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Fwd: Seminar Details
by Pragnya Pathak 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

** *ADINET SEMINAR* The Ahmedabad Library Network (ADINET) and INFLIBNET in association with AMA will be organising a Seminar on *Preparing New Generation Librarians for Meeting Future Challenges, in *Amedabad on Saturday 7th August 2010. The seminar sub-themes are:- - *Future of Libraries & Librarians* - *Technology Trends in Libraries* - *Innovative Services, Processes & Practices* - *Role of Library Science Schools* - *Case Studies of Libraries Providing Services with Minimum Resources.* The ICT field is growing and changing rapidly*. New Tools, Techniques & Search Engines are being developed. *Hence to keep abreast of these skills, Training Programs, Distance Education, e-learning and many more are required. Owing to Electronic Publishing, documents can be searched & instantly accessed from any part of the world. This enables Librarians to serve their clientele in a global learning and information environment. Librarians will need to *acquire new skills for the Digital Age in all library work,* be *it *Acquisition, Processing, Storage, Preservation, Access and also to Manage Digital Content. Since the free Open Access Movement has been firmly established, there is growing collaboration and cooperation at the international level. What is needed is to *create a culture of cooperation at the national and local levels. * * * * It is essential to transform libraries* to meet the needs of modern society and to become the vital foundation of a knowledge society. This will enable Librarians to play a meaningful role in a knowledge based society and to be in the mainstream for learning and for overall growth and development. For more details please see the ADINET website www.alibnet.org *Please submit papers for this Seminar before the end of May 2010.* Thanking you & with best regards, Rhoda Bharucha Hon. Director ADINET -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of library Assistant
by javed mlis 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

NORTH INDIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Vacancy - Library Assistant - 2 Educational Qualification: (i) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent (ii) Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science from a recognized University/ Institute or equivalent, obtained after graduation. (iii) Computer Knowledge is must. How to Apply: The completed Application Form in prescribed format should reach the Librarian, NORTH INDIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 7th Km. Bundki Road, Najibabad -Distt. Bijnor, Pincode 246763. JAVED ASIM LIBRARIAN NORTH INDIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY website- www.niitnajibabad.com LIBRARY ASSISTANT ? 2 positions Qualification: 1. Essential : A Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent with first class from a recognized University. 2. Desirable : Experience in handling of library work in reputed research / Educational Institute and computer application in the Management of modern library in a highly automated, Integrated and networked environment. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs.8000/- per month plus HRA @ 30%. Age Limit : Minimum : 18 years (as on 01.03.2010) Maximum : 27 years How to apply: Application on a plain paper along with attested photocopies of all certificates as to proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge of Computer operation, permanent address, address for correspondence with email id, details of certificates enclosed, affixing passport size photograph should reach THE REGISTRAR at the above address on or before April 5, 2010 . The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed ?APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT? -- 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 Obaiah B 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear Members, It would be highly appreciated you, if any one of you send me the article cited below. Challenges and prospects of implementing the access and benefit sharing regime of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Africa: the case of Ethiopia Journal International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics<https://commerce.metapress.com/content/106601/?p=82e82fac075b4362882682aa18…> Publisher Springer Netherlands ISSN 1567-9764 (Print) 1573-1553 (Online) Category Original Paper DOI 10.1007/s10784-010-9122-x Subject Collection Earth and Environmental Science<https://commerce.metapress.com/earth-and-environmental-science/> SpringerLink Date Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Regards Obaiah ATREE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AALDI Conference-date of submission for papers extended upto 31/3/2010
by visakhi bapaiah pulagam 21 Mar '10

21 Mar '10

Dear Library & Information Professionals! You are aware that AALDI (Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India ) in association with ICAR Library ( Indian Council of Agriculture Research ) & IASRI Library ( Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute), New Delhi is organizing three days National conference on “Knowledge Management in the Globalized era “ (NCKM) including Pre-conference tutorials from 21st to 23rd April, 2010. The Tutorial will focus on MARC 21 &, WorldCat, Web 2.0/3.0 & Lib2.0 and date of submission for papers has been extended upto 31st March 2010. Who should Participate: Library & Information professionals, IT Professionals, Policy makers, Academicians, Students, Distance learner, e-Publishers and Other stake holders Call for Papers : Original Papers focusing on the theme /Subtheme of the Conference are invited for the presentation as well as for the Posters. Some of the topics are listed below: • e-Resources • Information Portals m& Gateways • Digital Content Management • Open Source Soft wares • Automation of Libraries • Library Networks & Consortia • Scientrometrics & Webometrics • Institutional Repositories & ETDs • Digital Content Management • Information Literacy Programmes • Knowledge & Skills in ICT • Web 2.0 /3.0 and Lib 2.0 • Semantic Web • Copy rights & IPR issues • E-learning & e-Publishing • International Standards, Format & Protocols • Information seeking behavior • Case Studies • Collection Development Policy Authors are requested to prepare full paper on riginal research and practice but not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS Word format in A4 size with single column & single space and send to Organizing Secretary by e-mail aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com as an attachment within 28/04/2010 and send registation in enclosed performa latest by 31/03/2010. Registration fee for both tutorials and Conference is Rs. 2000/- for working Professionals and Rs.750/- for both Syudents & Retired professionals. For detailed information please visit : http://www.aaldindia.webs.com For accomodation, Registration and paper presenation pl contact : Dr ( Mrs) P. Visakhi Organizing Secretary, NCKM Head, LIS, IASRI, Library Avenue, PUSA Campus, New Delhi-12 e-mail ;visakhi(a)iasri.res.in aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com Phone : 011-25846135 ( IASRI) 011-23389570 ( ICAR) 0- 9868961046 ( M) -- With Regards, Dr ( Mrs) P. Visakhi Organizing Secretary, NCKM General Secretary, AALDI Chief Librarian, ICAR H.Q, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi , Head, LIS, IASRI, New Delhi CCPI, e-Granth, NAIP, New Delhi e-mail ;visakhi(a)iasri.res.in Editor, IJALIS aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com Phone : 011-25846135 ( IASRI) 011-23389570 ( ICAR) 0 - 9868961046 (M) -- 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 annak Kaushik 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

Dear All, Is any library/ information centre/ LIS- blog/ school/ journal engaging in podcasting activities in India. Let me know. with regards Anna Kaushik Librarian MIT, Kota -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LEAP-2010 Workshop at Anna University
by Mailing List Admin 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:23:15 -0700 (PDT) From: krishanmoorthy ganapathy <krishnamoorthyg(a)yahoo.com> University Library, Anna University Chennai is organising LEAP 2010 LEARN EXPERIMENT ASSIMILATE PUBLISH Workshop on Effective Written Communication & Presentation skills for Library Professionals Duration : 29 -30 March, 2010 Venue: Henry Maudslay Hall Department of Mechanical Engineering Anna University Chennai Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25, Tamilnadu , India KEY TAKEAWAYS Understand where we stand as "communicators" Learn the elements of communication Focus on the need for written communication Introduction to forms of written communication Effective précis writing Introduction to technical writing Project writing skills and techniques FOR WHOM Library and Information professionals involved in information handling and front–desk work, Students and Scholars of Library & Information Science. FEE DETAILS Participation Fee Rs.500/- The Cheque is to be drawn in favour of "Director, University Library, Anna University-Chennai" . Registration Form is attached for use. WORKSHOP ORGANISING COMMITTEE Patron: Dr.Mannar Jawahar Vice-Chancellor, Anna University , Chennai Workshop Director Prof. K.Balu University Library, Anna University , Chennai Expert Committee Members Dr.P.Manohar, Prof-In-Charge, MIT Campus Library Dr.A. Amudhavalli, Prof and Head,Dept.of Inofrmation Science,University of Madras,Chennai Commodore Shekar ,Sanjivini Human Resources Institute ,Chennai Workshop Coordinator Dr.G.Krishnamoorthy , Librarian, University Library, Anna University , Chennai Committee Members Mr. R. Arjunan, Deputy Librarian, University Library Ms. S. Rachel Angela, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I Mr. N. Anandhapadmanathan, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I (MIT-Campus) Ms. N. Geetha, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I Mr. M. Arul Dhanakar, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I Ms. S. Kothainayaki, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I Mr. K.S. Sivakumaren, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I (MIT-Campus) Mr. R. Pandian, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I Mr. V. Rajasekar, Asst. University Librarian Gr–I Mr. P.V. Rajkumar, Asst. University Librarian Gr–III Mr. R. Pandian, Asst. University Librarian Gr–III Ms. N. Valarmathy, Asst. University Librarian Gr–III, SAP Library Mr.S. Bharanidharan, Computer Scientist Library Staff Main & MIT Campus Contact for Registration and Other details: Dr.G.Krishnamoorthy University Librarian, Anna University Sardar Patel Road ,Guindy, Chennai-25,Tamilnad u India Phone : 044-22352174 Fax : 044- 22355011 Mobile : 9444611355 Email : aulib@annauniv. edu krishnamoorthyg@ annauniv. edu krishnamoorthyg@ yahoo.com

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Glimpses of ICDL 2010
by Mailing List Admin 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:27:43 +0530 From: Shantanu Ganguly <sganguly67(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals: As you are all aware that TERI in collaboration with IGNOU organised a mega event entitled "International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2010)". Nearly 650 participants from 40 countries participated in this mega event. If you like to take glimpse of the same then please click these URLs and enjoy viewing...... http://picasaweb.google.com/sganguly67/ICDL2010Feb23 http://picasaweb.google.com/sganguly67/ICDL2010Feb24 http://picasaweb.google.com/sganguly67/ICDL2010Feb25# http://picasaweb.google.com/sganguly67/ICDL2010Feb26 -- With best regards..... Shantanu Ganguly ----------------------------------------------------------- Fellow, Editor and Content Advisor TERI India Habitat Center Complex Lodhi Road New Delhi - 110003 Tel: 011-24682100 ----------------------------------------------------------------- A-67, Chittaranjan Park, First Floor New Delhi-110019 Tel (R): 011-26272596 (M): 9811330235 Email: sganguly67(a)gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------- My Blog: http://learningtowisdom.blogspot.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------

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Vacancies in Unilever Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
by Shanthi, P 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Dear All, Unilever Pvt Ltd at Bangalore is looking to recruit for the following positions 1. Technical Information Analyst.( 4-5 years of relevant experience) The candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive search and analysis of technical information in support of our research activities, and business development activities. The role concerns the gathering, analysis and interpretation of technical information (patents, publications, company reports, analyst reports, web sites, etc.) with the objective of building an understanding of existing technology positioning and strategy. Educational qualifications and skills: Masters in Science and Masters in Information sciences with some exposure to scientific information analysis Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office programs 2. Vendor Account Adminstrator (2-4 years of relevant experience) The candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of information services vendors across the globe, liaising with information services team and wider R&D community to understand required service level for service provided by the vendor, compiling usage statistics and monitoring ongoing spend for each vendor, negotiating the optimum mix deals Educational qualifications : BCom and Masters in Information Sciences or MCom/MBA Desirable qualifications : Purchase experience of online information products, familiarity with purchasing packages like ARIBA Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office programs 3. Information Systems Adminstrator (4-5 years of relevant experience) The candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining and administering the portfolio of information services which is tailored and customised- additionally the role is expected to: Educate Research, Technical & Business Professionals to effectively use electronic resources. online publishing, Evaluation of New Databases, Systems & Technologies, Intranet Web Site maintenance of user group administrative and managing the internal documentation. Educational qualifications : Bachelors in Science and MSc Library and Information Science Desirable qualifications and skills: Additional qualifications in IT will be preferred Please email your application with detailed resume - marking clearly the position applied for- in the subject line to: manish.mankad(a)unilever.com Thanks, Shanthi P -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age on 20.3.2010
by Arunachalam Hariharan 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

State Level One day Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age 20th March 2010 Organized by Central Library Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Tiruchendur-628215 & SALIS Tirunelveli Chapter (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science) Convener Mr. N. Selvaganapathi Librarian Venue Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Tiruchendur-628215 About Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering About the Seminar The Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes since the dawn of the 21st century and facing many challenges. The impact of IT affected the traditional role and services of the Libraries and LIS professionals. Libraries are moving from print to digital resources. Redefining the Library is a need of the hour to meet the opportunities and challenges in the digital age. Libraries find ways and means to reshape and rethink the services and to add value and remain relevant in this rapidly changing and competitive environment. It is high time to plan strategies to redefine the roles and services of LIS Centres and the professionals to meet the challenges in the knowledge society and demands of the future generation. LIS professionals must learn new skills and adopt newer technologies to face the new technological challenges, if they wish to remain relevant for the future. Objectives The objective of the seminar is to discuss the following areas and exchange of knowledge and ideas among professionals towards redefining the Library and Library services Information need of the google generation Redefining library systems, functions, process and services – planning and strategy Redefining the role and skills of LIS Professionals Next generation search, web tools and techniques Innovative value added LIS services Digital Library challenges Re-think the physical spaces and digital infrastructure The Impacts and Implications of Technological Change Partnership with other organization Marketing of LIS services Opportunity and challenges in the 21st Century Who can attend? Library and Information Science Professionals, Teachers, Students from Colleges and Universities and Information Specialists. Resource Persons Experts from reputed institutions Registration Fee & Payment Fee : Rs.150/- DD drawn in favour of The Secretary, Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Payable at Tiruchendur (Fee includes seminar kit, working lunch and refreshment) . REGISTRATION FORM State Level Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age 20.03.2010 Name : Designation : Institution Address for Communication : Tel. : Off Res. E-mail ID : Mobile No : Particulars of Payment (Bank Draft) Name of the Bank : __________________ Rs. _________ D D No. _______________ Date _______________ Date: Signature of the Applicant The filled-in Registration Form along with DD may be sent to: Mr.N.Selvaganapathi, Librarian & Convener Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering Tiruchendur – 628 215. selvathiruvonam(a)yahoo.com sacoeprincipal(a)gmail.com, Tel: 04639 – 242482 cell: 9788932477 Organising Committee Patron Dr. J.Maheswaran, Principal, Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar college of Engineering, Tiruchendur Convener Mr. N. Selvaganapathi, Librarian Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar college of Engineering Tiruchendur Co-Ordinators 1. Mr. P. Rajendran, Asst. Librarian, Dr.SACOE 2. Mr. S. Arockiaraj, Lecturer, Dep. of Mathematics, Dr. SACOE 3. Mr. Peter Devadoss, Lecturer, Dep. of ECE, Dr. SACOE Advisory Committee Members Dr. S. Surianarayanan Librarian, Sri.Paramakalyani college, Alwarkurichi Dr. Martin Arockiasamy Librarian, St. Xaviers college, Palayamkottai Dr. A. Lawrence Mary Librarian, TDMNS College, Tkallikulam. Dr. K. Vinitha Librarian, National Engineering college, Kovilpatti Mr. Esakki Librarian, District Central Library, Tirunelveli Mr. Muthukrishanan Librarian, Aditanar college of Arts & Science, Tiruchendur. Dr. Balasubramanian Deputy Librarian, M.S. University, Tirunelveli About Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering Aditanar Educational Institution (AEI), a registered society founded by the Late Thiru. Si.Pa. ADITANAR established Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering in 1995 with the principle objective of bringing quality education within the reach of the weaker section, particularly in rural areas. It already has in its fold 5 other educational institutions in Tiruchendur. Dr. B. SIVANTHI ADITYAN is the Chairman of AEI and the Founder-Chairman of Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Dr. Adityan is a renowned Educationist, an enterprising industrialist, a newspaper Baron of high repute, a Sports personality cum sports Administrator and a quiet and unassuming Philanthropist. Under his visionary guidance, the college is growing in all the aspects. About the Library Central Library of Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering was founded in 1995 with a small collection of books. Today the library has grown into a system with more than 27,000 volumes of books, 140 national periodicals and 218 e-journals. The College library system caters to the needs of the UG and PG degree courses conducted by the College. The library acquires all the text, reference books and other reading materials prescribed in the syllabus for the courses offered. It is a gift to the faculty pursuing Ph.D. Faculty from nearby colleges are also utilizing the e-journal sections of the Central Library. -- 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
by kaushal giri 19 Mar '10

19 Mar '10

Respected All, Internet Librarian International 2010 invites responses to its Call for Participation (www.internet-librarian.com) The conference will be in London, UK, on 14-15 October 2010. The theme this year is "Get Real, Stay Relevant" and we are looking for a mix of papers for conference sessions, half-day workshops, and short tutorials. Our emphasis is on the practical rather that the theoretical. For the full list of topics, please consult the website ( www.internet-librarian.com) The conference also has group pages on Facebook and LinkedIn. Marydee Marydee Ojala Programme Director, Internet Librarian International Editor, ONLINE: Exploring Technology & Resources for Information Professionals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks & Regards Kaushal. Giri, ADIS (DRTC) Chief Librarian Don Bosco Institute of Technology Kurla, Mumbai Mobile: 9930800524 9320922151 Email: kaushal.giri(a)gmail.com kaushalgiri(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in kaushal(a)dbit.in Webpage: www.kaushalgiri.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sixth International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS)
by Pandurang Konnur 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Please post the fiollowing announcement to your discussion forum, Thanks, Konnur. Sixth International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS) & Eleventh COLLNET Meeting * October 19 22, 2010 Venue : University of Mysore, Mysore * *Scope* Quantitative aspects of science of science. Collaboration and communication in science and technology. Science policy. Combination and integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches. Theoretical, methodological and applied aspects, for example: - Emerging issues in scientometrics/informetrics/webometrics and history - Science Policy and collaboration - Collaboration Studies for Science & Society - Collaboration, Knowledge Management & Industrial Partnership - Collaborative Bridge between Academic Research and Industry - Techniques for Collaboration Studies - Visualization Techniques in Collaboration Studies - Quantitative analysis of S&T innovations - Informetric laws and distributions, mathematical models of communication or collaboration - Nature and growth of science and of collaboration in science and its relation with technological output - Evaluation indicators - Collaboration in science and technology from both quantitative and qualitative points of view Please, note that these examples listed above give a broad outline of the scope of the workshop theme but do not limit it. * University of Mysore* : The first University in the state of Karnataka and the sixth oldest in India, the University of Mysore was established in the year 1916 by then Maharaja of Mysore Sri Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV through munificent grants of land, buildings, and financial resources. Home to a galaxy of stalwarts in the fields of education, administration, arts and sports, the University has earned an international identity for its academic programmes and research activities. With a strong sense of commitment to social justice and equity the University provides access to people from all walks of life. The University of Mysore has always upheld the values of critical thinking, tolerance and open debate. The University of Mysore has a string of laurels to its credit in the 93 years of its existence. It enjoys the unique distinction of having parented four universities in the state of Karnataka, these being Bangalore University in 1964, Mangalore University in 1980, Kuvempu University in 1987 and the Karnataka State Open University in 1996. With the four districts of Chamaraja Nagar, Hassan, Mandya and Mysore now under its jurisdiction, the University of Mysore has under its wing 4 constituent colleges and 183 affiliated colleges offering its undergraduate programmes. The main postgraduate campus of the University is located at Manasagangotri, which offers a panoramic view of the Kukkarahalli Lake and the Chamundi Hills, two of the citys most prominent landmarks. The campus houses 41 post graduate departments offering 75 post graduate degree and diploma programmes. The two post graduate centres of the University are located at Hassan and Mandya, and offer postgraduate in select disciplines. Postgraduate programmes are also now being offered in a few constituent and affiliated colleges. The University of Mysore has a great research tradition. It has gained international repute for its research contributions in the field of pure and applied sciences, language, literature and social sciences. The University has also created a special provision for identifying and recognizing select institutions for conducting degrees/diplomas/research programmes of the University of Mysore. The University also has arrangements with universities abroad for offering twinning programmes. * COLLNET and ISSI COLLNET* is a global interdisciplinary research network of scholars who are concerned to study aspects of collaboration in science and in technology (see COLLNET web site at: http://www.collnet.de/) This network of interdisciplinary scholars was established in January 2000 in Berlin with Hildrun Kretschmer as coordinator. Since that time there have been 9 meetings: the first in Berlin, September 2000, the 2nd in New Delhi, February 2001 and the 3rd in Sydney (in association with the 8th ISSI Conference), July 2001. The former ISSI President Mari Davis has mentioned in the Newsletter, July 2003: Importantly, ISSI needs alliance with other groups, such as COLLNET, for broader reach among a range of interdisciplinary researchers and to encourage new thinking and perspectives on investigations in science and in technology. The 4th COLLNET Meeting took place on August 29th in 2003 in Beijing in conjunction with the 9th International ISSI Conference; the International Workshop on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics and 5th COLLNET Meeting in Roorkee, India, in March 2004. The 6th COLLNET Meeting took place in association with the 10th ISSI Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, in July 2005 and the International Workshop on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics and 7th COLLNET Meeting in Nancy, France, in May 2006. The Third International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics, Scientometrics and Science and Society & Eighth COLLNET Meeting took place in New Delhi, India, in March 2007 (http://www.collnet-delhi.de) the Fourth International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & Ninth COLLNET Meeting in Berlin, Germany in July 2008 (http://www.collnet-berlin.de) and the Fifth International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & Tenth COLLNET Meeting in Dalian, China, in September 2009 ( http://www.wiselab.cn/collnet-dalian *CALL FOR PAPERS* Papers are called presentation and publication in conference proceedings from librarians, information professionals, teachers of LIS researchers and students. The papers submitted at the conference should be the original work of the author(s). Research papers based on surveys and case studies are given preference. The paper submitted should have been neither published anywhere nor kept under consideration for publication. The article must be submitted according to the following format: The manuscript may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words. Article should be submitted electronically. All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word Version. Paper size should be A4, Portrait (8.5*11) with margings:1 (top & bottom and right):1.5 (left) Heading & sub headings must be in bold font, justified and numbered according to the level of heading as below: 1. First level heading 1.1 Second level heading 1.1.1 Third level heading Figures, chairs, photos and tables within the article should have proper number and descriptions. The font size is to be 12 in Times New Roman. The main title should be followed by name, affiliation and adress of the author(s) with email ID and contact numbers. The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words. At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph and a brief CV. Reference/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by American-Psychological Association (http://www.apa.style.org) General presentations and descriptive articles are not encouraged. Submission of Papers: Original papers focusing on the theme of the conference are invited from the potential authors engaged in the area of Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics and related issues are requested to send their full paper so as to reach the organizing secretary before 15th August 2010. *Conference Fee:* - Foreign Participants: 100 Euro - Foreign Students: 50 Euro - Foreign Accompanying persons: 50 Euro - -Indian participants: RS.2500/- - Indian students: Rs.500 The fee includes coffee break, lunches, Inaugural Cocktail, dinner and banquet. Proceedings are included in the conference fee for participants and students but not for accompanying persons. The sightseeing tour of Mysore is included in the conference fee. For persons who are interested in, a special extended tour will be programmed at the last day (with additional fees). For more information please contact: Mallinath Kumbar Mail : mallinathk(a)yahoo.com Important Dates: *Extended Abstract* (3 pages): April 15, 2010 (deadline) Acceptance: May 15, 2010 *Full Paper:* August 15, 2010 (deadline) (Camera-ready version, maximum 10 pages including tables, figures, references) Both abstracts and full papers will be peer reviewed by the Programme Committee. The accepted full papers will be published in the proceedings. Please send your extended abstracts to: Hildrun Kretschmer Kretschmer.h(a)onlinehome.de Please send also a copy to: S.L. Sangam slsangam(a)yahoo.com * How to reach city Mysore by Air*: The nearest airport is Bangalore that is a simple 140km away. Every one domestic airline is working flights to and from Bangalore to all main cities of the country. How to reach city Mysore by Rail: There are lots of train services working between Bangalore and Mysore. The Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Chennai. The ideal route to reach Mysore is via Bangalore. *How to reach city Mysore by Road:* State Highways connect Mysore to the national Highways and to e very parts of the country. Bus services by Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and transport corporations of the adjacent states as fine as personal tour operators make it easy to attain the city without any difficulty. It is only a 3 hour journey from Bangalore. *SIGHTSEEING* : Mysore is a major tourist city of Karnataka. The city was the erstwhile capital of the state and hence has played an important role in the history of the state and of South India. Today it has developed into a modern city like many other cities in the country. But this city has not lost touch with its rich historical and cultural legacy. Mysore city is a favourite tourist destination in Karnataka. Tourist from within the country and from outside come see the splendour of the city of Mysore. The city has a number of places a person can visit. There are a number of Royal buildings, gardens, waterfalls, temples, museums and modern amusement parks. The city of Mysore is known as the 'City Of Palaces'. There are number of buildings built by the Royal family and are exquisite examples of Dravidian architecture and display grandeur and lavish life lead by the Emperors while they ruled the state. Apart from the Palaces there are number of other tourists attractions that one can visit in Mysore. One of the popular spots is the Chamundi hills and the temple on top of the hills. This prominent landmark of Mysore is a favourite destination for the locales as well. The KRS dam and the adjoining Brindavan Gardens are worth visiting. The Brindavan Gardens is one of its kinds in the country. It is famous all over for its colorfully lit dancing fountains that come alive once the sun sets. There are three lakes in Mysore that have become a haven for migratory birds and are set in lush green surroundings that are relaxing and worth visiting. The Mysore Zoo is the oldest Zoo in the country and was set up by Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1892. The Zoo flourished under Royal patronage and was handed over to the Government after independence. Today the Zoo is equipped with the most modern facilities and is a pioneer in breeding animals in captivity. Another famous monument of Mysore city is the Philomena Church that has a relic of the 3rd century St. Philomena preserved in a catacomb in below the main altar. The Church is also famous for its 175 feet high spires. These are some of the important sights to see in Mysore city. *Hotels* *Hotel KVC International Krishana* Vilas Road, Near Ideal Jawa Rotary School, Mysore-570004. Phone: 0821-4283101, Fax: 0821-4283222. e-mail: hotelkvcinternational.com Website: hotelkvcinternational.com Kings Kourt Hotel Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Road, Mysore-570005. Phone: +91-0821-2421142, Fax: +91-0821-2422384 Mob. 9008373636 e-mail: kingskourt(a)gmail.com/ ms(a)vivekhotels.com Website: www.vivekhotels.com Sandesh the Prince #3, Nazarbad Road, Mysore 570010, Karnataka, India Tel: +91-821-2436777/2436999, Fax: +91-821-2445577 e-mail: sales(a)sandeshtheprince.com Website: www.sandeshtheprince.com *Hotel Regaalis* Mysore #13-14 Vinoda Road, Mysore-570005 Phone: +91-821-2426426/2427427, Fax: 91-821-2421689 e-mail: salesmys(a)ushalexushostels.com Website: www.ushalexushotels.com Royal Orchid Metropole 5 th Jhansi Lakshimabai Road, Mysore- 570005, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-80-41276667, Fax: +91-80-41476667, Mobile: 91-9845176667. e-mail: rooms(a)royalorchidhotels.com Website: www.royalorchidhotels.com *Ramanashree *Bangalore Nilgiri Road, Harding Circle, Mysore-570001 Phone: 0821-2522202, 2522265, Fax: 91-821-2565781. e-mail: mysore(a)ramanashree.com Website: ramanashree.com KAYNES Hotels Pvt. Ltd. # 85-87, Bemi Road, Hootagalli, Hunsur Road, Mysore-570018 Phone: 0821-2402930,31,33, Fax: 2402932 e-mail.- silentshoresort(a)yahoo.com Website: www.silentshores.in Patrons: R. Chidambaram, Scientific Adviser to Prime Minister Sukdev Thorat, Chairman, UGC, New Delhi. Program Chair : Hildrun Kretschmer (Germany) Program Co- Chair : S.L. Sangam (India) Program Organizing Chair : V.G. Talawar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore Program Organizing Co-chair: N. V. Satanarayana, CMD, INFORMATICS India Ltd., Bangalore E.T. Puttiah, Registrar, University of Mysore Organizing Secretary: P. V. Konnur, Librarian, Bangalore University, Bangalore Joint organizing secretary: Mallinath Kumbar & Khaiser Nikam Treasurer:N. S. Harinarayana Program Committee: I. K. Ravichandra Rao Shalani R. Urs T. D. Kempraju E. Ramareddy K. S. Raghavan N. K. Bar Invited Speakers: Wolfgang Glanzel (Belgium) Zeyuan Liu (China) Olle Must (Estonia) Bulent Ozel (Turkey) Advisory Committee: T. Ramaswamy, Secretary, DST Gagan Prathap, Director, NISCAIR I. K. Ravichandra Rao, Head, DRTC P. Balram ,Director, IISc Samir K. Brahmachari, DG, CSIR H.A. Ranganath, Director, NAAC M.I.Savadatti, Vice Chairman, HEC V. N. Rajashekar Pillai, VC, IGNOU K. Siddappa, Former VC, Bangalore University International Program Committee: Isidro Aguillo, Spain Petra Ahrweiler, India R. Ambuja, India A. Amudhavalli, India Subbiah Arunachalam, India AmirReza Asnafi, Iran Elise Bassecoulard, France Aparna Basu, India Donald deB. Beaver, USA Sujit Bhattacharya, India Maria Bordons, Spain Martina Brandt, Germany Linda Chan, Hong Kong Blaise Cronin, USA Robert Dalpe, Canada Mari Davis, Australia Sandhya Diwakar, India Leo C.J. Egghe, Belgium A. Hossein Farajpahlou, Iran Hubert Feger, Germany Lars Fuglsang, Denmark Isabel Gomez, Spain Ulla Groe, Germany Brij Mohan Gupta, India Namita Gupta, India Frank Hartmann, Germany Frank Havemann, Germany Michael Heinz, Germany Haiyan Hou, China William W. Hood, Australia Shabahat Husain, India Daisy Jacobs, South Africa Margriet Jansz, Netherlands C.R. Karisiddappa, India Sylvan Katz, UK Lidiya Kavunenko, Ukraine Mohsin U. Khan, India Ved Prakash Kharbanda, India Rajesh Kochhar, India Hildrun Kretschmer, Germany Karl-Theo Kretschmer, Germany Naresh Kumar, India Sudhir Kumar, India Ramesh Kundra, India Jean-Charles Lamirel, France Loet Leydesdorff, Netherlands Liming Liang, China Sofa Liberman, Mexico Zeyuan Liu, China Bruno Maltrs, Spain Bernd Markscheffel, Germany Valentina Markusova, Russia Gran Melin, Sweden Martin Meyer, Finland lle Must, Estonia Ed Noyons, Netherlands Dennis Ocholla, South Africa Yoshiko Okubo, France Farideh Osareh, Iran Siew Hock Ow, Malaysia Maryam Pakdaman Naeeni, Iran Koti S. Raghavan, India Ravichandra Rao, India Ronald Rousseau, Belgium Jane Russell, Mexico Shivappa Sangam, India Andrea Scharnhorst, Netherlands Annedore Schulze, Germany Leena Shah, India Neena Singh, India Divya Srivastava, India Johannes Stegmann, Germany Yuan Sun, Japan Dimiter Tomov, Bulgaria Walther Umstaetter, Germany Liwen Vaughan, Canada Narendar Kumar Wadhwa, India Caroline Wagner, USA Roland Wagner-Dbler, Germany Yan Wang, China Vera Wenzel, Germany Concepcion S. Wilson, Australia Paul Wouters, Netherlands Yishan Wu, China Zoreh Zahedi, Iran Michel Zitt, Franc SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WEBOMETRICS, INFORMETRICS AND SCIENTOMETRICS & ELEVENTH COLLNET MEETING October 19-22, 2008 Mysore INDIA REGISTRATION FORM Important note: - Deadline for registration: 1st October 2010. - Please provide information as you wish it to appear on your badge and in the list of participants. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (REQUIRED) Personal details Title : ______________________________ (Dr./Prof./Mr./Mrs./Ms.) Your Name : First : Last : (in Block letters) Institution : Department : . Address : . .. City : .. State/Province : . Country : ... ZIP / Postal Code : ... Communication : Tel.: .. Fax : . Cell Phone : ..E-mail : .. Accompanying person(s) Title : ______________________________ (Dr./Prof./Mr./Mrs./Ms.) Name : First : Last : Registration fees (Please tick appropriate option): Foreign Participants Euro 100 Foreign Students Euro 50 Accompanying persons Euro 50 Indian Participants Rupees 2500 Indian Students Rupees 500 Payment methods: 1. Bank Transfer for registration. For foreign participants Please deposit exact registration fees to the following account (in Euros only) State Bank of Mysore NOSTRO: 000011406063 SWIFT CODE (Head Office): SBMYIBB020 Beneficiary Branch Name: SBMYINBB054 Bank Name: State Bank of Mysore, Manasagangotri Branch (SBMY0040166), Mysore 570006 Ultimate Beneficiary Name: COLLNET 2010, Account Number: 64056500183 Purpose: Registration for International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics. For Indian participants: Send your DD drawn in favour of COLLNET-2010, payable at Mysore to the Organizing Secretary, International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics. C/O Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore OR Deposit the registration fee to the following account Bank Name: State Bank of Mysore, Manasagangotri Branch, Mysore 570006 Branch Code: SBMY0040166 Account Number: 64056500183 Please make sure that the amount of money received by the Organizing Committee corresponds to the Registration Fee that you selected. Take into account any transfer fees that might be incurred by the corresponding banks. Please attach your deposit receipt with this form and send it to the address at the end of this form. 2. On-site cash payment when registering on/after October 10, 2010 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Registration fees: - The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, inaugural cocktail, dinner and banquet. Proceedings are included in the registration fee for participants and students and not for accompanying persons. Registration confirmation: - A confirmation letter will be emailed or sent by postal mail within two weeks after the registration form is received. Hotel Bookings Hotel booking may be made by the participant directly with the hotel and is subject to the availability of hotel rooms and to the individual hotels price and policies. Hotel fee should be paid directly to each respective hotel. Hotel room booking may also be made with the assistance of Prof. Mallinath Kumbar, Joint Organizing Secretary, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. (email: mallinathk(a)yahoo.com.Phone: ..). Signature: ........................................................................................................................................... Date :............................................................................................................................................ Please return the completed form to: The Organizing Secretary Sixth International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & Eleventh COLLNET Meeting C/o Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006 -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Organising Secretary, Sixth International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS) 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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All LIS Professional's Meeting at JhunJhunwala College Library, Ghatkopar(W), Mumbai on Sunday 21st March, 2010 at 11.00 am.
by Ajay Kamble 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Dear all, A few days before, we all have read this news and mails on MLOSC and leading newspapers, "For the second time, a Mumbai University registrar has found himself in hot water over senate elections. The furore over the tampering of the electoral rolls just days before the university senate elections to the teacher’s constituency in 2005 cost the then registrar Jayant Dighe his job. And now, four days ago, the recently elected governor of Maharashtra and chancellor of Mumbai University K Sankaranarayanan has passed an order calling for action to be taken against registrar K Venkataramani over irregularities in the 2008 senate elections. The recent order also implicates the former pro-vice chancellor A D Sawant who was acting vice chancellor at the time of the 2008 elections. The matter involves the nomination of Subhash Athavale, a librarian at CHM College, Ulhasnagar, for senate elections. Athavale’s nomination was challenged by two teachers from colleges affiliated to the University — Balasaheb Salve and V S Sekhade — both vice-presidents of the Bombay University and College Teachers’ Union on the ground that, according to the Maharashtra Universities Act, only teachers with not less than five years teaching experience were eligible to contest elections. They pointed to the fact that though librarians were included in the definition of a teacher, they could not contest elections unless they had the requisite teaching experience. Their objections were overruled by Sawant and Venkataramani, and Athavale was elected to the senate, prompting Salve and Sekhade to move high court over the matter. " Librarian is a Teacher, Work done by Teachers is Teaching experience, but the work done by Librarian is not teaching experience... how? A=B and B=C but A not = C... How? we must strongly protest this decision... LIS professionals related to Library Associations, Please do something or the day is not far that Librarians will be transferred to non- teaching staff... All Librarians, Sitting idle at your place and thinking "Association will do something, why should i worry?", will not work... Wake up before its too late... and when u will wake up u will come to know that your position is also affected by these decisions... we got overwhelming response on this mail from all over, we also received phone calls from some colleague professionals over this issue... *Hence we have arranged a meeting on this issue at JhunJhunwala College Library, Ghatkopar(W), Mumbai on Sunday 21st March, 2010 at 11.00 am.* I request all the active and non-active members of BUACLA and MLOSC to be present at the meeting..... -- 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 request
by Shailesh Lohiya 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Dear All Please do me favour to send the following articles as it is urgently required. Details are given below:- Journal: 1. A Neo-Hobbesian Theory of Human Rights: A Reply to Malcolm Waters Turner *Sociology.*1997; 31: 565-571 2. Outline of a Theory of Human Rights Turner *Sociology.*1993; 27: 489-512 3 Human Rights and the Universalisation of Interests: Towards a Social Constructionist... Waters *Sociology.*1996; 30: 593-600 4.Towards a New Social Politics: Citizenship and Reflexivity in Late Modernity Ellison *Sociology.*1997; 31: 697-717 with regards -- 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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Kbase: the initiative from Kerala
by Saji S Nair 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Dear Members, Kerala's achievement in social development and quality of life are inspiring and encouraging. The State has accorded high priority to education for a long time. There are 9 Engineering Colleges and 49 Polytechnic Colleges in addition to the Colleges of Fine Arts, Technical High Schools, Govt. Commercial Institutes, Tailoring and Garment Making Training Centres and Vocational Training Centres under the Department of Technical education. Technical education in the State will get a major boost through much hyped digital repository and E-learning initiative titled 'Kbase'. This Knowledge base is working under Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Kerala and the system has been hosted at College of Engineering Trivandrum for all the Govt. Engineering Colleges and Govt. Polytechniques under the Directorate. The repository houses digital content of scholarly nature created by the faculty, staff and students under the Directorate of Technical Education or group of institutions accessible to end users both within and outside the institution. This is intended to be shared amongst the departments as well as to preserve the valuable contents as the intellectual output of its various institutions. Kbase includes materials such as research journal articles, before (preprints) and after (postprints) undergoing peer review, and digital versions of theses and dissertations, other digital assets generated by normal academic life, such as administrative documents, course notes, or learning objects. The 'Kbase' makes use of 'Eprints', 'Dspace', 'Moodle' softwares in managing the digital content. VISIT: Visit: http://kbase.cet.ac.in/ With warm regards saji -- Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) Email: saji(a)rcctvm.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [Asis-l] 2010 ASIS&T SIG-III International Paper Contest
by J K Vijayakumar 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

