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award by the TELUGU UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 24 Aug '09

24 Aug '09

DEAR FRIENDS AND SENIOR ACADEMIC FRIENDS I am happy to inform you that POTTI SREE RAMULU TELUGU UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD selected me for giving the PARVATANENI GANGADHAR RAO MEMORIAL AWARD for the recognition of services rendered in the field of LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE. This award will be given on 31 Aug 2009 at 6. 00 pm at The POTTI SREE RAMULU TELUGU UNIVERSITY Auditorium, Hyderabad. I thank the University authorities especially Prof Bhoomaiah, Vice Chancellor of the University for selecting me for this award. I feel it is the support, kindness and best wishes of all my professional and academic friends given to me from time to time has resulted in getting this award. I thank all my friends and senior colleagues for their continuous guidance and support, with best regards LAXMAN RAO Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS-Forum to the next level of communication & collaboration
by M Nandeesha 23 Aug '09

23 Aug '09

Dear All, LIS-Forum was launched in November, 1994 by NCSI under the leadership of late Dr. T.B. Rajashekar as a current awareness tool for improving professional knowledge and competence of LIS professionals in India. The vision of Dr Rajashekar has benefited all library & information professionals in enhancing their knowledge and also helped in professional networking. Time keeps moving & with it brings in a lot of changes in all aspects. In the recent years, the changes in technological areas are tremendous with Web 2.0 applications. The success of web 2.0 applications can be evidenced with the high usage rate of Blogs, Wikis, Social Networking Sites, etc. So, the way people communicate & collaborate is taking a new shape. Professional/Social Networking sites like LinkedIn.com, FaceBook.com, etc are being used by most of the people across the world to communicate & collaborate for professional & personal needs. So, in view of the developments in the professional networking area, do you think it's time for LIS-Forum to move on to the next level of communication & collaboration by having a "professional networking site"? Your feedback please Few Benefits of Professional Networking Sites: (1) User details will help to know each other better (2) Helps in networking & expanding network easily (3) Helps in locating experts (4) Serves as a knowledge repository (5) Discussions can be categorized (6) Each member can have their own space/presence If the responses are positive for having a LIS-Forum professional network site, then NCSI may kindly take up this suitably & explore the options. One such platform which can be explored is www.ning.com - an online platform for creating social networks. Regards, M Nandeesha Tata Consultancy Services Mailto: m.nandeesha(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ ForwardSourceID:NT0006A0FA =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Govt of Maharashtra UGC Pay scale-implementation-Govt Order
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 22 Aug '09

22 Aug '09

--- On Sat, 22/8/09, Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Govt of Maharashtra UGC Pay scale-implementation-Govt Order To: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com, nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, 22 August, 2009, 3:40 PM please see the Mahrashtra govt Order for implementation of 6 th pay scale for the Universities and colleges. u can find this on the Mahrashtra Govt Website and also on Pune University library (jaykar Library) home page- www.unipune.ernet.in withing all the mahrashtra teachers a happy implementation with best wishes laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New service on mlosc
by Ajay Kamble 22 Aug '09

22 Aug '09

Dear all, As we got suggestion from our member, Ms Anjali Londhe, Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle have included a new page "LIS Job seekers" to our site www.mlsc.co.nr. All the new entrants in LIS and also working personnels seeking job can send their resumes to us on mlosc(a)googlegroups.com and we will publish them to our website... All the respected senior professionals and colleague librarians are requested to go through the resumes of this personals, if they have some openings at their institutions... -- 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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(no subject)
by MADHU BHATT 22 Aug '09

22 Aug '09

Dear Professionals, I fully agree to Bhawanas sentiments, as we are still living in an era where people are still weighed on the basis of eligibility of M.Lib/Net. A Person who joins on the basis of professionhal choice can be more productive than a person who joins "By Chance" Madhu Bhatt Resource Centre (HIV/AIDS) DSSW Delhi Univeristy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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emoluments offered to library professionals
by bhawna vashishtha 22 Aug '09

22 Aug '09

We read many advertisement for vacancy on various posts. What I feel is that emoluments offered to library professionals particularly in *private institutions* are much less as compared to the people of same calibre working in other professions. One more thing I would like to share, in India if want to apply for any higher designations we have been always asked to prove our credentials in terms of percentage of marks in MLIS, BLIS, and through UGCNet etc. But if we try to find out our employability in any international institutions what I have observed that most of the nicely paid jobs require a software engineer or people trained in specific fields of computer science profession as most of the work is handled by software. Is this indicate that this is the time when we need a drastic change in our curriculum? And requires people who are in this profession by choice rather then BY CHANCE. Bhawna Vashishtha Semi Professional Assistant Delhi University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS-Forum to the next level of communication & collaboration
by false 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Dear sir/madam, Though blogs and social networking sites are new communication medium, there are lots of questions that we need to short out before moving from e-mail list to new set of technologies. The major concern is –commenting feature. There are instances people simply abandoning their blogs because of the trouble they have had by anonymous commenter. One instance is Kathy Sierra’s controversy. After Sierra’s controversy Tim O’Rielly has to start "support responsible commenting" movement to keep away people from posing threats through blogs. The longevity of blogging discussion is also a debatable issue. Twitter you have to limit for 140 characters. Another thing is searching and archiving in e-mail list is much easier than some of new media tools. Social networking sites are not allowed in most of the organizations. Experimenting with new tools is imperative. Post-modern thinking of death of the author is extending to death of the e-mail lists. (recently there is a long and vibrant discussion has taken place on this topic in web4lib forum based on the article -. Change or Die: Scholarly E-Mail Lists, Once Vibrant, Fight for Relevance by Jeffrey R. Young) Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of "Information Management Trainee"
by anand bandi 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai invites application for the post of "Information Management Trainee" for its main Campus at New Bombay and the City Center at Churchgate from the fresh MLISc Candidates. Interested candidates may post their CV to the undersigned on or before 31st August, 2009. The selected candidate will be paid the stipend of Rs 6000=00 PM. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.niftindia.com See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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W3C
by kuber kumbar 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Dear Librarian, W3C InfoWorld - Expanding its Semantic Web technology stack, the W3C (World Wide Consortium) announced this week a standard to bridge knowledge organization systems like classifications, thesauri and taxonomies to linked data. The Semantic Web is intended to make it easier to search for relevant documents and information on the Web. With the W3C SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organization System) standard, enterprises, social networking applications, government portals and others managing large collections of items, such as books, news reports and blog entries, can leverage linked data capabilities. SKOS provides a model for expressing basic structure and content of concepts, such as thesauri, subject heading lists and taxonomies. Different communities can use SKOS to link vocabularies to the Semantic Web. SKOS enables subject headings to be used to broaden or narrow queries for discovering resources. By publishing subject headings in SKOS, the U.S. Library of Congress, for example, has made them available to the "linked data community," the W3C said. For example, a query about books on Chinese literature can be narrowed to "Chinese drama" or "Chinese children's plays." New routes are created for discovering information. "Active participation from the library and information science community in the development of SKOS over the past seven years has been key to ensuring that SKOS meets a variety of needs," said Thomas Baker, co-chair of the Semantic Web Deployment Working Group, which published SKOS, in a statement released by W3C. "One goal in creating SKOS was to provide new uses for well-established knowledge organization systems by providing a bridge to the linked data cloud." Serving as an application of the W3C RDF (Resource Description Framework), SKOS is part of a Semantic Web stack that also includes such technologies as OWL (Web Ontology Language). While both SKOS and OWL can be used to define vocabularies, SKOS differs in that it is a simple language with just a few features tuned for sharing and linking knowledge organization systems. OWL offers a general framework for knowledge representation and offers additional capabilities in spaces such as business rule processing. KUBERA K.P LIBRARIAN Sir.M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology. Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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Google Insights for Search Adds More Languages, Forecasting
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Learn how trends in Google Searching can help running your business. Google Insights for Search Adds More Languages, Forecasting Posted: 20 Aug 2009 08:07 AM PDT Google announced in a blog post this week new features for its Google Insights for Search, available at http://www.google.com/insights/search/. The new features include lots more languages (a total of 39!) and even a forecasting feature. Have you used Google Insights for Search? You can enter one or more search terms, specify factors like a time range, type of search (news, images, Web, etc.) and geographic area of the world, and Google will give you a graph of how much that search has been requested over time, along with pointers to news stories about your query and information on the search’s popularity in different geographic areas. Take a look at an example screenshot I did for the search recycling. ============= 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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INVITATION FOR SEMINAR
by Elan Ramesh 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, --- INVITATION IndianJournals. com & University Library Teacher's Association of A.P contentedly announces & invites you to its up-coming conference on "Scholorly Information & Communication in Web Environment" on 29th August, 2009 (Saturday), at "Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Hall, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad. To confirm your participation please send enclosed registration from to us, for further details you may contact: Hyderabad: Dr. V. Nireekshana Babu General Secretary Uni. Library Teacher's Association of A.P Mobile No: 09848220878 Email: vnbabu_2004@ yahoo.co. in CONFERENCE AIM: To highlight the ongoing world wide professional development and invitiatives. Aslo, efforts to enhance the visibility of Indian contents through Indianjournals. com. The basic goal is to provide global-exposure, web Widely to Academicians, Researchers and Scholars at national and international level. REGISTRATION FEE: You can do spot registration by paying Rs. 100/- at registration desk. VENUE: Indian Council of Social Research Hall, Southern Regional Centre, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad 500007, India. The participation certification certificate will be issued to all the participants. 9:30 am to 10:00am Registration SESSION-I INAGURAL SESSION 10:00am - 11:15 am Welcome Address Mr. Sandeep Gurwara Director Marketing- Indianjournals. com Prof. G. Sujatha Head, University Library-Dr.B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad Keynote Address Prof. R.K Mishra Director-Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad Special Address Mr. Greesh Kumar Behal General Manager-Indianjourn als.com Chief guest Address Sri D.Sridhar Babu Minister for Higher Educatation- Govt. of AP Guest of Honor's Address Prof. K.c. Reddy Chairman- State council of Higher Education, Govt. of AP Presidential remarks Prof. T. Tirupathi Rao Vice Chancellor-Osmania Unviersity, Hyderabad 11:15 am to 11:30 am TEA BREAK SESSION –II PANEL DISCUSSION 11:30 to 1:30pm Chaired by: Dr. Gangan Prathap Direcor- National institute of Science Communication & Information Resources, Delhi Eminent Speakers Prof. B. Ramesh Babu Libraian- University of Madras. Dr. ( Mrs.) Aruna T. Kumar Assistant Editor ( Eng) –Directorate of Information and Publications of Agriculture, Delhi Mr. S. Srinivas Librarian- ICRISAT, Hyderabad Dr. P. Divakar Group Leader-CCMB, Hyderabad Dr. K Veeranjaneyulu Librarian-Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad 01:30 pm to 2:30pm LUNCH BREAK SESSION-III OPEN FORUM 2:30pm to 3:30pm Chaired by : Dr. M Koteshwar Rao Librarian-Universit y of Hyderabad Prof. S. Sudharshan Rao Principal –Osmania University Art College, Hyderabad. Dr. K Veeranjaneyulu Librarian-Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad Mrs. V. Revathi I/c University Librarian , Osmania University, Hyderabad VALEDICITORY SESSION 3:30 pm to 3:45pm Vote of Thanks: Dr. P Venkata Ramana Associate Professor and Head –JNTU Library, Hyderabad 3:45pm to 4:00 pm TEA Second National Seminar/ Conference On "Scholarly Information and Communication in Web Environment" August 29th 2009, Osmania University Campus, ICSSR Hall REGISTRATION FORM Dear Sir / Madam I am interested to participate in the above seminar Name of the Participant : Designation : Address : (Office) : Residence : Phone : Office : Phone Residence : Mobile : E – Mail ID: Web Site (if any): Please deposit cash amount of Rupees One Hundred only at the time of registration along with this form. Dated : Signature : Note : * Enclose a photo copy of your ID Card Please return this form duly filled in to : Dr. V. Nireekshana Babu General Secretary Uni. Library Teacher's Association of A.P. P.S. Telugu University Library Nampally Hyderabad – 500 004, Andhra Pradesh INDIA Phone : 09848220878, E – Mail : vnbabu_2004@ yahoo.co. in __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Links | Database | Members | Calendar MARKETPLACE Mom Power: Discover the community of moms doing more for their families, for the world and for each other Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 1 New MembersVisit Your Group Group Charity Stop Cyberbullying Keep your kids safe from bullying Yahoo! Groups Small Business Group A community for small business owners Weight Management Group on Yahoo! Groups Join the challenge and lose weight. . __,_._,___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Updates from ICAL-2009
by Rajesh Singh 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, I have regularly been updating you and providing various details regarding ICAL- 2009, with a promise to make it a Conference with Difference. This Conference is going to be a conference with a difference—in terms of content, delegation, stalwart international speakers, interaction and discussions, and the outcome.We are thankful to all the professional for their overwhelming response to the call for papers. We have received more than 170 papers contributions, which are in the process of peer review. The objective of the conference is to reposition the Academic Libraries by taking advantage of modern developments in the field of ICT; management techniques including change management; scholarly communications; advocacy; user-vendor-librarians interface etc. and develop a ROAD MAP which can be used by the governmental agencies for upgrading the library systems in India. We have developed a document having the conceptual framework which provides a framework on how various facets are conceived. A good number of International experts have already consented to be present in the Conference. The list of Prominent International Speakers is available at: http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/index.php/ical/ Besides, we are organizing a “Pre-Conference Tutorial on Virtual Referencing” Experts from OCLC will conduct the Pre-Conference Tutorial on Virtual Referencing to explore real time virtual reference service, including the know how of a reference management service called Question Point. For details please visit: http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/pctvr.htm Today, poster sessions are an integral part of the conference programs. ICAL-2009 has also made provision for poster presentations of high quality research papers during the conference and publish the same in conference proceeding. The best poster, selected by a group of experts, will be awarded. For details please visit: http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/postpap/poster.htm Friends, we expect a similar response for Registration in the conference. Delhi is the capital of country and all arrangements needs to be made in advance to keep our promise to make it a Conference with Difference. I request all the professional to register for the conference well in advance and avoid last minute registration. This will definitely help us to make all necessary arrangements. Professionals who wish to participate in the Conference and are in need of accomodation are requested to let us know the details including date of arrival and departure on following mail : narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING 1. The Conference is scheduled from 5th to 8th October, 2009. A Pre-Conference Tutorial on Virtual Referencing is scheduled for 5th October, 2009. The inaugural function of the conference will take place on 5th October, 2009, evening. 2. The last date of registration is 30th August, 2009. 3. The registration payment is to be made by local Cheque/ Demand Draft prepared in favour of Registrar, University of Delhi, Payable at Delhi (India). 4. All are requested to register for both the Pre-Conference Tutorial as well as the conference. For further registration details and form please visit: http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/downloads.htm For details please visit:http://library.du.ac.in/ocs or http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09 For all queries and further details, please contact: ICAL 2009 Conference Secretariat Dr. S. Majumdar, Organising Secretary, ICAL C/o University Librarian, Central Library, University of Delhi New Delhi - 110 007, India Phone - 91-11-27666034, 27667848 Fax - 91-11-27666034 E-mail: ical2009.os(a)gmail.com with regards Rajesh Singh Dy. Librarian E-Resources & Training Central Library University Of Delhi DELHI-110 007 011-27666404, 27667848 http://crl.du.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal article..
by Dr.Poornima Narayana 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Dear Professionals One of our scientist is in urgent need of an article appearing in "Jl of Thermal Science" (Springer title) with the details: "Shock Wave Induced Separation COntrol by Streamwise VOrtices, R. SZWABA, Vol. 14, No. 3, 2005". Any library/information center subscribing to this particular journal is requested to send the paper, preferably in soft copy at the earliest. Regards Poornima Narayana ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr.Poornima Narayana Fulbright Scholar Contact: 080-25086080/6081(O) Head, ICAST 080-26682781 (R) N.A.L E mail: poornima(a)nal.res.in HAL Airport Road poornima.narayana(a)gmail.com Bangalore 560 017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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It is great professional loss
by Jagtar Singh 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Though at the end of the day a man is all alone, yet it is great loss to the profession. Such a nice soul's untimely departure is unbearable . May God, the Almighty, give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family members to bear this loss. Jagtar -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Dean, Faculty of Education and Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request artical
by Pawan Agrawal 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Dear Library Professionals, I need one artical by Akil Bilgrami, "two concepts of secularism, economic and political weekly, 9th July 1994. I could not find link for this articals. If anybody have this artical in e-form please provide me. -- Thanks and Regards Pawan R. Agrawal Assistant Librarian SBSK Medical Institute and Reseach Centre Library Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University At & Post. Piparia. 02668-245264 Ph. 9376135580 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Old NET Question paper
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Dear NET Aspirants, Old net qustion papers are now available in UGC site. Just have a look. http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/oldqp.html Library Sc: http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/oldqpyr.php?sub=59 -- 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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bibliograhical informatin
by RAMESH PANDITA 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Dear Colleagues, kindly provide the details about the autobiography of winston Churchill, as whether there is any autobiography of the said person or not. if so please prove the bibliographic details of the said autobiography posted by Ramesh Pandita Assistant Librarian BGSB University Rajouri -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Dr. Kamalavijayan : Condolences
by Sadasivan KP 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Dear All, I join with the LIS fraternity in expressing my shock and deep sorrow on the untimely demise of Dr. Kamalavijayan ! He was a professional with a difference. He was a successful careerist and the secret behind that success was his unique leadership qualities and his deep understanding about the basics of strategies required to be developed and sustained for ensuring the right kind of equations with the people and the premises, which do really matter and, which, majority of our professionals fail to acquire / achieve. Right from the formative stages of his profession, he used to deviate from the traditional icons - be it men or systems or thought processes. This had undoubtadly attracted many professional friends to his fold and a few had perhaps raised their eye-brows too (which is quite natural) ! But he was unperturbed. His achievements spanning more than three decades proved beyond doubt that he was in the right track. His rich and diversified experience/expertise and his contributions were/are assets to the LIS domain. He was instrumental in conducting some of the major international & national programmes at a much higher level and dimension, thereby proving the ability of LIS professionals to perform beyond the conventional boundaries, if one has the true determination and initiative. I am sure, our LIS community had a feel of pride and happiness for his career achievement as General Manager (Library & Information Department), Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai, which, indeed, is a covetable position! I wished if he had lived longer and contributed more for the profession ! But life is like that..... Sadasivan KP Former Head, Library & Informatics NIIST (CSIR) Trivandrum Mob. 919447903282 E-Mail : kps31147(a)yahoo.com --- On Tue, 8/18/09, Saji S Nair <sajikalliyoor(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Saji S Nair <sajikalliyoor(a)gmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Dr. Kamalavijayan : Condolences To: LIS-FORUM(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 7:35 PM Dear professionals, This is to inform the sad demise of Dr. Kamalavijayan, Former General Manager and Chief Librarian of Reserve Bank of India. He expired in 17th August 18, 2009 at Mumbai. A great loss of a dedicated man in our profession. May his soul rest in peace on eternity. A brief account of his life: Dr. Kamalavijayan, in a career spanning over 30 years, has served as Information Manager in various bodies including Kerala University, International Crops Research Institute for Semin Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR). Since 1993, he has held the post of General Manager and Chief Librarian of the Reserve Bank of India, and has also worked as World Bank Consultant in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. His prolific career includes stints as Vice President of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) since 2002; Director of the 23rd All India Conference on ‘Content Management in India in Digital Environment’ held at Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram in December 2001. He also chaired the International Conference on Information Management in a Knowledge Society (ICIM 2005) held at Mumbai to mark the Golden Jubilee of IASLIC. An author of ten books and several articles, Dr. Kamalavijayan has also edited the Library and Information Science Journal, ALIS Bulletin from 1977 to 1987. Posted by: Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) Email: saji(a)rcctvm.org Web: www.rcctvm.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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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sad demise of Dr Kamalavijayan
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

dear friends after seeing the messges, which have indicated tht Dr Kamalavijayan is no more. iam unable to believe it.but truth has to be accepted. he was gud frnd of mine and he did wonderful international conf in Mumbai. he is active with full of ideas and execution of projects. it is great loss to the profession and personally to me aLso/ i pray almighty to give the peace to the departed soul Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies in Agriculture university Dharwad
by rajalaxmi govanakoppa 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

greetings for the day, University of Agricultural sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka) invites applications for the post of University Librarian and Assistant Librarian. *University Librarian - 1 post* *Requirements :* 1. Master Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC 7 points scale & consistently good academic record. 2. At least 13 years as Deputy Librarian in a University Library or 18 years experience as a University/National Institutes/College Librarian of which at least 3 years shall be as Deputy Librarian OR M.Phil/Ph.D Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation/Archives & Manuscript keeping with 10 years experience as a University/National Institutes/College Librarian of which at least 3 years shall be as Deputy Librarian. *Desirable:* Evidence of innovation in Library services & organization of published work. *Assistant Librarian -- 4 Cat.I-1 / ST-1 / GM-2 (W-1/R-1)* *Requirements : *1. Good Academic record with at least 55% of the marks or an equivalent grade of B in 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E & F at the Master’s degree level in Library Science from a recognized Indian University, or an equivalent degree from a Foreign University. 2. Candidates should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Library Science for Assistant Professor post conducted by the ASRB/UGC/CSIR or a similar test accredited by the ICAR/ICMR/NCERT/UGC/CSIR i.e., (a) For Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary/Fisheries disciplines, ASRB/ ICAR NET in the concerned subject is prescribed (b) For Humanities, languages, etc., UGC NET is prescribed (c) For pure Sciences CSIR NET is prescribed.* * for more details http://www.uasd.edu/ notification http://www.uasd.edu/rec/rec180820091.pdf -- with Regards, Rajalaxmi A. Govanakoppa LIM Trainee National Center for Science Information (NCSI) / JRD Tata Memorial Library IISC (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore-12 Email ID: govanakoppara(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PLANNER 2010: CALL FOR PAPERS
by Rajesh Chandrakar 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

CALL FOR PAPERS Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North Eastern Region(PLANNER) is a special convention organized by INFLIBNET in collaboration with different universities of North Eastern States to promote library automation and networking. Earlier conventions were held at Shillong, Imphal, Silchar, Aizwal, Guwahati, and Dimapur organised on various themes related to library automation and networking. PLANNER 2010 is 7th PLANNER in the series. This convention will provide a forum to LIS professionals to discuss and interact on the new challenges & dynamism for re-defining the Library and Information Services to meet the demands of the end users in the digital era. The PLANNER- 2010 will be held in collaboration with Tezpur University during 18-20 February 2010 in Tezpur University, Assam. Main Theme : Re-engineering of Library and Information Services in Digital Era Sub Theme -1 : Re-engineering Library Acquisition a.. Sourcing Print and e-resources New Avenues b.. E-resource Acquisition Policies c.. Library Computing, Networking and Security Infrastructure d.. Case Studies and Best Practices Sub Theme-2 : Resource Management Re-defined a.. Cataloguing, Tagging, Metadata, Data Exchange b.. Social Bookmarking c.. Library Standards and Protocols d.. Virtual and Real-time Reference Services e.. Library Portals f.. Case Studies and Best Practices Sub Theme -3 : Collaborative Resource Generation and Access a.. Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 b.. Institutional Repositories c.. Case Studies and Best Practices IMPORTANT DATES Receipt of full papers : November 30, 2009 Last date for Registration : January 31, 2010 Convention Dates : February 18-20, 2010 How to submit papers Papers can be sent as attachment to INFLIBNET directly through E-Mail or in a CD/DVD by post. You may also submit your paper online through the PLANNER 2010 website. The length of the paper should not be more than 5000 words. Papers should contain full name and affiliations with e-mail of author(s), an abstract, author biography and references properly cited in the text of article. The paper should neither be published anywhere nor should have been kept under consideration for publication elsewhere. While the copyright for the paper would belong to the author, the INFLIBNET will host a copy of the paper in its instutional repository for open access. A passport size photograph(s) of author(s) has to be submitted with the paper. CONTACT DETAILS Editor-in-Chief, PLANNER- 2010 Dr Jagdish Arora Director INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26304695 / 8528 / 5971 / 0002 Fax : +91-79-26300990/26307816 E-mail : director(a)inflibnet.ac.in Registration and Accommodation Dr.Mukesh Saikia Organizing Secretary, PLANNER-2010 Deputy Librarian Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur- 784028 (Assam) Ph: +9194355630, +919957189384 (M) E-mail: saikiamukesh(a)gmail.com Paper Submission and Queries may be sent to Sh. H.G.Hosamani Convener, PLANNER-2010 Scientist-B(LS) Head, HRD & Consultancy INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26308528/4695 / 5971 Fax : +91-79-26300990 / 26307816 E-mail : planner2010(a)inflibnet.ac.in You can also get this information on INFLIBNET Blog at www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog Submitted by Rajesh Chandrakar, Scientist B, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. Kamalavijayan : Condolences
by Saji S Nair 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Dear professionals, This is to inform the sad demise of Dr. Kamalavijayan, Former General Manager and Chief Librarian of Reserve Bank of India. He expired in 17thAugust 18, 2009 at Mumbai. A great loss of a dedicated man in our profession. May his soul rest in peace on eternity. *A brief account of his life:* Dr. Kamalavijayan, in a career spanning over 30 years, has served as Information Manager in various bodies including Kerala University, International Crops Research Institute for Semin Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR). Since 1993, he has held the post of General Manager and Chief Librarian of the Reserve Bank of India, and has also worked as World Bank Consultant in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. His prolific career includes stints as Vice President of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) since 2002; Director of the 23rd All India Conference on ‘Content Management in India in Digital Environment’ held at Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram in December 2001. He also chaired the International Conference on Information Management in a Knowledge Society (ICIM 2005) held at Mumbai to mark the Golden Jubilee of IASLIC. An author of ten books and several articles, Dr. Kamalavijayan has also edited the Library and Information Science Journal, ALIS Bulletin from 1977 to 1987. Posted by: Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) Email: saji(a)rcctvm.org Web: www.rcctvm.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Demise of Dr. Kamalavijayan
by Dr. A.T. Francis 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Dear Professionals, The sad news of demise of Dr. Kamalavijayan, Former General Manager and Chief Librarian of Reserve Bank of India,really shocked me. He was an enterprising librarian with dedication, leadership and courage. Such qualities will always encourage others while planning any LIS activities. His demise is a great loss to us. We, the professionals in the Kerala Agricultural University extend our deep condolences. With regards, DR. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com francisaloor(a)gmail.com See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open universities
by Baban Chavan 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Dear Friends Open/distance education has opened the avenues for the people those who are denied opportunities by conventional system. Hence it is very sad decision by U.G.C.barring open universities to conduct the research programmes. In fact research programmes are self study course and hence there is no need to bring them in regular stream. Even in conventional system the people doing research work(Ph.D.) are mostly involved with the self study process with their supervisor. It is nothing but the open /Distance education. Present age is the web based and everything is becoming open throughout the world and same is the case with open education .The world is promoting open education through the open universitie. and here in india we are barring the open universities. Instead of doing this please rectify the faulty systems to avoid the monopoly of conventional education where doing Ph.D. is a deram for the common people. U.G.C. should reconsider its decision.This is with reference do Dr, G. Sarojas's posting. Regards Baban Chavan Librarian Sangamner College Sangamner Dist-Ahmednagar E-mail- bvchavan(a)yahoo.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad news
by Shamprasad Pujar 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Dear Members, It was sad to know about the demise of Dr Kamal Vijayan, who was working as a Chief Librarian at RBI, Mumbai. We the members of IGIDR Library staff express our condolences to his family. We pray God to rest his soul in piece and give all the courage to his family to bear this loss. Library Staff IGIDR, Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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application invited for Temporary Library trainees
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

