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Talk on Bibliometric Indicators
by Mailing List Admin 11 May '10

11 May '10

Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 11:52:28 +0530 (IST) From: S.Jayashree <jay(a)nal.res.in> Dear Professionals National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL) is organising interesting talks by Dr. Gangan Pratap on "Research Assessment using Bibliometrics Indicators". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Details of the Talk: 13 May 2010 * The measurement of science * Principles and practice 14 May 2010 * The assessment of Indian science * A thermodynamical approach to bibliometric sequences Time: 3 P.M. Venue: KTMD Seminar HALL, NAL. About the talk: In these lectures, the stage is set for the need for measuring and quantifying scientific activity. The tools used are borrowed from bibliometrics, and the definition of the elements and principles of bibliometrics will be taken up, as well as an assessment of the state of Indian Science. The final lecture shows how bibliometric assessment can go beyond conventional statistics and use thermodynamical insights for quantification. About the Speaker: Dr. Gangan Prathap, an eminent scientist assumed charge as Director, NISCAIR on 23 February 2009. Previously he was Vice Chancellor, Cochin University of Science & Technology and Director, C-MMACS/CSIR. He did his B.Tech.(Aero. Engg.)at IIT Madras, 1974 and holds the first rank in Ph.D.(Aero. Engg.)from IIT Madras, 1978. He is a researcher who has bagged the President of India Prize for the 1st rank in BTech Degree Course, IIT Madras, 1969-1974 and the S S Bhatnagar Prize in Science and Technology, 1990 . He has gone on deputations to various countries such as Germany, China, USA, USSR, S. Korea, France, Austria and S. Africa. He has 90 publications in International Journals, over 300 short papers, reports, technical memoranda, papers/lectures at Symposia and Conferences and has written many papers on scientometrics.He has authored a book titled "Finite Element method in Structural Mechanics." ALL ARE WELCOME. Note: Please contact us in advance for the purpose of security clearance. Poornima Narayana ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr.Poornima Narayana Head, ICAST, National Aerospace Laboratories, HAL Airport Road, Bangalore 560 017. Contact: 080-25086080/6081(O) E mail: poornima(a)nal.res.in

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Article requested from Economic and Political weekly
by Binod Yadav 11 May '10

11 May '10

Dear colleague, Please find the details here and provide me the said article. Title: How equal?women in premchand's writings Creator: G. Panday Title of periodical and other details: Economic and political weekly, vol. xxi, No. 50, December 13, 1986 Look forward to your response. -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, One of our research scholar need the article entitled as "Effects of the transcendental meditation program on adaptive mechanisms: Changes in hormone levels and responses to stress after 4 months of practice" authored by Christopher R. K. MacLean, Kenneth G. Walton, et.al. from the source journal "Psychoneuroendocrinology" Vol. Volume 22, Issue 4, May 1997, Pages 277-295. Article URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6TBX-3RH6F2G-6-1&_… -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Publisher seeks patent: Scientist applies to protect online reviewing and journal-publishing process.
by Babu Rajendra 10 May '10

10 May '10

http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100507/full/news.2010.229.html Warm Regards, H Rajendra Babu Manager - Sensitive Information Capco Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Symphony Innovation and Excellence Centre, Sy. No. 13/1, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore- 560103 T-+91-80-3027 2383 rajendra.babu(a)capco.com The information in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender of this email immediately. You should not copy, use or disseminate the information contained in the email. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Capco. http://www.capco.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post a message to all subscribers
by kamal Saxena 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear members 03 Posts of Library Personnels to be engaged for one year have been advertised. Any body with Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of 55% marks where grading system is practiced and a consistently good academic record with knowledge on computerization of ibrary may apply. 1. Name of the applicant (in block letters) 2. Father’s Name : 3. Permanent address & Contact Telephone Numbers : 4. Date of Birth : 5. Educational Qualifications : *Exam Passed* *Name of Board/Institute/Univ.* *Year of passing* *% of marks OGPA* *Division* *Subject* *Remarks* 1. Experience if any : 2. Name of the latest employer, if any : 3. Any other relevant information : Signature of applicant Full Name with address Library Personnel will initially engaged for one year. The engagements can be extended further on the . basis of their performance if needed. The engagement will be terminated automatically if the regular selection is made on the post against which Library Personnel is engaged. The candidates should apply on plain paper with the following information to University Librarian, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar latest by *May 19, 2010* upto *5.00 P.M.* Candidate fulfilling the above qualifications should appear for the interview on* May 20, 2010* at *11.00 A.M.* in the office of the University Librarian. No separate interview letter will be issued; No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates by the University for attending the interview. There will be no liability on the University, whatsoever on account of engaging the candidate for Library Personnel. Attested copies of the certificates/degree/testimonials must be enclosed with Bio Data. Originals should be produced at the time of interview. University Librarian For further details please visit http://www.gbpuat.ac.in K.P.Saxena Asstt. Librarian G.B.Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar -263145 Dist. US Nagar, Uttarakhand, INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Web design
by C T K 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear Professionals, You can create your own, beautiful library web page without spending money. Web hosting is free and no advertisements. http://www.wix.com You can see our library web page on http://www.wix.com/citlib/citechlibrary -- C.T.Kantharaj Librarian, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K.R.Puram, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Plan to lift ban on deemed tag
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 10 May '10

10 May '10

New Delhi. May 7: The human resource development ministry is preparing to again start awarding deemed university status to institutions, lifting a ban it had imposed in June 2009, officials have told The Telegraph. The move comes after a massive pile-up of applications from institutions aspiring to the deemed tag, which allows them to award degrees without direct legislative scrutiny unlike full-fledged universities. But the decision to re-open the deemed university “bazaar” — as some officials jokingly referred to the move — comes amid a feeling that the tough new regulations adopted will help enforce standards at these institutions. The new regulations — reported by The Telegraph on April 20 — require new aspirants to hold the highest possible rating that is offered by accreditation agencies. Institutions must exist as colleges for 15 years before they become eligible for deemed university status. They are also barred from offering distance education courses. The ban on awarding deemed university status was formally put in place by HRD minister Kapil Sibal on June 4 through an order to the University Grants Commission. The UGC was also asked to conduct an inquiry into all 130 institutions already granted deemed university status. The ministry conducted a parallel probe. While the UGC probe recommended that all 130 deemed universities be allowed to retain their tag, the ministry review found 88 of them unfit. It suggested that 44 among these 88 be given three years to try and improve their standards. It also recommended that the remaining 44 be stripped of their deemed status immediately. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on these deemed universities. The Centre had asked the Supreme Court to stay admissions to these 44 deemed universities till it decided the issue, but the court has turned the request down. The apex court had earlier ordered the government not to act against these institutions till it had delivered its verdict. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/09/2010 08:36:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] HC stays order making NET must for lecturer posts
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 10 May '10

10 May '10

CHENNAI: A single judge order upholding the UGC's decision to withdraw the exemption given to those who had completed MPhil before 1993 from clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State-Level Eligibility Test (SLET) for appointment as lecturers has been stayed by a division bench of the Madras high court. The bench comprising Justice Elipe Dharma Rao and Justice KK Sasidharan stayed the order on an appeal filed by three guest lecturers working in government colleges on contract basis, without the NET/SLET qualification. It all started with a UGC notification dated July 11, 2009, noting that henceforth NET/SLET qualification would be the minimum eligibility for all lecturer-aspirants, including those who had completed their MPhil before December 31, 1993. That is, the notification effectively dispensed with the exemption that had been extended to those who had completed their MPhil degree before the cut-off date, from clearing the NET/SLET. The state government issued a consequent order on March 29. Challenging the notification and the consequent GO, a batch of writ petitions were filed in the high court. Last month, a single judge upheld the validity of the notificiation and the GO. Assailing the order, the present writ appeal has been filed by the guest lecturers, who contended that guest lecturers possessing pre-1993 MPhil degree were working in various colleges for a period ranging from seven years to 13 years. They said the state government must either come out with a regularisation scheme as a one-time measure or give reasonable time' for such candidates to equip themselves and clear the NET/SLET examination. Till such time, they should be allowed to continue in their services, they said. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/09/2010 08:33:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested from Social Scientist journal
by Binod Yadav 09 May '10

09 May '10

Dear Colleage, Please provide the article of which details given below. Title: Portrayal of women in Premchand 's stories: a critique Author: Charu Gupta Title of journal and issue: Social scientist, vol. 19, issue No. 5-6, May-June, 1991 Look forward to your assistance. Thanking you Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opinion on Stock verification process.....
by Mohan Kulkarni 08 May '10

08 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, I am working in an Engineering college in Pune (Maharashtra) as an Library Asst. since last 3 years. Every year we conduct stock taking process. But every time may be due to lack of sufficient staff we could not conduct it satisfactorily. We are having 25000 books collection. and printed journals near about 2000., Furniture items around 300 etc. Also our management says that circulation must be continued while stock verification. Circulation can not be stopped because every year they suggest to conduct this activity while students examination is going on. Another problem is committee members do come at their convenient time and attend their duties. In the last everyone realizes that all is not well and a report can not be generated. So what can you suggest in regard so that stock taking process will not become hard duty. What is the method for stock verification so that within a week process can be completed and an accurate report can be generated, considering that there are only 5 to 6 people available for the process. Waiting for your valuable opinions, Thank you, Mohan Kulkarni (Pune) -- From- Mohan 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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Call For Paper
by arjun k 08 May '10

08 May '10

International Journal of Library Science www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/ Call for Papers Dear Colleague, Papers are invited for the International Journal of Library Science (IJLS). The IJLS is a peer-reviewed journal, published refereed, well-written original research articles, and studies that describe the latest research and developments in the area of library Science and information. This is a broad-based journal covering all branches. It's also published interdisciplinary research. The areas of interest include but are not limited to: · Education for librarianship · Information policy · Information communication technologies (ICT's) · Information Society · Equity of Access · Sustainability and ICT's · Children's Internet Protection Act · Censorship · Information explosion · Information literacy · Government Information · Decreased funding for established libraries · Copyright · Intellectual property rights · Intellectual freedom · Digital divide · Open access (publishing) · Patriot Act · Public lending right · Slow fires · Serials crisis · Current digital/scanning technologies · Remote Access An original and unpublished manuscripts can be sent to the publisher via e-mail at: cangaley(a)yahoo.com and a copy to cpublib(a)gmail.com Sincerely, -- With regards Arjun Associate Editor (International Journal of Library Science) & System Administrator (Automation Program) Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab,Patiala arjunpta(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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DELNET Annual Lecture on May 11, 2010 at IIC
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 08 May '10

08 May '10

DELNET-Developing Library Network & India International Centre cordially invite you to the DELNET Annual Lecture on Robotics & Artificial Intelligence by Dr S. S. Mantha Chairman (Acting) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at India International Centre (Conference Room I) 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi 110003 Prof. Subir Kumar Saha Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi will preside. Tea 6:00 p.m. RSVP 26742222 ***** NACLIN 2010 at BITS Goa from June 15-18, 2010 (www.naclin.org) ***** _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangskaul(a)gmail.com Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WSIS Forum 2010: Turning Targets into Action - towards 2015
by Puna Das 08 May '10

08 May '10

WSIS Forum 2010: Turning Targets into Action - towards 2015 07-05-2010 (Paris) The year of 2010 marks a turning point for assessing the progress made towards WSIS implementation during the past five years and for proposing new strategies to ensure the achievement of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) goals by 2015. The WSIS Forum 2010 will be held from 10 to 14 of May 2010 at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The organizers, UNESCO, ITU, UNCTAD and UNDP set-up an exceptional event: More than 800 participants have registered. Four heads of UN agencies, many ministers, CEOs, civil society, representatives from academia and other stakeholders will participate in a week full of high-level debates, facilitation meetings, thematic workshops, interactive sessions, knowledge exchanges and kick off meetings. There will also be an exhibition and several publication releases and two receptions for the participants. This years WSIS Forum agenda was created based on open consultations with WSIS stakeholders (see www.wsis-community.org) UNESCO will contribute to the organization of two high-level debates on social networking and ICTs for disaster management, as well as interactive sessions on Action Lines in which UNESCO is responsible including: C3 & C7: Access to scientific information; C3: ICTs and persons with disabilities; C3: ICT and gender C7: Education and ICTs C8: Multilingualism C8: Indigenous Peoples – a thematic workshop C9: Community media for disaster preparedness and; C10: Info ethics. UNESCO will also present its WSIS mid-term assessment, a publication entitled: Towards Inclusive Knowledge Societies – A review of UNESCO's action in implementing the WSIS outcomes at the Forum. UNESCO will exhibit at an international level their programs and activities, carried out in context of the WSIS outcomes and the promotion of knowledge societies practices. The UNESCO exhibition stand aims to share success stories on ICT implementation, display ICT content and reference material about flagship initiatives, showcase innovation in the area of ICT, and facilitate the exchange of information among potential partners. It is still possible to register and join the Forum. For those who will not be able to attend physically, they will be able to join through webcast and remote participation features, accessible at http://www.itu.int/wsis/implementation/2010/forum/geneva/ (going through the agenda to the sessions of your interest). The draft agenda and invitations (in six UN official languages) are available on the WSIS Forum official website at http://www.itu.int/wsis/implementation/2010/forum/geneva/. Relevant documentation about the WSIS Forum 2010, including invitations in six UN official languages and draft agenda, are available on the Forum webpage at http://www.itu.int/wsis/implementation/2010/forum/geneva/. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=30384&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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International Recognitions........
by Shantanu Ganguly 07 May '10

07 May '10

Congratulation to the winners of 2010 Special Libraraies Association (SLA) & Asian Chapter Award: 1. Winner of SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA* **– Dr. Harish Chandra, *Librarian, IIT, Chennai, India *hchandra(a)iitm.ac.in* <hchandra(a)iitm.ac.in> 2. Winner of SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, SLA-* * *Mr. Parveen Babbar, *Assistant Librarian, IGNOU, Delhi, India * parveenbabbar(a)ignou.ac.in* <parveenbabbar(a)ignou.ac.in> * * *3.* Winner of SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA -* Ms. Wan-Ching(Renee), Wu *Student, Dept. of LIS, National Taiwan University, Taiwan* **reneemorrisb67(a)gmail.com*<reneemorrisb67(a)gmail.com> 4. *Mr. Shantanu Ganguly,* TERI, Delhi *sganguly67(a)gmail.com*<sganguly67(a)gmail.com> has been awarded "Bonnie Hidlitch International Librarian Award by S&T Division, SLA 5. *Mr. P K Jain*, Librarian, IEG, Delhi *pkjain1310(a)gmail.com*<pkjain1310(a)gmail.com>has been awarded "Sci-Tech Achievement Award" by S&T Division, SLA. He has been invited to speak at the SLA 2010 Conference in New Orleans and also invited by the University of Alabama, USA to deliver a lecture. 6. *Ms. Sneh Lata Sharma,* TCS, Gurgaon *sneh.sharma(a)tcs.com*<sneh.sharma(a)tcs.com> has been awarded "International Travel Award" by B&F Division, SLA All the above awardee will receive travel grant to attend SLA 2010 Conference during 13-16 June 2010 in New Orleans, LA, USA and will attend the same. Congratulations to all the winners -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistants required at ISI, Kolkata
by Shikha Bhowmik 07 May '10

07 May '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You A walk-in-interview will be conducted on 20 May 2010 at 10.30 A.M. at Indian Statistical Institute Library,Kolkata for recruitment of two (2) Project Assistants on purely temporary basis to work in the project entitled "Reclassification of books under Sociology". Qualification: Essential: Masters degree in Library & Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institute with consistently good academic record. Knowledge of computer applications in library operations. Desirable : Familiarity with LibSys. Tenure of appointment: The appointment is upto 31 march 2010 which may be extended Pay: Rs. 5,000/- per month plus HRA as per ISI rules. Age: Should not exceed 35 years as on 01 April 2010 with usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Extraordinary candidates. Interested candidates are required to bring with them an application addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute along with bio-data and original as well as photocopies of their certificates.They will have to report at the Office of the Library Unit, ISI, 203 B.T.Road, Kolkata 700108, on the day of interview half an hour before the time mentioned. Shikha Bhowmik Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org) This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Designing Institutional Repositories
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 07 May '10

07 May '10

Announcement No. 1 Workshop title: “Designing Institutional Repositories using Dspace” Organisation: “Department of Library and Information” Collaboration: “INFLIBNET, Centre Ahmadabad”. Venue: “Department of Library and Information” Dates: (Tentative): 28th June, 2010 to 2nd July, 2010 Registration Fee: 2500/= Registration fee should be remitted in the form of Demand Draft / Cheque addressed to Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (payable at Srinagar, J&K). Intake capacity: 35 (on first come basis) Accommodation: Accommodation can be arranged for outstation participants in local hotels / Guest house on request*. * Accommodation changes have to be paid separately. Contact: Nadim Akhtar Khan Coordinator Cell: 09796715909 09419900303 E-mail: nadim(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in naklis(a)rediffmail.com Form Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Organisation: __________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________ Cell No. _____________________________________________________________________ Accommodation Required: Yes / No Reg. Fee: Rs. 2500/= enclosed vide cheque / Draft No. ___________________________ dated _________________________ Bank ______________________________________________ Signature Name: Date :- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information
by DR.K.ADHINARAYANAN 07 May '10

07 May '10

Dear Professional Friends, I would like to inform you all, that about my new assignment at VIT University,Vellore,Tamilnadu,as Deputy Librarian-(Asst.Professor-Senior Scale). I have joined VIT University on 21st of October 2009 after resigned from Amrita University, Coimbatore,Tamilnadu. My official contact address is as follows: Dr. K. Adhinarayanan Deputy Librarian, University Central Library, VIT UNIVERSITY, Vellore-632 014 Tamilnadu Tel:0416-2202641 (Direct) adhinarayanan.k(a)vit.ac.in With Kind regards, Adhinarayanan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium 2 (2009 2011 )
by DRTC - General 07 May '10

07 May '10

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 DRTC Colloquium 2 (2009 2011) Search Engines: Impact on libraries This age is well called as an information age. The human being on the planet earth is surrounded with information, but the problem is, the more information there is the more it is to find the most relevant one. It is just the same as to find a needle in a hay stack. It may be said a hundred times that this is an information age, but it won't be of much help, if the information seeker is not able to find his or her needed information well in time. It may happen that the information-seeker is seeking for information and such information is possibly in existence, but he or she finds it when there is no further need of it, or the objective to find it is no more in force. So not only it is important that we have a lot of information but it is more important that we find it in right time and right place. Information age is not only about the abundance of information, but the fastest retrieval of the relevant information. In this colloquium we will be describing the search engine and how it works with respect to web-crawling, indexing and searching. We would also throw some light on the impact that search engines and WWW have made on the conventional library and library systems. Contents Speakers 1. Introduction Sarangi, Amit Kumar. 2. Web-crawling Singh, Abhinav Kumar. 3. Indexing and searching De, Debayan. 4. Search engine (google) Singh, Alka Rani. 5. Impact on libraries Biswas, Sudipta. 6. Conclusion and outlook Prasad, Shashi Bhushan. Venue: DRTC classroom Date :12th May 2009 Time: 2 : 00 p.m. All are cordially invited (M. Krishnamurthy) (Colloquium co-ordinator) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Information Management Trainee
by anand bandi 07 May '10

07 May '10

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai invites application for the post of "Information Management Trainee" for its main Campus at New Bombay. Fresh MLISc Candidates having proficiency in English Language and Computer operation may forward their CV to the undersigned latest by 25th May,2010. The selected Candidates will have an opportunity to work and learn in a total Digital environment of the prestigious National Resource Centrer of NIFT. Such selected candidates will be paid the stipend of Rs 6000=00 PM for the first six Months. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Center, 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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South-Asian countries raise awareness about freedom of information
by Puna Das 06 May '10

06 May '10

South-Asian countries raise awareness about freedom of information 05-05-2010 (New Delhi) UNESCO's Office in New Delhi commemorated World Press Freedom Day on 3 May with the South-Asian regional consultation on Freedom of Expression: The Right to Know. The meeting was organized in cooperation with the Department of Information of the Maldives government in Male on 3 and 4 May. The consultation focused on the right to information in South Asia, its significance as a monitoring tool for transparency and accountability, and as an empowerment tool for communities. The right to information is recognised as a fundamental right, but it requires the backing of governments, the civil society, the media and the judiciary. All these actors were represented at the regional consultation. They came from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Participants shared experiences, information and best practices and discussed ways in which South-Asian information institutions may be strengthened. Armoogum Parsuramen, Director of UNESCO's Office in New Delhi, emphasized in his opening speech the significance of freedom of information in a globalized digital world. He also stressed the importance for governmental agencies to publish and for citizens to access information in order to prevent corruption and to increase accountability. The consultation culminated in the launch by the President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, of a series of initiatives to encourage journalistic excellence in local media, such as a package of training workshops for media professionals and an award for the best journalist of the year. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=30363&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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verify and check the facts before writing about the supervisor
by musheer khan 06 May '10

06 May '10

Please ascertain,verify and check the facts before writing about the supervisor and the type of the supervision being done in the department instead of rushing to the conclusion on the basis of some malicious propaganda. I have been teaching in the department since 1996 and i am pain to see that I am dragged into a controversy where i am not involve. For the record I totally deny all allegations and insinuations being made against me both as a person and as a research supervisor. research supervisor -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA’s Journal of Retail & Marketing subscription
by prakash in 06 May '10

06 May '10

Dear All, I want to draw your attention towards our institute publication “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing”. Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) is the new age torchbearer of quality and innovative education in the IT capital of India. In collaboration with top universities from world over, BMA has brought in fresh educational trends in the country. BMA was established with a vision of providing quality university education that leads towards professional success. BMA has collaborations with Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM), Edith Cowan University (ECU), University of Aberdeen, Retailers Association of India (rai), Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI), Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) and Pondicherry University. The Institute publishes a tri-annual journal in Retail and Marketing area titled “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing. This is a peer reviewed and refereed journal and its editorial board consist of well-known experts in the field. Papers from both Academics and industry practitioners in India and abroad are invited. The Editorial Board is committed to bring out this journal in time and at par with the best international journals. “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing” is available on subscription basis to all national and international institutions, students and faculty against a very nominal subscription. Subscription Form and complimentary issue of “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing” can be downloaded from http://www.bmaindia.com/journal.html using the following password (rmj11410). Please respond back mentioning your full postal address. It will facilitate us in delivering the copy at right place and to right person. With Best Regards, Dr. Amir Ullah Khan Dean & Director Research Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Assignment
by Kshema Prakash 06 May '10

06 May '10

Dear Friends, I take the pleasure of informing you about my new assignment at IIT Rajasthan as Deputy Librarian. I have joined the same on 30th of April, 2010. I can be reached at: Dr. (Mrs.) Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Rajasthan, Care MBM Engineering College JNV University Campus Jodhpur Rajasthan Email: kprakash(a)iitk.ac.in, kshemaprakash(a)gmail.com Mobile: +91-9897190604 With best regards, Kshema Dr. (Mrs.) Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian IIT Rajasthan Mob: +919897190604 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Questionnaire Website
by subhash khode 06 May '10

06 May '10

I have tried to developed online questionnaire for my paper but i have found it for limited questions and facilitly. Kindly provide me addresses some good free websites do develop online questionnaire free of charge with maximum facility. Subhash Khode Chief Librarian MIT, Ujjain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar
by Shriram Pandey 05 May '10

05 May '10

Dear Mr. Ghani, Thanks for showing the other side of the coin. I think this is an endless loop to blame the system, it is not only found in our profession but spread in all the disciplines. In my view, there is no parameters of quantity research, I can give many examples of great personalities in our profession who did there Ph.D along with the job and they are now prominent researcher. Its matter of research approach and hard work they made. You cannot tell that the people, who are doing their Ph.D by seating at the department, can only produce the useful theses. We can’t change the system in a day, but definitely we could aware about these facts and can put our efforts to make this profession as a respectable profession. In my personal view, money is not matter at all for prominent researcher and academician. Exception is everywhere and every profession, and we can’t remove in a day as our whole system is made like that. Govt is working towards improving the quality of higher education and certainly the things are moving faster and we could see the improvement in coming future. In this direction recently UGC has made the guidelines for minimum requirements to award the PhD degree, and also increased the nos. of JRF positions to promote the research and development. It’s a good indication for Indian research. As I noticed in the various vacancies coming to our field , It has clearly mentioned that those who has awarded PhD degree with UGC Regulation 2009 is exempted from the NET, it means the Ph.D is definitely going to be a good work with number of good publications not the useless efforts. So it does not matter that you are doing your ph.d along with your job, the work should be innovative and should have implication in respective field. Thanks, ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Rupa Ki Nangal, Post: Sumel, Via: Jamdoli Jaipur - 302 031, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Alternate E-mail: shriram(a)lnmiit.ac.in, ================================================= "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." - Dalai Lama -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee at Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bangalore
by Veeru 05 May '10

05 May '10

Dear Professionals, The* Indian Institute of Astrophysics*, is an autonomous research Institute funded by Government of India, Department of Science & Technology in the country, dedicated to carry out research in Astronomy & Astrophysics. The Institute offers Training in the Library Science including the state- of -the- art library techniques and services: *No. of vacancies* : Two *Qualification* : Master of Library Science with basic degree in science (preferable) (Students who have appeared for final exam and waiting for results may also apply) *Additional qualifications* : Basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software and Open Source software *Age* : Below 25 years *Tenure* : 24 Months *Emoluments* : Rs.16000/- per month (inclusive all) The trainee programme is not regular employment and does not entitle any privileges or benefits of regular employment. It is only a temporary study programme for imparting training. Candidates meeting the above requirement may send their copy of Curriculum vitae/ Biodata along with copies of certificates to the *Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala 2nd Block, Bangalore 34* on or before May 25, 2010. *For further details refer website* *www.iiap.res.in.* Administrative Officer -- 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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Call for Papers: National Seminar on Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems on July 29-30, 2010.
by shobha prasad 05 May '10