Sorry for Cross Postings -: - Dr. J K Vijayakumar --- On Tue, 3/16/10, Michael Zimmer <zimmerm(a)uwm.edu> wrote: From: Michael Zimmer <zimmerm(a)uwm.edu> Subject: [Asis-l] 2010 ASIS&T SIG-III International Paper Contest To: asis-l(a)asis.org, "AoIR-L" <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org> Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 8:52 PM Announcement of the 2010 ASIS&T SIG-III International Paper Contest The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce its eleventh competition for papers to be submitted for the 2010 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 22-27, 2010. (http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM10/am10cfp.html) Building from the overall conference theme, the theme for this year’s paper contest is: "Navigating Streams in a Global Information Ecosystem". Papers could discuss issues, policies and case studies on specific aspects of the theme from a global and/or international perspective. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following core areas: Intercultural Information Ethics: Critical reflection on the ethical challenges related to the global and cross-cultural production, storage, and distribution of information, as well as the ethical dimensions of the global development and implementation of information systems, infrastructures, and policies. Information Behavior: Information needs, information seeking, information gaps and sense-making in various contexts including work, interests or every-day life activities by individuals or groups. Knowledge Organization: Indexing, index construction, indexing languages, thesaurus construction, terminology, classification of information in any form, tagging (expert, user-based, automatic), filtering, metadata, standards for metadata, information architecture. Information Systems, Interactivity and Design: How people use and communicate with information systems; the design, use and evaluation of interactive information technologies and systems, including interfaces and algorithms; search and retrieval, browsing, visualization, personalization. Information and Knowledge Management: Information and knowledge creation, transfer and use at the personal, group, organizational and societal levels. The management of the processes and systems that create, acquire, organize, store, distribute, and use information and/or knowledge. Selected papers will be published in the International Journal of Information Management. Information Use: How people re-purpose existing knowledge from a variety of sources (scientific, humanities, news, family, friends, colleagues), forms (articles, books, video, audio, tweets), locations (work, home, in transit) and mediums (cell-phones, PDAs, digital libraries) to advance knowledge, solve problems, improve information literacy, and learn. Information and Society: Economic, Political, Social Issues: Copyright issues, policies and laws; national and international information policies; privacy and security; economics of information, personal rights vs. freedom of information; surveillance; globalization and the flows of information; computerization movements; social informatics. Selection Criteria There will be up to six winners who will be selected by a panel of judges including: Michael Zimmer (UW-Milwaukee), Johannes Britz (UW-Milwaukee), Maria Haigh (UW-Milwaukee), Hong Xu (University of Pittsburg), Catherine Johnson (Western Ontario), Anindita Paul (University of Missouri), and Borchuluun Yadamsuren (University of Missouri). The judging criteria will be based on: Originality of paper in the developing world and global information ecosystem (originality of the project described, etc.) Relevance to the paper contest theme Quality of argument, presentation and organization Eligibility & Information for authors Only papers by a principal author who is a citizen of, and resides in a developing country are eligible. Winners in the 2006-2009 contests are not eligible. The papers should be original, unpublished, and submitted in English. We encourage submissions from librarians, information and network specialists, and educators involved in the creation, representation, maintenance, exchange, discovery, delivery, and use of digital information. Award The award for each winner is a two-year individual membership in ASIS&T. In the case of multiple authors, the principal author will be awarded the ASIS&T membership. In addition, depending on SIG III fundraising for this competition, the first place winner will be rewarded a minimum of $1,000 toward travel, conference registration, and accommodations while attending the ASIS&T Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 22-27, 2010. Style The international paper contest committee requires that submissions follow the International Information and Library Review instructions to authors. Detailed information is available under the heading, Guide for Authors at: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/622845/authori… Publishing opportunities Submitted papers will be considered for inclusion in a special issue of the International Information and Library Review, subject to the usual peer refereeing process, for that journal. ASIS&T Copyright Policy ASIS&T will have the non-exclusive right to publish any of the papers submitted on its web site or in print, with ownership and all other rights remaining with the author. Deadline for submission of full papers Authors are invited to submit manuscripts, not to exceed 5,000 words, by May 31, 2010, to Michael Zimmer at zimmerm(a)uwm.edu, preferably as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments. -- Michael Zimmer, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies Associate, Center for Information Policy Research University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 656 Bolton Hall 3210 N. Maryland Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 p: 414.229.3627 e: zimmerm(a)uwm.edu w: www.michaelzimmer.org -----Inline Attachment Follows----- ________________________________________ Asis-l mailing list Asis-l(a)asis.org http://mail.asis.org/mailman/listinfo/asis-l -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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EBSCO Publishing to Acquire NetLibrary Division from OCLC
by Vinay sood 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

DUBLIN, Ohio/Ipswich MA, March 17, 2010 — OCLC and EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) have signed an agreement whereby EBSCO will purchase the assets of the OCLC NetLibrary Division and the rights to license a select number of vendor-owned databases currently available through the OCLC FirstSearch service. The purchase includes the NetLibrary eBook and eAudiobook platform as well as operations and infrastructure in Boulder, Colorado. For more details, please log on to : http://liswire.com/content/ebsco-publishing-acquire-netlibrary-division-oclc -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop Postponed
by M. Ram 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

It is from the organizer that NATIONAL SEMINAR–CUM-WORKSHOP ON “INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS FOR COLLEGE LIBRARIANS IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT” on dated 27th March 2010 organized by Dept of Library Sc, Aggarwal College Ballabgarh is postponed. The new schedule of the above seminar/workshop will be announced soon. Sh Ramchander Librarian Aggarwal College Ballabgarh Ph. No. 09968803538, 0129-2241391, Fax 0129-2300769 E-Mail: ramchander72(a)sify.com p_ram72(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARY TRAINEE ADD
by nirlipta raj 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

* * ADVERTISEMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-620 015 CENTRAL LIBRARY Invites applications for *Two Years Graduate Training Programme in its Central Library. A stipend of Rs. 4000/- and Rs. 4500/- per month will be given to each trainee during the first and second year respectively. *Graduates holding Second Class and above in B.L.I.S. may apply. Knowledge of computer data processing and previous working experiences in a Technical Library are desirable. Selection is through test and interview. Application forms and instructions can be downloaded from the *website http://www.nitt.edu under the link Opportunities*. Application forms can also be obtained from the undersigned by post sending a requisition along with a self addressed stamped *envelope for Rs. 10/-. *The maximum age limit is 28 years for General Category, 31 years for OBC Category and 33 years for SC/ST Category candidates as on 15.03.2010. Application must reach the *Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli- 620 015 not later than 31.03.2010. Advt. No. NITT/04/2010 dated 12.03.2010 in Dhinathandi 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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Navi Mumbai
by nirlipta raj 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

*Dear Professionals, * *Vacancy for the post of Librarian in "RAJEEV GANDHI COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES" Ghansoli Navi Mumbai* *Qulification -MLISc- with First Class* *Who are eligible and Iterested Candidates send your CV and relevant cirtificates within* *10 Days to following the address * *The Director * *Rajeev** Gandhi College** of Management Studies* *Plot no-01, Sector no-08, Ghansoli,* *Navi Mumbai-400701* *More datails contact to - 02222943608* ** ** ** ** *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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KOHA WORKSHOP
by Dr.Dineshan K 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Dear Sir/Madam, University Library, Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod the northernmost district of Kerala is organising a three day workshop (7th to 9 th April 2010) on KOHA Integrated Library System. The workshop is intended to provide hands on training to working librarians and LIS students in KOHA, one of the most popular Open Source Software for libraries. The participants will be given practical training to install and operate KOHA both in Windows and Linux platforms. The software CD and instructions for installation and use also will be provided to all the participants. Maximum intake: 20 (The selection will be on first come first served basis) Registration Fee: Rs. 500/- (Including workshop kit, lunch and refreshment) For further details and application form please contact: * * *Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai* *Co-ordinator, KOHA Workshop,* *University Library* *Central** University** of Kerala* *Kasaragod, Kerala, India- 671 123* *e-mail: dieshank(a)gmail.com or cuklibrarian(a)gmail.com* *Phone: 04994-255533* Kindly send the filled in application as e-mail attachment to the Co-ordinator in order to avoid delay. -- 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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Advertisement for Post of Librarian at Thapar University
by Dabas Bharat K 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Dear All Thapar University has advertised for the post of Librarian in Pay Scale of Rs 37400 - 67000 with AGP Rs 10000/- For complete details, please visit http://www.thapar.edu/news-eventDet.asp?id=98 Warm Regards! Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Post Box No - 60, Mehrauli Road Sukhrali, Gurgaon - 122001, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need List of the classical, fiction Books
by Shriram Pandey 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

Dear Colleges, I need a list of books/CDs/CVDs lies in domain of classical, fictions, contemporary issues, carriers etc. If anyone have, please send the same. 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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Advertisement for Post of Sr. Librarian ai IIMC, New Delhi
by Dabas Bharat K 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Dear Sir / Madam INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION, NEW DELHI has advertised post of Senior Librarian For complete details and application form, please visit http://www.iimc.nic.in/add_post_of_sr_librarian.html Applications in the prescribed form are invited for the post of Senior Librarian (un-reserved) in the PB-3 Rs.15, 600-39,100 with grade pay Rs.6600. Qualifications: Essential: i) Master’s Degree in Library Science. ii) Certificate in Computer applications with working experience of Computers. iii) Ten years experience in a responsible capacity in a reputed/library documentation center, preferably dealing in social sciences mass communication. Desirable: i) Associateship in Information Science from INSDOC/DFTC. ii) Master’s Degree in Journalism/Communication/Social Science/Humanities. iii) Published work in Library Science/Social Science/Mass Communication. Age limit (as on 8.3.2010): Normally below 45 years; relaxable upto 5 years in the case of SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the vacancy advertised if the circumstances so warrant. Application form can be obtained from Section Officer (Admn.), Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 either in person with a demand draft for Rs.200/- in favour of Indian Institute of Mass Communication or by sending the demand draft by post together with a self addressed and stamped Rs.10/- envelope (27x13 cms). (Rs.25/- for speed post). Application form all full details can be downloaded from website http:/iimc.gov.in. Persons already in service, should route their applications through proper channel. Payment of Travel: Outstation candidates called for interview will be paid one-way AC-3 tier rail fare (or bus fare where there is no train connection) from place of residence to Delhi by the shortest route. Last date for issue of application form is 19.04.2010 and receipt of completed application is 26.04.2010. While the Institute will take every care and caution in sending communications it does not take any responsibility for postal lapses or delay. Warm regards! Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Post Box No - 60, Mehrauli Road Sukhrali, Gurgaon - 122001, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2009 - Announcement
by Arunachalam Hariharan 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Announcement of SALIS 2009 Awards Applications/nominations are invited for the following Awards for the year 2009. 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award (National Level award) 5. Shri S.Rajunaidu Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS Students (for the Best paper in SALIS 2010 Confernece) Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 31.5. 2010. All the details of the awards, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website or send email to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Application/Nomination by E-mail will not be entertained. The award will be presented in person during the inaugural Session of SALIS 2010 National Conference on 20th August 2010 at Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu The filled-in application form along with the supported documents should be sent to: The Convener SALIS Award Committee SALIS B2-Solai Apartment Mount-Poonamallee Road (opp.to.MGR Garden) Chennai - 600 116 cell: 09841601903 thanking you, SALIS Award Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies - Library Assistants at IMSc, Chennai
by M. Paul Pandian 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Dear Sir, Can you kindly post the following job messages in the lis-forum? Thanks, Pandian ---- THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (An Autonomous Body under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India) CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai 600 113. Advt. No. IMSc/907/2010 March 15, 2010 The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is a National Institute of higher learning which fosters high quality fundamental research in frontier disciplines of Mathematical Sciences. Applications are invited for filling up of the following temporary position from the eligible candidates who fulfill requisite qualifications / specification mentioned below. These positions are filled purely on contract basis initially for a period of one year and may be continued further. LIBRARY ASSISTANT 2 positions Qualification: 1. Essential : B.Sc. in 1st Class followed by a Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent with first class from a recognized University. 2. Desirable : Experience in handling of library work in reputed research / Educational Institute and computer application in the Management of modern library in a highly automated, Integrated and networked environment. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs.8000/- per month plus HRA @ 30%. Age Limit : Minimum : 18 years (as on 01.03.2010) Maximum : 27 years How to apply: Application on a plain paper along with attested photocopies of all certificates as to proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge of Computer operation, permanent address, address for correspondence with email id, details of certificates enclosed, affixing passport size photograph should reach THE REGISTRAR at the above address on or before April 5, 2010 . The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) The prescribed qualifications are minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test/interview. The decision of the Director of this Institute in all matters will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or Correspondence will be entertained in this matter. 2) Only outstation candidates (who belong to SC/ST category) called for written test/interview will be reimbursed to and fro Second Class Railway Fare/Bus Fare by the shortest route from the station of Residence/work place to Chennai on production of tickets. 3) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected. 4) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Sd/- (Saraswathi Ramaraj) Registrar ---- Thanks, Pandian Dr.M.Paul Pandian ========================================================================= Scientific Officer (Library) | The Institute of Mathematical Sciences | (An Autonomous Institute of Department | of Atomic Energy, Goverment of India) | CIT Campus, Taramani | Chennai 600 113, Tamilnadu |Phone: +91-44-2254 3383(D) | +91-44-2254 3100(EPABX) India |Fax: +91-44-2254 1586 |E-mail: pandian(a)imsc.res.in URL:http://www.imsc.res.in/library/Index.php ========================================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inspired Search
by nrusingh dash 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Inspired Search through http://www.spezify.com/ Spezify is a search tool presenting results from a large number of websites in different visual ways. We take web search further, away from endless lists of blue text links and towards a more intuitive experience. We want you to get a good overview of a subject, find useful information and be inspired with Spezify. We mix all media types and make no difference between blogs, videos, microblogs and images. Everything communicates and helps building the bigger picture. We collect websites and are aiming to use as many relevant, free and open API:s as possible to generate extensive and diverse search results. CONTACT info(a)spezify.com have nice trip to spezify, all the best with warm regards Nrusingh Kumar Dash Librarian Silicon Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar-24 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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Demise of ARIST
by G. Mahesh 16 Mar '10

16 Mar '10

Blaise Cronin in his Editorial in the recent issue of JASIST informs about the demise of 'Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST)". He states, "........the regrettable demise, after 45 years of continuous publication, of the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST)-the final volume will appear in October 2010. Having read ARIST for almost 30 years and edited it for the last 10, I am sad to see the serial come to an end, mindful though I am of the shifts in authors' and readers' behavior that led to the decision...." Read complete editorial at: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/123291774/PDFSTART?CRET… 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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Dr. K. Mohan, Indian School of Business wins IFLA International Marketing Award 2010
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

Congratulations to Dr. K Mohan, Learning Resource Centre, Indian School of Business on winning the 8th IFLA International Marketing Award 2010. >From the blog: http://www.marketing-mantra-for-librarians.blogspot.com/ The IFLA Section on Management and Marketing in collaboration with Emerald is pleased to announce the winners of the 8th IFLA International Marketing Award for 2010. First place was awarded to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), Indian School of Business, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, represented by Dr. K. Mohan. The slogan for the winning campaign is "Knowledge Companion to Empower You!" The LRC developed a product line of information alerts for administration, faculty and students marketed as "Global InfoWatch." This umbrella product offers personalised access to all stakeholders' facts and figures to update their knowledge in selected relevant areas. Administrators access competitive business school data such as rankings, faculty and students knowledge of industry trends, and engaging articles on business and management. Graduates receive timely recruitment and placement information. LRC also supports ongoing reference queries to assure and retreive quality content for student projects. Congratulations to the LRC for its user-centric approach and innovative product line of information tools for the 21st century business student. The first-place winner receives airfare, lodging, and registration for the 2010 IFLA General Conference and Council to be held this year in Gothenburg, Sweden, and a cash award of $1,000 (U.S.) to further the marketing efforts of the library....... ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Web Resources can change the way we think
by Jayaraj 14 Mar '10

14 Mar '10

web resources can change the way we think InfoEyes is a question and answer service for people with a visual impairment or other print limitation. http://www.infoeyes.org Librivox provides free audio books from the public domain. http://librivox.org/ Regards Jayaraj J R Research Scholar Dept of LIS University of Kerala 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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Lost my mobile Set - Need your help to update my contacts
by Pandurang Konnur 14 Mar '10

14 Mar '10

Dear All, Kindly excuse me for cross posting I have lost my mobile set while traveling back from Shimoga Conference. With this I have lost all my contact numbers. I request you all to help me to rebuild my contacts and send me your contact details. Temporarily I will be using the following mobile number till I get my earlier number restored. 09964131646 -- 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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Workshops on Dspace and Koha at DELNET, New Delhi during April/May , 2010
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

Dear All DELNET is pleased to announce the following two workshops : 1. Workshop on Dspace for Building Digital Libraries April 28-30, 2010 at DELNET, New Delhi Participation fee : Rs 2500 per delegate 2. Workshop on Koha : An Open Source Library Management Software May 3-5, 2010 at DELNET, New Delhi Participation fee : Rs 2500 per delegate Concession is offered for those professionals who are wanting to register for both the workshops. A total amount of Rs 4500 needs to be paid towards the participation fee for attending both the workshops. Payment should be made through a demand draft in favour of DELNET and payable at New Delhi. Accommodation charges will be extra and based on the guest house tariff rates wherein the accommodation will be provided. Kindly inform us about your interest for participation at sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in Should you require any assistance or clarifications, please do kindly write to us. Thanking you, Yours faithfully Sangeeta Kaul ***** 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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Survey on comparison of support to commercial versus open source Library Management Systems
by Jai Haravu 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

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Required Paper from Trans of AIChE
by Tejasvini.Ranadive＠ril.com 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

Following paper is required... Requesting to either send a copy of the same; or guide on from where this paper can be purchasedd... Heat transfer in Radiant Section of Petroleum Heaters by Walter Lobo and James Evans, Trans of AIChE 35(743)1939 Regards, Tejasvini Ranadive Reliance Industries Ltd. Central Library, Patalganga Tel: 02192-256270 tejasvini.ranadive(a)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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article request
by Shailesh Lohiya 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

Dear sir, plz send me the following articles; 1) Jacques Derrida, "Declarations of independence" New Political Science,15 (summer 1986) 7-15 2) Barbara Johnson, " Anthropomorphism in lyric and law", Yale journal of law and Humanities 10, 1998, 549-74 3) Michael sprinker, "Textual Politics:Foucault and Derrida", Boundary 2, 8 1980, 75-98 thanks, nitesh -- 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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SuB : invitation to Natioanl Conference by Delhi Library Association
by Deepak Sharma 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON INFORMATION LITERACY & COMPETENCY IN UGC-INFONET ELECRTONIC RESOURCES 19TH MARCH 2010, New Delhi, India Organized by Delhi Library Association C Block Community Centre New Delhi-110028 India. and INFLIBNET Centre (an autonomous Inter-University Centre of UGC), Ahmedabad ORGANIZERS Delhi Library Association came to be formed on 10th March 1939. Its major activities have been to train library manpower at Certificate level and Diploma level. Its School of Library Science has been functioning since 1954. In 2003 a Computer Lab fitted with 20 branded computers, one scanner and three printers was added to school infrastructure. To provide uninterrupted supply of power to Computer Lab and Class rooms a Genset was added in March last. Association has been bringing out Library Herald, a quarterly journal since 1958. Association has instituted two annual Lecture Series to perpetuate the memories of its Founder Patron Dr S R Ranganathan, and Founder Director of the School of Library Science Professor S Dasgupta. This year it has been decided to organize a National level Workshop on the theme INFORMATION LITERACY & COMPETENCY IN UGC-INFONET ELECRTONIC RESOURCES in joint collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre ( An Autonomous Inter-University Centre of UGC), Ahemadabad in the premises of the Dyal Singh College (University of Delhi), New Delhi-110003. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION With pleasure we invite faculty members, Library & Informational professionals, research scholars, and LIS students to participate in the Workshop. WORKSHOP THEMES -Online Search Techniques -Orientation to UGC Infonet Electronic Resources WORKSHOP FEE Before 17th March 2010: For Faculty members, Library & Info professionals Rs. 750/- For Research scholars, and LIS students Rs. 500/- After 17th March 2010: Rs.1,000/- Registration fee is inclusive of Workshop Kit, High Tea, Lunch. and Afternoon Tea. LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION Duly filled in Registration Form along with a recent passport size photograph and the DD of requisite amount drawn in the name of DELHI LIBRARY ASSOCIATION on any bank payable at Delhi should reach the Office of Delhi Library Association latest by 17th March 2010. WORKSHOP VENUE The Venue of the National Workshop on Information Literacy and Competency in UGC INFONET Electronic Resources will be the Auditorium, and Computer Labs of the Dyal Singh College (University of Delhi), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Contact Persons: Dr Sunil Kumar, Organising Secretary National Workshop on Information Literacy and Competency in UGC INFONET Electronic Resources, Delhi Library Association, Ranganathan Bhawan C Block, Community Centre, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi-110028 Phone: 011-25774507, Fax: 011-25774275, Mobile: 09811007437 e-mail: dla_39(a)yahoo.co.in www dlaindia.org Mr Jnanendra Narayan Singh Workshop Coordinator, National Workshop on Information Literacy and Competency in UGC INFONET Electronic Resources, and Librarian, Dyal Singh College (Evening) (University of Delhi), New Delhi-110003 Mob: 09810382676 Mr Vinod Kumar Workshop Coordinator, National Workshop on Information Literacy and Competency in UGC INFONET Electronic Resources, and Librarian, Dyal Singh College (Morning) (University of Delhi), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 DAY PROGRAMME NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON INFORMATION LITERACY & COMPETENCY IN UGC-INFONET E- RESOURCES 19TH March 2010, New Delhi, India VENUE : Dyal Singh College (University of Delhi), New Delhi-110003 Registration : 9:30am to 10.15am INAUGURATION : 10.30 am to 12 noon Lighting the Lamp : Chief Guest Welcome : Dr. Sunil Kumar, General Secretary, Delhi Library Association Introduction to N LIST : Inaugural Address : Dr Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad Vote of Thanks : Dr K P Singh TEA : 12 Noon to 12.30pm TECHNICAL SESSION -1 : 12.30am to 1.30pm About Workshop : Prof C P Vashishth Oine Searching Techniques : Mr Rajesh Singh Thanks : Mr Jnanendra Narayan Singh LUNCH : 1.30pm to 2.00pm TECHNICAL SESSION -2 : 2.00pm to 3.30 pm Resource persons : Dr A Ratnakar Thanks : Mr Vinod Kumar TEA : 3.30 pm to 4.00pm TECHNICAL SESSION -3 : 4:00pm to 5.30pm Hands on Training : Dr A Ratnakar / Dr. Bibhuti Shahu Thanks : Prof. C P Vashishth Certificate Distribution : 5.30 pm NOTE:- Delegates are requested to kindly collect their CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION from 5.30pm onwards. Regards -- 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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya Position : Librarian Location: Mumbai ** 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: ICSE (Prop.) Handwritten applications from experienced and committed educators. (B. Lib) Candidates educated in English medium may apply to: The Principal, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya Sunder Nagar, Malad (W), Mumbai 400064 E-mail: dsrv_m(a)bcgschools.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 Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

Veer Bhagat Singh Vidyalaya Position Librarian Location: Mumbai ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: ICSE (prop.) Handwritten applications from experienced and committed educators. (B.Lib.) The Principal Veer Bhagat Singh Vidyalaya Asmita Jyoti CHS. Ltd. Marve Rd, Malad (West), Mumbai-400095 Email: vbs_m(a)bcgschools.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 Senior Library Information Assistant at Mumbai/Indore
by Ajay Kamble 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INDORE Position : Senior Library Information Assistant Location: Mumbai/Indore ** Key Skills: Great interpersonal skills, excellent communication who can understand services & they would be having great personality. ** 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: Define the routine maintenance activity and optimize operations in accordance with the company. Additional Information: No. of Post. 2 Unreserved Pay Band /Salary: Rs- 9300-34800 (PB-2) with Grade pay of Rs. 4200/- Qualification & Experience: Essential Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Bachelor degree or equivalent diploma in library science of a recognised university/institute or equivalent obtained after graduate. Experience of two yrs in a library /computerisation of library or one yrs certificate in computer application from a recognised institution or equivalent Age 18-32 yrs. Last date for receipt of the application is 20th March 2010. Relaxation in age would be admissible as per central govt. rules. Please send the application to the asst. Registrar, Indian Institute of technology Bombay Indore cell, Powai, Mumbai 400076 Ph: 02225764801 Fax: 02225764802 -- 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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Vacancies of Librarians in Maharashtra
by nirlipta raj 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

Dear all, Post of Librarians are vacant at 1. St. John College of Engineering and Technology, St. John Technical Education Complex, Vevoor, Manor Raoad, Palghar (East), Dist. Thane Pin 401404. Last date 26th March 2010. Email : sjcet.aldel@ rediffmail. com 2. St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, St. John Technical Education Complex, Vevoor, Manor Raoad, Palghar (East), Dist. Thane Pin 401404. Last date 26th March 2010. Email : sjipr.aldel@ rediffmail. com 3. Viva Institute of Management Studies, Virar. Apply to : The Secretary, Late Shri Vishnu Waman Thakur Charitable Trust, VIVA Institute of Management Studies, C/o Viva College, Virar (W) Tal : Vasai Dist Thane 401303. Last date 26th March 2010. 4. Viva Institute of Technology, At Shirgaon, Virar (E) Tal. Vasai , Dist. Thane. Apply to : The Secretary, Late Shri Vishnu Waman Thakur Charitable Trust, VIVA Institute of Management Studies, C/o Viva College, Virar (W) Tal : Vasai Dist Thane 401303. Last date 26th March 2010. 5. S. S. and L.S. Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde college of Commerce and Economics, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400062. Apply to Self Finance Office, 3rd Floor, Science Building, Patkar college, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400062. Last date 26th March 2010. 6. Shikshan Vikas Mandal's Shri S K Pantwalawalkar College of Education, Devgad, dist. Sindhudurg, pin - 416613. Apply to The Secretary, Shikshan Vikas Mandal's Shri S K Pantwalawalkar College of Education, Devgad, dist. Sindhudurg, pin - 416613 Last Date 26th March 2010. 7. School Librarian. Apply to Joint Secretary, Pravara Rural Education Society, Pravaranagar, A/p Loni Kd., Tal Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar (MS) Pin - 413716 Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Koti ChIld Trast 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 of Assistant Librarian at Shillong
by Ajay Kamble 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