No. vacancy: 2 period: 2 months Emoluments: Rs 4000 Qualification: Bachelors degree Ist class MLISc I class The JRD Tata Memorial library calls for applications for the post of Temporary library Trainees as specified above. The applications should reach the undersigned within a week from the date of announcement Chudamani Deputy Librarian, JRDTML, Bangalore 12

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Fwd: [BOAI] Evaluation of Institutional Repository Development in Developing and Transition Countries: t-shirt winners and call for more input
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

From: Iryna Kuchma <iryna.kuchma(a)eifl.net> >Date: August 18, 2009 5:41:07 AM EDT (CA) >To: eifloa(a)lists.eifl.net, boai-forum@ecs.soton..ac.uk, dspace-general(a)mit.edu, fedora-commons-users(a)lists.sourceforge.net, LLAAR(a)googlegroups.com >Subject: [BOAI] Evaluation of Institutional Repository Development in Developing and Transition Countries: t-shirt winners and call for more input >Reply-To: boai-forum(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk > >With apologies for cross-posting > >Thank you to the repository managers who have already filled in the survey, and congratulations to the three eIFL T-shirt winners: African Higher Education Research Online (AHERO), University of the Western Cape, South Africa; Orion@ISI, Indian Statistical Institute; and UNAMSpace, University of Namibia Library! > >We welcome more input from repository managers in developing and transition countries. This is the first time that such data about digital repository activity in developing and transition countries has been collected, and we hope this will serve as important resource for promoting open access and repository development in these regions. Your answers will help contribute to a larger overview of repository activity, and will provide support those who have just started building their repository! The survey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. If possible please fill in this survey by August 31st. > >This study is part of a cooperative program between eIFL.net, the University of Kansas Libraries, the DRIVER project and Key Perspectives Ltd., and aims at creating an inventory of current digital repository activities in developing and transition countries, at both the infrastructure and services level. This survey has been adapted from the DRIVER Inventory study into the present type and level of OAI-compliant digital repository activities in the EU by Maurits de Graaf and SURF, and from the European repository study by Alma Swan, Key Perspectives Ltd. > >The link to the survey is here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Wdi_2buyQ_2b1wSDIrTQahrbQg_3d_3d > >To help you prepare you can view a PDF preview of the survey questions here: >http://www.eifl.net/cps/sections/services/eifl-oa/oa-news/2009_05_06_evalua… > >We appreciate your cooperation! > >Iryna Kuchma >eIFL Open Access program manager >eIFL.net > >Brian Rosenblum >Scholarly Digital Initiatives Librarian >University of Kansas > > > -- 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] LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 77, Issue 17
by ravi kumar 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Dear Colleagues, I want the following Journal full soft copy if any one having these Journal soft copy or hard copy please Help Vane Pump Theory For Mechanical Efficiency Journal Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science<http://pep.metapress.com/content/119771/?p=2d974e7fd3004766a25bb67f6012005d…> Publisher Professional Engineering Publishing ISSN 0954-4062 Issue Volume 219, Number 11 / 2005<http://pep.metapress.com/content/m47203384871/?p=2d974e7fd3004766a25bb67f60…> DOI 10.1243/095440605X32002 Pages 1269-1278 Ravi Kumar.K Librarian -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Simplified installation manual for PMB and OpenBiblio
by Vimal Kumar 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Dear Friends, PMB and OpenBiblio are two open source library management systems suitable for installation in Windows. Both ILS are written using PHP programming language, therefore installation and maintenance is easy. I put forward installation manual of PMB and OpenBiblio with the hope that you get a chance to try two popular open source ILS. I used XAMPP, cross-platform web server package for the installation process. XAMPP will reduce the effort for the installation, configuration and maintenance of PHP, MySQL and Apache in Windows. Click on the following link to open the documentation, http://osilms.pbworks.com/ Remember to inform me your valuable comments. -- 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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Vacancy
by Vijaya Kumar N 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Kerala State Planning Board invites application for Senior Grade Librarian. PG with B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc with three years experience.Age 40. more details www.keralapsc.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 Papers:: ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy
by Puna Das 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Call for Papers:: ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy 11-12 March 2010 Organized by Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi Sponsored by International Development Research Centre, Canada Call for Papers Unpublished, original empirical papers are invited for the forthcoming international workshop on ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India, during 11-12 March 2010. The workshop aims to provide a forum for scholars to share their empirical research with academic experts, policymakers, and activists from the regional and international development community. Papers should examine how mobile phones, computers, and the Internet influence the empowerment of marginal individuals and communities, including whether ICTs create and enhance livelihood opportunities for people in the developing world. Papers should be in the range of 5,000-8,000 words (including abstract and bibliography) and should include a clear discussion of the implications of the findings for development policy and/or practice. No more than twelve papers will be selected by the workshop organizers for presentation. The first author of each paper chosen will be given air fare and lodging/meals. The workshop is part of the project, ICTs and Urban Micro Enterprises: Identifying and Maximizing Opportunities for Economic Development, and is supported by the International Development Research Centre, Canada. The organizers are committed to finding an appropriate publication venue for all papers accepted for the workshop. Deadlines: Submission of manuscripts: 1st October 2009 Announcement of results: 1st December 2009 Submission of final version of the paper: 1st February 2010 For submission of manuscripts and other enquiries, please write to ICTD2010[at]gmail.com Workshop Organizers: Dr. P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India Prof. Mark R. Levy, Michigan State University, USA Further Details: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/08/cfp-icts-and-development-international… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request articals
by Pawan Agrawal 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear Library Professional, One of our user requires follwing articals for his research work. Please provide us the same if availiable with you. the links of the same are as followings. *Arguments with Sen* <http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp> *--Ramachandra Guha--* 08-10-2005 [BOOK REVIEWS] *Contesting Guha on Sen* <http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp> *--Aruni Mukherjee--* 12-11-2005 [LETTERS] Issue : VOL 40 No. 46 November 12 - November 18, 2005 http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp "'Intellectual Ahimsa' Revisited: Jain Tolerance and Intolerance of Others." *Philosophy East and West* 50 (2000), 324-47. http://www.jstor.org/pss/1400177 *Our Past and Our Present* <http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp> *--Amartya Sen--* 25-11-2006 [SPECIAL ARTICLES] Issue : VOL 41 No. 47 November 25 - December 01, 2006 http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp# -- Thanks and Regards Pawan R. Agrawal Assistant Librarian SBSK Medical Institute and Reseach Centre Library Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University At & Post. Piparia. 02668-245264 Ph. 9376135580 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CfP: Training Workshop on Curriculum Studies and Critical Theory, 19-23 October, New Delhi
by Puna Das 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Training Workshop on Curriculum Studies and Critical Theory Organized by: Bharat Ratna Dr B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) Dates: 19-23 October 2009 Venue: AUD Campus, Sector 9, Dwarka, New Delhi The main component of the Course is a Workshop to be conducted by Professor Michael Apple, John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A. In addition to the workshop, the course will also include a pre-workshop reading module and a post-workshop project work. The course will focus on: * Politics of education and the relationship between knowledge and power * Emergence of critical theories and transformatory potential of education * Examination of current educational reform models and the re-creation of inequality * Possibility of reforms that have the potential to interrupt dominance The course is intended for educators (teachers, teacher educators), researchers and activists in the field of education. It will be equivalent to a 2 credit coursework at the Master's level and will be acknowledged with a certificate from AUD. Those selected for participation in the course will be sent a set of readings by 5 September 2009. Based on these readings a written submission of 1000 words is expected from each participant on or before 1 October 2009. Invitation to the workshop would depend on this pre-workshop submission. At the end of the course, a written assignment or a project report is expected from the participants. Certificates will be awarded on the basis of the pre-workshop submission, participation in the workshop and the post-workshop assignment or project report. All readings, discussions and submissions will be in English. Applications for the workshop may be sent in the prescribed format along with curriculum vitae and an "Expression of Interest" (in about 300 words). Selection to participate in the workshop will be made on the basis of all these. There is no course fee. The participants will have to arrange for stay (in the case of outstation participants) and local transport. Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.aud.ac.in/adm_form_wrkshop.doc. Completed application forms with CV, and Expression of Interest should be sent by post to Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD), Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075 or by email to ambedkaruniversitydelhi[at]gmail.com. Last date of submission of application is 25 August 2009. Further Information: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/08/training-workshop-on-curriculum-studie… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA - Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
by prakash in 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Bangalore Management Academy (BMA), Bangalore is organizing a ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON Intellectual Property Rights for the 21st Century Librarian on 16th September 2009. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Intellectual Property Rights have become crucial for knowledge economy workers with laws getting stricter on unauthorized use of published material and stringent on piracy in software. In India, patent laws and copyright laws have been amended to make them compatible to the TRIPS agreement under the WTO. What are the new issues in copyright and patents that today’s knowledge managers must be aware of? How do these laws protect intellectual development and catalyze the knowledge economy? What do librarians, students, writers and producers of knowledge need to watch out for when using other’s published material or when using software packages and databases? This workshop will discuss critical concerns relating to IPRs through lectures and discussions by leading academics and lawyers working in this area. Faculty: Amir Ullah Khan’s PhD work is on IPR issues in the software sector. David Thompson has taught referencing and sourcing in various countries. Suresh Kumar is a leading corporate lawyer with a special interest in IPR issues. Anu George is a lawyer and has written on IPRs. The last date for registration for this workshop will be August 31, 2009 Registration Fee: Rs. 500.00 Register through Online: http://www.bmaindia.com/Intellectual-Property/intellectual-property.html For more details contact: Prakash I.N– 9880446597 or email to: prakash(a)bmaindia.com With Regards, Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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(no subject)
by shridhar kulkarni 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear all, There are some Indian journals which accepts subscription in Foreign currency. So, whether that journal be considered as International? Many foreign publishers like Springer are now publishing Indian journals. Are such journals be considered as International? What is the criteria on which International and Indian journals are distinguished/recognised? Shridhar Kulkarni, KIMS, Karad. -- 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] LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 77, Issue 12
by govada saroja 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

It is very disheartening to note that UGC has barred the 14 open universities to conduct research programmes. There are several instances where Open University students have excelled in many competitive examinations. The Open universities provides an opportunity to those students who can not otherwise satisfy their educational and research aspirations due to a variety of reasons. Instead of closing this opportunity, UGC can insist on certain norms and guidelines which need to be implemented strictly, if the Open Universities want to continue their research programmes. This will ensure quality and also help the serious learners who want to pursue research. Dr.G.SAROJA Asst. Professor Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University Road No.46, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad - 33. _________________________________________________________________ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Back… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book worth acquiring
by shweta pandya 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear Colleagues, I am happy to bring to your attention that CEE has published the Indian Edition of State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future. This is a WorldWatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society. Please find information on this book below. If you find it worth procuring for yourself and/or for your library, please contact Paryavaran Edutech (contact details are given below). Regards, Shweta Shroff LIS Officer CEE-Information Service Centre, Ahmedabad -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future As the world moves into forthcoming years, more people will be living in urban areas. India's urban population is also increasing at a faster rate than its total population growth rate. Urban poverty highlights the problems of degraded shelter, deficient water, drainage, sewerage and solid waste disposal. Research in urban economies suggests that cities have played a key role in developing the national economies of developed countries through accelerated urbanization. 'State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future' examines changes in the way cities managed, built, and lived in that could tip the balance towards a healthier and more peaceful urban future. This book deals with providing clean water and sanitation, greening urban transportation, reducing natural disaster risks in cities, urban public health, fighting poverty and injustice in cities and many other urban issues. State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future contains in-depth case studies-city space of cities like Los Angeles, Melbourne, Jakarta, Mumbai, Nairobi, Rizhao and many other, through study of which one can acquire the fair ideas of problems faced in cities, urban planning and solutions. This book assists in making strategies for strengthening local economics, course for public health, energizing cities and farming in the cities also. For libraries, 'State of the World' widens the area of reading in a library. It is helpful for policymakers, urban planners, students in the field of development and this is a great tool in a city planning process. This book has a very rich content by writers from around the world.and can also be used as a reference book. Ordering Information Please send your orders to the following address, enclosing a demand draft/ at par cheque of Rs. 340/- (including postal charges) drawn in favour of 'Paryavaran Edutech' payable at Ahmedabad. Paryavaran Edutech, Centre for Environment Education Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad 380 054 Ph: 079 26853739, 26844870, 26844871 Email: edutech(a)ceeindia.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CD Mirroring cum NAS Server
by Ajay Kamble 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear all, We want to purchase a CD mirroring cum NAS Server for our library... We get two proposals of Beeges and Tulsient... I want to know if some other suppliers or companies are there in Mumbai or nearby who can supply CD mirroring cum NAS server with digital library software compliant... Please, send the Name, Address and Contact number for the same... and information about after sales service of that supplier... -- 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 requested
by YASHWANT G KANADE 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Can any one please help me in finding the following: SNYDER,T. E. 1949. Catalog of the termites (Isoptera)o f the world. Smithsonian Misc. Coll. No. 3953, 112: 1-490. Arora, G.L. and S.K. Gilotra, 1959. The biology of Odontotermes obesus (Rambur) (Isoptera). Res. Bull. Punjab Univ. [N.S.] 10: 247255 Thank you very much Best regards Lakshy Katariya -- Lakshy Katariya Int. PhD Biological sciences 2008-09 Prof. Renee M Borges Lab Center for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, INDIA -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / Librarian Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in

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NISCAIR Training Calendar 2009-2010
by K.R. Mulla 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear information professionals Here is a list of training programs in India for the people from library and information science. Link in pdf is : http://www.niscair.res.in/ActivitiesandServices/HRD/TrainingCalendar2009.pdf With best regards Asad Khan FIS University of Toronto CA -- K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-2544-1722 / 23 / 3744 Ext 152 ................................................................................................. Engg-Lib-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Engg-Lib-Forum/ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ Library: http://203.90.120.126:8081/ **************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Making libraries secure
by ramesh chander 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Dear Members, Security of every book’ is one of the first concerns of libraries across the US. Thus they deploy scalable and reliable security systems that help librarians manage books and inventory. The average rate of book loss in the US libraries in a year is a mere 4%, whereas in India due to the lack of proper security systems and staff, book loss at libraries is close to 10% to 15%. Poorly managed universities in the interior part of India face even greater book losses. Experts say 4% loss of books is considered to be a genuine rate and is inevitable. In India, due to lack of proper systems, theft of books and frisking of students is commonly seen in a number of educational institutes and libraries. Books that are stolen from libraries are normally of high value or are not available easily outside. While the range is between Rs 250 to Rs 5,000, the average rate of a book lost from libraries is estimated at Rs 2,000. To overcome these problems a number of companies such as 3M and Checkpoint have come up with security systems to ensure the security of books and also to catch hold of any theft. These systems help protect people and assets and facilitate the merchandising, tracking and securing of books at key checkpoints and have been used in the US for the past 30 years. According to Ravi Chandwani, General Manager, 3M India Ltd, “In addition to giving a world-class image, the measurable benefits of using library security systems are reduced loss of books and less expenses on the security staff, whereas the non-measurable benefits are faster checkout of visitors and more time for librarians to help the patrons search for quality material.” With product costs between Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 10,00,000 for a library of 10,000 books, depending on the functionality of the device, these devices are ideal for large libraries. Some early adopters have been IIT Mumbai and ISB Hyderabad that have been using these systems from 2000 and 2003 respectively. With a collection of over a lakh books and thousands of daily visitors, these libraries are effectively managing their inventories with library security products that help the librarians in stock taking, faster issue and return, by using electronically charged RFID tags which do not fail and help in case the library wants to operate 24/7. However, as it is said, no technology is foolproof, so,... http://www.financialexpress.com/news/making-libraries-secure/502688/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Best Regards, Romesh Chander National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] State plans 21 model institutions
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/19843/state-plans-21-model-institutions…] The Karnataka government plans to convert 21 government degree colleges in the backward districts of the state into model institutions. The proposal is aimed at providing quality education to economically and socially marginalised students . “Out of 349 Government colleges, which are functioning in this state of Karnataka, 21 Government degree colleges will be brought under model college project,” the proposal titled “Model Colleges coming under the economically backward districts in Karnataka” said. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has already approved the project in principle on the basis of a draft proposal. The final proposal was recently submitted to the commission. The entire exercise will be completed during the 11th Plan period. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/17/2009 03:42:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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YCMOU MLISC and BLISc results declared
by Ajay Kamble 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Dear all, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University's results of Master in library and information science and Bachelors in Library and Information Science had been declared... please check the results at http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=861 -- 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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No PhD, MPhil at open universities
by sureshn＠tafe.co.in 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

How can one say that Open University courses are inferior to the regular? There are many thousands who have done the course through this route. If one takes a look at the statistics of UGC-NET results in L&I area - he/ she can realize that it is the people, who have done their course in open/ distance route, have done well. The people who choose this route do a lot of self study visiting various Libraries, getting exposed to real life conditions, and then acquire their degree. Do not allow our administrators to belittle this breed of professionals. Regards Suresh D Nair Technical Librarian - R&D TAFE Ltd. Hozur Gardens, Sembiam Chennai 600 011 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:14:28 -0700 (PDT) From: "K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian" <krmulla(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] [ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] No PhD, MPhil at open universities... Message-ID: <1249899268894.649370a6-2810-4ad2-a7e3-19984c64952e(a)google.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" [http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/no-phd-mphil-at-open-universiti…] It had announced three years ago that these degrees would be considered as an option to NET or SET In a setback to the country?s 14 open universities, the University Grants Commission, or UGC, has barred them from conducting research programmes, namely PhD and MPhil. Pointing out the declining quality of research projects in a ?distance learning? system, UGC has stopped registration for PhD and MPhil programmes at all the 14 open universities, including the India Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This has sparked angry reactions from academics and students attached to open universities who believe the ?declining quality of research? is a national concern and not confined to open universities. Three years back, UGC had announced that degrees like MPhil and PhD would be considered as an option to the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) for recruitment of full-time teachers at colleges. After this announcement, thousands of students registered for MPhil and PhD programmes at open universities. So it has come as a surprise that UGC has not only revoked this decision but also banned research projects at open universities. A notice to this effect has been put up on UGC?s website. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/10/2009 03:14:00 AM ________________________________ Think Again before printing this. "Save Trees" The information containted and transmitted by this EMAIL is proprietary to TAFE and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law.If this is a forwarded message,the content of this E-MAIL may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recepient, you are notified that any use, distribution transmission,printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited.If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CDS/ISIS records to MARC-21 for Koha
by Vimal Kumar 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Dear Friends, I just prepared a documentation for the migration of bibliographic records in CDS/ISIS to MARC-21 using MarcEdit software. Many libraries are still using CDS/ISIS for record management and would like to convert their records to open source ILS like Koha. This document focuses on the conversion of CDS/ISIS data to MARC-21 for Koha. Migration from CDS/ISIS to MARC was not easy before. Certain useful scripts are now available for data migration between CDS/ISIS and Koha. Such processes are highly technical and not affordable for the library professionals who are not tech savvy. I hope that, this documentation will be helpful to convert your records from CDS/ISIS to Koha (ver. 3) open source ILS. I extent my thanks to Mr. Sandeep Bhavsar, Librarian, Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, who inspired me to write this documentation. I also extent my thanks to Mr. Amit Gupta, OSS Labs for editing this document. I expect your valuable feed back to enhance the usability of this document. You can access the document from the following link, http://isistomarc.pbworks.com -- 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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Google launches Social gadgets
by Charu 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, Google has created the history on 12 August, 2009 by adding the nineteen social gadgets to its personalized and interactive *iGoogle* page. At present only US users benefitted by these open social tools and With the new social gadgets, they will be able to share content, play games and collaborate with friends right on their iGoogle page. Broadly these tools are categorizing into Content Sharing, Games and Fun and list of communication tools. All iGoogle users in the U.S. will get access to these gadgets over the course of this week and Google plans to expand the reach of these social gadgets beyond the U.S. and Australia in the near future. The detail list of all featured gadgets can be seen at www.google.com/igsocial., http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4AXFZWZ6nI The spinning wheel of victory of Google is not taking a rest here, they are ready with new features called ‘Friends Groups’ and ‘Updates’. A "Friends group"* *is a list of friends users can create based on a subset of users' Google Contacts to be able to interact and share social gadgets with. "Updates" allows users to see what their friends are up to by sharing gadgets, photos, ratings and more from the social gadgets on their iGoogle page. The new social features are completely optional and can be disabled on any social gadget if users do not want to take advantage of the new features. Source: http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/annc/20090812-igoogle-social.html Thanks and Regards, Miss Charu Mathur, http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-virtualworld.blogspot.com/ http://openlink-charu.blogspot.com/ http://charu-openair.blogspot.com/ -- Miss Charu Mathur. http://openlink-charu.blogspot.com/ http://charu-virtualworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-openair.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post Assistant Librarian
by mukesh jha 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

*CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) *Hisar - 125004, Haryana, India Wesbite : http://hau.ernet.in/ Advertisement No. 2/2009 Assistant Librarian : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.8000-13500 Please view http://hau.ernet.in for more details. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA, New Delhi Library Mob:9654448933 -- 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
by mukesh jha 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

*GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY (GNDU), AMRITSAR *GT Road, Amritsar, Punjab India Advertisement No. 5/2009 Applications are invited for the following posts on the prescribed application form so as to reach latest by *07/09/2009*. Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs. Rs.16400-22400 Deputy Librarian (Bhai Gurdas Library) : 01 post, Grade: Rs. 12000-18300 Assistant Librarian : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.Rs. 8000-13500 Further details available at http://gndu.ac.in/DOWNLOAD/5-2009.pdf and Application form available for Class A <http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/aclass.pdf>posts and Class B<http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/bclass.pdf>posts or visit http://gndu.ac.in/careerwithus.asp With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA, New Delhi Mob:9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Trial Full-Text Access of Information Science Journals from Sage
by Ajay Kum Sharma 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Dear Library Professionals, It is to be noted that the sage is providing free full-text access to 6 key journals Information Science Journal upto 30th September 2009 through the user name and password. One can create own user name and password very easily and get access of below mentioned journals. Health Informatics Journal Business Information Review Information Development Journal of Librarianship and Information Science Journal of Information Science IFLA Journal Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening for various post Libraries in india
by KR. Senthil Kumar 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Dear Professionals, 1.Post of Senior Library Information Assistant at IIT- Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Last Date: 30th September 2009 Applications on the prescribed form are invited from the Indian Nationals for the post of Senior Library Information Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Pay Scale: Rs.9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs.4200.00 No of Vacancy: 02 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Essential Qualification : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Diploma in Library Science from a recognized University / Institute or equivalent obtained after graduation. Experience of 2 years in a Library/ Computerization of a Library or 1 year certificate in computer applications from a recognized institute or equivalent. DesirableQualification: Candidates possessing higher academic qualification and/or experience, and knowledge of Library automation & networking will be given preference. More Details and Application forms visit: http://www.iith.ac.in/index.php?id=recr-perm-nonf 2.Vacancy of Senior Grade Librarian at Kerala State Planning Board, KPSC, Kerala Last Date: 09/09/2009 Scale of pay : Rs.12930-20250/- Number of vacancies : 1 (One) Age limit : Must have completed 26 (Twenty Six) years of age and must not havecompleted 40(forty) years of age as on 01.01.2009. Usual age relaxations in upper age limitshall be allowed to SC/ST/OBC Candidates. Educational Qualifications : A Master’s Degree in Library Science of a recognized University or Institution and three years experience in a General or Technical Library of a Government/Autonomous body in a responsible supervisory position. OR Masters Degree with Bachelor of Library Science and 3 years experience in a General or Technical Library of a Government/ Autonomous Body in a responsible supervisory position. Mode of submitting Application: The Applications can be submitted by on-line only provided in the website of the Kerala Public Service Commission. More Details and Online Application visit: http://www.keralapsc.org/notifi.htm 3.Post of Semi Professional Assistant at IGNOU, New Delhi. Last Date: 07.09.2009. Advertisement No. 41/2009. Pay: Rs.5200-20200 (Pay Band-1) (Grade Pay-Rs.2800). More: http://www.ignou.ac.in/adv/admin/index.html Information Compiled by: Ms Savita Khari, South Asain University (Project Office), New Delhi. 4.Post of Library Assistant in Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu. Last Date of Application: 04.09.2009. Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay-2800). Number of Vacancy: 03. Reservation Status: Un Reserved. Essential Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university. Experience of 2 years in a college of library/university. For more details: http://www.smvdu.ac.in/mainpage/NEWJOBS1.htm. 5.Post of Jr. Library Assistant at Bose Institute, P-1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VIIM, Kankurgachi, Kolkata-700 054. Last Date: 31.08.09. ADVT. NO.: BI/NON-ACA/13/2009-10 Number of posts: 02 posts (UR). Pay Band: Rs.9300-34800/- with Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Age: Below 30 years More: http://www.boseinst.ernet.in/all/advt/09/nonaca_13.pdf 6.Post of Technical Officer-A Gr.III(3) at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu Last Date: 31st August 2009 Pay band/Grade pay: Rs.9300-34800/ Grade .pay-4600/ Pay Band-2Essential Qualifications & Experience: 1st Class B. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with 05years experience OR M. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with minimum of 55% Marks having at least 03years experience in the relevant field in any reputed organization. Desirable Qualification /experience: 1.Knowledge of Library Management Softwares, Document Management Softwares etc2. Persons with Computer Knowledge/Background will be preferred Job Requirement: To manage the KRC/ Library in absence of the Head , KRC, Subscription/Acquisition of Online Products, Handling of Online products, Management ofthe Journal/ Periodical Section, Maintenance of KRC Home Page & other suchwork assigned by the Head, KRC. Details can be had from: http://www.rrljammu.org/advt_pwd/adv.htm 7.Posts of Assistant Librarian, Junior Professional Assistant and Library Attendant at Central University of Kerala Last Date: 26 August 2009 The newly established Central University of Kerala intends to fill up the posts of Assistant Librarian, Junior Professional Assistant and Library Attendant initially for a period of one year Assistant Librarian No of Vacancy: 01 Pay Scale: Rs15600-39100 Grade Pay Rs.6000 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Asst. Librarian in a University/College having UGC qualification or Senior Professional Assistant in a University/College with five years of continuous service. Junior Professional Assistant No of Vacancy: 01 Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 Grade Pay Rs.2800 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Junior Professional Assistant in a University/College or as Library Attendant having B.LISc degree with five years of continuous service. Library Attendant No of Vacancy: 02 Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 Grade Pay Rs.1800 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Library Attendant in a University/College on regular basis. For more details and application format: http://www.cuk-edu.in/notification.htm 8.Post of Assistant Librarian at Central University of Bihar, Bihar Last Date: 24th August 2009 Applications on prescribed form are invited from the eligible candidates forappointment No of Posts: 01 Pay Band: Rs. 15600-39100 with grade pay of 6000 (AGP) Educational Qualifications: 1)Qualifying in the national-level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. (ii) Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science /Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record, computerization of Library. Desirable : Work experience of computerized and e-library. More Detailsand Application forms Visit: http://www.cub.ac.in/files/recruitments.html 9.Posts of Deputy Librarian and Senior Library Information Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Last Date: 22nd August 2009 IIT Bhubaneswar invites applications from the Indian nationals for filling up the vacancy of Deputy Librarian and Senior Library Information Assistant. Deputy Librarian No of Posts: 1 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Pay Band: Rs. 15600-39100/- (PB-3) + Grade Pay Rs. 7600/- and allowances as admissible Educational Qualification: (1) Master’s degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade; (2) Persons holding analogous post or with at least 8 years experience as an Assistant Librarian/Librarian in the pre- revised scale of pay of Rs.8000-275-13,500/- or above preferably in a Central Technical /Management Institute or University; (3) Evidence of innovative library service like implementation of RFID Technology, Digital Library, published work and professional commitment. Desirable: Ph.D. degree in appropriate discipline. Senior Library Information Assistant No of Posts: 2 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Pay Band: Rs. 9300-34800/- (PB-2) + Grade Pay Rs. 4200/- and allowances as admissible Educational Qualification: (i) Master’s Degree in Library Science after obtaining a degree or its equivalent in General/Technical Education (iii) At least 2 years’ in a Library of repute. Desirable: Diploma in Computer applications/ Library automation and Networking How to Apply: Detailed Instructions & Application form can be downloaded from the website http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/openings/index.php 10.Post of Deputy Librarian at The English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University Last Date: 22nd August 2009 English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Deputy Librarian No of Posts: 01(One) Age Limit: 62 years Reservation Status: Unreserved Essential Qualifications: i. Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record: ii. Five years’ experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library services, published work and professional commitment, computerization of library Desirable: M. Phil./Ph.D. degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / archives and manuscript-keeping, computerization of library. How to Apply : Application on the prescribed format should be send to the University on or before 22/08/2009 with a fee of Rs.250/- (Rs.65/- for SC/ST) in the form of bank dd drawn in favour of Registrar, EFL- University, Hyderabad payable at Hyderabad with a self-addressed envelope (10 x 20 cm) duly stamped (Rs.20) indicating the post for which applicant desirous to apply. For more details and application forms: http://www.efluniversity.ac.in/ 11.Post of Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, JHANSI, UP Last Date: 20th August, 2009. Separate applications with detailed Bio-Data are invited for the under mentioned posts in the tables given below on plain paper along with affixed latest passport size photograph. Application accompanied with Demand Draft for Rs. 100.00 (Not required for SC/ST & OBC candidate) in favour of Director, Bundelkhand Institute of Engg. & Tech., Jhansi-284128, should reach Director, latest by 20thAugust, 2009. Librarian No of Posts: 01 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Scale of Pay: Rs. 15600-39100 (Grade Pay -5400) Educational Qualifications: A post Graduate Degree in Library Science with 5 yearsexperience as Dy. Librarian in any Engg. Institution or any Prestigious Institution/ University. Assistant Librarian No of Posts: 02 Reservation Status: 1-Un Reserved, 1-SC Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 (Grade Pay -2800) Educational Qualifications:Graduation from any recognised Univ. & degree in library science with two years experience in appropriate field. More Details and Application Forms can be had from: http://biet.up.nic.in/ADV-032009.pdf -- KR. Senthil kumar Librarian SVS College of Engineering J P Nagar, Arasampalayam, Coimbatore - 642 109. Mobile: 9360191721 librarian(a)svscolleges.org http://alagusenthil.googlepages.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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More you read, more you know
by Sandesh Sandesh 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Dear Professional friends, Please read an interesting article in Deccan Herald. -------------------------------------------------------- More you read, more you know OPINION Yes, digital games and the TV have made huge inroads into young people’s time, but the benefits of reading are still immeasurable Reading opens doors to the other worlds and other minds. The written word it has been found, can change lives and it is literacy that liberates the mind. If a writer spins a good yarn it raises the level of interest in the reader. Whether you read for pleasure or to glean information, you are bound to benefit in one way or another, because fiction and non-fiction both offer the reader, a step into the world of books. As a youngster, ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Bronte sparked my interest in reading. It could have been the smouldering personality of Heathcliffe, which imprinted itself on my young mind. Whatever it was, it was Emily’s creative skill of writing which drew me into the world of reading. Emily, according to history, came from an illiterate family, yet her father self taught himself, and built the Bronte siblings interest in reading. Reading is a great imagination booster and it helps develop a sense of creativity in you. So whether you are looking for a new idea for the book you are planning to write or simply a fresh idea to refurbish your home, all you need to do is read. That doesn't mean you would find your idea in that book or whatever it is you choose to read, but checking out anothers’ creativity could release your own creative reserves and gives a boost to your imagination, thus enabling you to produce something unique. So the reader becomes the book and the book becomes the reader. Better concentration Reading also helps one to develop better concentration which is important for a student. The brain is active all the time when we are awake, absorbing all that is happening around us. Reading helps the mind to enhance our skills of concentration and amazingly can achieve that, without much conscious effort. This develops in us the significant trait of focusing. For a student, the art of complete focus on the question posed in an exam and answering to the point, is of great importance. Reading develops that skill and happily will bring in better grades when the answer written by the student is focused and clearly answered. Older scholars in universities in the UK have been anxious about the TV taking over any free time a young person might have. This has been proved unfounded. Yes digital games and the TV have made huge inroads into young people’s time, but repetitive gaming does tend to become boring after a while. Potter mania Thanks to authors like J K Rowling, the 21st century has seen a whole new wave of new readers, from the younger generation. Books like Harry Potter, take you by the hand and lead you into a fantasy land and an incredible journey of excitement, which video games cannot. Rowling also uses a style of writing which is not with just a child in mind, but also caters to adults. Book sales have never looked so good after she spun her first tale about Harry Potter, which readers say a movie cannot replicate.. In a BBC programme which I recently viewed, it was found that the power of reading is also healing to the mind, as proved by researchers working with mentally traumatised individuals. These individuals have been willing to engage with the text and have been able to experience the liberating power of the word. Reading books of poems, uplifting stories, according to these researchers, have helped much better than any antidepressant. By these tests it has been proved that words packaged into books, have an electrifying effect on the brain. So kick-start a reading habit today, if you do not have one already. The benefits of reading are immeasurable and as Victor Hugo said: “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” And Dr Seuss in I can Read with my Eyes Shut said: “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” And finally Roald Dahl in Charlie and Chocolate Factory implores: “So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, a lovely bookshelf on the wall!” Marianne de Nazareth (The writer is adjunct faculty at St Joseph's College, Christ University and COMMITS.) Source : Deccan Herald, August 13, 2009. URL : http://www.deccanherald.com/content/19232/more-you-read-more-you.html Regards Sandesh S. HCL Technologies Limited, Bangalore - 560100 See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant
by Vandana Khandelwal 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Dear Professional Maharashtra Academy of Engineering Alandi Pune is invited, application for the following posts. It is ISO certified and NBA Accreditation Institute. 01) Assistant Librarian (Male Candidate) 01 Pay Scale : 4500-175-7000 Qualification : A Graduate in any subject with a degree in Library & Information Science (BLIS) or MLIS, good in communication skill. Competency in Computer Basics. Experience : 1-2 years 02) Library Assistant (Male Candidate) 01 Pay Scale 3200-85-4900 Qualification “ A graduate in any subject with a degree in Library & Information Science. Good in communication skill. Competency in Computer Basics. Experience : 1 Year The last date for submission of resume/cv is 21st Aug 2009. Interested candidates may apply who are ready to work in shift and holiday, with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to vbkhandelwal(a)mitpune.com vanu_kh(a)yahoo.com Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wishing you all very happy Librarian's Day
by Mailing List Admin 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:30:32 +0000 (GMT) From: Shantanu Ganguly <s_ganguly67(a)yahoo.co.uk> Wishing you All My Fellow Professionals A Very Happy and Magnanimous Librarian's Day It is, however, not to the museum, or the lecture-room, or the drawing-school, but to the library, that we must go for the completion of our humanity. It is books that bear from age to age the intellectual wealth of the world. - Owen Meredith The only true equalizers in the world are books; the only treasure-house open to all comers is a library; the only wealth which will not decay is knowledge; the only jewel which you can carry beyond the grave is wisdom. - J. A. Langford -- With best regards .......................... Shantanu Ganguly Assistant Professor and Head Knowledge Resource Center Indus World School of Business (IWSB) 48/4, Knowledge Park III Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh ============================== A-67, Chittaranjan Park New Delhi - 110019 (Direct): 95120-3120657 (Mob.): 9811330235, 9990523400 Website: www.iwsb.in ----------------------------------------------------------- "Knowledge is Universe" -----------------------------------------------------------

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Open Access to Annals of Library and Information Studies
by Shamprasad Pujar 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Dear Members, NISCAIR's Online Periodicals Repository now provides open access to articles published in 'Annals of Library and Information Studies' with effect from V.49, 2002 You may access the articles at: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/66 With best Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Commonwealth Professional Fellow-2008 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 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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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] New UGC guidelines on PHDs: univer...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/new-ugc-guidelines-on-phds-universi…] With the University Grants Commission (UGC) issuing a new circular relating to PhDs, some universities like the Calcutta and Burdwan universities have stopped registering new students for the doctorate courses. But others like Jadavpur University said that there was no need to panic as the universities will switch to the new rules laid down by the UGC. “We would advise the students to register as per the new rules. There is no need to stall registration,” said Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University, Pradip Narayan Ghosh. According to Ghosh, the decision on this issue will be taken in the next executive council meeting of the university. A few universities are talking about a smooth switchover to the new proposal of the UGC. The UGC has suggested that a university-specific entrance test be held along with stringent checking of thesis and occasional internal examinations. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/12/2009 03:37:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Citation Index Databases
by Sanjay Kataria 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Dear Friends, I wish to know the best citation index databases in the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic and Communication Engineering, Biotechnology and Management. I am looking your early reply please. Dr. Sanjay Kataria Head Learning Resource Centre Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University A-10, Sector-62, Noida (UP) Ph. 09810503341 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Librarian's Day Programme on 12th August in Bangalore @ 4.30 p.m.
by Mailing List Admin 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:29:28 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear All, You are cordially invited to attend the Librarian's Day Programme on 12th August. Sorry for the delayed announcement. Following are the programme details. Time & Place: 4.30 p.m. (12th August) Grnathangana, City Central Library, Hampinagara (RPC layout), Bangalore 560040 Programme Details: Felicitation and Awards for best Librarians of Karnataka By Prof. M.I. Savadatti, Vice Chancellor (Rtd.), Mangalore University and Vice-Chairman of the Karnataka State Council for Higher Education Presided By: Prof. V.G. Talwar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore Chief Guests: Sri. T.Malleshappa, Director (Rtd.), Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka Sri. P.Y.Rajendra Kumar, Director (Rtd.), Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka Dr. P.V.Konnur, University Librarian, Bangalore University, Bangalore Dr. M.K. Bandi, University Librarian, Mangalore University, Mangalore Prof. I.K.Ravinchandra Rao, President, Karnataka State Library Association Sri. I. H. Jahagirdar, Librarian, NAAC, Bangalore Organiser: Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka Ananda, TB General Secretary, KALA

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Vacancy of Asst. Librarian in Engineering College - Hyderabad
by Sridhar K 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Dear Professionals Aryabhata Institute of Technology and Science,Loacated in Rangareddy District, Hyderabad is looking for an Asst. Librarian post from the candidate who are r*esiding in and around Hyderabad.* Andhra Pradesh Post : Asst Librarian - 01 Qualifications: BLISc/MLISc - with computer knowledge please may mail your resumes to the following email: aryabhata.its(a)gmail.com with regards -- K SRIDHAR REDDY -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GRANTHADHIKARI DAY
by B. RAVII VVENKAT 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

A man who carried books in bullock cart to set up library , and went far seas to learn the technique of organisation in depth and same adopting in indian context and making innovation. This village man became the father figure and gave for custodian of books a status as teacher and marked place for the librarian in Indian Education scenario. Remebering with out him is not at all librarian's day. He who gave us status but today we are once again fighting for change in the designation as the trend is changing but still it is in vague. Let A leader like him come forward and lift the professional status with collective spirit of thousands of librarians never, never, never give up HOPE WITH POSITIVE ON THIS LIBRARIANS DAY LIBRARIAN-TEACHERS-TEACHER happy granthadhikari day BASRAL RAVI VENKAT LIBRARIAN VIJAYA EVENING COLLEGE R.V. ROAD , BANGALORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies at DELNET
by Sangeeta Kaul 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

DELNET wants Network Trainees and Network Assistants. Applicants with Masters in Library and Information Science, Diploma in Computer Applications and suitable experience may apply. Stipend of Rs 6000 will be offered to selected Network Trainees. Salary of Network Assistants will depend upon qualifications, experience and competence in the field. Applications with complete C.V. be sent within 10 days to Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070. Email :hkkaul@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangskaul(a)gmail.com Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy in DBIT
by Somayara Tallolli 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Dear LIS members, *We require to fill up the vacancies for the posts of "LIBRARY ASSISTANT" in DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE-560074 LIBRARY ASSISTANT - The candidate must have passed BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE / DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE and Computer knowledge is essential * SALARY will be commensurate with experience. Kindly send your resumes to the following E-mail Id. sbtallolli(a)gmail.com S.B.TALLOLLI LIBRARIAN DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE-560074 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required two library trainees for NIFT, Hyderabad
by o.s.s. prasad 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Hydeabad, a premier educational Institute & an autonomous body under the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, and a college of Design, Management & Technology requires the two (2) library trainees immediately. The required qualifications & other details are as follows: Qualification : M.L.I.Sc., (Freshers); Duration : 6 months / 1 year; Skills required : Must be good in ICT & communication skills; Job description : Accessioning, Classification, Cataloguing, Circulation Periodicals management & Reference service. The interested candidates can send their CVs to the following on or before 25th August 2009. Head, Resource centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology(NIFT), (Min. of Textiles, Govt. of India), Opp. Hi Tech City, Madhapur, Hyderabad – 500081. Ph:040-23100827 e-mail: rcnifthyd(a)yahoo.co.in, rcnifthyd(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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Wish you all a Happy Librarians Day!
by SenthilKumarT 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

"We cannot have good libraries until we first have good librarians properly educated, professionally recognized, and fairly rewarded. - Herbert S. White Dear All I thank my Professional Gurus and Friends for their constant support and guidance in my professional carrier. Wish you all a Happy Librarians Day! With Regards SENTHIL KUMAR.T Librarian Christ University Bangalore-560 029 Mobile: 98863 71610(Bangalore) 97501 07407(Trichy) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Can eBooks Satisfy? Creating Content for ICT-enabled Classrooms
by Puna Das 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Can eBooks Satisfy? Creating Content for ICT-enabled Classrooms Join the discussion on the EduTechDebate.org website Infodev | 10 August 2009 | Washington, D.C., United States While there is much effort & focus on deploying educational hardware in the developing world, much less hype and attention is focusing on the content students will use once these systems are in the hands of hungry young minds.. How can educational systems, and the stakeholders that support them, adapt existing and new content onto these devices? Will this adaptation be able to challenge the existing income streams and vested interests of current content production & dissemination models? And should this content focus on ebooks and other electronic media the replicates existing content, or is this an opportunity to change the way in which content is created, teacher's educate, and students learn? During the Human Development Network webinar, "eBooks & Affordable Access to Digital Content for Teachers, Health Care Workers & Agricultural Extension Agents in Southern Africa", which looked at lessons from the IADP Affordable Access Initiative Partnership with African Universities, a sidebar conversation came about on the instant message board that was associated with the webinar. From this conversation came a very interesting questions: * What is the impact of open access resources for primary schools on the current educational content creation models? * Will educational systems, and the stakeholders that support them, be able to adapt existing and new content onto these devices? * Might this adaptation facilitate a more egalitarian content creation structure, challenging the existing pricing structures and vested interests of current curriculum production & dissemination models? Please join us for what we all expect to be a lively and informative conversation. JOIN DISCUSSION HERE!! http://edutechdebate.org/ Source: http://www.infodev.org/en/Article.402.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICTs in Education Prize: Call for nominations
by Puna Das 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

ICTs in Education Prize: Call for nominations 10-08-2009 (Paris) Teaching, Learning and e-Pedagogy: Teacher Professional Development for Knowledge Societies is the theme of the 2009 UNESCO-King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Education. Funded by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the US$50,000 prize is divided between two winners. The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2009. Every year, this prize rewards activities that demonstrate best practice as well as creative use of ICTs to enhance learning, teaching and overall educational performance. Submissions for candidature must reach UNESCO via the governments of Member States, in consultation with their UNESCO National Commissions, or by international non-governmental organizations which maintain formal relations with the Organization. Winners will be celebrated at an award ceremony on 26 January 2010 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The 2008 Prize was awarded to China's Shanghai TV University (for its project 'Turning the Digital Divide into Digital Opportunity') and to Dr Hoda Baraka, of the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (for her leadership in the implementation of several national ICT projects in education). For more detailed information on how to submit candidatures for the Prize see the PDF document below: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/29044/12499172699how_to_apply_en.pdf/h… Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29044&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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MyDLIS Training Workshop on CMS
by N.S. Harinarayana 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore (UGC-SAP Department) is organising a three-day training workshop on 'Content Management Systems'(CMS) during 27th to 29th August 2009. The workshop is intended to provide knowledge and practical skills in CMS. Emphasis will be on providing hands-on experience on Joomla! Experienced resource persons from reputed institutions and universities would engage the sessions. The workshop is open for working librarians, teachers and other information professionals interested in content management. With an intent to make the sessions effective, it has been decided to restrict the number of participants to 20 only. Early birds will be given the preference. The last date for registering is 20th August 2009. There is no registration fee. Food and beverages during the sessions will be arranged by the organisers. The participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay at Mysore. The organisers, however, would be pleased to help in arranging the accommodation at different guest houses/hotels only on specific request in advance from the participants. MyDLIS Training Workshop on CMS at University of Mysore, Mysore The prescribed registration form can be obtained by sending a request mail to Dr. M. Chandarashekara (chandra.uom(a)gmail.com) or Dr. N.S. Harinayarana (ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com) or download the same from http://lisc.uni-mysore.ac.in/cms. The registration form should be returned along with letter of intent of participation duly forwarded by the institution. The registration form can be sent either by post or through fax (0821-2519209) or email. It may kindly noted that the applications are registered on first cum first serve basis only. Contact the following for any further clarification: Dr. M. Chandrashekara Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Phone: (0821) 2419398 Mobile: 0-9448600970 chandra.uom(a)gmail.com -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] No PhD, MPhil at open universities...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/no-phd-mphil-at-open-universiti…] It had announced three years ago that these degrees would be considered as an option to NET or SET In a setback to the country’s 14 open universities, the University Grants Commission, or UGC, has barred them from conducting research programmes, namely PhD and MPhil. Pointing out the declining quality of research projects in a “distance learning” system, UGC has stopped registration for PhD and MPhil programmes at all the 14 open universities, including the India Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This has sparked angry reactions from academics and students attached to open universities who believe the “declining quality of research” is a national concern and not confined to open universities. Three years back, UGC had announced that degrees like MPhil and PhD would be considered as an option to the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) for recruitment of full-time teachers at colleges. After this announcement, thousands of students registered for MPhil and PhD programmes at open universities. So it has come as a surprise that UGC has not only revoked this decision but also banned research projects at open universities. A notice to this effect has been put up on UGC’s website. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/10/2009 03:14:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy In Central Univ Of Kerala
by mukesh jha 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Central university Of Kerla invites applications for Professional Assistant Assistant Librarian Jr Professional Assistant Library Attendent Please Visit on below link http://www.cuk-edu.in/images/notification_30_jul.pdf With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA New Delhi Email: mysjha(a)gmail.com <mysjha(a)gmail.com> Mob: 9654448933 -- 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 Deputy Librarian, Jr Prof Assistant and technical Assistant In Central Univ Of Punjab
by mukesh jha 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Vacancy For the Post of Non Teaching Jobs in Central university Of Punjab Last Date of Receipt of application is 27-08-09 Please Visit on below link http://www.centralunipunjab.com/NonTeaching_Positinos.php With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA New Delhi Email: Mysjha(a)gmail.com Mob: 9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacant position in Gobindgarh College of Education
by Anita vashisht 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

*Gobindgarh College of Education* Alour, Ph: 01765-259760, 251934 Behind GPS/PIMT Campus Mandi Gobindgarti-147301 (Approved by N.C.T.E. & Affiliated to Panjab University<http://www.careerage.com/dispjob.php?file=/20090808/3cb5c9b81bfbe76ea8a4998…>, Chandigarh) ** ** Applications are invited for the post of *Lecturers in Teaching of English Punjabi, Economics, Math, Instructors in Art & Craft, Computer Education, Computer Operator and Librarian* on adhoc basis one in each subject Qualification + pay scale as per UGC/ Panjab University NCTE & Panjab Govt. norms. Apply with complete biodata with attested photocopies & photo by 20/08/09. *Suresh Goyal (Chairman) Dr. R.N. Mishra (Principal)* -- Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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From Cave Painting to Internet
by Charu 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, I would like to draw the kind attention of my learned friends on following link, where too much have been expressed in few words. This is the chronological historical database of information and media. The history starts form 2,500,000 BCE and continues up to till date……………. http://www.historyofscience.com/G2I/timeline/index.php?era=-2500000 Thanks and Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians Day on 12th August 2009
by shivashankar kadadevaramath 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Dear professonal Karnataka state collgeate education and Karnataka state college Librarians Assocation jointly organized "Librarians Day" on 12th august 2009 at Maharani Science women's college at 12:30 pm karnataka state higher education department has declared the Dr. Dr.S.R.Ranathan's B'day as librarians day . The Karnataka Govt Higher Education Hon. Ministar Shri. Aravind Limbaval Will innogarate the function. Hence I request all the college librarians to attened the function and make the function grand sucessful Your's S.L.Kadadevarmath President Karnataka State College Librarians Association, Banglore Mobile: 9449070311 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy!
by Sree Kumar Nair 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Dear All, Christ Junior College, Bangalore is looking for a “Librarian” for its Pre-University Library. Candidates with Masters Degree in Library and Information Science, good in communication skill and ability to give Library user orientation education to students may apply. Candidates above 30 – 35 years of age with a minimum of 7 -10 years of experience is prefered. The last date for submission of resume/cv is 20th Aug 2009. All CVs should be addressed to "The Principal, Christ Junior College, Bangalore" and emailed at *seminars09(a)gmail.com*. The Librarian, School of Law, Christ University. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Rename professional names
by Dr.Dineshan K 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, It is high time to think of a structural change in the name by which each grade of professional is to be known. Librarians of different grades are known by different names. Also, is the name ‘librarian’ itself is suitable at present? There is a tendency to equate the professionals with clerks who are still known as Assistants (Therefore the name Assistant, Deputy etc are still prevalent). The ghost of Mecaulay is still alive. With the drastic changes in the professional duties and responsibilities it is high time to rename the librarians on par with managers. There is no meaning in calling librarians as Library Assistant, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian etc. Even the positive step taken by the UGC in renaming the teaching positions is not seen in the case of librarians. I may suggest that Librarians in Universities and Colleges be renamed as: 1. *General Manager (Information)-University Librarian* *2. Administrative Manager (Information)- Deputy Librarian* *3. Information Manager- Assistant Librarian/College Librarian* *4. Information Officer - Professional Assistant * Librarians in special libraries be known by the name ‘Scientists (Information)’ Professional colleagues and Professional Associations have to discuss the matter right now so that a positive change may be brought to our profession. With regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Calicut University Study Centre P.T.Usha Road Kozhikode-673 032 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DLA invites to 7th S R Ranganathan Memorial Lecture
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