05 May '10

Library and Information Center R N S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to VTU, Belgaum ) CHANNASANDRA, Uttarahalli Road, Subramanyapura Post, BANGALORE – 560 061 Is organizing a National Seminar On Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems, July 29-30, 2010 About the Seminar Library and information services today are changing very rapidly. Present Internet age has a lot of positive impact on Digital Information Systems and Services Management. Innovations in technology have lead to the emergence of a new phase in library development through timely application of digital technology. Added to this is the accelerated convergence of communication technologies with publishing and the media. Services become possible in the libraries only by implementing digitization activities. This upgrades libraries to provide better quality and a greater diversity of services and management than they currently are able to do with analogue technology. Utilizing these opportunities, libraries are harnessing better quality services to users. This national seminar is designed to provide an opportunity to discuss various aspects of “Digital Information Systems and Services Management” across the country. It aims at bringing together librarians of various engineering colleges and related premier institutes to deliberate on the challenges and issues concerning the theme of the seminar. Take away · Educationists, Research Scholars and Library Professionals will be exposed to emerging technologies like Digital Information System, Open Access Sourcess and Web-based Information Services etc. · Applicability and Adoptability of Digital Servises will be identified and new ideas are shared and learnt to install in libraries. About RNSIT RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT) established in the year 2001 is the brain- child of the Group – Chairman, Dr. R. N. Shetty. The Murudeshwar Group of Companies headed by Dr. R. N. Shetty is a leading player in many industries viz., construction, manufacturing, hotel, automobile, power & IT services and education. The group has contributed significantly to the field of education. A number of educational institutions are run by R. N. Shetty Trust, and RNSIT is one among them. With a continuous desire to provide quality education to society, the trust has established RNSIT, an institution to nourish and produce the best of engineering and management talents. About the Library Library at RNSIT was established in the year 2001. It endeavors to provide value-added services to support engineering and management education of the institution. The key motive is to improve education through quality information system and services. It ensures well equipped library facilities along with printed and electronic resources. Over the years RNSIT library has developed with necessary and relevant resources like books, journals, standards and specifications, trade catalogues, reports, etc., providing excellent information services. Seminar Theme Digital Information Sources - Acquisition, Organization, Access and Preservation Open Access Sources - Open Access Journals, Institutional Repositories Web-based Information Services Information Systems and Enabling Technologies - Web 2.0 and Lib 2.0 - Open Source Software - Library Automation Systems Information Search Techniques Content Creation and Management Other Related Topics Call for Papers Theoretical, conceptual and application oriented research papers that are original and not published elsewhere are invited from library professionals on various themes mentioned and in related areas. Guidelines for Authors · The paper will be in Times New Roman with font size 12, space 1.5, clearly mentioning Name of Author(s), Title of Paper, Affiliated Organization, Contact Number and E-mail ID of Authors. · Softcopy of the paper in MS Word should be sent through e-mail and as attachment to Prof. Khaiser Nikam at: rnsitlibrarynationalseminar(a)gmail.com on or before 15th June 2010. · Acceptance of the paper will be communicated to the participants on 30th June 2010. · All the selected papers are to be presented by the Authors. Each presentation will be of 15 minutes duration. · Mailing Address/author affiliation should be given in the paper. · Selected papers will be published in the Seminar Proceedings. Important Dates Last date for Submitting the full paper : 15th June 2010 Last date for Registration : 15th July 2010 Registration Fee : Rs.500/- Registration Details DD should be drawn in favor of the Principal, RNS Institute of Technology, payable at Bangalore and sent to the address below: Mrs. Shobha H. Prasad Organizing Secretary RNS Institute of Technology Channasandra, Uttarahalli Road, Subramanyapura Post Bangalore – 560 061 Ph: 080 28603880/81, Mobile: 9481800715, E-mail: rnsitlibrarynationalseminar(a)gmail.com Accommodation: On campus accommodation can be arranged on first-cum- first served basis against nominal charges. Delegates are required to inform the organizing secretary well in advance, for on campus accommodation. Seminar Committee Chief Patron : Dr R N Shetty Chairman RNSIT Patron : Dr H N Shivashankar Director RNSIT Advisory Committee Dr M K Venkatesha : Organizing Chair Principal, RNSIT Dr K S Raghavan : Member Prof., DRTC (ISI), Bangalore Dr I K Ravichandra Rao : Member Head & Prof., DRTC (ISI), Bangalore Dr S P Singh : Member Prof., DLIS, Univ. of Delhi Dr Usha Munshi : Member Librarian, IIPA,. New Delhi Dr K N Prasad : Member SRELS, Bangalore Dr I R N Goudar : Member Retd. Chief Lib., NAL Dr H Siddamalliah : Member Chief Lib., NIMHANS Sri R Dandapani : Member Retd. Chief Lib., British Library Mrs Gayathri Sen : Member Chief Librarian,PESIT Mr N Chowdappa : Member Chief Librarian, BMSCE Dr R Srinivasan : Member Dean, Research & PG Studies, RNSIT Dr K. Uma Rao : Member Dean, Academics, RNSIT Dr G T Raju : Member Prof & Head of CSE, RNSIT Dr U Bhojanna : Member Prof & Head of MBA, RNSIT Prof Sridhar : Member Prof of ECE, RNSIT Prof R B Kulkarni : Member Prof of ECE, RNSIT Mr. Purnachandra : Member P.E.D, RNSIT Mr V Kantharaju : Member Asst. Librarian, RNSIT Dr Khaiser Nikam : Member and Program Director Prof. ,DLIS, Univ. of Mysore Mrs Shobha H Prasad : Organizing secretary Librarian, RNSIT ===== National Seminar On Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems (July 15-16, 2010) Registration Form Name …………………………………………………… Organization …………………………………………………… Designation …………………………………………………… Address …………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… Phone …………………………………………………… E-mail …………………………………………………… Details of Registration Fee: Name of Bank and Branch……………………………………….. Applicant Signature Seal and Signature of the Head of the Institution For more Details please visit: http://www.rnsit.in/ =========== Organizing Secretary Mrs. Shobha H Prasad Librarian, Library and Information Center R N S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHANNASANDRA, Uttarahalli Road, Subramanyapura Post, BANGALORE – 560 061 Ph: +91-80-28603880/81 Fax: +91-80-28603882 M: +91-9481800715 Email: rnsitlibrarynationalseminar(a)gmail.com shobhahprasad(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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13 Ways to Protect Your Computer System
by Upadhyay P K 05 May '10

05 May '10

Dear colleagues, Like my last week posting on digital security and in addition to installing security products, follow these simple, common-sense precautions to reduce exposure and protect system. Let me clearly mention that passwords being used in gmail, yahoo mail, etc can be seen clealy if password cracker software are run on the systems you are using. This softwares are freely available on internet also. Do not open e-mail attachments from an unknown, suspicious, or untrustworthy source. If you're not familiar with the sender, do not open, download, or execute any files or e-mail attachments. Do not open an e-mail attachment unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a friend or someone you know. Some viruses replicate themselves and spread via e-mail. Stay on the safe side and confirm that the attachment was sent from a trusted source before you open it. Do not open any e-mail attachments if the subject line is questionable. If you feel that the attachment may be important to you, always save the file to your hard drive before you open it. Delete chain e-mails and other spam from your inbox. It's best not to forward or reply to messages like these. Unsolicited, intrusive mail clogs up networks, may contain annoying or offensive content, and may result in security and privacy risks. Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. Make sure that the Web site is legitimate and reputable. Verify that an anti-virus program has checked the files on the download site. If you have any doubts, don't download the file at all. If you download software from the Internet, be especially vigilant of free software, which often carries adware or other potentially unwanted content along with it. Always read the privacy policies and end-user license agreements (EULAs) for software you install, regardless of the source. Be especially wary of screensavers, games, browser add-ons, peer-to-peer (P2P) clients, and any downloads claiming to be “cracked” or free versions of expensive applications, such as Adobe® PhotoShop® or Microsoft® Office. Avoid downloads from non-Web sources altogether. The chances of downloading infected software from Usenet groups, IRC channels, instant messaging clients, or P2P is very high. Links to Web sites seen in IRC and instant messaging also frequently point to infected downloads. Avoid obtaining your software from these sources. Update your anti-virus software often. Threats are on the increase, and they are constantly evolving. Hundreds of viruses are discovered each month. To make sure that you are protected against the newest breed of threats, update your anti-virus software frequently. That means downloading the latest virus signature files and the most current version of the scanning engine. Back up your files frequently. If a virus infects your files, at least you can replace them with your back-up copy. It's a good idea to store your backup files (on CDs or flash drives) in another secure physical location away from your computer. Update your operating system, Web browser, and e-mail program on a regular basis. For example, you can get Microsoft® security updates for Microsoft® Windows® and Microsoft® Explorer at http://www.microsoft.com/security. Vigilance is the best defense against phishing scams. “Phishing” describes scams that attempt to acquire confidential information such as credit card numbers, personal identity data, and passwords by sending out e-mails that look like they come from real companies or trusted individuals. If you happen to receive an e-mail message announcing that your account will be closed, that you need to confirm an order, or that you need to verify your billing information, do not reply to the e-mail or click on any links. If you want to find out whether the e-mail is legitimate, you can contact the company or individual directly by calling or writing to them. Do not open messages or click on links from unknown users in your instant messaging program. Instant messaging can be a vehicle for transmitting viruses and other malicious code, and it’s another means of initiating phishing scams. Use a personal firewall. A software firewall runs on your PC and can protect you from both inbound and outbound attacks. Read pop-up message before clicking OK button. Most of the users click ‘OK’ button on POP-UP windows without reading the message. A malicious software may be asking permission before getting installed. Read and understand the POP-UP message before clicking ‘OK’ button. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Kapil Sibal inaugurates nationwide e-library project
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 05 May '10

05 May '10

[http://www.indiaedunews.net/Today/Kapil_Sibal_inaugurates_nationwide_e-libr…] Kapil Sibal inaugurates nationwide e-library project New Delhi: The "National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content (N-LIST)" was formally launched by Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, here today. The N-LIST project provides access to more than 2,100 electronic journals and 51,000 electronic books to students, researchers and faculty from colleges and other beneficiary institutions through server(s) installed at the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre. "Authorized users from colleges can now access e-resources and download articles required by them directly from the publisher's website once they are duly authenticated as authorized users through servers deployed in the INFLIBNET Centre," said an official press release. Faculty, staff students and researches from colleges covered under section 12B of University Grants Commission (UGC) Act are eligible to access e-resources through the N-LIST project. These colleges are required to register themselves on the N-LIST Website. Currently, 665 colleges are registered members. Registered colleges are issued Log-in IDs and passwords for their authorized users including faculty, staff, researchers and students. Colleges that are not covered under 2F/12B Act of the UGC may join as N-LIST Associate Members. The N-LIST Project is being jointly executed by the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium, INFLIBNET Centre and the (INDEST-AICTE) Consortium, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The project provides for cross-subscription to e-resources subscribed by the two Consortia, i.e. subscription to INDEST-AICTE resources for universities and UGC-INFONET resources for technical institutions. It also provides access to selected e-resources to colleges. Also present at the launch were Ashok Thakur and Sunil Kumar, Additional Secretaries in the Ministry of HRD and also N.K. Sinha, Amit Khare and Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain, Joint Secretaries in the Ministry of HRD. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/05/2010 12:46:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent reply on AICTE's Library requirements
by Naveen Mathad 05 May '10

05 May '10

Respected Forum Members, We are in need of your valuable reply on AICTE's Library requirements please clarify below mentioned doubts. 1. As per AICTE how many National and International print Journals required for getting approval for PGDM/MBA course.? 2. What is the criteria to say international journal like place of publication or international reputation ? 3. Weather online journals are also considered for minimum required journals for example minimum requirement is 12 journals, than 6 print and 6 online journals can be considered ? -- Thanks and Regards, -------------------------------------- Naveen C.M. Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies Mob-09740349997 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Membership form of Indian Library Association (ILA)
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Professionals Greetings !!! You may please download the Membership form of Indian Library Association (ILA) from http://ilaindia.net/Membership%20-%20ILA.html -- Kind regards. Rajesh -- 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] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear All, The point raised by Ghani is not only the example of malpractices in LIS there are several other heart burning examples which forced me to develop HDLS at http://lishelp.ning.com to raise our voices against such type of issues. But the major thing is who will take initiave for such type of bad activities although we have lot of powers given by our constitution like RTI Act, Human Rights, Consumer forum etc. I simply wanted to say we must use such type of powers to reduce the shortcomings if you can't then let me know in details i will raise the questions under RTI without disclosing your identity. Message: 6 Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:43:14 +0300 From: raiyan ghani To: lis-forum Subject: [LIS-Forum] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to dojob abroad on the name of data collection? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" * **Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection?* Dear LIS professionals Greetings!!! As we are aware that UGC is the highest governing body to ensure high quality education in India. The way UGC has come up with research funds, is no doubt appreciative at every account. Every central university is bound to follow the norms of UGC Act/Ordinances/ Rules and Regulation. For each sect within the university, UGC has its own norms and regulations. *So keeping all the UGC Act/Circulars/Rules and Regulation in concern, the question arise after seeing the current trend that does UGC allow a research scholar of a central university to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection? * We have been going through lot of posting on this forum in regard to the improvement and trends of LIS, as well as its a hot topic in this forum to change the current scenario of the LIS. The question at this hour is that researchers are the pillars and path to come up with new innovation to their respective fields. But, it seems to be a trend in the university and specially in library science department producing fake researcher who never ever paid heed to their research and being awarded a doctorate degree by the end of their duration confined by UGC. Is this type of researcher will bring change who had their thesis copied by some one else, doing job abroad and their guide working on his/her behalf, deceiving the department and enjoying other monetary benefits on the name of data collection, paying a hefty amount to the supervisor of his/her income. I will be pleased to hear the answer to my question on this forum specially by senior academicians of LIS profession, experts of LIS profession, serving current and ex LIS member professionals to UGC and from all who want to improve the scenario of LIS profession. * * Thanks With regards, Syed Raiyan Ghani. Program Coordinator Applied Engineering Management Program-KSU (Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri - USA) A proud Alumini of DRTC, ISI Bangalore. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award: Call for entries for 2011
by Atanu Garai 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Colleagues, Swedish government founded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) (http://www.alma.se) in the memory of renowned author Astrid Lindgren as the world's largest prize for children's and young adult literature, in 2002. The Award total is Swedish krona five million, presented every year to authors, illustrators, oral storytellers and those active in reading promotion work. Authors receive the award for their entire oeuvre, not for individual works. Illustrators and oral storytellers are also eligible to win the Award. The award may also be presented to persons or organizations working to stimulate reading by children and young adults. Only living persons may receive the award. The award winners are chosen by a jury with broad expertise in international children’s and young adult literature, reading promotion and children’s rights. The 12 members include authors, literary critics and scholars, illustrators and librarians. One member represents Astrid Lindgren’s family. To enhance the global aspect, every year the jury chooses institutions and organizations from around the world who may nominate candidates for the award. A common feature of the nomination bodies is that they have a good overview and knowledge of authors, illustrators, storytellers and reading promotion activities in their countries or language areas. In India, the nomination bodies are: Indian Section of IBBY Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC) Nehru House 4 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110 002 T/F: (9111) 2331 1095 E: info(a)awic.in W: www.awic.in Indian Journal of Library & Information Science Asharfi Lal, Editor-in-Chief Red Flower Publication Pvt. Ltd. 41/48, DSIDC, Pocket-2, Mayur Vihar Phase-I, Delhi 110091 T: (91 11) 65270068 E: wisindia(a)vsnl.net Atanu Garai Srijan Technologies E-65, Sixth Floor, Himalaya House, 23 K.G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 T: (91-11) 4358 0870/5, F: (91-11) 4358 0876 E: atanu(a)srijan.in Web: srijan.in The last date for submission of nomination to ALMA is 15 May 2010 to be considered for the 2011 Award. If you intend to submit your entries to me, you are advised to send a portfolio of your works to me by 7 May 2010, preferably by email. Best regards, Atanu Garai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call For Paper
by arjun k 03 May '10

03 May '10

International Journal of Library Science www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/ Call for Papers Dear Colleague, Papers are invited for the International Journal of Library Science (IJLS). The IJLS is a peer-reviewed journal, published refereed, well-written original research articles, and studies that describe the latest research and developments in the area of library Science and information. This is a broad-based journal covering all branches. It's also published interdisciplinary research. The areas of interest include but are not limited to: · Education for librarianship · Information policy · Information communication technologies (ICT's) · Information Society · Equity of Access · Sustainability and ICT's · Children's Internet Protection Act · Censorship · Information explosion · Information literacy · Government Information · Decreased funding for established libraries · Copyright · Intellectual property rights · Intellectual freedom · Digital divide · Open access (publishing) · Patriot Act · Public lending right · Slow fires · Serials crisis · Current digital/scanning technologies · Remote Access An original and unpublished manuscripts can be sent to the publisher via e-mail at: cangaley(a)yahoo.com and a copy to cpublib[at]gmail.com . Sincerely, -- With regards Arjun Associate Editor (International Journal of Library Science) & System Administrator (Automation Program) Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab,Patiala -- 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 Ajay Kum Sharma 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, One of my library user has urgently required following article from the below source journals for his research work. It would be highly appreciated if you arrange to send either hard or soft copy of these article to us. 1. Journal Title: The Down, July 1897 pages 132 - 136 2. Journal Title: The Day in India, December 1889 pages 13 - 15 -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [oadl] Fwd: EPT Blog posting
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 May '10

02 May '10

Friends: Here is a message from Ms Barbara Kirsop of EPT (Electronic Publishing Trust for Development, UK). Please send your success stories in implementing and benefiting from open access. Dear All, I have just sent the following posting to EPT Blog, after discussions with Leslie, Arun and Iryna Kuchma (eIFL). The idea is to try to collect personal stories of how OA has assisted researchers in the developing world. Sometimes a personal story speaks louder than an essay! Please let any of your contacts know that we would like to hear from them if they have an OA-story to tell. Thanks, Barbara. (Barbara Kirsop, EPT) ============================================================ Please send us your OA stories as your contribution to OA week!<http://epublishingtrust.blogspot.com/2010/04/please-send-us-your-oa-stories…> <http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8-6aDVnNC_0/S9rl80WIH4I/AAAAAAAAAF0/5Axc2zu2kuI/s…> *Open Access Week* will hit the research communities worldwide from October 18th – 24th, 2010! Here is the OA Week web site <http://www.oaweek.org/>that will tell you what is going to happen and what you can do to help. To spread information to developing and emerging regions on the value of OA to research and economic development we need to make a lot of noise this week. We need to tell others how free access to research, or distribution of their own research through OA, has changed their work or their career for the better. Here is a request: can you send EPT any stories you can share that show how OA has advanced your work. Has it lead to new contacts? Has it lead to new research partnerships and publications? Has it made you think about the importance of getting your research findings into the global community to help resolve global problems? Has it helped your own career? Has it put your organisation on the global map? Please tell EPT about any developments that have been brought about by your knowledge or participation in Open Access. Send your stories (no more than 300 words please) to EPT <ept(a)biostrat.demon.co.uk>. You can also add short experiences as a Comment to this Blog. We will collate the best stories and make them widely known so that others will be encouraged. Write to us with your OA-stories and help the progress of research! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by sckumaresan 02 May '10

02 May '10

Dear All, One of our faculty wants the below mentioned article for her research, if any of you are subscribing the journal or the database in your library, please send me a soft copy of the same. Dyeing of solvent pretreated polyesters, Journal of society of dyers & colourists Volume-113, issue 5-6 pages 178-181, wiley interscience. Thanks & Regards Kumaresanl S.C.Kumaresan Head Librarian Academic Bridge Program Qatar Foundation Doha, Qatar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Trainee
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 02 May '10

02 May '10

Dear Sir, Please arrange to post this message to the attention of all LIS graduates. Sincerely, Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod needs two Library Trainees for its Library. The qualification required is BLISc/MLISc (preferably MLISc). The selection will be based on the interview and practical test. The selected candidates will get a stipend of Rs. 5000/- per month. The training period will be one year. Those who are interested may attend the walk-in-interview and practical test with all original certificates on 12th May 2010 at 11am at Central University Office at Nayanmarmoola, Kasaragod. -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library blog at: www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article full text request - Reg
by chandra shekar 01 May '10

01 May '10

Moderator kindly post this request. Dear All If any body having full text of below one, kindly arrange on urgent. Its a great help for me. Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs August 2003, Vol. 12, No. 8 : Pages 1413-1421 Cinacalcet HCl: a calcimimetic agent for the management of primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism Nora Franceschini, Melanie S Joy, Abhijit Kshirsagar (doi: 10.1517/13543784.12.8.1413) Regards G. Chandrashekar Librarian APLRC- Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moodle Online Professional Development Workshop
by Dr. Indira Koneru 01 May '10

01 May '10

Dear Professionals, If you wish to develop MOODLE (Online Course Management System) skills, here is the Professional Development Opportunity. The first Moodle for Teachers Beginner Workshop (M4T-B1) is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2010. The aim of the M4T-B online workshop is to help you learn and teach basic Moodle concepts in an international multi-cultural learning environment. M4T-B requires participants to be active at least 5 hours a week on theoretical and practical aspects of online learning (individually and in teams). M4T-B will include asynchronous (via the Moodle) and synchronous (via WiZiQ) components. This workshop has a one time registration fee of US$39 to cover costs. This 4 week facilitated workshop will cover the following topics: Week 1: Getting Started. Select a Moodle activity and join your team. Learn how to navigate, view & change course settings, profile options, work with files & folders, access and use editing tools. Week 2: Moodle Resources. Learn how to add a label, compose a webpage, link to a web site and link to a file. Research and learn about your selected Moodle activity. Week 3: Moodle Activities. Develop a learning module with example activities and resources to teach team members how to create and use your selected Moodle activity. The 10 Moodle activities are: assignments, chat, choice, forums, glossary, hot potatoes quiz, journal, survey, wiki, workshop. Week 4: Learn & Share. Complete the other learning modules developed by your team to Learn how to create and use other Moodle activities. Share your learning experience with all course participants. For further details, follow http://www.integrating-technology.org Regards, Indira _________________________________________________________________ The amazing world in sharp snaps http://news.in.msn.com/gallery/archive.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TCS interview -reg:
by kannan satheesan 01 May '10

01 May '10

Dear all, This is with reference to my previous posting regarding T.A. reimbursement by TCS. I feel dejected as, later on i came to understand it was a delay in reimbursing it. Kannan S. Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NRI develops chip to contain entire library
by Ramakant Navghare 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

To, Dear All, An Indian-American scientist has developed a computer chip that can store an unprecedented amount of data - enough to hold an entire library. The new chip stems from a breakthrough in the use of nanodots, or nanoscale magnets, and represents a significant advance in computer-memory technology. "We have created magnetic nanodots that store one bit of information on each nanodot, allowing us to store over one billion pages of information in a chip that is one square inch," says Jay Narayan, professor of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Narayan, a product of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, conducted the study. The breakthrough is that these nanodots are made of single, defect-free crystals, creating magnetic sensors that are integrated directly into a silicon electronic chip. These nanodots, which can be made uniformly as small as six nanometres in diameter, are all precisely oriented in the same way - allowing programmers to reliably read and write data to the chips, an NCSU release said. A nanometre is the billionth of a metre. The chips themselves can be manufactured cost-effectively but the next step is to develop magnetic packaging that will enable users to take advantage of the chips - using something, such as laser technology, that can effectively interact with the nanodots. The research was presented at the Materials Research Society Spring Meeting in San Francisco. -- Thank You, Regards, Ramakant Amar Navghare (M.L.I.Sc/NET) Administrator, Knowledge Management --------------------------------------------------------- KPMG Lodha Excellus Apollo Mills Compound, N. M. Joshi Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011. Tel +91 (22) 30902268 Fax +91 (22) 39896000 ---------------------------------------------------------- email : ramakant.navghare(a)gmail.com Skype ID :ramakant.amar.navghare Mob. No. : +91 09324564183 Mobile Website : http://wapamama.net/ramakant/ Personal Blog : www.ramakantnavghare.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ramakant(a)kpmg.com www.in.kpmg.com --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium 1 (2009 2011 )
by DRTC - General 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 DRTC Colloquium 1 (2009 2011) Web 2.0 and its implications for Libraries ABSTRACT The nature of the World Wide Web has changed dramatically in the past decade. Web 2.0, as we now know the web, does more than just allow a user to retrieve information - it has become a powerful medium that facilitates interactivity, collaborative work, and exchange of ideas. In this colloquium, we aim to explore the thinking behind Library 2.0 and its implementation - from user centred planning to the need for constant evaluation. This colloquium takes a look at how Web 2.0 technologies have changed the way libraries work, and also dissect concrete examples of Web 2.0 technologies at work in present day libraries. An attempt shall also be made to discuss features of Web 3.0. Facets Speakers Introduction Debayan De Blogs & Wikis Sudipta Biswas Social Networking Alka Rani Singh Synchronous messaging, streaming media, tagging Abhinav Kumar Singh RSS Feeds and mashups Shashi Bhushan Prasad Conclusion Amit Kumar Sarangi Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 5th May, 2010 Time: 02:00 p.m. All are cordially invited Dr.M. Krishnamurthy (Colloquium co-ordinator) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Best wishes to Dr.K.S.Dinesh, Deputy Librarian, IIT-Rupar (Punjab).
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Dear Sir/Madam We are happy to inform you that, Dr.K.S.Dinesh previously working as Librarian at Nagarjuna College of Engineering, Bangalore and Vice-President and founder Member of AKELPA has been appointed as Deputy librarian of Indian Institute of Technology, Rupar, Punjab (IIT-Rupar) and reported on 19--04-2010. We the AKELPA Members (All Karnataka Engineering College Library Professionals Association) Wish him all the success in his future. With Best Wishes. Dr.K.R.Mulla General Secretory, AKELPA. -- Dr. K. R. Mulla Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. -- 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] Winner- SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

From: P K Jain [mailto:pkjain1310@gmail.com] Sent: Fri 4/2/2010 23:22 To: Harish Chandra Cc: kailash balani; Kyoko Sato; scott davidson; Debal Chandra Kar Subject: Winner- SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA Dear Dr. Harish Chandra It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of the 2010 SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Please confirm that you are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. On behalf of the Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. We all look forward to meeting you at the Conference in New Orleans. With regards P.K.Jain Chair-Award Committee Asian Chapter SLA -- P.K.Jain Librarian Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410 Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com pkjain(a)iegindia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Congrats to Winner- SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Wan-Ching (Renee), Wu It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of the 2010 SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Christina de Castell from B&F Division will let you know the details and the specific day and time of the award presentation to you once this has been determined. Please confirm that you are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. On behalf of the Asian Chapter Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. We all look forward to meeting you at the Conference in New Orleans. Regards P.K.Jain Chair-Award Committee Asian Chapter SLA -- P.K.Jain Librarian Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410 Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com pkjain(a)iegindia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Congratulation to P K Babbar for SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 11:28 PM, P K Jain <pkjain1310(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear Mr. Parveen Babbar > > It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner > of the 2010 SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, > SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many > applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. > > This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association > Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Please confirm that you > are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New > Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. > > On behalf of the Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt > congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. > > > With regards > > P.K.Jain > > Chair-Award Committee > > Asian Chapter SLA > > -- > P.K.Jain > Librarian > Institute of Economic Growth > University of Delhi Enclave > DELHI- 110007. India > Ph. 91-11-27667463 > Fax: 91-11-27667410 > Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 > E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com > pkjain(a)iegindia.org > -- Parveen Babbar Assistant Librarian Library & Documentation Division IGNOU, Maidan Gargi, Delhi-110068 Mb -9013358771, Ph 91-011-29751905 (O) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