NORTH EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY Position : Assistant Librarian Location: OTHERS(Shillong) ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Assistant Librarian. Additional Information: SHILLONG CAMPUS MAWKYNROH, UMSHING, SHILLONG 793022. EMPLOYMENT NOTICE. Applications in the prescribed form are hereby invited from Indian Nationals for filling up of non-teaching Group 'A' posts at the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong / Tura Campus. How to Apply: The prescribed application form along with other details can be obtained in person or by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to the Section Officer (Estt.II (B), NEHU, Mawkynroh, Umshing, Shillong 793022. The form can also be downloaded from the University website www.nehu.ac.in and similar fee shall be chargeable at the time of submission of the application. However, physically challenged candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. Last date of submission of application form is 25th March, 2010. -- 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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Articles Required...
by Shelley Jamwal 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

Dear Sir/Ma'am, Iam looking for the following articles in full text (pdf) form, if any one can help me out, I would be highly obliged. 1) A global view of midlevel liquid-layer topped strateform cloud distributuion and phase partition from CALIPSO and cloudsat measurements / D. Zhang, Z. Wang and D.Liu/ J.Geophy.Res., 115, doi: 10.1029/2009JD012143, 2010 2) Eavalutaions of cloud properties of global and loacl cloud system residuing models using CALIPSO and cloudsat simulators/ M.Satoh, T.Inove and H.Miurs/ J.Geophy.Res., 115, doi:10.1029/2009JD012247, 2010 3) Deep convection observed by the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager on board Meteosat 8: Spatial distribution and temporal evolution over Africa in Summer and Winter 2006/ Schroder M., M.Konig and J.Schmetz (2009)/ J. Geophys. Res., 114, DOS5109, doi:10.1029/2008JD010653 Thanks and Regards, Shelley Jamwal Library Assistant Space Applications Centre (ISRO) Ahmedabad, Gujarat 07926916030 _________________________________________________________________ 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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Kerala University Library - Getting New FACE
by Saji S Nair 12 Mar '10

12 Mar '10

Dear All, "Sporting a swanky periodicals section and a refurbished reference section, the renovated Kerala University Library will be inaugurated by Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac ............................. Read the full story at: http://www.thehindu.com/2010/03/12/stories/2010031262400300.htm About the LIBRARY: Kerala University Library is situated in the heart of the Thiruvananthapuram city very adjacent to University Buildings. It has a very rich collection of documents consisting of books, back volumes of periodicals, theses, CD-ROMs, Microfilms etc. The Collection of back volumes of social science periodicals is considered to be one of the best in South India. Kerala University Library is today the major centre of study and research in the state. On an average 1000 to 1250 students, research scholars, teachers and others visit the library daily. The Library of the University of Travancore (later renamed as Kerala University Library) was started in 1942. After the formation of Kerala State in 1956, steps were taken to reconstitute the University of Travancore into a teaching and federal University for the state as a whole. With this in view the Kerala University Act was brought into force by the Kerala Government in 1957 with the preamble " .... conservation, promotion and development of Kerala Art and Culture and the Malayalam language and the gradual change of the medium of instruction into Malayalam in all the educational institutions in the state as well as the provision of greater facilities for the post graduate study and original research in all branches of learning by establishing centres of post graduate study and original research in different parts of the state." The library building, with a total plinth area of 53,000 Sq.ft., started functioning on 8th September 1962. The post of a Professional Librarian to be in full administrative charge of the Library was created in 1959 and Prof. K. A. Isaac was appointed to the post in August 1959. He continued to be the University Librarian until 1980 and he was succeeded by Sri. K. C. John. (Source: http://kulib.tripod.com/) With warm regards Saji -- Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) Email: saji(a)rcctvm.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR PAPER
by M. Ram 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE “JOURNAL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT” ISSN: 0975-878X Dear Sir/ Madam, The Journal will seek quality research papers that present original theoretical approaches as well as experimental case studies related to digitization of libraries. Articles should examine concepts, analysis, new approaches and techniques pertaining to the field above mentioned. Case studies covering new initiatives of important issues in the digital library field would be included. I request you to contribute your valuable papers to this Journal on any topics related to Information Technology and Management All submissions will be reviewed keeping in view the accuracy and quality of contribution in this field. A certificate in this regard may also be furnished that the article has not been published elsewhere. Contributors are requested to send their papers typed in MS Word (Double Space) in hardcopy along with soft copy positively by 30th of March. 2010 at following Address. We look forward to receiving your valuable cooperation in the new announced Journal With kind regards, DR. JAIDEEP SHARMA, DLIS, IGNOU Chief Editor Ram Chander, Dr. Mange Ram Managing Editors Mobile 09968803538, 09410254503 Paper should be mailed to: library.journal2010(a)gmail.com Guideline for Contributors 1.Two copies of the manuscript should be sent to the Managing Editor or the Journal. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced with a wide margin and on one side of the A4 size paper only. Illustrations, if any should be submitted along with the manuscripts on separate sheets. 2.Manuscripts should be sent along with the undertaking/ authorization letter for the originality, IPR and copyright issues in favor of the Chief Editor or Managing Editor that may be published after necessary editing, Copyright shall remain with the Managing Editor, Manuscript should also accompany a brief resume of the authors on a separate sheet. 3.The first page of the article should consist of the title of the paper, name(s), of the author (s) with the details, and abstract of the paper not exceeding 150 words. Second paper should start with the title of the paper again, followed by the text. 4.Manuscript should also arrange to send the soft copy. Manuscript without soft copy shall be rejected. 5.Footnotes and references should be in sequential order and given at the end of the paper. The journal will follow the following style for the footnotes: •In the case of a book : Machiraju, H. R. (2005). Indian Financial System. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.” •In the case of a journal article : Mustafa, M. (2000). Car Parking Managerial Perspectives: A case study of Delhi. Indian Journal of Transport Management, 24(11), 741 - 745.” •Chapter in a Book : Rendel, M. (1986). How many women academic 1912 -1977? In R. Deem ( ed.) Schooling for women’s Work London: Routledge. Journal titles must be given in full and that the author’s first name or initials may be used. Proper care in the presentation of references would be highly appreciated. 6. Quotations must have page number with the appropriate reference in the footnote. It is the authors responsibility to obtain written permission to quote material which has appeared consecutively and titled. 7. Tables, diagrams, etc. should be numbered consecutively and titled. 8. All the research papers and review papers will be peer reviewed or double blind refereed. The decision of the editorial committee and Chief Editor will be final. 9. Manuscripts may be sent to the Managing Editor, Journal of Library and Information Management, Aggarwal College Ballabgarh,Faridabad-121004: E-Mail:- library.journal2010(a)gmail.com Dr JAIDEEP SHARMA, DLIS, IGNOU CHIEF EDITOR Ram Chander, Dr. Mange Ram Managing Editors Journal of Library & Information Management Mobile 09968803538, 09410254503 E-Mail: library.journal2010(a)gmail.com Dr.Mange Ram Incharge University Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: m_ram72(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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Vacancies of Librarians in Maharashtra (Maharashtra Times dt.11 March 2010)
by Ajay Kamble 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Dear all, Post of Librarians are vacant at 1. St. John College of Engineering and Technology, St. John Technical Education Complex, Vevoor, Manor Raoad, Palghar (East), Dist. Thane Pin 401404. Last date 26th March 2010. Email : sjcet.aldel(a)rediffmail.com 2. St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, St. John Technical Education Complex, Vevoor, Manor Raoad, Palghar (East), Dist. Thane Pin 401404. Last date 26th March 2010. Email : sjipr.aldel(a)rediffmail.com 3. Viva Institute of Management Studies, Virar. Apply to : The Secretary, Late Shri Vishnu Waman Thakur Charitable Trust, VIVA Institute of Management Studies, C/o Viva College, Virar (W) Tal : Vasai Dist Thane 401303. Last date 26th March 2010. 4. Viva Institute of Technology, At Shirgaon, Virar (E) Tal. Vasai , Dist. Thane. Apply to : The Secretary, Late Shri Vishnu Waman Thakur Charitable Trust, VIVA Institute of Management Studies, C/o Viva College, Virar (W) Tal : Vasai Dist Thane 401303. Last date 26th March 2010. 5. S. S. and L.S. Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde college of Commerce and Economics, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400062. Apply to Self Finance Office, 3rd Floor, Science Building, Patkar college, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400062. Last date 26th March 2010. 6. Shikshan Vikas Mandal's Shri S K Pantwalawalkar College of Education, Devgad, dist. Sindhudurg, pin - 416613. Apply to The Secretary, Shikshan Vikas Mandal's Shri S K Pantwalawalkar College of Education, Devgad, dist. Sindhudurg, pin - 416613 Last Date 26th March 2010. 7. School Librarian. Apply to Joint Secretary, Pravara Rural Education Society, Pravaranagar, A/p Loni Kd., Tal Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar (MS) Pin - 413716 -- 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 Assistant Librarian
by Mailing List Admin 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:49:22 +0530 (IST) From: mahammad rafi havaragi <havaragimm(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Professionals, This is to inform you that the NMKRV college for women (autonomous) with PG and research centre, Bangalore, a premier educational institute requires an " Assistant Librarian" immediately. The required Qualification and other details are as follows: Consolidated salary : rs. 6,500.00 p m. Qualification : MLISc. Age : below 30 years. Experience : 0 - 3 years. Skills Required : must be good in computer and communication. Apply within 10 days (ON OR BEFORE 20/03/2010). �� Send your resume to: librariannmkrv@gmail.com�� OR�nagesh_doddamani(a)yahoo.co.in � � FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT� � CONTACT PERSON: �� N. B. DODDAMANI. HOD LIBRARY. NMKRV COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 3RD BLOCK, JAYANAGAR, BANGALORE -11 (0) 080 22446046 (M) 9880192360 Mahammad Rafi. M. H. Librarian. NMKRV College for Women 3rd block Jayanagar. Bangalore-11 Mobile:- 9740069587 mamya.mh(a)gmail.com

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Mumbai
by Ajay Kamble 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Ecole Mondiale World School Position : Librarian Location: Mumbai ** 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: For head the primary library. Interested candidates to apply online through our Website: www.ecolemondiale.org Under the section 'Career opening' for Mumbai. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. -- 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 Delhi
by Ajay Kamble 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

EMPI Business School Position : Librarian Location: Delhi ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Compensation Package will match the best in Industry. Subsidized campus Housing, School & Medical facilities are also available. EMPI Business School CSKM Complex, Satbari, Chattarpur, N. Delhi-74 Website: www.empiinida.com Email: empijobs(a)empi.ac.in Company Details: (AICTE Approved by Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India). EMPI, one of India's highly ranked, ISO 9000 Certified, AICTE, approved Residential Business School, conducting PGDM Study. -- 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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Two-Day National Level Workshop on Learning Management systems - Registration Date Extended
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Dear Sir / Madam, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology is organizing VTU sponsored Two-Day National Level Workshop on Learning Management systems (LMS) on March 26th & 27th 2010. This workshop facilitates the participants to organize an online learning environment and to create and conduct a course on the LMS using Moodle. It will be extremely useful to library and information science professionals as facilitators of information. Eminent personalities drawn from IISc., IIIT, Bangalore will be delivering lectures. Last Date of Registration is extended to 20/03/2010 For more details and to download brochure log on www.nagarjunaeducationsociety.com http://nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com/workshoponlms.htm Program Schedule: 26/03/2010 Inaugural Function: 09:30 am to 10:00 am First Session: 10:15 am to 11:15 am Introduction Design of a Course Second Session: 11:15 am to 12:15 pm E-Learning Third Session: 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm Introduction to Moodle Fourth Session: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Creation of Moodle in a PC or Laptop Fifth Session: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Creation of Resources on Moodle Part I 27/03/2010 First Session: 09:30 am to 10:30 am Creation of Resources on Moodle Part II Second Session: 10:30 am to 11:30 am Creation of Activities on Moodle Part I Third Session: 11:45 am to 01:00 pm Creation of Activities on Moodle Part II Fourth Session: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Communication in Moodle Valedictory 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm I request you to participate / depute your library / information centre staff to this two-day workshop and do the needful. Thanking You, Address for Communication: Dr. Dinesh K. S. Organizing Secretary & Librarian (Sl. Gr.), Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Venkatagirikote, Devanahalli, Bangalore District, PIN: 562 110. Phone: 09845102382 E-Mail: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University of Tennessee - Survey of Research articles Characteristics - help sought
by Shalini 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Dear Professional friends, I am passing on a request from a professional friend - Dr. Suzie Allard, for help in conducting a survey. The College of Communication and Information, University of Tennessee is conducting a research study investigating the perceived value of several research publication characteristics. Please help in getting the survey distributed to your researchers who are readers of scholarly articles Here is a personal request from one of the Principal Investigators - Dr. Suzie Allard. ******** We hope you will answer this important survey about the characteristics of journal articles and the relative value of those characteristics to you in your role as a reader of scholarly articles. Your answers will help us better understand what is important to scholars. The questionnaire takes about 20 minutes to complete. This study is being conducted by Carol Tenopir, Suzie Allard, and Ben Bates at the University of Tennessee, College of Communication and Information. If you have any questions about the study please contact research assistants Chris Caldwell at ccaldwe9(a)utk.edu or Ben Birch at wbirch(a)utk.edu . The questionnaire link is <http://survey.utk.edu/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=PRCSURVEY2> http://survey.utk.edu/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=PRCSURVEY2 Thank you for your help. ************************************************ Suzie Allard, Ph.D. Associate Professor & Assistant Director University of Tennessee College of Communication & Information School of Information Sciences 453 Communication Building Knoxville, TN 37996-0341 phone: 865.974.1369 fax: 865.974.4967 email: sallard(a)utk.edu --------- Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE Web Intelligence 2010 - Deadline coming up
by Shalini 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

Apologies for cross postings. As "WI Program Vice-Chairs", I am posting this. Thanks in advance for your support! Shalini Urs ---- ##################################################################### IEEE/WIC/ACM Intelligent Agent Technology 2010 CALL FOR PAPERS ##################################################################### 2010 IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology (IAT-10) August 31 - September 3, 2010, York University, Toronto, Canada http://www.yorku.ca/wiiat10 Sponsored By IEEE Computer Society Web Intelligence Consortium (WIC) Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) ################################################################## # Papers Due: *** March 26, 2010 *** # Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings # by the IEEE Computer Society Press. ################################################################## Topics of interest, include, but are not limited to: * Autonomy-Oriented Computing (AOC) - Autonomy-Oriented Modeling and Computing Methods - Complex Behavior Characterization - Complex Systems Modeling and Simulation - Emergent Behavior - Hard Computational Problem Solving - Large-Scale Systems Applications (e.g., Social, Policy, Sustainability, Brain Informatics (BI), and Web Intelligence (WI) Applications) - Nature-Inspired Computing - Regularities and Models of AOC - Self-Organization in Multi-Agent Systems - Self-Organized Complex Networks - Swarm or Collective Intelligence - Unconventional, Self-Organized Computing Paradigms * Autonomous Knowledge and Information Agents - Agent-Based Knowledge Discovery and Sharing - Autonomous Information Services - Distributed Data Mining - Distributed Knowledge Systems - Evolution of Topics, Trends, Knowledge Networks and Communities - Human-Agent Interaction - Information Filtering Agents - Knowledge Aggregation - Ontology-Based Services - Recommender Systems * Agent Systems Modeling and Methodology - Agent Interaction Protocols - Cognitive Architectures - Cognitive Modeling of Agents - Emotional Modeling - Fault-Tolerance in Multi-Agent Systems - Formal Framework for Multi-Agent Systems - Information Exchanges in Multi-Agent Systems - Learning and Self-Adaptation in Multi-Agent Systems - Mobile Agent Languages and Protocols - Multi-Agent Autonomic Architectures - Multi-Agent Coordination Techniques - Multi-Agent Planning - Neuroeconomics - Peer-to-Peer Models for Multi-Agent Systems - Social Interactions in Multi-Agent Systems - Task-Based Agent Context - Task-Oriented Agents * Distributed Problem Solving - Agent-Based Cloud Computing - Agent Networks in Distributed Problem Solving - Collective Group Behavior - Coordination and Cooperation - Distributed Intelligence - Distributed Search - Dynamics of Agent Groups and Populations - Efficiency and Complexity Issues - Market-Based Computing - Problem-Solving in Dynamic Environments * Autonomous Auctions and Negotiation - Agent-Based Marketplaces - Auction Markets - Combinatorial Auctions - Hybrid Negotiation - Integrative Negotiation - Mediating Agents - Pricing Agents * Applications - Agent-Based Assistants - Agent-Based Virtual Enterprise - Embodied Agents and Agent-Based Systems Applications - Games - Interface Agents - Knowledge and Data Intensive Systems - Perceptive Animated Interfaces - Scalability - Social Simulation (e.g., Social Behavior, Social Inference, Social Networks, and Social Norms) - Socially Situated Planning - Software and Pervasive Agents - Tools and Standards - Ubiquitous Systems and e-Technology Agents - Virtual Humans - XML-Based Agent Systems ----- Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ETD 2010 Conference: Call for Papers extended through March 15th
by Shalini 11 Mar '10

11 Mar '10

------Apologies for cross postings---- Dear Colleagues: The program committee for ETD 2010 has extended the deadline for submitting proposals for posters, papers, and presentations through Monday, March 15th. Please see the call for papers appended below or consult the Conference web site at https://conferences.tdl.org/utlibraries/etd2010. This year's conference will be hosted in Austin, Texas by the University of Texas Libraries and the Texas Digital Library. We will continue to add information to the web site as the conference takes shape. We look forward to hosting this international event and hope to see many of you in Austin this June! Most sincerely, Doug Barnett Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Provost University of Texas Libraries Phone: 512-495-4388 | Fax: 512-495-4347 dougbarnett(a)austin.utexas.edu | www.lib.utexas.edu ETD 2010: Collaboration, Innovation, Sustainability Last Call for Papers, Posters, Presentations & Tutorials Deadline for Abstract Submission: March 15, 2010 Themes: Collaboration, Innovation, Sustainability, Latin America ETD 2010 Call for Papers, Posters, Presentations and Tutorials On behalf of The Networked Digital Library of Theses <http://www.ndltd.org/> and Dissertations (NDLTD), and the University of Texas Libraries <http://www.lib.utexas.edu/> , we would like to invite you to submit a paper, poster or presentation for "ETD 2010: Collaboration, Innovation, Sustainability" - the 13th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations to be held June 16 - 18, 2010 at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, U.S.A. ETD 2010 will explore the issues of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in promoting ETDs, Institutional repositories and Open Access in the realm of scholarly communications. The NDLTD initiative consists of hundreds of contributing member universities, libraries, information organizations, consortia and individuals. Membership details are available on the NDLTD website and dues-paying members are offered a discount on the conference registration fee. The NDLTD's activities are focused on those who produce, manage, store and use electronic theses and dissertations in order to support the authoring, indexing, archiving, dissemination and retrieval of ETDs worldwide. Conference attendees typically include librarians, graduate school administrators, information technology professionals and graduate faculty, staff and students. "ETD 2010: Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability" is organized by the NDLTD, The University of Libraries, and the Texas Digital Library, with generous sponsorship provided by non-profit interest groups and corporations that produce hardware, software, and knowledge management solutions for digital archives and repositories. The purpose of "ETD 2010: Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability" will not only be to present research outcomes and demonstrate new developments and initiatives in the field of electronic theses and dissertations, but also to encourage even more universities around the world to become a part of the NDLTD and to promote free, open and long-term access to online scholarship. For institutions and individuals that are at the early stages of investigating how to operate and promote an ETD project or program, the conference will also offer a range of learning and networking opportunities within an international collegial atmosphere of a premier university for graduate professional education. THEMES Collaboration, Innovation, Sustainability, Latin America You are invited to submit proposals that address any of the following themes: COLLABORATIONS Projects in ETD and IR Collections. Topics may include the following areas: Consortium Projects in Open Access Institutional Repositories and University Communities Lessons Learned from recent campus deployments of ETDs: Case Studies Lessons Learned from established ETD programs: Case Studies National and International collaborations Use of Social Media for Self-Promotion INNOVATION ETDs, IRs. Topics may include the following areas: Preservation strategies/methods/workflows for ETDs Supplementary and supporting content Deploying new/emerging technologies in support of ETDs E-Science and the next generation of ETDs Standards Special Projects Tutorials for ETD submission/processing Cloud Computing and other Novel Approaches to Discovery Repository Services Commercial and Open Source Demonstrations SUSTAINABILITY ETD / IR System Providers and Users. Topics may include the following areas: Managing ETDs for the long term: Case Studies Experiences with Systems: Case Studies Issues and Solutions Submission Workflows Migration Workflows LATIN AMERICA ETD 2010 will feature a special focus on creating connections with Latin American institutions and ETD participants. Attendance and participation by individuals representing Latin American institutions is especially encouraged, and participants are invited to submit proposals on any aspect of ETDs and their practice or potential in Latin America. Abstract Proposal Requirements If you are interested in giving a paper or presentation, running a tutorial within a workshop, or contributing a poster, please read the following criteria: Submit a 200-300 word, structured abstract online via the Proposal Submission link on the ETD2010 web site http://conferences.tdl.org/utlibraries/etd2010. When you select the Proposal Submission link you will be taken to a sign in page. If you are affiliated with a Texas Digital Library member institution, use your institutional ID and password to log in. If your school is not listed, create your own account, and submit both abstracts and final paper submissions through this portal. Structured abstracts should be 200 - 300 words in length in a standard word processing format using a research abstract style that includes: Format: paper, poster or tutorial Title: of paper, poster, tutorial Authors: including institutional or corporate identity Length of presentation: 20 minutes or (for multiple presenters only) 1 hour Objective: the purpose of the project or development activity being described Methods: the way in which the project or development activity was undertaken Results: the key results of the project or development activity (successes and / or lessons learned) Conclusions: future plans, recommendations, etc. Papers, presentations, tutorials and posters will be selected on the basis of the following criteria: Relevance to the conference themes Significance of the content The extent to which the project/development activity is up to date/novel The extent to which the project/development activity could be transferable to other situations Dates and Procedures Authors will be able to use the <http://conferences.library.pitt.edu/ocs/submit.php?cf=7> portal to view abstract approval status and to upload revised versions of the abstract. Completed, final versions of abstracts for papers are due by Friday, March 15, 2010. Notification of paper/poster acceptances will be announced to authors on March 26, 2010. Final versions of research papers for conference proceedings must be deposited in the ETD2010 paper repository by May 26, 2010. Print poster presenters must also deposit a PDF version of the final poster or e-presentation by May 26, 2010 or bring the poster with them to the conference. Electronic poster presenters may submit a multimedia version of their "poster", approximately two minutes in length, with narrative. Each of the parallel sessions of the conference will contain a number of one-hour slots. In order to allow as broad a range of presentations as possible, individual speakers should aim to talk for 15-20 minutes (including questions). Multifaceted presentations involving a number of speakers may be submitted in the form of a one-hour session. Abstracts should be submitted via the ETD2010 paper repository. For further information about the submission procedure, please send email to: etd2010(a)austin.utexas.edu. Submission Information for Papers The template for papers may be downloaded from the ETD 2010 web <https://conferences.tdl.org/utlibraries/etd2010> site: Papers should be submitted by May 26, 2010 online via the via the Proposal Submission link on the ETD2010 web site http://conferences.tdl.org/utlibraries/etd2010. PowerPoint Presentations should be submitted by May 26, 2010 via the via the Proposal Submission link on the ETD2010 web site http://conferences.tdl.org/utlibraries/etd2010. Posters: Specifications for acceptable poster format and size are forthcoming. Please check here again for updates. For additional information about the submission procedure, please send email to: etd2010(a)austin.utexas.edu. Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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List for Additions/corrections if any
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

States of India those passed Public Libraries Act<http://publiclibraryindia.blogspot.com/2009/07/states-of-india-those-passed…> States of India those passed Public Libraries Act (legislation): - Tamil Nadu <http://www.tn.gov.in/kovailibrary/>, 1948 - Andhra Pradesh, 1960 - Karnataka <http://www.kar.nic.in/publib/>, 1965 - Maharashtra, 1967 - West Bengal <http://banglargranthagar.gov.in/>, 1979 - Manipur, 1988 - Kerala <http://www.statelibrary.kerala.gov.in/>, 1989 - Haryana, 1989 - Mizoram, 1993 - Goa, 1993 - Gujarat <http://sycd.gov.in/library/>, 2000 - Orissa <http://hkmsl.gov.in/>, 2000 - Rajasthan, 2005 - Uttar Pradesh, 2005 - Uttarakhand, 2005 - Pondicherry, 2007/2008 -- 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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NACLIN 2010 comes to Goa
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Dear Professionals, 13th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking - NACLIN 2010 will be held from June 15-18, 2010 at the BITS-Pilani,Goa Campus, organised by DELNET-Developing Library Network. The details are available at http://www.naclin.org/ The theme of the conference is "Revitalizing Libraries in a Global Village: High-end Technologies and Resource Management." Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian, Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa PIN 403 206 http://www.gopakumar.synthasite.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Delhi
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Position : Librarian KHADIJATUL KUBRA Girls Public School Location: Delhi ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: One post for each Category. Invites applications for the following vacancies. Besides possessing educational qualification as per CBSE norms, the candidates should have a commitment to the profession of true moral values and potential to provide academic leadership. Knowledge of Urdu will be considered as an additional qualification. Scale of pay and age limit as per Govt. norms. Only Female candidates with full details and two passport size photos may apply to the Manager latest by 25th March 2010. KHADIJATUL KUBRA Girls Public School 8/1, Jagabai, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025 Ph: 26982962, 24533855 Email at: kkgps(a)mail.org Company Details: An English Medium School established in 1985, recognised by the Directorate of Education, Delhi, as an unaided minority institution. -- 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 Gurgaon
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Position : Librarian Shiv Public Sr. Sec. School Location: Gurgaon ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to librarian. Additional Information: Affiliated to CBSE Application are invited from highly talented and experienced candidates. Pay as per CBSE norms Fluency in written & spoken English is essential. Apply Director: 0124-2362219 Sohna-122103 Distt. Gurgaon -- 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 Noida/Greater Noida
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Position : Librarian M.A.F ACADEMY 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to librarian. Additional Information: Application forms can be collected from school office between 8.00 am & 2.00 pm on all working days. Last date for submission of form is 13/03/10. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. A-43, Sector-62, Noida Ph: 01202400522, 6545202 -- 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 Delhi
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Position : Librarian Hillwoods Academy Location: Delhi ** Key Skills: Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work regarding to 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: Interested Lady candidates for the above mentioned posts may apply within a week with resume and latest passport size photograph to The Principal on the school Address: HILLWOODS ACADEMY G-Block, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092 Ph.: 011-22524856 E-mail: ha_academy(a)yahoo.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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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Patna
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Position : Librarian RADIANT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Patna ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Proficiency in English communication is essential. Qualification & Salary as per CBSE norms. Higher Start For Highly Qualified & Experienced Candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Apply within Seven days with resume and latest photograph to: The Chairman, RADIANT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Saguna More, Cantt Road Khagaul, Patna (Bihar) Pin-801105 Ph.: 06115-231449 / 231450 / 0612-3244242 Email: school_radiant(a)yahoo.co.in Website: www.radiantpatna.in Company Details: Affiliated to C.B.S.E., Delhi and An ISO 9001:2008 Certified School. -- 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 Librarian / Assistant Librarian at Kolkata
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Position : Librarian and Assistant Librarian BRAINWARE GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS Location: Kolkata ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian & Assistant Librarian. Additional Information: M.Lib./ B.Lib. With adequate experience. Send your updated CV mentioning post applied for within 7 days at: Email: sdet(a)brainware-india.com Those who have already applied need not apply again. SABITA DEVI EDUCATION TRUST Y8, Block EP, Sector V Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091 Ph.: 9831960033 -- 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 Librarian in Pune
by Ajay Kamble 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Position : Librarian NAVSAHYADRI EDUCATION SOCIETY's GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS Location: Pune ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Faculty of Management Invited from eligible candidates in our proposed Integrated Campus, namely Navsahyadri Education Society's Group of Institutions (Engineering, MBA, & PGDM) at Gat No.69,70,71 Naigaon, Tal Bhor, Dist Pune 412213 from academic year 2010-11. Qualification & Pay Scales will be as per AICTE, Govt. of Maharashtra & University of Pune. Interested eligible candidates should send their application comprising of complete bio-data with two passport size photographs and attested photocopy of all the relevant certificates/testimonials within 15 days to: The President, Navsahyadri Education Society, on the city office address given above. City Office: S.No. 75, Shop no.16, Wondercity Katraj Pune 411046 Ph. No.: 02026959067 / 9860822227 Fax No.: 02026959067 -- 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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Eligibility for Information Scientist
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Respected Sir, I would like to pay your attention for the eligibility of Information Scientist post advertised by NEHU University. Sir i simply wanted to say their is a difference in Eligibility requirements in BHU and NEHU university although both are Central University. In my opinion the person who is having (PGDCA+MLIB) and few years experience could able to do all the ICT based works related to Library.Since i have working experience in reach and big libraries like IITK and BHU i can give the above statement. Kindly think over it for the benefits of LIS professionals and to make LIS Professionals strong enough to handle the libraries without computer professionals. Further i would like to say your Library site is very informative and well organized specially using widget meeb for chatting. Please visit our site http://lishelp.ning.com to Join with us and also motive your other staff to join us. On Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:15:51 +0530 wrote >All Respected concerned persons With a great panic i am forwarding this mail to u. recently BHU (central university) advertised for the post of information scientist with a qualification from library science and computer science. maharshi dayanand university rohtak also advertise for the same post for which educational qualification was MLISc and MCA. The contradiction is that NEHU, shillong (central university) also advertised for the same post but the dilema is that they require the qualification from computer science only i,e. MCA or Btech. The question which i want raise through this forum is that why such ambiguity is their in the educational qualification for the post, all though both are central university. moreover such act demoralise the spirit of young library professional in india. kindly help in this matter which will help in the growth of our profession . the Official advertisment of all the aforsaid university is enclosed for your kind action. Also provide me gazette notification or any kind of official notification for the aforesaid post, if any. Thanking you waiting egarly 4r ur reply.......... jai mohan 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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Sub: Information required regarding staff in a univetsity Library
by Deepak Sharma 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Dear Forum Members, Our Institute is going to be university from the session 2010-11.We have strated teh hiring process for the University library. Could anyone please tell me the exact details of Staff, designation, salaries etc. With regards -- 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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DELNET
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

DELNET. Applications are invited for the post of Senior Network Assistant. Candidates with a Masters in Library and Information Science and MBA or MCA or BE Electronics degree plus a good command over spoken and written English may apply with complete details of qualifications and experience to Director, DELNET, New Delhi through email [ hkkaul(a)gmail.com and director(a)delnet.ren.nic.in] within ten days. Salary as per qualifications and experience. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A rare and unique function - Thanks one and all
by Arunachalam Hariharan 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