*The Members of the Executive Committee of the* *Delhi Library Association* *Cordially invite you to its* *7th S R Ranganathan Memorial Lecture* on Wednesday, the 12th August 2009 at 10.30 a.m. in Ranganathan Bhawan, 'C' Block Community Centre, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi - 110028 *Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET *Centre Ahmedabad will deliver the lecture on *Web 2.0 & Library 2.0 : Innovative Technologies for Building Libraries of Tomorrow* *Programme * Lighting the Lamp Saraswati Vandana DLA School of LIS Welcome Mr. M L Kachroo Briefing Prof. C P Vashishth Lecture Dr. Jagdish Arora Vote of Thanks Dr. Sunil Kumar Tea For more details please visit http://www.dlaindia.org/ or contact to Prof. C P Vashishth <http://dlaindia.org/publications.htm#Rate> or mail at cpv_36(a)yahoo.co.in -- Kind regards. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj, M-9818603208, http://www.rajweb.name Area Convenor and Librarian, Library and Information Centre, TERI The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003- (India) Tel. +91 11 2468 2100, 2468 2111 Ext 2724 Fax +91 11 2468 2144, 2468 2145, E-mail bhardwaj(a)teri.res.in Web site www.teriin.org -- 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 ramesh chander 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Dear members, I need of this article, if anybody has access to it, please send me a soft copy of this. The details of the article is as follows: THE SCIENTIFIC SPIRIT IN RELIGION Author: R. E. E. Harkness DOI: 10.1080/00344080280230814 Published in: journal Religious Education, Volume 23, Issue 8 October 1928 , pages 784 - 788 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Best Regards, Romesh Chander National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wolfram|Alpha's: Computational Knowledge Engine
by Shriram Pandey 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Dear Professionals, Wolfram|Alpha's long-term goal is to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone. The aim of this search engine to collect and curate all objective data; implement every known model, method, and algorithm; and make it possible to compute whatever can be computed about anything. the goal is to build on the achievements of science and other systematization of knowledge to provide a single source that can be relied on by everyone for definitive answers to factual queries. Wolfram|Alpha aims to bring expert-level knowledge and capabilities to the broadest possible range of people—spanning all professions and education levels. Goal is to accept completely free-form input, and to serve as a knowledge engine that generates powerful results and presents them with maximum clarity. Lets stat the journey of semantic searching by http://www00.wolframalpha.com/ How to search guide is available at :http://www00.wolframalpha.com/examples/ -- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Regards, Shri Ram Pandey - Asst. Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology Rupa ki Nangal, Post-Sumel, Via-Jamdoli Jaipur-302 031, (Rajasthan) INDIA Tel: 0141-5189211(Ext-253(O),324(H)) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] VTU plans its own ‘IIT’
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

[http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=VTU+plans+its+own+%E2%8…] BANGALORE: It has been 10 years since the Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU) was established to impart technical education across the state. Yet the university has not made its mark in research activities. Towards this end, the university has decided to set up its own research institute on the lines of IIT or IISc. To draw up a blueprint for its own IIT, VTU had set up a committee under the chairmanship of Goa University former Vice- Chancellor B S Sonde. The committee report - which lists the vision, mission, aims and objectives of VIAT - has been approved by VTU’s executive council, the highest decision-making body. As per the report, VIAT will be a complementary institution and not compete with the affiliated colleges and other PG departments of the university. Under the current proposal, a main campus is to be established at Muddenahalli in Chikballapur district, the birthplace of Sir M Visvesvaraya. Sub-campuses will be subsequently established in a phased manner in Belgaum, Gulbarga and Mysore. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/06/2009 03:36:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder: Lecture on Information Literacy Initiatives on 6th August 2009 (Bangalore)
by Francis Jayakanth 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 19:00:45 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear All, You are cordially invited to the following talk organized by Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS). Speaker: Ms Rashmi M. Lad Head, Instructional Services Division Nanyang Technological University library Singapore. Topic: Information Literacy Initiatives at Nanyang Technological University Library, Singapore - an overview. Date & Time: Thursday, 6th August 2009 @ 6.30 p.m. Venue: Karnataka State Library Association 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, Rajajinagar, III Block Bangalore 560010. About the Talk: The sharing session provides information about the approach and philosophy behind NTU's instructional programme for students and staff. The presentation also aims at providing an overview on the history and growth of the instructional activities at the library along with the plans on developing a modular and matrix method to provide a flexible means to raise the information awareness and literacy skills of students throughout their stay in the University. About the Speaker: Rashmi is the Head of Instructional Services Division at Nanyang Technological University library, Singapore. More than a decade long experience in working with children, young adults and adult learners has contributed to her current responsibilities in co-ordinating Information Literacy (IL) programmes at NTU, campus wide. Being a council member of Library Association of Singapore (LAS) she hopes to develop an interest group for Information Literacy in the region and provide support at various levels.

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Fw: FIP
by xahoor sofi 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: xahoor sofi <xahoor_sofi(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Saturday, 13 June, 2009 14:53:20 Subject: FIP Dear Colleagues, I am working as a college librarian for the last four years and i have recently applied for the award of a Faculty Improvement Program (FIP) sponsored by the UGC. The college authorities are enquiring about the elligibility of a librarian for such a fellowship which is meant for Teachers and there is ambiguity whether the librarians which are supposed to be treated at par with the college teachers and are employed in the same grade. I request that if anybody has relevant and authentic information about the same, the may sent it to me so that i can give it as reference in support of my case for availing such a fellowship S. Zahoor Ahmad Chief ibrarian Islamia college of science and commerce Srinagar Kashmir, J&K-India librarianicsc(a)gmail.com xahoor_sofi(a)yahoo.co.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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e-journal list
by bhogaiah Bhogs 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Respected proffessionals, I want a list of e-journals in Human Resoures Mangement( Related to requirement and slection) for my P hd work, please guide me. Sahana.L Lecturer AMC Engineering College Bangalore-83 email:sahanaaustralia@yahoo.com See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] AICTE invites Proposals on Researc...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

AICTE Call for Proposals on Research & Institutional Development for Financial Assistance During 2009 - 10 The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body established by the Government of India through Act No.52 of 1987, for proper planning and co-ordinated development of Technical Education System throughout the country, promotion of qualitative improvement of Technical Education in relation to planned quantitative growth, regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the Technical Education system and for matters connected therewith. For more details on this topic: -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/05/2009 04:33:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Use of barcode technolgy
by sanjay sethi 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

Dear Friends If you are using E-Granthalaya version 2 and have barcoded your library. Please share your expereince / expertise , what specification/ brand of Bar code Reader, printer , DCU you are using. What are its advantages and limitation. Which model we should prefer etc. I shall be happy to visit your library. Sanjay sethi Librarian, Department of Administartive Reforms & PG SP Bhawan, New Delhi-01 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian jobs in Sainik School Reva(MP)
by Kumara B 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

SAINIK SCHOOL, REWA (MP) – 486 001 (A RESIDENTIAL ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL FOR BOYS) UNDER MINISTRY OF DEFENCE WANTED : LIBRARIAN 1. Applications are invited to select suitable candidate for the regular post of *Librarian–01* in Sainik School Rewa. Selection procedure will comprise a Written Test, Group Discussion and Interview. 2. *Essential Qualifications :*Bachelor of Library Science (B.L.I.Sc <http://b.l.i.sc/>.) from a recognised institution. Ability to converse fluently in English and well versed in operating Library Software in particular and Computer in general. 3. *Desirable Qualifications :* (a) Experience in respective disciplines in a CBSE English Medium School and / or Residential Public School. (b) Aptitude in sports / games and ability to organise extra curricular activities. 4. *Age Limit : *21 to 35 years as on 01 Sep 2009. 5. *Perk / Benefit : *Pay + DA, Gratuity, Contributory Pension Scheme, LTC, Bonus, Group Insurance and Medical Allowance, subsidised schooling for maximum of two children, rent free accommodation, free food with cadets during session and limited free electricity units. Post is permanent and all India transferable. *Scale of Pay *is Rs. 9300/– 34800/and Grade Pay Rs. 4600/. 6. *How to Apply :* (a) Candidates to send their application with full Bio–data on a plain paper along with one passport size photograph pasted on the right top alongwith attested photocopies in support of essential and desirable qualifications. (Mobile number / Contact number compulsory). (b) Also enclose Demand Draft of *Rs. 200/*(Non–refundable) drawn in favour of* Principal, Sainik School Rewa *payable at Punjab National Bank, Extension Counter/State Bank of India, Rewa (MP) – 486 001. 7. Last Date for Submission of Application is *10 Aug 2009*. Applications can be sent by Registered / Speed Post to Principal Sainik School, Rewa – 486 001 (MP). 8. Short listed candidates will be called for Written Test / Group Discussion / Interview on a suitable date. Candidates to report alongwith all certificate and mark sheets in original. No TA/DA is admissible. 9. The School administration reserves the right to cancel the vacancy due to administrative / policy reason. 10. For detailed information refer our website : www.*sainikschoolrewa* .ac.in <http://www.sainikschoolrewa.ac.in/> or Contact*: *07662254803,* *257109. Regard's Kumara B. Shimoga - Karnataka kumarapb(a)gmail.com 91 - 9481203416 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on 4th Sep. 2009
by mandhirasalam m 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

UGC SPONSORED STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON “CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES” 04.09.2009 ORGANISED BY Dr. K.S. JANAKARATHNAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY GOBIARTS & SCIENCECOLLEGE (An Autonomous Institution Re-Accredited by NACC with ‘A’ Grade.) GOBICHETTIPALAYAM-638453 ERODE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU Phone: 04285-240147, 240741,241139 Fax: 04285-240230 E-mail: gobiartscollege(a)sancharnet.in Web: www.gobiartscollege.org About The Institution: Gobi Arts and ScienceCollegeis an Autonomous, Re-accredited and Co-educational institution affiliated to BharathiarUniversity, Coimbatore. Started in the year 1968, the college provides educational opportunities to the meritorious students of this rural area and has produced thousands of first generation graduates. Endowed with wonderful infrastructure facilities in its sprawling 45 acre campus, the institution provides quality education and research facilities to students and teachers with the state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) component. The Institution has the distinction of being the first in Erode district to be accredited by NAAC and to offer courses under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Presently the institution houses about 2700 students and nearly half of them are women. The institution promotes research culture among the faculty and students, encourages them to publish academic work, promotes faculty participation in consultancy and is responsive to the needs of the community. The institution also displays sensitivity to changing educational, social and market demands and is always geared to promote an ambience of creativity and innovations. It has a visionary and result oriented management with lofty goals and objectives. About the Library: Named after the former president of the College Council Dr. K.S. Janakarathnam, the library has the state of the art facilities. It caters to the multifarious academic and intellectual needs of the students, researchers and staff. Functioning in a built-in area of 21,025 sq.ft, it uses the library management software package viz., “NOOLAGAM” which was developed by our MCA students. The other salient features are: Library Membership Module, Acquisition of Book Module, Circulation Module, Book Search Module, Journal Management Module, Visitor’s Entry Module, Report Module, Today’s Arrival Module and Internet Browsing Service. Our library is circulating above 47,000 books and 2800 Back volumes of periodicals. The CD library has 1100 CDs on various subjects. 129 national journals/magazines, 11 international journals and 20 E-journals have been subscribed by the library. In addition Civil Service Coaching centre is functioning in our College Library. About the Seminar: Information Technology has dramatically impacted the Librarians and their relationship to the communities they serve. As we are at the threshold of year 2009, we librarians must reassess and reconsider the changing library environment. Librarians, individually and collectively, cannot ignore the changing shape of Information services that are emerging. Everyone knows that primary objective of library is to organize and provide access to information. The objective will never change, but the format and methods that we have used will change dramatically; thus, providing new opportunities and challenges. On this backdrop this Seminar will focus on rethinking the role of a library professional, both in relationship to his personal identity and the community he serves. The principal objectives of this Seminar is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge, ideas and make the Librarians Information specialists, Information providers and conversant with LIS. CALL FOR PAPERS: This Seminar focus on the issues related to the theme of the Seminar and papers are invited on the following topics: 1. Emerging trends on Management and Technology in Library Services. 2. Knowledge Economy and Disaster Management in Libraries. 3. Marketing of Library Services. 4. Digital and E-learning Library 5. Library consortia, Networking and Resource Sharing, Information literacy 6. Open Access Initiatives, IR movement and legal aspects of librarianships. Those who wish to present their original papers are requested to submit the same in full not exceeding 8 pages on or before 10.08.2009 to the Organising Secretary. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS: Authors are requested to submit the papers along with soft copy of full paper (with abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least five keywords) an e-mail attachment to the Organising Secretary and hard copy sent through post. The paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size with double line spacing and font size 12” Times New Roman, Charts, Graphs, Photographs, if any, should be inserted at proper places in the paper. Original case studies, new ideas, innovations and reports on good practices will be given preference for presentation and publication. Last date for submission of full paper 10.08.2009. Last date for Registration 25.08.2009. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE AND FEE: The registration fee is Rs.200/- for Professionals/Academicians and Rs.100/- for Students / Research scholars. The registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft in favour of the PRINCIPAL, GOBIARTS & SCIENCECOLLEGE, GOBI. Papers without registration fee will not be accepted. Accommodation: Accommodation in local lodges on chargeable basis will be arranged on the request of the participants. Correspondence: All correspondence relating to the Seminar shall be addressed to the Organizing Secretary who can be contacted over phone in the following numbers: Office : 04285 – 240147, 240741 Mobile : 93455-84846 E-mail : gobiartslib(a)yahoo.com REGISTRATION FORM GOBIARTS & SCIENCECOLLEGE Dr. K.S. JANAKARATHNAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY UGC SPONSORED STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON “CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES” 04.09.2009 Name : Sex : Male / Female Designation : Official Address : Address for Communication : Phone: Institution : Residence : Mobile No : E-mail ID : Presentation of the Paper : Participation only : Title of the paper : Details of Registration fee : Amount Rs. : DD No : Date : Name of the Bank : Date : Signature : ------------------------------------- Kind Regards, M.Mandhirasalam Deputy Librarian Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore - 641 006 Tamilnadu, India. Ph.nos. 91-422-2669401 to 404, extn.1011 Mobile: 98429 56585 E-mail: mandhra_m(a)yahoo.co.in See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Newspaper by rural Indian women UNESCO literacy award
by Puna Das 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Newspaper by rural Indian women UN literacy award The Hindu, August 4, 2009 United Nations (IANS): A newspaper produced entirely by women in rural India is among the four winners of this year's Literacy Prizes awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). Khabar Lahariya, the fortnightly newspaper distributed to more than 20,000 readers in Uttar Pradesh, is entirely created and marketed by newly literate "low caste" women who are training as journalists in Chitrakoot and Banda districts. The King Sejong Literacy Prize was given to this fortnightly paper, started by Nirantar -- a centre for gender and education based in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. In 1989, the Unesco's King Sejong Literacy Prize was instituted by South Korea. It is named after Sejong the Great of the 14th century who created the Korean alphabet Hangul and is remembered for his contribution to education in the areas of science, technology and literature. Each winner is awarded $20,000. Nirantar has developed a method of training women as journalists, which involves developing their literacy skills as well as honing their reporting abilities. This includes talking to public figures, gathering information and sharpening their editing skills. The coverage of Khabar Lahriya includes politics, crime, social issues and entertainment for their readership that spans 400 villages in both districts of India's most populous state. The publication began in May 2002 in Chitrakoot and a second edition was launched in the adjoining Banda district in October 2006, according to the NGO's website. It is written in the local dialect Bundeli for its Bundelkhandi readership. The other prizes given by Unesco in recognition of innovative programmes designed to teach women, adolescents and other marginalised populations how to read and write, went to programmes in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and the Philippines. The Pashai Language Development Project in Afghanistan provides literacy, livelihood, public health and nutrition education to about 1,000 ethnic minority Pashai men and women annually. An honourable mention also went to a programme in Bhutan for its holistic approach to literacy and its success in reaching remote areas, with an emphasis on literacy as an integral part of the country's "Gross National Happiness" as well as its focus on adults and out-of-school youth, particularly women and girls. The theme for this year's awards was "Literacy and Empowerment" and the laureates were proclaimed by Unesco Director-General Ko?chiro Matsuura on the recommendation of an international jury. The award ceremony will be held at Unesco Headquarters in Paris Sep 8 to coincide with International Literacy Day. Source: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200908041021.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Short course: Manage information for your orgn. & develop a virtual resource centre using open source tools- Last date: Aug 16,
by Kiran Pandey 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Important Announcement Managing Information in the Digital Age: a training programme on information management and web based outreach using open source tools. (Aug 25-28 2009, CSE, New Delhi) Managing information, in the internet era with explosive information availability demands special skills and calls for investments in strengthening the information infrastructure and skills of an organisation. This specially designed course will teach participants on how to manage all aspects and types of information, at an institutional level and develop a virtual resource centre using open source tools and technologies. Conducted by: Centre for Science and Environment, the developer and the manager of India Environment Portal built on an open-source platform. Course will be led by the centre's documentation specialists with more than 25 years of experience in managing thousands books, articles, news clippings, video films, photographs and contact addresses. Course content Developingresource centres in the digital age Sourcinginformation (print/electronic, internet for research) OrganisingInformation: Classification & Indexing (including Digitizedresources) Managingaudio-visual resources (films, photos, CDs, etc.) Digitisationand documentation of news clippings, articles, reports and documents Buildingcontact databases Potentialof E-mail based communication (mass mail using open source s/w) Knowledgecreation and dissemination (Information Services/Products) Onlinepresence : Developing a portal and reaching out through the web Web 2.0 for social networking and communication Course fee NGOs: Rs. 4,400 per participant (USD 125) Corporate, government and others: Rs 8,800 per participant (USD225) Accomodation and related costs are not included in the cost. However, CSE can help you find a place to stay. Nominations are invited from information professionals in NGOs/ Government /International Organisations/ Corporate/ Individuals interested in quality information management and strengthening their organizational capacities. Programme Schedule Date: August 25-28, 2009; Time: 10.30 am to 5.00 pm Venue: Centre for Science and Environment, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-62 Nominations accepted online http://www.cseindia.org/aagc/managinginformation.asp For details contact: Kiran Pandey Coordinator-Environment Resources Unit Centre for Science and Environment 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi - 62 Phone: +91 (011) 29955124/125 (Ext. 287) Fax: +91 (011) 29955879 Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org Last Date for Applying: August 16, 2009 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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Impressive talk on “Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning”
by khushpreet singh 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Dear professionals Department of library and information science, Punjabi University, Patiala is going to organize an impressive talk on “Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning” by Professor Caroline Stern, Distinguished Teacher, Ferris State University, Michigan (USA) on 05 August 2009 at 11:00 am in the Senate hall of the university. -- Khushpreet Singh Research Scholar, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (INDIA) E-mail: khushpreet.singh(a)gmail.com Mobile: +919815303000 -- 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] Information on Knowledge Management
by Puna Das 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Short-term Training Course on Knowledge Management for Librarians 27-29 January 2010 Venue: NISCAIR, New Delhi Broad course contents: * Management: Role Levels and Process, * Decision Making & MIS, * Monitoring and Control, * Quality Assurance Standards: CMM, Six Sigma, TQM, etc., * Time management, * Knowledge Management – BPR, Intellectual Capital, * KM Concepts and Needs, * KM Tools and Application to Library and Information Science Environment, * Implications of KM to Society, * Expert Systems and Data Mining * Knowledge Sharing Concepts, etc. Eligibility for Short Term Courses * The short-term courses are offered to R&D personnel, science communicators, middle and senior level managers, research scholars, LIS Professionals, etc. Fees for Indian participants * Without accommodation: Rs. 1200.00 * With accommodation: Rs. 1600.00 Payment of Course Fee * The entire course fee is to be sent in advance by Demand Draft drawn in favour of: Director, NISCAIR payable at New Delhi. How to apply * The applications may be sent to: The In-charge, Training Division NISCAIR 14 Satsang Vihar Marg New Delhi-110 067 Ph: 011-26965094; 011-26863617 FAX: 91-11-2686 2228 E-Mail: training[at]niscair.res.in, narendrakumar[at]niscair.res.in More Details: http://www.niscair.res.in/ActivitiesandServices/HRD/hrd.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > ------------------------------ > Date: 31 Jul 2009 05:22:53 -0000 > From: "anandk" <kanand_7(a)rediffmail.com> > To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Information on Knowledge Management > > Dear Friends, > > I wish to have information on any Training, Workshop, > Seminar on KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. > > I would like to understand, undergo training and implement > KM in my Library. > > Request you to provide information > > Thanking you, > > Kind regards, > > Anand N Kondalkar > Librarian > Asian Paints > -- Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.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 and Information Science Groups in India
by Badan Barman 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Respected forum members, we at http://sites.google.com/site/lislinks/library-and-information-science-group… trying to compile the online groups / mailing list functioning in the field of Library and Information Science in India. The criteria for inclusion of a groups / mailing lists in this list is that the groups / mailing lists should have a minimum of 500 subscriber (Email+RSS+SMS). For the time being we includes 1. LIS Forum 2. nmlis (New Millennium LIS Professionals) 3. Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle 4. digilib_india (Digital Libraries: India) 5. ASDOLIS (The Association for the Development of Library and Information Science) 6. M-Forum (Knowledge Management Discussion Forum), and 7. iatlis (Indian Association of Teachers In Library and Information Science) If we missed out any other please send the name of the group/mailing list to us as soon as possible. Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. 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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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] Shell out money and obtain a Ph.D ...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City/Patna/Shell-out-money-and-obta…] PATNA: Getting a Ph.D degree had never been so easy. You need not qualify the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC and CSIR or the pre-Ph.D registration test conducted by different universities for doing Ph.D in a subject. You need not make even a pre-Ph.D presentation as required by some universities to get yourself registered. You have to simply cough up an amount ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh for getting a Ph.D degree. This easy way of getting a Ph.D degree, which is supposed to be a passport for lectureship, is attracting a large number of unemployed postgraduates. And, this is, but natural that the walls of Patna streets, especially those located in and around the Patna University (PU) campus, are replete with posters proclaiming a Ph.D degree without pre-registration test. A lesser known institution, styled as Bidya Evening College and located in Kachchi Talab area near Gardanibagh in west Patna, is the facilitator. The college admits a candidate on payment of Rs 16,500 only after which the process of Ph.D registration starts. The college authorities claim that candidates are registered as part-time candidates under distance education mode with Dravidian University in Andhra Pradesh. A candidate can do Ph.D in any subject, right from history to computer science, biotechnology or management. Depending upon the selection of the subject, the amount of fee (to be deposited in instalments) varies. While a candidate doing Ph.D in history is required to deposit a sum of Rs 90,400, one doing Ph.D in environmental studies will have to deposit Rs 1,50,400 for a period of three years. Candidates are required to select their own supervisor for guiding them in research activities. And, a supervisor need not be a working teacher of any college or university. Anybody who is a Ph.D degree holder and has three years of teaching experience (even if he is unemployed at present) can become a supervisor. Retired teachers are most welcome as supervisors. Candidates registered for Ph.D are, however, required to pass a written examination conducted by Dravidian University after one year of their registration, they added. It may be mentioned here that cracking the UGC NET examination is not an easy job for many candidates. As the syllabi of pre-Ph.D registration test are the same as those of NET examination, very few candidates are able to qualify. And, almost all the universities in the state have, of late, introduced pre-Ph.D registration test for allowing a candidate to do Ph.D. PU has further made it tougher by prescribing at least five hours daily stay on the campus for research scholars. Under these circumstances, candidates would certainly opt for off-campus part-time Ph.D programme, compromising with the quality of research work. Source -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/03/2009 10:29:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR REGISTRATION
by Rajesh Singh 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, I have regularly been updating you and providing various details regarding ICAL- 2009, with a promise to make it a Conference with Difference. We are thankful to all the professional for their overwhelming response to the call for papers. We have received more than 150 papers contributions, which are in the process of peer review. A good number of International experts have already consented to be present in the Conference. This message with all the details has already been communicated. Besides, we are organizing a “Pre-Conference Tutorial on Virtual Referencing” The experts from OCLC will conduct the tutorial. Friends, we expect a similar response for Registration in the conference. Delhi is the capital of country and all arrangements needs to be made in advance to keep our promise to make it a Conference with Difference. I request all the professional to register for the conference well in advance and avoid last minute registration. This will definitely help us to make all necessary arrangements. Last date of Registration : 30th August, 2009. For registration for visit: http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/downloads.htm with regards Rajesh Singh Dy. Librarian E-Resources & Training Central Library University Of Delhi DELHI-110 007 011-27666404, 27667848 http://crl.du.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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needs an artical
by Pawan Agrawal 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Dear Library Professionals, One of our reader needs an artical availiable on informaworld if anybody have an access to the same please send me a copy of the same the linke to the artical is as following. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/search~db=all?searchtitle=713441051&search… -- Thanks and Regards Pawan R. Agrawal Assistant Librarian SBSK Medical Institute and Reseach Centre Library Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University At & Post. Piparia. 02668-245264 Ph. 9376135580 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Journal Article
by rajeshkusanur 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

