Glänzel and András Schubert; Leo Egghe; Peter Jacso; Loet Leydesdorff; Katherine McCain; Henk Moed; Ronald Rousseau; John Willinsky; BK Sen;T.V. Prabhakar, V Balaji and Lavanya Kiran Neelam; B M Gupta; K C Garg and others. Full text of the issue is available at: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/10230 G. Mahesh Scientist, NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inviting applications for the post of 'Assistant Librarian' at Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
by girish kunkur 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Kindly release the following announcement in the LIS Forum Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai invites applications from the deserving candidates for the post of Assistant Librarian for its Learning and Resource Centre. Eligibility: M.L.I.Sc / B.L.I.Sc. with one or two years experience in a good library. The applicants should be good in IT skills and possess good proficiency in English. The interested candidates can send their CVs along with a passport size photograph to giridhar.kunkur(a)welingkar.org or by courier to the following address: Giridhar Kunkur Librarian Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research L.Napoo Road, Matunga (Central), Mumbai- 400 019 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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First public library in Kerala hosted online catalogue using Koha.
by jasim s 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

** Navodayam Public Library, Kollam District has selected Koha ( www.koha-community.org) for their integrated library system. This is the first public library in Kerala hosted online catalogue using Koha open source library management system. This library affiliated under Kerala State Library Council. Shri. A. Shajahan, District Collector, Kollam inagurated the automated library. Shri. M.A. Baby, Honourable State Education Minister was the chief guest of the function. The project funded under the category of 'Malayalam Computing' and 'Ente Gramam (My Village)' initiative started by Kerala IT Mission. This project completed with the coordination of Akshaya (an initiative Kerala State IT Mission) and Open Knowledge Society. Bibliographical details of 10000 Malayalam books can access through OPAC. The project work coordinated by Shri. A. Shajahan, IAS, District Collector, Kollam Shri. Reju Tom Lal, Asst. District Coordinator, Akshaya (Kerala State IT Mission) Shri. Thomas Abraham, President, Open Knowledge Society Shri. Vimal Kumar V, Library Assistant, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Library authority selected Koha due to its following features, Web based interface Unicode support Powerful searching capability (Zebra engine) Library standards compliant No vendor lock in Web 2.0 features Active development process OPAC is available in http://navodayam.in -- Jasimudeen.s Library Assistant MG University Kerala "*Life<http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416542744?tag=acatlif-20&camp=213381&creative=390…>is like a book <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book>: what matters is how good it is, not how long it is".....* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Web 2.0/Librarian 2.0
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D) 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Do we have library applications that supports Librarian 2.0 or Library 2.0 concepts (Web 2.0 Concepts), especially which are designed/developed in India ? Are there any open source/free library application that supports Librarian 2.0 concepts ? Please mention the library which is using them. Regards Emmanuel -- 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] THE IMPACT FACTOR SYNDROME
by Mailing List Admin 25 Sep '10

25 Sep '10

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:34:38 +0530 (IST) From: MP Tapaswi <murari(a)nio.org> Dear Colleagues, I do agree with Shri Sameer Jha's views. But for the QUICK quantitative assessment of the contributions of author(s), this is the only parameter available and hence unless there is any alternative, this practice would continue. I remember Dr. Mashelkar's words when similar argument was made years before (Indian vs International journals). He indicated he is not against Indian Journals but they should raise their competitiveness so that the authors get attracted to them for publishing their science. So one should not equate Indian journals with no (or less) Impact Factor (IF). I also had exchange of thoughts on this with the authors and they admit that they not only benefit by getting IF to their credits but also the impartial refereeing system available with international journals help improving quality of their publication (exceptions apart). As a library professional, I would also like to indicate that the librarians can play a very important role in the organizations in helping assessment of individuals, projects, etc., with such bibliographic parameters. Note that there is no system that is perfect. Regards, - Murari Tapaswi National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa -- Original Message -- From: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:26:48 +0530 (IST) Subject: [LIS-Forum] THE IMPACT FACTOR SYNDROME Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:49:05 +0530 >From: sameer jha <jha9090(a)gmail.com> > >As a library professional, I consider this important to share it with all >the concerned members of the fraternity that, currently, the impact factor, >h-indices and similar other quantities have, unjustifiably, become the only >yardsticks to measure the quality of one's scientific contributions. It >discourage the authors and researcher to submit their manuscripts to >national journals. Adding the pain, this is considered as a rule of thumb by >the peers and judges also. The younger lot has also started to feel that the >publication in the so-called International journal alone can give them >recognition and job. The conditions all around us has been made so pathetic >that even in job application forms, there is a distinction between national >and international journals. > >My question is very simple >-Do the national journals not have international authorship, visibility or >recognition? >-Aren't we producing good quality scientific article? >-Aren't national authors getting published in international journals? > >Luckily, there are many who share this pain...one of the person I would like >to mention is Dr. S.C. Lakhotia of cytogenetics laboratory, Department of >Zoology, Banaras Hindu University. He has corresponded his pain in one of >his article in the CURRENT SCIENCE Journal: > >http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/25aug2010/411.pdf > > >Thanking you all with regards.. > >SAMEER JHA >_______________________________________________ >LIS-Forum mailing list >LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > >-- >This message has been scanned for viruses and >dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >believed to be clean. > > www.nio.org www.reefindia.org www.mangroveindia.org www.nio.org www.reefindia.org www.mangroveindia.org -- 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] Can we scan a book and make CD for students ?
by Radheshyam yadav 25 Sep '10

25 Sep '10

Or get it approval from owner or Author of that book. Regards On Fri Sep 24th, 2010 9:53 AM IST Pragnya Pathak wrote: >not 50 years but after 60years. > >On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Vasumathi Sriganesh <vasu(a)qmedkf.org.in>wrote: > >> You cannot make copies / CDs. >> >> If you need more copies you need to buy them. These are very basic >> copyright laws. To make copies of books there are special exceptions >> relating to out of print books / those that have crossed the 50 year period >> after the death of an author etc. >> >> Vasumathi Sriganesh >> CEO, QMed Knowledge Foundation >> Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai 400099, India >> Web: www.qmedkf.org.in Indian Medical Sites- www.indianmedicalsites.in >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "tejas shah" <tej_tejas2003(a)yahoo.co.in >> > >> To: <LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 1:06 PM >> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Can we scan a book and make CD for students ? >> >> >> >> Dear Professionals. >>> >>> If we have such good reference books, or such books which are used >>> frequently, >>> can we scan all these book and make cd for students circulation ? Is there >>> any >>> copyright act implies for this work ? >>> >>> please reply with copyright act reference. >>> >>> Thanking you, >>> >>> Tejas Shah >>> Librarian >>> VVP Engineering College >>> Rajkot >>> M:09428200521 >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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 Online PhD Theses Library using Nitya D'Arch, MG University Library
by Vimal Kumar 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

Mahatma Gandhi University Library is organizing a *National Workshop on Online PhD Theses Library using Nitya D'Arch*, October 21-22, 2010 * Who should Participate* Target audience for this Workshop is from Universities and other research and development organizations, comprising - Research managers and Academic administrators - Librarians involved in management of digitization, theses archiving and institutional repositories. - Information scientists interested in the development and application of language technologies. *For Registration, Contact:* Dr. R. Raman Nair Co-coordinator Mahatma Gandhi University Priyadarsini Hills Kottayam * * *Telephone: 0481 273080, 9387826738* For more details click here http://mgutheses.wordpress.com/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for ALP small project applications for 2011
by J K Vijayakumar 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

IFLA Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP) invites applications for small projects for 2011. ALP supports projects in training and development with an emphasis on capacity building and train-the-trainer or cascading delivery. There is a preference for projects based on IFLA's training packages and that build sustainability and capability in local library communities in developing countries or emerging economies around the world Applications should be submitted to the relevant regional office and ALP by 1 October 2010. Please see more details at http://www.ifla.org/en/news/call-for-alp-small-project-applications-for-2011 ---- 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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LIS Vacancies
by Vinod Singh 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Library Assistant at Indian Space Research Organisation, Ahmedabad Post: 1. Library Assistant 'A' (9300-34800, GP-4200): 1 (OBC) Last date: Oct 20, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement & details: http://www.sac.gov.in/0210.pdf - Apply online: http://210.212.130.105:8080/OSAR/manageAdvertisement.do?action=reqViewAdver… *********************************************************************************** Library Attendant at Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi Post: 1. Library Attendant (4440-7440, GP-1650): 1 Last date: Oct 18, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement & details: http://www.aiuweb.org/Vacancy/Advertisement%202010-11%20Final.pdf - Application form: http://www.aiuweb.org/Vacancy/application.pdf *********************************************************************************** ** *Librarian at ESIC Hospital & Occupational Disease Centre, Kolkata (WB)* Post: 1. Librarian Gr. II (5200-20200, GP-2800): 1 (UR) Last date: Sep 30, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement, details & application form: http://esic.nic.in/Recruitment/Librarion230910.pdf ********************************************************************************* Librarian at SAARC Documentation Centre, New Delhi Post: 1. Librarian (GSS II): 1 (UR) Last date: Oct 15, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement & details: http://www.sdc.gov.in/careers/advt_librarian_2010.pdf - Application form: http://www.sdc.gov.in/careers/application_form_librarian_2010.pdf **************************************************************************************************************** *PA & SPA at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (Maharashtra)* Posts: 1. Professional Assistant (9300-34800, GP-4200): 1 (UR) for Tuljapur (Osmanabad) Office 2. Semi Professional Assistant (5200-20200, GP-2800): 2 (UR-1 for Tuljapur (Osmanabad) Office & OBC-1 for Mumbai Campus) Last date: Oct 31, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement & details: http://www.tiss.edu/Jobs-Tenders/administrative-positions.php -Application form: http://www.tiss.edu/Jobs-Tenders/Application_Form_Admn.pdf ********************************************************************************** *University Librarian & University Assistant Librarian at Barkatullah University, Bhopal (MP)* Posts: 1. University Librarian (37400-67000+AGP 10000): 1 (UR) 2. University Assistant Librarian (15600-39100+AGP 6000): 1 (UR) Last date: Oct 20, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement: http://www.bubhopal.nic.in/Tender/Librar-adev2010.pdf With Regards, Vikusi Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BookLiberator wiki- tnx for the information (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:06:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> BookLiberator is a set of free software and hardware to digitize books: it lets you photograph all the pages in a book without harming the book. The resulting images can be processed with free, open source software to make user-friendly files in a variety of formats. Cost implications seems to be very low. For more information check the website @ http://bkrpr.org/doku.php John Paul Anbu K. Head – Periodicals University of Swaziland Libraries Swaziland anbuj(a)uniswacc.uniswa.sz

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Five Laws Lecture
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Five Laws Lecture From: drtc@localhost Date: Thu, September 9, 2010 10:04 am To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 38th FIVE LAWS LECTURE (2010) on "Change Management in Libraries" by Shri. Arup Raychaudhury In-Charge, Library Indian Statistical Institute 203 B.T Road, Kolkata - 700108 on Monday, 27th September 2010 at 6.30 pm. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, (Upstairs), 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Professor I.K. Ravichandra Rao Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 Presides -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job posting Web Administrator at Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi
by Seth, Renu 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

Dear Sir, Please post the following Vacancy on the Lis-Forum. Sincerely Dr. Renu Seth Chief Librarian Regional Library Max Mueller Bhavan 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110001 Telephone +91-11-23329506 seth(a)delhi.goethe.org http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi Vacancy Announcement Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Delhi invites applications for the position of Web Administrator. Max Mueller Bhavan is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The library provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany. Responsibilities: Ø Maintain the Institute's homepage, country portal for India and the intranet Ø Develop web-projects Ø Develop interactive Web 2.0 and ICT-based services Ø Train and supervise staff in the usage of content management system Ø Monitor and evaluate usage of website and web-products Ø Maintain Library software in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Head Office Ø Take part in cataloguing and provide information services Ø Maintain address databases Ø Coordinate and work in close cooperation with the Head Office Requirements: Ø Master's degree from an accredited library school Ø Diploma in computer application an advantage Ø Excellent computer skills (word processing, file manager, image editing, HTML, DHTML and JavaScript) Ø Excellent training and communication skills to explain complex Internet and PC applications to colleagues Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ø Knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an added advantage Ø Minimum of two years professional experience Ø Initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team environment Ø Strong commitment to public service Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by October 11, 2010 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with two professional references to Renu Seth, Chief Librarian, Max Mueller Bhavan, 3, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001 Tel: (011) 23471137 email: seth(a)delhi.goethe.org Visit our web site at www.goethe.de/newdelhi -- 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] Can we scan a book and make CD for students ? (tejas shah)
by Verma, Neeti 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

Dear Tejas, Every book in print has a copyright page in the beginning, which states that this cannot be done. The Copyright generally reads as " Neither this book or any part may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher" To make things easy, most publishers have now come out with the electronic form of all their print titles. These e-Books can be made available on IP basis, across the campuses, even in dormitories and hostels. Since most eBooks are unlimited access, the students can be benefitted widely. So the need for you scanning the titles can be minimized. You could just take a list of most widely read titles from your library and send it to the respective publishers to confirm if, they have e-copies for the same. The budgets that you may have set aside to scan them, may just cover the e-books. Neeti Verma Sales Head - South Asia Journals and Online Resources Taylor & Francis Group 912 Tolstoy House 15-17 Tolstoy Marg New Delhi 110001 Ph: 011-43155117 -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:31 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 90, Issue 25 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. important article (Shiv Narain Chattaraj) 2. Can we scan a book and make CD for students ? (tejas shah) 3. CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Sep 2010 (hrmohan(a)vsnl.com) 4. Vacancy of Librarian at Mumbai (Ajay Kamble) 5. Digital information in India (nrusingh dash) 6. Walk-in-Interview for Library Trainees on Saturday, 25 Sept 2010 (Avinash D. Chinchure) 7. Re: ubutu help (Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: 20 Sep 2010 07:07:34 -0000 From: "Shiv Narain Chattaraj" <hurry81(a)rediffmail.com> To: <amitbhu(a)rediffmail.com>, <anju_up(a)yahoo.co.uk>, <arvks_singh(a)yahoo.co.in>, <bananichak69(a)rediffmail.com>, <geeta.balodi(a)yahoo.in>, <kishor_smita(a)rediffmail.com>, <kumarmlis(a)gmail.com>, <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, <nakhtar11(a)rediffmail.com>, <nidhi2212(a)rediffmail.com>, <raj_06vns(a)yahoo.co.in>, <riyaj124(a)gmail.com>, <riyaj124(a)rediffmail.com>, <sarvkusum(a)gmail.com>, <sarvkusum(a)gmail.co.in>, <ssadaf(a)yahoo.com>, <ssadaf18(a)yahoo.com>, <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] important article Message-ID: <20100920070734.4937.qmail(a)f4mail-234-239.rediffmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" http://www.degreetutor.com/library/adult-continued-education/librarians- needed Shiv narain Chattaraj Librarian JNV Keonjhar Odisha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Can we scan a book and make CD for students ?
by tejas shah 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