The SALIS journals release function was held on 6March 2010 at ICSA Seminar Hall, Egmore, Chennai, between 6 P.M and 8.P.M. The programme was started with the invocation by Mrs. Kamatchi, Librarian, NKR College of Education for Women. Mr. A. Hariharan, President, SALIS in his welcome address, highlighted the various objectives of SALIS, programmes being organized, publications of SALIS, etc. He also mentioned on the SALIS honoring the professionals by way of awards, certificate of appreciations, etc. He mentioned the efforts taken by SALIS in filling up the vacant posts of Librarians in Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu. Mr. Hariharan also requested the Presidents of the Madras Library Association (MALA), Tamil Nadu Library Association (TLA), Head Dept Library and Information Science, SALIS, other senior professionals to take up the issue of appointing professional Librarians in schools to effectively disseminate the library services to the school children on one hand and also to solve the unemployment problem faced by Librarians on the other hand. A representation on the same (appointing librarians in schools in phased manner) was handed over by the Presidents of MALA, TLA and SALIS to the Director, Public Library later in the function. They requested the Director, Public Library to use his good office to do the needful. Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras and Editor-in-chief of the SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science (SJLIS) briefed on the journal and spoke on the various activities of SALIS. Mr. M. Mandhirasalam, Sr. Dy. Librarian, KCT, Coimbatore & Editor, SALIS Journal of Information Management and Technology (SJIMT) spoke on the scope and objectives of SJIMT. Mr. Karl Pechatscheck. Director, Goethe-Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai who is the chief guest of the function, released the SALIS journals and delivered his address. He narrated the role of library and LIS professionals and appreciated the efforts taken by SALIS in organizing various programmes for the benefit of the library professionals and the society. Mr. G. Arivoli, Director, Directorate of Public Libraries, Chennai received the first copy of both the SALIS journals and in his special address, spoke on various efforts taken by the Government of Tamil Nadu for the upcoming Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. He also pointed out that the Government is showing keen interest in uplifting the library and its activities. He also informed the gathering that the Tamil Nadu Government is shortly announcing the recruitment notice for around 200 posts for the Anna Centenary Library. He also mentioned that the vacancies in the public libraries will be filled up soon. Mr. Karl Pechatscheck and Mr. G. Arivoli presented mementoes and shawls to the retired professionals and Ph.D. awardees. The following retired people were honored and felicitated: Mr. N. Avadaiappan Dr. Manorama Srinath. Mrs. Chitra M Hariharan Dr. K. Nithyanandam Dr. Bhavathi Senthil Murugan The following Ph.D awardees were honored and felicitated: Dr. G. Krishnamoorthy Dr. A. Thirunavukarasu Dr. K. Chinnasamy Dr. R. Ramasamy Dr. L. Rajendran Dr. G. Rathinasabapathy Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan Dr. M. Rajendran Dr. M. Mymoon Dr. P. Rajendran Dr. K. Sivasamy Dr. P. Yesudoss Dr. Paul Pandian Dr. S.K. Ashok Kumar Dr. S. Muralidhar Dr. P. Panneerselvam Dr. S. Surianarayanan Dr. K. Vinitha Dr. C. Martin Arockiasamy Dr. E. Kanniyappan Dr. Bhavathy Dr. K. Paul Raj The following senior professional colleagues spoke on the occasion and expressed their wishes and opinions: Mrs. Vijaya K Sundaram. President, MALA. Dr. R. Ramasamy. RRLF & President, TLA, Dr. Manorama Srinath, Rtd. Professor, DLIS, University of Madras. Dr. A. Amudhavalli. Professor and Head, DLIS, University of Madras, Mr. N. Avadaiappan, Former Director, Connemara Public Library & Special Officer, Anna Centenary Library, Chennai, Dr. K. Nithyanandam, Former Director, Anna University Library, Chennai, Dr. G. Krishnamoorthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai, Dr. S. Surianarayanan, Vice-President, SALIS, Dr. S. Muralidhar, Scientist, CVRDE (DRDO), Chennai & Co-Editor-in-Chief, SJLIS. Mrs. Vijaya K Sundaram appreciated the initiatives of SALIS. Dr. R. Ramasamy suggested publishing more articles on public libraries. Prof. A. Amudhavalli stressed on the need for quality research and also suggested to adopt strict referring practice before publication of articles in journals so as to maintain the quality of the journal. Prof. Manorama Srinath stressed on the need for co-operation among the professionals and congratulated SALIS for its activities. Mr. N. Avadaiappan expressed the need for abolishing the Professor-in-charge post in University Libraries to make the University Librarians more competent in library development and also in discharging the library services. He also stressed on the need for appointment of professional librarians in schools. G. Krishnamoorthy spoke on the status of the librarians and requested to change the designations. Dr. K. Nithyanandam appreciated the initiatives of SALIS in honoring the professionals. Dr.S. Surianarayanan suggested appointing librarians from primary schools onwards. Dr. S. Muralidhar suggested starting a School of Excellence to train the LIS professionals at Anna Centenary Library. Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Librarian, BSA Crescent University, Chennai & Secretary, SALIS, Chennai Chapter proposed vote of thanks The programme ended with National Anthem. A few publications of SALIS were presented to the Director, Pubic Library for the Anna Centenary Library. Around 100 professionals from Chennai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchi, Coimbatore, Erode and Karaikudi participated in the function. Mrs. V. SakthiRegha, Dr. K. Vintha, Mrs. Usha Devi and Mrs. Chitra were the event managers. SALIS thanks everyone who have involved directly & indirectly for the grand success of this unique and rare function. SALIS B2-Solai Apartment Mount-Poonamallee Road (opp.to.MGR Garden) Chennai - 600 116 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All
by * Mukesh - Monitor * 07 Mar '10

07 Mar '10

Dear Professionals Here is a new book which tells the world that librarians and archivists were nothing less than some of the finest professionals-not to mention the most interesting people i may know ! Please go through the book details below: This Book Is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All In This Book is Overdue!, acclaimed author Marilyn Johnson celebrates libraries and librarians, and, as she did in her popular first book, The Dead Beat, discovers offbeat and eloquent characters in the quietest corners. In defiance of doomsayers, Johnson finds librarians more vital and necessary than ever, as they fuse the tools of the digital age with love for the written word and the enduring values of truth, service to all, and free speech. This Book Is Overdue! is a romp through the ranks of information professionals who organize our messy world and offer old-fashioned human help through the maze. http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780061431609/This_Book_Is_Overdue/index… Happy Reading ! Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services http://books.monitorinfo.com http://twitter.com/BooksMonitor -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO releases new publication on linguistic diversity in the Internet
by Puna Das 06 Mar '10

06 Mar '10

UNESCO releases new publication on linguistic diversity in the Internet 04-03-2010 (Paris) UNESCO, together with FUNREDES and the Union Latine, launches Twelve years of measuring linguistic diversity in the Internet: balance and perspectives. Written by Daniel Pimienta, Daniel Prado and Alvaro Blanco, this publication is an update to the previous UNESCO study on this subject that was issued for the World Summit on the Information Society in 2005. FUNREDES and Union Latine have designed an original research method to measure linguistic diversity in cyberspace. The aim was to use search engines and a sample of word-concepts to measure the proportionate presence of these concepts in their various linguistic equivalences. Research, undertaken from 1996 to 2008, enabled interesting indicators to be built to measure linguistic diversity. The paper describes the research method and its results, advantages and limitations. It also provides an overview of existing alternative methods and results, for comparison. The paper concludes with the examination of different perspectives in the field which have in the past been considered to have been characterized by a lack of scientific rigor. This has led to some misinformation about the dominant presence of English on the Web. It is a topic that is only now slowly attracting due attention from international organizations and the academic world. The publication is currently available in English and French, for free download in PDF format: click here http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29594&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… . Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29595&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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Article Request
by Veeru 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Dear all, Can anyone provide this article For Our Research Scholar need this article. Title: *Piezoelectric Fiber Composites with Interdigitated Electrodes Author: **Nesbitt W. Hagood Source: *J*ournal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 8, No. 11, 903-919 (1997) * * * -- 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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Project Assistant &Trainees for BI Library : Walk-in Interview(No virus check: exceeding max content size)
by Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst. 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Dear Moderator Pl. ciculate thru lisforum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends ADVT. NO. BI/LIB/29/2009-10 Walk-in-Interview will be held on 11th March 2010 from 10:30 a.m. at the Centenary Campus of Bose Institute, P-1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII M, Kolkata- 700 054 for the following temporary positions. The initial engagement will be for a period of six (06) months, renewable for a maximum period of one (01) year on satisfactory performance. Details : www.boseinst.ernet.in 1. Position : Library Project Assistant seven (07) Qualification : M.LISc. / ADISc. Degree or B.LISc. with Master Degree in any discipline or with minimum one year experience in any Library Computerization Project. Experience : Working knowledge of Library Software : CDS / ISIS & WINISIS of UNESCO, Knowledge of Digitization (D-space / E-prints Software) at least one year. Consolidated Remuneration : Rs.9,000/- p.m. Age : below 35 years. 2. Position : Library Trainee three (03) Qualification : B.LISc. Experience : Working knowledge of CDS / ISIS / WINISIS Software at least six months. Consolidated Remuneration : Rs.8,000/- p.m. Age : below 30 years. Please bring to the notice of your students. We look forward to your kind cooperation. With kind regards. Yours sincerely, ======================================================================== DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in =============================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Knol Encyclopaedia of Library and Information Science
by Badan Barman 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Respected forum members, We are trying to develop an online Encyclopedia of LIS over Knol platform. You are requested to contribute towards it. You can write your articles independently over the knol and submit it for inclusion in the encyclopedia by sending an email to me or by commenting bellow the encyclopedia. You can also collaborate with the existing authors in some articles. For more information please do visit: http://knol.google.com/k/knol-encyclopaedia-of-library-and-information-scie… http://knol.google.com/k/knol-encyclopaedia-of-library-and-information-scie… 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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Today's vacancy for the post of Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Delhi Public School Post : Librarian Location: Lucknow ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to librarian. Additional Information: B.Lib with experience would be preferred. For DPS Jankipuram Note: Candidates with good English communication skills & computer literacy would be preferred. Apply within 5 days. Forms available in the respective school offices. For further inquiries contact: Eldeco Colony, Udyan II, Raksha Khand, Rai Bareilly Road. Ph: 2440194, 2442423 Email: dpseldeco(a)rediffmail.com OR Sector-6, Jankipuram Extn. Ph: 0522-3262724 Email: dpsjankipuram(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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Reminder: Monthly Lecture of Karnataka State Library Association(KALA)
by Francis Jayakanth 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Dear All, On behalf of KALA and SRELS, I cordially invite you for the next monthly lecture of KALA to be held on Saturday 6th March 2010. This lecture is being organized in collaboration with Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS). The details of the lecture are given below: Title: User Interfaces in Indian Languages: Some Experiments and Experiences, by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science by SRELS Team Venue: Karnataka State Library Association, #702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010 Date & Time: Saturday, 06 March 2010 at 5.30 P.M. Abstract: Presentation relating to and based on the work of the SRELS team during the past six months to develop Indian language (Kannada and Tamil) user interfaces to Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) collections. This project has been assigned to and supported by eIFL, Netherlands. It is part of the South Asia GSDL Network development Programme. The team will present some of the language collections developed under the project; the steps in the preparation of the interfaces and related problems and issues; and collaboration with the GSDL team at the University of Waikato in New Zealand With best regards, - Francis for KALA

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Schedule Processes in LIBSYS software – Your Experience
by praba 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Dear Friends, We have been using the LIBSYS software in our library. We are adding the new books and editing some old records if there is error or change. After this we are doing manually rebuild inverted files and update inverted files for indexing. Instead of doing this process manually there is another option in LIBSYS called Schedule Processes. If you set the time for updating, for example 10 p.m., everyday it has to do this update automatically. We would like to know from people those who are using the LIBSYS, any of you used this utility and also what is your experience in installing the utility and the problems if any? With regards, Christina Birdie IIAP, Bangalore -- 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 Ajay Kamble 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Dr. K. N. Modi Foundation Position : Librarian Location: OTHERS(Modinagar) ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to librarian. Additional Information: Walk in Interview: on 8th March, 2010 At: Centre for Management Development Modinagar-201204, (U.P.) Tel: 09897782204 >From 9.30 am to 2.00 pm Candidates may also send their Bio-Data along with certificates and two coloured photographs by post to: Registrar at Dr. K.N. Modi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Modinagar-201204 OR E-mail: mailurcv(a)knmodifoundation.com Company Details: 25 Campuses in 150 Acres Land 36,000 students 650+ Faculty 45 Professional Courses 5560+ Placements 9000+ Girls Students 45 Kms from Delhi in NCR. -- 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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Kuvempu University national conference 12-13 March 2010
by Drbalabhim Shankarappa Biradar 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Dear Moderator, I request you to publish this message on LIS forum Dear Professionals I am happy to invite you to national conference to be held on 12-13 March 2010. Inaugural function: 12th MArch 2010 at 10 AM Chief Guest Prof. N. Prabhu Dev Hon’bleVice-Chancellor Bangalore University, Bangalore Key-note address Dr.H.S.Siddamallaiah Principal Librarian NIMHANS, Bangalore Guest of Honour Dr.A.L. Moorthy Director, DESIDOC, DRDO, Delhi President Prof. B.S. Sherigara Hon’bleVice-Chancellor Kuvempu University Venue: Prof.S.P. Hiremath Hall Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri All are cordially Invited ------------------------------------------ Dr. B.S.Biradar Professor and Chairman Dept. of Library and Information Science Kuvempu University Jnanasahyadri Shankaraghatta-577 451 Karnataka,India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Librarian / Assistant Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

MVN EDUCATION CITY Post : Librarian / Assistant Librarian Location: OTHERS(Palwal (Hry)) ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to librarian. Additional Information: Qualification & Experience as per MDU/AICTE revised norms. You can collect application forms from college campus during working hours or apply on prescribed form available at www.mvneducation.com Bachelor Accommodation available Salary will not be a limiting factor for deserving candidates. Send your CV's through e-mail or post at the below address with two passport size photographs or apply on prescribed form at Website by 18.03.2010. The Director, MVN Education City 74th K.M Stone NH-2, Aurangabad, Palwal (Hry) Cell: 09253306906 Telefax: 01275-270804 E-mail: mvncampus(a)mvneducation.com Company Details: Gopal Sharma Modern Vidya Niketan Instt. Of Engg. & Tech. Les Filles MVN Institute of Engg. & Tech. (For Women) MVN Business School (PGDM) Approved by AICTE and Affiliated to M.D. University. Rohtak (ISO 9001: 2008 Certified). -- 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 Jobs
by Ajay Kamble 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY Location: OTHERS(Rae Bareli, (U.P.)) ** 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 - 2 yrs. ** Job Details: Role requires handling the work related to Librarian. Additional Information: Non Academic Staff Positions Applications are invited for the posts. For the Job description, eligibility criteria, etc. and download the application form please visit us at: www.rgipt.ac.in (Click Media Releases) RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY Rae Bareli, (U.P.) Company Details: Institute of National Importance Established under the Act of Parliament. -- 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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Ministry would try and introduce the Bill for the creation of the National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER)
by Goutam Biswas 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

New Delhi: A draft cabinet note for the creation of an overarching regulatory body in the higher education section has been prepared and circulated across ministries for consultations, Kapil Sibal, Union minister for human resource development, said at a press conference on Thursday. Setting agenda: Union minister for HRD Kapil Sibal, with MoS Purandeshwari Devi, briefs the press in New Delhi on Thursday. Subhav Shukla / PTI Sibal said the ministry would try and introduce the Bill for the creation of the National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) in the next session of Parliament. A task force to aid and suggest measures for setting up a regulatory body has also been set up. NCHER is being set up on the recommendation of the Yash Pal committee. The committee, which was set up to suggest reforms in the higher education sector, had also recommended that the commission be a constitutional entity to ensure the absolute autonomy along the lines of the Election Commission of India. The suggestion has however been rejected by the Prime Minister’s Office, which has been studying the ministry’s proposal to amend the Constitution for setting up the regulatory body, saying the it should not be used for regulatory purposes, a source said. “It has been a setback because our report (on NCHER) wanted to leave no loopholes that would put the regulator at the risk of political influence,’’ a member of the Yash Pal committee said, requesting anonymity. NCHER, once set up, will replace and subsume the University Grants Commission, the All India Council for Technical Education and the National Council for Teachers Education, which have thus far regulated the higher education sector in India. The HRD ministry had earlier proposed bringing a Bill to set up the NCHER after the Constitution was amended. -- Goutam Biswas University Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal,India. MOBILE NO + 91 9831092149 , Phone:(Office) (033) 2582-8220/8293/8750 (Extn.338); Fax: (91) 033-2582 8282 Email: goutambiswas8(a)gmail.com; Website: http://www.goutambiswasresearch.yolasite.com/ -- Goutam Biswas University Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal,India. MOBILE NO + 91 9831092149 , Phone:(Office) (033) 2582-8220/8293/8750 (Extn.338); Fax: (91) 033-2582 8282 Email: goutambiswas8(a)gmail.com; Website: http://www.goutambiswasresearch.yolasite.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Selected candidates meeting
by Ravindra Rajan S N 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Subject: Selected candidates meeting Dear Friends, Congradulations to all. It is here by informed to all K.P.S.C selected candidates for F.G.C Colleges 167 posts, this week on 06-03-10 saturday, 3.00 P.M at Karnataka State Central Library, Cubbon Park. We meet and discussion about our Appointment and other related issues. All of u come and participant and share ur feelings. Yours truly, S.N.Ravindra Rajan Librarian M.S.Ramaiah College of Law Bengaluru-54 99005 38709 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two day National Conference ( Inter Disciplinary): Call for Papers
by priya gopalkrishna kaimal 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

The Bombay Teachers Training College has been preparing professional Educators for the last 40 years. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and recognized by NCTE. It is one of the Institutions under umbrella of the prestigious Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board. The college is orgnizing National Level UGC sponsored conference on 6th and 7th April, 2010. Theme Of the Conference Landscapes of Learning: A celebration of Diversity The landscape of Learning have already changed over the last decade. Learners being their own individual approach, talents and interests to the learning situation. The context in which some one grows and develops has an important impact on learning. We have few teaching models that appropriately accommodate both consistent educational values and human diversity. Objectives of the conference 1. To create an awareness among the target group about uniformity and diversity in education. 2. To redefine the fundamentals of quality in the educational process and learning outcomes. 3. To foster leadership for human excellence in a multi-cultural competitive society. 4. To develop a multi-cultural approach to education. 5. To explore the potentials of new synergies of education. Sub themes : 1. Striving for Quality Quality is a fundamental consideration at all levels of educational planning and policy making. Quality needs to be identified, strived for and evaluated in terms of learning outcomes 2. Pathways to Life long Learning The field of education encompasses adult, continuing vocational and school education at all levels. Despite the diversity, some features like competency based training, inputs into curriculum design and specific skills development are common. 3. Dimensions of Leadership for Human Excellence Within our multicultural competitive societies the role of education is vital importance to the future of individual and collective development of the world. Leadership is key to the transformation and development of Humanity. 4. Cultural Perspectives for Learning for tomorrow Multiculturalism respects cultural variations rather than requiring that dominant culture assimilate the various cultures. It holds that certain shared cultural tenets are important to society as a whole, but that some cultural differences are important, too. 5. New synergies in education The potential for these linkups are immense, synergies between entities need to be explored to bring quality to educational systems. Target Group The target group is teachers at all levels, student teachers, administrators, teacher educators, researchers, corporate sector, policy workers, curriculum developers and professionals interested in teaching learning process. Submission of Abstract and Paper The participants are requested to send their abstract and paper not exceeding 250 words and the complete paper 1500 words as an e-mail attachment in DOC format or on a CD through post or courier at the college address to reach on or before 31.03.2010. Contact Persons: Mrs. Meenakshi Lath: Email: meenakshilath(a)hotmail.com Dr. Rajeev. I. Jha Email: rajeevmukul(a)indiatimes.com Mr. Bhagwan Balani: 9869252901 E-mail: nationalconference.bttc(a)gmail.com Priya R Pillai Mobile:0091-9930913750 Office:0091-22-22047160 Fax :0091-22-28562999 Mail :priyapillai32@gmail.com/bttclibrary@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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Pay structure and carrier advancemt in IITs library
by Librarian ITBHU 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Dear professionals, Kindly inform me about the pay structure of IITs library professionals particularly of Asstt. Librarians and Dy. Librarians. Is their any carrier advancement scheme for Asstt. Librarian and Dy. Librarians like university library system. If yes, then what is the time span. Are the Asstt. Librarian and Dy. librarians are under non vaccational teaching and getting AGP of Rs. 6000/ and 8000/- like university system. -- Thanks and Regards! Navin Upadhyay Librarian Main Library, IT BHU, Varanasi, UP (India) Tel: 0542-2307006 09794662333 (M) Mail ID: librarian(a)itbhu.ac.in nubhuit(a)rediffmail.com Institute Website : www.itbhu.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Karnataka State College Librarians’ Association and the importance of accountability
by Vasanth 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Dear Sir/madam, Recently we all the college librarians were trained for five days on various aspects of technologies which can be used for our day to day activities in our libraries in Gulbarga University in collaboration with the Department of Collegiate Education. The Karnataka State Librarians Association (KSCLA) was solely responsible for planning and making it a useful event. The president and the other office bearers must be congratulated for the good job they have done. On the other front we have to be critical of the conduct of the association in certain matters in the interest of stakeholders and the profession at large. As a college librarian it is proud that we have professional organization to protect the interest of the librarians but it has to be more transparent and proactive but not limited to mere felicitation. Why this has been discussed here is in last August the whole librarians’ day was dedicated to felicitation. Chief Guests were hardly left any time to speak on the issues important for the profession. In Gulbarga we all the participants were asked to subscribe “College News” brought out by the association and we did subscribe the magazine. It was not distributed as promised by the office bearers of the association and later they told us that it was posted to your personal address so far it has not reached us. There may be genuine reasons for not posting it. But for the growth of the association it is important to stand for what they promised us. There will be a meeting of college librarian on 5th March 2010 in Mysore. They have asked all the college librarian to come with certain amount of money and the agenda is to discuss six pay commission pay scale and other matters. There are other organizations to look into the matter. There are other problems in college libraries let us fight for that. There is no space for libraries in most of the colleges. Let us fight for providing space for libraries. Financial capital is important but it is intellectual capital we need for association to grow. Collect fund once in year or twice, time and again brought out the balance sheet, inform all the stakeholders involved in about the status. Organize talk by eminent personalities on important issues librarians are facing, associate with other library organizations to expand its scope and activities. [Views are personal] ------------------------- 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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Post of Library Trainees at Physical Research Laboratory
by Veeru 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Dear professionals, *PHYSICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (A UNIT OF DEPT. OF SPACE, GOVT. OF INDIA) NAVRANGPURA, AHMEDABAD - 380 009. INDIA. (Advt. No. 03/2010)* PRL desires to engage Library Trainees for its Libraries in Ahmedabad (*4 Trainees)* and Udaipur (*1 Trainee*) for one year. Qualification: Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences (above 55% marks). Certificate/Diploma in Computer Applications desirable. Candidates appearing for final year exams (i.e. of 2010) for Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences may also apply. However, their final selection will be subject to declaration of final year result and meeting the advertised norms. *Stipend*: Rs.8000/- per month. Age limit: 26 years as on 31/01/2010; relaxable for SC/ST by 5 Years/ OBC by 3 years/ Persons with Disabilities by 5 Years(over & above relaxation of 5 years & 3 years for SC/ST & OBC respectively), as per GOI rules. Candidates may visit our website*: www.prl.res.in* (OpportunitiesJob vacancies) to register their *applications on-line between 19/02/2010 and 08/03/2010. Applications will be received on-line only*. Applications received other than online shall be summarily rejected. Upon registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Format & Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference & should not be sent to us unless asked for. Candidates may note that the above position is purely temporary and does not lead to permanent absorption of the candidates in the Laboratory. The candidates will not be treated on par with regular employees of PRL and shall have no right to claim implicit or explicit for their absorption or regularization. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. No interim correspondence will be entertained. Candidates how have already availed/being availing Traineeship at PRL, need not to apply. *Last Date:* 8/3/2010. *More:* http://www.prl.res.in/~recruit/libtr/advt.pdf<http://www.prl.res.in/%7Erecruit/libtr/advt.pdf> -- 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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Application invited
by Swati Gajakose 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

On behalf of Jnanapravaha, centre for cultural studies, Queens Mansion, 3rd Floor, A. K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai Applications are invited for the post of Librarian. Freshers may apply. Interested candidates may send their resume and other relevant documents to drrashmipoddar(a)hotmail.com The applications should reach on or before 15th March 2010 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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Vacancies in British Library
by shankergouda malipatil 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Jobs in British Library (Bangalore) Posts: 3 Qualification: MLISC With minimum aggregate of 55% Job Location: Bangalore Experience: 2 Years Salary: 2,60,700 per annual More Information Visit: www.britishcouncil.org.in/careers -- Shankergouda.B.Malipatil Project Graduate Trainee ICAST, NAL Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Workshop on Social Network Analysis, April 7-9, 2010, Mysore
by Roopa 03 Mar '10

03 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 in spurring 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 (Accommodation available on twin sharing mode for 4 nights at Rs. 4000/-) 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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Please circulated this message
by Goutam Biswas 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

International Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 2 (1), pp.001– 010, February 2010 © 2010 Academic Journals * Full Length Research Paper* *An evaluative study on the open source digital library softwares for institutional repository: Special reference to Dspace and greenstone digital library* *Goutam Biswas* and Dibyendu Paul* Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India. *Corresponding author. E-mail: goutambiswas8(a)gmail.com Accepted 5 November, 2009 * Abstract* The Dspace and Greenstone Digital Library Software have helped spread the practical impact of digital library technology throughout the world, with particular emphasis on developing countries. As Dspace and Greenstone enters its second decade, this article takes a retrospective look at its development, the challenges that have been faced, and the lessons that have been learned in developing and deploying a comprehensive open-source system for the construction of digital libraries internationally. Open source digital library packages are gaining popularity nowadays. To build a digital library under economical conditions open source software is preferable. This paper tries to identify the extent of adoption of open source digital library software packages in various organizations through an online survey. In this paper an on line survey has been done to find out the usability of these open source digital library software. It lays down the findings from the survey. In this paper also try to compare with the features of this popular OSS digital library software. * Key words:* Open source software, digital library, greenstone digital library, Dspace. Link for full Paper: * http://www.academicjournals.org/ijlis/PDF/pdf2010/Feb/Biswas%20and%20Paul.p… -- * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Goutam Biswas University Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal,India. MOBILE NO + 91 9831092149 , Phone:(Office) (033) 2582-8220/8293/8750 (Extn.338); Fax: (91) 033-2582 8282 Email: goutambiswas8(a)gmail.com; Website: http://www.goutambiswasresearch.yolasite.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Do you know what is ipl2 ?
by Sangeeta Narang 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

Dear professionals, This is to bring to your knowledge that *ipl2** *is by the the result of merger of our long time favourite site the Librarians' Internet Index (LII) and the Internet Public Library (IPL) . More can be searched at: http://www.ipl.org/ Sangeeta Narang Librarian Gd-I AIIMS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for inclusion
by Muralidharan, Padma (ELS-DEL) 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Dear Lis Forum Manager. Could you please include this in your next newsletter? NASI-SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS 2009 In a short ceremony, held at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi on the 19th of February, 2010, ten winners from six subject disciplines were awarded the NASI SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS. The Honourable Minister of State, Shri Prithviraj Chauhan, gave away the awards to the winners. ELSEVIER and NASI (National Academy of Sciences,India) congratulate the winners and thank all the young intelligentsia who applied for the award. Further information about the winners can be had from Elsevier's (http://southasia.elsevier.com) and NASI's (http://nasi.nic.in) Further information can be had from Padma Muralidharan at p.muralidharan(a)elsevier.com <mailto:p.muralidharan@elsevier.com> Thanks & regards, Padma Muralidharan Senior Manager - Account Development Elsevier India (Science & Technology) 14th Floor, Building 10B, DLF Cyber City, Phase II Gurgaon - 122 002 Email : p.muralidharan(a)elsevier.com Phone : +91-124-4774202 l +91-9810739993 For all information regarding Elsevier, please visit http://southasia.elsevier.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- This communication is confidential and may be privileged. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this message by mistake, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICRIER Working Paper "Socio-Economic Impact of Mobile Phones on Indian Agriculture"
by Puna Das 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

ICRIER Working Paper No. 246 Socio-Economic Impact of Mobile Phones on Indian Agriculture by Surabhi Mittal Sanjay Gandhi Gaurav Tripathi ABSTRACT Information asymmetry acts as one of the major constraints on the growth of agricultural productivity in India. The more rapid growth of mobile telephony as compared to fixed line telephony and the recent introduction of mobile-enabled information services provide a means to overcome existing information asymmetry. It also helps, at least partially, to bridge the gap between the availability and delivery of agricultural inputs and agriculture infrastructure. This paper investigates a series of questions that explore this topic: What kinds of information do farmers value the most to improve agricultural productivity? Do mobile phones and mobile-enabled agricultural services have an impact on agriculture? What are the factors that impede the realisation of the full productivity enhancing potential of mobile phones? The study found evidence that mobiles are being used in ways which contribute to productivity enhancement. As mobile penetration continues to increase among farming communities and information services continue to adapt and proliferate, the scope exists for a much greater rural productivity impact in the future. However, to leverage the full potential of information dissemination enabled by mobile telephony will require significant improvements in supporting infrastructure and capacity building amongst farmers to enable them to use the information they access effectively. Full text in PDF: http://www.icrier.org/publication/working_papers_246.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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SALIS Seminar on Emerging Technologies in Digital Libraries and e-Learning
by Arunachalam Hariharan 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Emerging Technologies in Digital Libraries and e-Learning Organized by K.L.N.Collegeof Information Technology , Pottapalayam, Madurai & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), MaduraiChapter Date: 13th March 2010 K.L.N.COLLEGEOF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Registration fee: Library Professional & others: Rs.200/- Library Science Students: Rs.150/- (Fee includes course kit, certificate, lunch & tea) The Registration fee is to be paid through demand draft drawn in favour of “The Principal, K.L.N.Collegeof Information Technology”, Payable at Madurai. Spot Registration will also be made For further details, please contact: Sri. A.G. GANESAN Organizing Secretary & Librarian K.L.N.Collegeof Information Technology Pottapalayam- 630 611, Sivagangai Dist, TN. Mobile: 09843740240/09486026488) Ph(off) : 0452 – 6562566,6454167 E.Mail: ganeshanag@yahoo. com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Travel Scholarships available for ETD 2010
by Shalini 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

For those interested and working in the areas of ETDs. ----- Travel Scholarships - ETD 2010 In keeping with the spirit of open access and inclusiveness, the NDLTD offers travel scholarships to delegates in need of financial assistance to attend the ETD 2010 symposium. Travel scholarships are awarded based on need and reviewed according to NDLTD Conference Handbook guidelines. Scholarships may cover some or all transportation, registration and lodging costs. Travel scholarship recipients are typically individuals from developing nations and/or graduate student awards program winners. This year's goal is to fund participation for 8 to 12 conference delegates. A required post-conference survey will be collected to assess the outcomes of delegate attendance. To apply for a travel scholarship for ETD 2010, please complete the Financial <http://www.lib.utexas.edu/vprovost/ETD_10_Financial_Assistance_form.doc> Assistance Form and email to etd2010(a)austin.utexas.edu by March 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by March 22, 2010. Doug Barnett Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Provost University of Texas Libraries Phone: 512-495-4388 | Fax: 512-495-4347 dougbarnett(a)austin.utexas.edu | www.lib.utexas.edu ------- Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Knowledge Management at University of Kalyani
by Juran Krishna Sarkhel 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Dear Moderator, Please do the needful in circulaing the following announcement among the members of the LIS-Forum. UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Knowledge Management: Issues and Perspectives on 25th March, 2010 at the University of Kalyani, West Bengal The Department of Library and Information Science and the Department of Business Administration of the University of Kalyani are going to jointly organise a UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Knowledge Management: Issues and Perspectives on March 25, 2010 at 11.00 AM at Acharya Prafulla Chandra Sabhakakhya, Administrative Building, University of Kalyani. Sub-themes of the Topic Knowledge management and Information management; Knowledge generation and communication; Knowledge Organisation: Tools and Techniques; Knowledge management and Social challenges: Education, public health, food security, water supply, employment, gender and youth; Best practices from industries like IT, pharma, manufacturing; Knowledge Management and Governance: KM impacts on service delivery in public sector institutions; Knowledge Management and ICT. Target Participants Management and IT personnel from industries and corporate houses, Teachers, Research Scholars and Students. Call for Papers/Posters Papers/posters on the abovementioned themes should be submitted by hand/post either to Dr. Satyajit Dhar, Department of Business Administration or Prof. Juran Krishna Sarkhel, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741235, WB. Please send your paper both in print and electronic form on a CD through email to jksarkhel(a)hotmail.com J. K. Sarkhel Professor, Dept of Library & Information Science University of Kalyani Kalyani-741235 West Bengal; India Mobile:09433175705 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Huge Congrats to Prof M P Satija
by nirmal swain 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