----- Forwarded by Debal Chandra Kar/LIC/DEL/TERI on 04/30/2010 08:31 AM ----- From: Sheila Rosenthal <slr(a)sei.cmu.edu> To: Shantanu Ganguly <sganguly67(a)gmail.com> Date: 04/21/2010 08:59 PM Subject: CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD Dear Shantanu Ganguly, It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of The 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD The award will be in the amount of $2000 to cover the costs of attending the 2010 SLA Annual Conference (conference registrations, hotel lodging, economy return airfare to New Orleans, LA and other related costs). Your Award will be presented to you at the Science-Technology Annual Business Meeting and Awards Breakfast at the SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Post award requirements include writing a brief article (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference experience for the November 2010 SciTech News. You will also be asked to serve on the Science-Technology and Engineering Division Awards Committee the following year in order to provide for the continuity and enthusiasm of this award. It is essential that you immediately begin to apply for any necessary travel documents, including a passport and visa to travel to the United States, if you do not already possess them. As you know, if you do not receive the necessary documents you will not be able to travel to the US. If you need any other documents from the Special Libraries Association besides this letter, please advise us, and we will provide them to you. We would appreciate that you acknowledge by return e-mail that you will attend the SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA from 13-16 June 2010, and also agree to fulfill the other commitments associated with this Award. Kindly also include a photo of yourself in jpg. We look forward to meeting you at the conference and joining you in some of the events. CONGRATULATIONS! Sincerely, Sheila L. Rosenthal, Awards Chairman S&T Division -------------------- Sheila L. Rosenthal Manager of Library Services Senior Librarian Software Engineering Institute 4500 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 Phone: (412) 268-7846 Fax: (412) 268-5758 Email: slr(a)sei.cmu.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] opportunity of MBA degree for library and
by राज कुमार 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Vikash, That's a good query. Young LIS professionals must explore some new emerging areas for good job opportunities in corporate world rather than being a traditional librarian. As per your query, if someone get an MBA degree than he can enter into corporate. Because the LIS professionals are known expert in information searching and retrieval. Few challenging roles are as below: 1. Knowledge Management- Knowledge Manager/Knowledge Scientist/Knowledge Specialist 2. Business Information Research- Research Associate/Business Analyst 3. Research and Analytics- Research Associate/Research Analyst 4. Market Research-Research Associate/Research Analyst All the above four fields require good skills in information searching, organizing, analyzing and reporting. Such Business and market research reports are used by the top management of corporations to take strategic decisions. Regards Raj Kumar -- DISCLAIMER: This E-Mail may contain Confidential Information and is meant for the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error and are not the intended recipient/s, kindly notify me at rjkyadav(a)gmail.com and then delete this e-mail immediately from your system. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail, its contents or its attachment/s other than by its intended recipient/s is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Internet Communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be delayed, intercepted, corrupted, lost, or contain viruses. I do not accept any liability for any errors, omissions, viruses or computer problems experienced by any recipient as a result of this e-mail. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KOHA library software - seminar & workshop
by CISSR CISSR 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear ALL Sub : Library Software KOHA -- Intensive Training & Workshop Respected Sir / Madam We are glad to inform you that one day Stat Level Seminar on OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT and Three days National Workshop / Hands – on – Training on FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA are being organized by The Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR), a registered LIS R n D Institution and a group of young and aged Jadavpurian, from May 17 – 20, 2010 at Jadavpur University Main Campus, in collaboration with Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Department of Library & Information Science, Institute for Open Technology and Applications (a society under Dept. of IT, Govt. of W.B.) and other reputed organization. In this connection we would request you kindly to depute your LIBRARIAN / LIS Professionals from your reputed institution to attend the Hands - on - Training / Workshop & Seminar ( 17 - 20 May, 2010 ). We are sure that this intensive training will be great help for library software selection / procurement / installation to your LIBRARY as well as gathering knowledge to your LIBRARIAN to expedite the library services of your institution. We would be glad if you kindly make it convenient to be present on the occasion to encourage the organizers, participants and other guests. The Workshop & Seminar brochure along with the Registration form is enclosed herewith as attachment. *( Pl. See the website : www.cissr.webs.com )* Thanking You. Yours sincerely SUBHENDU GHOSHAL Organising Secretary on behalf of KOLIS 2010, Seminar & Workshop Advisory Committee, Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre , Jadavpur University, Kolkata K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *One Day* STATE LEVEL SEMINAR on “FREE & OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT ’’ ( 17th May 2010 ) & *Three Days* NATIONAL WORKSHOP on ‘‘ FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA ’’ ( 18 – 20 May, 2010 ) Venue : Jadavpur University Main Campus Dr. Triguna Sen Auditorium -- Alumni Association Bldg. ( Beside Central Library ), 3 No. Gate, JU Post Office *Organized by* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR) *In Collaboration with* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre Department of Library & Information Science, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Institute for Open Technology & Application (IOTA) *Website* www.cissr.webs.com www.iotawb.org *Address for Communication* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, 2nd Floor JUTA Building ( Opposite TEQIP Building ) Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700 032 Phone : 033 2414 6093 * * *E-mail* cissr.k(a)gmail.com or jufossrc(a)gmail.com *Contact Persons* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 990 34 38 32 9 / Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR & WORKSHOP* Are seriously considering to implementing Koha Are looking to play as an expert / active techno Librarian role in Koha implementation Are looking to install, develop database - IR and maintain Koha on their own Are to build up a Forum of KOHA users in West Bengal to support its sustainable usage and development Are to introduce and spread the UBUNTU - LINUX – KOHA operating system to the LIS professionals *ABOUT KOHA* Enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality Dual Database Design utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types Library Standards Compliance ensures interoperability between Koha and other systems Web-based Interfaces platform-independent solution Free/Open Source distributed under the General Public License (GPL) No Vendor Lock-in obtain support or development services from the best available source *SOME OF THE KOHA USERS / EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN WEST BENGAL* 1. West Bengal University of Technology 2. Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation ( RRRLF ) 3. Jadavpur University Food Tech. & Bio-Chem. Engg, Dept. Library 4. Burdwan University Lib. & Inf. Sc.Dept. *KOHA SUPPORT IN WEST BENGAL* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research ( C I S S R ) Web. : www.cissr.webs.com E-Mail : cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Pragati Bandhu Sarkar - 9433890116 ; e-mail - pragatiscl(a)gmail.com *COURSE CONTENT* Concept of FOSS, KOHA Total Management, Linux Desktop handling, Ubuntu, MARC 21, AACR 2R outlines, Online Free Web Resource Management *RESOURCE PERSONS* Experts / Teachers / Koha Developers from Burdwan University, Jadavpur University, CISSR and other reputed institutions. *TENTATIVE SCHEDULE* *Seminar : 17th May 2010* Inauguration Pannel Discussion Paper presentation *Workshop : 18 – 20 May, 2010* Installation of KOHA, Linux Operating System by UBUNTU, Customization and Configuration of KOHA Software, Demonstration of all Modules like Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Serial Control, Circulation & OPAC, AACR 2R Outlines, Introduction to MARC 21, Multilingual Support in KOHA, import feature in KOHA etc. * REGISTRATION* Registration will be based on first come first basis. Kindly send the duly filled registration form along with DD in favour of the Centre for Information Studies & Social Research payable at Kolkata before 12th May, 2010. Please send an email to cissr.k(a)gmail.com or jufossrc(a)gmail.com . Selected participants would be intimated by an email. Fees for seminar only (17th May 2010) Rs. 20.00 only For Workshop / Hands – on – Training ( 18 – 20, May 2010 ) Rs. 1600.00 only NOTE : Concession for current BLIS / MLIS students (other than employee) in the Workshop Rs. 600.00 (Maximum no. 5) Registration fee for Seminar participants covers folder, Koha material, certificate, lunch , etc. Registration fee for workshop participants covers bag, course material, CD, certificate, lunch, etc. Any one can join the seminar or workshop separately or both. No TA / DA will be provided for seminar and Workshop participation. ( See Contact below ) *ACCOMODATION* Accommodation charges will be extra and based on the guest house / hotels tariff rates wherein the accommodation will be provided. Kindly inform us about your interest within 10th May 2010. *PARTICIPANTS* Working LIS professionals and Students from various Universities / Colleges and Public and other Libraries. IT faculty and software professionals deeply attached with the Academia, Government and NGOs Library and Information Centre in India . *INTAKE* 25 ( Twenty five only) *CONTACT PERSON* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 ; e-mail - jufossrc(a)gmail.com *REGISTRATION FORM* Name ………………………………………………………………..…………… Designation ……………………………..…………………………………….………… Qualification ( For students only ) … ……………………………………………………… Institution / Organization ……………………………………………………… Address for Communication …………………………………………………………… …. …….…………………………………………....………. …………………………………………………………… E-mail ……………………………………………................................. Telephone : Institution …….………………………………………………….. Mobile No …………………………………………………….. Details of Registration : Seminar only / Workshop & Seminar ( Tick Please ) Previously Enrolled & Fees paid …..…………………………... Spot Registration … …………………………………………… Remarks ( if any ) ……………………. ....………………………………………….. 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Re: [LIS-Forum] opportunity of MBA degree for library and information science professionals
by Shriram Pandey 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Mr. Vikash, This is reference to your query posted in LIS Forum. There are huge opportunity for the library professionals who has MBA. But MBA should be in IT or any other discipline which is related to he management of information systems etc not HR and Marketing. Recently I have seen many such vacancies like DELNET in which MBA +LIS degree was the essential qualification. Sky is not limit of those candidates having such degrees as lots of foreign Universities are cumming in india. Thanks, ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Rupa Ki Nangal, Post: Sumel, Via: Jamdoli Jaipur - 302 031, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Alternate E-mail: shriram(a)lnmiit.ac.in, ================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Joined as a Deputy Librarian at IIT Ropar
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Sir / Madam / Friends, It is my pleasure to inform you that I have been appointed as a Deputy Librarian to Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab. I have joined the Institute on 19th April 2010. My official address is as follows: 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: 09779747902 09845102382. Thanking You Dinesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need help
by js vijaya 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear All, Is there rules/tabulation regarding the manpower versus number of books to handle the library. Vijayalakshmi J S e-mail:jsvijaya@yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Masters in European Studies and Management (MESM) course in Manipal
by Manjunath K 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear professional colleaues, Manipal University/Manipal Centre for European Studies and TAPMI, Manipal have launched a two years program " Masters in European Studies & Management". The course will bigin in August 2010 at Manipal. (http://www.manipal.edu/Institutions/EuropeanStudies/MCESManipal/Programmes/…) Last date for receipt of applications is 30th May 2010. Eligible candidates would be called for a Written Test on 26th June and Personal Interview on 27th June, 2010. The Program is scheduled to commence tentatively on August 02, 2010. Other details can be viewed in the Manipal University website www.manipal.edu<http://www.manipal.edu/>. You may also click on the link of TAPMI web-page : http://www.tapmi.edu.in/html/European-Studies-Mgmt.html It is likely that you or some of your friends may be interested in pursuing this program. I request you to kindly go through the details and forward this mail to your friends. Alternatively you may direct such enquiries to Prof. Chowdari Prasad at chowdarip(a)gmail.com<mailto:chowdarip@gmail.com> or chowdarip(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:chowdarip@tapmi.edu.in> Mob: 09242124642 Thanks and regards, Manjunatha ------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K, Chief Librarian, T.A. PAI Management Institute, PB No. 9, Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India +91 0820-2701105 (off) / 2575161(Res) manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:manjunath@tapmi.edu.in>; manjunathak(a)gmail.com<mailto:manjunathak@gmail.com> http://www.tapmi.edu.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 Library＠Arboretum.org.in 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear All, Please find below an extract from the following URL: http://fpbai.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------- THE FEDERATION OF PUBLISHERS' AND BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATIONS IN INDIA GOOD OFFICE COMMITTEE The Good Offices Committee is a voluntary organization formed to establish uniform terms of book supplies to libraries, and to ensure a fair working margin to booksellers and an efficient service to the libraries. The Committee meets at regular intervals and after taking into consideration the fluctuations in the currency rates decides on the rates of conversion governing sale of books and periodicals. These rates are widely circulated amongst the libraries all over India either directly or through booksellers. This helped to dispense with the need for a cumbersome procedure of inviting tenders for a diverse product like Books. It has not only facilitated procurement of books by libraries but has also helped book lovers and others to meet their requirement of books smoothly. The Good Offices Committee has been in existence for more than 30 years and a pattern for fixing exchange rates of currencies from time to time has been in existence all through. However, difficulty arose in working of the Good Offices Committee when a new team of office bearers of Indian Library Association (ILA) took over from April 2000. Since then, the Federation has been making all possible efforts to sort out the problem faced. Considering that revival of the GOC is necessary being in the interest of both the librarians and the book trade, the Federation recently took initiative once again and organized a meeting on 18th August 2007 at New Delhi at which 5 representatives from Indian Library Association and 5 representatives from the Federation side were present and discussed the GOC problem to find a way to resolve it. At the end of the meeting, it was agreed that, as a first step, either side would prepare a list of points in connection with revival of the GOC and intimate to the other side. As follow up, while the Federation communicated list of points from their side to President, ILA , list of points from ILA is awaited by us. It is hoped that the process initiated would lead to building up a happy relationship between the librarians and the book trade and pave the way for revival of the GOC. Pending resolution of the problem with the librarians, the Federation, in consultation with affiliated Associations as also important members of the trade, are presently announcing every month the Book industrys own conversion rates. --------------------------------------------------------------- May I request the ILA and LIS professionals to let us know the present status. Are the GOC Rates announced on the above website approved by the ILA? If NO, can we have some guidelines from the ILA on how to pay the booksellers without violating any provisions of GOI rules relating to audit and accounts. Many thanks in advance for all your help. Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Research Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dharma Vana Arboretum Administrative Office Plot 95/1, Phase 2 IDA Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051 Andhra Pradesh India Mobile: 93962 51106 Phones Direct +91 40 3911 4202 EPABX +91 40 3911 4200 Ext. 202 +91 40 2726 0801 Ext. 202 Fax +91 40 3911 4219 www.arboretum.org.in ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA Week 2010
by Subbiah Arunachalam 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2010 For more information, contact: Jennifer McLennan (202) 296-2296 ext. 121 jennifer [at] arl [dot] org Open Access Week 2010 declared for October 18 to 24 Researchers challenged to demonstrate the impact of Open Access on research and scholarship (Washington, DC) Open Access Week, the global event to promote free, immediate, online access to research now entering its fourth year, has been declared for October 18 to 24, 2010. Open Access Week is an opportunity for the worldwide academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access (OA), to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research. “Open Access Week has evolved from a one-day student event on a dozen campuses to a truly global phenomenon,” said Jennifer McLennan, Open Access Week program director at SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition). “We’ve seen participation expand to include hundreds of university and college campuses, research institutes, funding agencies, libraries, and think tanks – all connecting the fast-growing global momentum toward openness with the advancement of policy changes on the local level.” In 2009, Open Access Week spurred the announcement of actions including expanded open-access publication funds, the adoption of institution-wide open-access policies, and the release of new reports on the societal and economic benefits of OA. This year’s OA Week preparations kick off with a challenge to researchers from Dr. Philip E. Bourne, Professor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California San Diego and Founding Editor-in-Chief of PLoS Computational Biology. In a video posted to the OA Week Web site, Bourne calls upon scholars to think beyond free and ready access to the literature – made possible by Open Access – and consider how technology may be deployed to advance research, to truly mine the increasing amount of available literature. He says, “What I think ultimately will be the main success of Open Access, is that you have the full text of the literature in an XML format that can be analyzed and used by computer. The idea that we’ll be able to keep up with [the volume of literature being published] is just untenable. To actually make full use of the literature, we’re going to require tools to help us.” He challenges his peers in the research community to surface efforts like SciVee (a new type of learning experience that mashes up journal articles with rich media) and UCSD’s BioLit (an initiative to integrate database identifiers and rich meta-data from open-access articles with biological databases) – both of which “would not be possible without unbridled and free access to the literature.” Challenges like Dr. Bourne’s, and responses to them – experiences and projects that demonstrate the power of Open Access to enable the Web and advance discovery – will be highlighted across global efforts in conjunction with the Week. Details may be posted or linked on the Open Access Week Web site by October 10, 2010. The new Open Access Week Web site, at http://www.openaccessweek.org, details how participants across sectors – from research funders and producers to students and libraries – have taken advantage of the event to advance Open Access, and offers ideas for 2010. “There are a multitude of ways to participate in OA Week,” said Alma Swan, program adviser. “It can be as simple as wearing a bright orange shirt or as complex as introducing a new OA policy. OA Week may also be the chance to let your imagination have full rein and come up with something ambitious, wacky, or fun.” Organizations and individuals planning to participate or interested in more information about Open Access Week 2010 should register now on the Web site for access to regional and global contacts and resources. Open Access Week is organized by SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), with expert guidance from an international panel of Open Access leaders. Program advisers include: Subbiah Arunachalam (Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore), Leslie Chan (University of Toronto, Scarborough, OASIS), Melissa Hagemann (Open Society Institute), Thomas Hickerson (University of Calgary), Heather Joseph (SPARC), Iryna Kuchma (eIFL.net) Li Lin (National Science Library, CAS), Donna Okubo (Public Library of Science), Robin Peek (Open Access Directory, Simmons College), Carolina Rossini (Berkman Center), Nick Shockey (Right to Research Coalition), Peter Suber (Berkman Center, Earlham College, SPARC), Alma Swan (Key Perspectives Ltd, OASIS), Ikuko Tsuchide (Digital Repository Federation, Japan), Xiaolin Zhang (National Science Library, CAS). For more information, visit the Open Access Week Web site at http://www.openaccessweek.org. ## SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), with SPARC Europe and SPARC Japan, is an international alliance of more than 800 academic and research libraries working to create a more open system of scholarly communication. SPARC’s advocacy, educational, and publisher partnership programs encourage expanded dissemination of research. SPARC is on the Web at http://www.arl.org/sparc. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request of food based articles reg :
by Jagannathan Kasinathan 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear All, I would like to request you to pl. send below mentioned article related to food journals. This very useful to our staff members. If anyone, chance to get the same, pl send the pdf format.The list as follows below : 1. Studies on the processing and evaluation of instant Idli mixes Journal of food science and technology 2000, vol. 37, no- 4, pp. 433-435 (12 ref.) 2. PROPERTIES OF IDLI BATTER DURING ITS FERMENTATION TIME Journal of Food Processing and Preservation Volume 31 Issue 1, Pages 32 - 40. 3. Fermentation of Idli: Effects of changes in raw material and physico-chemical conditions Journal of Cereal Science Volume 10, Issue 3, November 1989, Pages 227-238 4. COOKING BEHAVIOR OF RICE AND BLACK GRAM IN THE PREPARATION OF IDLI, A TRADITIONAL FERMENTED PRODUCT OF INDIAN ORIGIN, BY VISCOGRAPHY. Journal of Texture Studies Volume 40 Issue 1, Pages 36 - 50. Regards, J.Kasinathan Librarian #12, Poonamallee Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai 600 032. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA Conference Announcement - July 2010
by prakash in 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

BMA Conference Announcement, July 2010 and Call for participation Memorabilia of Failed and forgotten brands in India Bangalore Management Academy, Bangalore: 29-30 July2010 Abstract submission Deadline : 15, May 2010 Acceptance of abstracts : 15, June 2010 Final paper Submission Deadline : 1, July 2010 Conference on : 29-30 July 2010 Many Indian brands that some of us have grown up with do not appear on television commercials, print media or the internet. We no longer get to see or hear of them. What happened to those brands? Did they die a natural death? Or did they fall prey to the liberalization gates opened by India in 1991? It would be of great interest for the firms and the academia to know and dissect your perspectives on what happened to those brands along the way. Some of the brands that we may well be aware of are Dynora(TV), Carona(footwear brand, Did liberty, Bata, Nikes and Reeboks eat it up?), Canada Dry ( Beverage, Despite being similar to Sprite and 7 up we don’t see the brand in supermarkets anymore while the sprite and 7 Up continues to live.), Kelvinator, Moti soap etc. The multitude of perspectives that we may get would help us build our repertoire of knowledge on mistakes committed by those brands that were well established for the times and learn from them. Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) a leading Business Management Institution having collaborations with Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM), Bharathidasan University (BU), Edith Cowan University (ECU), University of Aberdeen, Retailers Association of India (RAI), Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) Malaysia, Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) and Pondicherry University announces the call for papers on “Memorabilia of failed and forgotten brands in India”. We invite you to participate in the process and contribute your perspectives on any brand that you think no more exists today but was a soaring brand in its hey days. For online submissions please visit www.bmaindia.com Peer- reviewed papers will be published in our Journal. The best paper award will also be selected from accepted complete papers. For more details visit : www.bmaindia.com or email : deepa(a)bmaindia.com With Regards, Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Security Myths
by Upadhyay P K 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear Colleagues, You may like to know the hidden security threats to your application software, data and network. There are certain myths about security. Think you're doing everything you need to do to be safe? Think again. Here are five common myths about digital security. 1. I don't have anything an attacker would want 2. I have antivirus software installed, so I am safe. 3. Security is a concern only if I use Windows. 4. My router has a firewall, so my PC is protected. 5. Since I visit only major, reputable sites, I have nothing to worry about. Antivirus software and a firewall alone can't guarantee your safety. Read the full story on 'How to Stop 11 hidden Security Threats' in PC World, March 2010 at http://www.pcworld.com/article/187199/how_to_stop_11_hidden_security_threat… regards P K Upadhyay NIC , Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to do job abroad on the name of data collection?
by raiyan ghani 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

* **Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection?* Dear LIS professionals Greetings!!! As we are aware that UGC is the highest governing body to ensure high quality education in India. The way UGC has come up with research funds, is no doubt appreciative at every account. Every central university is bound to follow the norms of UGC Act/Ordinances/ Rules and Regulation. For each sect within the university, UGC has its own norms and regulations. *So keeping all the UGC Act/Circulars/Rules and Regulation in concern, the question arise after seeing the current trend that does UGC allow a research scholar of a central university to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection? * We have been going through lot of posting on this forum in regard to the improvement and trends of LIS, as well as its a hot topic in this forum to change the current scenario of the LIS. The question at this hour is that researchers are the pillars and path to come up with new innovation to their respective fields. But, it seems to be a trend in the university and specially in library science department producing fake researcher who never ever paid heed to their research and being awarded a doctorate degree by the end of their duration confined by UGC. Is this type of researcher will bring change who had their thesis copied by some one else, doing job abroad and their guide working on his/her behalf, deceiving the department and enjoying other monetary benefits on the name of data collection, paying a hefty amount to the supervisor of his/her income. I will be pleased to hear the answer to my question on this forum specially by senior academicians of LIS profession, experts of LIS profession, serving current and ex LIS member professionals to UGC and from all who want to improve the scenario of LIS profession. * * Thanks With regards, Syed Raiyan Ghani. Program Coordinator Applied Engineering Management Program-KSU (Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri - USA) A proud Alumini of DRTC, ISI Bangalore. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World Book and Copyright Day at KV Pattom
by faisal sl 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear All, The Library Media Centre at Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom celebrated the World Book and Copyright Day 2010 with competitions, exhibition and an author meet from 22 to 24 April. There were bookmark designing and book review writing competitions and an exhibition of books written by William Shakespeare, whose birth and death day falls on 23 April, which was declared as World Book and Copyright Day by UNESCO in 1995. In the author meet held on 24 April, Dr. Vilakkudy Rajendran, Malayalam writer and former Editor and Assistant Director of Kerala Bhasha institute interacted with the students on books, reading, copyright and libraries. He asserted the importance of books in one's life and asked the students to become the guardians of own launguage. The activities of Reader's Club for the year 2010-'11 were also formally inaugurated by Mr. Rajendran. He distributed the prizes to the competition winners. The function wasfalicitated by B.N.Mishra, Vice Principal, V.Joseph, Head Master and Dr. K J Ajith Kumar, Vice Chairman, PTA of the vidyalaya. See the bookmarks : http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/beautiful-bookmarks-the-win… Photographs: http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/world-book-and-copyright-da… Thank you S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala India Ph.09447699724 http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com http://libzine.wordpress.com http://homeworksonline.wordpress.com http://mydearbook.wordpress.com Professional http://librarycloud.wordpress.com http://librarynext.wordpress.com http://kvlblogs.wordpress.com Social Networks http://kvlibrarians.ning.com/ http://libraryjunction.ning.com Personal http://slfaisal.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RRC Monthly lecture
by Mailing List Admin 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:23:32 +0530 From: Ratnakar Aspari <aspari_r(a)hotmail.com> Kindly circulate the following annoujncement among Lis-Forum members. With best wishes A. Ratnakar New Delhi RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE (An organ of Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995) J8/123, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Date : 26th April, 2010 We have the pleasure to announce the 136th Monthly Meeting of RRC on 1st May, 2010 (1st Saturday) at 10.00 hrs. Venue : Conference Hall (New Building) Indian Statistical Institute, Opp. Katwaria Sarai, Near Qutub Hotel, New Delhi-110 016 Speaker: Ms. Kiran Pandey Coordinator, Knowledge Portal and Environmental Resource Unit, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi Topic : Reinventing Libraries in the Digital Era: Case Study on India Environmental Portal, the Virtual Gateway to Environment and Development Information Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and participate to benefit the group by discussions. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, SUBHASH DESHMUKH Gurgaon, Haryana 122003 Ph. 95124-2578715, 9873680484

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opportunity of MBA degree for library and information science professionals
by vikash singh 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, I would like to know that what is the future prospects and opportunity for library and information science professionals if they did MBA. Is there any job exist for such combination of asprints? if yes, kindly provide me the details. looking forward to your responses. thanks Vikash Kumar Singh Librarian P.R.F. S (Aditya Birla Group of School) Mathura -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kalpakkam Calling ! LIS Positions !!!
by C. Jayakumar 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Dear Professional Friends, Following are the advertisement for LIS posts. Kindly circulate among the young professionals and graduates in Library and Information Science. Scientific Officer "E" (Library Science) - 1 Post (Category A in the advt.) Basic Degree in Physics/Chemistry/Computer Science/Engineering & Ph.D in LIS with 4 years experience Scientific Assistant "B" (Library Science) - 1 Post (Category E-8 in the advt.) Degree in Science with BLIS For more information: The Advertisement (pdf file) : http://www.igcar.gov.in/recruitment/adv02_10.pdf Recruitment Link : http://www.igcar.gov.in/recruitment/ IGCAR, Kalpakkam : http://www.igcar.gov.in/ Last date : 21st May 2010. I wish the professionals very best to join IGCAR. With best wishes, C. Jayakumar Officer-in-charge (Digital Resources), DRTS Scientific Information Resource Division Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam - 603 102 Tamil Nadu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey on Web 2.0 skills of Library Professionals in India
by Jinu Sudhakaran 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Dear Friends, I am conducting a survey on the topic Web 2.0 Skills of Library Professionals in India to get it published in a scholarly Library and Information Science journal .This interactive questionnaire will take only 5-8 minutes to complete. Your answers will be strictly confidential. Fill in the questionnaire as honestly as you can. Please click the link given below to start the survey. http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AG3PLM6H5 With Regards Jinu Sudhakaran Jinu Sudhakaran Professional Assistant University Library CUSAT -- 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 Kshema Prakash 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Apologies for X-postings Dear friends, Can someone kindly spare me a copy of the following article? "R N Allen, R Billinton & M F De Olivaira, Modeling the automation system, IEEE Transactions on reliability, Vol. R-25,No.4,Oct 1976" With regards, Kshema Dr. (Ms.) Kshema Prakash Faculty Librarian - Gr I, Contact Person e-Journals (Library) & Coordinator - Distance Library Services DEI Central Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282 0110 Uttar Pradesh, India Mob: +919897190604 http://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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Call for Papers/ Participation Seminar cum Workshop on “Web Resources in Social Science Research” organised by The Department of Library and Information Science (University of Kashmir)
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Call for Papers/ Participation Seminar cum Workshop on “Web Resources in Social Science Research” The Department of Library and Information Science (University of Kashmir) in collaboration with “Indian Council of Social Science Research” (ICSSR), North Western Region, Chandigarh and U.G.C Academic Staff College (University of Kashmir) is organizing a three day seminar/workshop on “Web Resources in Social Science Research” for teachers and research scholars of Social Sciences belonging to universities and colleges of the ‘North Western Region of India’ from 15-17 March, 2010. The workshop will focus on emerging Web resources, their format , discovery, effectiveness and authencity in diverse fields of Social Sciences, besides providing opportunity to participants in gaining valuable insights, exchange ideas, explore new opportunities and build new web enabled networks. The department invites teachers, research scholars and other stake holders from Social Science disciplines to contribute a paper or participate in the event to share their ideas and enrich themselves of the latest trends in the Social Science research. We are also enclosing herein the registration form which should reach to us by or before February 25, 2010. Topics for Paper Submission 1. Web Resources: General Features, Opportunities and Challenges. 2. Web Resources in Social Sciences: General overview 3. Web 2.0 and its Allied Tools • Wikis, Blogs etc • Social Networking etc. 4. Open Access to Scholarship and Retrieval Tools • Open Access Initiatives, Open Access Repositories • Open Access Journals, Books, Theses and Dissertations, etc. • Open Source Softwares • Web Retrieval Tools and Strategies 5. Web Resources and Copyright Issues 6. Web Resources: Evaluation, Management and Citation Patterns 7. Plagiarism in the web Era: Status and challenges. Important Dates Paper Submission Deadline: February 15, 2010 Notification of Acceptance: February 25, 2010 Seminar/Workshop Date: March 15-17, 2010. Note:  All the papers should be submitted to the department either online at the following e-mail address shafi_sm(a)rediffmail.com or sumeersuheel(a)gmail.com or handed over personally to Director/Head of the Department/Organising Secretary.  Teachers, Scholars and other stakeholders can also participate without contributing a paper. The registration in such case is open up to March 10, 2010. However, it will be based on first come first serve basis. Registration Teachers and other Stakeholders: Rs. 1000.00 or (Rs.500.00 for Paper Contributors) Research Scholars: Rs 500.00 (The registration fee includes seminar kit, working lunch and refreshment) Mode of Payment: Payment can be made in cash or through demand draft /cheque drawn in favour of Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir. Accommodation: Outstation participants can apply for accommodation and can avail the same on first come basis in the University Guest Houses. However, outside accommodation can also be made on request in economical Guest Houses and hotels. Contact Details: Dr. Sumeer Gul Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. CELL: (0) 8803050076 E mail: sumeersuheel(a)gmail.com Seminar on Web Resources in Social Science Research, March 15-17, 2010 Registration Form Name (s) _______________________________________________________________________ _____ Designation _______________________________________________________________________ ___ Affiliation _______________________________________________________________________ ____ Address:_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Contact Details: Cell ________________________E- mail____________________________________ Paper Contributed: Yes/No Accommodation Required Yes /No Single/Share basis DD/Cheque No: __________________________________ Amount: __________________________ Bank___________________________________________ Branch: _____________________________ Signature(s) Recommended and forwarded Head of the Department/Director/Principal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DELNET Annual Lecture on May 11, 2010
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

DELNET-Developing Library Network & India International Centre cordially invite you to the DELNET Annual Lecture on Robotics & Artificial Intelligence by Dr S. S. Mantha Chairman (Acting) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at India International Centre (Conference Room I) 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi 110003 Prof. Subir Kumar Saha Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi will preside. Tea 6:00 p.m. RSVP 26742222 =========================================== Kindly confirm your participation please. =========================================== ***** NACLIN 2010 at BITS Goa from June 15-18, 2010 (www.naclin.org) ***** _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NACLIN 2010 from June 15-18, 2010 at BITS, Goa, India
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

Dear Professional Colleagues I would like to inform you that DELNET in collaboration with BITS Pilani, Goa Campus is organising 13th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking from June 15-18, 2010 at BITS, Goa Campus. The details are available at www.naclin.org Please do write to us with your complete postal details, if you wish to get a hard copy of the brochure along with an invitation letter for attending the forthcoming Conference at Goa. Also, if you wish to get associated with NACLIN 2010 in the capacity of a sponsor, advertiser or an exhibitor, you are most welcome to get in touch with us. Thanking You, Yours faithfully Sangeeta Kaul _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangskaul(a)gmail.com Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mailing address of Pratiyogita Kiran and Pratiyogita Sagar
by Ajay Kamble 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

Thanks to Mr. Sundar Singh Tanwar. Hope this link will be useful to other library professionals too... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sunder Singh Tanwar <sunderstanwar(a)gmail.com> Date: 24 April 2010 13:08 Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Mailing address of Pratiyogita Kiran and Pratiyogita Sagar To: Ajay Kamble <apassion2002(a)gmail.com> Dear Professional, You may visit the following link for Pratiyogita Kiran: http://pratiyogitakiran.blogspot.com/p/contact-us.html On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Ajay Kamble <apassion2002(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Dear all, > > I need the address of the publishers of Pratiyogita Kiran and Pratiyogita > Sagar for sending subscriptions for my library... > > Also, please send the details, if you have some periodicals and book > titles(except K'Sagar) in your library regarding Competitive Exams... > > -- > 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* <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and is > believed to be clean. > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > > -- Sunder Singh Tanwar Information Scientist, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak - 124 001 (HR) -- 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Mailing address of Pratiyogita Kiran and Pratiyogita Sagar
by Ajay Kamble 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