I am looking for the following article from Small Enterprise Development, management Extension (SEDME) journal Vol XXILI 1994 Page No 59 by O K Das Lal and Rafiuddin Nayyar. If you have the article please send to me Thanking you Rajesh HAL Management Academy Bangalore rajesh.ka@rediffmail.com/raajesh.ka@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Grade Librarian
by Vijaya Kumar N 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

Planning Board, Government of Kerala invites applications for the post of Senior Grade Librarian.For details see the latest KPSC bulletin. Vijayakumar Secretary,AADLIS. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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its very urgent need some information
by bishnu 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

Plz pulish this to the forum Hi I want one information can u plz tell me "how to find out that how many papers have been published on Molecular electronic in last 10yrs or from 2000 till date" Plz reply with answer as soon as possible. plz its very urgent. B P Koiry IIT Kharagpur -- 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 Business Process Management by Prof. Raghu Santanam on August 27-28, 2009, Bangalore.
by Roopa 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

International School of Information Management, (ISiM) University of Mysore Executive Education Programme - (3 ) Workshop on Business Process Management, August 27-28, 2009, Bangalore. ****************** Faculty: Prof. Raghu Santanam Associate Professor of Information Systems, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University USA ****************** Focus of the Workshop: This workshop will focus on the following applications: * Importance and benefits of a Process Oriented Enterprise * Modeling and Analysis of As-Is Business Processes * Principles of effective business process Design * Simulation modeling to assess To-Be process models The ubiquitous presence of IT in every aspect of organizations and society requires today's managers and executives to have a clear understanding of the role technology plays in advancing business strategies. Fast changing, competitive landscapes require innovations in business practices that are often enabled by IT applications. Workshop Objectives: Introduction to various techniques and tools of process analysis and management including process mapping techniques and simulation. Build the competency required to model and analyze AS-IS processes and develop coherent and well thought out improvement plans for redesigning organizational Processes. Build the foundations for process analysis by focusing on key aspects of business processes, including collaboration, information flow, people, roles and business rules. Workshop Highlights and Benefits to participants: Information Technology Industry: . Develop an understanding of the business drivers for technology solutions. . Communicate better with your business collaborators and speak 'business language' . Apply cutting-edge modeling methods to get better understanding of the system requirements. Manufacturing Industry: . Understand the complex workflows involved in the production process. . How to model the value stream and identify cost drivers at the activity level. . Develop basic understanding of Learn principles. Process Analysts: . Understand the challenge and approaches to creating a process oriented organization. . Develop systematic approach to identifying cost drivers, resource constraints, and non value added activities in your businesses process. Academics: . Understand how process oriented approach is changing the way we teach business and IT students . Understand how business case studies can be used to create better interactive classroom environments for enhanced learning experience. Service Industry: . Understand the complex workflows involved in the service processes. . Understand why and how stakeholder interests should be incorporated in business process change initiatives. . Develop better technology solutions to deliver better services. Faculty Profile: Raghu Santanam is an Associate Professor of Information Systems, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, USA. His current research focuses on Health Information Technology, Business Process Change, Security and Information Supply Chains. He has worked with a number of organizations on Information Systems and Business Process related issues. He has been a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on several projects with Corporations (including Intel, IBM and others) and Government entities. Dr. Santanam is a guest editor of a special issue of the Journal Decision Support Systems on "Cyber infrastructure for Homeland Security: Advances in Information Sharing, Data Mining, and Collaboration Systems." He serves as an Associate Editor for Information Systems Research, Decision Support Systems, Journal of the Association for Information Systems and Journal of Electronic Commerce Research. He is the Program Co-Chair for the Workshop on e-Business, 2009 and is the co-chair of the Research Methods Track of the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) in 2009. Registration fee: Rs. INR 6,000.* - per participant Early bird & For Educational Professionals: INR 5,000.* Registration fee includes workshop material, lunch and refreshments Workshop Venue: UDream Corporate Office. Evoma Business Center #14, Bhattrahalli, Old Madras Road. K.R.Puram , Bangalore 560049 For more details, please Contact: Mr. Jayanth - 09663376680 Ms. Shweta - 09663317770 http://udream.co.in/workshops, www.isim.ac.in/bpmworkshop 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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Koha installation offer for libraries in Kerala
by Vimal Kumar 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

Dear Friends, Open Knowledge Society introduce Koha installation offer for libraries in Kerala. Open Knowledge Society volunteers visit your library for Koha installation charging a nominal fee. Minimum requirement for installation is a PC with 512 MB RAM in your library. Volunteers install latest version of Koha (ver. 3.0.03) on Debian (ver. Lenny) Linux. Two hour Koha training will provide in the same occasion. Installation charge: Rs. 3000+Travel expense. The same offer available for the installation of Dspace, Eprints, Open Journal System, Open Conference System, OpenBiblio and Drupal. Libraries can register here to use this opportunity. *http://tinyurl.com/mswbtr* -- 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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Request for book articles
by YASHWANT G KANADE 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

I am looking for the following books: Rathore, N. S. (2004). Termite (Insecta : Isoptera) fauna of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Zoological Survey of India. Watson JAL, Okot-Kotber BM, Noirot C, eds. (1984). Caste Differentiation in Social Insects. Oxford: Oxford Pergamon. Holmgren N (1912). Termites from British India (Bombay) collected by Dr. J. Assmuth, S. J., J Bombay Nat Hist Soc. Holmgren N (1913). Termites from British India (Bombay, Gujarat and Bangalore) collected by Dr. J. Assmuth, S. J., J Bombay Nat Hist Soc. I will be very grateful to you if you could help me in finding these books. Thanking you Regards Lakshy -- Lakshy Katariya Int. PhD Biological sciences 2008-09 Prof. Renee M Borges Lab Center for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, INDIA -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / Librarian Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in

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DELNET's Invitation for a Lecture on August 6, 2009
by Sangeeta Kaul 01 Aug '09

01 Aug '09

DELNET- Developing Library Network and India International Centre cordially invite you to a lecture on Information Literacy Competencies : New Directions by Prof. Caroline M. Stern Professor, Ferris State University, MI, USA on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 6-30 p.m. at India International Centre Annexe, (Lecture Hall ) Max Mueller Marg (adjacent to World Bank) New Delhi 11003 Tea : 6:00 pm RSVP 26742222 _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangskaul(a)gmail.com Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Memorial Lectures
by SRELS 01 Aug '09

01 Aug '09

The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 cordially invites you to the Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Memorial Lectures(15) (2009) on TRENDS IN KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT: A UNIFYING MODEL by Dr. Kavi Mahesh Professor, Department of Computer Science, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore and Principal Consultant, Knowledge Management, Infosys Technologies Limited, Bangalore on 9th, 10th and 11th August 2009 at 6.00 p.m. each day at SRELS premises Dr. J.K. Suresh AVP and Principal Knowledge Manager, Infosys Technology Ltd., Bangalore Inaugurates RSVP: K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for information
by Mitali Pradhan 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Respected Professionals, Please kindly give information on library and information networks in India. Urgently required for completion for my project work." Website of Library and Information Networks in India- A Survey". Please guide me. Thank you. With regards to Madhusmita Pradhan Dept. of Library and Information Science Utkal University , Bhubaneswar Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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Request for e-journals
by Karuna Sahu 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Respected professionals, With due respect i request for a list of E-journals in social sciences for my project work "E-journals in social sciences". Please guide me. Karuna sahu Department of Library and Information Science, Utkal university. Orissa karunasahu(a)ymail.com THANK YOU Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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e-journal needed
by Karuna Sahu 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Respected proffessionals, I want a list of e-journals in social sciences for my project work, please guide me. Karuna Sahu Department of Library and Information Science. karunasahu(a)ymail.com Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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rules of stock verifications & duties of college librarian of Delhi university
by Naveen Sharma 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Friends , Kindly mail the rules of stock verification and duties & responsibilities of college librarian of delhi university -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job opportunity in Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR)
by Subhodip Bid 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

* Postion: Technical Officer-A Gr.III(3) Post Code 03 [One ( 01) post reserved for PWD -OH- (OL or OA)#] Area; Library Sciences Pay band/Grade pay Rs.9300-34800/ Grade .pay-4600/ Pay Band-2 Essential Qualifications & Experience: 1st Class B. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with 05years experience OR M. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with minimum of 55% Marks having at least 03 years experience in the relevant field in any reputed organization. Desirable Qualification /experience · Knowledge of Library Management Softwares, Document Management Softwares etc · Persons with Computer Knowledge/Background will be preferred Job Requirement: To manage the KRC/ Library in absence of the Head , KRC, Subscription/ Acquisition of Online Products, Handling of Online products, Management of the Journal/ Periodical Section, Maintenance of KRC Home Page & other such work assigned by the Head, KRC. for more details Plz see the url http://www.rrljammu.org/advt_pwd/adv.htm Regards *SUBHODIP BID M.Sc(Physics),BLIS,AIS(07-09) Project Assistant NISCAIR ( CSIR) NEW DELHI - 67 MOB. NO. - 09555767674 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information on Knowledge Management
by anandk 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Dear Friends, I wish to have information on any Training, Workshop, Seminar on KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. I would like to understand, undergo training and implement KM in my Library. Request you to provide information Thanking you, Kind regards, Anand N Kondalkar Librarian Asian Paints -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reprint Request
by Satyaranjan Sahu 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Dear members, One of our users requires the following reprint. After checking with all of our own as well as networked library resources, I am placing the request in the forum. Kindly send the reprint if it would available with you. Spectrophotometric Determination of Ethanol in Wine Arthur Caputi Jr., Masao Ueda and Thomas Brown American Journal Enology Viticculture, , 19:3:160-165 (1968) Regards Satya -------------------------------------------- Satya Ranjan Sahu Scientist National Information Centre for Marine Sciences National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR) Dona Paula, Goa - 403 004 Phone: 0832-2450370 (O); Fax-91-(0)832-2450601 ----------------------------------------------------- www.nio.org www.reefindia.org www.mangroveindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An academic journal provides haven for rejected work
by Rahul Vidya Mane 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

*Submitted for LIS-Forum* An academic journal provides haven for rejected work PAUL LAUTERBUR, the father of magnetic-resonance imaging, had his seminal paper rejected when he first submitted it to *Nature*. Peter Higgs, eponymous predictor of physics’s missing boson, faced similar trouble with *Physics Letters*. But Lauterbur went on to win a Nobel prize for his work, and Dr Higgs is an odds-on favourite to get one soon. A good, rejected paper, then, is by no means an oxymoron. And that observation is the basis of *Rejecta Mathematica*, an open-source academic journal that recently went online. As its name suggests, the new journal publishes only papers that, like Lauterbur’s and Dr Higgs’s, have been previously submitted to, and rejected by, others. With *Annals of Mathematics*, one of the best, denying entry to more than 300 last year alone, *Rejecta* could be busy. Rejecta was conceived three years ago by four graduate students at Rice University, in Houston, Texas. Two of its founders, Michael Wakin and Christopher Rozell, had just had a paper on card counting in blackjack rejected. Good work, said the reviewers, but find some other place for it. When they could not, they, along with Mark Davenport and Jason Laska, decided to cut out the middle man and found their own journal. <http://ad.doubleclick.net/click%3Bh=v8/387b/3/0/%2a/w%3B214762480%3B2-0%3B0…><http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/web.economist.com/all_articles;nav=science_a…> If *Rejecta* is a joke, it is a well-executed one. The serious aim is to highlight papers that, although perhaps flawed, may still be interesting. It manages that well. The inaugural issue <http://www.rejecta.org/> includes topics ranging from image enhancement to condition numbers of matrices (don’t ask). All come with an “open letter” in which the paper’s author outlines in lay terms why the work was rejected (extra points awarded for bitterness), what has been done since and why it still has merit. *Rejecta*’s larger purpose, then, may be a light jab at academia’s bureaucracy and the rigmarole to which it is necessary to submit in order to get published. Whether conventional journals are necessary in the internet age is a matter of active debate. Refereeing maths papers, in particular, requires serious expertise that few have. Those who do, usually receive no pay for their refereeing services. Mistakes can be made. Academia as a whole, some say, could do a better job. But peer review is still necessary. And yes, the editors claim that they too have had to reject some submissions. *( Published in The Economist print edition* * July 29th 2009) * -- ======================================= Rahul Sudhakar Mane (09654093359) http://creativityindia.blogspot.com/ M.Phil. II, Centre for Study in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-67 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Librarian
by HELP LIBRARY 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You ------ Applications are invited for a two posts - Librarian at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply. Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. 30th July 2009 Regards, Eveleen Sunderraj. The HELP Team. Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.helpforhealth.org www.healthlibrary.com JOIN US ON INDIA'S FIRST SELF-CARE HEALTH GUIDE www.myhealthpedia.in CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG- http://helplibrary.blogspot.com HAVE A HEALTH QUERY? ASK US FOR FREE - CLICK HERE- http://www.healthlibrary.com/information.html America's Largest selling "HEALTH WISE HANDBOOK" Now in India, available exclusively at HELP- at a Promotional Discount of 50%..GRAB A COPY NOW ! For complete details of our free health talks check our 'HELP TALK' google calendar at http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ciugckkj8jvnk97j6dbiioaghg%40group… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Excel to MARCXML Conversion tool
by Rajesh Chandrakar 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Dear All The INFLIBNET Centre has developed a open source tool for converting Excel data in to MARCXML. The tool helps in by-passing various steps of converting Excel data in to ISO 2709 format for loading in to any LMS system and converts data in to MARCXML which is based on MARC21. Once the data is converted in MARCXML, the bibliographic records can easily be loaded into the SOUL2.0 without any data loss. The conversion tool is made available for download under the open source copyright act at sourceforge website http://excel2marcxml.sourceforge.net/. This is second open source initiative from the INFLIBNET Centre. To know more about the conversion tool, you can visit the INFLIBNET Blog on http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog. With best regards Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientist - B (LS) INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Weblog: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Video Films related to MBA subjects
by anil sahu 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Dear All,                I want a good collection of video film CD related to the Management subject (MBA). So please guide me .Thank you With Regards Anil Sahu (Librarian ISCD,Indore) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Report of Workshop Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge, 27-29 July New Delhi 2009
by Rahul Vidya Mane 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

FOLLOWING IS THE REPORT Report of Workshop Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge, 27-29 July New Delhi 2009 KINDLY PUBLISH IT LIS-FORUM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before we take a look at what transpired in the Workshop Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge let us take a look the evolution of Indian Policy framework in creating Knowledge in last fifty years. Let us go five decades back and recall one of the very very significant clauses of Science Policy Resolution 1958, Para 3: It is only through the scientific approach and method and the use of scientific knowledge that reasonable material and culturtal amenities and services can be provided for every member of the community, and it is out if a recognition of this possibility that the idea of a welfare state has grown. It is charateristic of present world that the progress towards the practical realisation of a welfare state difefrs widely from country in diret relation to the extent of industrialisation and the effort and resources applied in the pursuit of science. Then Technology Policy Statement, 1983 recognised that key to successfully develop indigenous capability in technology demands a conscious integrated approach covering technology assessment, development,, acquisition, absorption, utilization and diffusion and connected aspects of financing, based on overall national interests, priorities and the attainment of the most challenging technological goals. Further, in recent years Science and Technology Policy, 2003 this shift becomes more visible... To ensure that message of science reaches every citizen of India, man and woman, young and old, so that we advance scientific temper, emerge as a progressive and enlightened society, and make it possible for all our people to participate fully in the development of science and technology and its application for human welfare. Indeed science and technology will be fully integrated with all spheres of national activity. Going ahead adding the emphasis in another clause S& T Policy says; There is growing need to enhance public awareness of the importance of science and technology in everyday life, and the directions where science and technology is taking us. People must be able to consider the implications of emerging science and technology options in areas which impinge directly upon their lives, including the ethical and moral, legal, social and economic aspects. In recent years, advances in biotechnology and information technology have dramatically increased public interest in technology options in wide ranging areas. Scientific work and policies arising from these have to be highly transparent and widely understood. Support for wide dissemination of scientific knowledge, through the support of science museums, planetaria, botanical gardens and the like, will be enhanced. Every effort will be made to convey to the young the excitement in scientific and technological advances and to instill scientific temper in the population at large. Special support will be provided for programmes that seek to popularize and promote science and technology in all parts of the country. Programmes will also be developed o promote learning and dissemination of science through the various national languages, to enable effective science communication at all levels. A closer interaction of those involved in the natural sciences and technology, social sciences, humanities and other scholarly pursuits will be facilitated to bring about mutual reinforcement, added value and impact. Above listed three beliefs and policy objectives have consistent flow in itslef. In 1958 we recognised power of scientific approach and believed that it is capable to make us realise the idea of welfare state. Again in 1983 we underlined the might of technology competence and self reliance in technological capabilities which can reduce vulnerability, perticularly in strategic and critical areas. The year 2003 marks the necessity of public understanding of science and value of participation in the stream of scientific and technological progress of the country. In this context I share with you about the workshop "CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE" conducted by International Management Institute and sponsored by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology during New Delhi 27-29 July 09. Inugerating the workshop Dr. Jyoti Bhat who is technical adviser in DSIR tried to ignite the minds about the need of communication. She said, "People always feel need of new knowledge. This new knowledge always leads to development of new capabilties by inspring the younger generation to move towards careers in science and technology. This emotional transition which is marked by urge to have new, sophisticated, state of the art knowledge is hallmark of this emerging society. When people crave for accurate, relevant and structural knowledge it shapes Human Capital Transformation in a sense it directs the efforts of communicator in developing Intellectual assests for organisations. This knowledge creation and transfer happens in three stages: a) From scarce capabilties to knowledge transfer b) Knowledge adaptation and dissemination c) Cross border knowledge creation and transfer Here she laid emphasises on need of collaboration being the urgent strategy of the organisations, departments, industries and a nation as a whole. She stressed that for effective knowledge utilisation, strengthening economic and institutional regime, developing educated and skilled workers, creating efficient innovation system and building dynamic information infrastructure are the strict imperatives. To move in this direction bearing strategic perspective one needs to visualise the urgent and pressing need of : enhancement of knowledge base, awareness building about science-technology issues, building of more Technology Management Resource Centres, Curriculum Development about Innovation, recognising the role of teachers in inspiring new generation towards science and technology, more imaginative and modern media for information dissemination. setting up of the academic chairs promoting research environment !!! Prof. Ashok Chandra who is Director of Centre for Managing of Innovation and Technology, IMI shared his experiences of formulating the National Education Policy, 1986. He said, "We must treat process of policy formulation as utmost importan rather than result of policy formulation. The identification of the numerous stakeholders and timely participation of the all people will certainly give birth to mature consultation and the draft coming out of the deliberations will be of immense acceptance value and reach due to prior interaction. He advocated that we should use the process of policy formulation for effective communication and thus to educate about ingredients of the technical issues involved in the subject of debate. Any policy is reflection of agenda of diverse interest groups involved in that process. Thus differing viewpoints must be reconciled and thus harmonisation in Policy Objectives can be achieved. All social, cultural and economic spheres in that specific context must be considered for that matter. Thus likewise policy always respond to the external changes and the revised and reviewed policy must have some tangible committment in terms of deadline and quantitative targets in terms of performance-productivity index. Dr. Vinay Kumar, former Adviser to Ministry of Science and Technology stressed upon "Freedom of Expression" in the organisation leading to innovation. He emphasised on Management support to new ideas, motivation-award policy, toleration of failure, positive outlook and exposing employees to new experiences and directions. * Prof. M. K. Khanijo* who is expert in *Engineering & Technology Employment Generation* descritbed in detail profile of Indian skilled manpower. He narrated the needs, strategies and significance of Human Resource Development in India with special reference to recent research work carried out. Dr. Naresh Kumar, Head, R&D Planning Division, CSIR described in detail about the emerging platform of Open Source Drug Discovery(OSDD- OSDD is a CSIR-led Team India consortium with a global partnership. It's vision is to provide affordable healthcare to the developing world by providing a global platform where the best minds can collaborate & collectively endeavor to solve the complex problems associated with discovering novel therapies for neglected tropical diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, leishmaniasis, etc. It is a concept to collaboratively aggregate the biological and genetic information available to scientists in order to use it to hasten the discovery of drugs. This will provide a unique opportunity for scientists, doctors, technocrats, students and others with diverse expertise to work for a common cause.) His focus was "Information in Open Source Domain: A Tool for Knowledge Creation and Dissemination for new drug of TB". He emhaised again and again that the wisdom does not lie only in the four walls of the organisation, it is always scattered outside. Our challenge is to get , organise and disseminate that information for betterment of the initiative for which organisation is striving. He said that present IT infrastructure, connectivity and high throughput analysis capability makes OSDD possible. Going ahead he threw light on the shifting paradigms of Computational Biology. In traditional biology where things were shaped by classical, basic experimentation in low throughput where animal studies were having prominence in this new OSDD knowledge sharing model, research in Combinaitonal Chemistry, Genomics, Proteonomics, Metabolomics, Biotechnology is enhanced by high throughput analysis and molecular imaging. To support this massive initiative to discover new drud for T.B. due to which one person per minute is being killed in India and there has been no credible drug discovered uptill now after 1966 marks the strategic significance. While explaining this "Open Model of Knowledge Access", he laid immense stress on OPEN SYNTHESIS while organising knowledge addressing TARGET MOLECULE which in turn will pass through SCREENING to finally move towards DRUG DEVELOPMENT before we allow PRE-CLINICAL AND CLINICAL TRIALS by Contract Research Organisations. P. Banerjee, Director, NISTADS spoke about Organising Scholarly Community while realisng the responsibilities of proffessional occupation like to create knowledge, to develope the skills and to nurture the attitudes of proffessionals. He said that dynamism of organisation depends not on devising new produciton function but to devise new channels by which continous learning and regeneration of ideas is possible. In a hierarchic organisaion it is always possible that bundling and unbundling of the information may be done by the seniors or established people while if given chance juniors may come out with wondeful ideas. While it should be remembered that traditional approaches of creativity based on the diktat and authority are collapsing the proffessional standards and disciplinary boundaries are new masters of the innovation. He further said that proffessional spirit is weakest in India compared to best practises in the world. He cited his study about mindset of Indian Research Laboratories in forging active collaboration for research inside city, outside city and across the national borders. He consistently pointed out with proven facts that Indian Researchers are not even willing to share information (let alone knowledge ?) across the walls in the same research organisaitons as Science Citation Index and other Indexes indicate toward reluctance of Indian researchers in citing fellow scientists compared to enthusiasm of Chinese in doing so about their fellow Chinese scholars. This in comparison with China, he said, is also sadly true about degree of investment per scientific Human Resource, number of conferences being held, ability to spend the allocated money, number of scientific instruments being purchased, number of guest faculties being invited to Indian Universities and Research Institutes, growth of proffessional bodies in the country and most importantly REALISING THE COLLABORATION POSSIBILTIES. Eventually to highlight the features of robust research system which India needs to develop, he stressed upon a) Improvement of research performance, b) Improvement of research quality and c) Improvement of Innovation Performance. TWorkdhop highlighted the need to have more and more interaction between social sciences and enginnering sciences. Describing the importance of this interction, in of the sessions Prof. Ashok Chandra told delegates about *Two Cultures which is a book published *50 years ago. C>P. Snow, an English physicist, civil servant and novelist, delivered a lecture at Cambridge called “The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution,” came in book form. Snow’s famous lament was that “the intellectual life of the whole of Western society is increasingly being split into two polar groups,” consisting of scientists on the one hand and literary scholars on the other. So why did Snow think the supposed gulf between the two cultures was such a problem? Because, he argues in the latter half of his essay, it leads many capable minds to ignore science as a vocation, which prevents us from solving the world’s “main issue,” the wealth gap caused by industrialization, which threatens global stability. " Finally to end the summary of the workshop we can recall verbatim of Winston Churchil that "Empires of the future will be certainly empires of the mind...!!!" -- ======================================= Rahul Sudhakar Mane (09654093359) Centre for Study in Science Policy, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-67 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Motivational Video CDs/DVDs
by Basavaraj 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Dear Friends,Management team of my organization has decided to play some motivational & entertainment videos for our members who work at night shifts. I would like to get some top of the head videos like; 1.       Sports:a.       Indias Great Wins stuff that ESPN, Ten Sports shows normallyb.       World Cup Football / European Football matches2.       Soaps / Home Entertainmenta.       Friendsb.       Whose line is it anyway?I request you to let me know the contact details of vendors or media libraries from where I can purchase/borrow this kind of materials.  Regards,BasavarajCGI Information Systems,Bangalore 560100Cell#:09845614110 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Installation on CentOS 5.3
by Vimal Kumar 29 Jul '09

29 Jul '09

Dear Friends, Happy to hear that the publication of "Installation manual of Koha 3.0 on CentOS" Definitely, it is a good news for library professionals who are love to install Koha on RPM based enterprise class Linux. I appreciate the contribution of Basavaraj Talikoti, Asstt Lib & Inform Officer, Delhi Public Library in the manual preparation. You can access the manual from following locations, http://www.dpl.gov.in/centos5-koha3.html http://www.dpl.gov.in/centos5-koha.pdf This manual is very detailed and useful for beginners. Delhi Public Library successfully implemented Koha 3 on 2 October 2008. -- 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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Article Request
by Veeru 29 Jul '09