Huge Congrats to Prof M P Satija on being selected for IASLIC Best LIS Teacher Award N.K Swain ----------------------------- N.K. Swain, Assistant Professor Dept of Library Science, Vani Mandir Building Banasthali University, Rajasthan - 304 022. (India) Tel: 01438-228687 (R) M: 09414543231 E:Mail : nkswainlisfaculty(a)gmail.com Blog: nirmalkumarswain-liseducation.blogspot.com Website: nkswainlisfaculty.googlepages.com/home -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kuvempu University National Conference:12-13 March 2010
by Drbalabhim Shankarappa Biradar 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

Dear Professionals I am very happy to inform you that Kuvempu University, Dept. of Library and Information Science, is holding national conference on “Content management in Digital era: Opportunities and Challenges” during 12-13th March 2010. For this conference we have received over 100 articles out of which editorial committee has accepted 88 papers including 23 invited papers which are written by senior professionals who are having competency in each sub-theme of the conference. Inaugural function will held on 12th March 2010, at 10 AM in the Prof.S.P. Hiremath Hall, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. Inaugural function: Chief Guest: Prof. Prabu Dev, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Bangalore University , Bangalore President: Prof.B.S. Sherigar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. Valedictory function on 13th March 2010 at 4 PM in the Prof.S.P. Hiremath Hall, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. Chief Guest: Prof. V.G. Talawar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore , Mysore President: Prof.B.S. Sherigar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. ------------------------------------------ Dr. B.S.Biradar Professor and Chairman Dept. of Library and Information Science Kuvempu University Jnanasahyadri Shankaraghatta-577 451 Karnataka,India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC 16th Annual Ranganathan Memorial Lecture
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 28 Feb '10

28 Feb '10

IASLIC 16th Annual Ranganathan Memorial Lecture, 2009 Topic Need for revamping LIS education in India Speaker Prof. M. P. Satija, Dept of Library & Information Science, GuruNanakDevUniversity, Amritsar-143005 Chairman Prof. B.P. Muklherjee, Former Head, Department of Library & Information Science, JadavpurUniversity, Kolkata Date & Time March 04, 2010 Thursday at 5.30 pm Venue Bose Institute, P-1/12 CIT Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054 All are cordially invited to participate in the programme. Message posted by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Joint Secretary, IASLIC ==================================================================== Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54 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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British Library launches archive of UK websites
by jasim s 27 Feb '10

27 Feb '10

The British Library<http://www.computerworlduk.com/technology/development/web/news/index.cfm?ne…>has launched an online archive of UK websites, based on IBM systems.read more at http://www.macworld.co.uk/digitallifestyle/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=28831 Jasimudeen.s thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Books for Childrens
by विनायक गोंजारे 27 Feb '10

27 Feb '10

Respected All, BigUniverse.com is an award-winning education website for grades K-8. This engaging web community uses beautiful picture books to instill the love of reading, writing and learning, while providing an anywhere-anytime, standards-based, education resource that connects teachers, students and parents. For more detail please visit the website http://www.biguniverse.com/ Thanks & Regards Vinayak P Gonjare Librarian Naik Foundation Mumbai-Nasik Highway, Near Palvi Hotel, Padghe Village, Tal. Bhiwandi, Dist Thane, Maharashtra, India E:vinayak@naikfoundation.org <E%3Avinayak(a)naikfoundation.org> Personal : vinayak.gonjare(a)gmail.com Mobile : + 91 08080028138 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Monthly Lecture of Karnataka State Library Association (KALA)
by Babu Rajendra 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Dear All, The next KALA Monthly Lecture will be held on Saturday 6th March 2010. The details of the talk follows: Title: User Interfaces in Indian Languages: Some Experiments and Experiences, by Sharada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) Team Date: Saturday, 06 March 2010 Venue: SRELS, Rajajinagar Time: 5.30 P.M. Abstract: Presentation relating to and based on the work of the SRELS team during the past six months to develop Indian language (Kannada and Tamil) user interfaces to Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) collections. This project has been assigned to and supported by eIFL, Netherlands. It is part of the South Asia GSDL Network development Programme. The team will present some of the language collections developed under the project; the steps in the preparation of the interfaces and related problems and issues; and collaboration with the GSDL team at the University of Waikato in New Zealand You are cordially invited. Regards, Rajendra Babu H Joint Secretary, KALA. 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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Prof Ganesh Bhattacharyya Memorial Volume
by Juran Krishna Sarkhel 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Dear Moderator, Please circulate the following text among the members of the LIS-Forum. Dear Colleagues, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) is planning to brining out Professor Ganesh Bhattachariyya Memorial Volume, IASLIC Special Publication 'INDIA’S CONTRIBUTION TO KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION'. As we all know Prof.Ganesh Bhattacharyya's contribution to Library and Information Science in immense. He was man of high stature and a thorough professional. Prof.G.B. is taught and practised not only in India but in many countries of the world. He was a Head of the Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute and faculty there for more than two decades. He also headed the department of Library and Information Science, of University of Western Ontario, Canada and School of Information Studies for Africa(SISA), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. On the personal front Prof.G.B. was adored by the professionals he worked with and is always remembered with utmost love and respect by one and all. He is aptly described as a “Man with no Malice.” To commemorate this truly unforgettable personality, IASLIC has planned to bring this memorial volume. The proposed volume will be in two parts. The first part of the volume will deal with the evaluation of Prof. Ganesh Bhattacharya's contribution to the field of Library & Information science as a Teacher and personal remembrance. The second part of the book will cover the papers on different facets of “India's Contribution to knowledge Organization”.The volume shall be enriched by the articles of eminent personalities of the profession and other literary stewards which is to be published by the IASLIC before its forthcoming annual seminar. In this regard we request you to please send your valuable suggestions on the proposed volume and personal remebrance recalling your association with Prof. Bhattacharyya. You are also requested to send papers on 'India's contribution to Knowledge Organisation".Your expertise will go a long in shaping the volume. We look forward to hearing form you. With warm regards, Yours sincerely, Prof. J. K. Sarkhel Dr. A R D Prasad Editors _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Fwd: JISC News Release. Alma Swan: How to build a business case for an Open Access policy
by Subbiah Arunachalam 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Subject: Fw: News Release: How to build a business case for an Open Access policy 25 February 2010 News Release How to build a business case for an Open Access policy A new report launched today (25 February 2010) shows how universities can work out how much they could save on their profit and loss accounts as well as increasing their contribution to UK plc when they share their research papers through Open Access. The ‘modelling scholarly communication options: costs and benefits for universities’ report, written by Alma Swan, is based on different types of university. It shows how universities might reduce costs, how they can calculate these saving and their greater contribution to society by following an Open Access route. Neil Jacobs, programme manager at JISC says, “This is the first time that universities will have a method and practical examples from which to build a business case for Open Access and to calculate the cost to them of the scholarly communications process. For example working out the value of researchers carrying out peer-reviewing duties or the comparative costs of the library handling of journals subscribed to in print, electronically, or in both formats. “As universities such as Edinburgh, Salford and UCL lead the world to mandate self-archiving and adopt Open Access policies, this report gives evidence to help universities make informed decisions about how their research is disseminated. There are still issues to overcome and the benefits of adopting an Open Access route can be seen through economies of scale, the more researchers disseminate their work through this route the greater the benefits.” The key findings from the report show: • The annual savings in research and library costs of a university repository model combined with subscription publishing could range from £100,000 to £1,320,000 • Moving from Open Access journals and subscription-funding to per-article Open Access journal funding has the potential to achieve savings for universities between £620,000 per year and £1,700,000 per year if the article-processing charge is set at £500 or less • Savings from a change away from subscription-funding to per-article Open Access journal funding were estimated to be between £170,000 and £1,365,000 per year for three out of the four universities studied when the article-processing charge is £1000 per article or less • For the remaining university in the study a move from subscription-funding to the per-article Open Access journal funding saw the university having to pay £1.86m more in this scenario Jacobs adds: “While some research intensive universities may pay more for the subscription-funding to per-article Open Access journal scenario, it should be noted that many research funders, including the Research Councils and Wellcome Trust, may contribute article-processing charges as a part of normal research grants, so that all universities have a potential source of income to cover the majority of such costs. “JISC is working with partners in the sector to overcome the barriers which exist to adopting Open Access.” The report focussed on three approaches to Open Access: Open access journals - content freely available online using a business model that does not rely on subscriptions Open access repositories – the current subscription-based system is supplemented by the provision of Open Access articles in repositories Open access repositories with overlay services – content is collected in repositories and service providers carry out the publishing services necessary, for example the peer-review process Martin Hall, Vice Chancellor at the University of Salford says: “We have recently implemented an Open Access mandate to self-archive. The reason we decided to adopt this approach is that evidence shows that research published online has higher citations and can also be used as a way to promote our competitiveness internationally.” If you’re looking to implement an Open Access policy here are four aspects to consider: • Consult across the whole the university on the barriers and benefits of implementing an Open Access policy • Invest in a university repository; the small investment in setting one up will yield benefits in managing and sharing a university’s research outputs • Set up financial processes to manage income and expenditure for Open Access publication charges; this will help researchers publish in Open Access journals • Promote the Open Access policy and procedures to all staff to provide researchers with clear guidance on the opportunities open to them. Supporting materials: • How to build a case for university policies and practices in support of Open Access: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/publications/programmerelated/2010/howtoopenaccess.as… • Publishing research papers: which policy will deliver best value for your university: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/publications/briefingpapers/2010/publishingresearchpa… • The report was commissioned by JISC and written by Alma Swan from Key Perspectives Limited. Visit http://ie-repository.jisc.ac.uk/442 to download a full version of the report. • Listen to a podcast interview with Alma Swan and Neil Jacobs, http://www.jisc.ac.uk/news/stories/2010/02/podcast99openaccesspolicy.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: National Seminar - KLNCIT, Madurai - 13-03-2010
by Vasanthakumar N 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Vasanthakumar N <nvasanth74(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 2:54 PM Subject: National Seminar - KLNCIT, Madurai - 13-03-2010 Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings ! On behalf of K.L.N. College of Information Technology and jointly with the Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), we are happy to formally announce the National Seminar. Date: 13th March 2010 (Second Saturday) Venue: K.L.N. COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, POTTAPALAYAM-630611, SIVAGANGAI DIST. (Near Madurai) Seminar Topic: *“Emerging Technologies in Digital Libraries and e-Learning”* *Sri. A.G. GANESAN* Organizing Secretary & Librarian K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Pottapalayam-630 611, Sivagangai Dist, TN. *Mobile** : 09843740240* Ph(off) : 0452 – 6562566,6454167 E.Mail: ganeshanag(a)yahoo.com *Seminar co-ordinators:* *Sri. N. VASANTHAKUMAR* Asst Librarian (PG Library), KLNCIT Pottapalayam-630 611, Sivagangai Dist, TN. *Mobile** : 09486026488* Ph(off) : 0452 – 6562566,6454167 E.Mail : nvasanth74(a)gmail.com & Sri. A.Hariharan SALIS B2-Solai Apartment Mount-Poonamallee Road Chennai – 600 089 E.Mail: salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Thanking you, Regards, Yours, N. VASANTHAKUMAR (09486026488) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the post of “Project Fellow” under the UGC Major Research Project , Karnatak University
by Veeru 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, NOTIFICATION Applications are invited for the post of "Project Fellow" under the UGC Major Research project entitled ‘*Performance Evaluation of Library and Information Professionals of Special Libraries in Karnataka State with specific reference to Internet and WWW*" in the Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. The tenure of the project is for two years (Full time) with a consolidated pay of Rs.8000/-PM. They shall not receive any other emolument other than this during the tenure of appointment. The application with less than 40 years of age with second class Master of Library and Information Science degree with a minimum of 55%(50% in case of SC/ST/PH) or M.Phil in the subject concerned or a related subject. The desirous candidates may send their bio-data along with all marks cards (photocopies attested), caste certificates if any (latest and attested) and other relevant documents to Dr.Ramesh .R.Naik , Associate Professor and Principal Investigator of the project, Department of Library and Information Science ,Karnatak University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad-580 003, Karnataka (Mobile: 09448491955) (rrnaik(a)gmail.com) . The detailed applications should reach the Principal Investigator on or before 15th March 2010. -- 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 Paper
by M. Ram 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE “JOURNAL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT” ISSN: 0975-878X Dear Sir/ Madam, The Journal will seek quality research papers that present original theoretical approaches as well as experimental case studies related to digitization of libraries. Articles should examine concepts, analysis, new approaches and techniques pertaining to the field above mentioned. Case studies covering new initiatives of important issues in the digital library field would be included. I request you to contribute your valuable papers to this Journal on any topics related to Information Technology and Management All submissions will be reviewed keeping in view the accuracy and quality of contribution in this field. A certificate in this regard may also be furnished that the article has not been published elsewhere. Contributors are requested to send their papers typed in MS Word (Double Space) in hardcopy along with soft copy positively by 30th of March. 2010 at following Address. We look forward to receiving your valuable cooperation in the new announced Journal With kind regards, Ram Chander, Dr. Mange Ram Managing Editors Journal of Library & Information Management Mobile 09968803538, 09410254503 E-Mail: library.journal2010(a)gmail.com Guideline for Contributors 1.Two copies of the manuscript should be sent to the Managing Editor or the Journal. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced with a wide margin and on one side of the A4 size paper only. Illustrations, if any should be submitted along with the manuscripts on separate sheets. 2.Manuscripts should be sent along with the undertaking/ authorization letter for the originality, IPR and copyright issues in favor of the Chief Editor or Managing Editor that may be published after necessary editing, Copyright shall remain with the Managing Editor, Manuscript should also accompany a brief resume of the authors on a separate sheet. 3.The first page of the article should consist of the title of the paper, name(s), of the author (s) with the details, and abstract of the paper not exceeding 150 words. Second paper should start with the title of the paper again, followed by the text. 4.Manuscript should also arrange to send the soft copy. Manuscript without soft copy shall be rejected. 5.Footnotes and references should be in sequential order and given at the end of the paper. The journal will follow the following style for the footnotes: In the case of a book : Machiraju, H. R. (2005). Indian Financial System. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.” In the case of a journal article : Mustafa, M. (2000). Car Parking Managerial Perspectives: A case study of Delhi. Indian Journal of Transport Management, 24(11), 741 - 745.” Chapter in a Book : Rendel, M. (1986). How many women academic 1912 -1977? In R. Deem ( ed.) Schooling for women’s Work London: Routledge. Journal titles must be given in full and that the author’s first name or initials may be used. Proper care in the presentation of references would be highly appreciated. 6Quotations must have page number with the appropriate reference in the footnote. It is the authors responsibility to obtain written permission to quote material which has appeared consecutively and titled. 7. Tables, diagrams, etc. should be numbered consecutively and titled. 8. All the research papers and review papers will be peer reviewed or doubl blind refereed. The decision of the editorial committee and Chief Editor will be final. 9. Manuscripts may be sent to the Managing Editor, Journal of Library and Information Management, Aggarwal College Ballabgarh, Faridabad-121004: E-Mail: library.journal201011(a)gmail.com Dr.Mange Ram Incharge University Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: m_ram72(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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Wirkshop
by M. Ram 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

NATIONAL SEMINAR–CUM-WORKSHOP ON “INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS FOR COLLEGE LIBRARIANS IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT” (MARCH 27, 2010) Main topics of the Workshop are as follows: Explaining the concept, and importance of Information Literacy and Electronic Resources Data base free Electronic Resources for Information Literacy, Web. Resources describing the characteristics of learners and provide Information through the Learning Resource Centre . Sharing training content and materials development ideas, Discussing Information Literacy teaching methods and techniques, Listing effective Information Literacy evaluation techniques, REGISTRATION DETAILS : Registration Charges: Research Scholars Rs. 400 Faculty Rs. 500 Deadline for Submission of Research Paper: 10-3-2010 Notification regarding acceptance: 15-3-2010 FOR ANY QUERY, PLEASE CONTACT Sh. Ram Chander Librarian Aggarwal College Ballabgarh Ph. No. 09968803538, 0129-2241391, Fax 0129-2300769 E-Mail: ramchander72(a)sify.com p_ram72(a)rediffmail.com Dr.Mange Ram Incharge University Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: m_ram72(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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library aast.exam-syllabus pattern-calicut university
by jasim s 26 Feb '10

26 Feb '10

As per notification no.Ad.F1/15560/2008 dated 22/11/2008, calicut university invited applications for the selection of library assistants and the exam is proposed to conduct on 7/3/2010.the interesting fact is that the syllabus for written test (objective type) (75 marks) will be based on general english,general knowledge,and test of reasoning and there will be no questions from library science!!!! (i read this from some regional newspapers).the syllabus for written test documented on the hall ticket sent to candidates says the same. in normal case,for a subject based exam,questions should ask from the concerned subject.anyway,the candidates are surprised ... pls comment on the matter as to whether this type syallabuses can be welcomed or not?. one more thing,the interview for the post will be based on library science questions(25 marks). jasimudeen.s thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Junior Research fellow
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Dear professionals, I am a JRF in the Dept of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Assam Is it necessary for a JRF to teach students of PG classes.? I am not doing teaching, but in the progress report of the UGC there is a column for no of classes taken per week. please clarify. -- Apurba Jyoti Majumder, JRF Deptt. of Library & Information Science. Arts Block, Ground Floor Gauhati University. Guwahati- 781014 Cell No: 09435268733, 09707626388 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for articles
by rajesh kusanur 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, Can someone kindly spare me a copy of the following articles 1. Title: Appreciative Learning cultures: Developing Competencies for globla organzing Author: Barret, F J and Peterson R Journal : Organization Development Journal Year :2000 Volume:18 Issue No: 2 Page :10-21 2.Title: Parenthetic Learning in organization : Toward the unlearning of the unlearning model Author: Klein J I Journal:Journal of Management studies Year : 1989 Vol : 26 Iss No: 3 Page 291-310 3. Title : Technology is not enough: improving performance by building organization memory Author: Cross R and Baird L Journal : Sloan Management Review Year :2000 Volume:41 Issue No: 3 Page :69-78 4.Title : How can organizations learn faster? the challenge of entering the green room Author: Schein E Journal : Sloan Management Review Year :1993 Volume:34 Issue No: 2 Page :85-92 5. Title : The leaders' new work: Building learning organizations Author: Senge P Journal : Sloan Management Review Year :1990 Volume:32 Issue No: 1 Page :7-22 With regards, Rajesh K A Asst. Library Officer HAL Management Academy Bangalore-17 rajesh.ka(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Seminar
by Hemantha Rao KR 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, We would like to organize a one day seminar-a-month on topics of interest to the community, at Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore. Please let us know your area of interest, so that we may organise seminars that are most useful to Library professionals. Regards, Hemanth Rao KR, Research Associate, Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre, Peenya Industrial Area, I phase Bangalore - 560058 Ph: 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National conference on “Knowledge Management in the Globalized era “
by binod yadav 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Dear Library & Information Professionals! You will be glad to know that AALDI (Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India ) in association with IASRI ( Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute), New Delhi is going to organizing three days National conference on “Knowledge Management in the Globalized era “ (NCKM) including Pre-conference tutorials on 21st to 23 April, 2010. The Tutorial will focus on MARC 21 &, WorldCat, Web 2.0/3.0 & Lib2.0 Who should Participate: Library & Information professionals, IT Professionals, Policy makers, Academicians, Students, Distance learner, e-Publishers and Other stake holders Call for Papers : Original Papers focusing on the theme /Subtheme of the Conference are invited for the presentation as well as for the Posters. For Details click:http://www.aaldindia.webs.com/ Authors are requested to prepare full paper on research and practice but not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS Word format in A4 size with single column & single space and send to Organizing Secretary by e-mail aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com as an attachment within 28/2/2010. Dr ( Mrs) P. Visakhi Organizing Secretary, NCKM General Secretary, AALDI Chief Librarian, ICAR H.Q, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi , Head, LIS, IASRI, New Delhi CCPI, e-Granth, NAIP, New Delhi e-mail ;visakhi(a)iasri.res.in aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com <http://mail.google.com/> Phone : 011-25846135 ( IASRI) 011-23389570 ( ICAR) -- With Warm Regards, Binod Singh Yadav SRF, ICAR-KRISHI BHAVAN, NEW DELHI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two-Day National Level Workshop on Learning Management Systems (LMS)
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Dear Sir / Madam, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology (NCET) is organizing a Two-Day National Level Workshop on Learning Management systems (LMS) on March 26th & 27th 2010. This workshop facilitates the participants to organize an online learning environment and to create and conduct a course on the LMS using Moodle. It will be extremely useful to library and information science professionals as information facilitators. Eminent personalities drawn from IISc., IIIT, Bangalore will be delivering lectures. I request you to participate / depute your library staff to this two-day workshop and do the needful. About the Workshop: A Learning Management System (LMS) is used to organize an online learning environment. Typically an LMS provides the means to track users, assess performance, deploy content, and access general administrative functions such as management of users records. It will greatly facilitate the conduct of a course. In formal degree programs it can support all the activities from registration to awarding of grades to the students. The server on which this LMS runs is usually located in the college or department or any where in the world. The instructor and the learners can access the system from anywhere with an Internet connection. At its most basic level, an LMS gives educators tools to create a course website and provide access control, so only controlled students can view it. Apart from access control, LMS offers a wide variety of tools to make learning more effective. It provides an easy way to upload and share materials, hold online discussions, and chat, give quizzes and surveys, gather and review assignments, and record grades. Moodle is an open source LMS that universities, colleges, businesses, and even individual instructors use to create and manage their courses. More than 30,000 educational organizations around the world currently use Moodle to deliver online courses and supplement traditional face-to-face courses. Moodle is designed to help educators to create online courses with opportunities for rich interactions. Its open source license and modular design means that people can develop additional functionality. The Workshop facilitates the participants to create and conduct a course on the Learning Management System using Moodle. Target Audience: Library and Information Science Professionals, Faculty from graduate, post graduate, research institutes and universities. Number of Participants is Limited to 60. Registration Fee: Rs. 400.00 (The fee includes course material and working lunch). Payment in the form of DD / Cheque (local only) should be made in favor of "Principal, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology" payable at Bangalore. Accommodation is available with in the campus with reasonable rates (Rs. 200.00 per day including breakfast and dinner). Last date for Registration: 5th March 2010. Download Brochure and Registration Form www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com/workshoponlms.htm http://www.nagarjunaeducation.com/ncet/ Address for Communication: Dr. Dinesh K. S. Organizing Secretary and Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Venkatagirikote, Devanahalli, Bangalore - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(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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Special Function to Release SALIS Journals and to Honor LIS Professionals
by Arunachalam Hariharan 25 Feb '10

25 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, Special Function to Release SALIS Journals and to Honor LIS Professionals A special function is going to be held on 6th March 2010: 1. To formally release SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science and also SALIS Journal of Information Management and Technology. 2. to honor and felicitate the recent Ph.D awardees/ recent retired LIS professionals those who have contributed significantly to the institution/profession/society. Ph.D awardees are requested to send the details of their thesis ( name of the candidate, Research Topic, Name of the University, Year of award, Name of the Guide) The recent retired people are requested to send their brief bio-data highlighting their significant contributions/achievements to the institution/profession/society. Ph.D awardees, retired Professionals, SALIS Members and LIS Professionals who wish to participate in the function are requested to confirm their participation on or before 3.3.2010 to send invitation separately and also making further arrangements to: Dr. Panneerselvam (p_panneer(a)yahoo.com/9841103912) or K. Karunairaghavan (9444885083/karunairag(a)yahoo.co.in) or A.Hariharan (salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in /9841601903) Date, Time and venue are given below: Date: 6th March 2010 Venue: No. 107, ICSA (Inter Church Service Association) Seminar Hall, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai (opp. to EgmoreMuseum) Time: 4.30 P.M to 8.00 P.M Tea: 4.30 P.M Dinner 7.30 P.M Please visit SALIS website for further information or send mail Thanking you and expecting your co-operation and support for the success of the function; SALIS Governing Council -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Updated- UGC Sponsored National Conference-Reg
by sethu swaminathan 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings! As you all aware that Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education is organizing two day UGC Sponsored National Conference on Collaborations and Strategic Alliances for the Development of Libraries in various Institutions of Higher Education on 26 & 27 Feb 2010. Those who are already registered and interested to participte to this conference , please visist our updated website . www.srkvteinfo.org with regards S.Swaminathan Librarian & Convener of the conference. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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free e-book library management software
by Rupak Chakravarty 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Dear ALL, *1st POST* Calibre <http://calibre-ebook.com/> is a *free e-book library management software* that can be used to *view and manage e-books*. Calibre has a built in e-book viewer which can display books in major e-book formats. It contains a table of contents, bookmarks, search box, copy, customizing via the user style sheet and etc. http://calibre-ebook.com/ *FEATURES*: 1. *Users can browse the content in the Caliber e-book viewer* 2. *Calibre e-book library management supports SVG images* 3. *The Recently added books category displays the books that are recently added to the e-book viewer* 4. *Calibre e-book view list the available e-books in title, author, rating, date and series* 5. *It supports multiple languages* 6. *Calibre e-book library management supports a variety of book reader manufactures such as Amazon, Apple, Astak, Barnes & Noble, Bookeen, Ectaco, Endless Ideas, Google/HTC, Jinke and SONY* 7. *Calibre e-book library management supports a large variety of book reader devices including Kindle 1 or 2, Kindle DX, Apple iPhone/iTouch + Stanza, EZReader, EZReader Pocket Pro, Nook, Cybook Gen 3, Cybook Opus, JetBook, BeBook, BeBook Mini, Adroid phone + WordPlayer, Hanlin V3, Hanlin V5, SONY PRS 500, SONY Reader 6" and Touch Edition, SONY Reader Daily Edition, SONY Reader Pocket Edition* 8. *The ebooks can be converted individually or bulk convert* 9. *You can create catalogs of ebooks contain in the Calibre library* 10. *You can transfer the ebook to the device* 11. *Whenever a new version to Calibre e-book library management, you will get notification* 12. *Download social metadata* 13. * The author/title can be overwrite when the program is fetching the metadata* 14. *Calibre e-book library management supports a variety of output format including EPUB, MOBI, FB2, LIT, LRF, PDB, PDF, PMLZ, RB, RTF, TCR and TXT* 15. *Calibre e-book e-book library management supports a variety of input format including EPUB, MOBI, LIT, PRC, FB2, HTML, HTML, XHTM, SHTML. XHTML ODT, RTF, PDF, TXT, RECIPE, PML, SHTM, PDB, AZW, CBC, LRF, TCR, PMLZ, CBR, OPF, RB, CBZ* 16. *You can customize the program interface including the columns, button size, show text in toolbar buttons, user internal viewer, and etc* 17. *Calibre e-book library management supports Windows and MAC OSX operating platform* 18. *Users can perform search as they type* 19. *The news can be deleted from the e-book library when it is transfer to the reader device* 20. *Users can specify the default network timeout* *2nd POST* URL: Website <http://www.edweek.org/ew/events/chats/2010/03/09/> (http://www.edweek.org/ew/events/chats/2010/03/09/) Live Chat: Are Digital Textbooks Starting to Click? *Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 2 p.m. Eastern time * *Guests:* *Brian Bridges*, director, California Resource Learning Network *Neeru Kholsa*, executive director, CK-12 Foundation *Katie Ash*, staff writer, /Education Week Digital Directions/, will moderate this chat. *Note: No special equipment other than Internet access is needed to participate in any of our text-based chats.* *Participants may begin submitting questions 30 minutes before a chat starts.* THANKS -- 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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Intellectual Property Rights
by Kamlesh Goel 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Dear Amitabh You may browse NASSDOC catalogue in www.icssr.org for the books related to your subject. With good luck k. Goel Dr(Mrs.)Kamlesh Goel Deputy Director NASSDOC, ICSSR 35, Ferozshah Road New Delhi - 110001 Phone: 011-23074393-97Extn 177 -- 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 priya gopalkrishna kaimal 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

Sir, request to all the members , I request all the members to kidly send me the artticle cited below if you have access. "Out-of-Print Procurement in Academic Libraries Current Methods and Sources " Author: Thomas D. Kilton a Affiliation: a Assistant Modern Languages and Linguistics Librarian, University of Illinois at Urbana, Published in: Collection Management, Volume 5, Issue 3 & 4 April 1984 , pages 113 - 134 Priya R Pillai Mobile:0091-9930913750 Office:0091-22-22047160 Fax :0091-22-28562999 Mail :priyapillai32@gmail.com/bttclibrary@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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IFLA World to Library, Archive and Information Science Associations
by kaushal giri 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

To All, In cooperation with IFLA, the publisher De Gruyter Saur is currently updating the "World Guide to Library, Archive and Information Science Associations". The new 3rd edition is scheduled for publication in June 2010. Non-profit associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives, operating on an international or national level will be included free of charge. We would like to ask for your help in providing a new up-to-date reference tool for networking within the LIS field. Over the next months, detailed questionnaires will be mailed to all associations world-wide. On our website under http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/wgla you will find an overview of the information as it was published in the previous edition. In the preparation of the questionnaires we have created control sheets for each country which are meant to be annotated and returned to the editors. We are looking for any feedback indicating what is missing or outdated in the control sheets. We are particularly interested for the contact details of associations which are unlisted in order for them to receive our detailed questionnaire. There is also a template questionnaire for those associations – listed or unlisted so far – wishing to submit their information details immediately. Please spread the news regarding our survey to all the relevant experts whom you consider suitable. You can also send your feedback by e-mail directly to Alexandra Meinhold who is in charge of the survey at De Gruyter Saur: * alexandra.meinhold(a)degruyter.com<alexandra.meinhold(a)degruyter.com?subject=WGLA> *. Please note that the ultimate editorial deadline is the end of April 2010. Thank you in advance for your help. Thanks & Regards Kaushal. Giri, ADIS (DRTC) Librarian Don Bosco Institute of Technology Kurla, Mumbai Mobile: 9930800524 9320922151 Email: kaushal.giri(a)gmail.com kaushal.giri(a)hotmail.com kaushalgiri(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Webpage: www.kaushalgiri.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: EPrints 3.2 goes Release Candidate
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Feb '10

24 Feb '10

From: David Tarrant <davetaz -- ecs.soton.ac.uk> Date: February 23, 2010 8:32:39 AM EST (CA) To: eprints-tech -- ecs.soton.ac.uk Subject: [EP-tech] EPrints 3.2 goes Release Candidate Reply-To: eprints-tech -- ecs.soton.ac.uk We have released our second (first one was subject to internal testing) release candidate for EPrints 3.2. Availability is detailed on the slightly new look wiki -- wiki.eprints.org. Demo available at http://demoprints.eprints.org To summarise: Source @ http://files.eprints.org/491/ deb apt source @ deb http://deb.eprints.org/3.2/ unstable/ Amazon AMI images are also available in all zones, simply search the AMIs for eprints-3.2.0 Any testing that people can do to try and find bugs would be great, we would ask you to report these back via the list and we shall raise tickets and assign them to the appropriate developer. We would also kindly ask you to report if everything you try does work, that way we know how wide the testing community has been. Many thanks in advance. Dave T P.S. Bugs we have already squashed: * SWORD 1.3 response handler is fixed. * Relations are updated when you may clones. *** Options: http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/eprints-tech *** Archive: http://www.eprints.org/tech.php/ *** EPrints community wiki: http://wiki.eprints.org/ *** Options: http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/eprints-tech *** Archive: http://www.eprints.org/tech.php/ *** EPrints community wiki: http://wiki.eprints.org/ *** Options: http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/eprints-tech *** Archive: http://www.eprints.org/tech.php/ *** EPrints community wiki: http://wiki.eprints.org/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Purchasing from online book store
by Sanjeev K Sunny 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Dear Professional Colleagues, We are looking for few classics in sociology (1960s,1970s, etc.). These books are available on amazon, a couple of books are also available on Rediff Books. We want to know whether Indian Libraries are purchasing books from online stores by using credit card or so. Regards -- Sanjeev K Sunny Library-in-Charge Central University of Bihar, Patna sunny(a)cub.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS Communications
by khushpreet singh 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Dear Professional Colleagues, The next issue of ‘IATLIS Communications’ is under preparation. Members and other professional colleagues are requested to send relevant news items for the period November 2009 onwards for publication in the next issue. News of doctorates awarded, appointments and faculty promotions, faculty awards and recognition, and other relevant news should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala by post or to *iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com* by email. Regards -- General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 email: *iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required Library Trainee in PRL at Ahmedabad
by Veeru 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Dear all, Required Library Trainee in PRL at Ahmedabad. If you instresed in library trainee, you must apply there. Applications will be received on-line only and applications on-line between 19/02/2010 to 08/03/2010. for more detail, please click on the following link. http://www.prl.res.in/~recruit/libtr/advt.pdf -- 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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Superannuation
by Library 23 Feb '10