Dear Mr. Pandey, It’s sad to hear that you don’t like to get into the endless discussion of what the field needs and what it doesn’t, whereas I feel it is worthless arguing with professionals who do not accept their shortcomings. I always answer each and every mail addressed to me hence I am replying to your mails. I am thankful that we have the LIS forum to share and get information to a great extent. I always think positive hence I did not give a thought that if LIS forum would not have been there, where I would have got the information from? But still I would like to answer your query that if LIS forum would not have been, definitely there would have been other networks, forums or some platform where one could get the required information. You may not know, our professional field has grown to the extent where we have developed the LIS forum, librarian’s personal blogs, professional groups and associations which would definitely solve queries of each one of us. It’s great that you have a second home at Vashi, but it’s strange that you don’t know the difference between Vashi and Vasai. Anyways, if you have the addresses of the bookstalls in Vashi who could supply the books on competitive exams please post it to the site it will definitely be useful to the librarians residing there. If ever in future you come to Vashi please feel free to contact me we can then have positive discussion for the betterment of our professional site with a cup of coffee of course. Thanks and regards, On 23 April 2010 15:53, Anand Pandey <meetanandpandey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Mr. Kamble, > > I'm not going to get into the endless discussion of what the field needs > and what it doesn't. Again, I'm not going to point you out that as a > Librarian, you might have came across some key-words called "reference > librarian" , etc. If you follow the classical approaches of LIS, you will be > definitely in the position to get the references by yourself than putting it > on a forum. Could you please enlighten me, that if it was not the LIS Forum, > how you would have gone for this information? Think yourself rather > justifying it unnecessarily. > > PS: I have been to Vashi. It is my second home and if you insist I can send > you some addresses of book-stalls where you can find the mags in the > question and more than that. > > Regards > > anand > > ________________________________________________ > Anand Kumar Pandey > PhD Student, DISI, University of Trento > Italy. > & > > SRF, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, > Bangalore, India. > > Email: anand(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in ; anand(a)disi.unitn.it > Phone: +39 3279595095 > <http://www.wisestamp.com/> > Ping me: [image: Google Talk:] meetanandpandey(a)gmail.com [image: Skype:] > sarcastic_anand > Active at: [image: Orkut]<http://www.orkut.com/Main#Profile?uid=8475195071743265492>[image: > Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/#%21/anandkumarpandey?ref=profile>[image: > Twitter] <http://twitter.com/anandpandey>[image: Youtube]<http://www.youtube.com/user/anandmeranam>[image: > Stumbleupon] <http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/pandeyanand/>[image: > Last.fm] <http://www.last.fm/user/anandpandey>[image: Linkedin]<http://it.linkedin.com/pub/anand-kumar-pandey/14/960/28b> > > > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:01 PM, Ajay Kamble <apassion2002(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Mr Pandey, >> >> Thanks for your reply. >> >> I appreciate your concern about receiving spam mails. >> >> Regarding your reply, let me tell you that the institute I am working is >> in a remote area in Vasai and not like Bangalore, where all the periodicals >> may be available(?) at newspaper stand. As a thorough professional I have >> followed the procedure to find the information by myself through various >> contacts but in vain. Thus I approached the help of our professional group >> with various reasons in mind which I have put forth below. >> >> Let me aware you that, as UGC had just sanctioned grants to colleges for >> conducting "coaching classes for entry in services" and competitive exams >> are also going to be held in coming months, I thought it will be useful >> to many of our professionals if this query is put up on the forum. Also, if >> you have read my mail thoroughly, you must have noticed that, I have also >> requested for a reference list and journals list on Competitive exams. This >> would definitely provide the best references and periodicals available from >> all over to our users, which I am sure, will be of use to all of us. There >> are many fresher or new entrants in our profession who might need this query >> answered which will help them to serve their students and teachers better. I >> need not explain you all this as you are a learned person and can >> understand, but still thought to share with you my concern for posting this >> query on the forum. >> >> I also think that while meeting the needs of the growing demands for >> advanced technologies and applications, we should not forget our basic >> services which may still be important and not spam too, to many of us. >> >> Thanking you once again for your interest in building up our professional >> site. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> On 22 April 2010 15:16, Anand Pandey <meetanandpandey(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Dear All, >>> >>> This is the height of spamming! Before sending query, try to solve by >>> yourself. Give some time and then post to the forum! And in this case, Ajay, >>> you could have simply gone to a news paper stand, see the mags around...turn >>> the front page and note down the address. >>> >>> >>> anand >>> ________________________________________________ >>> Anand Kumar Pandey >>> PhD Student, DISI, University of Trento >>> Italy. >>> & >>> >>> SRF, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, >>> Bangalore, India. >>> >>> Email: anand(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in ; anand(a)disi.unitn.it >>> Phone: +39 3279595095 >>> <http://www.wisestamp.com/> >>> Ping me: [image: Google Talk:] meetanandpandey(a)gmail.com [image: Skype:] >>> sarcastic_anand >>> Active at: [image: Orkut]<http://www.orkut.com/Main#Profile?uid=8475195071743265492>[image: >>> Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/#%21/anandkumarpandey?ref=profile>[image: >>> Twitter] <http://twitter.com/anandpandey>[image: Youtube]<http://www.youtube.com/user/anandmeranam>[image: >>> Stumbleupon] <http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/pandeyanand/>[image: >>> Last.fm] <http://www.last.fm/user/anandpandey>[image: Linkedin]<http://it.linkedin.com/pub/anand-kumar-pandey/14/960/28b> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Ajay Kamble <apassion2002(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Dear all, >>>> >>>> I need the address of the publishers of Pratiyogita Kiran and >>>> Pratiyogita Sagar for sending subscriptions for my library... >>>> >>>> Also, please send the details, if you have some periodicals and book >>>> titles(except K'Sagar) in your library regarding Competitive Exams... >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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* <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and >>>> is >>>> believed to be clean. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> LIS-Forum mailing list >>>> LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >>>> http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by *MailScanner* <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and >>> is >>> believed to be clean. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> LIS-Forum mailing list >>> LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >>> http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Ajay M. Kamble >> Librarian >> Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, >> Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 >> www.mlsc.co.nr >> www.ajaykamble.co.nr >> >> > -- 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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Article Required !
by manoj kumar pant 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

Dear sir/Madam, Please provide me with the following article ""The use of bibliometric data for the measurement of university research performance"" H. F. Moed, W. J. M. Burger, J. G. Frankfort and A. F. J. Van Raan Regards Manoj Kumar Pant, Amrapali Institute, Shiksha Nagar, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand. manojpant2(a)rediffmail.com 09012226260 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the Post of LIS Professionals
by mukesh jha 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

VISVA-BHARATI UNIVERSITY Shantiniketan Advertisement No. : 01/2010 Applications are invited for the posts mentioned below in the prescribed scale of pay with allowances and benefits as per university rules. 1. Assistant Librarian : 02 posts 2. Professional Assistant : 02 posts 3. Semi Professional Assistant : 02 posts Fee : Rs.400/- for pay scale PB-3, Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP Rs.6000 and above and Rs.200/- for other pay scales. SC/ST candidates will be required to pay only 25% of normal application cost. Physically handicapped candidates (handicapped 40% or above) are exempted from payment of fees for forms. How to Apply : Application on prescribed form along with 9(nine) photo copies of properly filled in application form and one set of true copies of testimonials, Certificates and two recent passport size Photographs duly attested should reach the Registrar, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Dist-Birbhum, Pin- 731235. The last date for submission of application is on or before 18/06/2010. Please visit http://www.visva-bharati.ac.in/appointments/appointments.htmfor details and application form. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA, NEW DELHI 9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation:: "World-Wide Web: Technology, Standards and Internationalization Conference 2010", New Delhi, 6-7 May
by Puna Das 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

World-Wide Web: Technology, Standards and Internationalization Conference 2010 Dates: 6-7 May 2010 Venue: The Lalit, New Delhi, India Organized by W3C India Office and Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international Standards Body which develops Standards / Best Practices / recommendations to ensure seamless web access to all. The Vision of W3C is to achieve Web for Everyone and Web on Everything. W3C works in tandem with others standards making bodies such as UNICODE, IETF, ICANN and ISO at the international level. W3C has so far published about 95 standards for web technology and working in the future web standards. W3C India Office has been set-up at DIT under the aegis of Technology development for Indian languages (TDIL). The objective of w3C India office is to promote adoption of W3C recommendations among developers, application builders, and standards setters, and to encourage inclusion of stakeholder organizations in the creation of future web standards. The Conference topics would be focusing in these major areas: 1. W3C and Web Technologies 2. Internationalization aspects in W3C 3. Web Access through mobile and handheld devices 4. CSS and Styling issues for Indian languages 5. Web Architecture and Semantic web 6. Human machine Interface for the web 7. Web Content Accessibility in Indian Languages 8. W3C and E-governance Important Dates : 1. Deadline for registration: April 27, 2010 2. Date of conference: May 6-7, 2010 There is no registration fee for participation. Download Registration Form: http://www.w3cindia.in/conf-site/participation.doc Further Details: http://www.w3cindia.in/conf-site/conference-index.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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Jamshedpur, Patna, Tekari, Mokama, Barh and Deoghar
by Ajay Kamble 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

Lohia Nagar Mount Carmel High School Position : Librarian Location: Jamshedpur ,Patna ,OTHERS(Tekari, Mokama, Barh, Deoghar.) ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Qualification/Experience:- B.Lib with experience. Affiliated to ICSE/ISC, New Delhi upto 10+2. LMC Group of Schools. One way 2nd Class Train fare, free food & lodging will be given to outstation candidates. All the above post for Tekari, Mokama, Barh, Patna, Deoghar & jamshedpur. Apply within Seven Days with resume & Photo to:- LMC Group of Schools, DS/16, Gayatri Mandir Road, Kankarbagh, Patna-20. -- 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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Barcode software
by binu david 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

Dear all I am looking for few bar code software available over net. Kindly send me the link or kindly send me the software if any one has the software. Sincerely Binu David Librarian KV College Palakkad Kerala -- ______________________________________________ IndiaInfo Mail - the free e-mail service with a difference! www.indiainfo.com Check out our value-added Premium features, such as an extra 20MB for mail storage, POP3, e-mail forwarding, and ads-free mailboxes! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CfP:: Indo-European Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education
by Puna Das 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

Indo-European Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education 6th and 7th of May 2010 Conference Centre, University of Delhi, India Indo-European Conference is jointly organised by the "University of Delhi", "India-EU Study Centres Programme" and the "Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window 13-India". The conference will provide the delegates an excellent opportunity to listen to the top European and the Indian experts on the established European practices and the Indian initiatives on quality assurance in Higher Education. It comes at a time when the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) of the Govt. of India is actively considering the ways to regulate the delivery of Higher education in India so as to position itself for leadership in the knowledge-based economies of the coming era. The “Joint Declaration on Education” signed by the European Commission and Government of India (MHRD) expresses a conjoint will to increase academic mobility and develop links between the Indian and the European higher education institutions. Ongoing EU-India collaborations in higher education, it is believed, are confronted by numerous challenges that have to be dealt with at multiple levels and most importantly, at the levels of policy and implementing agencies on quality assurance mechanisms and the participation of stakeholders. This Indo-European conference will be focusing on: Session I – "Need for Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges" Session II – "Trends and Best Practices on Quality Assurance in Higher Education" Session III – "Accreditation and its Relevance to Quality Assurance in Higher Education" Session IV – "Role of Information, Communication and Technology in Quality Assurance in Higher Education" Session V – "Road Map to Future: Quality Assurance in Higher Education" There is no registration fee for participation. Further Details & Online Registration: http://www.ieconqa.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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Mailing address of Pratiyogita Kiran and Pratiyogita Sagar
by Ajay Kamble 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

Dear all, I need the address of the publishers of Pratiyogita Kiran and Pratiyogita Sagar for sending subscriptions for my library... Also, please send the details, if you have some periodicals and book titles(except K'Sagar) in your library regarding Competitive Exams... -- 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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Union Catalogue's or Online Catalogues in India and their links
by Ajay Kamble 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

Dear all, Let's try to make the list of Union Catalogue and Online Catalogues 1. INFLIBNET Union Catalogue (Link - http://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in/indcat) *Database* *No. of Records* *No of Universities* Books 11477462 121 Theses 220206 238 Current Serials 22471 200 Serial Holdings 50164 89 2. Granthalaya.org (Link : http://granthalaya.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl) (Courtesy : Mr Sandeep Bhavsar) BIBLIOGRAPHIC UNION DATABASE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN KONKAN AREABibliographic information of 558900 Books 3. These Indian institutions are having Online OPAC's (Webopac)(Courtesy : www.infolibrarian.com ) - American Center Information Resource Centers in India<http://americanlibrary.in.library.net/> - British Council Libraries in India<http://library.britishcouncil.org.in/simplecatsearch.asp> - Cochin University of Science and Technology Library<http://opac.cusat.ac.in/> - Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Library, Pune<http://www.gipe.ernet.in/w27/> - Health Education Library for People<http://www.healthlibrary.com/online/index.html> - Indian Institute of Science Library, Bangalore<http://saras.library.iisc.ernet.in/cgi-bin/lsbrows1.cgi?Database_no_opt=++++> - Indian Institute of Technology Library, Mumbai<http://www.library.iitb.ac.in/newsearchbook/opac_s.php?m_memchk_flg=&m_summ…> - Indian Statistical Institute Library, Kolkata<http://library.isical.ac.in/> - Indian Statistical Institute Library, Delhi<http://www.isid.ac.in/%7Elibrary/new_search_lib.html> - Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Library, Mumbai<http://www.igidr.ac.in/lib/opac.htm> - NAL Information Centre for Aerospace Science and Technology, Bangalore<http://www.icast.org.in/opac.html> - National Institute of Bank Management Library, Pune<http://www.nibmindia.org/searchbooks.asp> - National Law School Library, Bangalore<http://www.nls.ac.in/lib/opac/index.html> - National Science Library, New Delhi<http://www.niscair.res.in/InformationResources/nsl/BookSearch.asp> - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore<http://203.200.41.70/cgi-bin/lssearch.html> - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Library, Mumbai<http://158.144.68.87/lssearch.html> - Tata Institute of Social Sciences Library, Mumbai<http://202.141.154.107/slim/Default.php> - University of Pune Library, Pune <http://lib.unipune.ernet.in:8080/> If you know one more, please add to the above list It will be useful to all. -- 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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KALA Organises lecture on " AN OVERVIEW ON COPYRIGHT" at NCSI, IISc, Bangalore on April 23 (today)
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research) 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

Dear LIS professionals, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) cordially invites you to the following special lecture to celebrate World Book & copyright day ( <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Book_and_Copyright_Day> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Book_and_Copyright_Day) TOPIC: " AN OVERVIEW ON COPYRIGHT" SPEAKER: Bindu Sharma , Origin IP Services DATE & TIME: FRIDAY APRIL 23, 2010 AT 6.00 P.M. VENUE: NCSI, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (IISc), BANGALORE 560012 ORGANIZER;KALA & NCSI-NET Regards, Anand

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Invitation for an Orientation Programme on World Bank and its Knowledge Resources :: 30 Apr 2010
by K Prakash 23 Apr '10

23 Apr '10

Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore and Public Information Center, The World Bank, India Office invite you to an Orientation Programme on "The World Bank and its Knowledge Resources" Friday, April 30, 2010 10:00 am to 02:00 pm Venue: Institute for Social and Economic Change Dr. V K R V Rao Road, Nagarabhavi PO Bangalore-560 072 Tel:. 080- 23180507 [D]/ 23215468 / 23215519 Ext. 302 E-mail: "K Prakash" <prakash(a)isec.ac.in> Registration is free and please confirm your participation to ISEC Program Participation in the orientation programme will assist attendees in understanding the world bank and its knowledge resources, World Bank on-line Information Sources (Projects, Documents and reports, research, e-Library, B-Span), etc. Audience The audience will be mainly librarians, researchers and professionals with an interest in the topic of World Bank Knowledge Resources. Resource Persons from the World Bank will handle the sessions. Participation certificate will be issued. Venue Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Dr. V K R V Rao Road, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore - 560 072. The programme will be held on Friday, April 30, 2010 during 10:00 am to 02:00 pm Registration Registration is free. Please confirm your participation on or before 28th April 2010 by sending an email to prakash(a)isec.ac.in clearly indicating your name, institution and email address. Further Information If you have any further queries or require additional information, please contact prakash(a)isec.ac.in or Tel:. 080- 23180507 [D]/ 23215468 Ext. 302 Cell: 9448066788 You are cordially invited. With best regards, ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. K Prakash Dy Librarian Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) Dr. V K R V Rao Road, Nagarabhavi PO Bangalore-560 072 Karnataka, India. http://www.isec.ac.in/librarymain.htm prakash_k(a)yahoo.com / prakash.kalvira(a)gmail.com Tel.: 080- 23180507 [D]/ 23215468 / 23215519 Ext. 302 Fax: 080-23217008 Cell: 09448066788 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pay up or shut down option for Indian LIS Professionals Social Network: your immediate comments are highly desirable.
by Badan Barman 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Dear Forum members, The Indian LIS Professionals (http://lislinks.ning.com/) is India’s largest social networking site for the Library and Information Science professionals with 2500+ moderated membership. The “ning” authority says that they will close all free service from 4th May, 2010. It all means that “Indian LIS Professionals” social networking site will be deleted or else they will do the job. How we can survive in this environment. Which options to choose, please speak out. Options are. a) Asking members to pay a little from their own pocket so that we can make the payment from our end (Hey friends, most probably it will cost only Rs. 100 per member for a year, though higher donation are highly desirable). Our Answer: We will go for this option if we receive more than 500 comments in favor of it on or before April, 30, 2010. Please note that Email sent to my personal mail address and other mailing list will not be counted here. You have to leave your comments over http://lislinks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/pay-up-or-shut-down-option-for b) Asking, seeking, and arranging sponsorship for our site. (Book publishing company, book vendor, company related to library software / furniture, etc). Our Answer: We will choose it, if one can arrange for sponsorship worth Rs. 50,000/ before 10th May, 2010. c) Deleting the ning site and shifting the platform to other platform. Our Answer: If the approach of a) and b) fail then we will go for this last option. Please note: We have a very good number of memberships here, to develop to this level over other site(s) we will need another three years! so, to speed up the process, we will take the backup of the whole database of our members on 1st May, 2010 and invite them over our new platform. The backup will be the "ning memory" in the days to come, and form the largest database of LIS professionals in India. So please update your profile page giving all essential details on or before 30th April, 2010. Leave the answer of the questions as blank that are not applicable to you rather giving as "Nil", “no”, “NA” or other symbol. Use appropriate upper and lower case letter in filling up the answers of the questions. For sample visit my personal page. To update your page click here. Note: 1. Please take a backup of all your contributions to the “Indian LIS Professionals” social networking site. The site may not exist from 4th May, 2010 onwards. 2. Please circulate the message widely among your friends. Origin: April 20, 2010. Updated: April 21, 2010. Leave your comments over: http://lislinks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/pay-up-or-shut-down-option-for Indian LIS Professionals: http://lislinks.ning.com/ Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, School of Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Mobile: +9198642-05166 Website: www.kkhsou.org Note: If you forward this e-mail, please delete my e-mail address to reduce Spam, Viruses & Identity Theft! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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My Library Software - Positives and Negatives
by Ajay Kamble 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

*This is not a survey, we are asking these questions to help the colleague LIS professionals in solving their software related problems* Please fill out the following proforma and let all know the status of automation in your library... whether automated or planning to automate or not automated yet : If automated or automation in process then answer the following Name of Software : Purchased or Open Source : Whether library automated or in process : Software Installation done by : What are the positives and which services you are getting properly : Acquisition Cataloguing Circulation Serial Control Administration Any other services please mention the status : The problems you are facing while using your software : (Please feel free and write all the minute points, as the problems may get solved by some experts available on the forum...) - 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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New updates of SOUL 2.0 has been published
by Ajay Kamble 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Dear all, New updates of SOUL 2.0 has been published by INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad. These updates are available as offline updates on the SOUL 2.0 page (Download option) of the site of INFLIBNET, <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in> For more information, you can chat online with SOUL support INFLIBNET at soulhelp007(a)gmail.com... With warm regards -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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help
by bentur vb 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Dear, Sahu. It's not a big Mistake, their is way to take print out or Download your NET application form. Just go through the link given below and put your Date of Birth and Journal No. ( It's in Bank Challan) and Select the Download form one by one. *http://www.ugcnetonline.in/downloadCard.php * -- With best Wishes, Bentoor V.B. Librarian Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology K. Narayanapura, Kothanur P.O Bangalore - 560 077. Cell: 91-94820 11094 91-90353 90634 www.kristujayanti.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities at Multinational IT company
by Mailing List Admin 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:37:02 +0530 From: "Ali, K. S" <alimysore(a)gmail.com> *Job Opportunities at a Multinational IT company for their Information Resource Centre (IRC)* Dear all, We require LIS professionals on an immediate basis for the post of *Associate - Information Services* at a reputed Multinational IT company with presence across India. The vacancy is for our *Hyderabad**, Bangalore and Chennai location*. This is a contractual position and salary would be based on industry standards. *The job profile entails:* Candidate should be proficient in doing the library in house operations. Must possess excellent Communication Skills (English proficiency is a must). Previous corporate library exposure would be an added advantage. Should have fair knowledge on MS office suite. Knowledge on IT Skills such as HTML, GUI will be an added advantage. *Eligibility Criteria:* 1. M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/> / Masters in (Library Science / Information Science / Information Management) / ADIS / equivalent degree. 2. 0 – 2 years experience in an academic/ special library (corporate experience is preferred). *Application formalities: * Kindly apply or forward the suitable applications to Valampuri_moorthy(a)yahoo.co.in Last Date for applying to this post is on or before *26th April, 2010*. Please mention in the subject line as "IRC Associate – Your Preferred Location and your full name”. *Note:* Candidates have to clearly mention to which location (city) they are applying for. Thanks and Regards Ali K S

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Updated- Vacancy @ Library Robert Bosch, Bangalore
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D) 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Position: Project Trainee (PT) at K-Centre & Information Services, Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd (RBEI), Bangalore. Location: RBEI, Bangalore.(off The Forum Mall, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bangalore) About K-Centre: RBEI K-Centre & Information services is an automated Library and provides Library & Information services to 6,000 users. Its collection includes Printed(Books, Journals etc) and electronic media ( e-Journals, e-books, Digital Library, Subscription to databases etc). Selected candidate will be working with the K-Centre & Information Services team in providing Library & Information services to the users. Only Fresher with the following qualifications can apply. Candidates who are apprearing/appeared for exam and expect/ing their results by May 2010 or early June 2010 can also apply by providing their previous years. Educational Qualification: * BLISc or Any other degree with Library & Information Science as an optional paper/specialized (Regular course only) or . * Diploma in Library Science with any other Bachelor Degree (Regular course only) or. * MLISc (Regular course only) Essential Skills: * Fluency in English (Written & Spoken). * Library classification (DDC or CC), Cataloguing (AACRII or CCC), Reference service, Circulation Service, Acquistion:handling procurement of reading materials & invoice processing. * Serials section: Subscription & Circulation. * Computer skills: Proficient in/hands on experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook). Internet Search. Desirable skills: * HTML. * Hands on experience with Libsys software or any other library automation software. * Hands on experience with Digital Library software like GSDL or Dspace. * CAS. * Content page scanning/designing. * Designing electronic newsletters in HTML (HTML coding or by using applications like Front page, Netscape composer etc.) Salary: As per the industry standard (Par with the salary of PTs at the Library of IT companies). Interested candidates may send their resume to the following e-mail ID on or before 30/04/2010 E-mail: emmanuel.ec(a)in.bosch.com Address: Emmanuel E.C K-Centre, Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd, # 123, Industrial Layout , Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bangalore -95 Ph.No: 080 66571497 or 66574575 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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help
by Karuna Sahu 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

Respected professionals, I am a library professional and I am preparing for the NET exam on June 2010, but I did a big mistake while on-line applying, I forget to take the print of filled application form and close the web page. Please anyone help me in this regard that how can I give the exam. Thanking You K.P. Sahu Asst. Librarian IIDR, B.Tech college Orissa -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Media Asset Management: The Changing Role...
by Rafiq Ansari 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

Hi All, Please check the link below for following article: Media Asset Management: The Changing Role of the Archive in the Digital Domain http://www.fiatifta.org/restricted/beijing_2009/24_S32_DAP_DOC.pdf Thanks Regards Rafeeque Ansari Archive Team Leader Al Jazeera English Doha, Qatar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Please help me to search two rare books
by Ajay Kamble 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

Dear all, Please let me know if some library is having these books... 1. Libraries in India published in 1952 by Department of Education, Government of India 2. Marathi Granthalayancha Itihaas by L V Padole published in 1951 from Nagpur. Thanks and regards -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-resources including E-Journals for your library
by Ajay Kamble 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

Dear all, INFLIBNET has launched N-List programme, the details are hereunder. About NLIST *Background * The Project entitled "National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content (N-LIST)", being jointly executed by the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium, INFLIBNET Centre and the INDEST-AICTE Consortium, IIT Delhi provides for i) cross-subscription to e-resources subscribed by the two Consortia, i.e. subscription to INDEST-AICTE resources for universities and UGCINFONET resources for technical institutions; and ii) access to selected e-resources to colleges. The N-LIST project provides access to e-resources to students, researchers and faculty from colleges and other beneficiary institutions through server(s) installed at the INFLIBNET Centre. The authorized users from colleges can now access e-resources and download articles required by them directly from the publisher's website once they are duly authenticated as authorized users through servers deployed at the INFLIBNET Centre. *N-LIST: Four Components* The project has four distinct components, i.e. i ) to subscribe and provide access to selected UGC-INFONET e-resources to technical institutions (IITs, IISc, IISERs and NITs) and monitor its usage; ii) to subscribe and provide access to selected INDEST e-resources to selected universities and monitor its usage; iii) to subscribe and provide access to selected e-resources to 6,000 Govt./ Govt.-aided colleges and monitor its usage; and iv) to act as a Monitoring Agency for colleges and evaluate, promote, impart training and monitor all activities involved in the process of providing effective and efficient access to e-resources to colleges. The INDEST and UGC-INFONET are jointly responsible for activity listed at i) and ii) above. The INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad is responsible for activities listed at iii) and iv) above. The INFLIBNET Centre is also responsible for developing and deploying appropriate software tools and techniques for authenticating authorized users. *Current Status* As on March 15, 2010, a total number of 1,118 colleges have registered themselves with the N-LIST programme including 668 Govt. / Govt.-aided colleges covered under the 12 B Act of the UGC. Log-in ID and password for accessing e-resources has been sent to the authorized users from these 668 colleges. Remaining colleges are being advised to join the initiative as N-LIST Associates. All e-resources subscribed for colleges under the N-LIST Project are now accessible to these 668 colleges through the N-List website. Subscription Fees : Rs. 5000 for one year Other details available at : http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/eresource.php -- 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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NPTEL Video Courses_ with free of cost_ AICTE tells engineering colleges
by avineni kishore 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings from Dr. Avineni Kishore, Librarian, SNIST, Hyderabad. I am very happy to bring it to your notice that National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) has prepared 4442 expertise Video lectures by IITs in the areas of engineering sciences and basic sciences. The above facility can be had by the Engineering colleges by selecting any one of the following options. 1. One can have the facility by login to YouTube http://youtube.com/nptelhrd (4442 video lectures on 120 courses) 2. One can be procured on the payment of Rs.1, 00,000 also. ( The IITs are also planningto revise the fee shortly) * AICTE has made it mandatory to maintain NPTEL video courses in their Engineering colleges. For further details please login to following URL’s. http://www.business-standard.com/india/printpage.php?autono=392316&tp= http://www.youtube.com/nptelhrd http://www.sreenidhi.edu.in/Video_on_Demand.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digitization is not a Long-Term Solution
by naganarasimha shailaja 20 Apr '10