29 Jul '09

Dear members I need a article, the details of the article as follows: *Journal* : Journal of Tribology* * *Article*: Synthesis and Lubrication Characteristics of Aryloxy cyclophosphazenes Substituted With Imidazolium *Author*: Jinlong Li, Feng Zhou, Dapeng Feng, Yanqiu Xia, and Weimin Liu -- *Vol.*131,* Issue*.3 ,july 2009. with regards Virupaksh BH LIM Trainee, National center for Science Information, 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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Urgently required Library Assistant at BIMTECH, Greater Noida‏
by Anil Singh 29 Jul '09

29 Jul '09

Dear Friends, Birla Institute of Management and Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida requires one Library Assistant for its Learning Resource Centre urgently. Candidate should have MLISc degree. salary between 8,000-10,000 pm. Send your CV by e-mail to Dr. Rishi Tiwari, Librarian,BIMTECH, Greater Noida Mobile: 09810583623, E-mail: rishi_70(a)rediffmail.com Anil Singh NCERT, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy @ SFIMAR
by MFKumbar 29 Jul '09

29 Jul '09

Advertisement for Library Assistant St. Francis Institute of Management and Research(SFIMAR) Library is fully automated library has state-of-the- art facilities to cater to the needs of management and allied subjects by ensuring the reach of information on their desktop. The library serves as a nucleus of information in every branch of research in the field of Management. SFIMAR conducts Two year full time MMS and 3 years Part-time MFM (Finance) and MMM (Marketing) programmes at Mt.Poinsur campus in Borivali-W, Mumbai. We are looking for ONE bright, dynamic candidate for the post of Library Assistant. Qualification required: M.L.I.Sc with 55% or B.L.I.Sc with TWO years experience. Essential qualities: Fluency in English communication, Knowledge of Computer, Knowledge about open source software would be helpful. Interested candidates can send their CV to the following e-mail id within 7 days. E-mail: mfkumbar(a)sfimar.org or sfimar(a)rediffmail.com Or Send their application to the following Address To, Chairman / Director St. Francis Institute of Management and Research Mt.Poinsur, SVP Road, Borivali-West Mumbai 400103 Maharashtra Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs. 8000/- Per month. The absorbed candidate will have an exposure to all modern techniques of maintaining a good management library with hands on experience Last date to apply: 04.08.2009 Best of LUck!!!!!!!!!1 =============================================================== M F Kumbar Librarian St.Francis Institute of Management and Research, Mt Poinsur, S.V.P.Road, Borivali(West), Mumbai -103 Ph. No. 022 - 2891 7089/ 2895 8403 Extn. 37 Cell : 09820895577 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Short-term Training Course on Technical Writing and Editing
by Puna Das 29 Jul '09

29 Jul '09

Short-term Training Course on Technical Writing and Editing 24-28 August 2009 Venue: NISCAIR, New Delhi Broad course contents: * Technical communication process * Linguistics * Categories * Structure and functions of technical communications * Technical editing and editorial process * Printing/production aspects * Electronic Publishing. Eligibility for Short Term Courses * The short-term courses are offered to R&D personnel, science communicators, middle and senior level managers, research scholars, LIS Professionals, etc. Fees for Indian participants * Without accommodation: Rs. 2000.00 * With accommodation: Rs. 2600.00 Payment of Course Fee * The entire course fee is to be sent in advance by Demand Draft drawn in favour of: Director, NISCAIR payable at New Delhi. How to apply * The applications may be sent to: The In-charge, Training Division NISCAIR 14 Satsang Vihar Marg New Delhi-110 067 Ph: 011-26965094; 011-26863617 FAX: 91-11-2686 2228 E-Mail: training[at]niscair.res.in, narendrakumar[at]niscair.res.in More Details: http://www.niscair.res.in/ActivitiesandServices/HRD/hrd.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by priyagopalkrishnakaimal 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

Pls any one have access to Emerald database send me a copy of follwing article for my Ph.D study 1.Web accessibility at university libraries and library schools Author(s): Axel Schmetzke, Journal: Library Hi Tech,Year: 2001 Volume: 19 Issue: 1 Page: 35 - 49 2. legal standards to produce accessible electronic and information technology in libraries PT Jaeger - Information Technology and Disabilities, 2002 3. Pillai Indipol Mobile:0091-9892218803 Office:0091-22-28562999 Fax :0091-22-28562999 MSN :pillai_rajesh@hotmail.com Mail :rajeshpillai30@yahoo.com/petrochem07@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
by Sadasivan KP 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

Dear All, Kerala Library Association, the premiere LIS professional society of Kerala, in their Annual General Body Meeting held at Trivandrum on 19th July 2009, have elected the new office bearers as listed below, for the next two years : President Shri K.P. SADASIVAN Managing Director Info Dynamics, Trivandrum & Former Head, Library & Informatics NIIST (CSIR), Trivandrum Vice President Dr. A. GOPIKUTTAN Head, Department of Library & Information Science University of Kerala , Trivandrum General Secretary Shri P.K. SURESH KUMAR Technical Assistant Kerala University Library , Trivandrum Treasurer Shri G.S. HARIKUMAR Librarian Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum Office Secretary Shri M. MOHAMMED SHANAVAZ KHAN Librarian Kerala Legislature Library, Trivandrum Organizing Secretary Dr. M. LALITHA Librarian State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) Trivandrum Public Relations Secretary Shri E. HASHIM Reference Assistant Kerala University Library, Trivandrum Executive Committee Members : 1. Shri A. ABDUNNASAR Librarian Centre for Earth Science Studies , Trivandrum 2. Shri R. ANILKUMAR Reference Assistant Kerala University Library, Trivandrum 3. Shri M. CHANDRAKUMARAN NAIR Former Senior Grade Librarian Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum 4. Dr. HEMACHANDRAN NAIR Assistant Librarian Kerala University Library, Trivandrum 5. Shri N. PARAMESWARAN Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum & Former Deputy Librarian-in-Charge Kerala University Library, Trivandrum 6. Shri P. SAINUL ABIDEEN Librarian Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management-Kerala (IIITMK) Technopark, Trivandrum 7. Shri N. SUKUMARAN NAIR Former State Librarian, Kerala Trivandrum 8. Dr. K.P. VIJAYAKUMAR Reader Department of Library & Information Science University of Kerala ,Trivandrum Contact Addresses : KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 36, II Floor , Kairalee Plaza Annexe Karamana P.O. , Trivandrum - 695 002 Kerala State , India President : E-Mail : kps31147(a)yahoo.com / Mob. 919447903282 Vice President : E-Mail : agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in / Mob. 919446428163 General Secretary : E-Mail : pksuresh(a)yahoo.com / Mob. 919495718460 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two new collections available from Oxford Journals
by Kaushik 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

*Introducing the new Policy and International Law Collections* Dear Librarian, Oxford Journals is pleased to introduce two new collections, carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of users involved in important global research and practice. These new collections bring together journals from multiple subject areas which address a common theme, enabling access to the most relevant content for those working in these fields. The 2010 Oxford Journals Policy Collection<http://oxfordjournals-marketing.oup.com/c/12AQkMsIvUb50sOAC>features 38 highly cited and prestigious journals from a range of disciplines relevant to those working in the policy sector. Recently launched, this new collection allows users in this area to access a tailored journals package covering the fields of economics, law, public health, politics, and social sciences. Many of the titles included are published in collaboration with learned societies and other international organizations, and thus represent the forefront of research. Encompassing 25 journals with content dating back to 1996, the 2010 Oxford Journals International Law Collection<http://oxfordjournals-marketing.oup.com/c/12AQn4FTpa1VilKF3>includes articles of consistently high quality published by some of the world’s top practicing lawyers and academics. The collection includes both academic and practitioner law titles, as well as journals in related fields such as economics and finance. *Free, no obligation trial access is available to both collections* For more information on either of these collections, to sign up for a free trial, or to request a quote, please email us at: library.marketing(a)oxfordjournals.org. Alternatively, pass this information on to your librarian who can arrange access for you. Kind regards, Kaushik Ghosh Sales Manager - South and South East Asia Oxford Journals kaushik.ghosh(a)oxfordjournals.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] UGC opts INFLIBNET to host National PhD Theses Repository
by Bukhari 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

Dear Dr. Poluru, Scholars interested in patenting their work can at least file a provisional application before submitting their thesis. They can file a more refined application (the complete specification) within 12 months from the date of filing of provisional application. Novelty will not be lost. Filing a provisional application is very simple and can be filed by the scholars themselves without incurring much cost. They may even chose to publish articles coming out of their thesis without losing the novelty of their idea once a prov appln has been filed. It must also be kept in mind that presentation of the work in seminar/conferences will also be novelty destroying if done before filing the application for patent, although there are few exceptions. Regards S.A.A. Bukhari Sr. Executive IPR Shantha Biotechnics On Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:12:58 +0530 wrote >Dear Professional Colleagues, > >Hosting full text M.Phil/Ph.D. theses is a dream coming true for Librarians. This move will no doubt have a lot of impact on accessibility, quality of research, and avoiding duplication of research, but what if some scholars want to publish their work after submitting their theses, especially if they want to patent their work. In that case how can they submit their theses within 30 days period? > >Can experts provide any solution to this problem? If so, please write your views. > >With Kind Regards, > > > >Dr. Lalitha Poluru >Librarian >Institute of Pharmacy >Nirma University, S.G. Highway, >Ahmedabad -382 481, Gujarat, India. >Ph. +91-2717-241900/01/02/03/04, Extn: 731, >(M) 09879333705, Fax: +91-2717-241916, >Email: lalitha.poluru(a)nirmauni.ac.in, Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in > >--- On Wed, 7/22/09, J. K. Vijayakumar wrote: > > >From: J. K. Vijayakumar >Subject: [LIS-Forum] UGC opts INFLIBNET to host National PhD Theses Repository >To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com, corporatelibrns(a)yahoogroups.com >Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 5:53 PM > > > >UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree), Regulation, 2009 (Link http://www.ugc.ac.in/policy/notificationmphilphd.pdf) > >Dear Professionals, > >As per this new regulation; >"Following successful completion of evaluation process and announcements of the award of Mphil/Phd, the University shall submit a softcopy of MPhil/PhD thesis to UGC within period of 30 days for hosting the same in INFLIBNET, accessible to all Institutions/universities" > >Hopefully we can see the Full-Text theses at >http://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in/indcat/thesis.jsp very soon. > >This is the right move from UGC, which will help in wide access to Indoan PhD literature, which will indirectly increase the quality of Research and avoid duplications in research. > >Regards, > >Dr. J K Vijayakumar > > > > > >-- >This message has been scanned for viruses and >dangerous content by MailScanner, 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. > >_______________________________________________ >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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UGC opts INFLIBNET to host National PhD Theses Repository
by J. K. Vijayakumar 28 Jul '09

28 Jul '09

UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree), Regulation, 2009 (Link http://www.ugc.ac.in/policy/notificationmphilphd.pdf) Dear Professionals, As per this new regulation; "Following successful completion of evaluation process and announcements of the award of Mphil/Phd, the University shall submit a softcopy of MPhil/PhD thesis to UGC within period of 30 days for hosting the same in INFLIBNET, accessible to all Institutions/universities" Hopefully we can see the Full-Text theses at http://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in/indcat/thesis.jsp very soon. This is the right move from UGC, which will help in wide access to Indoan PhD literature, which will indirectly increase the quality of Research and avoid duplications in research. Regards, 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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12th Workshop on 'Biomedical Informatics and Communication'
by Puna Das 27 Jul '09

27 Jul '09

12th Workshop on 'Biomedical Informatics and Communication' (Supported by DBT & ICMR) 20-21 November 2009 Venue: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra 12th Biomedical Informatics Workshop is being organized to expose Medical / Science Teachers, Scientists & PG / Ph D Students to basics & advances in Biomedical Informatics & communication. Interesting Lectures on Biomedical Informatics, Telemedicine, Telepathology, Genomics, Proteomics, Evidence Based Medicine, Hospital Information System, Healthcare Management, Biomedical Communication, Biomedical Information Retrieval, Interactive session through Video Conferencing along with Demonstrations and Hands on sessions will be conducted by the Eminent Resource Persons to promote use of Biomedical Informatics in health care management and retrieval of information for research. Hands on Sessions, will also be arranged with desktop work on Gene and protein sequence analysis and other techniques related to Biomedical Informatics and Communication. Organizer also plans to have Oration and Interactive Session with eminent Healthcare Managers using Video Conferencing platform during the workshop. Besides, second day of the Workshop is scheduled for Biomedical Communication supported by ICMR. Special attention will be given on writing and publishing of Research Papers in Biomedical Sciences; preparing Research project proposal, Choosing a right journal; Grammar and syntax in Scientific writing exploring web resources for Biomedical informatics etc. Overall contents of Biomedical Communication session consisting of Lectures, Hands on session, assignment etc will help in promoting Biomedical scientific communication skills of participants to write review articles, research papers and scientific proposals. Organizer is expecting Eminent Speakers from DBT, ICMR; C-DAC, Pune; Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore; Anna University, Chennai; IIT, New Delhi; IVRI, Izatnagar; SGBAU, Amravati; NIV, Pune; ISRO, Ahmedabad; PMC, Karamsad; Hingoli; Hyderabad etc. Dr. K. Satyanarayana (Sr. DDG & Chief, P&I, ICMR) and Prof. Shripad Deshpande (BHU) will coordinate Biomedical Communication session. Last Date of Application October 15, 2009 Selection Confirmation October 25, 2009 Registration Fee Rs. 600/- Accommodation Charges Rs. 400/- for 2 days Contact: Dr Satish Kumar, Professor, Dy Coordinator BIC, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram 442 102, India Tel. Fax: 07152-284038 Email: mgims.btisnet[at]nic.in More Information: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/07/12th-workshop-on-biomedical-informatic… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public libraries set for complete makeover
by Puna Das 24 Jul '09

24 Jul '09

Public libraries set for complete makeover E T B Sivapriyan, PTI New Delhi, Jul 23: If the government has its way, public libraries across the country will undergo a complete makeover with modern equipment, broad-band connectivity besides being networked with educational institutions. The Culture Ministry has planned to launch National Mission on Libraries (NML), as recommended by the National Knowledge Commission (NKC), to revitalise the public library movement in the country, sources said here today. The ministry has sent a set of recommendations in this regard to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who holds charge of this ministry, sources said. There are also plans to set up about 7,000 new libraries, equipped with computers and other modern devices, across the country with prime focus on rural areas. "Public libraries across the country will benefit from the Mission which will bring in modern technical equipments to the libraries. Source: http://ptinews.com/news/189512_Public-libraries-set-for-complete-makeover ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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Job opportunity
by Thakur, Wendessa 23 Jul '09

23 Jul '09

[cid:image001.jpg@01CA0B98.1DF09100] POSITION: Information Professional Mumbai RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are looking for an open-minded individual based in Mumbai to support, at the entry level, our global information center. The successful applicant will provide content and document management support as well as act as a key point of contact on our Reference Help Desk, providing research support to our consultants in the field. Job Description: * Guide and instruct users in the use of relevant sources and good research techniques * Assist users in their own research via phone, email and instant messaging * Perform daily tasks such as document processing, project tracking, and news alerts * Maintain and develop online research and reference tools * Conduct complex literature and statistical searches * Provide subject expertise in business research * Work on special projects as assigned Required Skills & Experience: * Familiarity with document management or content management processes * Experience with library research strategies and online databases, such as Nexis or Factiva * Ability to organise, prioritise and plan work schedules in order to meet very tight and short deadlines * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. * Fluent in written and spoken English * Detail-oriented, with ability to consolidate research results into precise, concise responses * Self-motivated, customer-focused, and able to adapt to changing priorities * Occasional domestic and international travel (to US headquarters) required Desired Skills: * MLS degree or relevant course work/previous company or market research experience * Experience with cataloguing and content management * Experience in support role within the Consulting industry * Familiarity with IT and business information sources * Experience using Microsoft Office SharePoint Work Schedule: * The resource will be expected to work from the Diamond office in Mumbai. Typical work hours will be from 9am-6pm; however, flexibility will be required for some short notice deadlines. Compensation: * Diamond offers a competitive salary, based on prior experience of candidate along with best-in-class benefits * Annual bonus, based on company and individual performance Interested candidates should apply online at www.diamondconsultants.jobs/apply<http://www.diamondconsultants.jobs/apply> Diamond is an Equal Opportunity Employer Diamond (Nasdaq: DTPI) is a premier global management consulting firm that helps leading organizations develop and implement growth strategies, improve operations, and capitalize on technology. Focused on technology, our teams combine highly skilled consultants in strategy, technology, and operations. Diamond works collaboratively with clients, to unleash the power within their own organizations to achieve sustainable business advantage. Diamond is headquartered in Chicago, with locations in Hartford, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Mumbai. Regards, Wendessa _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wendessa Thakur Diamond Management & Technology Consultants P & G Plaza Cardinal Gracias Rd., Chakala Andheri East, Mumbai 400099 India www.diamondconsultants.com<http://www.diamondconsultants.com/> ________________________________ This transmission may (i) be subject to contractual, statutory or other obligations of confidentiality; (ii) contain "protected health information " as defined in HIPAA or "non-public personal information " as defined under data privacy laws; or (iii) be otherwise strictly confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information. If you have received this in error, please reply to the sender only and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal law. Diamond's operating subsidiary in North America is Diamond Management & Technology Consultants NA, Inc.; in the U.K. and Europe, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Limited; and in Asia, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Pvt. Ltd. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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All Karnataka Engineering College Library Professionals Association (AKELPA)
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 23 Jul '09

23 Jul '09

All Karnataka Engineering College Library Professionals Association (AKELPA), comes into existence on 18th July 2009 in the presence of 250 library professionals of engineering college libraries of Karnataka at Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) with the following objectives. 1. To devise, formulate and set up standards, norms, rules, guidelines for engineering college libraries of Karnataka. 2. To establish a common platform for all LIS professionals by conducting state, national and international level workshops, seminars, conferences, short terms training programs and other developmental activities. 3. To uphold and maintain the position of Engineering Librarianship in terms of pay scales, promotion, training etc. 4. To orchestrate and synchronize with the state, central government and national, international agencies with regard to the issues of the engineering library professionals. 5. To craft right recommendations to university, government and other authorities and organizations to safeguard the profession and professionals. 6. To collaborate and coordinate with the professional organizations in terms of networking and resource sharing. The following office bearers of AKELPA are selected in the meeting : President: Sri. N. Choudappa Chief Librarian, BMSCE, Bangalore Vice-Presidents (Region-wise): 1. Dr. Dinesh K. S. (Bangalore North Region), Librarian (SLG), NCET, Bangalore 2. Sri. R. M. Puttaswamy (Bangalore South Region), Chief Librarian, BNMIT, Bangalore 3. Dr. H. M. Chidananda Swamy, (Mysore Region), Librarian, JNNCE, Shimoga 4. Dr. Vinayak Bankapur, (Belagaum Region), Librarian, SDMCE, /Dharwad 5. Sri. S. A. Patil, (Gulbarga Region), Librarian, BLDEAS, Bijapur General Secretary: Sri. K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBKCE, Bangalore Secretary (Technical): Sri. Vinay C. Sr. Librarian, SJBIT, Bangalore Treasurer: Sri. J. C. David, Chief Librarian, DSCE, Bangalore Joint Secretaries (Region-wise): 1. Smt. Mallika M. H., (Bangalore North), Librarian, SSIT, Tumkur 2. Sri. K. K. Suresh Kumar, (Bangalore South), Librarian, ASC, Bangalore 3. Sri. K. L. Basappa, (Mysore Region), Asst. Librarian, SJCE, Mysore 4. Sri. Suresh Horakeri, (Belagaum Region), Asst. Librarian, BVBCET, Hubli 5. Sri. Vasanth Nithalipur, (Gulbarga Region), VCET, Puttur Executive Members: 1. Dr. M. M. Bachalapur, Chief Librarian, KIT, Tiptur 2. Dr. Diwakar Bhat, Chief Librarian, NMAMIT, Nitte 3. Smt. C. A. Malaghan, Chief Librarian, Dr. AIT, Bangalore 4. Sri. Police Goudar, Librarian, AIT, Gulbarga 5. Sri. K. V. Manjunath, Chief Librarian, BIET, Davanagere 6. Smt. V. Bharathi Librarian (SLG), KSIT, Bangalore 7. Sri. K. Srinivas, Librarian, TJCE, Bangalore 8. Sri. Manjunath P. S., Librarian, BNMIT, Bangalore 9. Sri. Naveen Kumar, Librarian, PESSE, Bangalore Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- 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.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy For The Post Of Library Assistant
by mukesh jha 23 Jul '09

23 Jul '09

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS Chennai Applications are invited for the following posts : Assistant Technical Officer (Library Assistant) : 08 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4450, Age : 35 years, Qualification : A Graduate in any subject with a degree in Library & Information Science (BLIS) or MLIS/ MSc Library Information Service Competency in Computer Basics., Experience : 1-2 years How to Apply : Application in the prescribed format should be addressed to the Registrar (by designation only), University of Madras, Chennai 600005 on or before 14/08/2009. Please view http://www.unom.ac.in/news/atolibass.pdf for more information and application form. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha M.L..I.Sc Bhu 2008 Library Professional IDSA NEW DELHI Mob.9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010 at IGNCA, New Delhi, India
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 22 Jul '09

22 Jul '09

Dear Colleagues, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with IFLA Newspaper Section is organizing IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2010 at IGNCA, New Delhi in India during 18th January to 21st January, 2010 on theme "Digital Preservation and Access to news and views". To finalize the brochure and also to prepare prospective list of participants, committees etc. we need contact details of Newspapers/Magazine Libraries in India. Therefore, with the help of this e-mail all such Librarians are requested to send their contact details to the undersigned at the earliest. Other Professional Colleagues are also requested to send the details of Professionals/libraries engaged in preservation of newspapers in India. Regards Ramesh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Additional Charge: Director, National Mission for Manusripts Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous body under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 5 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-1 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-22385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent Requirement - LIS Professional for IIT Indore
by D Jotwani, Librarian IIT Bombay 22 Jul '09

22 Jul '09

IIT Bombay invites applications to fill up one post of LIS Professional / Library Assistant to be posted at IIT Indore. The selected incumbent will be appointed on a contract for one year and will be paid monthly salary of Rs 12,000/- (Twelve thousand) (Consolidated). Interested persons having degree / postgraduate degree in library and information science with good academic record may send their bio-data /CV by email in the following proforma to the undersigned at the earliest. Candidates having 1-2 years experience of good library will be given preference. The selection will be made thru interview to be held at IIT Bombay. No TA/DA will be paid to attend interview. Selected person has to join IIT Indore immediately. Proforma 1.Name 2.Full mailing address with phone no. and email id 3.Date of birth 4.Whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC 5.Details of Qualifications (Name of Degree, Year of passing, Name of Univ, Division/%age of marks) 6.Details of experience 7.Any other information Candidates' signature -- D. Jotwani Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400076 Phone 91-22-25768920, 91-22-25720227 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Easing the access to those rare books
by raghupawar＠gmail.com 22 Jul '09

22 Jul '09

Easing the access to those rare books Bangalore: Need to refer to an old book, and hard-pressed to find it? The Karnataka Knowledge Commission is considering a proposal to set up a library that will house little-used, old books. This is one of the many recommendations made by the study group on libraries, by the state Knowledge Commission to recommend how libraries could be more effectively used in higher education. At a meeting that the study group had with the Knowledge Commission on Monday, the group mooted a proposal to create a repository of lesser-used books, published over a decade ago, so that these can be better maintained and made more easily accessible to the public. Dr PV Konnur, librarian at the Bangalore University and chairman of the study group, said, "Every year, nearly 25 per cent of lesser-used books are dumped; these books are just stocked in portions of the library, and left so poorly maintained that even access to them becomes difficult. The aim is to create a repository of such books, so that a heritage is well-preserved. The library will also help prevent titles from getting lost." There are such repositories already existing in countries like the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Konnur says that Chicago has a repository for rare books that extends over 10 universities. It is hoped that in Karnataka, one university will take up the responsibility to handle the repository, say members of the study group. Dr Konnur adds on: "The proposal is now lying before the Karnataka Knowledge Commission, and Bangalore University has taken up the responsibility of preparing concept papers. After the papers are presented, we will submit a recommendation." SOURCE: DNA - JULY 21, 2009. Read the world as a student of Bangalore varsity Bangalore: Enrolled for research at the Bangalore University and starved of access to international journals? Soon, you will have access to a range of journals right at home, if you have an internet connection. Faculty and students enrolled for a PhD or post-graduation course at the University will have access to the journals. The University's library department has been working on a project that is nearing completion. "The project is at the final stage. We plan to implement it in the next couple of weeks," said Dr PV Konnur, librarian. To begin with, the University will offer the facility to 500 members of its teaching staff, 2000 post-graduate students and 750 research scholars. "The project has been prepared with software developed by a Hyderabad-based company. We will be distributing CDs which work as key discs to the software," says Konnur. Every year, the University spends several lakhs on subscriptions of international journals through the internet. The University Grants Commission (UGC) releases Rs70 crore towards such subscription fees to the 300 universities in the country. However, few students and faculty benefit from this as access to these is restricted to the library. This project at BU has been implemented at an expense of Rs60,000. "We hope that having easier access to these at home will encourage more students and faculty to access the facility," Konnur explained. SOURCE: DNA - JULY 17, 2009. With Best Regards, Raghavendra R Jubilant Biosys Ltd raghupawar(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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Regarding Five Laws and the LIS Professional
by vinodmishra 21 Jul '09