23 Feb '10

Dear Colleagues: I am superannuating from Raman Research Institute Service on 26th February 2010 after over 37 years of service in the Library Profession. During this period, I had cooperation, support, assistance and encouragement from many of the library professinals and as a result I could discharge my duties the best I can. I must thank every one who ever have helped me directly or indirectly during my service period. I wish every one all the best. If any one would like to contact me, I give below my residenntial address: #78, 4th Cross, Bhuvaneswarinagar, Varma Layout, Dasarahalli, Hebbal P.O. Bangalore 560 024. Mobile: 9902550033 e mail: yalagouda(a)gmail.com; ympatil(a)rri.res.in Thanks and Regards, Patil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Y.M.Patil, Librarian Raman Research Institute Library, Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Extn 250 C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Fax: +91 80 2361 0492 Bangalore 560 080, India. Email: library(a)rri.res.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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3700 page purchase-french library paid $9 million
by jasim s 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

read more about the subjectline at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/22/books/22arts-RACYMEMOIRFO_BRF.html?partne… jasimudeen.s thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: OJS supports about 5, 000 OA journals around the world
by Mailing List Admin 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:16:19 -0800 (PST) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> Please visit <http://chronicle.com/article/Open-Access-Journals-Break/64143/> for an article on open access journals and the OJS software. Subbiah Arunachalam >From The Chronicle of Higher Education New Journals, Free Online, Let Scholars Speak Out [John Willinsky, an education professor at Stanford University, offers free journal-publishing software to academics around the world. The program is being used to produce more than 5,000 online journals, he estimates, about half of them in developing countries.] [truncated]

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Need the list of books related on IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)
by Amitabh Manglam 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Dear Member, Anybody can provide me the list of books related to *IPR* (Intellectual Property Rights) foreign/ Indian publishers. I have to procure books for my library. Thanking you With Regards Amitabh Kumar Manglam Acquisition Division, Central Library, BIT Mesra, Ranchi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deadline: 2011 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program Applications
by Mouna 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Dear Sir: On behalf of OCLC, USA, we request you to kindly put this on your lis-forum for the benefit of interested Library and Information Professionals. Thank you. Mouna Raju for Informatics (India) Limited Bangalore 560 004. ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Deadline for 2011 Jordan IFLA/OCLC Fellowship is 28 February The application deadline for the 2011 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program is 28 February 2010. This program, jointly sponsored by the American Theological Library Association, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC, provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. Up to six individuals, including a theological librarian, are selected for participation in this intensive five-week Fellowship program. Four weeks are based at OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA; one week is based at OCLC in Leiden, Netherlands. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners, visit libraries, and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship. Learn more about the Jordan IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program (link) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/default.htm> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/default.htm Guidelines for the 2011 Fellowship Program (Word format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.do c> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.doc (PDF format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.pd f> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/guidelines.pdf Application for 2011 Fellowship Program (Word format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.d oc> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.do c (PDF format) <http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.p df> http://www.oclc.org/us/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/application.pd f ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistants. Vacancy at IGIDR, Mumbai
by G.K.MANJUNATH 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Applications are invited for two posts of Project Assistants, to reach the undersigned on or before Feb 27, 2010. [ email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in ] For project details, please log on to http://oii.igidr.ac.in Qualifications: M.Li.Sc with minimum 55% marks Duration : 10 Months. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs.13500/- per month. Candidates need to make their own arrangements for stay in Mumbai. Skills : Good communication Skills- Spoken and written English. Knowledge of HTML and Thesaurus. Age : Maximum 26 Years as on 1/3/2010. Last date for receiving the application : Feb 27, 2010 Interviews will be held on March 4, 2010 at the institute. Application with resume may please be sent over email addressed to: Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 email : gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A report of teh National Level Conference held at St.Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore
by BK Vishala 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

*Dear professional friends,* * * *A Report / Summary of the proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Level Conference held on January 18-19, 2010 at St. Agnes college (Autonomous) Mangalore-575 002, Karnataka.* The UGC Sponsored National Level Conference was held on January 18-19, 2010 at St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore. The main theme was ‘Empowering Library Professionals in Managing Digital Resources and Providing Extension Activities’. There were four sub-themes of the conference i.e. 1. Collection development through open access initiatives: the role of the librarian. 2. Institutional repositories: empowering library professionals in developing digital resources. 3. Management of digital collection: empowering library professionals. 4. Libraries outreach activities / extension activities through print and electronic collection. *Inaugural Programme on 18January,2010 at 10 am.* * * *Dr. B. K. Vishala,* Selection Grade Librarian, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore and the Convenor / Organising Secretary of the conference welcomed the delegates, invitees and the gathering. *Dr. Khaisar M Khan*, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University and the conference Director gave a brief summary on the main theme of the conference i.e. Empowering Library Professionals in Managing Digital Resources and Providing Extension Activities’. He also highlighted the importance and relevance of the theme in this digital era. Further, he spoke on the importance of the digitization and networking of libraries and information services at libraries in the college level. The commissioner of the Department of Collegiate Education *Dr N Nagambika Devi* inaugurated the conference at 10.30 a m. In her inaugural address she stated that department is contemplating to provide Library software developed by National Informatics Centre to all the colleges including aided colleges free of cost. Further, she also said that the persistent complaints that colleges bring to the notice of the department is that of shortage of hands to handle libraries. She stressed for the need of ‘Adoption of Library Software as imperative and necessary to over come shortage of staff’. Again she was of the opinion that the software will also make functioning in the library much smoother and easier and that training will be given to the librarians in usage of the software at the earliest. Along with this Dr NagambikaDevi also suggested that colleges should involve students in library by making a group of students work in the library. “This exercise will not only help colleges overcome shortage of hands but will also bring students closer to books and library she added. While speaking about the importance of books in the lives of the students, the commissioner said that library supports initiation of learning and with innovation and advancement in technology, lots of changes have happened, which demand library to go for networking. It has also made interactive learning imperative. *Dr G K Manjunath,* Chief Librarian, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, delivered the keynote address. He said that Library is a ‘treasure house of knowledge’ and it is democratic in nature as the knowledge stored in the library can be accessed by anyone irrespective of caste, creed, colour and class. He noted that ‘Information is considered as the fifth need of human beings after food, clothe, shelter and water. However advent of internet has brought sea change in access of information and in the nature of information seekers. This has led to digital library, and added that everyone at the virtual space is free to seek and share ideas. He opined that research papers funded by public sponsors are not available on the internet but these papers are published in expensive journals due to which most colleges cannot afford to subscribe these journals. He said that seamless and free access to research paper is a must for enhancing knowledge of students. The Managing Editor of Taranga – a Kannada Weekly magazine, *Smt. Sandhya S Pai* was the guest of honour. In her address she spoke on the importance of reading and the role of books in building personality right from the school education to college and university education. She highlighted the importance of library professionals and librarian in personal, educational and professional growth of an individual. On this occasion, Smt. Sandhya S Pai also released the volume of the *Conference Proceedings* edited by *Dr. Khaisar M. Khan, Mangalore University, Dr. Gopakumar V., Goa University and Dr. B.K.Vishala, St. Agnes College Library. * St. Agnes College Principal Dr. Sr. Marie Prem D’Souza presided over the function. *Dr Devi Prabha,* Senior Lecturer, Department of Commerce, proposed the vote of thanks. *Prof. Malini Hebbar ,* H.O.D of English department was the Master of ceremony. There were one hundred and thirty-five delegates for the conference coming in particular from Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka besides a few from other states. The technical sessions were held on 18th and 19th January 2010. Expert lectures by eminent resource persons were also organized. The well known experts in their areas of specialization gave lectures and also chaired the respective technical sessions. *Day one:* *18th January 2010* *Session-I* Chairman: Dr. K. Manjunath, Rapporteur : Dr. Gopakumar V. Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Librarian, Goa University Mumbai Goa Dr.Majula B.C., Professor of Economics Dept. introduced the resource person. A) The sub theme: Institutional Repositories: Empowering Library Professionals in Developing Digital Resources. In the second session, 5 papers were presented out of the total 8 papers contributed on the above sub theme. *Session-II* Chairman: Dr. M.G. Sreekumar, Rapporteur : Dr. B. U. Kannappanavara Chief Librarian, IIM, Deputy Librarian, Kozikode, Kerala Kuvempu University Library Shankaraghatta, Shimoga Dr.Prema Anand , Lecturer, Dept.of Psychology, introduced the resource person.** The sub theme: Libraries outreach activities / extension activities through print and electronic collection. In the second session, of the conference there were 5 papers received and however, 4 papers were presented by the participants on the above sub theme. *Day Two:* *19th January 2010* *Session-III* Chairman: Dr. Devika Madalli, Rapporteur :Ms.Shylarani B Associate Professor, Selection Grade Librarian DRTC,ISI Bangalore Govt.I-Grade College, Mangalore Dr.Nancy Vaz, Department of Secretarial Practice introduced the resource person. C) The sub theme: Management of digital collection: empowering library professionals. On the above sub theme on the day two there were as many as 17 papers contributed. However 11 papers were presented by the participants. *Session-IV* Chairman: Dr. Harinarayana N S, Rapporteur:Dr.Ningappan. Arabagonda Associate Professor, Senior Scale Librarian Dept. of Lib & Info Sc Govt. I-Grade College University of Mysore. Baydgi-581106 Dr.S.T.Sudha, Chief Librarian of St.Agnes College introduced the resource person. D) The sub theme: Collection development through open access initiatives- the role of the librarian. There were as many as 14 papers contributed on the above theme. However, 13 papers were presented. In the first session 8 papers were presented followed by 5 presentations in the 2nd session. *Panel Discussion* * * On the second and final day of the conference that is on 19 January 2010 followed by the technical session’s, Panel discussion was organized on the theme *‘Are existing policies on loss of books in the Library applicable for the present scenario?’* The panel consisted of following experts 1. Prof. A. K. Baradol Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Lib & Info Sc. Mangalore University. 2. Dr. M. K. Bhandi University Librarian, Mangalore University Library. 3. Dr. Konnur P.V University Librarian Bangalore University Library. 4. Mr. Kadadevar Mutt Selection Grade Librarian, Siddaganga College Tumkur. 5. Mr. Dheeraj S M Selection Grade Librarian, Dhavala College Moodbidri. Prof A. K. Baradol, initiated the discussion and chaired this session. After the productive discussion the chairman of the session *Prof. A.K. Baradol* passed a resolution overwhelmingly and anonymously stating that *‘10 books are to be written off from every 1000 books circulated irrespective of the cost of the books’.* Finally, it was decided to send the resolution to the concerned authorities for its implementation and the needful. *Prof. Elsie Cherian,* from the department of psychology, St. Agnes College thanked all the experts and members of the panel discussion for the expert contribution and participating in the discussion. *Cultural Programme*: A cultural programme was offered by the students of St.Agnes College from 5.30 to 7.30pm to the delegates. Dances of several states were presented and the students of Govinda Dasa College performed ‘Yakshagana’ the folk art of Dakshina Kannada. Dinner was provided at 7.30 pm. *Valedictory function on 19th January 2010* *at 4.30 pm.* The valedictory function was held in the end. Prof. Elsie Cherian, from the department of psychology, St. Agnes College welcomed the gathering. *Mr. Sanjay Grover, *General Manager Informatics India, Pvt.Ltd Bangalore was the chief guest and *Mr. Ullas M* Managing Director EASYLIB Software Pvt. Ltd Bangalore was the guest of Honor. St. Agnes College Principal Sr. Dr. Marie Prem D’Souza presided over the function. Dr. Khaisar M Khan conference director and Dr. Vishala B. K the convener and the organizing secretary shared the Dias. *Dr. Gopakumar,* University Librarian, Goa University presented the report of the proceedings of the two day conference. A few participants expressed their two days experience in the conference. They lauded the efforts made by the organizers in particular the convener and the organizing secretary for their accommodation food and transportation facilities and services. They expressed their extreme happiness and acknowledged the high quality lectures, presentations of the resource persons and the technical sessions. They opined that the conference provided them with good intellectual treat and enlightened them with the latest and current trends in managing digital resources and library extension activities. Mr. Sanjay Grover, General Manager Informatics India, Pvt. Ltd Bangalore presented an account of managing digital resources and empowering library professionals and the challenging role of information professionals in the fast and continuous technological innovations and changes taking place in the 21st century. Mr. Ullas M Managing Director EASYLIB Software Pvt. Ltd Bangalore stressed on the role of software’s R & D in software’s and the competitions and compatibilities in developing software’s for librarians and information professionals to cope up with the staggering growth and sharing of data, information and knowledge. *Dr. Khaisar M Khan *conference director expressed his experiences about the similar conferences and lauded the efforts made by the organizers, the support and encouragement given by the principal St. Agnes College to librarians in general and the library professionals of St. Agnes college library. *Dr. Vishala B. K* the convener and the organizing secretary presented her experiences in organizing the two day national level UGC sponsored conference and acknowledged the support, encouragement and inspiration derived from the college management, the principal, her colleagues and the fellow professionals for the success of the conference. She also profusely thanked all the participants and authorities for their support and cooperation. St. Agnes College Principal *Dr. Sr. Marie Prem D’Souza* presided over the function and stated that she always stood for the librarians and library professionals. She also showered her love and affection on the efforts of Dr. Vishala B. K the convener and the organizing secretary. *Dr. Vishala B. K* also proposed a formal vote of thanks to the guests of the valedictory function to all the participants on behalf of the organizer of two day UGC sponsored national level conference. CONFERENCE PHOTOS CAN BE ACCESSED FROM http://agneslibraryconference.yolasite.com/photos--conference.php Thank you to the delegates for making this conference a memorable one. Dr. Vishala B. K Convener and Organizing Secretary, UGC Sponsored National Level Conference Selection Grade Librarian, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada Phone No. 9448824505 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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by Jagannathan Kasinathan 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Dear Professional, I kindly request to all of you , if any body holding the below mentioned journal holdings issues of articles , please send the same by html or pdf attachement for our research activities. 1 Journal name : British Journal of dermatology 2.Title of the article : The culture of dermal papillae from human hair follicle. 3. Author : Messenger, AG et al 4. Volume/ Number/ page/ Year : v.110/No6/685-689/1985 Thanks & Regards, J.Kasinathan, MSc., MLIS., M.Phil (Phd.,) Senior Executive Scientists, M/s CavinKare Research Centre, #12, Poonamallee Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai 600 032. Tamilnad. India Tel :91-44-22251011/12/13 Fax : 91-44-2225 0130 Email : jkasi1963(a)yahoo.co.in Mobile : 9677196579 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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IASLIC : 16th Annual Ranganathan Memorial Lecture, 2009 (No virus check: exceeding max content size)
by Mailing List Admin 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:40:02 +0530 From: "Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst." <akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in> 16th Annual Ranganathan Memorial Lecture, 2009 will be held at the Seminar Room, Bose Institute, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700 054. PROGRAMME Topic : Need for revamping LIS education in India Speaker : : Dr. M. P. Satija, Professor, DLIS, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005. Date & Time : Thursday 4th March, 2010 at 5.30 P.M. Venue : Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme-VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700 054 Prof. B.P. Muklherjee, Former Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata will preside over the programme. All are cordially invited to participate in the programme. Dated: February 09, 2010 Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty Hony. General Secretary ============================================================================= DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY Hony General Secretary, IASLIC ============================================================================= DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in (IFLA Standing Committee Member - 2009-2013) (Fulbright Scholar 2005-2006)

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IASLIC Website
by Mailing List Admin 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:52:03 +0530 (IST) From: Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> This is to inform all concerned that IASLIC website address has temporarily been changed to www.iaslic1955.org.in. Please visit this site and send your comments for further improvement.. �� --- Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Joint Secretary, IASLIC

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AALDI Conference - Call for papers
by visakhi bapaiah pulagam 21 Feb '10

21 Feb '10

Dear Friends, You will be glad to know that the Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India (AALDI) in association with ICAR Library (Indian Council of Agriculture Research ), Krishi Bhavan & IASRI Library ( Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute), New Delhi is organizing a 3-day National Conference on “Knowledge Management in the Globalized era “ (NCKM) on 21st -23rd April 2010 which is unique in nature . I am sure that particpation in this conference will help you in updating your professional as well as IT skills which in turn will help your proffessional growth as well as for effective and efficient library services of your Organization. Pre-conference Tutorials : Three Pre-conference Tutorials on MARC 21 & WorldCat, Web 2.0/3.0 and Lib2.0 has also been scheduled on 21st April, 2010. The Tutorials will be of great interest to Library & Information Professionals, IT Professionals, Policy Makers, Academicians, Students, Distance Learners, e-Publishers and other Stakeholders. Call for Papers : Original Papers focusing on the theme /Sub-themes of the Conference are invited for the presentation as well as for the Posters by 30/03/2010. Authors are requested to prepare full papers on findings of original research and practice. The paper should not exceed 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS Word format in A4 size in single column & single space and send to Organizing Secretary by e-mail aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com as an attachment within 31/03/2010 Registration : The Registration Form along with Fee may be sent by 31/03/2010. Please refer to the following link http://www.aaldindia.webs.com/ for detailed information such as accommodation, registration fee, paper presentation etc. Papers, Registration Fee and other correspondence may be directed at the following address: I look forward your partipation in this regard. With regards Dr ( Mrs) P. Visakhi Organizing Secretary, NCKM General Secretary, AALDI Chief Librarian, ICAR H.Q, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi , Head, LIS, IASRI, New Delhi CCPI, e-Granth, NAIP, New Delhi e-mail ;visakhi(a)iasri.res.in Editor, IJALIS aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com Phone : 011-25846135 ( IASRI) 011-23389570 ( ICAR) 0 - 9868961046 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [open-science] Launch of the Panton Principles for Open Data in Science + Is It Open Data?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

From: open-science-bounces(a)lists.okfn.org [mailto:open-science-bounces@lists.okfn.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Gray Sent: 19 February 2010 10:59 To: open-science Subject: [open-science] Launch of the Panton Principles for Open Data in Science + Is It Open Data? Hi all, We're pleased to announce the Panton Principles for Open Data in Science: http://blog.okfn.org/2010/02/19/launch-of-the-panton-principles-for-open-da… http://www.pantonprinciples.org/ The Panton Principles were authored by Peter Murray-Rust, Cameron Neylon, Rufus Pollock and John Wilbanks at the Panton Arms on Panton Street in Cambridge, UK - with input from the Working Group on Open Data in Science. You can endorse the principles at: http://www.pantonprinciples.org/endorse We'd be most grateful for any help disseminating the principles - by blogging, microblogging, forwarding to relevant colleagues and so forth. The 'Is It Open Data?' service, which allows anyone to make and publicly record enquiries about the openness of (scientific) datasets, is also now live at: http://www.isitopendata.org/ All the best, -- Jonathan Gray Community Coordinator The Open Knowledge Foundation http://blog.okfn.org http://twitter.com/jwyg http://identi.ca/jwyg http://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/open-science -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper submission date extended for National Seminar
by SUNIL M.V. 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

Dear Professional Friends, We wish to inform the LIS Forum members that we are getting the good response for the National Seminar on "Web-based Library Services" scheduled on March 5 & 6, 2010 organized by JSS College for Women and SDMIMD, Mysore. As per the request from the participants we are extending the Last date for paper submission to February 25, 2010. The authors are requested to send their papers to jssseminar2010(a)gmail.com. The registration is also open and aspirants may kindly register themselves to the seminar well in advance. For more information about the seminar please visit www.sdmimd.ac.in/jssseminar2010 Regards, Sunil MV Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road SiddarthaNagar, Mysore Phone : 0821 - 2420490/491 2429722/161 Fax: 0821-2425557 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[lisnet] Smt A Satyavathi and Prof A A N Raju - IASLIC Best Young teacher award
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

Smt A Satyavathi and Prof A A N Raju - IASLIC Best Young LIS Teacher Award 2008 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a great pleasure to inform all concerned that the name Dr Devika P Madalli, Documen -tation Research and Training Centre, ISI, Bangalore has been selected for Smt A Satyavathi and Prof A A N Raju - IASLIC Best Young LIS Teacher Award 2008. The President of IASLIC will conferred the award upon her on February 20, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the IASLIC office. All are invited. --- Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Joint Secretary, IASLIC Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54 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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[lisnet] IASLIC Website
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

This is to inform all concerned that IASLIC website address has temporarily been changed to www.iaslic1955.org.in. Please visit this site and sent your comments for further improvement.. --- Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Joint Secretary, IASLIC Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54 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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need one article
by Narenderan 20 Feb '10

20 Feb '10

Dear friends, Kindly send me the following article as soft copy. Tam, S.Y., Wat, S.T.& Kennedy, D.M. (2007). An Evaluation of Two Open Source Digital Library Software Systems. In C. Montgomerie& J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 4613-4618) Thanking you Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Phone # 91-413-2334168 Extn 126/139 Mobile: 9442934327 Web: www.ifpindia.org Email : narenthiran.r(a)ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Now, books at the doorstep of senior citizens, disabled (Chandigarh)
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Now, books at the doorstep of senior citizens, disabled TNN, Sep 8, 2009, 01.34am IST CHANDIGARH: There is cheer for senior citizens and disabled in Chandigarh who are fond of reading books and magazines. UT administration has decided to take the library to the doorsteps of senior citizens who are fond of reading but cannot visit libraries owing to the age factor or physical deformity. All that they will have to do for availing the facility is to ring up a number and convey what all they want to read. The scheme is being launched on September 8, World Literacy Day. Conceived under the community outreach programme, the education department, in collaboration with state NSS cell and central state library, has arranged to execute the scheme and deliver books and magazines at houses of senior citizens and disabled with the help of NSS volunteers. Director higher education Ajoy Sharma, the brain behind the scheme, said, "Such persons require assistance and we are doing our best to reach out to them, for ensuring that they do not feel handicapped and their reading habit is sustained. If the aged and disabled cannot come to the library, let the library go to them," he quipped. The modalities of implementation of the scheme have already been worked out. For convenience sake, Chandigarh has been divided into five zones- north, east, west, south and central. Every zone will have two coordinators and 12 NSS volunteers. All that the senior citizens and disabled have got to do is to ring up 2701269 and tell the person at the other end what books or magazines they want to read. The librarians will approach the coordinator in their respective areas who will further assign the work to NSS volunteers. The delivery will be made thrice in a week- on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, over 15 days. The volunteers will deliver and collect the books or magazines from their houses. State librarian Suraj P Nagpal said Chandigarh had central state library, Sector-17, state library, Sector-34, three branch libraries at Manimajra, one in village Badheri and a reading room at Burail. Besides, the city has a mobile library. The total number of members of these libraries is about 45,000. Out of these, about 200 to 300 members are not able to visit the libraries due to one reason or another. Bikram Rana, state liaison officer, NSS cell, UT, said the move would indeed be a service to senior citizens and disabled. Involvement of NSS volunteers, numbering more than 12,000 in Chandigarh, would definitely inculcate the feeling of community service in them, he added. Volunteers would also be assigned the duty of enrolling new members in their respective areas. All formalities will be completed at their houses. The forms, complete in all respects, will be handed over to the state librarian, who will make the enrolments and issue identity cards, Rana said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/chandigarh/Now-books-at-the-do… http://snipurl.com/uf2c9 sent by --- Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278 http://www.google.com/profiles/vyasamoorthy. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Sr. Librarian and Librarian
by Veeru 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, Post of Sr. Librarian and Librarian at National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research, Shanti Marg, Shamla Hills, Bhopal 462002 (M.P.). Posted: 17 Feb 2010 10:14 PM PST Last Date: 25.03.2010 Web: http://www.nitttrbpl.ac.in -- 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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SALIS Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age at DSACE, Tiruchendur
by Arunachalam Hariharan 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

State Level One day Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age 20th March 2010 Organized by Central Library Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Tiruchendur-628215 & SALIS Tirunelveli Chapter (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science) Convener Mr. N. Selvaganapathi Librarian Venue Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Tiruchendur-628215 --------------------------------------------------- About the Seminar Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes since the dawn of the 21st century and facing many challenges. The impact of IT affected the traditional role and services of the Libraries and LIS professionals. Libraries are moving from print to digital resources. Redefining the Library is a need of the hour to meet the opportunities and challenges in the digital age. Libraries find ways and means to reshape and rethink the services and to add value and remain relevant in this rapidly changing and competitive environment. It is high time to plan strategies to redefine the roles and services of LIS Centres and the professionals to meet the challenges in the knowledge society and demands of the future generation. LIS professionals must learn new skills and adopt newer technologies to face the new technological challenges, if they wish to remain relevant for the future. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Objectives The objective of the seminar is to discuss the following areas and exchange of knowledge and ideas among professionals towards redefining the Library and Library services  Information need of the google generation  Redefining library systems, functions, process and services – planning and strategy  Redefining the role and skills of LIS Professionals  Next generation search, web tools and techniques  Innovative value added LIS services  Digital Library challenges  Re-think the physical spaces and digital infrastructure  The Impacts and Implications of Technological Change  Partnership with other organization  Marketing of LIS services  Opportunity and challenges in the 21st Century ---------------------------- Resource Persons Experts from reputed institutions Eligibility Practicing Librarians, information professionals, teachers and students ----------------------------------------------------- Last date for registration 15.03.2010 Registration Fee : Rs.150/- DD drawn in favour of The Secretary, Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Payable at Tiruchendur About Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aditanar Educational Institution (AEI), a registered society founded by the Late Thiru. Si.Pa. ADITANAR established Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering in 1995 with the principle objective of bringing quality education within the reach of the weaker section, particularly in rural areas. It already has in its fold 5 other educational institutions in Tiruchendur. Dr. B. SIVANTHI ADITYAN is the Chairman of AEI and the Founder-Chairman of Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering. Dr. Adityan is a renowned Educationist, an enterprising industrialist, a newspaper Baron of high repute, a Sports personality cum sports Administrator and a quiet and unassuming Philanthropist. Under his visionary guidance, the college is growing in all the aspects. About the Library Central Library of Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering was founded in 1995 with a small collection of books. Today the library has grown into a system with more than 27,000 volumes of books, 140 national periodicals and 218 e-journals. The College library system caters to the needs of the UG and PG degree courses conducted by the College. The library acquires all the text, reference books and other reading materials prescribed in the syllabus for the courses offered. It is a gift to the faculty pursuing Ph.D. Faculty from nearby colleges are also utilizing the e-journal sections of the Central Library. About SALIS SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all spheres of Library and Information Science (LIS) by organizing various programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, training programs on emerging topics for the benefit of LIS professionals in the country jointly with reputed institutions. SALIS has chapters at Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Nagpure and New Delhi to serve the respective regions. SALIS publishes books, journals, news letter to disseminate latest developments in the field, undertakes projects and offer various knowledge based and technology driven services to LIS centres. One of the objectives of SALIS is to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality services. REGISTRATION FORM State Level Seminar on Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age 20.03.2010 Name : Designation : Institution Address for Communication : Tel. : Off Res. E-mail ID : Mobile No : Particulars of Payment (Bank Draft) Name of the Bank : __________________ Rs. _________ D D No. _______________ Date _______________ Date: Signature of the Applicant Organising Committee Patron Dr. J.Maheswaran, Principal, Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar college of Engineering, Tiruchendur Convener Mr. N. Selvaganapathi, Librarian Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar college of Engineering Tiruchendur Co-Ordinators 1. Mr. P. Rajendran, Asst. Librarian, Dr.SACOE 2. Mr. S. Arockiaraj, Lecturer Dep. of Mathematics, Dr. SACOE 3. Mr. Peter Devadoss, Lecturer Dep. of ECE, Dr. SACOE Advisory Committee Dr. S. Surianarayanan Librarian, Sri.Paramakalyani college, Alwarkurichi Dr. Martin Arockiasamy Librarian, St. Xaviers college, Palayamkottai Dr. A. Lawrence Mary Librarian, TDMNS College, Tkallikulam. Dr. K.Vinitha Librarian, National Engineering college, Kovilpatti Mr. A. Esakki Librarian, District Central Library, Tirunelveli Mr. Muthukrishanan Librarian, Aditanar college of Arts & Science, Tiruchendur. Dr. Balasubramanian Deputy Librarian, M.S. University, Tirunelveli Completed registration form can be sent to: Mr.N.Selvaganapathi, Librarian & Convener Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering Tiruchendur – 628 215. selvathiruvonam(a)yahoo.com sacoeprincipal(a)gmail.com, Tel: 04639 – 242482 cell: 9788932477 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: IFLA Announces Renewed focal areas, funding for ALP
by Dr. J K Vijayakumar 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

------ Forwarded Message From: "Stuart Hamilton (IFLA)" <Stuart.Hamilton@ ifla.org> Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:09:40 +0100 IFLA Announces Renewed focal areas, funding for ALP >From 2010 the IFLA Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP) will be the primary vehicle for delivering the Professional Development strand of IFLA's Advocacy Framework through training based on policy and guidelines developed by IFLA's core activities or sections. From February 1st 2010 ALP moves to IFLA Headquarters where it will come under the responsibilities of the Senior Policy Advisor Stuart Hamilton. Fiona Bradley, the new ALP Programme Co-ordinator, will manage the implementation of all ALP activities. The ALP Committee will provide advice to ALP and select projects to be funded. ALP will continue to build on the success of the programme over past years. >From 2010 onwards ALP projects will focus on professional priorities for the development of the library and information profession that are linked to IFLA's strategic objectives. The grassroots approach of ALP will continue, with local communities submitting project proposals. There will be a preference for projects based on IFLA's training packages and that build sustainability and capability in local library communities in developing countries or emerging economies around the world. The centrepiece of the new approach to ALP is the Building Strong Library Associations Programme (BSLA). This comprehensive programme offers a strategic and coordinated approach to capacity building and sustainability of library associations for the benefit of associations, libraries, and their communities. Call for applications: ALP small projects, Building Strong Library Associations projects The IFLA Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP) is pleased to announce the call for project applications for 2010. ALP supports projects in training and development in developing countries and emerging economies with an emphasis on capacity building and train-the-trainer or cascading delivery. Project applications can be made to the IFLA ALP Programme for support to library associations, groups of libraries, or others who want to develop co-operation, knowledge and services within the special programme areas of ALP. Priority will be given to projects proposed by IFLA members (or by institutions/ organisations sponsored to join IFLA through a mentoring partnership with a library association) . All projects should have the support of an appropriate institution( s), association and the appropriate Regional Section or MLAS (Management of Library Associations Section) to implement the project. The types of projects that ALP supports include: . One-off workshops and training activities, delivering existing IFLA's policy-based training materials (for example, training materials developed by FAIFE) . Workshops, training and capacity building projects based on ALP focal areas . Longer-term capacity building activities and training designed to support the development of the sector in a country, for example through the Building Strong Library Associations Programme Application guidelines can be found in full on the IFLA website together with application forms. Applications should be submitted to the relevant regional office (or MLAS as applicable) and ALP by 1 May 2010 for project applications, and by 9 April for Building Strong Library Associations programme applications. The IFLA Governing Board dissolved the existing ALP Advisory Board on December 2 and appointed those present at the ALP meeting on December 1 2009 to serve as the interim committee until the new committee is appointed by the Governing Board in April 2010. The members of the committee are: Helena Asamoah-Hassan, Buhle Mbambo-Thata, Jésus Lau, Winnie Vitzansky, Janice Lachance, Stuart Hamilton (Senior Policy Advisor, ex officio), Fiona Bradley (ALP Programme Coordinator, ex officio, secretary). Birgitta Sandell will serve as an advisor to the committee. More information is available about ALP and the Building Strong Library Associations Programme at: http://www.ifla. org/alp by contacting the ALP Programme Co-ordinator Fiona Bradley via email: fiona.bradley@ ifla.org Stuart Hamilton Senior Policy Advisor International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions P.O. Box 95312 2509 CH The Hague Netherlands 00 31 70 314 0884 -- -- -- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Ph.D, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Job posting:LIBRARIAN:DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY:PUNE
by Vasanthakumar N 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Friends, For your Reference N. VASANTHAKUMAR Cell: 09486026488 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (DEEMED UNIVERSITY, GIRINAGAR, PUNE-411025 (ISO 9001 Certified Institute) (An Autonomous Organisation fully funded by Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence) (Telephone No. (020) 24389550/24304035/24304037) (www.diat.ac.in) Advertisement No. 01/2010 (NTS-DIAT (DU)) The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) Deemed University (DU) is a premier educational institution significantly contributing in the sphere of Human Resources Development for the Defence Forces by way of imparting education and training on Defence Technology to the officers of Armed forces, Scientists of the DRDO, Technical officers of the Ordnance Factory Board, Directorate of Quality Assurance, Public Sector Undertakings and friendly foreign countries. DIAT (DU) is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Institute. DIAT (DU) invites applications from the eligible candidates for the following Non-Teaching posts to be filled by direct recruitment/deputation :- 3 LIBRARIAN Pay scale: 37400‐67000 Grade Pay (Rs.)10000 01 (UR) 3. LIBRARIAN(Direct Recruitment/Deputation) Essential Qualification : Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in UGC seven-point scale and consistently good academic record. At least thirteen years of experience as Deputy Librarian in University Library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. Evidence of innovative Library service and organization of published work. Preferential Qualifications : M. Phil./Ph. D Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation/ Archives and manuscript keeping. Age: 55 years(Age Limit not more than -for Direct Recruitment/Deputation) The last date for receiving the applications is 30 March 2010. Applications received after the due date are liable to be summarily rejected. For more details see:http://tinyurl.com/libtech43 __._,_.___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: ASIS&T SIG-III InfoShare Professional/Regular Membership Award
by Dr. J K Vijayakumar 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