20 Apr '10

Dear Friends This is a very important discussion. Mindless digitisation of old records may not be helpful in every situation or in all organisations. It would be a disaster if we don't preserve the original. The situation which we are facing right now in our organisation is exactly the issue raised in this discussion. Our records of 60 years are in Microfilm, but film is slowly deteriorating, Reader/ printers are not manufactured any more, Consumables for reader/ printers are not available, Good service providers are not forthcoming. we are fully aware of the disasters of digitisation as we are not in position to convert the back up tapes created in 2003. Experience of some institutions who lost their original documents in the process of digitisation and their digital copies are not readable have come to our knowledge.If digitised,every change in Hardware or software requires the updating of the whole record. You can imagine the quantum of records created in a newspaper office. Professional friends please come out with solutions. Regards N.Shailaja Asst. Editor. Information Centre, Deccan Herald, E-Mail:naganarasimhas@yahoo.com 25880545,521,522 Mobile:9440210448 Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC-NET Training programme
by Ashok Asundi 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

Dear All Professionals, I understand there are many aspirants who would like to appear for the forthcoming UGC NET examination scheduled to be held in the month of June 2010. Last year we organised a short term training programme and which was very successful. This year there is a demand and many Librarians are making inquiries to us in this regard. We have already received firm consent from about 10 persons. We would bring to the knowledge of the professionals through this forum and those who are interested can contact me or Mr Janardhana Rao. My contact numbers are: 9980815468 (M) and 23287786 (R) Mr. Janardhana Rao.9880021875 The training programme would start from 1st May 2010. The venue would most probably: SRELS, 42nd Cross, III Block Rajajinagar, Behind Syndicate Bank., Bangalore - 560010. With best wishes to all, Prof. A.Y.Asundi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent required two References from Proceedings of American Power Conference: Deaerator corrosion
by Tejasvini.Ranadive＠ril.com 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

Can anyone pls help me to find following literature? 1) "Remaining life and NDT interval for carbon steel deaerator tanks", Jonas,Inc., Calculation Procedure 2) "Proposed guidelines for inspection of boiler feed water heater vessels and storage tank welds", Materials Performance, 23 November 1984. Regards, Tejasvini Ranadive Central Library, Patalganga Manufacturing Division, B4/ MIDC Industrial Area 410220 Dist. Raigad MAHARASHTRA 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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National Workshop on Koha from 4-5 June 2010 at Jharkhand
by Amitabh Manglam 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

Dear All, It’s our pleasure to inform you that, Birla Institute of Technology is conducting national workshop on *“KOHA: Open Source Software for Library Automation” On 4-5 June, 2010.* The workshop will cover installation of KOHA on Windows or Linux operating system, Introduction to Windows or Linux Operating System, customization and configuration of KOHA software, demonstration of all modules like Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Serial Control, Circulation & OPAC, Introduction to MARC 21, multilingual support in KOHA, MARC records, import feature in KOHA etc. Target Audience The Koha workshop is of great use to the library professionals and Professor I/C of academic libraries, public libraries, special libraries, government departmental libraries, institutional libraries, etc that are interested in library automation. The workshop will help the library professionals to adopt the open source software and benefit from its wide-ranging features. The number of participants is expected to be 30 and the preference will be given to first-cum-first basis who have basic knowledge of handling computers. Workshop Fee The registration fee for the workshop includes workshop kit (software installable, Operating System, Training Material), breakfast, tea, lunch and dinner. Early bird registration (on or before 20th May 2010): Rs. 500.00 Normal registration (after 20th May 2010 & on/ before 4th June 2010) : Rs. 600.00 Accommodation (optional, at additional cost) Accommodation can be provided at BIT guest house for the outstation candidates at additional charges. Institutional Guest House: Rs. 600 per day Research Scholar Hostel: Rs. 200 per day Students Hostel: Free for two day workshop nights Help desk. For more details please contact library(a)bitmesra.ac.in or Mr. Amitabh Kumar Mangalam 09470943275 Ms. Rameshwari Pandey : 09470160053 Ms. Shamida Lakra : 09431325626 Mr. Debojyoti Nath : 09470162180 Ms. Tanushree Bhatnagar : 09431326753 Ms. Rita Sinha : 09431172006 Mr.Samir Kumar Jalal : 09955166115 Coordinator : 09430702887 -- Amitabh Kumar Manglam LIA, Central Library Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University), Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835215 Contact Number: +91-9470943275 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy: AL, PA & SPA @ Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan
by Ajay Kum Sharma 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

Dear Library Professional, APPLICATIONS are invited for the Assistant Librarians (1 ST & 1 OBC) , Professional Assistant and semi Professional Assistant for the Visva-Bharati Library in the prescribed scale of pay with allowances and benefits as per university rules. ADVERTISEMENT NO : 01/2010 Details of the Advertisement and essential qualifications: http://www.visva-bharati.ac.in/appointments/Advt-01-2010.pdf Download application form: http://www.visva-bharati.ac.in/appointments/appl-form-employee.pdf Application on prescribed form along with 9(nine) photo copies of properly filled in application form and one set of true copies of testimonials, Certificates and two recent passport size Photographs (non-returnable) duly attested by a Gazetted Officer/ Principal, Govt. College/ Head Master, Govt. School/ M.P./ M.L.A. should reach the Registrar, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Dist-Birbhum, Pin- 731235latest by 18 th June, 2010 within 5 P.M. -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Need for enhanced library services stressed
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2010/04/19/stories/2010041956550600.htm] Need for enhanced library services stressed TIRUCHI: In the backdrop of radical changes in the form and content of libraries caused by technological advancement, the national workshop on ‘Quality Assurance in Academic Libraries: NAAC and NBA Parameters' organised by the Department of Library, National College, highlighted the role libraries can play by harnessing technology. Delivering the key-note address, Shri. Jahagirdar, Librarian, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) focussed on the positive steps that could ensure access to library and learning resources at an affordable cost. Efficiency and quality in provision of library services for teaching, learning and research is the corner stone for the survival and success of libraries, he said, and explained the quality indicators of Library and Information System and the grading system of NAAC. S. Srinivasaraghavan, Librarian, Bharathidasan University, explained the NBA (National Board of Accreditation) parameters for engineering colleges while M. Durairajan, Librarian, St. Joseph's College, spoke on ‘Best Practices in Library and Information Sciences.' Inaugurating the workshop, Dr.P.V. Konnur, University Librarian, Bangalore University, emphasised the need for enhancement of the quality of services to attract users and optimise the use of library resources. Presiding over, the Principal K. Anbarasu spoke of the dynamic transformation of libraries. Dr. Anbarasu handed over the first copy of the Manual on ‘NAAC and NBA Parameters on LIS' to Mr. Jahagirdar and Dr. Konnur. M. Krishnan, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, delivered the valedictory address. Vice-Principal A. Krishnamurthy presided. P. Raghavan, Librarian, National College; and R. Jayabal, Librarian, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, also addressed the gathering of about 150 Library professionals, faculties and students of colleges and universities from various parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring States. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 4/19/2010 12:54:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for an article
by LIBRARY 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

Namaste, One of the academicians in our Centre needs this article. Could any one kindly help us by sending a copy of the same. Chapter 22 Elements of Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere models for the Tropics Elsevier Oceanography Series, Volume 40, 1985, Pages 303-327 A.E. Gill Thanks & regards, Veena -- -------------------------------------------------- Library TIFR Centre for Applicable Mathematics Phone: 91-80-66953757 Post Bag No. 6503, Sharada Nagar, Fax: 91-80-66953799 Chikkabommasandra, GKVK Post, URL: http://math.tifrbng.res.in Yalahanka New Town, Bangalore-560 065 Bharat -------------------------------------------------- "Every duty is holy and devotion to duty is the highest form of the worship of God." - Swami Vivekananda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for an article
by LIBRARY 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Namaste, One of the academicians in our Centre needs this article. Could any one kindly help us by sending a copy of the same. Authors :Devillanova, Giuseppe and Solimini, Sergio Title : A multiplicity result for elliptic equations at critical growth in low dimension. Journal: Commun. Contemp. Math. 5 (2003), no. 2, 171--177. Thanks & regards, Veena -- -------------------------------------------------- Library TIFR Centre for Applicable Mathematics Phone: 91-80-66953757 Post Bag No. 6503, Sharada Nagar, Fax: 91-80-66953799 Chikkabommasandra, GKVK Post, URL: http://math.tifrbng.res.in Yalahanka New Town, Bangalore-560 065 Bharat -------------------------------------------------- "Every duty is holy and devotion to duty is the highest form of the worship of God." - Swami Vivekananda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder - KALA lecture on "LIS: The Profession, Identity and Professional Association" By N.V. Sathyanarayana on April 17 in Bangalore
by Mailing List Admin 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:35:12 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear LIS Professionals, You are cordially invited to the following special lecture being organized by the Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) Topic: LIS: The Profession, Identity and Professional Association Speaker: Mr. N.V. Sathyanarayana, Informatics (India) Ltd. Date & Time: Saturday, 17 April 2010 at 6 p.m. Venue: Karnataka State Library Association, # 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010 We look forward to your support and participation to make the event a success. Best Regards, Ananda Byrappa General Secretary, KALA

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Request for Articles
by MAHESH ATCHI 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Dear Professional Colleagues, One of my Faculty Member are requested the below full text articles for P.hd. purpose. Therefore I would be very grateful to you, If you can help in this regard. 1) Investigating the concept of meat quality from the consumers’ perspective: The case of Greece; Meat Science<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03091740> Volume 72, Issue 1<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2351…>, January 2006, Pages 164-176; Athanasios Krystallisa<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T9G-4GY8B0G-2&_u…>, and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannisb<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T9G-4GY8B0G-2&_u…> 2) Relating consumer perceptions of pork quality to physical product characteristics;Food Quality and Preference<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09503293> Volume 9, Issue 4<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2350…>, July 1998, Pages 273-281; L. Bredahl a<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6T-3TMPTSB-C&_u…>, K. G. Grunerta<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6T-3TMPTSB-C&_u…>, and C. Fertinb<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6T-3TMPTSB-C&_u…> 3) Consumer perception of meat quality and implications for product development in the meat sector—a review; Meat Science<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03091740> bVolume 66, Issue 2<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2351…>, February 2004, Pages 259-272; Klaus G. Grunert, , Lone Bredahl and Karen Bruns 4) Meat in context. On the relation between perceptions and contexts;Appetite<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01956663> Volume 54, Issue 2<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2366…>, April 2010, Pages 274-281; Sara Korzena<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WB2-4XSTCXS-1&_u…>and Jesper Lassen 5) Consumer expectations and perceptions of meat and meat product quality; Meat Science <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03091740> Volume 43, Supplement 1<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2351…>, 1996, Pages 5-19; S. Issanchou 6) Sensory aspects of consumer choices for meat and meat products; Meat Science <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03091740> Volume 66, Issue 1<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2351…>, January 2004, Pages 11-20; A. V. A. Resurreccion; 7) Consumer Attitude And Awareness Towards Food-Related Hygienic Hazards;Journal of food safety,Volume 17 Issue 4 <http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119946815/issue> , Pages 215 – 221; 8) Determinants of intention to purchase chicken in Italy: the role of consumer risk perception and trust in different information sources;Gianluca Stefani 1, Alessio Cavicchi 2, Donato Romano 3, Alexandra E. Lobb 4; Agribusiness <http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/35917/home> Volume 24 Issue 4 <http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/121460865/issue> , Pages 523 - 537 9) Consumer attitude and awareness towards food-related hygienic hazards; Journal of food safety; 1997, vol. 17, no4, pp. 215-221 (13 ref; SAMMARCO M. L. (1) ; RIPABELLI G. (1) ; GRASSO G. M. (1) 10) Sensory properties and preferences; Meat Science<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03091740> Volume 36, Issues 1-2<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2351…>, 1994, Pages 67-77 ; E. Risvika<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T9G-49NR2WB-24&_…> 11) Food quality and safety––consumer perception and public health concern; Food Control <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09567135> Volume 16, Issue 8<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2350…>, October 2005, Pages 649-655; A. Röhra<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6S-4D48YNN-4&_u…>,, K. Lüddeckea<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6S-4D48YNN-4&_u…>, S. Druscha<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6S-4D48YNN-4&_u…>, M.J. Müllera<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6S-4D48YNN-4&_u…>and R.v. Alvensleben b<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6S-4D48YNN-4&_u…> 12) Inter-household and intra-household Patterns of Fish and Meat Consumption in Fishing Communities in Two States in Nigeria; British Journal of Nutrition Vol.: 97, No.: 1, January 2007; Ahmed Gomna; Krishen Rana 13) Challenges to Meat Safety in the 21st Century; Meat Science Vol.: 78, No.: 1&2, February 2008 [Page 3-13]; John N. Sofos 14) Preference Structure for Lamb Meat Consumers. A Spanish Case Study; Meat Science. Vol 71; No 3; Year 2005. 464-470; Rodolfo Bernabéu; Antonio Tendero 15) Emotions generated by meat and other food products in women; British Journal of Nutrition. Vol 94; No 4; Year 2005. 609-619; S. Rousset; V. Deiss; E. Juillard; P. Schlich; S. Droit-Volet 16) Investigating the Concept of Meat Quality from the Consumers’ Perspective: The Case of Greece; Meat Science. Vol 72; No 1; Year 2006. 164-176; Athanasios Krystallis; Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis 17) Gender Specific Preferences and Attitudes towards Meat; Food Quality and Preference Vol.: 13, No.: 5, July 2002 [Page 285-294]; Elin Kubberød; Øydis Ueland; Marit Rødbotten; Frank Westad; Einar Risvik; 18) Seasonality in Household Demand for Meat and Fish: Evidence from an Urban Area; Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Vol 29; No 6; Year 2005. 1217-1224; Halil Fidan; Mushtaq Ahmad Klasra 19) Buying Higher Welfare Poultry Products? Profiling Flemish Consumers who do and do not; Poultry Science. Vol 88; No 12; Year 2009. 2702-2711; F. Vanhonacker ; W. Verbeke 20) Ambivalence towards Meat; Appetite. Vol 42; No 1; Year 2004. 71-78; Mariëtte Berndsen; Joop van der Pligt 21) Risks of Meat: The Relative Impact of Cognitive, Affective and Moral Concerns; Appetite. Vol 44; No 2; Year 2005. 195-205; Mariëtte Berndsen; Joop van der Pligt 22) Factors Influencing Consumption of Pork and Poultry n the Irish Market; Appetite. Vol 43; No 1; Year 2004. 19-28; M. McCarthy; S. O'Reilly; L. Cotter; M. de Boer 23) The Relationship between Attitudes, Demographic Factors and Perceived Consumption of Meats and other Proteins in Relation to the BSE Crisis: A Regional Study in the United Kingdom; Health, Risk & Society. Vol 3; No 2; Year 2001. 181-197; Joan Harvey; George Erdos; Stuart Challinor with S. Drew; S. Taylor; R. Ash; S. Ward; C. Gibson; C. Scarr; F. Dixon; A. Hinde; C. Moffat 24) Segmentation Based on Consumers' Perceived Importance and Attitude toward Farm Animal Welfare; International Journal of Sociology of Agriculture and Food. Vol 15; No 3; Year 2007. 91-107; Filiep Vanhonacker; Wim Verbeke; Els Van Poucke ; Frank A.M. Tuyttens 25) Health Communication and Consumer Behavior on Meat in Belgium: From BSE until Dioxin; Journal of Health Communication. Vol 4; No 4; Year 1999. 345- 357; Wim Verbeke; jacques Viaene;Olivier Guiot 26) Beef, Chicken and Pork Consumption and Consumer Safety and Nutritional Concerns in the City of Campinas, Brazil; Food Control Vol.: 19, No.: 11, November 2008 [Page 1051-1058; Maria da Conceiç ao Pereira da Fonseca, Elisabete Salay -- A. MAHESH Librarian INC-Vizag -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian
by Sudha Kumaramangalath 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Immediate Vacancy for *Librarian* position in a Nursing college in Bangalore. Interested persons can send in their CV to the Chief Librarian to this mail id sudha.anoop04(a)gmaill.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congress takes another stride toward public access to research -- Federal Research Public Access Act introduced in the House of Representatives
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Friends: Here is a message from Prof. Stevan Harnad and Jennifer McLennon on FRPAA (USA). We should work towards a similar development in India and other countries. Best wishes. Arun === ===== ALLIANCE FOR TAXPAYER ACCESS www.taxpayeraccess.org For immediate release April 15, 2010 For more information, contact Jennifer McLennan (202) 296-2296 ext. 121 jennifer [at] arl [dot] org Congress takes another stride toward public access to research Federal Research Public Access Act introduced in the House of Representatives Washington, DC – Fueling the growing momentum toward openness, transparency, and accessibility to publicly funded information, the Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 (FRPAA) has been introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) and a bi-partisan host of co-sponsors. The proposed bill would build on the success of the first U.S. mandate for public access to the published results of publicly funded research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and require federal agencies with annual extramural research budgets of $100 million or more to provide the public with online access to research manuscripts stemming from funded research no later than six months after publication in a peer-reviewed journal. “Free and open access to scientific literature and data are the underpinnings of discovery in the digital age,” said Stephen Friend MD PhD, President and Co-Founder of Sage Bionetworks. “Full collaboration among researchers is essential, and we have the power now to communicate, collaborate, and innovate in ways that were previously unimaginable. I applaud the sponsors of the Federal Research Public Access Act for their commitment to ensuring the kind of access scientists need to make progress on improved disease treatments and diagnostics in the digital world.” Like the Senate bill introduced in 2009 by Senators Lieberman (I-CT) and Cornyn (R-TX), H.R. 5037 would unlock unclassified research funded by agencies including: Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation. H.R. 5037 follows closely on the heels of a recent expression of interest in public access policies from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, which issued a request for public comment on mechanisms that would leverage federal investments in scientific research and increase access to information that promises to stimulate scientific and technological innovation and competitiveness. “This bill recognizes the urgent need – and opportunity – to use digital technology to increase the pace of innovation,” added Elliot Schwartz, Vice President for Economic Studies at the Committee for Economic Development. “The bill is a crucial, welcome move toward advancing research through openness and avoiding making the taxpayer pay twice for taxpayer-funded research… it is good public policy.” The introduction of H.R. 5037 was also welcomed by leaders in the higher education community, who recognize this legislation helps to ensure the United States is positioned to continue to fuel education and innovation. "Conducting critical research that enriches and improves lives has always been a key mission of universities in this country, including Ohio State," said E. Gordon Gee, president of The Ohio State University. "Disseminating the knowledge gained from that research is an equally important part of our institutions' public purpose. The Federal Research Public Access Act will further spread new knowledge, and it has my full support." “Advancing research is at the core of the mission of higher education, and broadening access to the scholarly record is a critical step in helping research to advance to its fullest potential,” added Karen Hanson, Provost and Executive Vice President, Indiana University. “The current system for exchanging the results of research is deeply flawed, and major changes – like this bill – are required. I welcome the introduction of the Federal Research Public Access Act.” The Alliance for Taxpayer Access thanks and congratulates Representative Doyle and all of the bill’s co-sponsors for championing this pivotal legislation, and calls on organizations and individuals to write in support of the bill through the Web site at http://www.taxpayeraccess.org. For more information about the Federal Research Public Access Act and the broad coalition that supports its passage, visit http://www.taxpayeraccess.org. ### The Alliance for Taxpayer Access is a coalition of patient, academic, research, and publishing organizations that supports open public access to the results of federally funded research. The Alliance was formed in 2004 to urge that peer-reviewed articles stemming from taxpayer-funded research become fully accessible and available online at no extra cost to the American public. Details on the ATA may be found at http://www.taxpayeraccess.org. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WebWorld Knowledgebase to simplify access to online contents
by Puna Das 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

WebWorld Knowledgebase to simplify access to online contents 15-04-2010 (Paris) UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector (CI) has launched a new online service, Knowledgebase, which has been developed to simplify access to different online contents and to enable users of its website to find quick answers to their questions. WebWorld, the website of UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector, contains a large amount of information about the Sector's activities. Due to the complex website structure and the specificities of UNESCO's language, this information is not always easily accessible. Thanks to the new WebWorld service, Knowledgebase, users can now find what they are looking for in a few clicks. The Knowledgebase allows the search either by category or key word. The main categories cover the questions about the CI website, the Sector's various activities and institutional structure, as well as more general information about UNESCO's events, publications, job opportunities, fellowships, contacts, etc. The search is enriched by a smart suggest, which displays relevant suggestions in response to key words as they are typed. This feature can help users who need answers to their questions but are not sure where to start. The Knowledgebase provides a number of other interesting and useful features to its users. Printer-friendly versions of all knowledge items, as well as PDF exports, are only a click away. Users can rate items, add them to favorites or send them via email to friends and colleagues. Related knowledge items are detected and shown automatically to facilitate easy browsing. Users can also post their comments, subscribe to updates or send queries through an online form. The CI Knowledgebase is available at: http://www.unesco-ci.org/knowledgebase/ Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29993&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Mathura
by Ajay Kamble 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

MMG Group of Institutions Position : Librarian Location: Mathura ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Invites applications for following posts for their well known Engineering & Management Colleges at Mathura. Requires also supporting staff. Qualification, experience & pay scales as per AICTE norms. Apply with full details with photographs within 7 days. Email at: ivs.hr(a)mmgindia.in, anil.g(a)mmgindia.in Company Details: Approved by AICTE & Affiliated to UPTU. -- 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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Vacancy for the post of librarian / asst librarian at Udaipur
by Ajay Kamble 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

AISHWARYA EDUCATION SOCIETY Position : Librarian/Assistant Librarian (1 - 4 yrs) Location: Udaipur ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding Librarian/Assistant Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian/Assistant Librarian. Additional Information: Qualified candidates may apply within 10 days, with attested photocopies of the testimonials alongwith latest Resume & two photographs e-mail. Pay Scales as per norms. Email: info(a)aishwaryacollege.org -- 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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Vacancy of Assistant librarian at Gurgaon
by Ajay Kamble 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

INDUS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Position : Assistant Librarian Location: Gurgaon ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding Asst. Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Asst. Librarian. Additional Information: Applications are invited for PGDM Program: 2010-2012 Batch. Apply with detailed CV & Photograph/testimonials/marksheets/certificates (hard copy or scanned) within 10 days to The Chairman. Email:- isbm10(a)gmail.com Company Details: (Managed by Brij Educational Trust) -- 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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PAN - Indian Income Tax Act for Foreign Service Providers
by Hemantha Rao KR 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

Dear professionals, The (Indian) Finance Act , 2009 has incorporated a new section in the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 which casts primary responsibility to obtain PAN ( Permanent Account Number ) on all vendors (including NRI), for their transactions in India. Many non-resident vendors do not have permanent establishments, branch offices or subsidiaries in India, and are confused about this requirement. We would appreciate it if you could share how your organization is dealing with this requirement. Appended below the relevant press release of the Govt. of India New Delhi dated 20January 2010 PRESS RELEASE 1.A new provision relating to tax deduction at source (TDS) under the Income Tax Act 1961 will become applicable with effect from 1st April 2010. Tax at higher of the prescribed rate or 20% will be deducted on all transactions liable to TDS, where the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the deductee is not available. The law will also apply to all non-residents in respect of payments / remittances liable to TDS. As per the new provisions, certificate for deduction at lower rate or no deduction shall not be given by the assessing officer under section 197, or declaration by deductee under section 197A for non-deduction of TDS on payments shall not be valid, unless the application bears PAN of the applicant / deductee. 2. All deductors are liable to deduct tax at the higher rate in all transactions not having PAN of the deductees on or after 1st April 2010. In order that there is no dispute regarding quoting / non-quoting of PAN or accuracy thereof, the law requires all deductees and dedutors to quote PAN of deductees in all correspondences, bills, vouchers and other documents sent to each other. All deductors are, therefore, advised to intimate their deductees to obtain and furnish their PAN so as to avoid TDS at a higher rate. All deductees, including non-residents having transactions in India liable to TDS, are advised to obtain PAN by 31st March 2010 and communicate the same to their deductors before tax is actually deducted on transactions after that date. 3. The procedure for obtaining PAN is simple, inexpensive and quick. Application for PAN can be filed in Form 49A to National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) or Unit Trust of India Investor Services Ltd. (UTIISL) or their intermediaries. Non-residents can apply through the local embassy / consulate of India. Applications can also be filed, paid for or tracked online through the Internet on the following web-sites: http://incometaxindia.gov.in/ https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/index.jsp http://www.tin-nsdl.com/ http://www.utitsl.co.in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regards, Hemanth Rao KR, Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre, Bangalore Ph: 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digitization is not a Long-Term Solution
by * Mukesh - Monitor * 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Dear Professionals The euphoria that opportunities in the field of digitization generate is great. However, Dr. Martin Luchterhandt, senior archives councillor at the National Archives Berlin, warns about considering digitization to be a universal remedy. Click the link below to know the views of Dr Luchterhandt: http://www.goethe.de/wis/bib/dib/en3616481.htm Happy reading ! Mukesh Anand http://books.monitorinfo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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short report of workshop on KOHA at Central University, Kasaragode
by NASAR 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

The University Library, Central University Kasaragode has conducted a three days workshop on KOHA software during 7-9 April 2010. Around 25 participants from different libraries and Library Science departments attended the workshop. Workshop was focussed on installation and customisation of the software, both on windows and linux platforms. All sessions were very interactive and participants learned strengths of the KOHA software. First day sessions were handled by Dr Dinesan, Assistant Librarian, Central University and the second and third day by Sri. A. J. Thomson, Librarian, St. Joseph College, Devagiri. Participants were happy about the way how the workshop was conducted and they could learn more about the software. The workshop proved a great success in all respects. Abdunnasar CESS, Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Oppurtunity for Information System Administrator with HUL in Bangalore
by Dhanukumar Pattanashetti 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Dear Professional Friends, There is a position open for *Information System Administrator* with *Hindustan Unilever Limited* based in Bangalore Interested can send their updated resume to leela(a)starsearchpartners.comalong with a mention of present CTC in the mail. JOB DESCRIPTION: One of the world's leading suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods, with a global focus on foods, home care and personal care, is seeking to recruit experienced, Information systems administrator. The role concerns maintaining and administering the portfolio of information services which is tailored and customized- additionally the role is expected to: • Educate Research, Technical & Business Professionals to effectively use electronic resources. • Carry out the forecasting the requirements of the internal clients and ensure the timely Subscription of Databases and Other Online Services. • Provide consultation on Subject specific Information Sources. • Evaluation of New Databases, Systems & Technologies. • Carry out Online publishing, maintaining tools for Information Services, Intranet Web Site maintenance of user group administrative and managing the internal documentation. • Coordinate with publishers and arrange for webinar on various Information products. Required Experience: 4-5 years of experience in independently managing information services at a large R&D or an academic setup Education: Candidate should be a Post Graduate in MSc and in Library and Information Science, Additional qualifications in IT will be preferred Kind Regards, Dhanukumar Pattanashetti -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Newsletter and Annual Report
by rajesh＠inflibnet.ac.in 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

Dear Professionals We have uploaded the current INFLIBNET Newsletter, Vol. 16, No.4 (October-December 2009)available at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/publication/newsletter.html for download and Annual Report 2008-09 is available at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/publication/annualreportcurrent.html for download. The issue of the Newsletter contains article on "Shibboleth based access management system for consortia" written by Sh. Yatrik Patel. Last issue, Vol. 16, No.2-3 had an article on "Copy Cataloguing in India: a viewpoint" written by Sh. Rajesh Chandrakar and Dr. Jagdish Arora. With best regards Rajesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JPBA full text req - Reg
by chandra shekar 13 Apr '10

13 Apr '10

kindly post this message on lisforum Dear All If any body having full text of below reference, kindly arrange as it is required in urgent. It is very much helpful. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Volume 50, Issue 2, Year 2009, Pages 117-126 Title: Optimization of separation and determination of moxifloxacin and its related substances by RP-HPLC doi:10.1016/j.jpba.2009.03.029 Thanks and regards G. Chandrashekar Librarian APLRC Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Net-Dec, 2009 Retults announced
by Rajesh Aldarthi 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Hi, UGC NET results for Dec, 2009 is announced Please find the link to check results. Wish you all good luck. http://www.ugcnetonline.in/ http://www.ugcnetonline.in/WNET09D.pdf -- Rajesh Aldarthi Bangalore Mobile: 9739679000 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KALA lecture on "LIS: The Profession, Identity and Professional Association" By N.V. Sathyanarayana on April 17 in Bangalore
by Mailing List Admin 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:35:12 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear LIS Professionals, You are cordially invited to the following special lecture being organized by the Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) Topic: LIS: The Profession, Identity and Professional Association Speaker: Mr. N.V. Sathyanarayana, Informatics (India) Ltd. Date & Time: Saturday, 17 April 2010 at 6 p.m. Venue: Karnataka State Library Association, # 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010 We look forward to your support and participation to make the event a success. Best Regards, Ananda Byrappa General Secretary, KALA