21 Jul '09

Dear Junior/senior Professionals, Kindly pay attention and devote few minitutes in my given below statement for the sake of Library profession. After my working/Observation experience in various biggest and richest Library of India few words crop up from the core of my heart mentioned below. BEFORE TAKING ANY DECISION EITHER ADMINISTRATIVE OR LIBRARY SERVICES/POLICY WE ARE NOT AT ALL THINKING THAT THE DECISION IS SATISFYING THE FIVE LAWS OF LIBRARY SCIENCE OR NOT. So my dear professionals for the sake of profession/in honour of Dr. Ranganathan (WHO MIGHT BE CRYING/THINKING FROM THE HEAVEN THAT ONE COLON CLASSIFICATION THEY COULD NOT UPDATE IN MY ABSENCE AND TALKING HOW TO RAISE STATUS OF LIBRARIAN).So please at least keep five laws of library science in your mind because these laws are still working and work for forever just like constitution/Supreme court of our country. BEST LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS/PRACTICES IN MODERN OR ANY LIBRAY ARE THOSE WHO/WHICH SATISFY FIVE LAWS OF LIBRARY SCIENCE. Thanks and sorry to those who are following the Laws. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9455306495 email: mishravk(a)iitk.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RRC Monthly meeting on Saturday, 25-July-2009 at IIFT, New Delhi
by Puna Das 21 Jul '09

21 Jul '09

Dear Colleagues We have the pleasure to announce the 133rd Monthly Meeting of Ranganathan Research Circle (RRC) on 25th July, 2009 (4th Saturday) at 10.00 hrs. Venue: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Room No. F-2 (Block –II) B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, Near Qutab Hotel, New Delhi-110016 Speaker: Dr. Antony Jose, Librarian, Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon Topic: Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Concepts, tools and applications Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and participate to benefit the group by discussions. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Subhash Deshmukh Manager Program Committee Ranganathan Research Circle (RRC) Res: A-103, C-DOT Apartments, GH 2, Gurgaon, Haryana 122003 Ph. 95124-2578715, 9873680484 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fight for Right
by pramod mangla 21 Jul '09

21 Jul '09

Dear Colleagues, Shri Jamil Ahmad has raised a very pertinent point with regard to the equivalence of ADIS with the MLIS degree. As per the decion taken by the GOI almost three decaedse ago the ADIS qualification is at par with the MLIS degree only for the purpose of jobs in documentation.The DRTC has now rightly taken a decision to designate its course as Master's degree and therefore in future the DRTC students should not have any such technical disability. Prof.P.B.Mangla Ex. University of Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Copyright Related-Special Library
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D-KCI) 21 Jul '09

21 Jul '09

Dear Sir/Madam, Please provide the following information: 1. Kindly lead me to /provide contact details of the experts from LIS background, specialised in the area of copyright. (Application/dealing with Copyright Act & Library services - Indian Context) 2. Literature that exclusively discusses about copyright and Library services (like Reprographic Services,scanning journal articles and sending to the user for research/study, Digital Library, Lending Services). 3. Literature on applicability/relevance of "fair dealing" concept in special Libraries like, Industrial library, corporate library or company Library (Profit Making organizations). Thank you in advance for the kind support !! Best Regards Emmanuel E.C Knowledge Centre & Information Services, Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd, #123, Industrial layout, Hosur Road , Koramangala Bangalore-95, INDIA Ph.No:+91 80 6657 1497 Mobile: 9886677094 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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First Anniversary of Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle
by Ajay Kamble 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

*First Anniversary of Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle* Dear all, Today, Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle has completed one year successfully... [and its Ajay's birthday too] In one year, we had 970+ member all over India and abroad too... and 2150+ different topics have been discussed on MLOSC in one year... We have tried to provide all the latest GRs, Circulars regarding librarians to all our Library professional colleagues... so that they can be benefited by it... We have arranged a workshop for the LIS professionals preparing for the NET/SET exams... We are also trying to arrange some programmes and workshops on open software training, union online catalogue etc. in future. For doing each minute activity of Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle, we need your involvement, support, participation coz. as we all know our theme is "it is the study circle of the librarians, by the librarians, for the librarians and with the librarians." We should have announced this mail in the morning... We regret I was busy with some other important work as i have to look after the shifting and interior works of my college library too... We thank you all for the support, co-operation, active participation and constant inspiration... Together we can and we will make the difference... With warm regards.... -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fight for Right
by jamil＠drtc.isibang.ac.in 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

Respected Professionals, This is Jamil Ahmed, final year student of ADIS (Associateship in Documentation and Information Science from Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) ISI Bangalore. I took admission here after completed B.L.I.Sc. As we all know Documentation Research and Training Centre, ISI Bangalore is the renowned Institute in India in the field of Library and Information Science and the course ADIS is equivalent to Master degree. On 23rd September 1980 Ministry of Education and Culture recognized the ADIS is equivalent to master degree. But, one of my senior who has qualified UGC NET last year and he did not get certificate of UGC NET till now, why because UGC said that ADIS is not equivalent to master degree and refused to give certificate. He is facing a lot of problem for getting job where NET is required. Please advise whether it is ok or not, if he is fighting for his right. Please forward for your advice and suggestions. Thanks and best regards Jamil Ahmad Documentation Research Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore, Karnataka Mobile +9742845349 Tel: +91 80 284 830 02 ext. 495 Email: jahmad82(a)gmail.com , jamil(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Graduate/Diploma Trainee at ICAST, NAL....
by Dr.Poornima Narayana 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

Pl circulate this message through the forum. Subject: Graduate/Diploma Trainee at ICAST, NAL.... The Information Center (ICAST) at National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), a state of art center is in need of Project Graduate Trainees (PGTP) and Diploma Trainees (PDTP) . The work includes scanning/uploading of data to our inhouse databases, Digital Repositories and routine jobs at the center. Interested candidates with M.L.I.Sc (for PGTP) and D.L.I.S can apply online at http://www.nal.res.in/pages/nalapplyonline.htm . They should also send the resume to the undersigned. Candidates with IT knowledge/experience would be given preference. Candidates awaiting their final year results shortly are also eligible to apply. Duration: One Year (No extension) Salary: Rs. 9000 for PGTP and Rs. 6000 for (PGDP). Poornima Narayana ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr.Poornima Narayana Fulbright Scholar Contact: 080-25086080/6081(O) Head, ICAST 080-26682781 (R) N.A.L E mail: poornima(a)nal.res.in HAL Airport Road poornima.narayana(a)gmail.com Bangalore 560 017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Dr. Anup Kumar Das for Award of Ph.D.
by Rahul Vidya Mane 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

Dear Colleagues I am pleased to inform you that Shri Anup Kumar Das of JNU has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India on 08-07-2009 for the thesis titled "An Evaluative Study of Some Selected Libraries in India Undergoing the Process of Digitization". This doctoral work was jointly supervised Dr. Chaitali Dutta of Jadavpur University and Prof. B.K. Sen of INSDOC. *Abstract* Digitization of library materials provides an excellent opportunity to widely disseminate our documentary heritages and greatly increases access to library collections of rare documents as well as current research literature. Indian digitization initiatives aim at producing a vast amount of digitized documents pertaining to different forms of recorded human knowledge, ranging from the rare manuscripts to current research literature. This work contains six chapters in all, viz. 1: Introduction 2: India’s Largest Digitization Initiative - Digital Library of India 3: Digitization Work for Theses and Dissertations 4: Digitization of Documentary Heritage Collections: Cases of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and National Mission for Manuscripts 5: Digitization of Indian Journals 6: Conclusion and Recommendations Some of the chapters have already published as monograph, journal articles and conference papers that can be downloaded from http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com . I wish him every success in his post-doctoral research works and professional endeavours. With Best Regards -- ======================================= Rahul Sudhakar Mane (09654093359) http://creativityindia.blogspot.com/ M.Phil. II, Centre for Study in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-67 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Fellow
by Kiran Prakash Savanur 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

Dear all, Applications are invited for the post of “Project Fellow" under UGC/SAP/DRSI entitled “application of scientometrics and informetrics for India" in the Dept. Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Qualifications: M.L.I.Sc.degree with a minimum of 55% (50% in case of SC/ST/PH) or M.Phil in the subject concerned. Candidates with knowledge in computer preferred. Age: Less than 40 years of age. Salary: Consolidated pay of Rs 8000/- per month. The desirous candidate may send their Bio-data along with marks cards (photocopies with attested) to the fallowing address on or before 31st July 2009. Dr.S.L.Sangam Coordinator (UGC/SAP/DRS-I) Department of Library and Information Science Karnatak University, Dharwad 580 003 -- 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] Process of Automation (Pawan Agrawal)
by Pradeep Mishra 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

Dear Mr. Pawan You have not mentioned which software you are using for library Automation. Most of library management softwares provides inbuilt Barcoding system for library i.e. symbology, generation and print out of the barcode label etc. If library management software you are using is not providing the inbuilt system for Barcodes than You have to choose The barcode symbology : for library 3 of 9 suited most Software for generation of barcode label : there are several software for barcode generation are available - Barcode anything label software for generation of barcode labels is most of libraries uaing Printer : any laser jet printer will do the job; no need for thermal printers Barcode Reader : you can choose any one from hand held or fixed one stationary : barcode label of different sizes are available in the market For any further details documentation and assistance may contact me with regards Pradeep Mishra Librarian(SG) C-DAC, A-34 Industrial Area Phase 8, Mohali, Chandigarh 9888413388 0172-2237052-56 ________________________________ From: "lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 5:01:00 PM Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 76, Issue 24 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Process of Automation (Pawan Agrawal) 2. Re: Want to know how a CD Server is used (K.R. Mulla) 3. Fw: Springer Launches Innovative Publisher-Based Image Collection (Shamprasad Pujar) 4. Fw: International Symposium on Innovations in Natural Computing(INC'09) (Surendran Cherukodan) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:59:06 +0530 From: Pawan Agrawal <pawanagrawal4u4u(a)gmail.com> To: mlosc <mlosc(a)googlegroups.com>, LIS-Forum <LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Process of Automation Message-ID: <1621ae6d0907162329l23670d71r38f8559bb3b1c93c(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dear Library Professionals, Under an urgent need we need to install barcode readers and printers and have to make the barcoding system active in my library. Please help me regarding all the standards of barcoding system. like size of barcodes, process of barcoding etc. Please help me -- Thanks and Regards Pawan R. Agrawal Assistant Librarian SBSK Medical Institute and Reseach Centre Library Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University At & Post. Piparia. 02668-245264 Ph. 9376135580 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation
by S.F KATTIMANI 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

Congratulation to Sri.Chowdappa Librarian BMS Engineering College , Bangalore, Elected as President and other Office Bearers of AKELPA ( ALL KARNATAKA ENGINEERING LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION). -- S.F.KATTIMANI DEPUTY LIBRARIAN M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Autonomous Institute affiliated to vtu, ISO 9001-2000 certfied, NBA Accredited) MSR NAGAR MSRIT POST BANGALORE 560054 (080) 23600822, 23606936 Extn :223, 107,312 http://sfkattimani.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewgenLib
by sk riajuddin 20 Jul '09

20 Jul '09

Dear All, I am glad to inform all the forum member that Royal Thimphu College,the first private college in Bhutan having 2000 title have digitized the Library through NewgenLib software. With regards-- Sk Riajuddin Librarian. Royal Thimphu College Thimphu.Bhutan +975-17923610 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application - Guest Lecturer in Library and Information Science
by pgtadasad＠indiatimes.com 19 Jul '09

19 Jul '09

Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur invites applications from the eligible candidates for Guest Lecturers in Library and Information Science for the academic year 2009-10. The interested candidates may apply alongwith with their biodata, attested markscards and degree certificates to the Registrar, Karnataka State Women's University, Station Road, Bijapur 586101 on or before 27.7.2009 before the office hours. A DD (Rs 300/- for GM and other categories; Rs 150/- for SC/ST/Cat -I)drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Karnatka State Women's University, Bijapur should be enclosed to the application. Minimum Qualification: P G Degree in Library and Information Science (55% of marks for GM and 50% of marks for SC/ST/Cat I). Candidates with M Phil/SLET/NET/Ph D/teaching experience shall be given preference. For more details see Prajavani Gulbarga Edition Page 2 19th July 2009 Dr P G Tadasad Reader and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science Karnatka State Women's university, Bijapur 586101 Mobile 09448180973 -- Click for exclusive coverage on the New Bajaj Pulsar 220 the fastest Indian bike http://www.zigwheels.com/Features/Bajaj-Pulsar-220-DTSi-Special-Coverage/Pu… -- 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 khaiser nikam 19 Jul '09

19 Jul '09

One of our user at the University of Mysore is in need of the following research paper.Those of you , who have access to it may kindly e mail it to me ,so as to enable me to give it to the user ... * "S. T. Chang, C. W. Liu and S. C. Lu Base transit time of graded-base Si/SiGe HBTs considering recombination lifetime and velocity saturation Solid-State Electronics, Volume 48, Issue 2, February 2004, Pages 207-215"* * * -- Regards, Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc,PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) email : khaiser.nikam(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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Fwd: Article needed
by M. Anisur Rahman 19 Jul '09

19 Jul '09

Dear All: I badly need the following article. If anyone have access this journal, pls send me these article as attachment. Thanks. Md. Anisur Rahman Dhaka, Bangladesh ** JORGE, RODRIGO; COSTA, ROGÉRIO A.; CALUCCI, DANIELA; CINTRA, LÉSSIA P.; SCOTT, INGRID U. *Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Persistent New Vessels in Diabetic Retinopathy (Ibepe Study)*<http://journals.lww.com/retinajournal/Abstract/2006/11000/Intravitreal_Beva…> * . *RETINA. 26(9):1006-1013, November/December 2006. *Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) Treatment of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Complicated By Vitreous Hemorrhage<http://journals.lww.com/retinajournal/Abstract/2006/03000/Intravitreal_Beva…> * SPAIDE, RICHARD F.; FISHER, YALE L. RETINA. 26(3):275-278, March 2006. *Regression of Retinal and Iris Neovascularization After Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) Treatment<http://journals.lww.com/retinajournal/Citation/2006/03000/Regression_of_Ret…> * AVERY, ROBERT L. RETINA. 26(3):352-354, March 2006. *Testing Intravitreal Toxicity of Bevacizumab (Avastin)<http://journals.lww.com/retinajournal/Abstract/2006/03000/Testing_Intravitr…> * MANZANO, ROBERTA P. A.; PEYMAN, GHOLAM A.; KHAN, PALWASHA; KIVILCIM, MUHAMET RETINA. 26(3):257-261, March 2006. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Eprintsweb
by ramesh chander 19 Jul '09

19 Jul '09

Dear Members, eprintweb.org is an e-print service in the fields of physics, mathematics, non-linear science, computer science, and quantitative biology, and consists of e-print records which can be browsed and searched. The contents of eprintweb.org are provided by arXiv, which is operated and funded by Cornell University Library, a private not-for-profit educational institution, and is also partially funded by the National Science Foundation. The contents of arXiv conform to Cornell University academic standards. For more information, visit following URL: http://eprintweb.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Best Regards, Romesh Chander National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access News
by Charu 18 Jul '09

18 Jul '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, I would like to share the following news with my all learned friends…………….. 1.Oxford University Press has announced to make available the complete text of 65 peer reviewed handbooks comprising over 2,000 essays within 4 subject modules http://www.iwr.co.uk/information-world-review/news/2246227/oxford-handbooks… 2. Springer offers free access to research articles on swine flu 318 articles on the H1N1 virus available online free of charge on SpringerLink http://www.springer- sbm.de/index.php?id=291&backPID=132&L=0&tx_tnc_news=6065&cHash=398959b73d Thanks and Regards, Miss Charu Mathur, Delhi. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Second Refresher Course in Library & Information Science at Banaras Hindu University
by Ajay Kum Sharma 18 Jul '09

18 Jul '09

Dear Library Professional, Second Refresher Course in Library & Information Science at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi is being organised from September 1, 2009 to September 21, 2009. The Lecturers / College Librarians / Assistant Librarians etc. interested in attending the Refresher Course in Library & Information Science may submit their application in the prescribed form and send it directly to the: Director, UGC - Academic Staff College Banaras Hindu University Varanasi - 221005 (INDIA) Note: Application for a programme must reach the office at least 45 days prior to the commencement of the programme. Please vist http://www.bhu.ac.in/dlis/news.html for download the form and detailed information. -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Want to know how a CD Server is used
by Veena 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

Sir, I want to know the use of CD server in libraries , kindly help to know more about the same. Veena P Oak Technical Director and District Informatics Officer National Informatics Centre Bangalore Urban District Ph 9900516265 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Conference with a Difference
by Rajesh Singh 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, I have been regularly posting mails to keep you updated for all the events and activities of International Conference on Academic Libraries, being organised by Delhi University Library System, from 5th to 8th October, 2009 . This Conference is going to be a conference with a difference—in terms of content, delegation, stalwart international speakers, interaction and discussions, and the outcome. A pre-conference tutorial on Virtual Referencing is being organised on 5th October,2009 . The experts from OCLC will conduct the tutorial. I take this opportunity to invite all the professionals to register for the conference. The registration closes on August 30, 2009 . For registration form please visit: http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/downloads.htm For all queries and further details, please contact : ICAL 2009 Conference Secretariat Dr. S. Majumdar, Organising Secretary, ICAL C/o University Librarian, Central Library, University of Delhi New Delhi - 110 007, India Phone - 91-11-27666034, 27667848 Fax - 91-11-27666034 E-mail: ical2009.os(a)gmail.com with regards Rajesh Singh Dy. Librarian E-Resources & Training Central Library University Of Delhi DELHI-110 007 011-27666404, 27667848 http://crl.du.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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post vacant in Hi-tech eng. & Mangmt Collage
by purusottam majhi 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

My dear friends, Some library Professional post are lying vacant in the Hitech Engineering and Management collage at Bhadrak, Orissa If anyone wants ot join in this collage. Plz contanct Email: majhi_purusottam(a)rediffmail.com Librarian Hi-tech Engineering and Management Collage Ranital N.H. 5 Bhadrak Orissa -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: International Symposium on Innovations in Natural Computing(INC'09)
by Surendran Cherukodan 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

Sir, Kindly forward this to your Computer Science/ Application Dept. Surendran Cherukodan, CUSAT --- On Fri, 26/6/09, kannan B <inc09(a)mail.org> wrote: From: kannan B <inc09(a)mail.org> Subject: International Symposium on Innovations in Natural Computing(INC'09) To: scherukodan(a)yahoo.com Date: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 12:25 PM Dear Sir, Kindly find the attached flayer of International Symposium on Innovations in Natural Computing(INC'09) Conducted by the Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology(CUSAT). Please Circulate the attached flayer to all the members of your institution.. For more details visit http://inc09.cusat.ac.in Regards, Dr.K.V. Pramod Chairman,INC'09 organizing committee -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com! Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Important Job Sites
by jamil＠drtc.isibang.ac.in 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

Dear Members', Here I am giving Important job sites. I hope it will be better your job searching www.naukri.com www.monsterindia.com www.clickjobs.com www.timesjobs.com www.jobstreet.com in.jobs.yahoo.com www.cybermediadice.com www.naukrihub.com www.bixee.com jobsearch.rediff.co www.india.jobs.com www.jobsahead.com india.recruit.net www.placementindia.com www.jobcity.net www.careerindia.com www.careerbuilderindia.com www.careerjet.co.in www.naukri200.com www.careerkhazana.com www.jobconsultancy.com www.altimejobs.com www.fresherworld.com www.jobsindia.com www.bharatcareers.co www.jobbazarindia.com Thanks and regards Jamil Ahmad Documentation Research Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore, Karnataka Mobile +9742845349 Tel: +91 80 284 830 02 ext. 495 Email: jahmad82@gmail.com;jamil@drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Springer Launches Innovative Publisher-Based Image Collection
by Shamprasad Pujar 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

FYI S.M. Pujar IGIDR, Mumbai -- Original Message -- From: "McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]" <gerrymck(a)iastate.edu> To: "McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]" <gerrymck(a)mail.adp.iastate.edu>, <ifla-mm(a)infoserv.inist.fr>, <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr>, <diglib(a)infoserv.inist.fr>, <univers(a)infoserv.inist.fr> Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:50:50 -0500 Subject: [IFLA-L] Springer Launches Innovative Publisher-Based Image Collection Springer Launches Innovative Publisher-Based Image Collection by <authorSearch('810')>Barbara Quint Posted On July 16, 2009 www.springer.com) an international scholarly publisher based in Germany but operating in 20 countries, has launched SpringerImages http://www.springerimages.com/ ] The massive collection of 1.6 million scientific, technological, and medical images includes photos, tables and figures, charts, graphs, histograms, and other illustrations. Although covering all scientific subject areas, some 61% of the collection focuses on medical and life sciences. Drawing on its own vast collection of content, Springer provides multilayered, in-depth indexing. Subscribers can use the material liberally as long as they do not use it for direct commercial purposes. In an interesting development, SpringerImages includes a small but growing collection of open access images, which are available to anyone, no registration required. [more] Source [ <http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Springer-Launches-Innovative-Pub…>http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Springer-Launches-Innovative-Pub… ] /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There Are No Answers, Only Solutions / Olde Irish Saying The Future Is Already Here, It's Just Not Evenly Distributed / Attributed To William Gibson, SciFi Author / Coined 'Cyberspace' -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Process of Automation
by Pawan Agrawal 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

Dear Library Professionals, Under an urgent need we need to install barcode readers and printers and have to make the barcoding system active in my library. Please help me regarding all the standards of barcoding system. like size of barcodes, process of barcoding etc. Please help me -- Thanks and Regards Pawan R. Agrawal Assistant Librarian SBSK Medical Institute and Reseach Centre Library Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University At & Post. Piparia. 02668-245264 Ph. 9376135580 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research Output in Developing Countries Increases
by J. K. Vijayakumar 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

-----Original Message----- From: Medical Libraries Discussion List [mailto:MEDLIB-L@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Menefee, Daviess (ELS-NYC) Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 10:49 AM To: MEDLIB-L(a)LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Research Output in Developing Countries Increases Research Output in Developing Countries Reveals 194% Increase in Five Years The partners of Research4Life announced at the World Conference of Science Journalists 2009 that a new research impact analysis has demonstrated a dramatic rise in research output by scientists in the developing world since 2002. By comparing absolute growth in published research before (1996 - 2002) and after (2002 - 2008) the advent of the Research4Life programmes, the analysis has revealed a 194% or 6.4-fold increase in articles published in peer reviewed journals. Research4Life is the collective name given to HINARI, AGORA and OARE, the three public-private partnerships that offer health, agriculture and environmental research for free or at very low cost to developing countries. Key partners include WHO, FAO, UNEP, Cornell and Yale Universities, the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers and Microsoft as the technology partner. Over 150 publishers, among them Elsevier, Springer, Wiley-Blackwell and Oxford University Press provide the journal content. Full Press Release: www.Research4Life.org <http://www.research4life.org/> Daviess Menefee Global Director for Institutional Relations Elsevier -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] Twitter for Librarians
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

Twitter, the new microblogging service. How it’s useful within a library context, what libraries and librarians are doing with it and it’s role within an overall library context. They will also have an opportunity to create an account, start following people, posting ‘tweets’, using the search options and exploring other Twitter applications. Please see the Usage status -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 7/16/2009 09:54:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internet Resources Newsletter: August Issue now available
by MacLeod, Roderick A 16 Jul '09

16 Jul '09

____________________________________________ Internet Resources Newsletter ____________________________________________ The latest edition of the FREE monthly newsletter for academics, students and researchers is now available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn174/irn174.html No subscription or registration is needed to access this full-text newsletter at the above site. You can also subscribe to the free, full-text email version at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.html There's also an RSS feed for the newsletter: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.rss Featured in this issue: Comment Internet Resources Newsletter by email and RSS Random Quotes News items of interest Edinburgh Festival links A-Z New & Notable Web Sites: About 100 new and notable websites: new services, ejournals, directories, search engines, publishers, social networks, government sites, booksellers, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, plus anything else of interest, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): spezify Blogorama and Twittersphere Selected interesting blogs, RSS feeds and related news items, plus various Twitter items Recent Internet Books in the Library Get a life! Leisure Time After hours Published by Heriot-Watt University Library, and edited by Roddy MacLeod (R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk) Catherine Ure and Marion Kennedy Roddy MacLeod MA, DipLib, MCILIP Senior Subject Librarian Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS Tel (0131) 451 3576 Fax: (0131) 451 3164 R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk Home: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/libram/roddy.html <http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/libram/roddy.html> Blogging at: http://hwlibrary.wordpress.com/ <http://hwlibrary.wordpress.com/> Library workshops: http://www.hw.ac.uk/library/workshops.html <http://www.hw.ac.uk/library/workshops.html> Twitter: http://twitter.com/libram <http://twitter.com/libram> Heriot-Watt University is a Charity registered in Scotland, SC000278 -- Heriot-Watt University is a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC000278. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement to be put in Lis-Forum
by Dr. M. Koteswara Rao 16 Jul '09

16 Jul '09

UGC-Academic Staff College UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD Hyderabad-500046 SCHEDULE OF COURSES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR - 2009-'10 "Refresher course in Information and Communication Technology & e-Learning". Course Dates: 11-9-2009 to 1-10-2009 Eligibility : All lecturers and group 'A' officers/library officers working in universities and colleges. Contact: The Director, Academic Staff College, Univ of Hyderabad at Tel: 040-23132711; 23010834; e-mail: ugc_ascuohyd(a)yahoo.co.in Website: http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/academic/academic_outreach/academic_staff_college… Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Librarian University of Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professor & Associate Professor (Lib. & Info. Sci.) posts at University of Delhi
by Vinod Singh 16 Jul '09