Dear Professionals. If we have such good reference books, or such books which are used frequently, can we scan all these book and make cd for students circulation ? Is there any copyright act implies for this work ? please reply with copyright act reference. Thanking you, Tejas Shah Librarian VVP Engineering College Rajkot M:09428200521 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies in Pune and Nashik
by Mohan Kulkarni 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Dear moderator please share this with our LIS members. Dear Professionals, There are 6 to 7 vacancies in Library in Pune and Nashik (Maharashtra) for Asst. Librarian, Library Asst. etc. Please call on - 9763322660 (Mohan Kulkarni) for vacancies in Nashik and 9763646001 (Ms. S. P. Gudi) for vacancies in Pune. While calling to Pune give reference of Mr. Mohan Kulkarni (Librarian) Nashik For Pune native candidates and in Pimpri-Chinchwad area will be prefered. For Pune and Nashik Kindly forward your resume on kulkarnimohan(a)gmail.com and mention subjectas Vacancy in Pune and Nashik. Then all the resumes will be forwarded to Pune and candidates will be informed about the interview date and place. *Min. Qualification-B. Lib. and M.Lib. * ** *Also Familiarity with using computers/MS-Office is desired.* ** *Knowledge of hardware and networking (Atleast troubleshooting to find out problem in Network (LAN/Internet) and reporting to System Admin. can be considered as added qualification.* Thank you, -- From- Mohan Kulkarni Librarian (Nashik) kulkarnimohan(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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Highly cited papers from India and China
by Hemanta Kumar Biswal 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Dear Professional, Research papers published by Chinese and Indian researchers during 1998–2007 and cited at least 100 times by end of 2009 are analysed. There were 776 papers with at least one author from India (amounting to 0.32% of all papers from India) and 2260 papers with at least one author from China (0.4% of all papers from China) that have gone on to be cited at least 100 times. We have identified prominent authors and institutions, journals used and fields of research. Although highly cited Chinese papers were cited on average less often than the highly cited papers from India, Chinese authors have been able to place their papers in high impact journals such as Nature and Science far more often than Indian authors. The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore are the prominent Indian institutions, whereas universities in Hong Kong, Peking University, Tshing Hua University and several institutions under the Chinese Academy of Science dominate in China. In terms of citations, Chinese National Human Genome Centre Shanghai,Shanghai, tops the list. Please have a look for details. http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/25sep2010/738.pdf Hemanta Kumar Biswal B.P.Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant at Indian Space Research Organisation, Ahmedabad
by Vinod Singh 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Post: 1. Library Assistant 'A' (9300-34800, GP-4200): 1 (OBC) Last date: Oct 20, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement & details: http://www.sac.gov.in/0210.pdf - Apply online: http://210.212.130.105:8080/OSAR/manageAdvertisement.do?action=reqViewAdver… With Regards, Vikusi Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University Librarian & University Assistant Librarian at Barkatullah University, Bhopal (MP)
by Vinod Singh 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Posts: 1. University Librarian (37400-67000+AGP 10000): 1 (UR) 2. University Assistant Librarian (15600-39100+AGP 6000): 1 (UR) Last date: Oct 20, 2010 Click for: - Advertisement: http://www.bubhopal.nic.in/Tender/Librar-adev2010.pdf With Regards, Vikusi Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requires LIS Apprentices @ ICSSR, New Delhi
by SN Chari 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Applications are invited from FRESH degree/diploma holders in Library and Information Science for one year training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. Stipend Rs. 4000/- p.m. (degree holders) and Rs. 3000/- p.m. (diploma holders). Five positions are available. The candidate must have knowledge of MS-Office software with data entry skill. Please apply within 15 days on plain paper, addressed to : The Administrative Officer, Indian Council of Social Science Research , JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 11067.http://nssdc.blogspot.com/http://libercafe.blogspot.com/p/job-box.htm… of India, page no. 13, dated 22/9/10. S N ChariICSSR-NASSDOC35, Ferozeshah Road,New Delhi - 110001. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Resource Library in India
by shankar nadoor 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Hi Friends, Online Resource Library in India Safari Books Online, a digital Library, has announced its debut in India .It provides comprehensive resource material for students, academics, IT and business professionals and corporate entities. Safari books online ( www.safaribooksonline.com) is an on – demand digital library that delivers content in both book and video form from the authors in technology and business. Technology professionals, software developers, web designers and business and creative professionals may use it as a primary source for research, problem solving, learning & certification training. Some of the benefits that members can enjoy include access to thousands of Books and pre-publication manuscripts in one fully searchable database from publishers such as Cisco Press and many more. Source : DH Education Thanking & Regards, Shankar Nadoor Assistant Librarian / Research Scholar - Mangalore University MSRIT Bangalore -54 http://sites.google.com/site/shankarnadoor/ www.msrit.edu/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need information on Journals
by surajit sarkar 22 Sep '10

22 Sep '10

Hello to everyone. I need to know some names of renowned Journals (Natiional & International) on industrial Jute Research and the way to access those through internet. Need your cooperation and oblige. Regards, Surajit Sarkar Asst Librarian Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management(EIILM) Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information from International tables for crystallography required
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 22 Sep '10

22 Sep '10

Dear friends, One of our research scholars requires the following information. If it is available in your library kindly provide scanned copies of the pages or photocopies. The details of the data required are as follows Form factor (f) of all the atoms tabulated against(sinѲ/λ). This form factor (f) of all the atoms will be given in tabulated form against different (sinѲ/λ)values. This is available in the book "International tables for crystallography vol C". Please provide it as it is urgently needed for him.Hope you will respond to this request positively. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://www.gopakumar.synthasite.com/ My Blog http://drgopakumar.wordpress.com gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application invited for Project Personnel
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 22 Sep '10

22 Sep '10

Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalroe-59 Date: 20.9.2010 ADVERTISEMENT Applications are invited for a purely temporary Project Linked Project Personnel in DRTC at Bangalore Centre of the Institute to work in a European Commission funded project entitled Living Knowledge Qualifications : Essential: A Post graduate in Library Science or equivalent in Library & Inf. Science from the reccognised University/Institute with consistently good academic record. : Desirable: a) ADIS / MLISc or equivalent in Library & Information Science. b) Practical Knowledge of faceted knowledge organization. Pay : Rs.10, 000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) per month Tenure of appointment : The maximum duration of the appointment is 16 Months Age : Below 35 years as on 01 September 10. Age may be relaxed for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Typed applications stating (1) Name (In block letters), (2) Fathers/Husbands Name, (3) Address, (4) E-mail, (5) Phone No., (6) Date of birth, (7) Educational Qualifications, (8) Work experience, if any, accompanied by attested copies of relevant documents /testimonials addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute, should reach the Professor and Head, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE (Post), Bangalore 560059, on or before 31 October 2010. The Institute reserves the right not to appoint Project Linked Project Personnel. N.S.N Sastry Acting Head, ISI BC -- 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 Digital Archiving of Community Knowledge
by Puna Das 22 Sep '10

22 Sep '10

Conference on Digital Archiving of Community Knowledge Organized by Centre for Community Knowledge, Ambedkar University, Delhi 15-18 December 2010 Theme The conference will deliberate on systems and methods of collecting, documenting and applying Knowledge located and embedded in people and communities. Such knowledge is location and context specific and grows in the processes of its acquisition, use and dissemination by members of the community in changing social, political, cultural and economic contexts. The challenge is to archive such knowledge, usually oral, in a form that can link to acquisition, use and dissemination in modes compatible with formal, academic, multi-disciplinary and institutional processes. Effort must be made to ensure that such archives are available to the communities concerned to enable them to enrich their own repositories of knowledge. The conference is being organized in collaboration with the World Oral Literatures Project, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge UK. In the context of the conference, what we refer to as Community Knowledge has also been called Traditional Knowledge, Oral Knowledge, Grass-roots Knowledge, Indigenous Knowledge, etc. The areas covered under this rubric include: * Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of cultural heritage * Performing arts, such as traditional music, dance and theater * Social practices, rituals and festive events * Knowledge and practices concerning life, nature and the universe * Plastic Arts and Traditional craftsmanship. The Conference will be of interest to: * The Communities concerned who wish to document such knowledge * Field workers who collect such knowledge * System designers engaged in database management, who can contribute to an open-source design solution, catering to large quantities of video and audio data, in addition to images and documents. * Scholars and researchers interested in linking their disciplinary knowledge with oral community knowledge. Topics Digital archiving entails discussion on a matrix of three linked aspects: 1. Data and Information Collection: What and how to document – who decides? 2. Documentation/ Archiving: Design parameters of MIS (storage and retrieval); Classification and Codification; Open Source Technology Platforms. 3. Users of Archives: Researchers, Scholars, Policy makers and the Communities concerned. They would suggest Retrieval Taxonomy/ Thematic aggregations and the level of detail expected from the Archives. The Conference will be conducted in an interactive mode following presentations by Keynote speakers like Dr Mark Turin of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge, and Dr Kim Fortun of the Department of Science and Technology Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York. If you are interested in attending the conference, please submit a short statement of interest (300 words) and a brief CV to Akha Mao (kaihriimao[at](a)gmail.com) by 30 September 2010. Invitations to attend the Conference will be despatched by 15 October 2010. The language of the Conference will be English. Further Details: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2010/09/conference-on-digital-archiving-of.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The futrue of eBooks is here
by Verma, Neeti 22 Sep '10

22 Sep '10

Dear All, http://www.audible.com/ Please click this link from Amazon that has thousands of Audible books in store for the iPods, mp3s, phones, for listening while on the go. How much of the same music can you listen to. This is an amazing tool and is very useful for digital libraries. Globally people are embracing the technology to make reading books easier and better. Research shows that with the advent of technology in publishing, the habit of reading is encouraged and is gaining ground. And what is best, it is ecofriendly too... Neeti Verma Sales Head - South Asia Journals and Online Resources Taylor & Francis Group 912 Tolstoy House 15-17 Tolstoy Marg New Delhi 110001 Ph: 011-43155117 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this email message may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, interference with, disclosure or copying of this material is unauthorised and prohibited. Although this message and any attachments are believed to be free of viruses, no responsibility is accepted by Informa for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. Messages to and from the company are monitored for operational reasons and in accordance with lawful business practices. If you have received this message in error, please notify us by return and delete the message and any attachments. Further enquiries/returns can be sent to postmaster(a)informa.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] ubutu help
by Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

Dear Sudip If u are under a proxy, set the proxy and port in network proxy setting (System > Preference > Network Proxy). You need to be a sudoer. If u are connected directly, pl ensure that option is checked (by default). Now come to Synaptic Package Manager (System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager (SPM)) and do the followings - 1> Come to SPM > Setting > Repositories and check all the source under ubuntu software; 2> Come to SPM > Setting > Repositories and check all the source under other software; 3> Select Download from Main Server (in the same window) 4> Come to SPM > Setting > preferences and go to Network tab to set manual proxy (if under a proxy) or Direct connection to Internet (if u r connected directly); 5> Now click Reload button (in the menu bar of SPM; Voila. That's it. Now u can install by using apt-get command e.g. sudo apt-get install gpaint (to install GNUPaint) Hope this will do Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay Department of Library and Information Science University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Rajbati - 713104, WB > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "SRH " <shatua(a)rediffmail.com> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] ubutu help > Date: 15 Sep 2010 07:36:13 -0000 > > > Dear professional collegues, > > Do anyone using Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)? It is working fine > except its latest update manager. I could not able to update 9.10 > to 10.04 LTS because its install button is not activated which is > supposed to. Even I could not able to install few required > software. It's software source download server is not pining from > any server. When checking its update manager showing "an error > occurred" with following details. > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic/Release.gpg Could > not resolve 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic/main/i18n/Translation-en_I… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic/restricted/i18n/Translatio… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic/universe/i18n/Translation-… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic/multiverse/i18n/Translatio… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-updates/Release.gpg Could > not resolve 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-updates/main/i18n/Translat… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-updates/restricted/i18n/Tr… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-updates/universe/i18n/Tran… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-updates/multiverse/i18n/Tr… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic/Release.gpg Could > not resolve 'archive.canonical.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic/partner/i18n/Translation-e… Could not resolve > 'archive.canonical.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-security/Release.gpg Could > not resolve 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-security/main/i18n/Transla… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-security/restricted/i18n/T… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-security/universe/i18n/Tra… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-security/multiverse/i18n/T… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-proposed/Release.gpg Could > not resolve 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-proposed/restricted/i18n/T… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-proposed/main/i18n/Transla… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-proposed/multiverse/i18n/T… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Failed to fetch > http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/karmic-proposed/universe/i18n/Tra… Could not resolve > 'in.archive.ubuntu.com' > > W: Some index files failed to download, they have been ignored, or > old ones used instead. > > Can anyone provide me the solution? anyone tested DSpace in this platform? > > rgs > sudip > > ********************************** > Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua > Dept. of Library & Information Science > ( http://dlis.rbu.tripod.com ) > Rabindra Bharati University > Kolkata-50 > Ph. 033-2557-1028/3028/4028/7161-304(extn.) > Visit: http://shatua.tripod.com > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Walk-in-Interview for Library Trainees on Saturday, 25 Sept 2010
by Avinash D. Chinchure 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR LIBRARY TRAINEES ON SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2010 National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research Centre is looking for fresh post-graduates for appointment of Library Trainees on contract. The selected candidates shall be offered consolidated salary and the contract will be initially for a period of One (1) year and can be extended upto maximum of Three (3) years. Library Trainees: Qualification: Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized University/ Institute with minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate. Age: Below 25 years. Consolidated Salary: Rs. 10000/- to Rs.12000/- per month. The selected candidates will be required to join immediately. The candidate should be willing to work in shifts. Interested candidates may attend a Walk-in-Interview at National Centre for Biological Sciences-TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore- 560065 at 9.30 am on Saturday, 25th September, 2010 along with typed applications on plain paper in the following format with true copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials in support of their qualifications. 1. Full name 2. Address for Correspondence 3.Permanent Address. 4. Nationality 5.Date of Birth 6.Whether belonging to SC/ST/OBC if so, give details and attach caste/tribe/OBC (non-creamy layer certificate from the competent authority) 7.Educational Qualifications with complete details. 8. Any other relevant information. ---------------------------------------------- Avinash D. Chinchure National Centre for Biological Sciences Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK Campus, Bellary Road Bangalore - 560 065 Ph: 080-23666025 / 67176025 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital information in India
by nrusingh dash 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

Dear Friends, I discovered some fact on Digital Information and its growth in leaps and bounds. I want to share the same Digital information in India to grow 60 fold by 2020: EMC BS Reporter / Mumbai September 10, 2010, 0:44 IST India’s share of digital information is expected to grow 60-fold by 2020, driven by the roll-out of 3G and BWA networks, digitisation of television networks, and increased technology adoption among individuals, small and medium enterprises, enterprises and in Government services like the Unique ID project, Census, among others, said a study. The findings of ‘The Digital Universe in India’ sponsored by EMC, provider of information infrastructure technology, stated that India’s 2010 tally for digital information equals information stored in 2.5 billion iPads of 16GB. It would mean more than 464,000 separate towers of iPads of 16GB stacked flat on top of each other, each as high as India’s famed Qutub Minar. Or if the 2.5 billion iPads were laid end-to-end, they would be equal to a continuos line of more than 197 million Tata Nano cars. “The digital information explosion will create significant challenges for India’s CIOs and IT managers for two reasons. First, enterprises have responsibility for the storage, protection and management of 80 per cent of the digital universe’s data, and this liability will only increase as social networking and Web 2.0 technologies continue to impact the enterprise,” said Manoj Chugh, President, EMC India and SAARC and Director of Global Accounts for EMC Asia Pacific & Japan. “Second, while digital information will grow 60-fold, enterprise investments in IT and staffing will grow only in single digits. The cumulative effect is driving CIOs to transform traditional infrastructures into private cloud data centers that offer internal and external customers IT as a service,” he added. The EMC-IDC study further points out that 50 per cent more digital information is created today in India than the capacity that exists to store it. This number will grow to 80 per cent over the next decade. The study revealed that over the next decade (2010 to 2020), digital information in India will grow from 40,000 petabytes to 2.3 million petabytes, twice as fast as the worldwide rate. He further added that: “The digital information deluge will translate into a significant market opportunity in India over the next decade. This is why EMC continues to invest in scaling its operations as a part of its previously announced $2 billion investment commitment through 2014.” To help address customers’ increasing challenges to store, protect and manage ever- growing digital information, EMC is rolling out its private cloud strategy in India and forging industry partnerships locally and globally to help customers move quickly toward private cloud computing environments. source : http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/digital-information-in-india-to… Note: we have to be prepared to embrace the challenge. Really what we librarians have to do in our life time, sometimes i wonder !!!! with regards Nrusingh Kumar Dash Librarian Silicon Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar-24 -- 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 at Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

Dear Professionals We require Librarian at Sir, H.N. Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai on urgent basis. Required Qualification "Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc <http://b.l.i.sc/>.) Fresher can also apply. Those who are interested please email your RESUME at saroj.patil(a)ril.com immediately Thanks & Regards *Saroj Patil* *Mob: 9987064845* *Landline: 66106344* -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Sep 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Dear all, The 10th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Sep 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-09-16.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= -- Open source virtualization digest -- Technology Evaluation Centers -- Community Grants Project Funding – applications now open -- Open Access 101, from SPARC -- Virtuatopia -- Social Madness 2009 -- Presentation Transcript: BI without a Data Warehouse? An Effective Strategy for Midsize Companies -- Five open source tools for building and managing clouds -- IT Pain Relief for Midmarket Business through End-to-end Infrastructure Virtualization -- Effective Enterprise Java Virtualization with Oracle WebLogic Suite -- SOA for Dummies: IBM Limited Edition Mini eBook -- Whodunnit? 5 Tools to Manage Corporate Investigations -- Virtual Headaches -- Indispensable IT Skills of the Future -- Ten Tech-Enabled Business Trends to Watch -- Top Explanations by Programmers -- Google India Women in Engineering Award -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- Call For Papers -- IT Events -- About the newsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-09-16 =============== 1. Name the social network for music recently launched by Apple 2. Apple : iPad = RIM : ------ 3. Identify the service whose tagline is "Faster than your thoughts” 4. ------ is the Google’s alternative to Wikipedia 5. ------ is the author of the book “Being Digital” Email your answers by 30th Sep 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-09-16”. Please provide your full address and contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-09-01 =============================== Epic, Univ. of Texas at Austin, Sony, 2008, N.R. Narayana Murthy Mr. P. Kumar from Chennai is the first one to answer correctly and Ms. S. Surya from Vallam is the lucky winner. They will receive a cheque for Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems shortly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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important article
by Shiv Narain Chattaraj 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

http://www.degreetutor.com/library/adult-continued-education/librarians-nee… Shiv narain Chattaraj Librarian JNV Keonjhar Odisha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Value of Academic Libraries Report
by Shamprasad Pujar 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Dear Members, ACRL report is a review of the quantitative and qualitative literature, methodologies and best practices currently in place for demonstrating the value of academic libraries. The primary objective of this comprehensive review is to provide academic librarians with a clearer understanding of what research about the performance of academic libraries already exists, where gaps in this research occur, and to identify the most promising best practices and measures correlated to performance. Full report is available at: http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/ Regards, Dr S.M. Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Marc 21 compatibility to create a list of individuals and organizations
by Richa Srivastava 19 Sep '10