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Attention TCS aspirants
by kannan satheesan 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Dear friends, As per the advertisement posted on LIS network, TCS is calling for IRC officers at various locations in India. The selection process consists of a written test and subsequently an interview. The advertisement clearly states that travel allowance will not be given for candidates appearing for written test but only for subsequent interview. I myself was a candidate for this position for the said post in the last recruitment drive. Me along with few of my friends had cleared the test and was called for interview at Chennai. Through mail they had conveyed me and my colleagues that to and fro T.A will be paid for appearing for interview. But after interview they denied us T.A.saying that we were not selected.(Nowhere in the advertisement or the call letter they say that T.A. is only for those who are selected). I am making this posting on LIS_Network not to defame TCS but to save the efforts, time and costs of those candidates who might be lured and called for interview.So dear candidates if you are called for interview think twice before deciding to appear for it....Best of luck Kannan S. Trivandrum. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian's position
by Mailing List Admin 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:22:24 +0530 From: Usha Ramu <usha.ramur(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends Vacancy for *Librarian* position in Calibre Academy - Mrs YGP School, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004 for the next academic year. Interested persons can send in their CV to the Head Teacher to this mail id usha.ramur(a)gmail.com (or) information(a)calibrefoundation.com -- Usha Ramu Librarian usha.ramur(a)gmail.com Phone : 044 -

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Current Science Editorial on "Libraries, Journals and Publishers"
by G. Mahesh 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Dr. P. Balaram's editorial in the latest issue of 'Current Science' on "Libraries, Journals and Publishers" has some interesting view points. The full text of the editorial is available at: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/10apr2010/879.pdf G. Mahesh NISCAIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google Books Bibliography, Version 6
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Version 6 of the Google Books Bibliography is now available from Digital Scholarship. http://digital-scholarship.org/gbsb/gbsb.htm This bibliography presents over 310 selected English-language articles and other works that are useful in understanding Google Books. It primarily focuses on the evolution of Google Books and the legal, library, and social issues associated with it. Where possible, links are provided to works that are freely available on the Internet, including e-prints in disciplinary archives and institutional repositories. The following recent Digital Scholarship publications may also be of interest: o Digital Scholarship 2009 (http://bit.ly/dCMnd5) 504-page paperback that includes four bibliographies: the Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography: 2009 Annual Edition, the Institutional Repository Bibliography, the Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, and the Google Book Search Bibliography. o Institutional Repository Bibliography, Version 2 (http://bit.ly/B0Xsf) Includes over 700 selected English-language articles and other works that are useful in understanding institutional repositories. o Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 4 (http://bit.ly/1eyLv5) Includes over 130 selected English-language articles and other works that are useful in understanding electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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from Chidambarm to Cambridge:Solving the 30S subunit structure of the ribosome
by Vasanth 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Dear Sir/Madam, The Hindu ( 8th & 9th April 2010) has published a two part series of autobiographical essay of 2009 Chemistry Noble Laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan. It was indeed one of the best news coverage in recent time . It depicts the very fascinating journey of V. Ramakrishnan's life and how he achieved the great heights in science. These two part series must be read by all of us. ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian LIS Schools and Internship
by Shailesh Lohiya 10 Apr '10

10 Apr '10

Dear All Internship programmes were already introduced in the Dept. of Library & Information Science, Amarapali Institute of Management & Computer Application, Haldwani Uttarakhan since 2004. Deptt is offering BLISc & MLISc (one year) programme since 2002. The students of BLISc should go for one month Internship Traing Programme, and they should submit an Internship Report and for MLISc after complition of final exam, institute arrange training/project to the student for 3-6 months in reputed organization of the country. -- Shailesh K. Lohiya Librarian (NUIL) NIRMA University SG Road,Ahmedabad Mob. 09601851608 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Please post this on LIS forum at the earliest and oblige
by meera bunglow 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You Applications are invited for a temporary positions at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library, as "Library Trainees" for a period of six months from April 2010 to 30th September 2010. Candidates with Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Library Science may apply. Remuneration will be Rs. 8000/PM. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/experience to "The Head, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore-560059" so as to reach before 16th April 2010. Online applications also may be forwarded to "meera(a)isibang.ac.in". Fresh candidates with good aptitude also will be considered. Candidates with good academic background and computer knowledge will be preferred. Candidates who are readily available to join immediately may apply. Dr B.M. Meera, In-charge Library Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore - 560059 email: meera(a)isibang.ac.in Date: 09.04.2010 Dr B.M.Meera Associate Scientist, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Banglaore 560 0059 INDIA Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- 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 Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information scienc
by JANARDHANA RAO A. N 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

*National Seminar on* *Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information science on 26 June 2010* *Organizers:* CIRD Business School Bangalore. We are organizing a one-day *Emerging thrust areas in Research and Development of Library and Information science*. This Seminar is specially designed for the Research Students and Practitioners in library & Information Science. Objectives - To sensitize the workshop participants about the significance of research areas in library and information science. - To create an awareness about various areas of research in library and information science. - To generate knowledge about the research opportunities in library and information science - To provide a quality interaction forum for researchers in Library & Information Science. Activities in Seminar include ·Presentations of research topics/plans/papers by students · Suggestions by experts from the LIS field ·Panel discussions on recent topics CALL FOR PAPERS We invite research students (MPhil/ Ph.D) from Autonomous Institutes, Universities and organizations to send complete research papers in their research areas. *Guidelines for sending papers* Papers would be reviewed and selected for presentation by a panel of eminent academicians. The paper must be essentially based on the author's thesis work. The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (A4-size) in length including figures, tables, references, acknowledgments, Bibliography & Appendices. Full paper may be E-mailed in MS Word format to Kala.6860(a)yahoo.co.in and copy to msrimlrao(a)yahoo.com *IMPORTANT DATES:* *Important Dates:* *20Th Apr.2010 – Last date for Submission of Abstract.* *2nd May 2010 – Confirmation of Acceptance* *15th May 2010. - Last date for Submission of full paper* * * *Registration Fee*: Rs 700/- Per Participant. Interested members conform your participation by e-mail, SMS & Phone latest by June 15th 2010, along with a cheque/cash for Rs 700/- favoring *CIRD, Bangalore.* *For Registration Contact:* Dr. S. Chandrappa. *CHAIRMAN, PRGRAM COMMITTEE* e-mail - chandrappas(a)yahoo.com *Mr. Janardhana Rao A N* *E-mail:* jraoan(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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Sugestions for NAAC
by Mailing List Admin 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Date: 9 Apr 2010 06:22:41 -0000 From: surendra suri <niceguysuri(a)rediffmail.com> Dear professionals, I need your suggestions and guidance about NAAC accreditation. NAAC committee is visiting us on 16,17,18th of this month. Thanking you, Surendra C.S Librarian Bharathi College Bharathi Nagara Mandya District Karnataka-571422

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Dr.Srinivas Havanur - Condolences
by Francis Jayakanth 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, This is to inform the sad demise of Dr. Srinivas Havanur, a well known Librarian, research scholar and Kannada writer. He expired in Bangalore on Monday, April 5. He was 82. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. May his soul rest in peace on eternity. A brief account of Dr.Srinivas Havanur: He started his career as a librarian with the Baba Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. In 1984, he resigned his post to join the University of Mangalore as the Head of Department of Kannada, and in 1986 he took charge of the Department of Kannada in the University of Bombay. He wrote about 60 books, including short stories, novels, essays and literary criticism. His work, "Hosagannadada Arunodaya", is said to be an important text for those who wish to research Kannada language and culture. He has earned several honours such as the Rajyotsava Award, Kannada University's, Hampi, Nadoja, Alva's Nudi Siri and Sandesha awards. He was given a pubic honour when he completed 80 years and presented a rare work, "Sankathana", a compilation of his own select articles on the occasion. - Francis For and on behalf of, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA)

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Sad news
by Mailing List Admin 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:19:56 +0530 (IST) From: library(a)rri.res.in Could you please post the following message on lis-forum Dear Colleagues, I am deeply saddened to inform you that Dr. Srinivas Havanur who was one of the founder members of FORSA passed away on Monday, April 05, 2010. We were privileged to felicitate Dr. Havanur in the program "Honoring our Mentors" during LISA VI. Dr. Havanur was looking forward to being with us during LISA VI. However, he was unable to come to Pune due to health reasons. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Please find a brief write-up of his contributions to astronomylibrarianship. regards, nirupama bawdekar LISA VI Conference Feb 14- 17, 2010 IUCAA, Pune, India --------------------------- Raman Research Institute Library, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560 080, India. Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Fax: +91 80 2361 0492

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Update (Self Nomination)
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear All, Please recall my previous massage about self registration for leadership for various Groups on HDLS, I wanted to update you that last date for nomination is 15th April, all the nominated professionals will get opportunity to lead a group one by one and each leader will get a certificate for his services and one best leader will get reward also. Visit: http://lishelp.ning.com With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.ning.com (HDLS) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Shri. P.Y. Rajendra Kumar Felicitation Function at Bangalore on 10th April 2010
by Pandurang Konnur 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

** Dear Friends, Please attend the *Felicitation Function of Shri. P.Y. Rajendra* * Kumar*former Director, Department of Public Libraries, Bangalore on *10th April 2010 at 10.30 am* in “Granthangana” City Central Library West Zone, Hampi Nagara, Bangalore. Following are the dignitaries blessing the occasion: Holi Presence: *Dr.Shri. Shantaveera Swamiji, * Kolada Math Maha Sansthana, Bangalore Release of* **Festschrift** *Volume “Grantha Samskrithi” *Prof.V.G.Talawar,* Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore President of the function: *Dr.Chendrashekar Kambar* Former Vice Chancellor, Kannada University, Hampi Chief Guests: *Sri Dharmastala Surendra Kumar* President, Bharatiya Jain Milan, Bangalore *Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah* Former President, Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Bangalore *Prof. S . S. Marulaiah* Former President, Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Bangalore *Sri. S.B.Hondadakeri* Director, Department of Public Libraries, Bangalore. * * *Shri. K.H. Puttaswamy Gowda* Industrialist, Bangalore Venue: *“Granthangana” City Central Library* *West Zone, Hampi Nagara, Bangalore* Date and Time: *10th April 2010 at 10.30 am* * * *ALL ARE WELCOME* -- Dr.P.V.Konnur 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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Applications are invited for the position of National Programme Officer for Communication and Information, UNESCO Office in New Delhi, India
by Puna Das 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Applications are invited for the position of National Programme Officer for Communication and Information Post number: AS/RP/IND/CI/1005 Post Title: National Programme Officer Sector: Communication and Information Duty Station: UNESCO Office in New Delhi, India Closing Date: 30 April 2010 Further Details: http://portal.unesco.org/geography/en/ev.php-URL_ID=7224&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&UR… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities at TCS IRC
by Kishore Ingale 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Job Opportunities at Tata Consultancy Services Information Resource Centre (IRC) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has a total employee strength of 148,000 with the world's best trained IT consultants in 47 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 6 billion for fiscal year ended 31st March 2009. TCS proudly holds a unique corporate library & information services model with deep professional expertise within its largest network of ?Information Resource Centre (IRC)? in India, comprising 62 locational IRCs, spread across 15 cities, managed by over 105 professionals. Winners of the Special Library Association (SLA) Centre of Excellence Award, 2009, for its high quality processes & benchmarks, and an exemplary application of management techniques and tools, TCS IRC consistently aligns its services to TCS?s global business needs, and helps associates maintain a competitive advantage. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic, team players for the post of "IRC Officers" for its libraries at Baroda, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Trivandrum. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in that location on a long term basis. The remuneration and benefits will be on par with the best in industry. Eligibility Criteria: 1. M.L.I.S / Masters in (Library Science / Information Science / Information Management) / ADIS / equivalent degree. (Those who are currently pursuing these programs and appearing for the final semester/exams are also eligible to apply). 2. 0 ? 3 years experience in an academic/ special library. 3. Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. 4. Excellent communication skills. Application formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format are to be mailed to corporate.library(a)tcs.com, by 30th April 2010, mentioning the subject line as "IRC Recruitment 2010" and your full name. Candidates will have to clearly mention to which location (city) they are applying (preferences for 2 locations can be provided), and their choice of location (city) to take the written test. Application must be submitted in the prescribed (one page) format, as attached only & no other certificates / documents are required at this stage. Selection Process: Short listed candidates will first appear for a written test to be held simultaneously across India (Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune & Trivandrum). The date for the test will be informed to the short listed candidates. Candidates may choose to take the test in any of these cities and this need to be clearly indicated in their application. No travel expenses will be borne by TCS for attending the written test. Based on their written test performance, select candidates will be called for personal interview in the following weeks at respective locations for which they have applied. Travel cost (return fare) by 2nd class train/bus, will be reimbursed on production of valid tickets for those attending the personal interview. Exact dates will be intimated to the candidates separately. For any clarifications and information, write to <corporate.library @tcs.com>. BP Prakash Sr.General Manager & Global IRC Head Tata Consultancy services, Mumbai. Kishore Ramdas Ingale Sr Manager, Corporate Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services Mailto: kishore.ingale(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request paper
by sibsankar jana 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Sir Kindly send, if possible the following papers:Knowledge management in the perspective of library and information center; A system approach Proceeding of VIII MANLIBNET Annual Convention 2006 Weblogs: The impact of a digital trend on libraries National Conference on Information Access Initiations and Rural India 2009 Ergonomic considerations in information center design for knowledge workers: The basic and foremost requirement for effective knowledge management process Proceeding of IADIS International Conference e-Society 2006 Thanks Sibsankar jana Assistant Librarian University of Kalyani The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Qualifications and Pay scales of Information Scientist
by Sunder Singh Tanwar 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Respected Members, I am in dire need of the Qualifications and pay scales for the Post of 'Information Scientist' in the Indian Universities. I'll feel highly obliged. It is urgent. With warm regards -- Sunder Singh Tanwar Information Scientist, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak - 124 001 (HR) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation - lecture
by SRELS 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures Committee, Bangalore cordially invites you to the Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures (16) (2010) on CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION by Mr. K.N. Kittur Formerly, Information & Documentation Officer, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research, Olatpur, Orissa 754 010 Mr. V.L. Kalyan Formerly, Deputy Manager, Technical Information Centre (C-D&D), Bharat Electronics, Bangalore presides on Friday, 16th April 2010 at 6.00 pm at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, ‘Upstairs’, 42nd Cross, (near Syndicate Bank) III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 RSVP: K.N. Prasad – Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RFID Implementation (Response to query in LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 84, Issue 37)
by Satish Deshpande 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Dear Moderator The reply was posted on 1 April. Anyway here it is sent again. Please accommodate it in the forthcoming issue of the Digest. Thank you satish deshpande Mentor, Nirma University Libraries, Ahmedabad formerly Head, British Council Library, Ahmedabad Here is a bit comprehensive reply to Hemant Rao's query (LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 84, Issue 37) on RFID implementation in modern Library environment. *Few libraries who have implemented RFID in India :* 1. IIT Chennai, VTLS LMS 2. IIM Shillong, VTLS 3. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Ahmedabad, Alice Software 4. IIM Indore, VTLS 5. Chandragupt Institute of management Patna, VTLS 6. Sandip Institute of Technology & Research, Nashik, KOHA 7. Marwadi Education Foundation Group of institutions, Rajkot, KOHA 8. IIM, Lucknow, Libsys 9. IGCAR, Chennai, Libsys 10. Parliament Library, Delhi 11. Nirma University, Softlink Asia (Alice Software) 12. Anna University, Chennai 13. BCL, Delhi, Libsys 14. Kerala State Library 15. NIT, Surat 16. Jaykar Library, Pune 17. IISC, Bangalore, Libsys 18. PRL, Ahmedabad 19. Babaria Institute, Vadodara, Gujarat 20. IIT Kharagpur, 21. Punjab University, Chandigarh 22. Bank of Baroda, Mumbai I believe there are at least 90 to 100 libraries who have implemented RFID in India and RFID adoption is growing rapidly in recent years. *A few RFID Service providers in India?* - RapidRadio Solutions, Ahmedabad (More than 15 projects in India) - www.rapidradio.co.in - Libsys Corporation, Gurgaon (More than 15 projects in India) www.libsys.co.in <http://www.libsys.co.in/home.html> - Edutech, Chennai - Ecole Solutions, Bangalore - I-Tek, Pune - Gemini Traze, Chennai - TS Informatics, Delhi - 3M, Bangalore - Bartronics India Ltd, Hyderabad - Grandeur Technologies, Chennai - HCL Infosystems Ltd., Noida ** *What is the cost of implementation?* Cost of implementation will depend upon following few major parameters that will decide the overall project cost for adoption of RFID. - *The total number of Library collection to be tagged. * Currently *tag prices* are between *Rs.15 and Rs.20 per tag* depending on the quantity of tags. - *Adoption of basic required hardware vs complete set with advance hardware. * Basic set of hardware including middleware application for integration with existing LMS, staff station for circulation, handheld reader for inventory & search and two pedestal security gate systems will approximately cost *Rs. 5.5 Lakhs*. Advance set of hardware consisting of Self-check-out Kiosk and Book drop unit will cost additional *Rs.4.5 Lakhs* approximately. - *Currently used Library management software. *** Unlike default availability of free barcode integration module in premium LMS like VTLS,Alice,Soul,Libsys etc, LMS vendors charge separately for allowing integration of RFID solution with their software using NCIP V2.0 or SIP2 protocol. Generally they charge anywhere between *Rs. 50 to Rs. 75 thousand*. But there are some LMS vendors who charge up to Rs.10 Lakhs for this, which is more than the cost of the entire LMS itself. *Hence it is very important to choose a right LMS earlier during initial phase of your library automation (may be open-source like KOHA, PMB or proprietary ones).* - *Vendors supplying the solution:* Vendors importing products from outside India are generally *40% to 70 % more expensive* than their Indian counterparts. - *Other Miscellaneous expenses to be considered:* Annual maintenance charges post warranty period. It is approximately 8% to 12% of product cost excluding tag prices. Additional charges such as Taxes, Freight, Packaging, Installation & training. Cost related to job work of tagging, printing ID cards etc. *Benefits of RFID technology with respect to other technologies such as Barcode, Micro strip, EM, etc.,?* *RFID Technology Benefits:* - Non line of sight identification of multiple library items at a time. - Can automate routine library functions such as circulation, inventory, searching of mis-shelved books etc giving library staff time to perform other important activities such as educating library members on availability, usage & training on subscribed online resources, improving & promoting existing library services, providing new services to members etc. - Automated Self check in - check out facility for library members allowing them flexibility to use library resources 24 X 7 by using RFID kiosks to check out, return or renew books, as well as pay fines or fees. - Built in EAS security bit and three way security verification of item possible i.e. EAS, AFI & Database verification. - Other benefits such as allowing open access reading rooms within library, reducing repetitive stress injuries (RSI), secured inter library borrowing between departmental libraries in University set-up etc. - Also with RFID it is possible to introduce a contactless 1Kb memory based Mifare smart campus ID-card to all the members allowing them to use it for various applications such as ID cards, attendance & access control, transportation, parking & locker management, e-purse for paying Library dues, Canteen bills, Photocopying & other facilities *Hence RFID is a Single technology that can automate major routine functions of a library, allowing users to access the library resources at flexible timings and frees library staff for providing other important services to its users. Institute's management also benefits with better control over the resources.* *Barcode Technology:* - Low cost technology that can automate circulation functions such as issue return at circulation desk in a library. - Increases chances of RSI injury to library staff while stock verification. - Barcode technology does not support auto security, efficient auto inventory, stock management, self issue€“ return etc *EM security solution:* - Comparatively expensive technology since it can be used only for security of library items. - More secured since EM strips are not visible easily but there are ways to overcome the technology. - Cannot identify which particular book (i.e. expensive reference book or an ordinary book) is going out of library. **** ** *Few Practical issues with implementation of RFID* - Placement of RFID tags relative to each other has to be staggered for optimum performance. Applying tags on same location for every book decreases the overall system performance. - Use of liquid gum to paste tags deteriorates tag performance due to moisture content in the glue. - Removal of Tags. Generally an antitheft sticker with institute logo and SIR message is affixed on RFID tags to avoid this. - Equipment Maintenance & Support by vendors who don't have technical expertise - Product Support (Hardware vs. Software). Since many solution providers import hardware from manufacturers outside India, after sales product support becomes a problem in many cases. - Hardware locking without informing the Client (Id cards, readers etc). Some vendors practice this so that the client is forced to buy tags & smart cards from them. - Since passive RFID (i.e. tags don't have their own power to transmit data) is used in libraries there is reduction in system performance in metallic environment. E.g. performance of handheld reader will be poor for books on metal racks & near to metal separators compared to wooden racks etc. - User Concerns for Patron Privacy. Generally no personal detail is written on the tag memory hence Patron privacy should not be an issue. ** *Criteria to be considered during Vendor selection:* - Proven capability of service provider to integrate the proposed solution with multiple LMS for future safety (with built-in SIP2/NCIP/NISO recommended) e.g. according to my knowledge LibSys has integrated RFID solution only with their own LMS software - Proposed Hardware & Software should meet global recommended standards for use of RFID in Libraries by *NISO* (National Information Standards Organization) - RFID hardware products for library should be compatible with global protocols such as NCIP V2.0, SIP2 , ISO 18000-3, ISO 15693, ISO 14443A & ISO 28560 (Part 1, 2 & 3) in future - Supplied equipment should allow forward compatibility with anticipated new standards - Can library purchase tags from other manufacturers & still be sure of interoperability with existing hardware in future - Will the existing protocols & library management software work with the new hardware & tags? If not, what is required to make them compatible? - Vendors should make hardware & software upgrades in future to conform to international standards - Judge Vendors Technology know-how for products to be supplied - Ask for customer reference & site visit and discuss your concerns with them - Special emphasis on Staff training & after-sales-*support* (I feel, librarians need support and not just superfluous services) ** *Other useful information* I would suggest that Librarians should compare overall benefits vs cost involved while adopting a particular automation technology. Also I would recommend smaller and new libraries to adopt RFID at an early stage since initially costs and resources involved in adopting & implementing the technology is lower compared to significant benefits it provides. Now-a-days there are book distributors who supply new books tagged with RFID tags at no extra cost, saving recurring expenses to the institution. In case anyone needs additional information or support on RFID, library automation, Digital Library set-up, please feel free to contact me. I am already involved in helping good number of libraries in taking balanced decision on adopting newer technologies. * * with best wishes satish deshpande Mentor, Nirma University Libraries Ahmedabad formerly Head, British Council Library Ahmedabad email: satish.dpnd(a)gmail.com M: 09825030460 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian LIS Schools and Internship- Dr. K. G. Sudhier
by sudhier k g pillai 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Dear Sir, Internship programmes were already introduced in the Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram. The students of the second year MLISc (3rd semester) should go for one month Internship Traing Programme, and they should submit an Internship Report also. *Dr. K. G. SUDHIER* Lecturer Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Kerala, Palayam Campus Thiruvananthapuram- 695 034 INDIA Ph. 09446484561, +91 471 2414461(R) 2478034(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:: World-Wide Web: Technology, Standards and Internationalization Conference 2010
by Puna Das 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

World-Wide Web: Technology, Standards and Internationalization Conference 2010 6-7 May 2010, New Delhi Organized by W3C India Office and Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international Standards Body which develops Standards / Best Practices / recommendations to ensure seamless web access to all. The Vision of W3C is to achieve Web for Everyone and Web on Everything. W3C works in tandem with others standards making bodies such as UNICODE, IETF, ICANN and ISO at the international level. W3C has so far published about 95 standards for web technology and working in the future web standards. W3C India Office has been set-up at DIT under the aegis of Technology development for Indian languages (TDIL). The objective of w3C India office is to promote adoption of W3C recommendations among developers, application builders, and standards setters, and to encourage inclusion of stakeholder organizations in the creation of future web standards. The Conference topics would be focusing in these major areas: 1. W3C and Web Technologies 2. Internationalization aspects in W3C 3. Web Access through mobile and handheld devices 4. CSS and Styling issues for Indian languages 5. Web Architecture and Semantic web 6. Human machine Interface for the web 7. Web Content Accessibility in Indian Languages 8. W3C and E-governance Call for Papers Technical Papers / Tutorials/ Presentations are invited for various Technology Track Sessions in the above mentioned areas. Please submit your abstracts in Standard IEEE 2 Column format by email to slata[at]mit.gov.in, schandra[at]mit.gov.in in .PDF and .DOC formats on or before 10th April 2010. All submissions must be in electronic form. Conference Program Committee will review all submissions and select papers for oral presentation at various technical sessions. Important Dates : 1. Submission of Abstract: April 10, 2010 2. Submission of full papers: April 15, 2010 3. Deadline date for registration: April 20, 2010 4. Date of conference: May 6-7, 2010 There is no registration fee for the conference. Further Details: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-for-papers-world-wide-web.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- 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 Quality Assurance in Academic Libraries : NAAC and NBA Parameters
by suruli nathi 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Dear Sir Please kindly post this message in LIS Forum with regards M. Surulinathi Assistant Librarian Bharathidasan University National workshop on Quality Assurance in Academic Libraries : NAAC and NBA Parameters NATIONAL COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) Nationally Accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC In Association with INDIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (IALA) On 10th April 2010 at 9.30 a.m Venue: Secretary Santhanam Seminar Hall A/C National College(Autonomous) Trichy-1 --- About the College: National College, Tiruchirappalli is one of the few oldest affiliated colleges of Bharathidasan University. The college celeberated its Diamond Jubilee during the year 1980-81 under the presidentship jof the Hon’ble Shri R.Venkataraman then Minister of Finance and former President of India and a distinguished alumnus. The college celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in Februrary1995. The college is accredited with “A” grade by NAAC. The College is conferred its autonomy from UGC recently in March 2010. The library of National College is having the collection of more than 75000 volumes of books. About the IALA: About the Workshop: Quality is the key attribute in the present knowledge society either it may be a product or service. Higher Education as the largest service industry in developing the human resources must concern always on quality in terms of the environment, facility, the resources and teaching learning process. Libraries as the heart of the Higher Educational Institutions are taking more academic space in this digital era. Web technologies and web resources are becoming the more relevant is the present day knowledge society and in quality of the education. It warrants libraries to provide sophisticated information services adopting the technology within and beyond the institutions. It may be possible mainly because of quality enhancement and quality sustenance of library resources and facilities. The role of NAAC and NBA of AICTE is eminent in accelerating the quality movement in Higher Education in the country. The impact of these apex bodies has greatly influenced in enhancing the library and information environment in the Higher Educational Institutions over the period. It is an imperative for library professional to understand and implement the quality parameters of NAAC and MBA for the quality sustenance and quality enhancement in products and services. Objectives of the Workshop: To orient the quality indicators of NAAC and NBA To make understanding in adopting the best practices in Colleges and University Libraries To facilitate the mechanisms in preventing the parameters of NAAC and NBA To reveal the national and international standards. Participants: Librarians and Library professionals of University, Arts and Science Colleges, Engineering Colleges, Technical Institutions, B.Ed. Colleges and LIS faculty and students. Registration Fee: For Librarians and Library Professionals : Rs.200/- For LIS students : Rs.100/- (The Participants will be provided with resource kit and working lunch) Last date for Registration will be 8th April 2010. D.D. to be drawn in favour of Mr.P.Raghavan, Librarian, National College, Trichy. Payable at Trichy. Contact Address: Mr. P.Raghavan Workshop Co-Ordinator Librarian, National College(Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli 620 001. e-mail id. : ragavanlibr...<http://groups.google.com/groups/unlock?_done=/group/lisnetwork/browse_threa…> @gmail.com Mobile No. 9442078250 -- With regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Librarian Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian LIS Schools should introduce Internship: Survey will be closed on April 7, 2010
by nagappa.b＠tcs.com 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Dear Professional Friends, My sincere thanks to the friends who have already voted and made this as a popular and successful survey...!!! in the field. More than 150 professionals (115+ and 60 through Surveymonkey.com and corporatelibrns respectively) have already participated in the survey. The survey was launched on Mar 17, 2010 on the topic "LIS Schools in India should introduce 3-6 months internship program @ LIS courses to give professional touch to the field and provide hands on experience to the budding LIS professionals", to understand the industry and academicians opinion and need for the same. Now, the surveyor has decided to close the current survey by 5pm tomorrow (April 7, 2010) for further analysis of feedback received from the professionals. If you have not yet voted for the survey, please provide your valuable opinion right away before the survey gets closed on April 7, 2010. Pls enter your opinion by selecting appropriate option given in the below link(s). www.surveymonkey.com/s/2YLCMG9 (open to all) OR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/corporatelibrns/surveys?id=2956300 (open to the members of corporatelibrns only). Note: Results will be shared with all participants on or after April 22, 2010. Thanks for your valuable time spent on the survey. Thanks & Regards Dr. Nagappa B. Branch Head | Information Resource Centre | Tata Consultancy Services Plot No 1, Survey No. 64/2 | Software Units Layout | Serilingampally Mandal | Madhapur | Hyderabad - 500034 | Andhra Pradesh | India Ph:- 91-40-66672533 | Ph:- 91-40-66674281 | Buzz:- 4402533 | Cell:- 91-9247268740 | Fax:- 91-40-66672222 Mailto: nagappa.b(a)tcs.com | Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Assistant Librarian
by Mailing List Admin 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:19:09 +0530 From: Dr Mayank Trivedi <mjt143(a)gmail.com> Vacancy for the post of Assistant Librarian @ Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. http://www.spuvvn.edu/adv_3_4_2010.pdf Regards, Dr Mayank Trivedi, PhD University Librarian & Publication Officer, Bhaikaka Library - Knowledge Resource Centre, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120 Gujarat-India Phone (O)- +91-2692-226874 Cellular - +91-9426952224 *http://www.library.spuvvn.edu*