--- On Wed, 2/17/10, Abebe Rorissa <arorissa(a)albany.edu> wrote: From: Abebe Rorissa <arorissa(a)albany.edu> Subject: [Asis-l] ASIS&T SIG-III InfoShare Professional/Regular Membership Award - Call for Nominations Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 3:56 AM *** Please excuse cross posting *** Dear Colleagues, The ASIS&T International Information Issues Special Interest Group (SIG-III) is pleased to announce that for 2010 we will be able to sponsor another group of deserving information professionals from developing countries for complimentary ASIS&T memberships (the financial burden of which would otherwise be prohibitive). We are soliciting nominations of candidates for the InfoShare Membership Award. Please include a Curriculum Vitae and a brief description of why this person is deserving of membership, including their willingness to promote ASIS&T within their networks and build relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations. Awardees will be decided by a vote of the SIG-III officers at the beginning of March 2010. All Curriculum Vitae will be kept private, viewable only by SIG-III officers. Each membership award will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year if the new member proves to be a strong advocate for ASIS&T in their home country during the course of the year. Awardees will be asked to submit a report on their activities by next year's Annual Meeting, which may include, but are not limited to: - sharing ASIS&T publications that you receive (the Bulletin of ASIS&T and JASIS&T) with other colleagues - promoting the SIG-III paper contest among your colleagues - serving as a contact/coordinator for ASIS&T members traveling to your area who may be able to speak about ASIS&T and information science -having the ability to strengthen the relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations - sponsoring lectures on information science topics in your area on behalf of ASIS&T We look forward to welcoming new members to ASIS&T from across the globe, especially from countries that have never been ASIS&T members or have limited ASIS&T membership, with your help. Please start thinking about candidates among your networks and send your nominations of deserving candidates to Abebe Rorissa (arorissa(a)albany.edu) or Masqood Shaheen (shaheenma(a)gmail.com) Deadline for all nominations is February 28, 2010. Thank you and best wishes for the upcoming months and we hope to see you in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in October! Abebe Rorissa Masqood Shaheen InfoShare Program SIG-III ASIS&T InfoShare page: http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/index.htm ASIS&T 2010 Annual Meeting (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: October 22-27, 2010): http://www.asis.org/conferences.html (conferences page) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need an article
by Anand Pandey 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Dear all, I need an article and the details are as below-- *Towards a general theory of action and time* *Source* Artificial Intelligence Volume 23 , Issue 2 (July 1984) Pages: 123 - 154 Year of Publication: 1984 ISSN:0004-3702 *Author * James F. Allen I'll be highly thankful for the same. Anand Kumar Pandey SRF, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore-560059, India Mob. +91 9742 169 373 anand(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in anand(a)disi.unitn.it meetanandpandey(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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announcement for Information & documentation interns (revised)
by Kiran Pandey 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Announcement for Information and documentation interns Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) based in New Delhi invites applications for Information and documentation interns for its Environment Resources Unit (ERU) Eligibility: BLISc. with good communication skills (English & Hindi), Ability to work on MS Office, Good net browsing skills. Candidates with science background will be preferred. Stipend: Rs. 6,000 per month. Contact person: Kiran Pandey, Coordinator - Environment Resources Unit Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org Ms. Kiran Pandey **************************************************************** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 **************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TN GOVT COLLEGE LIBRARIANS- TNPSC - 56 POSTS
by Vasanthakumar N 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Tamilnadu Govt. Applications are invited for direct recruitment to the following post: TNPSC POST: COLLEGE LIBRARIAN IN GOVT. COLLEGES SERVICE: TAMILNADU COLLEGIATE EDUCATION SERVICE (Code No.101) POST CODE: 3004 NO OF VACANCIES: 56 DATE OF NOTIFICATION : 17-2-2010 LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 19-03-2010 DATE OF EXAM: 20-06-2010 - 10 AM TO 1 PM SCALE OF PAY: PB3 RS.15600-39100 WITH GP RS. 6000/- REF: THE HINDU 17-02-2010 PAGE 13 N. VASANTHAKUMAR Cell: 09486026488 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moderated email forums
by naganarasimha shailaja 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Sir, There are a lot of Library professionals who are busy in their work but would like to keep in touch with the on going developments in the field by looking at the discussions going on. I am sure most would not like to read the unedited messages which takes time to read and understand. Moderation is essential as it controls the discussions which some times goes beyond the subject field,Long discussion opposing or supporting a point which does not add anything to the subject. May be forum will be flooded by the product pushers and advertisers. keep this forum free from all this. There are many free discussion sites on the web which can be used by the enthusiasts. N. Shailaja Asst. Editor, Information Centre, Deccan Herald, Ph: 25880545 Mobile:9449210448 naganarasimhas(a)yahoo.com New Email addresses available on Yahoo! Get the Email name you've always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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librarian post in west bengal university of animal and fishery science
by vittal varaha murali 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

west bengal university of animal and fishery science announces one librarian post for more details see: http://wbuafscl.ac.in/Notice/teacher.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IREX Fellowship for International Librarianship
by Dr. J K Vijayakumar 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

IREX Fellowship for International Librarianship – Summer 2010 IREX announces a unique opportunity for three Library and Information Science graduate students with an international orientation to take part in a fellowship focused on impact assessment and community building in two national library development programs in Romania and Ukraine. Successful applicants will have a background that includes the following elements: • currently studying for an MA or PhD in Library and Information Science • a record of academic excellence at the undergraduate and graduate level • exceptional writing skills, as evidenced by previous publications in journals or periodicals and/or presentations at academic conferences • significant international experience, including time spent living and working abroad and proficiency in at least one foreign language • significant experience working or volunteering in a library, preferably a public library LAST DATE ; March 15, 2010 More details at http://irexgl.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/fellowship/ -- -- -- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Ph.D -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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libraries and poor children
by jasim s 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

how library visit helps in increasing language skills of poor children?.read the news story in guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/feb/15/poor-children-behind-sutton… jasimudeen.s thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Forward the article if you have with your library
by Librarian ITBHU 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mayank Gupta <mayank.gupta.mec06(a)itbhu.ac.in> Date: Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 1:09 PM Subject: Querry regarding Journal registration on science direct To: librarian(a)itbhu.ac.in Respected Sir, I am a final year student in mechanical engineering dept., and need the following journal for my B.tech Project that is undergoing under Dr. R. K. Dwivedi, Journal details are Simulation of 3-D random rough surface by 2-D digital filter and fourier analysis * Y.Z. Hu and K. Tonder International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/08906955> Volume 32, Issues 1-2<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2357…>, February-April 1992, Pages 83-90 Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces It is available at www.sciencedirect.com but they ask for user name password when downloaded, This paper is extremely urgent for our work, So, if you can get us the paper, it will be a great help and will be highly appreciated. With best regards, Mayank Gupta, Mechanical Eng. P.S. link for the above paper : http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V4B-485Y6HN-GJ&_… * -- Thanks and Regards! Navin Upadhyay Librarian Main Library, IT BHU, Varanasi, UP (India) Tel: 0542-2307006 09794662333 (M) Mail ID: librarian(a)itbhu.ac.in nubhuit(a)rediffmail.com Institute Website : www.itbhu.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-Granthalaya Workshop, Trivandrum, Kerala
by Saji S Nair 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Dear Members, A training programme on E-Granthalaya & NewsNIC software is scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 23 - 25 February 2010. For further details: Ajith Brahmanandan Technical Director National Informatics Centre Kerala State Unit, Thiruvananthapuram Phone (o) 0471-2729894 (m) 9446513525 EMAIL: ajithb(a)nic.in OR See the link: http://egranthalaya.nic.in/eGWorkshop_NIC_Trivandrum_23022010.pdf * * Regards -- Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) Email: saji(a)rcctvm.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Exploring Plagiarised Text
by Badan Barman 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Respected forum members, Three days back i came across a blog site called Plagiarised (http://onlineclone.blogspot.com/) which is exploring papers with plagiarized text. I know by seeing the blog posts (if there name is there) professionals will be offended and some one like me (!) will fear of being explore in the days to come. But the real thing is that such type is initiative is really needed and we should join hand to achieve this kind of end. After all what is the importance of publishing a seminar or conference volume if maximum of its articles are derivatives of some kind of earlier publication (plagiarized text), and what is the importance of organizing that seminar itself. I personally not in an assumption, but we all know sufficient prove to justify our comments. So what should be done actually to avoid information pollution. Your comments are welcome at http://lislinks.ning.com/forum/topics/plagiarism-and-indian-lis/ 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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List moderation
by CUK Library 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Dear all, Mr. Saji S. Nair has raised a very important question. Though list moderation is necessary to avoid the flow of unwanted messages, rigorous scrutiny and blocking of relevant communication is actually the negation of the right to information. As pointed out by Mr. Saji, the number of mails received through LIS Forum per day is very less now a days. Hence, many of the important events and news become unknown to the library community. With regards, Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian Central University of Kerala Kasaragod, Kerala-671123 India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Preservation of documents
by Dr.D.P Prathap 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Dear Colleagues I request info on the following: There is a register (like our accession register) of the year 1872. It contains about 100 pages. It is in a bad shape now. I would like to how to preserve the register, for future use. Sincerely shanmuganathan, T. Technical Officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore-7 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for a paper
by Francis Jayakanth 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Dear Members, Can somebody, who has access to Nature's back volumes, please send me a copy of the following publication? Poly(styrene peroxide): an auto-combustible polymer fuel by K. Kishore & T. Mukundan Nature 324, 130 - 131 (13 November 1986); doi:10.1038/324130a0 The article has been requested by one of our faculty. With best regards, - Francis NCSI, IISc Bangalore

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A Library that Impressed Somerset Maugham
by Vimal Kumar 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Here is a story about the glorious past of State Central Library, Kerala (Trivandrum Public Library) reported by Press Trust of India and appeared in various periodicals. http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?674561 -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecutre by Prof Paul Nieuwenhuysen, University of Brussels
by Chandu 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Dear Professional Colleagues Prof Paul Nieuwenhuysen, Librarian, University of Brussels, is visiting our campus at GD Goenka World Institute, Sohna Road, Gurgaon on 19th Feb 2010 and will deliver lecture on “To a higher level of academic information literacy” at 3 PM. Those desirous to attend the same should forward their name(s) to chandra.vithal(a)gdgoenka.ac.in by 18th Feb 2010. The candidates can also contact following persons on phone: 1. Chandra vithal +919968291810 2. Satyavrat +919582087234 With warm wishes, Chandra vithal -- 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] Open Theses accedes to NDLTD-will not display fulltext-updates on Open Thesis Issue
by Mailing List Admin 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:24:31 +0530 From: T. Shahab <tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in> Respected Madam, Does the discussion signify that ETD through OAI should not have a provision for full-text download? Please expatiate. Dr. T. Shahab Hamdard University New Delhi -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Shalini Sent: 09 फरवरी 2010 08:29 To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in; lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Open Theses accedes to NDLTD-will not display fulltext-updates on Open Thesis Issue Hello LIS professionals, I reproduce below two mails – one from Prof. Edward Fox, Director of NDLTD and another from Pete Celano of Open Thesis. These discussions give you a glimpse of not only the way NDLTD has been serving the cause of ETDs and also the issues involved and how a professional community can/should stand up to its values and beliefs. Happy reading! Shalini kkkk

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National Conference on "Library Services in Electronic Environment"
by G. K. Sachdeva 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Dear Library Professionals, We are pleased to inform you that JK Business School, Gurgaon is going to organize a one day National Conference on “*Library Services in Electronic Environment* “ on Friday, 19th of March, 2010 at Gurgaon Campus. The main objective of the conference is to promote the library and information science professionals to discharge , exchange and discuss their resourceful and creative views, ideas and their experiences in Library & information services at a common platform. We believe that this conference will be very useful and beneficial to Library Professionals, Information Scientists. Researchers, Academicians, Teachers & Students, Corporate Executives and Publishers. We on behalf of JK Business School, Gurgaon would like to invite you to attend the conference and contribute research papers. Details of the conference are attached. Thanks & Regards *Gulshan Kr. Sachdeva* Library In-Charge J K Padampat Singhania Institute of Management & Technology Gurgaon – 122 102 E-mail: gulshan.sachdeva(a)jkps.edu.in M.No. 9015259302, 9911496696 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICDL-2010 -Registration Open.
by ICDL 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL) Theme: Shaping the Information Paradigm New Delhi, 23 – 26 February 2010 Organizers : TERI & IGNOU Objectives · Provide a platform and enable interaction among DL experts and researchers · Facilitate creation adoption, implementation and utilization of DL‘s, and their future implications · Bridging the digital divide through knowledge sharing Who should participate? · Library/Information professionals · IT and knowledge service providers · Policy makers · Academicians, students and distance learner · E-publishers and virtual communities · Other stakeholders Inauguration Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India will inaugurate the conference at 6.00 p.m. on 23 February 2010 in the presence of Smt D Purandeswari, Hon'ble Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Government of India; Dr R K Pachauri, Director General, TERI, New Delhi & Chairman, IPCC (Noble Laureate) and Prof V N Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor IGNOU, New Delhi and other invited eminent guests. Key Note Speaker: Dr R Chidambaram Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Deanna Marcum Library of Congress, USA Invited Speakers (There are more than 50 invited speakers. Some of them are as below): Mr. Jean-Marc Comment, Archives fédérales suisses, Switzerland Prof. Paul Nieuwenhuysen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Edie Rasmussen, The University of British Columbia, Canada Prof. Peter Schirmbacher, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany Prof. Michael Seadle, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany Dr. Andreas Rauber, Vienna Univ. of Technology, Austria Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto, University of Tsukuba, Japan Dr. Rebecca B. Vargha, University Library, USA Dr. Gobinda Chowdhury, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Prof. Michael Fraser, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Minna Karvonen, The National Digital Library, Ministry of Education, Finland Jens Thorhauge, Danish Agency for Libraries and Media, Denmark Anne Caputo, Special Libraries Association and Dow Jones, USA Venue: Conference at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi • 24–26 February 2010 Tutorial at IGNOU, Convention Centre, New Delhi • 23 February 2010 |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |Delegates |Tutorial |Conference |Conference and | | | | |Tutorial | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |India/Bhutan/Nepa|Rs 2000 |Rs 6000 |Rs 7500 | |l | | | | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |Bangladesh/Sri |US$ 55 |US$ 160 |US$ 175 | |Lanka/Pakistan | | | | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| |Other countries |US$ 80 |US$ 250 |US$ 300 | |-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------| For registration please visit http://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/registration.php Contact: ICDL Secretariat TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India Telephone 24682138, 24682100, 41504900 Fax 24682144, 24682145 E-mail icdl(a)teri.res.in Web www.teriin.org/events/icdl Kind regards Rajesh Kumar Bhardwaj Librarian and Area Convenor TERI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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On Demand Purchase Model Allows Librarians to Base Acquisition on Usage
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Dear Friends, On Demand Purchase Model Allows Librarians to Base Acquisition on Usage Now your library can purchase eContent only when you need it. Through the NetLibrary On Demand purchase model, your library establishes a profile of available titles for your users. Once a title is accessed between one and three times depending on publisher permissions, it is purchased by your library and automatically added to your collection. Because you’ve set the overall strategy through your profile, you maintain complete control of titles available for purchase. Your library will be notified about purchases on a monthly basis and payment can be made through an advance deposit or by monthly invoices. On Demand provides libraries with the least expensive way to acquire new titles because only those titles that are used get triggered for purchase. Contact your OCLC representative for complete details. For more information: http://www.oclc.org/ebooks/ordering/pda.htm?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_… <http://www.oclc.org/ebooks/ordering/pda.htm?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_…>Thanking You Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.dineshks.webs.com, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Selection between Libsys-LSPremia and VTLS-Virtua
by Sanjeev K Sunny 14 Feb '10

14 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, I request your kind feedback on *your* p*roduct satisfaction* for * Libsys-LSPremia* and *VTLS-Virtua*. I understand that Libsys is most widely used software in India, but some big institutions are also using Virtua. We have to decide for the best software for our library. The selection criteria are *all advanced features *(email/sms alerts for issue, return, return of reserved item; automatic overdue reminders; robust searching facilities; content enriched OPAC; virtual shelf; printing and reporting; etc.) *working seamlessly*, *true implementation of RFID Gate* and *self issue-return system*. Thanking you. -- Sanjeev K Sunny Assistant Librarian Central University of Bihar sunny(a)cub.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Do School Libraries Need Books? Interesting piece from The New York Times blog
by Vasanth 13 Feb '10

13 Feb '10

Dear Sir/madam, There was an interesting piece of article on Do School Libraries Need Books? by The New York Times. Five of the eminent thinkers including Nicholas Carr of IT Doesn't Matter spoke on the topic. Visit the following link to access the full text of the article. http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/do-school-libraries-need-… ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore 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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Revised date of Knowledge Management in the Globalized era
by binod yadav 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

*AALDI* *(Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India)* *National Conference* *On* *Knowledge Management in the Globalized era* * * * 21**st** to 23**rd** April 2010* [image: Your browser may not support display of this image.] *Organized by * *Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India* *Co-Organizers* * ICAR Library, ICAR H.Q, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi* *Library Information System, IASRI, PUSA, New Delhi* *AALDI (Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalist of India)* The Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India* *was founded in 1971 with aim to bring the Agricultural Librarians of the country on a platform to join heads to address matters of professional interests with eyes on improving library and information services. The Association embarked on the first General Body Meeting at* Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur* in June 1973, and decided to publish a periodical entitled “AALDI Bulletin” annually to give vent to the intellectual thought of the Agricultural Library Professionals. The efforts of the Association bore fruit in 1974 when the first volume of the periodical saw the light. To keep in pace with the changing scenario and concepts of librarianship, the title of the periodical was changed to *Indian Journal of Agricultural Library & Information Science in 1983*, and as* Indian Journal of Agricultural Library & Information Services in 2008*. Due to some unavoidable circumstances the Association became dormant and slowly passed into hibernation after 1993. It was revived during a Workshop on “KrishiPrabha - Indian Agricultural Dissertation Repository” held at *Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University*, Hisar 0n 24.2.2008. *ICAR Library, Indian Council of Agricultural Research H.Q, New Delhi* ICAR library was established in 1929 under one of the mandates of ICAR to render the information services to Scientists, Researchers, Policy makers, Farmers, Research managers etc. Its collection and clientale are specialized in agriculture and its allied sciences. The physical location of the library has been made in two locations i.e at Krishi Bhavan and Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan . The publications of Crop Sciences, Animal sciences and general interest like literature, religion, music, philosophy, culture, Indian constitution under theme "Indiana" and publications of Reference natured are kept in Krishi Bhavan and scientific literature on Veterinary, Dairy, Horticulture, Soil sciences, Engineering etc., are at Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, Pusa. ICAR Library, Krishi Bhavan has been modernized, barcoded and computerized by using latest information technology and developed Information Kiosks, internet Surfing, On-line catalogue etc .The mandatory housekeeping activities of library have been automatized by using "e-Granthalaya<http://mcitconsortium.nic.in/>" software developed by the NIC <http://home.nic.in/> . Online Databases & Services of ICAR library can be accessed from * http://www.icarlibrary.nic.in* *Library Information System , IASRI (Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute), New Delhi.* The Library Information System (LIS) of IASRI was established in 1968 and it has an excellent print and electronic resource base in the fields of Agricultural Statistics, Computer applications, Agricultural Economics and allied fields to support teaching, research and consultancy in the relevant areas. This is the referral and sole library in Agricultural Statistics and Computer Applications in India. It caters the information needs of Scientists, students, faculty and researchers, trainees of not only IASRI but also NARS in both conventional as well as in electronic. It has been automated and bar-coded completely and digitized partially. All electronic services and resources of library can be accessed from * http://lib.iasri.res.in.* *Who should Participate* : Library & Information professionals, Documentlists, Information Scientists, IT Professionals, Policy makers, Academicians, Students, Distance learners, e-Publishers and other stakeholders. *Pre-Conference Tutorials :* There will be Pre-Conference tutorials on MARC 21, WorldCat, Web 3.0 and Lib 2.0 technologies on 21.04.2010 for the benefit of the Librarians. These tutorials will be given by highly competent and expert professionals in their respective fields. The tutorials have been designed from a layman point of view so that the participants get an insight of the emerging technologies, besides getting basic understanding. *Venue : *Auditorium, Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Library Avenue, PUSA Campus, New Delhi -100012 *Conference : *Two days National Conference on* “Knowledge Management in the Globalized era” *will held on 22nd and 23rd April 2010 on below mentioned subthemes. - e-Resources - Information Portals & Gateways - Digital Content Management - Open Source Softwares - Automation of Libraries - Library Networks & Consortia - Scientometrics & Webometrics - Institutional Repositories - Electronic Thesis Depositories - Information Literacy Programmes - Knowledge & Skills in ICT - Web 2.0 /3.0 and Lib 2.0 - Copy rights & IPR issues - E-learning & e-Publishing - International Standards, Format & Protocols - Information Seeking behaviour - Semantic Web - Case studies - Collection development Policy - International Standards, Formats & Protocols *Venue : Lecture Hall, NAAS, NAS Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi -12* *Call for Papers*: Original Papers focusing on the theme /Subtheme of the Conference are invited for the presentation as well as for the Posters. Authors are requested to prepare papers based on original findings of research, case studies, etc. The papers, not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS Word format in A4 size with single column and single space, may be sent to the Organizing Secretary by e-mail at e-mail addresses : *aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com* <aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com> or visakhi(a)iasri.res.in before 28/02/2010. *General Instruction for authors may been seen at ** http://www.aaldindia.webs.com/* <http://www.aaldindia.webs.com/> *Important dates: * *S.No* *Date* *Particulars* *1* *30/01/2010* *Submission of Abstract* *2* *28/02/2010* *Submission of Full paper* *3* *15/03/2010* *Acceptance of Papers* *4* *30/03/2009* *Intimation to the Author* *Registration Fee* : Registration fee includes Conference kit, Lunch, tea and dinner ( if scheduled). Working Professionals *Amount* *Particulars* *Date* Rs. 1000 /- Tutorials 21/04/2010 Rs. 1,500 /- Rs. 2,000/- Conference Both Tutorials & Conference 22/04/2010 & 23/04/2010 21/04/2010 to 23/04/2010 Retired professionals & Students Rs. 250/- Rs. 500/- Tutorials Conference The Registration fee shall be sent in the form of Demand Draft in favour of “AALDI-Delhi”, payable at New Delhi. Registration fee is not refundable. With Warm Regards, Binod Singh Yadav SRF, ICAR-KRISHI BHAVAN, DELHI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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moderated email groups/my opinion
by jasim s 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

i think a moderated email discussion forum is a like a cell with a plasma membrane. we know plasma membrane is selectively permeable.the membrane acts as a gate keeper.when there is a watchman,misinformation rarely enters into the cell (email group) :) jasimudeen.s medical college thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Regarding the Eligibility
by SIMERJIT KAUR 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: SIMERJIT KAUR <simerjit77(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Regarding the Eligibility To: qwe(a)qwe.com Dear Chetan, the following paragraph may clear your doubt. *The candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility for Lectureship held prior to 1st June 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET, being eligible to apply for Lectureship anywhere in India. For SET held from 1st June 2002 onwards, the qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of lecturer only in the universities/ colleges belonging to the state from where they have cleared their SET. All SET qualified candidates are also eligible to appear in NET, if they so desire*. On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM, Hire Manager <chetan_s2007(a)yahoo.co.in>wrote: > Dear LIS Professionals, > > > One statement often being observed for the post of Assistant Librarian in > the University Library position or in other National Technical/Management > Institutions that for the post of Assistant Librarian > > *"Qualifying in the national –level test conducted for the purpose by the > UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC"* > > I wish to kindly know whether the candidate who has cleared SET is also > eligible for applying for the such post under the clause mentioned above. As > because UGC only approves the other agency (i.e Universities) to conduct the > test. > > > > Thanking You > > > Chetan Sonawane,Librarian > Pillai's Institute of Management Studies & Research > Sec-16,New Panvel,MS-410 206 > > > > ------------------------------ > Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW!<http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_ie8_new/*http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/inter…> > . > -- > 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, and is believed to be clean.

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VERY URGENT QUERY.
by Lata Suresh 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Dear all, I need the answer of the query urgently as many faculty may be asked to resign on this basis.. According to Wikipedia:- *Doctor of Medicine* (*MD*, from the Latin<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_language> *Medicinæ Doctor* meaning "Teacher of Medicine") is a doctoral degree<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctorate>for physicians <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physician> (medical doctors). The degree is granted by medical schools<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_school> . It is a first professional degree<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_professional_degree>(qualifying degree) in some countries, including the United States <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States> and Canada<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada>, although training is entered after obtaining at least 90 credit hours of university level work (see second entry degree<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_entry_degree>). In other countries, such as United Kingdom<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom>and India <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India>, the MD is either an advanced<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postgraduate> academic <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academia> *research* degree similar to a PhD <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Philosophy> or a higher doctorate <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_doctorate> But as per AICTE : MD is not equivalent to PhD... Is there any evidence for this that MD is equivalent to PhD in UGC Guidelines or any other norms etc... awaiting for your reply. -- Best wishes and regards Lata Suresh -- 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] to Mr. Saji S. Nair on moderation in discussion forums.
by Sunny Joseph 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Dear Mr. saji, ??????????? I have the opinion that moderation is needed in discussion forums too. If no moderation, anybody can publish anything. It is wastage of time to a regular reader of LIS forum like me to read everything for getting few qualified information. But it is better to be liberal rather than strict moderartion/elimination of mails. Regards Sunny Joseph, Librarian, Govt. Institute of Advanced Study in Education , Thrissur. 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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Report of Informatics Endowment Lecture Series - 7
by amrutraj benhal 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

*Report of Informatics Endowment Lecture Series - 7 * Organizing the 7th Informatics Endowment Lecture Series on the 10th of February was a pleasant coincident with Informatics itself completing 30 years of its existence in the information business. The alma mater of N V Satyanarayana was very proud to hold this lecture series by Prof. Ramani who was at the University of Mysore, to deliver INFORMATICS ENDOWMENT LECTURE SERIES ON DIGITAL LIBRARIES – 7 on *Structured Information and Information Technology*. He started his lecture with a quote; “Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge. That's what we're doing! Jimmy Wales”. He started his lecture with a remark about the volume of information that is being produced and the developments that are taken place in IT- Hardware, Software and Information Content. He dealt with several aspects relating to available web content forms and its economics. He gave a live demonstration of the results of a search that can be carried out on Google taking simple examples from E- Commerce and created curiosity among the audience regarding the accuracy of the information search and retrieval over the Web. He also touched on Web 2.0 movement and structured information and its potentialities and usability. He emphasized that there is ample scope for LIS professionals in facilitating information search and creating value added content and services. He was relating the present day Web Browsing to Browsing of books in a library. He was of the opinion that the structured data, tables, schemas help in collating information which is scattered over the Web. He was also of the view that the Semantic Web has not provided possible solution for the problem of accessing web content. The lecture was well attended by professionals from Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore and the current batch of students and research scholars of the Department. A special thanks to Dr. K N Prasad, Executive Director, Dr. I R N Gouder, and Sri. V. L. Kalyan. Prof. Khaiser Nikam welcomed the gathering and introduced the speaker, Dr. N. S. Harinarayana spoke about INFORMATICS and the ENDOWMENT LECTURE SERIES. Dr. K N Prasad was invited to present the engraved Silver Plaque to Prof. Ramani. And Dr. M. Chandrashekhara proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Adithya Kumari was the MC. From Amrutraj Benahal Project Fellow, UGC MRP University of Mysore, Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moderated email forums: Is it too rigorous?
by Saji S Nair 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Dear All, Thanks to Internet, as we have a plenty of email discussion forums in LIS. In India, some of the discussion lists are moderated by List Owners, but others are free-for-all discussion groups without message filtering measures. Currently, the number of messages appearing in moderated lists is meagre when compared to the other category. If email from subscribers to a moderated list is not got posted, it is quite natural that they may bypass such lists. Is it a welcome trend? It is argued that any member of a list can take part in a conversation or begin a new topic without any difficulties. The question is: Is there any need for rigorous reviewing/filtering measures in moderated email discussion forums in LIS? * * * * -- Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) Email: saji(a)rcctvm.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgently required Assistant Librarian at BIMTECH, Greater Noida‏
by Anil Singh 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Birla Institute of Management and Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida requires one Assistant Librararian for its Learning Resource Centre urgently. Candidate should have MLISc degree from reputed University with execellent communication skills and IT skills. Salary between 15,000-20,000 pm. Send your CV by e-mail to Dr. Rishi Tiwari, Librarian,BIMTECH, Greater Noida Mobile: 09810583623, E-mail: rishi_70(a)rediffmail.com Dr. ANIL SINGH Division of Library, Documentation and Information National Council of Educational Research and Training Sri Aurobindo Marg New Delhi - 110016 Mobile 09868167052 E-mail: dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.dranilsingh.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Tow days Workshop on Manuscripts and their Preservation
by Narenderan 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Dear Friends, French Institute of Pondicherry, Pondicherry is organizing two days workshop on "Indian Manuscripts and their Preservation : strategies for conservation, diffusion and awareness (Feb 25-26, 2010) please see for details in the following link. http://www.ifpindia.org/Indian-Manuscripts-and-their-Preservation.html Thanks -- Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Phone # 91-413-2334168 Extn 126/139 Mobile: 9442934327 Web: www.ifpindia.org Email : narenthiran.r(a)ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Digital Library Portal of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing...
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