19 Sep '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this to LIS Forum. We in a corporate library want to maintain a database of individuals and organizations profiles. Can anybody guide us if it is possible to incorporate this in Koha using MARC21. MARC21 support to maintain such database. Thanks -- Best wishes ऋचा Richa Srivastava -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professionals working with Engineering Corporates in India
by sudipta chatterjee 18 Sep '10

18 Sep '10

Dear Colleagues, Please contact me with your contact details please. I need your views and want to build a network of all of us serving Corporate Libraries of Engineering MNCs in India. Thanks & Regards. Ms Sudipta Chatterjee Dy Manager - Learning & Development McNally Bharat Engineering Co. Ltd. ECOSPACE, Rajarhat, Kolkata 700156. email: sudipta.chatterjee(a)mbecl.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Position available: Digital Library Expert - Bahrain
by J K Vijayakumar 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Digital Library– Expert King Hamad Library Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Position Responsibilities: • Responsible for the selection, acquisition, organization, accessibility and preservation of a digital library. • The digital librarian oversees all aspects of managing the library or collection website. • Responsible for cataloguing and maintaining accurate records of the managed collection on behalf of an art gallery, public library or other domain. • Day-to-day duties of planning and coordinating technical work and managing special projects. • Works closely with teammates, ensuring that all information shared with the public over the web is properly licensed, especially pieces donated or that are on loan to the library. • Have the basic knowledge for all or any of the following processes: Reference Services, Processing Services, Children's Services, Acquisitions and Cataloging Services, and/or Network Services • Establishes priorities and procedures and determines workflow. • Suggest effective access to library collections and resources. Qualifications: • Poses thorough understanding of ongoing change in the field of Digital Libraries. • Be a constant self-educator and learn from experience and have a sense of optimism of the potential in technology. • Requires a master's of library science (MLS), or equivalent skill gained through experience coupled with 5+ years of experience in establishing and/or managing Digital Library Project. • Fluency in English is a must for all the applicants. • Applicant age should not be more than 60. • CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING THE APPLICATIONS IS End of November 2010. This post offers the following benefits: 1. Two-Year Contract. The contract will be for two years, renewable. 2. Tax-Free Salary. Salary will depend on the academic qualification, position and experience. (One Bahraini Dinar BHD 1= US$ 2.64) and is exempt of any local income tax. 3. End of Service Bonus. Half additional month's salary for each year completed at the University of Bahrain 4. Accommodation. The University will provide to the appointee a suitable fully furnished accommodation free of charge. 5. Free Medical Services within the State Health System for the appointee and his/her dependent family. 6. Free Return Air Tickets for the appointee, spouse and up to 2 dependent children under 18 years of age for travelling TO and FROM Bahrain, including summer vacation. 7. Shipping Allowance for the shipment of the appointee's personal effects when joining the University of Bahrain. HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are required to provide a curriculum vitae, a health clearance/ screening and a background check. All the documents should be sent via mail or e-mail to the following address MS. REEM A AL-BUAINAIN PROJECT COORDINATOR Office: (+973) 1787 3259 Fax: (+973) 1768 0102 E-Mail: r.a.albuainain(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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5-Day Workshop on Greenstone Digital Libraries at IIMK During December 13-17, 2010
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Colleagues: I am happy to inform you that IIMK is organizing a 5-day Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software at IIM Kozhikode during December 13-17, 2010. The details of the programme, along with the Brochure and the Registration form, are available at http://iimk.ac.in/fdp/fdp10/201011FDP13.php You can also find the programme flashed in the Greenstone Support for South Asia site http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in For any further information please feel free to contact our FDP Office (E-Mail : fdp at iimk.ac.in). With regards, Sreekumar Workshop Director FDP on Greenstone Digital Libraries -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) Librarian & Head Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in . .... . . : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library and Information Assistant (2) at All India Radio, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)- Staff Selection Commission
by Vinod Singh 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Post: 1. Library and Information Assistant: 2 (ST) Last date: Sep 20, 2010 Click here: - Advertisement & details: http://www.sscmpr.org/noticeboard/selection_post_2010_english.pdf - Application form: http://www.sscmpr.org/noticeboard/selection_post_2010.pdf With regards, Vikusi Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee (8) at Biju Pattnaik Central Library (National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (Orissa)
by Vinod Singh 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Posts: 1. Library Trainee: 8 (Stipend: 5000/-, Duration: 2 years, Age limit: Below 30 years). *Qualifications:* A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline followed by Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc). Or Master’s Degree in any discipline with Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) Or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science awarded by DRTC/NISCAIR or its equivalent. *Components of Training:* Advanced Training in Library Acquisition of Print and Electronic Resources, Classification & Cataloguing. System, Automated Circulation System, Digital Library Information System, Information Management & Services, Information Retrieval and Dissemination, etc. Last date: Sep 20, 2010 Click here for information: http://www.nitrkl.ac.in/news_career.asp With regards, Vikusi Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on "Managing digital resources in academic libraries"
by SUNIL M.V. 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Friends, Greetings from MyLISA, Mysore! We are pleased to inform you that MyLISA (Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association) is organizing a half-a-day seminar on "Managing Digital Resources in Academic Libraries", in collaboration with Focuz-Infotech, Cochin on Saturday, September 18, 2010 (Tomorrow) at Vidhyanidhi Seminar Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore between 2.30 PM and 5.30 PM. Please find attached the seminar invitation for your kind information. With sincere regards, ------------------------------------------------------ Sunil MV Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road Siddartha Nagar, Mysore Phone : 0821 - 2420490/491 2429722/161 Fax: 0821-2425557 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JPA, JLA & LA at University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)
by Vinod Singh 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Posts: 1. Junior Professional Assistant: 1 (UR) 2. Junior Library Assistant: 2 (UR-1, OBC-1) 3. Library Attendant: 3 (UR-2, OBC-1) Last date: Sep 27, 2010 Click here: - Advertisement, details & Application form: http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/admin/uploads/recruitment/NTS_Notification2010.pdf With regards, Vikusi Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Anomaly regarding
by bjeyapragash prakash 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Professional friends, Greetings! some of our friends highlighted that there was anomaly for the post of deputy librarian vs associate professor. In this regard , I would like to submit my following observation. Qualification for Associate Professor: Direct Recruitment 1. Good Academic record with Ph.D 2. A Master's Degree with at least 55% 3. A Minimum of eight years of experience of teaching i.e as Assistant Professor. (Ref Sec 4.3.0 of UGC Regulation dated 30.6.2010 Page No.6) 4. (Pay Scale: 37,400-Rs.67,000 with AGP of Rs.9000) Qualification for Deputy Librarian: Direct Recruitment 1. Master's Degree in Library Science 2. Five Years experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian 3. M.Phil/Ph.D degree in Library science is desirable. 4.(Pay Scale : 15,600-Rs.39,100) with AGP of Rs.8000. They shall move to pay band of Rs.37,400-Rs.67,000 with AGP of Rs.9000 after completing three years of Service in the AGP of Rs.8000 Ref: Section V of 6.2 page no.67) In this context as per as the above scheme there is no anomaly between Asst. Professor and College Librarian/University Asst. Librarian to reach the post of Associate Professor and Pay scale of Rs.37,400 i.e 8 years ). However, we make an appeal that to Make Ph.D as an essential qualification for the post of Deputy Librarian and make 8 years experience of College Librarian/University Asst. Librarian for the direct recruitment of Deputy librarian and directly fix a pay as 37,400 with AGP of Rs.9000). It is my humble observation in the context of Deputy Librarian. Still if there is any anomaly in the above context, we will share and do the needful. I further to state that as per UGC Regulation 2000 there was no incentives for M.Phil/Ph.D holders for the post of College Librarian. Hence, as for as Tamil Nadu concerned college librarians who have obtained M.Phil or Ph.D before 31.12.2005 were find it difficult to get incentive for M.Phil/Ph.D. However, who have obtained M.Phil or Ph.D after 31.12.2005 (from 1.1.2006) are getting incentives as per the new regulation. Hence, the professional association should try to remove this anomaly. My other humble submission is that the Librarians who have associated in teaching/research should be designated as Asst.Professor/Associate Professor/Professor respectfully. It is relevent to state that some professional associations like SALIS, IALA etc are working good to remove the anomalies. With regard to age, I submit that the MHRD states there is a shortage of teachers, so they fix upper age limit as 65 for professors. But, it is not true. For example in Tamilnadu, there is demand to get a qualified hand for the post of librarians ( for 56 posts only around 110 candidates were appered for recent selection process i.e 1: 2 ) where as for the post of Asst Professor it is not less than 1:25 (applied) with regards S.Swaminathan Librarian(SG) SRKVCOE,Coimbatore 641 020 -- B.Jeyapragash Assistant Librarian Dept. of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli -24 Mobile :99449-81455 Email: jeyapragash(a)bdu.ac.in URL: http://jplisbdu.blogspot.com http://bjeyapragash.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in Library Science at University of Rajasthan, JAipur
by Vinod Singh 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Posts: 1. Associate Professor: 1 (UR) 2. Assistant Professor: 3 (UR-1, SC-1 & OBC-1) Last date: Oct 11, 2010 Click here: - Advertisement: http://www.uniraj.ac.in/jobs/Advt13-09-2010.pdf - Qualifications: http://www.uniraj.ac.in/jobs/MiniQualification06-10.pdf - Application form: http://www.uniraj.ac.in/jobs/appform09.pdf With regards, Vikusi Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Office Memorandum (Purchase of Library Materials)
by Gireesh Kumar T K 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Can anybody send me a soft copy of this Office Memorandum, OM 23(7)-EII (A )/83 brought out by Ministry of Finance, Government of India dated on 7th February 1984 concerning the Purchase of Library Materials. or else please give details where i can have the details. Thanks and Regards Gireesh Kumar TK Technical Assistant ARC International Hyderabad 500 005 Mob: +91-9908025105 http://www.arci.resi.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wanted Librarian
by D.V. Patwardhan 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

The Moderator, LIS-FORUM Sir, Please announce the following vacant Position in LIS-FORUM. “National Hill View Public School, a Unit of National Education Foundation, located at Rajarejeshwarinagar, Off. Mysore Road, needs a Lady Librarian with following qualification: Ø M.L.I.LSc with experience of 2-5 years. Ø Computer skills and knowledge of Libsoft Package. Ø Good communication skills and command over English language. Ø Love towards books and reading. Ø Interpersonal skills (high Emotional Quotient). Ø Good starting salary commensurate with qualification and experience. . Interested persons may please apply to: The Principal, National Hill View Public School, Rajarejeshwarinagar Bangalore-560098 Tel: 080-28603163” With regards, D.V.Patwardhan Sr.Librarian, Global Academy of Technology, Rajarejeshwarinagar Bangalore-560098 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Any library subscribes Journal of Academic Librarianship
by madhusoodanan.c c 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Sir, I want to refer some issues of the journal "Journal of Academic Librarianship" published by Science Direct which is not covered under UGC INFONET. I would like to know that any library in India subscribes this journal.Please intimate me -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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suggest the dates for national seminar on management of health science libraries
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

dear friends the Kamineni Hospital group, Hyderabad has libraries in their hospitals. and college. they want to organise a NATIONAL SEMINAR ON MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCE LIBRARIES, They want to organise in December 2010 or January 2011. can some one propose the dates, which will not clash with other seminars and conferences. please see and suggest any convenient date for the seminar. luking forward for ur response thanks Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (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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GOOGLE - HEALTH SPEAKS AT HELP
by HELP LIBRARY 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

*HEALTH SPEAKS EVENT FROM GOOGLE AT HELP **25 Sep 2010 - 10 am - 3.00pm * Learn to Translate from English to Hindi using Google Translation Toolkit - a smart way to translate articles. - straight from the masters - GOOGLE. *HELP Library is proud to host the Health Speaks Event at Mumbai on 25th September, 2010 - at 10 am sharp. *To register please send us an email with your name, address, and confirmation latest by 20th September 2010. Registrations will be accepted on a first come first basis - only limited seats available. Anjoo Chandiramani for HELP *Details:* This event is regarding Google.org's(http://www.google.org/about.html) health team currently working on a project that is exploring ways to increase the quantity of high-quality health information online, particularly in languages other than English. One way that we are working on this is through the creation of a community of volunteer health translators who will translate high-quality Wikipedia health articles from English to other languages, including Hindi. (The other two languages we are currently focusing on our Arabic and Swahili.) We are reaching out to Medical/Nursing/Public Health Professors & Students, Health NGOs and Medical Professional Associations to help build this community of volunteer health translators. We will hold trainings & events and have online training available to facilitate the community. We have selected roughly 500 articles that are on important health topics and are of high quality. We've also excluded topics that already have good Wikipedia articles in Hindi. To facilitate the translation of these articles, Google has a tool, Google Translator Toolkit<https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=gtrans&passive=true&nu…> . We'd really appreciate some support from the Hindi Wikipedia community in our endeavors to build the community of volunteer health translators - they could volunteer themselves or direct people to us who they think are passionate about the language. *More information is provided herewith* [image: Health_Speaks.PNG] Sridhar V QA and Ops Lead Google India -Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Links for the XXVII IATLIS National Conference Brochure and the IATLIS Awards
by Jagtar Singh 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Dear Professional Colleagues, Kindly access the following links for the XXVII IATLIS National Conference Brochure and the IATLIS Awards: Call for Nomination IATLIS Conference: http://sites.google.com/site/iatlishome/27th-iatlis-conference IATLIS Awards: http://sites.google.com/site/iatlishome/iatlis-awards All the best, Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 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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Invitation
by SRELS 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly arrange for the announcement of the Discussion Invitation for the Anniversary Celebrations of the American Corner, Bangalore in the LIS-FORUM Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Counsulate General-Chennai and American Corner, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore cordially invite you to the Sixth Anniversary Celebrations of the American Corner and Inauguration of the “Picturing America” Exhibition Chief Guest: Mr. S. Suresh Kumar Honorable Minister for Law, Urban Development, & Parliamentary Affairs Government of Karnataka 6.00 pm , Monday, September 20, 2010 Venue: ESV Hall, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore 560 001 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation
by SRELS 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly arrange for the announcement of the Discussion on Defining Internet Freedom at the ESV Hall, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore on the 21st September at 6.00 PM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Counsulate General-Chennai Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore And American Corner, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore Cordially invite you to a Discussion on Defining Internet Freedom On Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6.00 PM At the ESV Hall, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore Prof. A. Neelameghan, Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore Initiates and moderates the discussion -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A Personal Librarian For Every First Year Student
by J K Vijayakumar 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