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Post of Deputy Librarian at Allahabad
by Mailing List Admin 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 09:26:58 +0530 From: nirlipta raj <nirlipta.rosy2007(a)gmail.com> Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (A University Established under Sec.3 of UGC Act, 1956 vide Notification No. F.9-4/99-U.3 Dated 4/08/2000 of Govt. of India) (A Center of Excellence in Information Technology) Deoghat Jhalwa, Allahabad �211 012 91-532-2922031, 2922025 Fax: 0532-2430006, 2461389; e-mail: contact@iiita. ac.in; web: www.iiita.ac. in <http://www.iiita.ac.in/> Employment Notice No. 02 / 2010 The applications are invited for the posts of Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Deputy Librarian, etc. The terms and conditions alongwith pay & perks are mainly same as advertised earlier in March 2009. The details alongwith application formats are available at our Website: http://www.iiita.ac.in/ Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University Librarian:Jharkhand Public Service Commission
by nirlipta raj 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Job posting:University Librarian:Jharkhand Public Service Commission Jharkhand Public Service Commission Circular Road, Ranchi 834001 web: http://www.jharkhan djpsc.org <http://www.jharkhandjpsc.org/> Advt. No. 06/2010 Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) invites applications for following posts under Ranchi University, Ranchi and Kolhan University, Chaibasa: * University Librarian: 01 Post o Ranchi University, Ranchi: 01 Post + Pay: As per UGC norms and State Govt. Pay Scale For more details see: http://jharkhandjps c.org/kolhan1062 010.html<http://jharkhandjpsc.org/kolhan1062010.html> Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Online Library Courses from the American Library Association
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

--- On Tue, 6/4/10, ALA - Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) <rusa(a)ala.org> wrote: From: ALA - Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) <rusa(a)ala.org> Subject: Online Library Courses from the American Library Association To: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com Date: Tuesday, 6 April, 2010, 2:31 #yiv2015484486 , #yiv2015484486 .backgroundTable{background-color:#FFFFCC;}#yiv2015484486 #contentTable{border:0px none #000000;margin-top:10px;}#yiv2015484486 .headerTop{background-color:#FFFFFF;border-top:0px none #000000;border-bottom:0px none #FFFFFF;text-align:center;padding:0px;}#yiv2015484486 .adminText{font-size:10px;color:#663300;line-height:200%;font-family:Verdana;text-decoration:none;}#yiv2015484486 .headerBar{background-color:#FFFFFF;border-top:0px none #333333;border-bottom:0px none #FFFFFF;padding:0px;}#yiv2015484486 .headerBarText{color:#333333;font-size:30px;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:normal;text-align:left;}#yiv2015484486 .title{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;color:#8b0000;font-family:Georgia;line-height:150%;}#yiv2015484486 .subTitle{font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Georgia;}#yiv2015484486 .defaultText{font-size:12px;color:#333333;line-height:150%;font-family:Verdana;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding:20px;border:0px none #FFFFFF;}#yiv2015484486 .footerRow{background-color:#FFFFFF;border-top:0px none #FFFFFF;padding:20px;}#yiv2015484486 .footerText{font-size:10px;color:#333333;line-height:100%;font-family:Verdana;}#yiv2015484486 a, #yiv2015484486 a:link, #yiv2015484486 a:visited{color:#800000;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:normal;}#yiv2015484486 .headerTop a{color:#663300;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal;}#yiv2015484486 .footerRow a{color:#800000;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:normal;}#yiv2015484486 , #yiv2015484486 .backgroundTable{background-color:#FFFFFF;}#yiv2015484486 .sideColumn{background-color:#FFFFFF;} Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear ALA international colleague, I wanted to let you know about some exciting upcoming learning opportunities from the Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association. These library courses are all offered online, and are a great way to gain basic library reference and adult services skills. Many of them are also asynchronous, which means they do not have scheduled meeting times—so you can complete coursework from anywhere in the world! Click on the course titles below for more information about the class learning objectives, or go to the online registration page and sign up today! Genealogy 101, May 17 - June 18 This new course is designed for reference staff with little to no experience in genealogy. Using a case study to frame the coursework, participants will learn about tools and techniques they can use to confidently assist patrons with family history research. A review of archival material, print reference tools and online sources is included in the curriculum. Business Reference 101, May 10 - June 4 Appropriate for librarians and library staff of all types who wish to acquire business reference expertise. You will gain an understanding of the business reference process as well as an overview of business reference sources. Students will also have access to such proprietary business reference databases as Standard & Poor’s Net Advantage and Gale Cengage’s Business & Company Resource Center. The Reference Interview, April 19 - May 21 This comprehensive course covers such reference interview topics as cultivating an approachable reference environment, successful questioning and listening techniques and appropriate follow-up methods. Staff of all levels at all types of libraries will find this content, presented in a multi-media format, helpful in their day-to-day engagement with library patrons. Readers' Advisory 101, June 28 - Aug. 14 Through practice sessions, participants learn how to use RA tools, craft annotations, read in genres, articulate appeal and experiment with methods to offer RA services. Readers' Advisory 101 is tailored for those at all types of libraries—support staff, library technicians, newly hired reference librarians and those librarians who want to brush up on their skills. The topics covered are introductory in nature. RUSA members receive the best rates on course registration rates, so if you are not a RUSA member, I invite you to join us. For $60 plus the cost of ALA membership, you’ll receive discounts on classes plus many other benefits. Visit www.ala.org/membership, or phone us at 01-312-944-6780 and join the premiere organization of reference and user services professionals. We look forward to having you in class! 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Open access and the role of libraries
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Friends: Please look up: http://www.kb.se/dokument/Bibliotek/utbildning/2010/IFLA-OA%20Satellite%20p… for abstracts of presentations made at the IFLA 2009 satellite conference on Open access and the Changing Role of Libraries. Best wishes. Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the Post of Librarian at Senior College in Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

The Sarvajanik Shikshan Sanstha College of Commerce (Eve.) Position : Librarian Location: Mumbai ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skill and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Doctorate(Phd) (Other Phd ) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Applications are invited for the Commerce (Evening) College for posts, from the academic year 2010-2011. 1 Full Time Open: 1 The posts are open to all, however candidates from any category can apply for the post. Reservation for women & disabled persons will be as per rule. Candidates having knowledge of Marathi will be preferred. For the post of Lecturer & Librarian NET/ SET shall remain minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of lecturer in university/ Colleges/ institutions. Provided however, that candidates who are or have been awarded Ph.D degree in compliance of the University Grants Commission (Minimum standards and procedure for award Ph.D degree), regulation, 2009 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/ SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent position in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions. Relaxation of 5% provided from 55% to 50% at PG Degree level to SC & ST Categories. Applicant who are already employed must send their application through proper channel. Applicants are required to account for breaks, if any in their academic career. The detail of the qualifications pay scale & allowance will be supplied on request from applicants. Applications with full details should reach the Hon. Secretary Sarvajanik Shikshan Sanstha, 1st Floor, Smt. N.G. Purandare High School Building, V.P. Road, Mulund (W), Mumbai-400080 with in 15 days by post or courier only. -- 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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Savitridevi Hariram Agrawal High School Position : Librarian Location: Mumbai ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skill and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Graduate, B.Lib Bring your CV, Handwritten covering letter & Original Certificates. Only Qualified Experienced Teachers to appear. Open Interview at Savitridevi Hariram Agrawal High School Shankar Lane, Kandivali (West), Mumbai-400067 On 31st March, 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 5th April'10 between 10 am to 1 pm. Company Details: Co-Ed, English Medium, ICSE Board. -- 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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Bangalore
by Ajay Kamble 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Sri Sri Ravishankar Pre- University College Position : Librarian Location: Bengaluru/ Bangalore ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills & ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Basic Qualification, Bachelor in Library Science with minimum 1or 2 years experience. E-mail:- ssrjc(a)ssrvm.org -- 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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Sikar, Rajasthan
by Ajay Kamble 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

MODY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE Position : Librarian Location: OTHERS(Sikar, Rajasthan) ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Middle - Manager, Assistant Manager Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: For FET and FMS. Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science (Ph.D. preferred) having sufficient experience in large libraries. Remuneration: MITS offers UGC Scales (revised on the basis of 6th CPC) and benefit of CPF @ 12% plus other perks. Salary no constraint for deserving candidates. Applicants should send (a) a curriculum vitae (b) transcript (c) list of publications (d) reprints of three selected papers (e) a statement on teaching and research plan and (f) other supporting material to: dean.fet@mitsuniversity.ac.in,dean.fms@mitsuniversity.ac.in Review of application will continue until positions are filled. Only short-listed candidate will be contacted. Company Details: Deemed University u/s 3 of the U.G.C. Act 1956. -- 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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Faridabad
by Ajay Kamble 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

APEEJAY SVRAN GLOBAL SCHOOL Position : Librarian Location: Faridabad ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Requires for the Session 2010-11. The applicant must possess minimum qualifications as prescribed by the CBSE, and must have relevant experience of good public schools. Salary will not be a constraint for meritorious candidates. Candidates may apply with detailed bio-data, two references and a recent passport size photograph within 10 days. skool.sg.fbd(a)apeejay.edu Company Details: Apeejay Svran Global School, Faridabad is the newest addition to the chain of Apeejay Schools across the country, set up by the prestigious Apeejay Education Society. The aim of the school is to promote a system of internal education in a congenial child-friendly environment the emphasizes the unity of all knowledge, synthesises humanity and sciences, and recognises the fact that each child is unique. -- 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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Vacancy for the post of Library/Documentation Asst Gr II
by Nabonita Guha 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Name of the post - LIBRARY/DOCUMENTATION ASSISTANT Grade II No. of Post : 01 post (UR) Pay Band : PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs.2400 Age : 25-30 years. Relaxable in exceptional cases Essential Qualifications: M.L.I.Sc or Associateship in Information Science from (DRTC/NISCAIR) or Advanced Training from NCSI-IISc, with degree in Science. Experience: 2-3 years of work experience in library of a reputed R&D Organization. Desirable: A Post-Graduate degree in Science and advanced training in library automation Job Requirement: The job demands high degree of performance with proven track record in handling modern scientific library in an excellent academic environment. The candidate is expected to be well versed with all functionalities of a special library with modern IT applications in the library environment and to work in various sections in the library, provide reference service, develop and manage electronic collections and get actively involved in the ongoing library developmental activities. The candidate is expected to work in shift duties. General Conditions : Those who possess requisite qualifications as on the date of advertisement need apply. The Centre will not be able to provide accommodation. Interested candidates can download the application forms from the website www.jncasr.ac.in/vacancies . The completed applications should be sent to the Administrative Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560 064 on or before 15.04.2010 -- Nabonita Guha Library-cum-Information Officer JNCASR, Bangalore _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Brief Report on Two-day National Level Workshop on Learning Management Systems (LMS)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:02:04 +0530 From: akelap akelpa <akelpa(a)gmail.com> Sorry for the cross posting Brief Report on Two-day National Level Workshop on Learning Management Systems (LMS) which was held on 26th and 27th March 2010 at Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology. Bangalore. Inaugural function of the workshop commenced with the warm welcome by Dr. Dinesh K. S., Organizing Secretary, Prof. N. J. Rao, Centre for Electronics Design and Technology, Indian Institute of Science inaugurated the workshop and delivered the keynote address, Prof. K. S. Deshikachar, Director, Nagarjuna Education Society was the Guest of Honor and Prof. H. S. Nanda, Principal, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology presided over the function. The program witnessed the participation of very active and enthusiastic delegates (blend of teachers and library professionals) from the different parts of south India. All the technical sessions were interactive and have created inquisitiveness in further learning and management using LMS. The first and second technical sessions handled by Prof. Rao. In the first session Prof.Rao introduced the design of a course. Stating that the course so designed be and conducted to achieve the educational objectives and program. In this session participants were exposed to instructional system design and competitiveness. The second session comprised of facilitating and enhancing learning by using computer communications Technologies including e-learning and mobile learning. A fair idea was given about instructional design, blended learning, educational process, openness etc. The third session was handled by Mrs. Vani of IIIT-B. The session was mainly dealt with Moodle software, introduces the importance and stressed to use in e-learning. A good aid to make the teaching effective and also online. The next day sessions were effectively handled by Mrs. Vani and Mrs. Vyshnavi of IIIT-B. In these sessions all the participants were learnt to create and design of a course and resources, conducted different instructional activities and finally communication in moodle. They learnt:- 1. Creating text page with the summary, name and text. 2. Creating a web page. 3. Uploading the different type of resources like .doc, .ppt, .pdf, .jpj, .mp3 etc., under administration block. 4. Creating a directory called �Additional Files�. 5. Inserting labels in the topics course format. 6. Uploading a single file assignment. 7. Exercise on chat. 8. Exercise on Choice. 9. Course and user management.and 10.Exercise on course backup and restore and much more. Overall, the sessions were very useful for the entire faculty as creators and managers of course and library professionals as a facilitator of information. The concluding session was very short and crispy. In the feedback session participants were well appreciated the program organization, hospitality of the college and initiation taken up by Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology to promote e-learning using moodle. In particular by Dr.K.S.Dinesh. Further, Sri. N.Chowdappa,Chief Librarian,BMS College of Engineering Bangalore & President, AKELPA congratulated Dr.K.S.Dinesh the organizing secretary of the workshop for having initiated the program on learning management systems (LMS) among engineering colleges of Karnataka for effective organization and also made all the participants stay so comfortable in the college for two days. And, also congradulated him on being his selection as Deputy Librarian of IIT.P on behalf of all the participants and AKELPA Members. With regards K.R.Mulla -- With due regards Dr. K. R. Mulla, General Secretary, AKELPA. Ph: 9448031969

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request
by sanjay sethi 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

We urgently need a book with following details . PIETRA DURE: THE ART OF SEMIPRECIOUS STONEWORK, (GETTY TRUST PUBLICATION: J.PAUL MUSEUM) BY ANNAMARIA GIUS. Can someone help me in getting this book, please contact Dr. sanjay sethi Librarian, Department of Admin. Reforms & PG Delhi Phone:- 9013309050, 011-23401477 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Latest spurt in posting of vacant jobs on LIS forum
by bhawna vashishtha 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, I would like to extend my thanks to all those participants for the latest spurt in posting of vacant jobs on LIS forum. But most of these are either for the library trainees or for the librarians. I myself is working on the middle level in hierarchy in this profession, and still waiting for the frequent email through this forum with suitable vacancy either for professional assistants or for the other suitable designations. It is still surprising to see that we have more openings coming up for librarians or assistant librarians, deputy librarians, in spite of more number of posts for the other designations. Does it mean that either rest of them is being filled up with the word of mouth recommendations or there is a shift in kind of human resource required in this profession? -- Bhanwa Vashishtha Central Library University of Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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library policy
by RK_Panda 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Respected professionals, Please help me to know, whether any such policy / guidelines for library are exist from UGC/AICTE or any education regulatory body of india similar in the kind of issued by CBSE / KVS of India for school library. Before u reply plz visit the sites of cbse / kvs for first hand knowledge if not seen earlier. Thanks -- Mr.R.K.Panda Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Gopalpur Military Station Odisha-7610052, India http://librarykvgopalpur.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job posting:Govt. of India:Cabinet Secretariat
by nirlipta raj 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Applications are invited for the following posts : Senior Library and Informaiton Assistant : 01 post (UR) in Gr.B For more details see: http://tinyurl. com/libtech56<http://tinyurl.com/libtech56> Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Oshiwara, Andheri, Mumbai
by nirlipta raj 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, Vacancy for the post of Librarian in ITM Institute of Fashion Design and Technology, Oshiwara, Andheri, Mumbai. Qualification: Post Graduation with 5 to 6 years experience in same stream. Interested western side candidate can e-mail their resume to "aartis@itm. edu" Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the Post of Asst. Librarian
by nirlipta raj 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Dear professionals, There is a vacancy for the post of Asst. Librarian at DC School of Management and Technology, Vagamon, Kerala. Interested candidates can send their resume to the mail: library@dcschool. net. For more details visit: http://dcschool. net/php/ showAnnouncementDet ails.php? ann_id=6&linkid=&pgNo=1<http://dcschool.net/php/showAnnouncementDetails.php?ann_id=6&linkid=&pgNo=1> Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OPEN ACCESS WEEK in October 2010
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 04 Apr '10

04 Apr '10

dear professional friends greetings we all know the value of the Open Access and benefits that are being accrued by the users and also professionals. In this connection, unfortunately we are unable to do any thing in this direction. there are few libraries which are able to do. to popularize and tell its importance to the administrators, academicians, researchers and ofcourse to the professionals, I am proposing two day seminar / conference at Hyderabad, India during OPEN ACCESS WEEK in October 2010. I request all my friends to suggest 1. what could be done to organise this program - a. who can be invited as experts to this program b. What will be participation level s? 2. Where and which organisations can give funding for this program. 3 Any organisation come forward to host / join as co-host for this program? 4. what could be areas of discussions? 5 do u suggest any practical dimensions in this program 6. any thing related to this aspect may please suggest me 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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Library position in JNCSR Bangalore
by Veeru 03 Apr '10

03 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, LIBRARY/DOCUMENTATION ASSISTANT Grade II *Category :* Library position *Name of the post - LIBRARY/DOCUMENTATION ASSISTANT Grade II * *No. of Post :* 01 post (UR) *Pay Band :* PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs.2400 *Age :* 25-30 years. Relaxable in exceptional cases *Essential Qualifications:* M.L.I.Sc or Associateship in Information Science from (DRTC/NISCAIR) or Advanced Training from NCSI-IISc, with degree in Science. *Experience:* 2-3 years of work experience in library of a reputed R&D Organization. *Desirable:* A Post-Graduate degree in Science and advanced training in library automation *Job Requirement:* The job demands high degree of performance with proven track record in handling modern scientific library in an excellent academic environment. The candidate is expected to be well versed with all functionalities of a special library with modern IT applications in the library environment and to work in various sections in the library, provide reference service, develop and manage electronic collections and get actively involved in the ongoing library developmental activities. The candidate is expected to work in shift duties *Fore more details :* * http://www.jncasr.ac.in/opportunities_single.php?get_vacancies_id=22 * -- 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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Fw: March 31 Dramatic Growth of Open Access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Apr '10

02 Apr '10

Friends: Here is a message I just received from Ms Heather Morrison, Vancouver, Canada. I thought it would be of interest to many of you, especially those in academia and research institutions. From: Heather Morrison <hgmorris(a)SFU.CA> To: AMERICAN-SCIENTIST-OPEN-ACCESS-FORUM(a)LISTSERVER.SIGMAXI.ORG Sent: Thu, 1 April, 2010 12:26:33 Subject: March 31 Dramatic Growth of Open Access I just released the March 31, 2010 Dramatic Growth of Open Access. Highlights: DOAJ is now at 4,863 journals, having added a net total of 864 journals in the past year for a DOAJ growth rate of over 2 titles per day. The Bielefeld Academic Search Engine now searches over 23 million documents; this is an increase of over 1.2 million in the last quarter, or over 13,000 documents per day. There are now more than 200 open access mandate policies listed in ROARMAP, with strong growth in every category. Compliance with the U.S. National Institutes of Health Public Access Policy is 62% - still not 100%, but definitely getting closer. In the past year,120 more journals began contributing all content as open access to PubMedCentral. There are now more than 5,000 journals around the world using Open Journal Systems (OJS). Details and links can be found at: http://poeticeconomics.blogspot.com/2010/03/dramatic-growth-of-open-access-… Heather Morrison, MLIS http://pages.cmns.sfu.ca/heather-morrison/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Self Nomination
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 02 Apr '10

02 Apr '10

Dear All, Self nominations are invited to act as a Leader of various groups of HDLS (Like Digital Library, Automation, LIS education etc.) for the year 2010. The best leader will be rewarded for his/her services. Responsibility of the leaders will be: - To visit the website regularly and provide best answers of any query related to that Group (Subject) on the HDLS website promptly. - Raise your voices against shortcoming in that Group (Subject) in LIS through various Forums and HDLS. - Invite more professionals to Join HDLS and your group. - Suggest various methods/technology to improve HDLS services for the betterment of the LIS profession. - Update members about the recent advancements in that subject through HDLS and other forums etc. If you are interested please send your e-mail at hdls(a)rediffmail.com along with the group (Subject) which you want to LEAD, the candidates will be selected on the basis of their Profile on HDLS (So update it). Send your nomination before 15th April 2010. For more details visit: http://lishelp.ning.com/profiles/blogs/self-nomination NOTE: This volunteer service need Devotion towards LIS profession and hard work. JOIN HDLS AT http://lishelp.ning.com With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.ning.com (HDLS) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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help to get photo
by Manjunath K 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, I need some urgent help from you. TAPMI organizes annual T.A. Pai memorial Lecture(founder) and so far we have 27 lectures. Now we are compiling all the past lectures into a compendium(coffee table book). Unfortunately I am not able to trace photographs of following dignitaries. 1. Nilakantha Rath, former director of Gokhale Inst. Of politics & economics, Pune. 2. Tarlok Singh (former member of planning commission) 3. GVK Rao (former member of planning commission) 4. Late Fredie A Mehta , Chairman, Tata Group, I tried my best to collect the photo through website and other means. But I did not succeed in getting them. I will grateful to you if you can help to get the photo of the above dignitaries. Regards, Manjunatha ------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K, Chief Librarian, T.A. PAI Management Institute, PB No. 9, Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India +91 0820-2701105 (off) / 2575161(Res) manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:manjunath@tapmi.edu.in>; manjunathak(a)gmail.com<mailto:manjunathak@gmail.com> http://www.tapmi.edu.in ------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Research Proposals: 2010 Emerald Indian LIS Research Fund Award
by Puna Das 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

2010 Emerald Indian LIS Research Fund Award Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for the social good in India Call for Indian library and information science research proposals Emerald is delighted to offer a research grant for an Indian project in the field of library and information science research. The award will offer £2,000 (approximately US$3,000 equivalent) to fund the winning research project. In addition to the research fund it is also hoped that once the research is completed its findings can be published in one of Emerald’s many excellent library and information studies titles. A number of Highly Commended Awards may also be bestowed. Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for mainland India. Eligibility The lead member of the research team must be based in India. Judging criteria Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the five criteria below. The research must: * Be of significance, particularly illustrating how it will benefit the social good * Demonstrate originality and innovation * Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application * Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology * Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice Application requirements A research proposal must be submitted using the online application form at: http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/india_lis.htm The following documents will be required electronically: * A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists, if provided do NOT count to the 2,000 word total) * A covering letter containing full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number/s and e-mail address) for all researchers involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the main point of contact The 2,000-word summary must: * Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent * State clearly the methodology(ies) applied and explicitly describe the research process * State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible application * Specify the expected timescales of the research process * Outline projected costs and total research grant required All submissions must be written in English. For help preparing your application, including advice on how to write your research proposal, please consult our guide to winning research funding. Please note that the decision of the judges is final. Once a decision has been made applicants are not entitled to receive feedback on their submissions. Key dates The closing date for applications is 1 August 2010. Winners will be announced in October 2010. Contact For further information, please contact: 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, kbooluck(a)emeraldinsight.com Website: http://info.emeraldinsight.com/research/awards/india_lis.htm Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Enquiry
by js vijaya 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Dear Professional friends, I want to know whether the below mentioned book exists in your library. I need this book for my student. Primitive, archaic, and modern economies; essays of Karl Polanyi. by Karl Polanyi Thanks in advance Vijayalakshmi J S Librarian Centre For the Study Of Culture and Society No. 827, 29th Main Road, Poornaprajna HBCS Layout Uttarahalli, BANGALORE - 560 061 Tel ph No:91-080-26423266/67/68 website: www.cscsarchive.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FREE WI FI from Google--- What Google doing in Flush... check it out.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Rupak Chakravarty 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

*PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK* http://www.google.com/tisp/install.html PLEASE *DO CLICK* *Professional Installation Service *to understand the whole process. <http://www.google.com/tisp/notfound.html> *REGARDS* <http://www.google.com/tisp/notfound.html> -- Rupak Chakravarty Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Panjab University Chandigarh 160014 INDIA Ph: 1722534774 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles Required
by Praveen Kumar Khambampati 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Dear Friends One of our faculty requires the following two articles. 1. Hartley, H.O. (1962) " Multiple frame surveys" Published in American Statistical Association Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section, pp. 203-206 2.Lund, R.E. (1968) " Estimators in multiple frame surveys" Published in American Statistical Association Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section, pp. 282-288 K. Praveen Kumar IIPS, Deonar Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sub : Query regarding P.hd from Private University
by Deepak Sharma 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Respected Forum members, I am going to to do my P.hd from *Jagdishprasad Jabharmal Tibrewala University ,Jhunjanu Rajasthan* JJT University has been established by the Government of Rajasthan and ordinance 7 of 2008 and aprroved by UGC. but as it is newly established private university and library science department is working under Department of Science and information Technology. I am little bit nervous regarding the recognistion of my degree as it is private university. My query is that is our department may work under above department or not. Secondly if any one have the knoweldge of fee criteria for P.hd. please let us all know.I need your valuable suggestion so that i may do my degree without any fear. -- Deepak Sharma Library In Charge Institute of Technology and Management Sector 23 A, Gurgaon 01242365811 9015433756 -- 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] Posts of Deputy librarian
by karunakar n 31 Mar '10

31 Mar '10

Dear All, Plz post this openings to all forum members. The applications are invited for the posts of Deputy Librarian and Library Information Assistant at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad.The terms and conditions alongwith pay & perks are mainly same as advertised earlier in March 2009. The details alongwith application formats are available at our Website: www.iiita.ac.in. The applications alongwith DD for Rs. 300/- (Rs. 150/- for SC/ST/OBC) in the name of ‘IIIT-Allahabad’ payable at Allahabad may be sent by April 15, 2010. Those who have sent their applications in response to Adv. No. 4/2009 need not apply again. However, they may submit additional information if any. Executive Secretary. For More visit:http://www.iiita.ac.in/pub/AdminPosts022010.pdf -- Thanks and Regards, Karunakar.N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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I can’t qualify NET but I can do Ph D: A perspective
by Vasanth 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Dear Sir/Madam, There is a sudden increase in enrolling for Ph Ds in most of our universities in recent time. After Karnataka Govt. appointed 2000 plus lectures for First Grade Colleges, it has become doubled. The Karnataka Govt. made it clear that M.Phil holders must have a NET/Ph D to get Sixth pay scale was one of the reason to increase in Ph Ds. But the underlining factor is that most the Ph D aspirants and students have had a kind of a perception that obtaining Ph D is easier than qualifying NET and collecting all sorts of information -good and the bad of the guide and the institutions. The trend is not indifferent to library and information science domain also. The argument here is that this perception of obtaining Ph D is easier than qualifying NET is wrong and setting bad precedent for research itself. The reason for hating NET (not difficult) by most of us is that in many cases we have studied in vernacular languages, we find it difficult to write in English. The stop-gap in our education after completion of PG courses, we find it difficult to read huge pile of books, which is important for qualifying NET. Apart from these two reasons, there are other reasons as well. But Ph D also needs huge concentration as well as reading lot more than what we have to read for NET. Ph D is long process and need lot of effort and concentration from our side. We are forgetting this element, taking lightly and having a notion of research can be completed once data collection (survey is completed) is over, is need to be debated. This notion is questioning the sanctity of research. Research is a truth and searching/seeking truth is always difficult endeavor. If we tread this difficult path, the success is immense. Recently there was an editorial in the Hindu in memory of Prof. K N Raj, former Director of Centre for Developmet Studies (CDS)- Thiruvananthapuram by J. Krishnamurthy (12 Feb 2010). I found it interesting. Some paragraph of the article is reproduced verbatim. “I was inspired by Raj to do research at the School rather than take the default option of competing for administrative services. I found out soon enough that as a Ph D supervisor or “guide”, Raj was a hard taskmaster. He did not believe in rewriting his student work and he did not want his student to write joint papers with him. He expected each chapter to be typed and finalized before it was submitted to him. He would than read it and indicated by underlining or making on the side whatever he felt needed attention. What was exasperating was that he would not indicate what precisely was needed; I had to work it out and make the required changes. When I complained that one of my chapters had already gone through six revisions, he smiled and told me that the Ph D degree was only a trade union card. However, before I was admitted to the trade union I would have to prove that I could think logically and write clearly and well.” ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.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] RFID Technology
by Mailing List Admin 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:37:59 +0530 From: CKO - Dharmendra <dharmendra(a)eximbankindia.in> Please publish the following answer: Answers for RFID Technology asked by (Hemantha Rao KR) Answer by: Dharmendra Sachan 1.Many libraries are using RFID Technology. First Library using complete RFID solutions was Bank of Baroda, Mumbai 2.You can take it as fixed cost and variable cost. Again fixed cost depends upon the size of the Library. If you have medium library (4-6 staff and 500 users)...the fixed cost will be approximately Rs. 10-12 lacs for hardware, Rs. 2 lacs for software and variable cost for RFID tags would be approximately Rs. 30 per tag (one RFID tag for one book) 3. There are many service provider - today whoever is supply Library Management Software, are also providing RFID solutions. But, I have a very good experies with LibSys Corporation, Gurgaon 4. Regarding post sales service...it was found good. 5. Very easy and simple to implement RFID solutions...you can implement simultaneously while serving to your user 6. RFID is most advanced technology compare to Micro strip, Electro-Mechanical..... 7. Yes...it depends on which software you are using...regarding this you need to talk to the vendor.... 8. Yes, you will find the defference before and after implementation of RFID solutions....yes, you will definately save lot of time ...(this system is very good specially when you have big library and more number users ...I mean ...collection size 30000-50000 and issue / return 500 - 1000 books daily...then you can find the difference easly...if your issue/return are 100 per day...then you may not .. 9. There are lot of benefits...just search the web.. You can contact us...if you need more information Regards, Dharmendra Sachan | Chief Knowledge Officer EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF INDIA Centre One | Floor 21 | World Trade Centre Complex | Cuffe Parade | Mumbai - 400 005 You can reach us at: +91 22 22172334 | 22180379 | Mo - 09892035954 > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:19:03 +0530 > From: Hemantha Rao KR <hemantharao.kr(a)gmail.com> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] RFID Technology > Message-ID: > <5f946db61003290049i31c3503cl94a3e59a672be2eb(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Dear professionals, > > We would like to have answers for following questions related to RFID > technology. > > > > Which libraries have implemented? > > What is the cost of implementation? > > Service providers in India? > > Post sales, service Quality? > > Problems in implementation? > > How RFID technology stands different to other technologies such as Micro > strip, Electro-Mechanical etc., ? > > Ease of integration to an existing system? > > Difference in Operations before & after RFID implementation? > > What are the benefits of RFID technology usage in libraries? > > Any other useful information? > > > > Please reply with solutions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in > advance. > > -- > Hemanth Rao KR, > Knowledge Centre, > ITC R&D Centre, > Bangalore > Ph: 9611695838 > > --