[http://www.thehindu.com/2010/02/11/stories/2010021155720300.htm] Digital Library Portal of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing launched V. Venkatachalam, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (second from left), at the launch of the digital library portal of AIISH in Mysore on Wednesday. MYSORE: V. Venkatachalam, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Wednesday said that the Ministry was doing its best to overcome manpower shortage that affected national health programmes, including the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD). Scarcity of professionals in the field of speech and hearing was acute and the Ministry was addressing the problem by supporting the initiatives taken up by the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), he said. Launching the Digital Library Portal of the AIISH Library and Information Centre here, Mr. Venkatachalam said the national programmes launched for public health lacked trained professionals. “Manpower is not available to support the initiatives launched under the programmes. Therefore, we have introduced a few initiatives to ensure manpower to implement the programmes,” he said. Promising support and resources to AIISH in carrying forward its activities, he said the Ministry had been supporting its programmes and would continue to do so for its development. Infrastructure at the institute was on par with any other national institute, he said. Lauding AIISH for launching the Digital Library Portal, he said the portal would benefit many as information available in the library could be accessed from anywhere, anytime. He said the portal would also help those pursuing courses under distance education system launched by AIISH to overcome the shortage of speech and hearing professionals. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore V.G. Talawar said the facilities provided for accessing information digitally should be used effectively. Not many scholars, academics and teachers were making use of the e-journal facility launched by the Universities Grants Commission (UGC) in which over 5,000 journals could be accessed online. “According to some surveys, only 39 per cent are making use of the facility though the journals are available in all disciplines. It is not a good trend. More and more people should make use of information for their academic prospects,” Dr. Talawar said. He urged students, research scholars and therapists to use the portal of AIISH. AIISH Director Vijayalakshmi Basavaraj said the portal was conceived two years ago and could be accessed free of cost. Shortly, the National Medical Library in New Delhi could be accessed through the portal as its approval was awaited. “Once it is done, over 1,532 journals can be accessed from our portal,” she said. Ajish Abraham, head of the Department of Electronics, AIISH, gave an overview of the portal and its benefits. He said the availability of online search allowed users to locate relevant information quickly and reliably, thus enhancing success in their research endeavours. Asha Yathiraj of the library committee of AIISH was present. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 2/10/2010 09:19:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.S (LIS) Course Admission Notice 2010-2011 at DRTC
by DRTC - General 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 M.S. in Library and Information Science With the emergence of knowledge-centered economies and the knowledge society, Information & Knowledge Management has emerged as a major area of concern and importance to large corporate houses, R & D Institutions and even governments. The area cuts across several disciplines including Information Technology, Library Science, and Management sciences, to mention a few. The Documentation Research & Training Centre, a unit of the Indian Statistical Institute, founded by Late Prof. S. R. Ranganathan is an internationally recognized centre for advanced training and research in this area. The DRTC now offers a novel M.S. Programme in Library & Information Science with the primary objective of preparing the next generation information managers. This new and unique programme offers an ideal blend of courses spanning library science, information technology, knowledge management and quantitative studies. The graduates of the programme will find excellent openings in industry, especially the IT industry, R & D organizations and institutions of higher education & research. For those with an aptitude for higher studies and research the M.S. Programme provides a solid foundation for Ph.D. programmes. Several universities across the country have recognized DRTC as a centre for doctoral research. ELIGIBILITY The minimum qualification for admission to the M.S. programme is a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education) with at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination. SELECTION PROCEDURE Selection of candidates for the M.S. programme will be based on academic records and performance of the candidate in an all-India written entrance test and interview. There is no tuition fee for the programme and all eligible students will receive a stipend. DURATION The duration of the Programme is 24 months (2 Years); the programme is offered only at the ISI Bangalore Centre HOW TO APPLY? For details and application form can be obtained from the following offices of Indian Statistical Institute (by post or in person) a) Dean of Studies, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B.T Road, Kolkata 10008. b) Head. Delhi Centre. Indian Statistical Institute, 7 SJS Sansanwal Marg, New Delhi 110016, c) Head, Bangalore Centre Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059, d) Head, SQC-OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 110 Nelson Manickam Road (1st Floor), Aminjikarai, Chennai 600029, e) Head, SQC-OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Street No.8, Habshiguda, Hyderabad 500007, by paying an amount of Rs.450/- (Rs.225/- for reserved categories) in cash (from 11a.m to 2 p.m on working days from Monday to Friday), or by Bank Draft drawn in favour of Indian Statistical Institute payable at Kolkata (Proper). Request for application forms should have the mailing address in CAPITALS. Postal orders, Money orders and cheque will not be accepted. Prospectus and application forms are also available on http:www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb in pdf format. IMPORTANT DATES: Distribution of Prospectus and Application Form : 09 February 2010 to 05 March 2010 Last date for receiving completed Application Form : 26 March 2010 Date of Selection Test (India and abroad) : 09 May 2010 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding the Eligibility
by Hire Manager 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Dear LIS Professionals, One statement often being observed for the post of Assistant Librarian in the University Library position or in other National Technical/Management Institutions that for the post of Assistant Librarian "Qualifying in the national –level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC" I wish to kindly know whether the candidate who has cleared SET is also eligible for applying for the such post under the clause mentioned above. As because UGC only approves the other agency (i.e Universities) to conduct the test. Thanking You Chetan Sonawane,Librarian Pillai's Institute of Management Studies & Research Sec-16,New Panvel,MS-410 206 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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Library Assistant/Professional Assistant Required for Law Firm
by Mailing List Admin 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:18:13 -0800 (PST) From: jaya khare <i_amacquarian(a)yahoo.com> Hello All, I am urgently�looking for a qualified�Library�Assistant/Professional Assistant(BLIB/MLIB) for a reputed law fim in Delhi. Consolidated amount of 12,000/- will be given as a remuneration. � Please send your CV in my mail id- Nidhi.Khare(a)Amarchand.com. Candidates from Delhi are welcome. Nidhi Khare Mphil, Mlisc Library Information Officer Okhla Industrial Area,�New Delhi

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looking for online courses in KM
by Snehashree Rahalkar 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, I am looking for online KM courses / certification programs/ master degree. which university provide the reputed programs in KM? If anybody know the information please share with me. Regards, Snehashree Shriram Rahalkar. Information Specialist, Odyssey Capital Pvt. Ltd. Worli, Mumbai-400018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Theses accedes to NDLTD-will not display full text-updates on Open Thesis Issue
by Shalini 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Hello LIS professionals, I reproduce below two mails one from Prof. Edward Fox, Director of NDLTD and another from Pete Celano of Open Thesis. These discussions give you a glimpse of not only the way NDLTD has been serving the cause of ETDs and also the issues involved and how a professional community can/should stand up to its values and beliefs. Happy reading! Shalini ---- Hi! Many thanks for your note, copied below, to the ETD listserv. I am glad that you have served the patent community, but patent documents are different from ETDs, calling for a different strategy. It is nice to hear that you wish to serve the ETD community. NDLTD is happy to work with partners, if we indeed can discuss and cooperate. John Hagen shared your draft announcement with me, and informed me that Gail, Thom, and he plan to talk with you about the press release and other matters. I am very glad they have been working with you, but was very concerned about your email today, and I'm rather unhappy with the tone of the press release, believing it mis-represents the current situation, and has other aspects that will be confusing and troublesome. Meanwhile, your recent action has, as was reported by R. Mutt, been harmful. As Executive Director of NDLTD I am writing to urge immediate action on your part to remove the full-texts ETDs that still appear from your site, e.g., http://www.openthesis.org/document/pdfView/22231.pdf As you have heard from others on our Board of Directors, you have taken a very unwise course of action, and may suffer serious consequences, even if you act now, but the situation will only get worse if you persist in illegal behavior. When you came to ETD 2009, I and others made it perfectly clear that we would be happy to discuss ways that you might assist the ETD community. But we never heard or saw any details about your plans until you put them in place in an inappropriate way. Reaching us was not hard, given information on our web site, and I personally gave you my contact information when we met in Texas (see also at the bottom of this message), so I am surprised and highly displeased by your failure to communicate your intentions, and by your unwise actions. Inviting the large number of subscribers to ETD-L to a phone discussion about this also seems very unwise. I hope people will not respond in numbers, complaining. I plan to call at 2pm EST tomorrow, though I already have another meeting at 2:30pm, so cannot stay long. But I am not sure how worthwhile it will be to talk now unless your actions demonstrate your willingness to cooperate. You launched your service 1/28, and though told on 2/2 about concerns, now, almost a week later, have not corrected the situation. The legal term is that I urge you to "cease and desist". I'd suggest after that a press release apologizing, and saying that you are exploring other types of services, which will be announced soon. We can work with you on your plan for services and on announcements, but I strongly urge you to delay those till after the dust has settled a bit. This note carries no commitment or endorsement, and in no way could be construed to protect your company from any legal action that others might bring to bear. My hope is solely to ensure that ill effects are reduced, and to help move things forward in a positive direction. Sincerely, Ed Fox (Edward A. Fox, Executive Director, NDLTD, fox(a)vt.edu, office +1-540-231-5113) On 2/8/2010 6:18 PM, Pete Celano wrote: > Ana and ETD professionals-- > > We're not going to display full-text from OAI; we heard you loud and clear; we'll make the change. > > Still, it's 2010 and ETDs are largely inaccessible or hard to access (keep in mind the web today favors a lack of friction; fewer clicks to get what you want). Â Patents once were the same way-- the province of paid subscription databases, till we took up the cause in 2004. Â Back then, a few hundred thousand folks per year could access patents worldwide. Â Now we serve 10 million or so people per month with free patent info, worldwide. > > With your help, we can expose ETDs to millions across the globe, in a way that fits your charter. Â We hope to work together with you in pragmatic ways; clearly there's no lack of passion among your members. > > We can drive a ton of traffic to your full-text links. Â And we will get ETDs you do NOT have, and will be sharing them via OAI. Â But how to work together in actionable ways, if you're willing? > > Join our call tomorrow at 2 pm EST (Feb 9th) if you can: Â the call-in # is 218 936 7988, the code is 64131. Â And you know our email: Â u(a)openthesis.org. > > We want yet more counsel and advice, and will tell you about a big new feature we aim to add. > > We can radically accelerate the cause of free ETDs with you. Â > > - Pete > Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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News: INFLIBNET starts ETD and E-Journal Hosting
by vjkjk＠yahoo.com 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

The Inflibnet Centre, Ahmedabad, has launched an online facility wherein students can submit electronic versions of their theses and dissertations for public access as well as faculty to submit their journals............... Source: The Indian Express Posted: Saturday , Feb 06, 2010 at 0524 hrs Ahmedabad: URL: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Inflibnet-starts-online-journal-service-f… - Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Seminar on Enterprise Content Management, 6th February 2010 - A Report
by Roopa 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Mysore Seminar on Enterprise Content Management (ECM) February 6, 2010 ****** ECM in Pharma Research Enterprises by Dr. Arun Gowda Global Product Manager for Healthcare, Nokia & ECM in IT Enterprises by Mr. Arjun Thomas Consultant, Knowledge Management Office, Dell Perot Systems ****** The event started with Prof. Shalini Urs, Executive Director, ISiM welcoming the guests. Mr. Bhanu Potta, faculty for ECM to the M.Tech students of ISiM, then introduced the two guests - Dr. Arun Gowda and Mr. Arjun Thomas. Of the two speakers, Dr. Arun Gowda who is currently the Global Product Manager with Emerging Market Services Unit of Nokia was the first one to address the gathering. Dr. Arun delivered his lecture on the topic of ECM in Pharma Research Enterprises. He started off the presentation by pointing out that the latest cinematic blockbuster - AVATAR had a script that ran into 6000 pages and it grossed USD 2 bn worldwide. With that as yardstick, he asked the audience to imagine what amount of content must have been developed to bring out 'Lipitor' - cholesterol reducing drug by Pfizer grossing an yearly revenue of over USD 10 bn for over a decade now. Citing this as a metric of the amount of content/research that goes into the making of a Pharma product. He then gave an insight in to the typical life cycle of a pharma drug and the various types of content that gets generated all along. He further pointed out that the typical drug related content follows a life cycle of five stages - Collection, Storage, Processing, Analysis and Dissemination. All along the data cycle, the technology acts as the enabler to draw conclusions and interpretations. He acknowledged the role of the Web crawlers, Analytic tools, Data mining techniques and Advanced Search features in assisting the clinical research. Dr. Arun then went on to point out the various forms of content that get generated during the lifecycle of drug research. The Clinical Test Protocol, Case reports Forms and Clinical Trial Data forms the bulk of data. These data, which is inherently confidential in nature is then stored in a secure database. The data is then analyzed employing advanced Clinical Trial Data Management (CDM) softwares. The analysis is done by the copy editors, Statisticians and Medical writers who report their findings through Regulatory Submission Reports, Posters and Publications among other means. He stressed that the entire process is carried out under utmost data confidentiality environments, perhaps next only to those in automobile manufacturing industry. He made a special mention of Oracle, Accenture and Quintiles as the leading technology providers for clinical R&D data analysis. Pennside, PharmARC, Genpact and TCS are some of the companies known for their expertise in Pharma related Data Analytics. The second part of the seminar was on the topic of 'ECM in IT Enterprises' presented by, Mr. Arjun Thomas, Sr. Consultant at the Knowledge Management Office at Dell Perot Systems. Mr. Arjun started his presentation by defining the ECM as applicable to the IT enterprise. He pointed out that the IT companies typically ride the wave of ECM and are more likely to endorse new trends in the field. He pointed out that since the advent of the Web 2.0 framework, many new channels of content creation have emerged. He compiled most of the new channels in a wagon wheel picture. He particularly, pointed out the popularity of Wiki's, Facebook, Blogs, Folksonomy, YouTube, RSS feeds and Slide Share among our generation and their impact on the social life. In a lighter vein, he also pointed out that "These days, one is so busy social networking on the internet that he has no time for face-to-face socializations". He then put forth the concept of incorporating these tools within an organization's intranet to engage the employees as an organizational strategy. Such a technique could result in better dissemination of information, formation of collective opinions and effective management of human resources. He also opined that such a framework can also be employed to create whitepapers to capture knowledge and expertise that could be archived for later use. He further mentioned how the ECM tools can be leveraged to meet organizational goals. He concluded his talk with some tips on looking out for usability and customer experience factors to create an effective ECM system. The event concluded with Prof. Shalini proposing the 'Vote of Thanks' and presenting the speakers with a memento. For more details of the event please log on to <http://isim.ac.in/Events/Enterprise%20Content%20Management%20(ECM).htm> http://isim.ac.in/Events/Enterprise%20Content%20Management%20(ECM).htm ************** Thanks & Regards Roopa International School of Information Management, (ISiM) University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RESULT OF HDLS QUIZ CONTEST
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Dear All, The result of the HDLS Quiz contest held on 14th November 2009 during first day of launching of HDLS (http://lishelp.ning.com)is as follows: 1) Mr. Akhtar Hussain 2) Mr. Selvam.M 3) Mr. A.Madhava Rao I on behalf of all the HDLS members congratulate all the winners. Kindly Join HDLS at (http://lishelp.ning.com) to strengthen Library and Society. 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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Change in the advertisement of Goa University Post for Assistant Librarian
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Dear Professionals All aspirants for the post of Asistant Librarian may please note the change in the prescribed qualification for the post. The earlier notification has been revised. Please check the same in the university website http://www.unigoa.ac.in/ and do accordingly. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian, Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa PIN 403 206 http://www.gopakumar.synthasite.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Evolution of the Book
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

A lucid evolutionary pathway of the Book is available at: http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2010/01/07/the-evolution-of-the-book/ G. Mahesh ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for information
by Dr.D.P Prathap 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Dear colleagues if anybody has the book entitled "Emerging trends in the biological control of phytophagous insects" edited by T.N.Ananthakrishnan, published by Oxford and IBH publishing house, New Delhi, 1992, I request you to kindly provide a photocopy or scanned image of the following chapter Singh, S.P.and Jalali, S.K.1992. Effect of different dosages on parasitism of Helicoverpa armigera eggs by Trichogramma species. thanking you Yours sincerely T.Shanmuganathan Technical officer Library Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore-7 -- 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 - Journal of Information Management
by Mailing List Admin 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:58:27 +0530 From: Kshema Prakash <kshemaprakash(a)gmail.com> Apologies for x-postings CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE JOURNAL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ISSN: 0975-878X Dear Sir/ Madam, The Journal will seek quality research papers that present original theoretical approaches as well as experimental case studies related to digitization of libraries. Articles should examine concepts, analysis, new approaches and techniques pertaining to the field above mentioned. Case studies covering new initiatives of important issues in the digital library field would be included. I request you to contribute your valuable papers to this Journal on any topics related to Information Technology and Management All submissions will be reviewed keeping in view the accuracy and quality of contribution in this field. A certificate in this regard may also be furnished that the article has not been published elsewhere. Contributors are requested to send their papers typed in MS Word (Double Space) in hardcopy along with soft copy positively by 15th of March 2010 at following Address. We look forward to receiving your valuable cooperation in the new announced Journal With kind regards, Ram Chander, Managing Editor Journal of Library & Information Management Add. # Librarian, Aggarwal College Ballabgarh Faridabad-121004 (Haryana) Mobile 09968803538 E-Mail: p_ram72(a)rediffmail.com, ramchander72(a)sify.com 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/

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request
by sanjay sethi 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Dear friends We are very much interested in establishing Institutional Repository in a particular subject . In this respect i request all the seniors who have worked in this field , to kindly guide me how we can proceed further . Dr. sanjay sethi Librarian D/O Admin. Reforms & PG GOI Phone 23401477 9013309050 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Popular e-learning CD on ICT in education now available online
by Puna Das 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Popular e-learning CD on ICT in education now available online 03-02-2010 (Bangkok) When UNESCO's Bangkok Office announced the release of its E-Learning Series on Information and Communication Technology in Education in June 2009, it was beyond expectation that 3,000 CD-ROMs would run out in just a few months. Requests for copies came literally from everywhere. To satisfy users' demand, the Bangkok Office makes now its CD available online. The series is intended for all those who are interested to learn more about ICT in education. The CD contains two modules that were especially designed for policymakers, educational planners, school administrators and educators, in general: Module 1: ICT in Education Essentials provides learners with all the essential information promoting a common understanding of the topic in the education sector; Module 2: ICT in Education Decision Making helps to consider the different factors involved in choosing the appropriate technology to use in a particular education setting. Both modules are lively, colorful and highly interactive. "I only planned to see a few screens, then I got hooked and ended up completing the two modules, which lasted for about an hour," says one of the CD users. Another one comments: "This is very informative. Now I understand more about ICT in education." It really does not matter whether the learner knows a little or nothing at all about ICT in education before doing the training. The two modules give you the confidence that you know already the essential information you need, or assure you that what you knew before is shared by many. You can launch the online course (click here http://www2.unescobkk.org/ict/elearning/ ) or obtain copies of the CD by sending a request to: ictinfo[at]unescobkk.org. After completing the course, you will be able to print a certificate, which you can send to ictinfo[at]unescobkk.org in order for your name to appear on the website of UNESCO's Bangkok Office. It is hoped that this will raise the awareness and build a network of people working in education who have a common understanding of how technology can help education in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29494&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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Applications are invited for the post of “Project Fellow”
by Navin Soni 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Applications are invited for the post of “Project Fellow” Essential Qualification:- 1. Master Degree in Computer Science Or 2. Associateship in Documentation and Information Science Or 3. Master in Library and Information Science with knowledge of digital library design and development Application with details of qualification and working experience etc. along with testimonials should reach The Principal, St. Stephen’s College, University Enclave, Delhi-110007. It may also be e-mailed to the Librarian on: librarian.ststephens(a)gmail.com on or before 15th Feb. 2010 Applicants will be required to appear for an interview on 22 February 2010 at 3:30 p.m in the Principal’s office, St. Stephen’s College –Delhi-110007. Original certificates shall be produced at the time of the interview. With kind regards ================================= Navin Kumar Soni Scientist INMAS, DRDO, Min of Defence, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg Delhi-110054. INDIA Ph: +91-1123985466, +91-9555720136, 9868459805 http://www.drdo.org/labs/inmas/index.html http://lislinks.ning.com/profile/NavinKumarSoni Email: navinsoni22(a)gmail.com, navin(a)inmas.drdo.in =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Extended date for paper submission
by sudharma haridasan 07 Feb '10

07 Feb '10

Dear Moderator Kindly post the following information on the listserv. Dear Professionals We are glad to inform that we have recieved great response regarding paper submission towards the Seminar and there is pressure for extending the date to accomodate some more papers and participants.The extended date for the paper submission is 12-02-2010. Call for Papers Main Theme: Knowledge Conservation and Preservation Sub Themes (but not limited to) : • Preservation and Conservation of - Scientific Publications (Institutional Repositories) - Electronic Theses and Dissertations - Educational Resources (Open Courseware) - Multimedia resources • Problems and Role of Govt. and NGO's in Preservation • Knowledge Engineering • Knowledge Management • Copyright Issues in Knowledge Preservation • Problems in Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Museums, Archives and Libraries • The Awareness of Conservation and Reasons for Re-Orientation of Library Training. • Physical Preservation of knowledge Resources (hardcopies archives, Microfilm Archives etc.) • Digital Preservation of knowledge Resources (digital text archives, e-paper archives, online web archives etc.) • Metadata Standards for digital preservation. • Issues in Digital Preservation, Access and Management (Technical, Financial, Manpower, etc.) Guidelines for Paper Submission • The research paper is expected to contain original work, preferably case studies which have not been published elsewhere in any form. • Full paper (not more than 2000 words) related to the main theme or sub themes specified in brochure should carry the Abstract, Key words ,Title, Name(s), Affiliations, and E-mail address. • The paper should be composed in MS-Word in A4 size, single spacing with font size- 12 points and Times New Roman font. • Follow the APA format for bibliographic description. • Paper submitted to the seminar will be reviewed by a panel of experts. • The full text paper should reach us by 5th February , 2010. • The acceptance of the paper will be notified by February 12, 2010 • Authors are encouraged to send the electronic version of the papers to naskcon2010(a)gmail.com., a CC to chairman.ls(a)amu.ac.in Resource Persons: Invited eminent experts in the field of knowledge conservation and preservation will deliver lectures Venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP-202002. Expected Participants Library Administrators, Information Specialists, Researchers, Academicians LIS Students, Corporate Executives Registration Fee Delegates from Industries/Sponsored : Rs 2500 Delegates from academics : Rs 1200 Accompanying Persons : Rs 800 Research Scholar/Students : Rs 800 The registration fee can be paid by cash/ Bank Draft drawn in favor of 'Organizing Secretary, NASKCON 2010 payable at Aligarh’. Registration fee include conference kit, refreshment, working lunch, dinner, souvenir. Registration fee is non-refundable. Substitutes are permitted. Registration will be accepted only on receipt of full registration fee. Registration form: Registration form is enclosed herewith and can also be downloaded from http://www.amu.ac.in/conference/naskcon Accommodation: Accommodation may be arranged at free of cost for the participants in the University Guest Houses on first come first serve basis and on nominal charges. Delegates may indicate their requirements for accommodation in the registration form. Climate The climate in the month of March will be moderate at 22 C. Excursion Local sightseeing and visit to important tourist spots in Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Seekri etc)/Mathura (Vrindavan, Lord Krishna Birthplace, Goverdhan etc) will be arranged at an extra cost based on the distance and duration of the trip and also depending on the number of delegates. Important Dates Full paper submission : February 12, 2010 Notification about accepted paper : February 12, 2010 Registration starts : January 15, 2010 Seminar : March 13 & 14, 2010 Organizing Committee Patron : Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis (Vice-Chancellor, AMU, Aligarh) Convener : Dr. Naushad Ali P.M (Chairman, DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) Organizing Secretary : Dr. Sudharma Haridasan (Asso.Prof., DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) Members : Prof. Shabahat Husain Mr. S. Musthafa Zaidi Dr. M. Masoom Raza Ms. Nishat Fatima Dr. Mehtab Alam Ansari Address for Communication: Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Chairman and Convener, NASKCON 2010, Dept. of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh (UP) Tel: 0571-2700039/098972-58855 E-mail: chairman.ls(a)amu.ac.in, naskcon2010(a)gmail.com Dr. Sudharma Haridasan Organizing Secretary, NASKCON 2010 Dept. of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh (UP) Tel: 09412272298 E-mail: naskcon2010(a)gmail.com -- Dr (Ms) Sudharma Haridasan Associate Professor Dept of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh,UP (India) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Guest Lecturer in the Dept. of LIS, Kannur University, Kerala
by manoj kumar 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Dear LIS professionals Walk in Interview for the post of *Guest Lecturer* in the Dept. of Library and Information Science, Kannur University, Thalassery Campus.Kerala Date of Interview: February 10 , 2010 Time 10 am Venue: Academic Section, Mangattuparamba Campus, Kannur University Qualification : MLISc( Above 55% marks) Desirable Qualification :UGC-NET/ Ph.D. Weightage will be given to those candidates having experience in Teaching Library Science Remuneration: 12000/month (For UGC- NET/ Ph.D. holders) 9000/month (For MLISc. Graduates) Application fee : Rs.200 (Pay in the form of chalan at University Counter) > Candidates are requested to bring all original marks sheets, >>> certificates,experience certificates, certificates proving age, caste along >>> with one set of photocopy at the time of interview. >> >> For more information Contact : Manoj Kumar P Dept. of Library Information Science kannur University, Kerala Kerala Mob: 09895266543 Lib.: 0490-2347140 -- 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 -Urgently
by rajesh kusanur 06 Feb '10

06 Feb '10

Dear Professionals, Can someone kindly spare me a copy of the following article? Title: Measuring teamwork culture:the use of a modified EFQM Model Author: P Castka, CJ Bamber, JM Sharp Journal : Journal of Management Development Year :2003 Volume:22 Issue No: 2 Page :149-170 ISSN: 0262-1711 With regards, Rajesh K A Asst. Library Officer HAL Management Academy Bangalore-17 rajesh.ka(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Full-text Speech of Irina G. Bokova, DG of UNESCO on "Building Inclusive Knowledge Societies in a Globalised World: Opportunities and Risks"‏
by Puna Das 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

IGNOU Silver Jubilee Special Lecture on "Building Inclusive Knowledge Societies in a Globalised World: Opportunities and Risks" by Her Excellency Ms. Irina G. Bokova, Director General of UNESCO. Delivered on 11th January 2010 at IGNOU, New Delhi Download Full-text Speech: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001865/186546e.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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UGC NET
by Paramanand 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Dear all, paper iii of UGC-NET has been revised. it will be implimented from june 2010. please show the following link http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/lateststructureofpapaer3net.pdf Continue 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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Kindly Circulate
by khaiser nikam 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

-- Dear professional colleagues and our alumnae On behalf of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, all our faculty members and the students of MLISc, Research Scholars join me in inviting all of you for the prestigious lecture series of the department entitled “*INFORMATICS ENDOWMENT LECTURE SERIES ON DIGITAL LIBRARIES - 7”. *This time we are honoured to have* Prof. Srinivasan Ramani* Ph. D , IIITB & HP Labs India , who is going to speak on *“**Structured Information and Information Technology”, *on* *Wednesday the 10th of Feb’ 2010, at 3.30 pm, at Rani Bahadur Auditorium, Bahadur Institute of Management Science, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006. Earlier Prof. S Sadagopan, Prof. N Balakrishnan, Prof. Jayanth R Haritsa, Dr. P Anandan, Prof. Vijay V. Raghavan and Sri. Chintan Mehta have been on the panel of speakers. We will be very happy if all of you can attend the lecture and make it a success. Kindly treat this as our personal invitation. The lecture will be followed by *Cultural Program *by Dr. Sheela Sridhar and group of University Fine Arts College, Mysore. * * In anticipation of your arrival. Prof. Khaiser Nikam Chairperson & Faculty members and students Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Mysore RSVP: 98453 28672 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two-Day National Level Workshop On Learning Management Systems (LMS)
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Dear Friends, NAGARJUNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, (NBA Accredited & An ISO 9001-2008 Certified Institution, Recognised by AICTE, Affiliated to VTU), Devanahalli, Bangalore is Organising VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITRY (VTU) SPONSORED TWO-DAY NATIONAL LEVEL WORKSHOP On LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LMS) On 26th (Friday) & 27th (Saturday) March 2010 Target Audience: Library and Information Science Professionals and Teaching Faculties from graduate, post graduate, research institutes and universities. Resource Persons: Eminent faculties from Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) and Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-B), Bangalore Number of Participants is Limited to 60. Registration Fee: Rs. 400.00 Last Date for Registration: 5th March 2010 (Friday) Transportation facility is available from the important areas of Bangalore. Accommodation will be arranged with in the campus with reasonable rates. Download Brochure and Registration Forms www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com/workshoponlms.htm About the Workshop: A Learning Management System (LMS) is used to organise an online learning environment. Typically an LMS provides the means to track users, assess performance, deploy content, and access general administrative functions such as management of users’ records. It will greatly facilitate the conduct of a course. In formal degree programs it can support all activities from registration to the awards of grades to the students. The server on which this LMS runs is usually located in the college or department or any where in the world. The instructor and the learners can access the system from anywhere with an Internet connection. At its most basic level, an LMS gives educators tools to create a course website and provide access control, so only controlled students can view it. Aside from access control, LMS offers a wide variety of tools to make learning more effective. It provide an easy way to upload and share materials, hold online discussions, and chats, give quizzes and surveys, gather and review assignments, and record grades. Moodle is an open source LMS that university, colleges, businesses, and even individual instructors use to create and manage their courses. More than 30,000 educational organizations around the world currently use Moodle to deliver online courses and supplement traditional face-to-face courses. Moodle is designed to help educators to create online courses with opportunities for rich interaction. Its open source license and modular design means that people can develop additional functionality. The Workshop facilitates the participants to create and conduct a course on the Learning Management System using Moodle. About the College: Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology (NCET) was established in the year 2001 by Nagarjuna Education Society, Bangalore which is supported by Nagarjuna Construction Company. College is situated in sprawling campus of 70 acres with the state of the art facilities. It is renowned for providing value based quality education to prepare students for challenges of the outside world and creating favourable environment for learning. Through its pursuits of Excellency in education it aims at serve the growing needs of today’s progressive society. The founder, Shri. J. V. Ranga Raju, a leading industrialist and philanthropist, whose endeavor has been to motivate the younger generation to dream big and strive towards the fruition of their dreams. College is well connected to NH-7 (Bangalore – Hyderabad Highway) and it is just 15 kms from the Bangalore International Airport. Nandi Hills, Muddenahalli (Birth Place of Sir. M. Visvesvaraya), Devanahalli (Birth Place of Tippu Sultan) are the well-known, must-see tourist spots situated very close by. Registration Options: Filled Registration forms along with the registration fee may be sent in the prescribed format on or before 5th March 2010. Download Registration form, *www. nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com/Registration%20Form.pdf<http://www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com/workshoponlms.htm> * Registration Forms can also be obtained by sending request to dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com The following registration format may also be used: Name: Designation: Educational Qualification: Name of the Institution: Mailing Address: Telephone: Mobile: E-Mail: Fee Remittance Details: DD No. ..................................... dated ............................. for Rs. 400.00 in favor of “Principal, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology” Payable at Bangalore. Signature of the Participant Signature of the Head of the Institution Address for Communication: Dr. Dinesh K. S. Organizing Secretary & Librarian (Sl. Gr.), Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Venkatagirikote, Devanahalli, Bangalore District, PIN: 562 110. Phone: 09845102382 E-Mail: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com ----------------- Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- 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 ravish krishnamurthy 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Dear All, Can any one please help me in getting this artcle at the earliest, which is badly in need to one of our Professor. Tiwary, Ojha, Arun Kumar, “Corporate Governance in India: What it Means and What it needs?”, The Indian Journal of Commerce, New Delhi, Oct-Dec,1998, p.154. Thanks and Regards, Ravish Krishnamurthy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NDLTD ETD Awards - Call for Nominations - Reminder - Feb. 15th Deadline
by Mailing List Admin 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

FYI For details, visit, http://lists.lib.sun.ac.za/pipermail/scholar/2010-January/000023.html Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Book fair- Query (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Feb '10

05 Feb '10

Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:07:03 +0530 From: Satyavrat Kumar <satyavrat.du(a)gmail.com> Dear Divya, The word that u select is not appropriate, actually it is called book exhibition, Satyavrat G D GOENKA WORLD INSTITUTE satyavrat.kumar(a)gdgoenka.ac.in On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto: >> lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of divya singh >> Sent: 03 फरवर� EURO 2010 14:03 >> To: LIS >> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Book fair- Query >> >> Dear All >> >> We would like to organise a small level book fair in our institute. Can >> you >> please let me know how to go about it. Suggestions are welcome from those >> who had already organised the one in their organisations. >> >> >> Regards >> >> Divya Singh >> Resource Centre Incharge >> YWCA, Delhi

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Open Thesis
by Shamprasad Pujar 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Dear Members, Now you may search, upload or download many of the full text of theses/dissertations/other academic documents submitted to various universities in all parts of the world in different subject areas using Open Thesis free database. You may find more information and search this database at: http://www.openthesis.org Interested Institutions may participate in this project and get a collection specific homepage. With best Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: 91-22-2841 6547 ; 2840 0919 Ext: 547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in Skype: sham.pujar URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in Blog: http://spujar.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Web Based Library Services
by SUNIL M.V. 04 Feb '10

04 Feb '10

Dear Friends, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysore in collaboration with SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysore is organizing a UGC sponsored two-day National Seminar on Web Based Library Services between March 5 and 6, 2010. For more information please visit the seminar site http://www.sdmimd.ac.in/jssseminar2010 Regards, Sunil MV Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road Siddartha Nagar, Mysore Phone : 0821 - 2420490/491 2429722/161 Fax: 0821-2425557 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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