An interesting and great idea for academic libraries. (From Drexel University website) Drexel University is aiming to personalize the experience by establishing the “Personal Librarian Program.” Through this program, each of the 2750 entering freshmen is assigned to a librarian. “The program is a natural extension of what libraries have done for a long time, but now we are adding a more personal element,” said Dean of Libraries at Drexel Danuta A. Nitecki. Read the full-text at http://www.drexel.edu/news/headlines/a-personal-librarian-for-every-drexel-… ------------------ Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Science & Technology Specialist Librarian, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications for the post of Data Analyst at Bangalore
by sujata 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Dear All, Thanks a ton for the massive response for our Delhi position, correspondingly we are looking for dynamic candidate for our Banglore Office as well. Company Profile: Paprika Media is a publishing house, deals in editorial, designing, production, distribution and marketing solutions, Paprika Media has tied up with UK-based publishing company, Time Out, to publish Indian editions of the magazine. Paprika Media marks the Essar Group’s foray into the publishing industry. Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc) from reputed University. Experience: 0-1 Year Desirable Experience: At least 3-6 months experience in Cataloguing and Indexing Digital Assets; Hands on experience on Data Harvesting, Metadata applications; Basic knowledge of Photo Editing Software; and Familiarity with Portals and Meta search engines. Job Description: Digitization of Text and Images content with comprehensive tagging; Identification and conversion of various file formats; and Assist in DMS and other ongoing projects of company. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification and Experience and post applied for to, Mr. Sabin Sashi Officer- Admin & HR - TOB | Paprika Media Pvt. Limited | #5&6, Jalbhavan, 1st Stage, 1st Phase, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore - 560029 | Karnataka | India | T +91 9663326567 | +91 080 42698511 Ext.: 211 | E sabin(a)paprikamedia.com | www.essar.com | Regards, Sujata Jadhav Manager Information (Digital) | Paprika Media Pvt. Limited | Essar House , 11 , K .K.Marg,Mahalaxmi , Mumbai - 400034 | Maharashtra | India | T +91 9867106931 | +91 22 66601111 Ext.: 4462 | E sujata(a)paprikamedia.com | www.essar.com | -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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interview for temporary trainee on monday at 2.30PM at JRD Tata Memorial library, IISc, Bangalore-12
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Dear all, those who fufil the necessary qualification as per message posted on 13th sep can attend the interview on Monday at 2.30PM, i.e 20th sep 2010. All are requested to come around 2PM and submit their Biodata in the office. wishing you all the best chudamani -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for 'Survey-Internet Resources on LIS Marketing'
by annak Kaushik 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Dear Sir/ Madam As part of my research study I am undertaking an online survey of library and information professionals  who have interest in marketing.  Responses about interest in marketing, searching and finding information on the subject shall be studied.  The information supplied will be used only for academic purposes and shall not be disclosed to any individual or institution.  Please could you spare a few minutes of your time to complete the survey. You may please click the link below or copy it into your web browser to participate in the survey: http://www.kwiksurveys.com?s=HKNLFK_388c6bcb  [Internet Resources on LIS Marketing: Searching and Finding Information] Thanks for your time! Sincerely yours,  Anna Kaushik (Research Scholar Dept. of Library & Infromation Sc. V M Open University)  E-mail: annakaushik@rediffmail.com body { background: #FFF; } -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SATKAL Awards: Call for Nominations
by Jagtar Singh 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

SATKAL Awards: Call for Nominations Nominations are invited for the SATKAL Awards 2010. These Awards are given each year to individuals for their perceptible contribution to the Library and Information services and for advancement of librarianship. The closing date for receiving nominations is 30 September 2010. Kindly send your nominations for: * Punjab National Librarian Award * Young Librarian Award * Woman Librarian Award * School Librarian Award Eligibility The Library and Information Science professionals working in India or outside India of Indian Nationality/ origin are eligible to apply. Age Limit: For Young Librarian Award, professionals must be below 45 years. The nominations can be either self nominations or nominated by a senior professional. In case of school librarian it should be recommended by the principal of the school. Written nominations must include Name of the nominee, job title, organization, mailing address, phone no., email address, award category, a detailed profile highlighting the educational & professional experience, significant contributions made in the field of library and information science/services, publications, a paragraph (one page) justifying nomination for the award. Please send the nominations on or before 30 September 2010 to: Dr. Raj Kumar, General Secretary, SATKAL & University Librarian, A.C. Joshi Library, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014 Email: rajkumar196(a)yahoo.co.in Cell phone: 09417461789 Landline: 0172 2548159 Kindly write “SATKAL AWARD 2010” on the top of the envelope and enclose a signed copy of the profile. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY , CHENNAI
by smith davis 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

One of the landmark libraries in the country, the Anna Centenary Library at Kotturpuram would be thrown open to the public by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on today 15.09.10. In every sense a world-class repository of books, the library, spread over eight acres, would be the second biggest of its kind in Asia and the biggest in South Asia. At any given time, about 1,250 persons can be seated. An eco-friendly green library, whose foundation was laid in 2008, the building boasts of natural lighting for better reading and houses more than 1.2 million books, e-journals, e-books and a wide range of publications on assorted subjects. Jawaharlal Nehru University, IITs and IIMs have been requested to provide their online public access catalogs to enable procurement of the same titles by ACL. On the ground floor, more than 40,000 books, besides journals and short films, await children. The fully air-conditioned building has a special carpeted floor for them. There are artificial trees, walls adorned with cartoon characters and a lush green landscape, all brought to life by art director and master craftsman Thotta Tharani. The floor has been designed in Lilliputian style including wooden chairs, tables and book racks. And if one is hungry, there is a state-of-the-art food court. The library has a separate section in the ground floor for the visually impaired, containing 25,000 braille enabled titles, with a facility to convert any book in to its braille equivalent. On the fourth floor, one can have a look at a collection of Tamil manuscripts. MY HEARTY WISHES TO TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT . SMITH D MALIAKKAL LIBRARIAN NCERC THRISSUR, KERALA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Global awareness Programme
by Benny M D 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, We are looking for a good resource for our Global Awareness Programme in the Middle School. Our interest is in resources which are updatable at least once in every 6 months and which primarily consist of worldwide newspaper and magazine articles on a range of themes (in a ring binder) which are added to when the supplement comes out. The themes should include topics such as global warming, medical ethics, social responsibility, international relations, poverty eradication, disease control, politics, etc. In case if any of you are using similar resources in your school kindly provide the details. Best wishes Benny M.D. HoD, Department of Library The International School Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ubutu help
by SRH 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

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message from Dr. M.Satyanarayana
by Meruvu. satyanarayana 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Please put this message in lis-forum for all the practicing librarians. The practicing Academic librarian is a teacher because of the following reasons 1. He involves in the teaching activity . Teaching is the act of imparting knowledge, skills, providing activities,materials, direction and guidance by way of lecture, demonstration, seminar or any other approriate method that facilitate learning of students in an educational Institution. 2. The Andhra Pradesh Universities Act,1991given the definition of the expression of Teacher as Teacher means, Professor, Reader, Lecturer in a college and such other persons giving instruction in a college as may be declared by the stutues to be Teacher. 3. The expression Teacher of the University is also defined under section 2(23) of Andhra Pradesh Universities Act, 1991 which reads " Teachers of the University means Teachers appointed by the University to give instruction or guide reasearch in the University and Constituent Colleges" Dr. M.Satyanrayana Librarian, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS Awards: Call for Nominations, Closing Date: 15 October 2010
by Jagtar Singh 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

IATLIS Awards – Call for nominations Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) invites nominations from LIS teachers / professionals / researchers for the following three awards: 1. IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award, 2. IATLIS – Mrs. Ratna Laxman Rao Best Woman LIS Teacher / Professional Award 3. IATLIS – Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award Eligibility for IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award, and IATLIS – Mrs. Ratna Laxman Rao Best Woman LIS Teacher / Professional Award: Executive Council Members of IATLIS are not eligible to be nominated for these awards. The nominee should have at least 10 years of teaching experience at the post-graduate level or 10 years professional experience at a senior level, and should be in service. A person can receive the award only once and one person can nominate only one LIS teacher / professional at a time. Nominations on plain paper should be accompanied by bio-data, list of publications, details of professional activities, and contribution to IATLIS activities. Eligibility for IATLIS – Prof. S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award: For this year’s award, nominations only of students registered for Ph.D. in a recognized university would be considered. The nominee should not be a full-time employee. Nominations should be sent on a plain paper along with bio-data, progress report of research work, and research papers (published/accepted for publication), if any. The nominations will be considered by an Awards Committee constituted by the IATLIS Executive Committee. An award will not be given in case majority of the Committee Members feel that no one has been found suitable for that award. Nominations in quadruplicate (four copies) with all the required documents should reach Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) on or before 15 October 2010. In addition to four copies of nominations in hard copy form, a soft copy of nominations should also be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS by email at iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com. No communication other than nominations will be entertained and the decision of the Awards Committee will be final. Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, General Secretary, IATLIS iatlis.patiala(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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XXVII IATLIS National Conference: Call for papers and participation
by Jagtar Singh 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

*XXVII IATLIS * *NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010* 17-19 November 2010 ON THE THEME *Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training*** *Invitation and call* *for papers* Organised by Department of Library and Information Science & Jayakar Library The University of Pune Pune, 411 007 Maharashtra www.lib.unipune.ac.in *IATLIS:* Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) (founded 1969) is a professional association of about 600 teachers and professionals in Library and Information Science in India. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers training etc. It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes, etc. It brings out its official organ ‘IATLIS Communication’ besides publishing pre-conference volumes. This year the annual IATLIS conference is going to be held at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Pune, Pune – 411 007, Maharashtra from17-19 November 2010. The theme of the conference is “*Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training*”. *About Pune:* Pune, rightly called* “Queen of the **Deccan**”, *is located at an altitude of 646m from the sea level and is 192 kms from Mumbai, surrounded on all sides by mountains from the Sahayadri range (Western Ghats). This city has been settled on the confluence of two rivers called Mutha and Mula, Pune. Pune is a historical city with great traditions. For almost a century, the Pune city served as ‘*de facto’* capital of the Maratha Empire which dominates much of the history of India during the 19th century. * * *About the **University** of **Pune* – *The Host* The University of Pune, the leading university in India was established in 1949. It has been instrumental in the rapid spread of education in rural areas and among the weaker sections of the society. The presence of the institutions of national importance including the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing ( C-DAC), Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics ( IUCAA), Education Media Research Centre (EMRC), Bioinformatics Centre and UGC Regional Centre has been made this campus a place of vigorous academic pursuits and intense intellectual activities. The University of Pune has been awarded a Five Star by NAAC and under Potential for Excellence Scheme of the UGC; University of Pune made excellent progress. *Department of Library and Information Science:* The Development of Library and Information Science was established in 1958 with a one – year Diploma course in Library Science. Since 2002 the Department is conducting two years Integrated MLISc course with Semester and Credit System. It has also introduced a number of optional papers. The Department has started regular and vacational M.Phil. programmes in 2006 and 2008 respectively. So far more than 50 research scholars have been awarded Ph.D degree. The Department is regularly organizing workshops, seminars, training programmes and other academics and professional programmes at State, Regional and National levels to meet the demands of the professionals of the region in particular. *Jayakar Library: * The University Library named after Dr. Mukund Ramrao Jayakar, the first Vice-Chancellor of Pune University started in 1950 with the books donated by Dr. Jayakar himself. Located in a spacious building with (90000 sq.ft. area) a huge reading hall is very close to the main building of the university. The Jayakar library is rich in its collection and services. It has a collection of over 500,000 volumes covering all types reading materials. The rare books and manuscripts collection in the library is an invaluable assets for the scholars. The library receives 210 print and more than 10,000 online journals. It has strong collection of audio-visual materials. The library has developed digital library which cover manuscripts, rare books and letter of prominent leaders of India. It is the first university library to implement RFID technology in India. ** *Theme of the Conference:* *Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training (LISERT)* * * *Sub Themes:* The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few sub themes are listed below: - Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries - LIS Education – Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, levels, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources - Learning styles and teaching methodologies - Open and Distance Learning - Privatization and commercialization in LIS education - Critical appraisal of LIS research - Training issues and concerns for LIS - Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries - Impact of ICTs on LISERT - Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT *Call for Papers:* Papers are invited on the theme “*Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training” *and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to the above mentioned facets only. These facets are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. The paper should not be more than three thousand words. Please send a hard copy of your paper processed in Microsoft Word 2003 to Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab), and also as an email attachment to iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com latest by 07 October 2010. The paper should include title, name and address of author (s), abstract, and keywords. Use the APA Style Manual for preparing the paper. For further information about the APA Style access the link: http:// www.wooster.edu/psychology/APA-crib.html *Registration fee: * * * Indian Delegates: Sponsored: Rs. 3500/- Non-Sponsored: Rs. 3000/- Retired Professionals: Rs. 1500/- Local Participants: Rs. 2000/- Accompanying Person: Rs. 2000/- Students (Residential): Rs. 900/- Student (Local): Rs. 600/- Foreign Delegates: SARRC Countries: $ 150 Other Countries: $ 250 *Delegates who register on the spot will have to pay 10% extra registration fee.* *Non-Members of IATLIS shall be required to pay additional Rs.200/- to IATLIS as participation fee. * * * *Included in the registration fee are the conference kit, conference volume, accommodation, and meals for the days of the conference. Authors who send Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- along with their papers in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), payable at Patialashall pay Rs. 500/- less as registration fee. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying person. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying person while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute requests in view of shortage of accommodation. Delegates are also requested to intimate their travel plan in advance to avoid any inconvenience. The registration form should be sent latest by 10 November 2010 to:* Prof. S. K. Patil, Organizing Secretary, XXVII IATLIS National Conference 2010 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Pune, Pune – 411007 Email: skpatil(a)unipune.ac.in *Accommodation:* Accommodation in University and other guest houses will be arranged by the local organizing committee for which prior information has to be provided well in time. Organizing committee may also help in finding accommodation in hotels on request for which the participants have to pay on their own. Registration fee for those who prefer to stay in hotels will be Rs. 2000/- only. *Climate and Clothing:* Winters are quite comfortable in this part of the country. Temperature during winter (November/December) varies from 15°C to 22°C. Delegates are requested to bring light woolen clothes. *How to Reach Pune:* * * - Pune city is well connected through rail, air and road. The Pune University campus is 8 km from railway station and about 20 kms from airport and may be reached by rickshaw, city buses and taxi services*.* *Important Dates:* - Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 - Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 - Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 - Last date for registration: 10 November 2010 - Conference Dates: 17–19 November 2010 We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXVII IATLIS National Conference 2010. * **XXVII IATLIS National Conference, 17-19 November 2010, Dept. of Library & Information Science* *University** of **Pune**, Pune –411 007* * * *REGISTRATION FORM* * * Name (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs/Ms.): ______________________________________________ Name of Accompanying Person (if any): ______________________________________ Designation: _____________________________________________________ Institution: _____________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________ Phone: (R)______________________(O)____________________(M)____________________ *Payment Details*: Bank Daft No. _________________ dated ______________ Amount (Rs.) _______________ (Drawn *in favour of* “*The Registrar, **University** of **Pune*”, payable at “*Pune”* Drawn on (Bank) ________________________________________________ Whether Accommodation required: Yes / No If yes, number of persons : ________ Arrival Details (Train No., Date, Time etc.):____________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature *Organizing Committee:* * * *Chief Patron* Dr. R.K. Shevgaonkar, *Vice Chancellor, *University of Pune, Pune Prof. Jagtar Singh*, President, IATLIS*, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab).Ph.-0175-3046179, 3046180 Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com, iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, *General Secretary, IATLIS*, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab).Ph.-0175-3046179, 3046180 Email: trishanjit.kaur(a)gmail.com Prof S. K. Patil, *Organizing Secretary*, IATLIS Conference 2010, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Pune, Pune-411007. Ph. 020-25695549. Cell: 094204 26338. Email: skpatil(a)unipune.ac.in Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, IATLIS jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: + 91 (0) 175-3046179 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM@five Special Lecture-September 15,2010
by Shalini Urs 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