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RFID Technology
by Hemantha Rao KR 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Dear professionals, We would like to have answers for following questions related to RFID technology. Which libraries have implemented? What is the cost of implementation? Service providers in India? Post sales, service Quality? Problems in implementation? How RFID technology stands different to other technologies such as Micro strip, Electro-Mechanical etc., ? Ease of integration to an existing system? Difference in Operations before & after RFID implementation? What are the benefits of RFID technology usage in libraries? Any other useful information? Please reply with solutions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. -- Hemanth Rao KR, Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre, Bangalore Ph: 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010- Papers
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Dear all, Recently IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010 on theme "Digital Preservation and Access to news and views" was organized at IGNCA during 25-28 February, 2010. The conference was attended by over 220 delegates from 15 countries and was a grand success both in terms of discussions and its outcome. The conference papers, poster papers, photographs, the presentations and related material about the conference have been uploaded on the following conference URL for the benefit of all those who are not able to attend the conference:- http://www.ignca.nic.in/IFLA2010/ifla2010.htm This is for information to all concerned please. Regards ramesh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous Trust under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-23385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in ramesh.gaur(a)fulbrightmail.org http://www.ignca.nic.in/PDF_data/Profile_Dr_RC_Gaur.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RFID
by kamleh goel 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Dear Hemanth Rao 1.A few libraries implemented RFID technology. NASSDOC is one of them and it is the first to implement technology in library. 2. More than Rs. 10,00,000.00 (Approx) 3. T S Infrmatics, New Delhi; Libsys Corporation, Gurgaon; Orizin Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Delhi; Nova International, New Delhi and others 4. AMC required 5. Transition problems like creation of database etc. 6. Easy and speedy to operate the system Best wishes k.goel Dr.(Mrs) Kamlesh Goel Deputy Director NASSOC, ICSSR 35, Ferozshah Road New Delhi - 110001 Phone: 011-23074393 to 97 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Noida/Greater Noida
by Ajay Kamble 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

PRIYADARSHINI COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCES Position : Librarian Location: Noida/ Greater Noida ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Also urgently required (Preferably Ladies). Invites Application for Second Shift. Salary & Qualification as per AICTE Norms. Apply within 7 days to the Principal by post/personal with relevant documents and a recent passport size photograph. Plot No.: 6-A & 7, Institutional Area, Knowledge Park-I, Gr. Noida 201306. Company Details: Approved by AICTE & Affiliated to U.P.T.U. Lucknow. -- 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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

ANANDIBAI DAMODAR KALE DEGREE COLLEGE OF ARTS & COMMERCE Position : Librarian Location: Mumbai ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skill and ability to work regarding Librarian. ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Un-Aided. Applications with full Bio-Data should reach to the secretary, Anandibai Damodar Kale Degree College of Arts & Commerce within 15 days from the date of publications of this advertisement. Saibaba Nagar, Nr. Samarth Complex, Borivali (W), Mumbai 92 -- 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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Post of Nursery Librarians at Bengaluru
by Ajay Kamble 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

SHARADA VIDYANIKETAN PUBLIC SCHOOL Nursery Librarian Location: Bengaluru/ Bangalore ** Key Skills: Librarian ** Specialization: Librarian Job Function: Teaching/Education Industry: Educational/Training Qualification: *Post Graduation -* Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) *School & Graduation -* Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Level: Junior - Executive, Assistant Experience: 1 - 4 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Nursery -NTT / PPCT Send your resume to : sharadavidyaniketan(a)rediffmail.com, svpsprincipal(a)gmail.com, svpsprincipal(a)rediffmail.com -- 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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LIS Ph.D admissions in Pondicherry University
by Mailing List Admin 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:46:41 +0530 From: leeladharan manavalan <mleeladharan(a)gmail.com> Dear professionals, We are happy to inform you that Dept. of Library and Information Science; Pondicherry University offers Ph.D programme starting from the Academic year 2010-11. Application and other details regarding admission to PG/M.Phil/Ph.D programmes can be downloaded from the URL: http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/admissions/regular/ M.Leeladharan Lecturer, DLIS Pondicherry University

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SEVEN(7) LAMPS OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
by sameer jha 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

DEAR ALL consult R.L. MITTAL...(LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION:THEORY AND PRACTICE) THE SEVEN LAMPS OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ARE -1-IMPERSONAL BOOK SELECTION -2-SERVICE BEFORE SELF -3-SPLIT-MIND -4-SYMPATHETIC BEHAVIOUR -5-TACT -6-INDUSTRY -7-SCHOLARSHIP -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A controversial but interesting posting
by Jai Haravu 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

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Vacancy for the Post of Asst. Librarian
by Rajesh M N 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

Dear professionals, There is a vacancy for the post of Asst. Librarian at DC School of Management and Technology, Vagamon, Kerala. Interested candidates can send there resume to the mail: library(a)dcschool.net. For more details visit: http://dcschool.net/php/showAnnouncementDetails.php?ann_id=6&linkid=&pgNo=1 Regards, For DCSMAT Central Library Rajesh M N Asst. Librarian DCSMAT, Vagamon E-mail: library(a)dcschool.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Riki Krishnan - Men Behind the Scene
by Ratnakar Aspari 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

Kindly post the following message on Lis Forum Ratnakar New Delhi A great number of people work endlessly behind the scene helping those involved in publishing (both research papers and journals). These persons without any labelled qualifications from Library or Information fields still deserve to be called "Informtion Managers, Providers ec". One such person was Riki Krishnan working on the editorial staff of the journal "Current Science". After bravely fighting Cancer for more than fifteen months (during which time his work or enthusiam to collect archival material never diminished) Riki passed away on 19th March 2010. His contributions and qualities are best revealed by Prof. Balkaram in the editorial of Current Science (Vol.28, No.6, 25th March 2010, P731). http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/25mar2010/731.pdf Reading this should be an inspirtion for all those working in the informtion field. Ratnakar New Delhi _________________________________________________________________ The latest songs, trailers and more http://video.in.msn.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET Examination notification
by Paramanand 27 Mar '10

27 Mar '10

Dear LIS Professionals, UGC NET Examination Schedule is announced. Link : http://www.ugcneton line.in/ Thanking You Paramanand, MLISc; M Phil. Assistant Librarian, M. S. Ramaiah College of Law, Library and Information Center, New BEL Road, Bangalore-560054, Fax: 080-23601446, Phone No: 080-65708015, Cell No: 9844116650. Web site: - www.paramanandjh.webs.com E-Mail: paramanand.jh(a)gmail.com Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Information regarding Institutional Repository at IITs
by Shriram Pandey 27 Mar '10

27 Mar '10

Dear list members, I need information regarding Institutional Repository of various IITs. I am unable to find information related to Institutional repostory at. 1. IIT Gowahati 2. IIT Roorkee 3. IIT Madras If anyone have the information , please send the Name of repository , URL and Item type. Any help regarding the same, would be highly appreciated. PS: I request from the concerned person at IITs, to help me in this regard please. If they dont have IR , what is the status and plan to implement there? -- ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Rupa Ki Nangal, Post: Sumel, Via: Jamdoli Jaipur - 302 031, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Alternate E-mail: shriram(a)lnmiit.ac.in, ================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lancet articles
by Lata Suresh 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

The following articles are required by one of our research scholar. Can somebody help me out to get a soft copy of the below mentioned articles. Thanks Lata Suresh 1. Health statistics now: are we making the right investments? J Ties Boerma, Sally K Stansfield 2. Towards good practice for health statistics: lessons from the Millennium Development Goal health indicators Christopher JL Murray 3. Interpreting health statistics for policymaking: the story behind the headlines Neff Walker, Jennifer Bryce, Robert E Black 4. From data to policy: good practices and cautionary tales Carla AbouZahr, Sam Adjei, Churnrurtai Kanchanachitra We would be highly obliged if these articles could be arranged in softcopy for academic purpose. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need details about Infotrac engineering collection from Swets.
by Badan Barman 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Respected forum members, Today morning, I come across the name of “Infotrac engineering collection” from Swets that provides access to 1161 full text journals at the cost of Rs. 52 thousand. Can anyone please provide details about it? I make a search over Internet, but unable to find details. So, if anyone is already subscribing to it, I will be glad to receive their views on that. Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, School of Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Mobile: +9198642-05166 Website: www.kkhsou.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Copyright for Librarians
by Shamprasad Pujar 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear Members, A very good online open curriculum on Copyright for Librarians. Please see the details in the forwarded e-mail. Regards, Dr S.M. Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ===================== -- Original Message -- From: "Teresa Hackett (eIFL)" <teresa.hackett(a)eifl.net> To: ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:22:15 +0000 Subject: [IFLA-L] Launch of "Copyright for Librarians" - an Online Open Curriculum on Copyright Law PRESS RELEASE March 24, 2010 Cambridge, Mass., and Rome, Italy Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society and eIFL.net Launch "Copyright for Librarians", an Online Open Curriculum on Copyright Law The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University today announced the launch of a new online, open access curriculum, Copyright for Librarians (http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/) developed in conjunction with eIFL.net. Copyright for Librarians aims to inform librarians about copyright law in general, as well as the aspects of copyright law that most affect libraries, especially those in developing and transition countries. Copyright law directly affects library services providing access to learning resources, scientific and research information, said Rima Kupryte, Director eIFL.net. Everyday librarians are managing information and responding to requests from students, academics, and members of the public. They are well placed to provide practical advice on topical copyright-related issues. This curriculum, which includes modules on the scope of copyright law, exceptions and limitations and managing rights, provides librarians from around the world with an opportunity to understand this important area of law. Librarians and their professional organisations play key roles in shaping national and international copyright policy and in protecting and promoting access to knowledge, said William Fisher, faculty director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, eIFL.net has created a crucial network of librarians in developing and transition countries. It is essential that the members of that network have the fullest possible understanding, not just of the current copyright laws, but also of the ways in which those laws could and should be interpreted and modified in the future. We hope that this curriculum will help to advance that understanding. Maximising access to educational and learning materials is critical for development in Africa, said Benson Njobvu, University of Zambia. Teaching students about legal information issues enhances the role of the librarian, preparing the next generation for a professional career in the digital age. We aim to produce librarians who will become well-informed advocates for access to knowledge. Copyright for Librarians is a valuable new resource that will help us to achieve our goal. The course materials of Copyright for Librarians nine modules organised into five different levels can be used as the basis for a self-taught course, a traditional classroom-based course, or as a distance-learning course. For more information and access to the course materials, visit: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/ eIFL.net is grateful to the Ford Foundation for their support of the development of Copyright for Librarians. Further information: Rima Kupryte, Director eIFL.net Piazza Mastai 9 00153 Rome, Italy Tel: +(39)(06)5807216/17 E-mail: E-mail: info[at]eifl.net www.eifl.net Seth Young Communications Berkman Center for Internet & Society Harvard University Tel: +1.617.384.9135 E-mail: syoung[at]cyber.law.harvard.edu cyber.law.harvard.edu Notes for Editors eIFL.net is an independent non-profit organization with a global network spanning 46 developing ad transition countries and thousands of libraries. eIFL.net brings access to knowledge to library users in developing and transition countries by building capacity, supporting advocacy and helping to introduce new services for the user, as well as affordable access to e-resources. About the Berkman Center for Internet & Society The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is a research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. Founded in 1997, through a generous gift from Jack N. and Lillian R. Berkman, the Center is home to an ever-growing community of faculty, fellows, staff, and affiliates working on projects that span the broad range of intersections between cyberspace, technology, and society. More information can be found at cyber.law.harvard.edu. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Level Workshop on LMS - Inaugural and Valedictory Function
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Devanahalli, Bangalore, Cordially Invites You for the Inaugural and Valedictory Function of National Level Workshop on Learning Management Systems (LMS) Inaugural Function Prof. N. J. Rao, CEDT, IISc. Will be the Chief Guest Prof. K. S. Deshikachar Director, NES Will be the Guest of Honor Prof. H. S. Nanda Principal Will preside over the function Date: 26th March 2010, Time: 9:30 AM Valedictory Function Prof. Khaiser Nikam DLISc., University of Mysore Will be the Chief Guest Mr. Chaitanya Varma CEO, NES Will be the Guest of Honor Prof. H. S. Nanda Principal Will preside over the function Date: 27th March 2010 , Time:3:45 PM Venue: MBA Seminar Hall -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Organizing Secretary & Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Venkatagirikote, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.nagarjunaeducation.com - -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on LMS - Invitation for Inaugural and Valedictory Function
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Devanahalli, Bangalore, Cordially Invites You for the *Inaugural and Valedictory Function of * National Level Workshop on Learning Management Systems (LMS) *Inaugural Function* * * *Prof. N. J. Rao,* CEDT, IISc. Will be the Chief Guest *Prof. K. S. Deshikachar* Director, NES Will be the Guest of Honor *Prof. H. S. Nanda* Principal Will preside over the function *Date: 26th March 2010, Time: 9:30 AM * * * *Valedictory Function* * * *Prof. Khaiser Nikam* DLISc., University of Mysore Will be the Chief Guest *Mr. Chaitanya Varma* CEO, NES Will be the Guest of Honor *Prof. H. S. Nanda* Principal Will preside over the function *Date: 27th March 2010 , Time:3:45 PM * * * *Venue: MBA Seminar Hall* -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Organizing Secretary & Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Venkatagirikote, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.nagarjunaeducation.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Coaching Classes for the UGC NET
by JANARDHANA RAO A. N 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear All, Specialized Coaching Classes for the UGC NET Exam Aspirants. Classes for the Second batch targeting the 2010 June Exam, will commence on Second week of April 2010. Other details are as follows : Duration : 2 Months (approx) Schedule of Classes : Sundays & Other Holidays ; 10.00 am - 5.00 pm ; 4 Sessions of 1 hr. 30min. each Nature of Coaching : Lectures, Discussions, Tests & Model Exams Info Resources for Reference : Syllabus / Old Question Papers / Popular Texts & Guides / Question Bank with Answer Keys Papers to be covered : Papers II & III(with changed pattern and syllabus) Course Fee : Rs. 3000/- Payable in two installments (It Includes paper I & II) Paper I (optional )- Course Fee : Rs.1000/ Faculty : A Team of well qualified & experienced professionals with rich experience in teaching from Bangalore university and *DRTC.* For further details, please contact : Co-Ordinators Best Regards Janardhan Rao A.N Librarian M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Management Bangalore-560054 E-mail: jraoan(a)gmail.com Mallikarjuna,C Librarian RGCE hbmallikarjuna(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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Podcasting activities in India
by bhagyashree sane 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear professionals, Our NIA Library is the first library in India to have 'Podcast Library since 2008' which is made available on our intranet. We do conduct training for the same. with regards, Bhagyashree J.Sane(Mrs.) Chief Librarian National Insurance Academy [www.niapune.com] 25, Balewadi, Baner Road, NIA PO Pune 411 045 INDIA Tel: 91 20 27204064 e-mail:bsane@niapune.com/bjsane@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need help for Periodical section
by hetal italiya 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

To The Moderator, FORUM Request you to kindly post the following on Forum Dear All LIS professionals & friends It would be highly appreciated you, if any one of you send me Performa of how to issue manually the library subscribed Periodicals, Magazines, Journals & Multimedia (CD/DVD’s) and what are the procedure of the periodical section -- Ms.Hetal G Italiya Library & Learning Center "Yogidham Gurukul" Rajkot - Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for for the posts of ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN in Karnatak University Dharwad
by Veeru 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

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ISiM Workshop on Social Network Analysis, April 7-9, 2010- Early Bird Registration Offer-Just One Day To Go !
by Roopa 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

International School of Information Management University of Mysore Workshop on Social Network Analysis April 7-9, 2010, Mysore Faculty: Prof. Kevin Crowston, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University ******** The Three days workshop on 'Social Network Analysis (SNA)' is organized by International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore during April 7-9, 2010. Context and relevance Social network analysis as a field of study is growing rapidly and in popularity. It is now evolving into a new paradigm across academia, business, industry, popular culture and folklore. It is both an approach and a tool to uncover and understand the hidden side of connections that drive certain phenomenon involving a network of human players. SNA is the technique of mapping and monitoring the relationships and flow of information/knowledge between individuals, teams, organizations, electronic devices, URLs and other interconnected entities. With the success of social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and Orkut with the masses, their influence on the group behavior and opinions are being increasingly felt every day. SNA has gained currency as an effective tool to study those invisible paths or lines that show the ties or links between people, organizations and phenomena themselves. It has been deployed to uncover and visualize hidden patterns in as diverse groups as academic communities to terrorists communities; as diverse phenomenon as correlating performance and creativity to who will be the next US president. SNA is since being perceived from being a suggestive metaphor to an analytic approach to a paradigm, with its own theoretical statements, methods, social network analysis software, and researchers. Workshop Objective . Introduce the audience to the goals and perspectives of network analysis. o Understanding of network data and issues related to collection, validity, visualization and mathematical/computer representation. o Methods of detection and description of structural properties such as centrality, cohesion, subgroups, cores, roles etc. . At the end of the course, the participants will be, o Able to examine data in 'social networks way' o Identify and formulate network analysis problems o Solve them using network analysis software and o Interpret the obtained results. Software tool used for analysis: Pajek - Program for Large Network Analysis Who should attend? Healthcare Professionals Social network analysis has been used in epidemiology to help understand how patterns of human contact aid or inhibit the spread of diseases such as HIV in a population. Information Managers The evolution of social networks can sometimes be modeled by the use of agent based models, providing insight into the interplay between communication rules, rumor spreading and social structure. Administrative Agencies SNA can also be an effective tool for mass surveillance - for example the analysis of social networks to determine whether or not a particular individual has criminal tendencies. Innovators/Change Managers Diffusion of innovations theory explores social networks and their role in influencing the spread of new ideas and practices. Change agents and opinion leaders often play major roles ispurring the adoption of innovations, although factors inherent to the innovations also play a role. Brand Managers It has been widely accepted that the social networking sites have tremendous influence on forming opinions about products/brand. An understanding of the nature and dynamics of social networking can be invaluable. Marketing Executives The digital marketing age has brought with it a plethora of options to market once products and services. Also, public opinion and reviews have never been taken more seriously than after the advent of social networking sites. An understanding of the network analysis and tools to simulate them can be precious. Academic Researchers Since every discipline in this world- social sciences, humanities, science and technology-involve human actors, SNA has gained currency as an effective research tool .The SNA paradigm offers a new and different set of concepts and analytic tools, beyond those provided by standard quantitative (particularly, statistical) methods About the Speaker: Kevin Crowston is a Professor of Information Studies at the Syracuse University since 1996. Prior moving to Syracuse, he taught for five years at the University of Michigan Business School. He received his A.B. (1984) in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) from Harvard University and a Ph.D. (1991) in Information Technologies from the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has articles and book chapters on IT and new organizational forms. His current research projects include the NSF sponsored "VOSS: Theory and design of virtual organizations for citizen science" and "Collaborative Research: CRI: CRD: Data and analysis archive for research on Free and Open Source Software and its development." He is visiting faculty @ ISiM. Registration Fee (Regular) : INR. 8000 Registration Fee (Academics) : INR. 6000 Registration Fee ( Students ) : INR. 2000 Early bird incentive: Discount of INR. 1000* * (if registered on or before March 25, 2010) Group Registration: 10% discount if 3 or more registrants from the same organization. (Not applicable for students ) Organized by International School of Information Management (ISiM) , University of Mysore, Mysore. Workshop Venue: International School of Information Management (ISiM) University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570006 For more details, please Contact: Mr. Jayanth Jagadeesh - 91 9663376680 Ms. Shweta - 91 9663317770 <http://www.isim.ac.in/snaworkshop/index.htm> http://www.isim.ac.in/snaworkshop/index.htm ********************************************* Thanks and regards, Roopa Project Assistant International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: office(a)isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Vacancy in Capgemini
by karunakar n 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Capgemini loooking for a Librarian Experienece: 3 yrs Location: Bangalore Designation: Librarian Minimum 3 years of exp as a Librarian Interested candidates please sen your CV to vidya.iyer(a)capgemini.com Vidya Iyer| Capgemini | Mumbai, India People Relationship Management - Recruitment Office Direct +91 22 66421000 Extn: 2256032 -- Thanks and Regards, Karunakar.N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Assistant Librarian at Jaipuria Institute of Management - Noida
by nirlipta raj 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Applications are invited for the post of ‘Assistant Librarian’ at Library and Resource Centre of Jaipuria Institute of Management – Noida, a prominent Business school in India . *Essential Qualification:* Masters degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks. *Experience:* Applicant should have 3-5 years of working experience on responsible position, preferably in the libraries of business school or social science institutes AND well versed with computer applications in library system including open source software, Library Integrated Management Systems, etc. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/ Experience to “The Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, A – 32 A, Sector 62, Noida – 201309” within 15 days. Candidates can also email their applications to director@jimnoida. ac.in<http://us.mc554.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=director@jimnoida.ac.in>or apply online by visiting http://www.jimnoida .ac.in <http://www.jimnoida.ac.in/>. Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trast Hospital Chennai -600034 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: Monthly Meeting of RRC
by Ratnakar Aspari 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

To The Moderator, LIS-FORUM Request you to kindly post the following on Lis-Forum Ratnakar New Delhi RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE (An organ of Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995) J8/123, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Manager Program Committee SUBHASH DESHMUKH A-103, C-DOT Apartments, GH 2, Gurgaon, Haryana 122003 Ph. 95124-2578715, 9873680484 Date : 21st March, 2010 We have the pleasure to announce the 135th Monthly Meeting of RRC in collaboration with Social Science Documentation Centre, New Delhi on 27th March, 2010 (4th Saturday) at 10.00 hrs. Venue : Social Science Documentation Centre, Firojshah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi-110 016 Speaker: Dr. P. R. Goswami Director, Central Secretariat Library, New Delhi Topic : Library and Information Science Research in India: Suggestions Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and participate to benefit the group by discussions. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, SUBHASH DESHMUKH Where to invest money? Visit MSN Money Special for tax, loans, insurance, realty and savings related recommendations Sign up now. _________________________________________________________________ What does Budget 2010 mean for you? Catch all the latest news, updates and analysis on MSN Budget Special http://news.in.msn.com/moneyspecial/budget2010 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request of IEEE Jr.
by majid khan 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear All, It would be highly appreciated you, if any one of you send me the article cited below as soon as possible. *Document title 1* A new nonlinear directional overcurrent relay coordination technique, and banes and boons of near-end faults based approach IEEE transactions on power delivery ISSN 0885-8977 2006, vol. 21, no3, pp. 1176-1182 [7 page(s) (article)] *Document title 2* An Approach to Tackle the Threat of Sympathy Trips in Directional Overcurrent Relay Coordination IEEE transactions on power delivery ISSN : 0885-8977 2007, vol. 22, n° 2 -- Thanks and Regards Majid Khan IET Group of Institutions Alwar Rajasthan 09785063635 09024513154 “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha & DSpace Installation and Training
by Binu P C 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear professionals The Library and Information Research Centre at FISAT, Angamaly, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala, provides services in installing and training in Library management software KOHA and setting up of digital library using DSpace™ software. We also provide training programmes for the administartors and users. We have experience in setting up Digital Library using Dspace and installating library management software KOHA in various institutions. The details of the consultancy we offer are as below 1. Server Installation. 2. DSpace Installation, with full options 3. Training for users and administrators in Dspace 4. Technical support on site. 5. Data migration (KOHA & DSpace) Any requirements, please contact Binu P C Librarian, FISAT Mookkannoor Post, Angamaly, Ernakulam Dist. Kerala- 683577 Mob:09446897605 Office: 0484-2616267- Extn 216 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Indian Library & Information Science (LIS) Schools should introduce 3-6 months internship program @ LIS courses" - Your opinion matters a lot
by nagappa.b＠tcs.com 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear All, A survey is being conducted on the topic "LIS Schools in India should introduce 3-6 months internship program @ LIS courses to give professional touch to the field and provide hands on experience to the budding LIS professionals", to understand the industry and academicians opinion and need for the same. Pls enter your opinion by selecting appropriate option given in the below link(s). o Strongly Agree o Agree o Neutral o Disagree o Strongly Disagree www.surveymonkey.com/s/2YLCMG9 OR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/corporatelibrns/surveys?id=2956300 Note: Results will be shared with all participants at the end of survey (April 22, 2010). Thanks for your valuable time spent on the survey. Thanks & Regards Dr. Nagappa B. Branch Head | Information Resource Centre | Tata Consultancy Services Plot No 1, Survey No. 64/2 | Software Units Layout | Serilingampally Mandal | Madhapur | Hyderabad - 500034 | Andhra Pradesh | India Ph:- 91-40-66672533 | Ph:- 91-40-66674281 | Buzz:- 4402533 | Cell:- 91-9247268740 | Fax:- 91-40-66672222 Mailto: nagappa.b(a)tcs.com | Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Status of Librarians in India
by Ajay Kamble 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear all, We have a few questions for all our respected forum members.... Q. How Librarian is a Teacher ? Q. Why Librarian should get a Teaching Status ? Q. Do UGC or Central or State Government had ever accepted Librarian as a "Teacher" ? Had they made such provision in some Act or Law? Q. According to section 2(34) of the Maharashtra University Act 1994, Librarian is in the definition of Teacher. But whenever anything is awarded to Lecturers, Professors by the Government(such as right to contest election, grants, salaries, study leaves, pension, retirement benefits etc.) Librarians had to request and struggle at each instance to make special provision for them. Why ? Q. "Librarians are not engaged in classroom teaching. So their work experience is not Teaching experience" Says Laws. Your comments please? Q. "If Librarians work experience is not teaching experience, they cannot contest for Senate or LMC elections" Recent news in Maharashtra... Please comment on this also... Q. Further, "If Librarians work experience is not teaching experience, they cannot apply for the post of Principal". One case is there again in Maharashtra... Please Comment... Last one... Q. If the above three statements are true, what's the exact Status of Librarian ? While Answering 1. Please dont repeat replies or points given by other persons. 2. Please do send documentary proof if any to in support to your comments as it will be helpful to all the (suffering) librarians community. 3. If this queries will remained unanswered, then we may conclude that somewhere there is a big question mark on the "Status of Librarians". The documents received under this query will be available to all at Status of Librarians<http://sites.google.com/site/mloscsite/buacla-news-2/librarians-and-senate-…> Thanks and Regards... -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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