The International School of Information Management University of Mysore As part of its 5th Anniversary celebrations has organized a special lecture on Computing for Socio-Economic Development at Microsoft Research India By Dr. Edward Cutrell Researcher Manager, Technology for Emerging Markets Group Microsoft Research India, Bangalore Date: September 15, 2010 | Time: 3:30 PM Venue: International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570006 Speaker Bio: Dr. Edward Cutrell, is the Research Manager of the "Technology for Emerging Markets Group" at Microsoft Research India, Bangalore, He is a cognitive psychologist with a background in cognitive neuroscience and has been working in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) for more than a decade. Ed's research concerns the exploration and measurement of human interactions with information technology. Over the years, he has worked on a broad range of HCI topics, including input technologies, visual perception and graphics, intelligent notifications and disruptions, and interfaces for search and personal information management. His current research focuses on Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICTD). In this work, he seeks to understand how people in the world's poor communities interact with information technologies and explores new ways for technology to meet their needs and support their socio-economic development. The Technology for Emerging Markets (TEM) group at Microsoft Research (MSR) India addresses the needs and aspirations of people in the world's developing communities. Their research targets people who are increasingly consuming computing technologies and services, as well as those for whom access to computing remains largely out of reach. TEM is a multidisciplinary group engaged in a range of technical and social-science research, working in the areas of ethnography, sociology, political science, economics, and psychology. This has enabled TEM to understand the social context of technology and how it relates to individual users. TEM also does technical research in hardware and software to devise solutions that are designed for emerging and underserved markets in rural and urban environments. In this lecture, Dr. Cutrell will give an overview of the TEM group and highlights two projects his team has been involved with one, which is a study seeking to understand how information technologies are used by very low income residents of urban slums, and another, which attempts to provide Wikipedia and other digital content offline using DVDs --- Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Submission of Representation to UGC Anomalies
by Mailing List Admin 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:18:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Dr.Nabi Hasan <nabihasan72(a)yahoo.com> I think all the DOs should submit the representations directly to the UGC/MHRD Regards, -- Dr. Nabi Hasan Deputy Librarian, Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016 Phone - +91-11-2659-1452 (Work), 9560978667 (Mobile) FAX: +91-11-26596759 E-mail: hasan(a)library.iitd.ac.in Web: http://web.iitd.ac.in/~library/about/hasan.html ________________________________ From: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 5:31:34 Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Submission of Representation to UGC Anomalies Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:45:41 +0530 (IST) From: loan fayaz <fayazlib(a)yahoo.co.in> Respected Sir, Plz take the whole library community in consideration. Upto 5th pay commssion Documentation Officer was in UGC pay scales but unfortunately in UGC 6th Pay commission, the Documentation Officer hasn't been enlisted. Some state universities are not treating them at par with Assist. Librarians now. It is a great hurdle for them. Plz take this thing into consideration while submitting the proposal. Thanking U in anticipation, Fayaz Lone (Documentation Officer) Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. -- 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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Panel Discussion on "Methods and Tools for Evaluating Research" at IIFT on 18/09/2010
by Puna Das 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Ranganathan Research Circle Cordially invites you to XIIth Shri C.V. Subbarao Memorial Function at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), B-21 Qutub Insitutional Area, New Delhi-16 on September 18th, 2010 Saturday at 10.00 A.M. till 2.00 P.M. Prof. Gangan Prathap, Director, NISCAIR, New Delhi Will deliver Shri C V Subbarao Memorial Lecture There will be a Panel Discussion on "Methods and Tools for Evaluating Research". Chair: Prof. Gangan Prathap Director, NISCAIR, New Delhi Panelists Dr. K. Satyanarayana, DDG, ICMR, New Delhi Shri. R P Gupta, Scientist E, Advisor to GOI, PMO Office, New Delhi Dr. N. Raghuram, Reader, Guru Gobind Singh Indra Prastha University, Delhi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- 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 Yusuf 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Plz any having the subscription of this article please send to the undersigned Article details are- Title: Henry Evelyn Bliss — the other immortal, or a prophet without honour? Author: Vanda Broughton Journal: *Journal of Librarianship and Information Science* *March 2008 40: 45-58, * *http://lis.sagepub.com/content/40/1.toc* *doi:10.1177/0961000607086620 * ** *with regards* -- Mohd.Yusuf M.Phil. Deptt. of Library and Information Science University of Delhi Delhi 110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Users of Zotero
by Dr.D.P Prathap 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

dear colleagues I would like to know one or two people practically using Zoterofor management of bilbliographic references etc. Thanking you yours sincerely Technical officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Library & Information Officer at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
by Vinod Singh 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Post: 1. Senior Library & Information Officer (15600-39100, GP-7600): 1 (UR) Last date: Nov 15, 2010 Click here for advertisement, details & application form: http://www.icfre.org/UserFiles/File/advertisement_job/ICFRE-Advertisement-S… With regards, Vikusi Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deputy Librarian & Assistant Librarian at National Institute of Technology Agartala (Tripura)
by Vinod Singh 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Posts: 1. Deputy Librarian: 1 (UR) 2. Assistant Librarian: 1 (UR) Last date: Oct 12, 2010 Click here: - Advertisement and details: http://www.nitagartala.in/NITAmain/news--events/recruitement/advt_nonteachi… - Application form: http://www.nitagartala.in/NITAmain/news--events/recruitement/appl_nonteachi… With regards, Vikusi Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Assistant (Library) at BrahMos Aerospace, Hyderabad
by Vinod Singh 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Post: 1. Assistant (Library): 1 (UR) B.Lib.Sc/B.Sc / B.Com with Masters in Library & Information Science ( M.Lib.Sc) with 3 years experience in application of Information Technology in Knowledge Management & Database Creation, knowledge of Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) and its application in special libraries and Collate Data in a reputed organisation. Last date: Extended upto Sep24, 2010. Click here: - Advertisement: http://www.brahmos.com/download/Advt_BM_Rect_10_10.pdf - Application form: Application Format BM_Rect_10_10_11.doc<http://www.brahmos.com/download/Application%20Format%20BM_Rect_10_10_11.doc> With regards, Vikusi Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor in Library & Information Science at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
by Vinod Singh 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Professor (Code 1333): 1(SC) 2. Associate Professor (code 2484): 1 (SC) 3. Assistant Professor (Code 3689):1(SC) Last date: Sep 21, 2010 Click for advertisement page http://www.bhu.ac.in/rec.html Plz click all the corrigendum listed in sl. no. 3. With regards Vikusi Dept of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access: A Bibliography
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access: A Bibliography is now available from Digital Scholarship: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/transforming.htm This bibliography presents over 1,100 selected English-language scholarly works useful in understanding the open access movement's efforts to provide free access to and unfettered use of scholarly literature. The bibliography primarily includes books and published journal articles. A limited number of book chapters, conference papers, dissertations and theses, magazine articles, technical reports, and other scholarly works that are deemed to be of exceptional interest are also included (see the "Preface" for further details about selection criteria). The bibliography includes links to freely available versions of included works. Most sources have been published from January 1, 1999 through August 1, 2010; however, a limited number of key sources published prior to 1999 are also included. The bibliography is available as a paperback and an open access PDF file. The following Digital Scholarship publications may also be of interest: (1) Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography, version 78 http://digital-scholarship.org/sepb/sepb.html (2) Digital Scholarship 2009 (paperback and open access PDF file) http://digital-scholarship.org/sepb/annual/ds2009.htm (3) Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography: 2008 Annual Edition (paperback, Kindle e-book, and open access PDF file) http://digital-scholarship.org/sepb/annual/sepb2008.htm (4) Digital Curation and Preservation Bibliography, version 1 http://digital-scholarship.org/dcpb/dcpb.htm Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen): http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/tsp.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ A Look Back at 21 Years as an Open Access Publisher http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/21/21years.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Why Librarians' day on 12 August, When Ranganathan's birthday is on 9 August?
by Badan Barman 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Respected group members, Saba Nasreen Bano <http://lislinks.com/profile/sabanasreenbano> posted a discussion over http://lislinks.com site. The title of which is "Why Librarians' day on 12 August, When Ranganathan's birthday is on 9 August?" : http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/why-librarians-day-on-12. We at our discussion forum unable to determine what is the right answer of the question. So, can anybody from other online group / forum will give focus on this issue? It will be a great help for all of us. The discussion is live over: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/why-librarians-day-on-12 Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy of temporary trainees at JRD Tata Memorial library
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

The JRD Tata Memorial Library calls for applications for the following posts 1. Temporary trainee: (emoluments Rs. 6000) qualifications: First class degree with Ist class MLISc 2. Project trainee: (emoluments Rs 4000) Qualification: Ist class in BLISc or Ist class in Diploma in Lib sc or Ist class JOC Persons fulfilling these qualifications can walk into an interview on at JRD Tata Memorial Library on 20.9.2010 at 2.30PM . They must carry with them their biodata specifying their name, date of birth, father/gaurdian name, address of communication, contact no, qualification, marks card, experience certificate if any, etc. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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open letter to international publishers sent by a group of Chinese institutions
by Mailing List Admin 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:08:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> Friends: Here is an open letter to international publishers sent by a group of Chinese institutions. Indian science policy makers, directors of institutions, vice chancellors and senior scientists and scholars should support this initiative with a letter of their own to international publishers. Subbiah Arunachalam http://www.las.ac.cn/subpage/Information_Content.jsp?InformationID=5372 Joint Open Letter to International Publishers Scholarly journals and monographs are knowledge created by worldwide scientists and scholars. With the efforts of Chinese libraries and international publishers, China has introduced a large number of international full text STM journal databases in recent years, which has indeed improved the wide dissemination and sharing of knowledge, and has played an important role in the development of Chinese research and education. However, in recent years, the prices of international STM journals and their full text databases have continuously been increased well above the general CPI increase rate. Some went up annually at the rateof more than 10%, and a few have raised their prices even at an annual rate above 20%. This has dramatically pushed Chinese library acquisition expenses for international journals to double or even triple within no more than 10 years, causing some librariesto reduce the subscriptions. Facing the international financial crisis, many countries have kept their library budgets under strict caps or even cut library budgets, and Chinese libraries have also experienced severe pressures for rigorously controlling their subscription budgets. To our dismay and anger, a few international STM publishers, using their monopolistic position, recently demand to raise the subscription prices for their full-text database at a yearly rate of more than 14% for the next 3 years, despite of the fact that their prices have already had a yearly increase of more than 10% in the last contract period. Those publishers claimed that they aim to raise the Chinese users’ cost per article to that of most developed countries in Europe and America in 2020, completely ignoring the fact that China is still a developing country with GDP per capita and investment in research and education per capita still far below the average level of developed countries. Those publishers require that the growth of subscription fees for their products to be kept pace with the nominal growth rate of R&D investment in China, intentionally blind to the fact that China’s education and science are still at an early stage, and the spending coverage of Chinese R&D investment is usually far greater than those of similar institutions in developed countries. Those publishers care solely for their ownprofit growth targets, paying no real attention to the rights of China users to access to STM information and the actual Chinese economic situation. The sharp price rises they demand are simply far beyond any reasonable product price growth in the world and absolutely exceed the capacity of Chinese libraries. It is totally unreasonable, and categorically unacceptable. Libraries and publishers have mutual responsibility and common interest in promoting the wide dissemination of knowledge and in meeting people’s needs for information. The dutifully fulfillment of this responsibility and the reliable realization of the interest can only be based on an affordable, stable, and sustainable mechanism to protect users’ rights, to promote positive cooperation, and to establish long-term affordability, with a keen understanding of the social realities. Especially with the fast developing digital information networks, almost all the physical, technical, and even economic barriers of knowledge dissemination are fast being overcome, the open dissemination of knowledge and forceful protection of public interest become mainstream social needs. Any attempts to deprive user rights, reap extravagant profits, and to sabotage the STM supply chain, will not only harm users and libraries, destroy the stability of the STM information market, but will also inevitably hurt the long term self interests of those publishers. And because of the rigid constrains of library subscription funding, it will unquestionably attack the market shares of other STM publishers and reduce the vitality of the entire market. Therefore, we strongly require those publishers to act with a high sense of responsibilities to users, themselves, and the market, to respect the legitimate rights of Chinese users, and to develop a reasonable, realistic price policy and flexible subscription options in line with the Chinese conditions and economical realities, avoiding cutting off the access of Chinese users to their products and forcing them to re-allocate funding to other and many equally important resources. We also call upon all other international publishers to work together with libraries and user communities for the benefit of wide dissemination and utilization of knowledge, and to keep down the price changes of STM journals and databases and to maintain a reasonable, cooperative, and sustainable STM journal market. We, the undersigned libraries, promise to work together to fight the unreasonable high price increase, for the sake of China users’ long-term and legitimate rights and interests, and also for the interest of a sustainable STM information market. We are willing to work together actively and responsibly with all the publishers to discuss and explore appropriate and effective solutions to well balance the interests of users, publishers and libraries. Signatures of Library Representatives Library Name Duty National Science and Technology Library Yuan Haibo Director National Library of China Chen Li Associate Director National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences Zhang Xiaolin Director Sun Tan Associate Director PekingUniversityLibrary ZhuQiang Director Xiao Long Associate Director TsinghuaUniversityLibrary Deng Jingkang Director FudanUniversityLibrary Ge Jianxiong Director Shanghai Library Zhou Deming Associate Director Instituteof Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Dai Tao Director Agricultural Information Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Meng Xianxue Associate Director The Library of Renmin University of China Liu Chunhong Associate Director ChinaAgricultural University Library Pan Wei Associate Director TianjinAcademic Library and Information System Li Qiushi Director JilinUniversityLibrary Li Shuyuan Director ZhejiangUniversityLibraries Ma Jingdi Associate Director NanjingUniversityLibrary Shi Mei Associate Director SoutheastUniversityLibrary Li Aiguo Associate Director ShanghaiJiao Tong UniversityLibrary Lin Haoming Associate Director Xi’anJiaotong University Library Shao Jing Associate Director WuhanUniversityLibrary Liu Xia Associate Director HuazhongUniversityof Science & Technology Library Yuan Qing Associate Director SunYat-sen UniversityLibraries Luo Chunrong Associate Director Harbin Institute of Technology Library Yu Guang Associate Director DalianUniversityof Technology Library Liu Bin Associate Director BeijingNormal UniversityLibrary Huang Yanyun Associate Director PKU Health Science Library Wang Jinling Associate Director CapitalNormal UniversityLibrary Xiong Li Associate Director ShandongUniversityLibrary Jiang Baoliang Associate Director SichuanUniversityLibrary Lin Ping Associate Director XiamenUniversitylibraries Chen Xiaohui Associate Director ChongqingUniversityLibrary Peng Xiaodong Director LanzhouUniversityLibrary Sha Zhongyong Director CentralSouth UniversityLibrary Zhang Zengrong Director ZhengzhouUniversityLibrary Zhu Rong Associate Director September 1, 2010

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Invitation for NCSI-Net Lecture – 18th September 2010
by shivaram gowda 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net lecture scheduled on 18th of September 2010 (Third Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the Talk: Topic (tentative): Relevance of Dr. SR Ranganathan in 21st century Speaker: Dr. KN Prasad, Executive Officer, SRELS, Bangalore Date & Time: 18-09-2010 at 11.00 AM Venue: NCSI seminar hall, IISc, Bangalore Kindly confirm your participation to NCSI-Net coordinators with regards NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Register to attend International Conference on Digital Library Management (ICDLM) Jan 2011
by Debal Chandra Kar 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

International Conference on Digital Library Management (ICDLM) Theme: Extending Benefits of Modern Technology to Public, Academic and Special Libraries Science City, Kolkata, 11-13 January, 2011 Venue: Science City, Kolkata Organiser: TERI, New Delhi Co-Organiser: Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Kolkata The success of ICDL 2004, ICDL 2006 and ICDL 2010 has encouraged and motivated TERI, New Delhi and Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Kolkatai to conduct of the ICDLM 2011 which will provide yet another stimulating forum for DL professionals to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom. The conference will focus on creation, adoption, implementation and utilization of digital libraries, e-learning and a knowledge society. We invite you all to submit your research paper. Some speakers: 1. Dr. P. Anandan, Managing Director, Microsoft Research India 2. Prof. N Balakrishnan, Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, India 3. Mr Jens Thorhauge, Director General, Danish Agency for Libraries and Media, DENMARK 4. Barbro Wigell-Ryynänen, Counsellor for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education and Culture,FINLAND 5. Professor Gobinda Chowdhury, Director, Centre for Information and Knowledge Management, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia 6. Mr. Jean-Marc Comment, Archives fédérales suisses, Switzerland 7. Prof. Dr. Stefan Gradmann, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Germany 8. Prof. Elena Maceviciute, Lithuania and Swedish School of Library and Information Science, Vilnius University, Sweden 9. Prof. Paul Nieuwenhuysen, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium 10. John Paschoud, InfoSystems Engineer & Projects Manager, London School of Economics Library, UK 11. Rebecca B. Vargha, Library Director, Information and Library Science Library, University of North Carolina, USA 12. John Paul Anbu K., Head – Periodicals, University of Swaziland Libraries, Swaziland 13. Lizhu Zhou, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China 14. Samuel Trosow, Associate Professor, Faculty of Information & Media Studies / Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario, Canada 15. Dr Tengku Mohd T Sembok ,Department of Information Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Malaysia 16. Prof. ARD Prasad, DRTC, Indian Statistical institute, India 17. Dr. Subbiah Arunachalam, MSRF, India Who should participate? (a) Professionals from public, academic and special libraries (b) Information Technology professionals. (c) Content and knowledge managers (d) Policy makers (e) Academicians, students and distance learners (f) Archivists and museologists (g) Information providers and vendors. (h) E-publishers and virtual electronic communities (i) Library and Information Science professionals. (j) All stakeholders in the digitization and knowledge business. Call for papers Original papers focusing on the theme of the conference— Extending Benefits of Modern Technology to Public, Academic and Special Libraries are invited for the. Some of the topics are listed below: § DL development and management § Content organization and management § DL architecture and access management § Knowledge management § Digital preservation § DL standards and policy § Thesauri and ontologies, semantics, metadata and retrieval § Open archives initiatives/PMH § Multilingual and interoperability § Copyrights issues in digital environment § DL services and applications § Collaboration and Networking between public libraries º Digital initiatives of public libraries § Open Educational resources For details of paper submission guidelines and submission process, visit < www.teriin.org/events/icdlm >. Important dates Submission of full papers 20 October 2010 Notification of acceptance of paper with comments 05 November 2010 Submission of the revised paper after incorporating comments 20 November 2010 For Early–bird registration offer please visit http://www.teriin.org/events/icdlm/registration.php Registration: please visit http://www.teriin.org/events/ICDLM Delegates fee | Up to 30 November 2010 | After 30 November 2010 ------------------+-----------------------------+----------------------------- | | India and SAARC | Indian Rs 3000 + Rs 309 | Indian Rs 3500 + Rs 360 countries | service tax | service tax ------------------+-----------------------------+----------------------------- | | Other countries | US$ 125 | US$ 150 (including | | service tax) | | Contact: DEBAL C KAR Organizing Secretary ICDLM Secretariat TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India Telephone 24644654, 24682100, 41504900 Fax 24682144, 24682145 E-mail icdl(a)teri.res.in Web www.teriin.org/events/icdlm India +91 • Delhi (0)11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Karnataka Government College Librarians Association?
by Vasanth 12 Sep '10

12 Sep '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Recently more than 150 First Grade Degree College librarians were appointed by the State Government. Now if hypothetically put it there are more than 300 librarians serving in first grade colleges across the state. There are lots of issues and problems librarians often have to face in government colleges. For instance, book acquisition policy, recent Collegiate Department decision on book circulations (they have not consulted government college librarians while formulating the rules for issuing books during examination period), and many other issues. We have no representative who can time to time bring all these issues to the higher authorities at the Department of Collegiate Education. Although we have Karnataka State College Librarians Association (KSCLA), they represent larger section- aided colleges, private colleges and government colleges together. This creates a kind of conflict of interest. The KSCLA has to protect the interest of all the stakeholders. But the diversification is so wide that some time the rules suited for aided college libraries may not suit for the government college libraries. Recent circulation policy is a case in point. The KSCLA has done its best to protect the interest of the government librarians. But as the college librarians’ number has increased, it is right time to form an association to protect the interest of the government college librarians. Karnataka State Government College Librarians Association can work with the KSCLA to strengthen the voice of the librarians. ----------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore Dist -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request (urgent)
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Dear professional, One of our faculty member urgently needs the following article: "Diversification of employment AND earnings by rural households in West Bengal" by S K Bhowmik Source: Indian journal of Agricultural economics. Vol 62(4) Please send it to my email id. <apurbajyoti(a)gmail.com> -- Apurba Jyoti Majumder, JRF Assistant Librarian Rabindra Library (Central Library) Assam University. Silchar- 781011 Cell No: 09435268733, 09707626388 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Omingator: a Powerful Topic Map
by Pawan Agrawal 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

The Omnigator is a technology showcase and teaching aid designed to demonstrate the power of Topic Maps. It is also used extensively as a topic map debugger and prototyping tool. Now, with the introduction of RDF support, the Omnigator is evolving into a multi-purpose Semantic Web Agent. *Features* The Omnigator is omnivorous: It eats anything, provided it is a topic map – or can be viewed as one! Its most unique feature is that it lets you load and navigate any conforming topic map, whether its format be XTM, HyTM, LTM – or even RDF. What's more, although it isn't optimized for any particular application, the Omnigator is able to make reasonable sense out of any reasonably sensible topic map! But the Omnigator lets you do far more than simply browse your topic maps. It supports all aspects of the Topic Maps standard and has a host of powerful features, such as the ability to merge topic maps on the fly; search in ways that make Google boggle; export to a range of syntaxes; customize different views; produce filtered subsets based on scope; perform semantic validation; and much more besides. The most eye-catching new Omnigator feature is the Vizigator, which produces a graphic visualization of your topic map. The Vizigator is accessed via the Vizigateplug-in on any Topic Page. In addition, support for RDF has been improved through the addition of the RDF2TM plug-in which allows you to configure your mappings. I have browsed for Digital Library and found that this is a marvelous source of information. At present this is in its initial stage and will develop in future. It inculdes abstracts of the books and information of all related terms. It is more than a thesaurus. Check it once At present you can check Digital libraries and Metadata http://www.ontopedia.net/omnigator/models/index.jsp -- Join hands, Join eLibrarian www.elibrarian.grou.ps Thanks and Regards ------ Pawan R. Agrawal Librarian Takshshila Centre for Learning Transpek Silox Industry Ltd. Kalali Road- Atladra Vadodara- 390012 Ph. 9376135580 http:\\www.elibrarian.grou.ps -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CRC Netbase wins the 2010 ALPSP eBooks award!
by Verma, Neeti 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Dear Everyone, I am pleased to inform that at yesterday's annual ALPSP conference dinner CRC Netbase was announced to have won the 2010 ALPSP eBooks award! Every year, the ALPSP (The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers) awards recognise the "Best Journal", "Best Publishing Innovation" and "Best eBook Publisher", and these awards are one of the most reputable in the industry. The best eBook award "recognises exceptional expertise, innovation and enterprise in the publishing of academic or scholarly book content in electronic form" and this year the judges have been convinced by the CRC Netbase concept. Further information will soon be published on the ALPSP platform (www.alpsp.org <http://www.alpsp.org> ) Neeti Verma Sales Head - South Asia Journals and Online Resources Taylor & Francis Group 912 Tolstoy House 15-17 Tolstoy Marg New Delhi 110001 Ph: 011-43155117 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this email message may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, interference with, disclosure or copying of this material is unauthorised and prohibited. Although this message and any attachments are believed to be free of viruses, no responsibility is accepted by Informa for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. Messages to and from the company are monitored for operational reasons and in accordance with lawful business practices. If you have received this message in error, please notify us by return and delete the message and any attachments. Further enquiries/returns can be sent to postmaster(a)informa.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required a copy of article
by Tejasvini.Ranadive＠ril.com 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Dear All, Required a copy of article for reference... http://www.springerlink.com/content/wyypcm2k092xb2rb/ Synthesis and characterization of complexes between poly(itaconic acid) and poly(ethylene glycol) Simonida Lj. Tomić and Jovanka M. Filipović Polymer Bulletin Volume 52, Number 5, 355-364, DOI: 10.1007/s00289-004-0298-5 Kindly share, if the said article is available with you! Thanks & Regards, Tejasvini Ranadive Reliance Industries Ltd., Central Library, Patalganga Manufacturing Division Rasayani 410220 District: Raigad MAHARASHTRA - INDIA Tel: 02192256270 tejasvini.ranadive(a)ril.com<mailto:tejasvini.ranadive@ril.com> Jim Rohn: "You must either modify your dreams or magnify your skills." "Confidentiality Warning: This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). are confidential. and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient. you are hereby notified that any review. re-transmission. conversion to hard copy. copying. circulation or other use of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient. please notify the sender immediately by return email. and delete this message and any attachments from your system. Virus Warning: Although the company has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email. The company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachment." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Memorandum to UGC
by G.R. Sabapathy 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Dear Sir, At the outset on behalf of LIS fraternity, I would like to thank for all your continuous efforts to taking up the LIS issues to the concerned for remedy. In this context, I would like to submit the following issues for your kind perusal. 1. Some universities have not creted the post of University Librarian even though it is a mandatory post as per UGC norms. They are mentioning the post in the Act of the University but actually they are not creating the post. They just post a Professor (who is not a library science qualified) as the University Librarian which is a very serious lapse. For example, the following universities have not created the post of 'University Librarian'. 1. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai (The University was established in 1989. even after 20 years the university has not created the post of University Librarian so far) 2. Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupathi (Estt. in 2005) 3. West Bengal University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kolkata 4. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Punjab This is only a sample list. If you investigate this matter, it will go large. This has to be brought to the notice of MHRD and UGC and strict instructions should be issued to such universities to immediately create the post of University Librarian for granting accreditation / approval by the UGC. 2. The qualifications for the post of University Librarian was made on par with Professors in the new UGC order. But, again the qualificiations were revised in the recent orders by extending a minimum of 18 years service. Further, Ph.D. has not been made as compulsory. If the Librarian needs to be treated on par with Professor, Ph.D. should be mandatory. Further, while a teacher after putting 10 years of service can compete for Professor post under direct recruitment. But, for the Asst Librarian / Deputy Librarian, it is 18 years. This is a major injustice to the LIS fraternity. So, it has to be made again as 10 years service with Ph.D. 3. CA is denied for DLs to become Librarian and it is made that the Librarian post should be open recruited. This again denies the CA benefits to the LIS fraternity. CA should be extended to DLs also so that they can get opportunities. I request you to kindly consider the above 3 issues and make suitable representation to the UGC / MHRD. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Dr.G. Rathinasabapathy, Ph.D. Deputy Librarian Department of Library Science Madras Veterinary College Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Vepery, Chennai - 600 007 Tel: (Off)044-25388997 044-25381506 x 283,287 (Res)044-25611619 Email: grsaba(a)rediffmail.com grspathy(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Submission of Representation to UGC Anomalies
by Mailing List Admin 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:45:41 +0530 (IST) From: loan fayaz <fayazlib(a)yahoo.co.in> Respected Sir, � Plz take the whole library community in consideration. Upto 5th pay commssion Documentation Officer was in UGC pay scales but unfortunately in UGC 6th Pay commission, the Documentation Officer hasn't been enlisted. Some state universities are not treating them at par with Assist. Librarians now. It is a great hurdle for them. Plz take this thing into consideration while submitting the proposal. � Thanking U in anticipation, Fayaz Lone (Documentation Officer) Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

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Please help
by Lata Suresh 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Dear Professionals, Please let me know if any library is subscribing to the following Harvard cases. 1) 907E21 2) 908E04 3) 907E18 4) KEL174 5) 9-603-066 6) 907E05 7) 905E23 One of our faculty requires the following cases urgently. His classes are commencing from 16th of September. I shall be highly obliged for the help. We have ordered for these cases but it seems that it will take time process the payment from our end. Please help us. Lata Suresh Manager- Library and Documentation Centre ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) No.1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan INDIA Ph : + 91 141 3924700-730 etx 727 Fax: + 91 141 3924738 URL : www.iihmr.org Email : lata(a)iihmr.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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XXVII IATLIS National Conference, 17-19 November 2010: Call for Papers
by Jagtar Singh 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Call for Papers: Papers are invited on the theme *Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training *for the XXVII IATLIS National Conference to be held at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Pune from 17-19 November 2010 The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few sub-themes are listed below: - Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries - LIS Education – Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, levels, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources - Learning styles and teaching methodologies - Open and Distance Learning - Privatization and commercialization in LIS education - Critical appraisal of LIS research - Training issues and concerns for LIS - Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries - Impact of ICTs on LISERT - Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT Papers are invited on the theme “*Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training” *and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to the above mentioned facets only. These facets are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. The paper should not be more than three thousand words. Please send two hard copies of your paper processed in Microsoft Word 2003 to Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab), and also as an email attachment to iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com latest by 07 October 2010 along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) payable at Patiala. Authors of the papers accepted for publication will be given a copy of the conference volume. The paper should include title, name and address of author (s), abstract, and keywords. Use the APA Style Manual for preparing the paper. For further information about the APA Style access the link: http:// www.wooster.edu/psychology/APA-crib.html *Important Dates: * Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXVII IATLIS National Conference 2010. Dr. Jagtar Singh Presdent, IATLIS Email: jagtar.kindu(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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India authors survey
by Surendra kumar sahu 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Hello Sir/ Madam, Myself Surendra Kumar Sahu (Assistant Librarian) Mody University, Rajasthan. I am conducting *All India authors survey*, so you are invited to take part in this survey which is conducted to study *Indian authors’ opinions and concerns on copyright issues in open access environment*. Open access movement brings new challenges about copyright issues and accessibility of research work and led to debate among different communities such as authors, readers and publishers. The findings of this survey will help to reach a decision about new publishing models for regulator and provide a powerful voice to Indian authors to express their views and concerns. Please fill the questionnaire; it will take your around 15 minutes to complete. *Click following link for the questionnaire here:* https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDBsczM4NHJoTk1OMmtrODU1N3… If you have any query about this survey, please contact on surendrasahu84(a)gmail.com. -- with warm regards Surendra Kumar Sahu Assit. Librarian FMS Library, MITS Laxmangarh, Sikar (Raj.) INDIA- 332 311 09602613226 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Laws Lecture
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

DRTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 38th FIVE LAWS LECTURE (2010) on "Change Management in Libraries" by Shri. Arup Raychaudhury In-Charge, Library Indian Statistical Institute 203 B.T Road, Kolkata - 700108 on Monday, 27th September 2010 at 6.30 pm. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, (Upstairs), 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Professor I.K. Ravichandra Rao Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 Presides -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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e-learning Regional Conference (eRC2011)
by saba nasreen 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

e-learning Regional Conference (eRC2011) 28 - 30 March 2011 Kuwait city, State of Kuwait eRC2011 aims at improving the educational process and seeking the development of information and knowledge based societies through the use of ICT and application of e-Learning in academic and educational institutions. The deadline for submitting abstracts and full papers is 20 November 2010. Enquiries: scientific(a)redsoft.org Web address: http://www.erc2011.org Sponsored by: Regional Centre for Development of Educational Software, http://www.redsoft.org -- Thanks & Regards Saba Nasreen Bano Research Scholar Deptt. of library & Inf.sc. AMU Aligarh-202002 09358578291 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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first public library network in INDIA - correction in URL
by abhijit bhowmick 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Dear professionals, In my earlier mail URL was wrongly quoted as http://www.wbpublibnet in lieu of http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in Therefore please read the message as - 'West Bengal has introduced its public library network on 12th August 2010 Url of the portal is http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in Mainly it has threefold approach along with many other services.Digital archieve of rare books , Library catalogue search and community information service are the thrust area of the network.Perhaps it is the first public library network in India.Please visit the network and put your comment on it. If any one have any other information about public library net work in India please let it bring to the notice of the undersigned. ' Sorry for the Inconvenience. A.K.Bhowmick Librarian, SCL , W.B. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Discussion
by SRELS 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Dear Moderator : Kindly arrange to announce the following discussion for the benefit of Lis-forum members. K.N. Prasad Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science ******* The American Library, Chennai in association with the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore is organising a discussion on Internet Freedom at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan on Tuesday, 21st September 2010 at 6.00 p.m. Library Professionals and other interested in the topic are welcome to participate in the discussion. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET Exam - Dec 2010: Coaching Classes in Kerala
by Saji S Nair 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Dear All, Kerala Library Association (KLA), since its inception, has been able to represent the interests of the qualified librarians working in different libraries with foresight and objectivity for proper development of the libraries and library services in the state of Kerala. The Association started a training Programme to coach the aspiring candidates for the UGC - NET Exam in Library & Information Science in February 2010. Drawing inspiration from the first programme, KLA proposes to organize a second session of coaching commencing from 12 September 2010, targeting the next NET Exam scheduled for December 2010. Those who are desirous of attending the programme can download the application form and other details from the link below. http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/downloads/Notice.pdf For further queries, please contact. Mr. KP Sadasivan : 9447903282 (Mob) / kps31147(a)yahoo.com (President, KLA) Mr. PK Suresh Kumar : 9495718460 (Mob) / pksuresh(a)yahoo.com (General Secretary, KLA) Kerala Library Association,30 (36), II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Karamana, Trivandrum-695 002 E-mail: kla.org(a)gmail.com Posted by: -- Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) Email: saji(a)rcctvm.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Submission of Representation to UGC Anomalies committee-Request for inputs
by Pandurang Konnur 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Dear Academic Librarian Friends, Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) is striving hard in getting the Academic Status restored to the Academic Librarians. In this connection, series of memorandums have been submitted to the PRC Committee members collectively and individually to each of the PRC members. IALA has submitted comprehensive representations elaborately explaining the facts, consistently, pursued the matter since 2007 and fully convinced the Pay Review Committee to recommend the same qualifications, experience, pay scales and status for librarians on par with faculty. IALA has also represented the Academic Librarian community in many of the committee meetings. Hence we could find major issues sorted out and all the Academic Librarians are enjoying the status par with teachers. However, there are several issues which need to be addressed. In the recent guidelines of UGC several benefits given to the teachers have not been given to Librarians. There are several anomalies The UGC Pay Review Committee clearly recommended that the librarians may be recognized equivalent to teachers for matters of pay and allowances and for promotions in Universities and Colleges except the age of superannuation. Accordingly, UGC also recommended the same to MHRD for its implementation. The Honorable Minister of State for Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development also reported in her text of the statement made in Lok Sabha that the parity between teachers and the librarians, Directors of Physical Education shall be maintained, except for the age of superannuation. Despite the above facts, most unfortunately, in the MHRD Order and UGC Regulations 2010, still a few disparities are shown between teachers and librarians causing great injustice to the academic library professionals in the country. Hence, Now UGC has constituted an Anomalies Committee and asked all the associations to submit their anomalies. IALA is preparing to submit representation about Anomalies Committee of the UGC and also to MHRD authorities before 30th September 2010. All the academic librarians are hereby requested to send the anomalies identified in MHRD Order and UGC Regulations 2010 within one week to enable us to consolidate all of them and place the list once again on this forum and submit the Representation before the Committee personally by all the office bearers of IALA. Please send your mails to me and I will forward the same to the concerned memorandum preparation team of the Association. I hope you all will respond to this mail and act immediately. With high Regards, -- Dr.P.V.Konnur *Organising Secretary **COLLNET-** ICWIS - 2010* *(Mysore)* *President, IALA* *Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois)* University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jnanabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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regarding the Payscales for Library staff working in self-financing Universities
by Vidya Sagar Kotha 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Vidya Sagar Kotha <vslis(a)yahoo.co.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Tue, 7 September, 2010 5:23:37 PM Subject: Re: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 90, Issue 12 Dear Colleagues, We the Library staff are working in a Business School which is a constituent of a Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and approved by MHRD/UGC. This University is a self-financing institution and hence does not receive any plan or non-plan grants-in-aid by the Central Government or the State Government or by any agency assisted by the Central Government or State Government. But our university has recruited all Teaching and Non-Teaching on Contract Basis. Our University is paying Sixth PRC Payscales to all the teaching staff and denying the Qualfied Library Staff to get the benefits of Payscales. The Library staff of our University are being paid with some consolidated salaries. My quiry is whether the Library Staff of other self-financing Universities which are declared as Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, are being paid with Sixth PRC Payscales. Kindly provide the details What are the recommendtion and regulation of UGC or Government of India, MHRD in regarding the Payscales for Library staff working in self-financing Universities which are declared as Deemed to be University. Kindly help us in this issue by providing relevant information regarding the recommended Payscales for Library staff working in self-financing Universities which are declared as Deemed to be University Thanking you Murali Krishan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Soft / Hard Copy of Loss of Books Ordre by UGC
by shivaraj h 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

> > My Dear Professional Colleague, I urgently need Loss of book / Laps system Hard / Soft copy of UGC recommended order. I hope you will provide the same at the earliest. Thanks & Regards Shivaraj Ramdurg - 5911 23 Belguam Karnataka Cell: 97416 56505 > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian and Professional Assistant at School of Open Learning, University of Delhi (Date extended upto Sep 13, 2010).
by Vinod Singh 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Deputy Librarian: 1 (UR) 2. Assistant Librarian: 4 (UR-1, Sc-1, OBC-2) 3. Professional Assistant: 1 (ST) Last date: Extended upto Sep13, 2010. Click here: Advertisement: http://www.du.ac.in/fileadmin/DU/students/Pdf/du/advt/sol_advt_2172010.pdf Application form: http://www.du.ac.in/fileadmin/DU/students/Pdf/du/advt/sol_form_2172010.pdf Information about last date: http://www.du.ac.in/index.php?id=165 With regards, Vikusi* Department of Library & Information Science University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for information
by Dr.D.P Prathap 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Dear Colleagues Please provide the following informaton: 1. no. of scientific journals published in the world (approximately) 2. percentage of scientific literature in English language, and also for the next two languages 3. difference between Main Articles in a journal and other type of articles like "short communications" or "research notes" etc.. it seems that all are cited in the same way. 4. in case of peer reviewed journal, what is the role of "peers" and "editorial board" 5. how researchers refer the articles (full-text) published in other languages. Abstracting journals provide only the abstract. thanking you yours sincerely Technical Officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute ph: 0422- 2472621, m:99944 61172 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture on "Building the Library of the Future" by Dr. Klaus Ulrich Werner at MMB, New Delhi on 8th Sept at 6.30 pm
by Puna Das 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

"Building the Library of the Future" Illustrated lecture by Dr. Klaus Ulrich Werner Date: Wednesday, 08.09.2010, 6.30 p.m. Venue: Siddartha Hall, Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Creating libraries is essentially about people, and the increasing diversity of their needs. The traditional library is undergoing a radical transformation from collection-dominated to user-centric and this inspires the design of the new library buildings and the entire planning process. In the debate on modern library buildings "flexibility" is the main focus. Dr. Klaus Ulrich Werner will outline the key qualities of good library space and will show some remarkable examples of new academic and public libraries to illustrate current developments and trends in architecture and design from a German perspective. Dr. Klaus Ulrich Werner is currently the Director of the Philological Library of the Freie Universität Berlin and has a degree in Library and Information Science and a Ph.D. in German Literature. He has been a consultant for many major library projects, both for restructuring libraries as well as building new ones. Dr. Werner has various publications to his credit in the field of library building, equipment and library management. He is also a member of the commission for library and archive building guidelines of the German Institute for Standardization (DIN). This event is a part of LIBRARY WEEK: Programme celebrating the reopening of the Regional Library. Further Details: http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/ned/wis/bib/en6440458v.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian Vacancy in Sanmar Group - Chennai
by jaya durga 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Dear All, The Sanmar Group, has set the benchmark for global partnerships in niche technology areas. It has its corporate headquarters at Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu state in south India.The group has significant or majority holdings in Chemical, Shipping, Engneering and Metal business. Location:- Chennai Position:- Librarian Qualification :- BLIS or MLIS or MSc Information Science with good communication and people skills. Key Responsibility Areas:- Library maintanence,record maintanence, budgeting, and other out reach activities. The job involves traveling to various plants of the Sanmar Group, in and around Tamilnadu. Those who are willing to travel only apply. Please send your resume to library(a)sanmargroup.com or rj510(a)sanmargroup.com - R.Durga -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cultural Knowledge Resources available at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi
by sankaran arumugam 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Dear All, I have visited the IGNCA, New Delhi. The collections and resources will be useful to the Research Scholars. Details given below by Dr Ramesh C Gaur or you may visit the website http://www.ignca.nic.in/ref_body.htm Regards sankaran > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: "Dr. Ramesh C Gaur, HoD-KN" <gaur(a)ignca.nic.in> >To: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com; DIGITAL-PRESERVATION(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK; >digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com; manliBNET-india(a)yahoogroups.com; OADL ><oadl(a)yahoogroups.com>; corporatelibrns(a)yahoogroups.com; iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com >Sent: Mon, 6 September, 2010 5:14:13 PM >Subject: [digilib_india] Cultural Knowledge Resources > > >Ramesh C.Gaur > >Librarian & Head (KN) > >Tele: 23388333 > >F.No. KNA/RL/Admn.32/2010 > >Dated: 3rd September,2010 > >Dear Sir/Madam, > >As you might be aware that Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is >a premier research and academic institute engaged in preservation, documentation >and promotion of Indian Art and Culture. The IGNCA established in the memory of >Smt. Indira Gandhi by the Government of India, in 1987, as an autonomous >institutions encompassing the study and experience of all forms of the arts -- >each form with its own integrity, yet within a dimension of mutual >interdependence, interrelatedness with nature, social structure and cosmology. >This view of the arts, integrated with, and essential to the large matrix of >human culture, is predicated upon Smt. Gandhi's recognition of the role of the >arts as essential to the integral quality of a person, at home with himself and >society. It partakes of the holistic world-view so forcefully articulated >throughout the Indian tradition, and emphasized by modern Indian leaders from >Mahatma Gandhi to Rabindranath Tagore. > > >Kala Nidhi Division of the IGNCA is a Culture Knowledge Resource Centre. It is >the knowledge hub of IGNCA and is designed to support the research objectives of >the various in-house Divisions as well as also acts as national facilities to >support scholars and researchers in India and abroad. With a collection of 1.5 >lac books, back issues of over 150 foreign titles in the area of Art and >Archeology, over 100,000 visuals (all digitized), over 3000 rare books (all >digitized), 3,00,000 manuscripts (2,00,000 digitized), current issues of 250 >Indian and foreign Journals, electronic full text databases such as JSTOR, >Wilson Arts Abstract and Index, EBSCO Humanities International Complete, J-gate >in Humanities, 9 Personal Libraries of eminent scholars like Dr. Suniti Kumar >Chatterjee, Prof. Hazari Prasad Dewedi, Thakur Jai Dev Singh, Dr. Kapila >Vatsyayan (under procuring) etc. are the resources available under disposal of >users of Kala Nidhi Reference Library. > > >The collection mainly covers the various subjects such as Anthropology, >Archaeology, Architecture, Arts, Bibliography, Book Reviews, Computer, and >Information Science, Conservation, Culture, Dance, Folklore, History, >Humanities, Library & Information Science, Linguistics, Literature, Museum >Studies, Music, Numismatics, Oriental Studies, Performing Arts, Philosophy, >Puppetry, Religion, Science, Sociology, Social Sciences, Theatre and Area >Studies etc. Besides this, 200 IGNCA publications over 50 DVDs released by >IGNCA, large collection of Archival material such as photographs, art objects, >artifacts, masks etc. in IGNCA Cultural Archives along with over 1000 hours of >video documentations on Cultural Heritage are also accessible to users through >Kala Nidhi Reference Library. Kala Nidhi Reference Library has also started >development of Article Indexing & Abstracting Database of Indian Journals >received in Reference Library. This is the first such insttitute of this kind in >India. > > >All above resources are available for free consultation. Kala Nidhi Reference >Library is open to all with the following types of Memberships:- > > >1. For one week - Access is free of charges > >2. Temporary membership - Rs.100/- for one month > >3. Annual Membership Fee for students Rs.250/- P.A and other scholars Rs.500/- >P.A. > > >4. Annual membership Renewal for students Rs. 150/- P.A and other scholars >Rs.300/- P.A. > > >5. Life Membership:- On time payment Rs.5000/- > >The copies of various collections available at IGNCA may be obtained as per the >IGNCA rules. Scholars and researchers can also access 3,00,000 manuscripts >collected from 49 libraries in India and 6 Libraries from outside India. They >can also obtain copies, subject to copyright restrictions, and indeed the >conditions spelt out in the MOUs signed between IGNCA and concerned manuscript >Library. As a general practice one need to seek permission of concerned library >to obtain a copy of the manuscripts from IGNCA collection. Copies are being made >available in Digital/Microfilm/Print formats on charge basis. The consultation >to all above manuscripts at IGNCA Reference Library is open to all without any >charges. Online catalogue of these manuscripts will be made available soon at >IGNCA website. > > >The library remains open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday >except on Government Holidays. Please feel free to call me at 011-23388333, >9810487158 or write to me at gaur(a)ignca.nic.in for any further >information/clarification. 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Article needed
by Veeru 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Dear Professional, Can anyone provide this article For Our Research Scholar need this article its very urgent. 1. Griffin WC; Calculation of HLB Values of Non-Ionic Surfactants, *Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists*; 1954. Vol. 5, pp 249-235 -- with regards Virupaksh BH LIM Trainee, NCSI/JRD Tata Memorial Library , IISc ,Bangalore-50012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for participation - SIS Conference 2010 @IICB, Kolkata
by narayan ghosh 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Invitation for participation and call for papers: Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation (Papers are invited on concepts, working models and case studies) Organized by: The Society for Information Science in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Biology and Bose Institute, Kolkata Date: 24th to 26th November, 2010 Theme: Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation Areas Covered: Open Access Initiatives Open Access: Paths & Players Open Access Repositories Open Access: Data Harvesting /Mining Open Knowledge Network Open Source Software and DiscoveryOpen Standards Open Source Licensing and DiffusionOpen Innovation Important dates: Abstract submission - 17th September, 2010 Acceptance Intimation - 30th September, 2010 Full paper submission - 31st October, 2010 Last date for registration - 9th November, 2010 Details can be viewed at: http://www.sisconference2010.org Regards, N C Ghosh Organizing Secretary, SIS Conference, 2010 Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata CSIR, Govt. of India 4, Raja Subodh C Mullick Road, Kolkata - 700032 Phone: (033) 24995713/2473-3491/3493, Extn.713/769 Mobile: 09432248877 E-mail: ncghosh@iicb.res.in;narayanghosh@yahoo.co.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainees Position at NIT Rourkela
by Hemanta Kumar Biswal 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Dear All, Biju Patnaik Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela invites application for the position of Trainees in the field of Library & Information Science for two years duration. Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline followed by Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc). Or Master’s Degree in any discipline with Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) Or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science awarded by DRTC/NISCAIR or its equivalent. Age: Below 30 years No. of Post: 08 Stipend: Rs.5000/- Component of Training: Advanced Training in Library Acquisition of Print and Electronic Resources, Classification & Cataloguing. System, Automated Circulation System, Digital Library Information System, Information Management & Services, Information Retrieval and Dissemination, etc. Date of written test: September 30, 2010 (Time: 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM) Date of Interview (for qualified candidates only: September 30, 2010 (Time: 2.00 PM) Venue: Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Orissa-769008. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their applications in the prescribed format (see enclosure/attachment) along with Xerox copies of all certificates addressed to theProfessor In-Charge Biju Patnaik Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769008, Orissa on or before September 20, 2010. Trainees would be expected to work on any of the two shifts including night shifts (up to 10.00 PM), Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Hostel accommodation may be provided if available. The applications other than in this format or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. For details to visit website www.nitrkl.ac.in Note:The Institute will have no obligation to absorb the trainees on completion of the training. The Library Trainees will be relieved at the end of the training. (Please, find herewith the details of advertisement and application form as attachment.) Thanking you, Hemanta Kumar Biswal B.P.Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications for the post of Data Analyst at Delhi
by sujata 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Dear All, Applications are invited for the post of Data Analyst for our Delhi Office. Candidates from Delhi only please apply. Company Profile: Paprika Media is a publishing house, deals in editorial, designing, production, distribution and marketing solutions, Paprika Media has tied up with UK-based publishing company, Time Out, to publish Indian editions of the magazine. Paprika Media marks the Essar Group’s foray into the publishing industry. Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc) from reputed University. Experience: 0-1 Year Desirable Experience: At least 3-6 months experience in Cataloguing and Indexing Digital Assets; Hands on experience on Data Harvesting, Metadata applications; Basic knowledge of Photo Editing Software; and Familiarity with Portals and Meta search engines. Job Description: Digitization of Text and Images content with comprehensive tagging; Identification and conversion of various file formats; and Assist in DMS and other ongoing projects of company. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification and Experience and post applied for to, Ms. Anju Sabita Executive Office Admin/ Accounts & HR | Paprika Media Pvt. Limited | Plot No. 82, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020 | Delhi | India | T +91 9250298654 | +91 11 46565758 | E anju(a)paprikamedia.com | www.essar.com | Regards, Sujata Jadhav Manager Information (Digital) | Paprika Media Pvt. Limited | Essar House , 11 , K .K.Marg,Mahalaxmi , , Mumbai - 400034 | Maharashtra | India | T +91 9867106931 | +91 22 66601111 Ext.: 4462 | E sujata(a)paprikamedia.com | www.essar.com | -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for information
by Dr.D.P Prathap 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

dear colleagues please mention the criteria for a journal to be called "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL" thanking you yours sincerely Technical officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute 0422-2472621; m: 99944 61172 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Entries: The 2010 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards
by Puna Das 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

The 2010 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards Emerald Group Publishing Limited, publisher of the largest collection of international business and management journals, and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), a global membership organization with more than 700 institutional members from academia, business and public services, seek to celebrate excellence in research by sponsoring the 2010 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards. Award-winning entries will receive a cash prize of €1,500 (or currency equivalent), a certificate, a winners' logo to attach to correspondence and the prospect of an offer of publication in the sponsoring journal - either as a full paper or an executive summary - at the discretion of the Editor(s). In addition, a number of Highly Commended Awards will be bestowed. This year there are 12 categories. Awards by category * Information science [Category sponsored by Journal of Documentation] * Knowledge management [Category sponsored by Journal of Knowledge Management] Eligibility To be eligible for the Awards, the research must address an issue that is of importance to one of the various subject areas listed above. The Awards are open to those who have completed and satisfied examination requirements for a Doctoral award, or will do so, between 1 October 2007 and 1 October 2010, and have not applied previously for one of these Awards. Submission requirements 1. Researchers must apply online using the application form at: http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/odra.htm 2. The following documents will be required electronically: * Covering letter – as part of this please state whether or not your doctoral research has been published and/or will be published in any form (conference paper, article, peer reviewed journal, etc) * Executive Summary – paper that summarises the Doctoral research. The Executive Summary should not exceed 1,000 words (reference lists and presentation of data, as either Tables or Figures, do not count towards this total). * Letter of recommendation/reference from a supervisor/senior faculty member. For short-listed applicants, further contact may be made with the referee. * Contact details of external examiner(s). 3. Applicants must only submit to one category. Judging criteria The entries will be judged by the Editor(s) and at least one Editorial Advisory Board member of the sponsoring journal. Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 1. Significance/implications for theory and practice 2. Originality and innovation 3. Appropriateness and application of the methodology 4. Analysis and presentation of the data 5. Quality of the literature review Short-listed applicants may be required to answer further questions as appropriate from the judging panel. Winners will be required to submit an unpublished paper, sole- or joint-authored, derived from the research, within six months of winning the Award. The Editors reserve the right not to select a winning paper if, in their judgment, none of the entries is considered satisfactory. Please note that the decision of the judges is final. Due to the large number of submissions, applicants will not receive any feedback. Key dates The closing date for applications is 1 October 2010. Winners will be announced in January 2011. Contact details For further information or if you have any queries, please contact: Ms. Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085 Telefax: +91 11 43362200 E-mail: ADas(a)emeraldinsight.com, or, dblake(a)emeraldinsight.com http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/odra.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. Shashank Sonwane has been awarded the "Shikshak Pratibha Puraskar"
by Ajay Kamble 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Dear All, We the members of BAMULISAA (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Library and Information Science Alumni Association) informs you all that Dr. Shashank Sonwane has been awarded the "Shikshak Pratibha Puraskar", from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad for the year 2010. Dr. Shashank Sonwane a young and dynamic teacher has achieved this award in a very short span of time. He has joined as Assistant Professor on January 2006 in the Dept. of Library and Information Science, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. Having 10 International and 20 National Publications, edited 2 books at his credit. Guided 16 Students at M Phil, 34 students at MLISc level and 4 students are working at Ph.D. level. Dr. Shashank Sonwane (shashank65(a)yahoo.com) is the only teacher in Library and Information Science to received this award. We Congratulate him on his great achievement. with regards BAMULISAA Members Department of Library and Information Science Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. Aurangabad. & Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg.VTU syllabus copy of ISE,2003
by Praveena CS 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Dear all, I am requesting you, if any body having the V.T.U (B.E) syllabus copy of Informtion Science Engineering in the year 2003, please send the softcopy of the same, and Thanks in advance With regards -- Praveen.C.S. Asst. Librarian SJC Institute of Technology Chickballapur Karnataka (M)09901517921 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Any Plagiarism Software (FOSS)
by Sridhar Gutam 05 Sep '10

05 Sep '10

Dear Fellows, Any free or open source software available to check plagiarism? Our institute wish to procure it. There are online versions but is there any desktop software or which can be installed on server? Thanks & Regards Sridhar _________________________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam, PhD, ARS, PG Dip Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotechnology (WIPO) Scientist, Unit of Simulation and Informatics, Indian Agricultural Research Institute Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 Mobile: +91-9582791355; Email: gutam(a)iari.res.in; Institute web: http://www.iari.res.in Publications: http://en.scientificcommons.org/sridhar_gutam; http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ https://sites.google.com/site/arssforum/home -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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First public library network in India has introduced in West Bengal
by abhijit bhowmick 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

Dear professionals, West Bengal has introduced its public library network on 12th August 2010 Url of the portal is http://www.wbpublibnet. Mainly it has threefold approach along with many other services.Digital archieve of rare books , Library catalogue search and community information service are the thrust area of the network.Perhaps it is the first public library network in India.Please visit the network and put your comment on it. If any one have any other information about public library net work in India please let it bring to the notice of the undersigned. Regards Abhijit Kumar Bhowmick Librarian State Central Library , Kolkata West Bengal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hindi newspaper suppliers in Mangalore
by Mamtha's Gmail 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

Dear All, Could you provide the addresses of some hindi newspaper suppliers in Mangalore. Thank you. Regards Mamtha Chief librarian Yenepoya University Deralaktte, Mangalore Ph:0824-2204668/669/670 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS Awards: Call for Nominations
by Jagtar Singh 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

IATLIS Awards – Call for nominations Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) invites nominations from LIS teachers / professionals / researchers for the following three awards: 1. IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award, 2. IATLIS – Mrs. Ratna Laxman Rao Best Woman LIS Teacher / Professional Award 3. IATLIS – Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award Eligibility for IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award, and IATLIS – Mrs. Ratna Laxman Rao Best Woman LIS Teacher / Professional Award: Executive Council Members of IATLIS are not eligible to be nominated for these awards. The nominee should have at least 10 years of teaching experience at the post-graduate level or 10 years professional experience at a senior level, and should be in service. A person can receive the award only once and one person can nominate only one LIS teacher / professional at a time. Nominations on plain paper should be accompanied by bio-data, list of publications, details of professional activities, and contribution to IATLIS activities. Eligibility for IATLIS – Prof. S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award: For this year’s award, nominations only of students registered for Ph.D. in a recognized university would be considered. The nominee should not be a full-time employee. Nominations should be sent on a plain paper along with bio-data, progress report of research work, and research papers (published/accepted for publication), if any. The nominations will be considered by an Awards Committee constituted by the IATLIS Executive Committee. An award will not be given in case majority of the Committee Members feel that no one has been found suitable for that award. Nominations in quadruplicate (four copies) with all the required documents should reach *Dr. *Trishanjit Kaur, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) on or before 15 October 2010. In addition to four copies of nominations in hard copy form, a soft copy of nominations should also be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS by email at iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com. No communication other than nominations will be entertained and the decision of the Awards Committee will be final. Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, General Secretary, IATLIS iatlis.patiala(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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INDEST-AICTE Consortium Seminar on E-Resource Management and North Zone User Convention at IIT Roorkee
by Bibhuti B. Sahoo 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear All, It's our pleasure to inform you that, Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and INDEST-AICTE Consortium, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi organising "INDEST-AICTE Consortium Seminar on E-Resource Management and North Zone User Convention" from 18-19 November, 2010 at IIT Roorkee. The sub themes of the Seminar are: 1- E-Resources-Features and Characteristics. 2- E-Resources users-Information Seeking Behaviour. 3- Managing Shift from Print to Electronic. 4- E-Resources-Collection Development 5- Licensing and Access Management 6- User Support and Services 7- Usage Analysis 8- Consortia- National and International 9- Open Access 10- E-repositories 11- Digital Libraries THE HOST Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee is the oldest engineering educational institution in the country. It was established in 1847 as College of Civil Engineering Roorkee which was renamed as Thomason College of Civil Engineering in the memory of James Thomason (then Lt. Governor of North West Provinces) in 1854. Thomason College was converted into University of Roorkee after independence in 1947 which now have been converted into Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee in 2001 by the Central Government recognizing its national importance. The Mahatma Gandhi Central Library Mahatma Gandhi Central Library of the Institute finds a unique place in the academic library scenario in this part of world. It is an amalgamation of the old and the new. While it is one of the oldest academic libraries in country, it is housed in a state of art new building using latest ICT. The Library contains more than 3.40 lacs documents in every form of media. It has access to more than 12000+ e-journals and 25000+ e-books. About 6000 books are added to its collection annually. The building of the MGCL has been designed keeping in view of latest ICT facilities. It has a provision of more then 200 I/Os for connecting desktop computers. Wi Fi connectivity is provided for laptops. A well equipped imaging centre with two Minolta Planetary Scanners and several flatbed scanners has been established for digitization purpose. The Library maintains six servers for various activities. The library has also established an Institute repository “Bhagirathi” which is to contain Institute achieves and other publications and available at http://bhagirathi.iitr.ac.in/dspace . Further information about the library is available at http://mgcl.iitr.ac.in. ABOUT ROORKEE Roorkee is situated at the foot of Himalayas, has picturesque landscape blessed with holy Ganga canal and is the gateway to world famous pilgrimage and tourist places of Hardwar, Rishikesh, Valley of flowers, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Dehradun and Mussoorie. It has a population of over 1,50,000 and is at a distance of about 180 Km from Delhi. It is directly connected through railways to Delhi, Bombay, Lucknow, Calcutta, and Amritsar. Regular bus and taxi service is available from Inter State Bus Terminal at Delhi and takes about 5 hours from Delhi to Roorkee. The weather in November is very comfortable however sometimes light woolens may be required. Participants are advised to come prepared accordingly. INDEST-AICTE Consortium Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences and Technology (INDEST) Consortium” was set-up in 2003 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on the recommendation of an Expert Group appointed by the Ministry. It provides access to electronic resources to its member institutions comprising of more than 1207 members including 48 core member institutions with MHRD funding, including IITs, IISc, NITs, NERIST, ISM, IIIT, IIITM , NITIE, IISER & NITTTR, 60 AICTE supported institutions and 1099 institutions that have joined the consortium under its self-supported category. The Consortium was converted into INDEST-AICTE Consortium in December 2005 with the AICTE playing pivotal role in enrolling its affiliated engineering colleges and institution as members of the consortium. Registration Fee There is no registration fee for the members of INDEST-AICTE Consortium. The participants need to submit their registration form through proper channel. However for non members the registration fee is Rs.1500. Accompanied persons shall be charged Rs. 1000 each extra. Lodging, Boarding and Travel The arrangement for lodging and boarding of participants will be made in Institute‘s guest houses from 17th November 2010 evening to 20th November 2010 morning on twin sharing and first come first basis. Rs 750/- shall be charged for accommodation. As the accommodation at IITR is limited, participants are requested to book their accommodation as early as possible by sending the requisite amount in the form of cheque/DD payable at Roorkee. The participants desirous of staying in hotels will have to make their own arrangement. Travel expenses will be born by participating institutions. For further details please contact: Mr. Yogendra Singh Organising Secretary & Librarian, M.G.Central Library IIT Roorkee-247667 Tel No.(01332)-285239 Fax: 01332-273560, 277587 Mob: 09412158901 yogi(a)iitr.ernet.in Mrs. Sushma Gupta Joint Organising Secretary & Deputy Librarian M.G.Central Library IIT Roorkee-247667 (UK) Tel No.(01332)285352 Mob: 09719325499 guptaaul(a)iitr.ernet.in Contact Person in the INDEST - AICTE Consortium Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Sahoo INDEST-AICTE Consortium Central Library , Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 E-mail: bibhuti(a)library.iitd.ac.in Tel.: 011-2659 1444 National Advisory Committee Patron: Prof. S.C. Saxena, Director, IIT Roorkee Chairman: Prof. Surendra Kumar, Dean, Academic Research., IIT Roorkee Co Chair: Prof. Gopal P. Agarwal National Coordinator, INDEST-AICTE Consortium Members: 1. Dr. H.K. Kaul, Delnet, Delhi 2. Prof. R. L. Raina, IIM Lucknow 3. Dr. Harish Chandra , IIT Madras 4. Dr. S. Venkadesan, IISc Bangalore 5. Dr. A.L. Moorthy. DESIDOC Delhi 6. Dr. Daulat Jotwani, IIT Bombay 7. Dr. B. Sutradhar, IIT Kharagpur 8. Dr. V. D. Srivastava, IIT Kanpur 9. Prof. Prem Singh M.D. University Rohtak 10. Prof. Ashoo Shokeen K.U. Kurukshetra 11. Dr. S. Majumdar University of Delhi 12. Dr. R.K. Bhatt, University of Delhi 13. Dr. D. Saibaba, IIT Guwahati 14. Dr. J.P. Srivastava, IIT Delhi 15. Dr. Sanjay Kataria, JIIT Noida 16. Dr. Krishan Gopal, NIT Kurukshetra 17. Dr. S. Kaur, NIT, Jalandhar 18. Mr. D.S. Jaswal, NIT Hamirpur 19. Mr. A R Dar, NIT Srinagar 20. Dr. Dinesh K.S., IIT Ropar 21. Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Sahoo, IIT Delhi Organising Secretary: Yogendra Singh Jt. Organising Secretary: Sushma Gupta For more detail visit: http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/ Download brochures and participation form: http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/archives/workshop/Draft.pdf -- Thanks and Regards Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Sahoo Central Library, INDEST - AICTE Consortium Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 bibhuti.sahoo(a)gmail.com bibhuti(a)library.iitd.ac.in 011-2659 1444 (O) -- 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 Mailing List Admin 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:47:24 +0530 From: Jagtar Singh <jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com> Call for Papers: Papers are invited on the theme *Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training *for the XXVII IATLIS National Conference to be held at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Pune from 17-19 November 2010 The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few sub-themes are listed below: - Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries - LIS Education =96 Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, level= s, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources - Learning styles and teaching methodologies - Open and Distance Learning - Privatization and commercialization in LIS education - Critical appraisal of LIS research - Training issues and concerns for LIS - Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries - Impact of ICTs on LISERT - Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT Papers are invited on the theme =93*Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training=94 *and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to the above mentioned facets only. These facets are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. The paper should not be more than three thousand words. Please send two hard copies of your paper processed in Microsoft Word 2003 to Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab), and also as an email attachment to iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com latest by 07 October 2010 along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) payable at Patiala. Authors of the papers accepted for publication will be given a copy of the conference volume. The paper should include title, name and address of author (s), abstract, and keywords. Use the APA Style Manual for preparing the paper. For further information about the APA Style access the link: http:// www.wooster.edu/psychology/APA-crib.html *Important Dates: * Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians to participate in XXVII IATLIS National Conference 2010. Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073

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Librarian at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
by Vinod Singh 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Librarian Grade-III (9300-34800, GP-4200): 3 (UR) Last date: Sep 13, 2010. For Advertisement and Application form click here http://www.aiims.edu/aiims/events/recruitment/advertisement-2010.pdf With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian, AL, SPA & LA at Maula Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
by Vinod Singh 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Assistant Librarian (15600-39100, AGP-6000): 1 (UR) 2. Librarian (Model Schools) (9300-34800, GP-4200): 2 (UR) 3.Semi Professional Assistant (5200-20200, GP-2800):1 (UR) 4.Library Assistant (5200-20200, GP-2000): 2 (UR-1, OBC-1) Last date: Sep 30, 2010. For Advertisement and details click here http://manuu.ac.in/Information_Bookletdt2010.doc For Application Form click here http://manuu.ac.in/ApplicationFormdt2010.doc With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deputy Librarian and Senior Library Assistant at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune
by Vinod Singh 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Deputy Librarian (15600-39100, GP-7600):1 (Deputation) 2. Senior Library Assistant (5200-20200, GP-2800): 3 (Deputation) Last date: Oct 4, 2010. For Advertisement and Application form click here http://www.diat.ac.in/~newdiat/pdf/Advt%20No%2004-2010-NTS-DIAT(DU)(Text%20… With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian at National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, New Delhi
by Vinod Singh 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Deputy Librarian:1 2. Assistant Librarian: 1 Last date: Sep 15, 2010. Click for Advertisement: http://mofpi.nic.in/images/niftem_advt_310810.pdf *Note:* Application form and full details about the mentioned posts are not there. With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Chief Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
by Vinod Singh 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Chief Librarian (15600-39100, Grade pay 7600) :1 2. Assistant Librarian (9300-34800, Grade pay 4600) : 1 Last date: Sep 20, 2010. Click for: Advertisement and Application form: http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in/libadv2010.pdf With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DL will reach PB4 after 5 Years - Why this disparity?
by Kshema Prakash 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

** Apologies for cross-posting Dear Colleagues Already there is lot of injustice with the cadre of Librarians especially Deputy Librarians in the UGC Notification, Dated 30/06/2010. Now the Ministry of HRD has issued a new Notification, dated 26/08/2010 which denies placement in the PB 4 after 3 years. The Deputy Librarians will now be placed in the PB4 after 5 years. This will be applicable to all the Universities and Centrally Funded Institutions including IITs, etc. I request all the professional colleagues to rise on this occasion and write to the MHRD regarding this new anomaly at the earliest. The LIS bodies are also requested to take up the matter at association levels. The recent UGC notification and this notifications has entirely different version. It says Similarly,entry of Rs. 23890 in PB-3 with academic grade pay of Rs. 8000 will also apply to directly recruited Deputy Librarians and Deputy Directors of physical Education, who will move to PB-4 with academic grade pay of Rs. 9000 after completion of 5 years in that grade. The full notification is hereby attached and is also available at the following Link: Please act immediately before it is implemented and before it is too late. http://www.education.nic.in/TechnicalEdu/Rpay-230810.pdf --------------------------------------------- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) 9845102382 (M) --------------------------------------- Dr. (Mrs.) Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian, Central Library Indian Institute of Technology, Rajasthan IIT Rajasthan Camp Office Department of Computer Sc. & Engineering MBM Engineering College JODHPUR 342 011 * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Mobile: +91-7742941299 Email: kprakash(a)iitk.ac.in, kshemaprakash(a)gmail.com * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: http://www.kshema-distancelibraryservices.blogspot.com/* * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians Day Celebration by the Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Librarians Association, Udupi.
by BK Vishala 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Dear Friends, The Librarians' Day was celebrated by the Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Librarian Association, Udupi in association with SDM College of Business Management at SDM College here on Friday August 21. Dr Devaraj K, the director of the college in his message lauded the contribution made by the great teacher and librarian Dr S R Ranganathan in the field of Library Science. He advised the teachers, parents and the librarians to motivate the students and children’s to use the resources available in the library to the maximum extent. He also said books are always been considered as the best friend and companion for the people and the child one who develops the habit of reading will have bright future. Dr Vishala B K, secretary and the librarian of St Agnes College, Mangalore highlighted the significance of the day and appreciated response received by the students for the competition. Essay and elocution competitions were conducted for High school and Primary School children in and around Mangalore. More than 60 students from 25 schools had participated in the competition. SDM College lecturers Renutakshi, Trishanth Kumar, Gowri Shenoy and Mumatha Pai were the judges. Santhosh Kumar, Librarian of SDM Law College welcomed the gathering and compared the programme. Mr.Jeevandhar, S.G.Librarian of SDM College proposed the vote of thanks. For Photos Gallery click on http://vishala.myphotoalbum.com/slideshow.php?set_albumName=album02 Thank you Dr.Vishala B.K. Secretary of Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library Association, (R) Udupi Selection Grade Librarian St.Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research Bendore , Mangalore-575002 Mobile: 9448824505 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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