16 Jul '09

Dear Professionals, Posts: 1. Professor: 2 UR 2. Associate Professor (Reader): 1 UR Last date: 14 August 2009. Advertisement: http://www.du.ac.in/du/career/ad213_detail.pdf Form: http://www.du.ac.in/forms/form-teaching-eng.pdf Regards Vikusi* Research Scholar University of Delhi Delhi-7 * Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wants to Learn HTML...
by fatima abedi 16 Jul '09

16 Jul '09

Dear Friends, I am working as a cataloguer in Agricultural based research institute. I would like to HTML to upload many information on the web. Please anybody can suggest how to learn easily the various methods involve in uploading the information with linking on the web. Many thanx. Yours faithfully Fatima Abedi -- 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 15 Jul '09

15 Jul '09

Dear All, I am Looking for folloing articles for my research. Pls help if any one can. 1. Voice based web services - An assistive technology for visually impaired persons Journal Technology and Disability Issue Volume 16, Number 4/2004 Pages 195-200 2. Accessible Digital Resource Centers for Visually Impaired People Guenaga, M.L.; Oliver, J. Advanced Learning Technologies, 2008. ICALT apos;08. Eighth IEEE International Conference on Volume , Issue , 1-5 July 2008 Page(s):152 - 153 Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ICALT.2008.51 3. In Hopkins, L., ed. Library services for visually impaired people: a manual for best practice. London: Resource: the Council for Museums, Archives, 2000 4. Pillai Indipol Mobile:0091-9892218803 Office:0091-22-28562999 Fax :0091-22-28562999 MSN :pillai_rajesh@hotmail.com Mail :rajeshpillai30@yahoo.com/petrochem07@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 4
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 15 Jul '09

15 Jul '09

The Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 4 is now available from Digital Scholarship. http://www.digital-scholarship.org/etdb/etdb.htm This bibliography presents selected English-language articles, conference papers, and other printed and electronic sources that are useful in understanding electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). Where possible, links are provided to sources that are freely available on the Internet, including e-prints in disciplinary archives and institutional repositories. For a discussion of the numerous changes in my digital publications since my resignation (http://tinyurl.com/5en4jt) from the University of Houston Libraries, see the Digital Scholarship Publications Overview. (This document is especially useful if one of the mirrored Digital Scholarship servers is down.) http://digital-scholarship.com/cwb/dsoverviewx.htm http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/dsoverviewx.htm The following recent Digital Scholarship publications may also be of interest: (1) Google Book Search Bibliography, Version 4 http://digital-scholarship.org/gbsb/gbsb.htm (2) Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography, Version 75 http://www.digital-scholarship.org/sepb/sepb.html (3) Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography: 2008 Annual Edition (Paperback) http://digital-scholarship.org/sepb/annual/sepb2008.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ A Brief Look Back at Twenty Years as an Internet Open Access Publisher http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/twentyyearsbrief.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior research fellow .
by manoj kumar pant 15 Jul '09

15 Jul '09

Dear professionals, Various posts of Senior research fellowship in Indian Agriculture Research Institute,Pusa campus SRF(2): Master in Library science+ work experience on digitization, z39.50, MARC and Library management software. Renumeration :12000/-+HRA Walking interview:22 July2009 For more Refer Hindustan Times, Dated 02 July 2009, Page 9 All the best -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Courses in Distance Education Mode
by A.T. Francis 15 Jul '09

15 Jul '09

Dear Professionals, There is no harm in conducing courses in distance education mode. But, the problem lies with the quality of the distance education courses. The prestiges courses like CA, ICWA, ACS, IETE, AMIE, etc. are conducing distance education mode effectively. No dilution of quality in these courses we have heard. At the same time, many universities are conducting courses in distance education mode mainly to generate fund and not to provide quality education to the students at their door steps. Even after the establishment of Distance Education Council, desired positive improvements in quality is yet to be achieved in the courses of most of the universities. In Kerala, most of the certificates of professional courses received through distance education mode is not recognised by the Kerala Public Service Commission and Kerala University. At the same time, Kerala University is offering professional courses, including BLISc and MLISc, in distance education mode. It is high to frame uniform rules applicable to all over India to clear confusion in this regard. The first aim of the students should be to do quality education and obtain a valid certificate for that. In Kerala, lots of students are struggling without recognising the certificates by the universities. Wih regards, DR. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com francisaloor(a)gmail.com --- On Fri, 19/6/09, lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: From: lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 75, Issue 16 To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Friday, 19 June, 2009, 6:05 PM Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. new society formation suggestion for name (Prof. N. Laxman Rao.) 2. Request for ILL (Arup Raychaudhury) 3. Websites for Online Maps (Sainul Abideen P, IIITMK) 4. news papers archives (S.F KATTIMANI) 5. Report on the Fourth Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Lecture (Arumugam Pitchai) 6. Need Article (Ajay Kum Sharma) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:09:11 -0700 (PDT) From: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> To: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com, list forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] new society formation suggestion for name Message-ID: <385054.7609.qm(a)web65706.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 helo friends to initiate and keep pace of the professional activities , i planned to start a non profit Society especially to motivate younger generation professionals.This is being felt on the basis of the experience i hav gained and also on the basis of my observations. THE SUCCESS of the nmlis group had motivated me to do more professional activities. i cannot venture in to the present professional organsiations as they are ful of elected members. every one knows tht there are many organizations, who are ready to fund for gud projects. I wnt to join with committed professionals and take some projects on the name of this Society. It will never work independently but join with any organization or school in organising these programs.ALL THE PROFESSIONALS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN INTO THIS SOCIETY AFTER ITS FORMATION. friends may suggest a GUD NAME FOR THE SAID SOCIETY. THANKS LAXMAN RAO THANKS Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO,? EMERITUS FELLOW, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) 91-40-27171565, 27177763?(res): 09246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:18:04 +0530 From: "Arup Raychaudhury" <arup(a)isical.ac.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Request for ILL Message-ID: <20090619034628.M47777(a)isical.ac.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" We need the following book on ILL for 15 days: "Nowcasting" by K. A Browning (Editor), Academic Press. London, 1982 Arup Raychaudhury Library, Documentation & Information Science Division Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Calcutta 700 108 INDIA This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:06:11 +0530 From: "Sainul Abideen P, IIITMK" <sainul(a)iiitmk.ac.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Websites for Online Maps Message-ID: <22ae80220906182136s64bb7632yc484cc19ac1712b7(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dear Friends, Following online Map websites may be useful for you . *'OpenStreetMap* is a free editable map of the whole world. OpenStreetMap allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth'. Website: http://www.openstreetmap.org/ *'Wikimapia* is an online editable map - you can describe any place on Earth. Or just surf maps discovering tons of already marked places'. Website:http://wikimapia.org/ <http://wikimapia.org/> Sainul Abideen P, (BSc,ADIS,PGDCA, VLIR Scholar Belgium) Librarian Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management-Kerala [IIITM-K] NILA, Technopark, Karyavattom PO Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Ph 0471-2700777,2527567,2700965 exn 111 Mobile -9496252786 www.iiitmk.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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YOUNG ECOLOGISTS TALK & INTERACT
by YASHWANT G KANADE 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

YOUNG ECOLOGISTS TALK & INTERACT A conference for ecology students and researchers in India 24th-26th September 2009 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Young Ecologists Talk & Interact (YETI) is a first-of-its-kind conference for students and researchers in the field of ecology in India. Organized entirely by student volunteers, this event is tailored to serve as a friendly and inspiring meeting point for ecologists early in their career to present their work, exchange ideas, participate in stimulating workshops and even consider collaborative efforts with contemporaries from all over India. The last date to receive completed applications is 15 August 2009. To find out more, please visit our website (www.meetyeti.in) or write to us at the e-mail address provided below. You can download a poster to put up in your institution here: http://www.meetyeti.in/participate/download-application-package Email address: meet.yeti(a)gmail.com or mail(a)meetyeti.in To apply online visit: www.meetyeti.in Postal address: Young Ecologists Talk and Interact c/0 Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore-560012 -- Hari Sridhar Ph.D student Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012 Karnataka, India http://ces.iisc.ernet.in -- YASHWANT G KANADE Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in

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IHRD KERALA Librarian's Rank list published
by junaise B 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

Institute of Human Resource Developement, Govt of Kerala published the list of candidates selected for the post of Librarian, visit http://www.ihrd.ac.in. Junaise.V Librarian College of Applied Sciences (IHRD) Calicut- Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] Strict norms for MPhil, PhD - Rajk...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Rajkot/Strict-norms-for-MPhil-PhD/articl…] In a bid to end the situation where under-qualified aspirants get MPhil and PhD degrees, University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification with minimum qualifications for students who want to get these degrees. Now, universities will have to conduct entrance tests for students in line with certain provisions. They will also have to decide on number of students instead of haphazardly granting permission. The notification will be applicable from June 1 to all UGC-granted universities, Central and state government-run ones and colleges affiliated to them. All institutions will have to decide on minimum qualifications for selection of recognized guides as well. The number of students permitted to undertake research will depend on availability of guides. "All universities will have to decide on number of MPhil and PhD seats in advance and publish the information as advertisements and on the website too," said a dean of Saurashtra University. For students who have cleared Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) exam, State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) and other exams, or equivalents, universities can fix separate conditions, he added. UGC has also decided that a student can get direct admission to PhD or via MPhil. Universities will have to keep in mind reservation quota and select guides for candidates. After the entrance exam, students will have to undergo study programme for one semester, including research methods and computer skills. Students will have to submit theses within a time limit. Before that, a summary will have to be presented. This will be open to all for criticism and suggestions, which will be incorporated in the paper. Each thesis will be checked by at least two experts, one from abroad. After satisfactory evaluation, the student will have to take on viva. After this, he or she will have to send a soft copy of the thesis paper to UGC in 30 days. Source -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 7/14/2009 03:25:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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information
by chandrakala pai 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

hi. my email id kalapai(a)rediffmail.com My question is kinldy inform me about the weeding out of books in college library system Thanks -- 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] IEEE Training position in India
by Puna Das 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

Hi Sushma Your signature line is missing from the message. However, can you please inform us how did you get this advertisement? Some of the things are not clear from your message. Is it a trial position? I don't think this position-holder will be legally part of IEEE workforce. Then, who will be actual employer for this position in India? Will the employer give all HR benefits to this position-holder as given by standard Indian corporates? You should inform the Forum accordingly. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --- On Mon, 13/7/09, lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: Message: 3 Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:25:45 +0530 From: Sushma Shekher <sushekher(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] IEEE Training position in India Dear library professionals, There is challenging opening for librarians in IEEE India, Details are given below: *IEEE Client Services and University Partnership Program Manager for India* * * *Position located in India* * * *Job Functions* - Develop and implement programs and events that build customer relationships and drive IEEE usage and awareness for user communities, including librarians, engineers, researchers, students and faculty - Train librarians, end-users, regional sales staff and dealers in effective use of IEEE electronic information products through on-site visits, phone support, email support, and internet conferencing - Support initiatives and information needs of one or more IEEE Student Branches selected to participate in the University Partnership program.tobuild brand awareness and loyalty - Travel nationally as needed, for conferences, customer visits, training and awareness events. - Provide customer feedback on product content and functionality to be incorporated into the product development improvement process. - Plan events with IEEE staff - Support IEEE Membership marketing as needed - Participate in the creation of promotional and training materials for electronic information products, as needed - Prepare weekly call reports to document activity. * * *Knowledge*: - A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required, engineering degree and/or Masters in Library/Information Sciences strongly desirable. - Local language and English fluency required. - Ability to travel within territory with occasional trips to IEEE New Jersey in the US, as needed - Excellent writing skills, developing copy for customer communication - Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills - PC skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, WebEx - Demonstrated ability to work independently and plan effective travel itineraries. - In-depth understanding of the library market for high-end electronic subscription products. - Training experience desirable; comfort with electronic information products and ability to demonstrate products one-on-one or for large audiences, both in-person and online is critical - Understanding of the sales process. - Understanding of library technologies and methods. - Strong organizational skills; attention to detail *Problem Solving* - Clarify training requirements - customize training to the type of organization (corporate vs. academic, interested in a particular technical area, and to experience level of trainees). - Keep current in library trends and technologies to better solve customer problems and issues. - Create opportunities to reach out to all area customers, such as free online training, invitations to IEEE events, etc. - Keep current with IEEE student group and regional activities to better recommend ideas and events for IEEE Student branches participating in the University Partnership program. - Direct customer concerns or questions to correct IEEE business unit - Assist local dealers in creating successful customer trials. Offer online training, phone and email support. - Plan travel in order to reach key accounts in a cost-effective way, while completing other work. *Interpersonal Skills:* - Frequent contact and coordination with other groups will be critical to the success of this individual. ** - Ability to work collegially with members of various communities - customers, students, librarians, faculty, IEEE members and volunteers.** - Highly developed presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills are critical.** *Accountability for Results*: - Increase number of users of online products at local customer sites as measured by usage statistics - Number of customer visits and users trained as documented by trip reports - Number of University Partnership Program events planned and held during calendar year - Number of relationship-building contacts as documented by weekly reports - Feedback from customers and dealer representatives Please submit a resume and cover letter to Rachel Berrington ? r.berrington(a)ieee.org regards Sushma Arora Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Day seminar on “E-Resource / E-Prints Awareness Program among Engineering college librarians of Karnataka”
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

* * One Day seminar on “E-Resource / E-Prints Awareness Program among Engineering college librarians of Karnataka” Library and Information Centre, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering is organizing One-Day Seminar on “E-Resource / E-Prints awareness program among engineering college librarians of Karnataka” on Saturday, July 18th 2009. The key resource persons would be from, NCSI, NAAC and Informatics (India) Limited, Bangalore. There is no registration fee for participants. All the engineering college librarians of Karnataka are requested to participate. Details of the Seminar: Date: Saturday, July 18th 2009 Time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Venue: Conference Hall, Library and Information Centre, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore. For more details, please contact: Mr. J C David Chief Librarian DSCE Library Kumarswamy Layout Bangalore-560078 Ph: 9342164211 -- 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.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

helo i wnt to express my doubts abt this course. do u wnt to make librarians or teachers? if it is teacher he may be interested to know many software, so tht he can teach. but a librarian applies only one software for automation or one software for digital library and so on. the use of such software can be learnt in 2 weeks. then wht the librarians will do by learning use of many softwares. these softwares do get updated, and without using is it possible to keep track of updates? newer and newer sofwares are coming at fast rate? hw long u will update ur syllabus. there are problems with OSS too. In India we donot hav usergroups to sort out the problems,. we have seen till today professional frnds do not know wht is CDS/ISIS, and they think it is Library management software? many schools teach the same till now. we need to replace the CDS/ISIS with one of the best OSS and make the student a master so tht he can use it and also keep track of the developments. i think tht this program is not advisable, ad i am surprised with the idea. there are many library professionals at every corner of this country, who can teach KOHA, D Space, Green stone etc. butmake the program much more useful and let the students do not get taken for a ride. all the best for the [proposed program with best wishes Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com --- On Fri, 10/7/09, V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) To: "Badan Barman" <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 11:07 AM Dear Shri Badan Barman, There are LIS professionals like Dr ARD Prasad from DRTC and NCSI, IISc, Bangalore faculties will guide you on OSS. Dr Shalini Urs from Mysore University, Shri Shashi Nath from DMRL (DRDO) are also experts in this field. You may directly contact them. But I am wondering how the course will be conducted without any faculties having knowledge in this field since you are also new to the filed. I do not think so every time the experts will be called for conducting the classes. As of my knowledge both NCSI and DRTC are teaching these same syllabus in their courses. More inputs may expects from the professionals. Regards, V Senthil On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> wrote: Respected forum members, Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can help me in this regard. The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to contact me immediately. Library Management Software Packages (Evergreen, Koha and NewGenLib) Installation of Evergreen: Customization of Evergreen:Use of Evergreen: Installation of Koha:Customization of Koha: Use of Koha: Installation of NewGenLib: Customization of NewGenLib:Use of NewGenLib: Digital Library Software Packages (Dspace, GSDL, EPrints)Installation of Dspace: Customization of Dspace: Use of Dspace: Installation of GSDL: Customization of GSDL:Use of GSDL: Installation of EPrints:Customization of EPrints: Use of EPrints: Content Management System (MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal) Installation of MediaWiki:Customization of MediaWiki: Use of MediaWiki: Installation of Joomla:Customization of Joomla: Use of Joomla: Installation of Drupal:Customization of Drupal: Use of Drupal: Learning Management System (Moodle, ATutor, Claroline)Installation of Moodle: Customization of Moodle: Use of Moodle: Installation of ATutor: Customization of ATutor:Use of ATutor: Installation of Claroline: Customization of Claroline: Use of Claroline: Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. 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Re: [LIS-Forum] Library Query
by Charu 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

Dear Kaushik, Greetings for the day, Please accept my heartiest congratulation on your new and prestigious assignment. Its very nice to see that you want to automate your library, with keeping in mind all limited resources. You can automate the house-keeping operations. Beside with the help of Ms-Office tools you can provide CAS and SDI services to your learned clientele. For further assistance you can take guidance from any of the following KV librarians, who are running their libraries in automated manner since long…………. 1. Kendriya Vidyalaya Library , Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala India http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/ 2. Kendriya Vidyalaya Library Dimapur http://library.kvdimapur.org/ 3. Kendriya Vidyalaya Library Aluva, Kochi http://librarykvnad.blogspot.com/ 4. Kendriya Vidyalaya Library Puri http://kvpuri.nic.in/Library.htm 5. Kendriya Vidyalaya Library ASC Centre Banglore http://kvasc.kar.nic.in/library-ic.html Further, I had cleared NET (June 2005) and SET/Pune (Jan 2009) and on the basis of my experience I had developed and forwarding you a study material in this regard. You can look into it. Wish you a Very best of luck for your bright future. Regards, Miss Charu Mathur, Delhi. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two Days Workshop on “INFORMATION LITERACY FOR LIBRARIANS" at Rajkot
by hetal italiya 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

[Attachment(s) from Hetal G Italiya included below] *SUB:* Invitation for Participation in “*INFORMATION LITERACY FOR LIBRARIANS:* a two day workshop for Librarians of Saurashtra Region” *DATE:-* 1st & 2nd August 2009 *Dear Sir/Madam,* Library and Learning center of Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot in association with Saurashtra University are organizing a two day workshop for the Librarians of Saurashtra Region on the theme - “Information Literacy for Librarians”. Please find enclosed herewith the brochure and registration form for details of the same. The workshop is being conducted keeping in mind the current trends in the Library and Information Science Profession. The topics have been selected in a way that all the Librarians and LIS professionals who attend this workshop will Learn about Information Literacy concept and also get empowered to create one for their users. The focus is on the Internet and the Free and Open access resources with the help of which one can provide good number of services to its users in current times. * * We look forward for the active participation of your *Librarian* and *other Library Staff* in the workshop. In this occasion a proposal to form SAULIBNET (Saurashtra Library Network) will also be made thus we would like to have your valuable inputs in making it an effective tool in upgrading the present status of the academic libraries in Saurashtra region. Join us and make this workshop a breakthrough event in the field of Library and science in the Saurashtra Region. For queries or more information please contact sdtank(a)aits.edu.in and visit the website http://www.aits.edu.in Thanking you. Yours faithfully, Mrs. Sheetal D Tank, UNIC-LIBRARY/AITS ATMIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE YOGIDHAM, Kalawad Road, RAJKOT - 360 005 (GUJARAT) Email: sdtank(a)aits.edu.in Ms.Hetal G Italiya Library & Learning Center "Yogidham Gurukul" Rajkot - Gujarat Email:- hgitaliya(a)aits.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar Announcement in LIS Forum
by Deva T M 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Dear Sir / Madam, We, the Library and information professionals of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering are organizing one day seminar on *“e-Resource/e-Prints Awareness Programme Among Engineering College Librarians of Karnataka” *on 18/July/2009. The following resource persons are invited to talk on; * * 1. e-Resource Management by Sri. I.H. Jahagirdhar, Librarian NAAC, B’lore. 2. E-Prints Over view / Installation and customization by Sri. Francis Jaykanth. NCSI, IISc, B’lore. 3. RFID Implementation at DSCE by Mr. Sriram. Libsys Co. Ltd, B’lore. 4. J-GATE E-Resource for Engineering and Technology. B’lore. Hence, I kindly request you to publish this information in LIS Forum and oblige. With regards ----------------------------------- J C David Chief Librarian & Organizing Secretary Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Kumarswamy Layout Bangalore-78 -------------------------------------------------------- Devandrappa T M E-Resource Information Officer Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Kumarswamy Layout Bangalore-560078 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar Announcement in LIS Forum
by Deva T M 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Dear Sir / Madam, We, the Library and information professionals of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering are organizing one day seminar on *“e-Resource/e-Prints Awareness Programme Among Engineering College Librarians of Karnataka” *on 18/July/2009. The following resource persons are invited to talk on; * * 1. e-Resource Management by Sri. I.H. Jahagirdhar, Librarian NAAC, B’lore. 2. E-Prints Over view / Installation and customization by Sri. Francis Jaykanth. NCSI, IISc, B’lore. 3. RFID Implementation at DSCE by Mr. Sriram. Libsys Co. Ltd, B’lore. 4. J-GATE E-Resource for Engineering and Technology. B’lore. Hence, I kindly request you to publish this information in LIS Forum and oblige. With regards ----------------------------------- J C David Chief Librarian & Organizing Secretary Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Kumarswamy Layout Bangalore-78 -- Devandrappa T M E-Resource Information Officer Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Kumarswamy Layout Bangalore-560078 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Single portal for university libraries
by raghupawar＠gmail.com 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Single portal for university libraries Bangalore: Students and faculty members of all state universities canaccesses text books, e-journals and reference manuals of the Bangalore University library by visiting the university portal sitting in their own libraries. The Bangalore University is planning to set up a "single portal" for its library and the proposal had already been approved in the recent Inter-University Board (IUB) meeting which was held at Belgaum. AS Srikanth, secretary of the department of higher education, said, "The proposal was approved by the IUB. I think they will start the project soon." The university had come up with the idea because it is difficult for all the colleges to subscribe to or buy international journals and reference books, added Srikanth. To plan the project the university is organising a meeting with the Vice-Chancellors of all state universities."We will have a Vice-Chancellors' conference within the next 15 days to discuss the issue," said Dr N Prabhu Dev Vice-Chancellor, Bangalore University. The university will also set up a task force to implement the project without any delay. "In the first phase we are planning to digitalise the library,"he added. SOURCE: DNA - 10 July 2009 Best Regards, Raghavendra R Jubilnat Biosys Ltd Bangalore - 92 raghupawar(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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Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by kanwaljit kaur Dhindsa 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

This is a great effort which is required for coming professionals & also for already in profession peoples to start the Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) for them. For the curriculam,please choose not some professionals, but you need an advice from all working in the field of open sources or you may also need the some professionals from computer sc. deptt. also, please check & contact for such institutes wich are using open sources in practice as well to contact some consultants of open sources... Yes, to work effectivelly with open sources, we also need some other s/w like MS-SQL(Free from Microsoft), MYSQL etc.we also check for all the s/w required before installation of library softwares like perl modules for KOHA etc., some other standards are also required for such purpose like....DUBLIN core, MARK etc. with traditional AACR2 etc's knowledge. Some hardware practical knowledge alongwith Networking setup is also required. Specifications to set up a server , take a backup etc. are also required. Like IISER, Mohali is using LINUX operating systems in their labs, you can contact the respective person who is handling all these things. Yes, of course we also need to train our professionals in installation & troubleshooting in open access softwares also. We need to start from zero like from the type of file formats etc. to thesuccessful implementation of such softwares. For example: For Koha: you can contact DELNET,New Delhi or check some other consultants from koha.org If you think regarding the time & money of your students, than it's better to start these courses in parts like: One for basic knowledge, another for operating systems & then another for specific s/ws like one for KOHA & one for Greenstone etc. I can help you in case of KOHA, WAMP,JOOMLA etc. Best of Luck Kanwal Dhindsa -- *********************************************** Mrs.Kanwaljit Kaur Dhindsa Librarian Central Library http://www.gnelibrary.co.cc/ Guru Nanak Dev Engg. College Ludhiana (Pb) India http://librarianshiptechnically.blogspot.com/ http://www.indialibrarian-intl.blogspot.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/plosc ----------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Badan Barman 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Respected forum members, Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can help me in this regard. The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to contact me immediately. *Library Management Software Packages* *(Evergreen, Koha and **NewGenLib)* *Installation of Evergreen:* *Customization of Evergreen:* *Use of Evergreen:* * * *Installation of Koha:* *Customization of Koha:* *Use of Koha:* *Installation of NewGenLib:* *Customization of NewGenLib:* *Use of NewGenLib:* *Digital **Library Software Packages* *(Dspace, GSDL, EPrints)* *Installation of Dspace:* *Customization of Dspace:* *Use of Dspace:* * * *Installation of GSDL:* *Customization of GSDL:* *Use of GSDL:* * * *Installation of EPrints:* *Customization of EPrints:* *Use of EPrints:* * * * * *Content Management System* *(MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal)* * * *Installation of MediaWiki:* *Customization of MediaWiki:* *Use of MediaWiki:* * * * * *Installation of Joomla:* *Customization of Joomla:* *Use of Joomla:* * * * * *Installation of Drupal:* *Customization of Drupal:* *Use of Drupal:* * * * * *Learning Management System* *(Moodle, ATutor, Claroline)* *Installation of Moodle:* *Customization of Moodle:* *Use of Moodle:* * * * * *Installation of ATutor:* *Customization of ATutor:* *Use of ATutor:* * * *Installation of Claroline:* *Customization of Claroline:* *Use of Claroline:* Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. 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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Fwd: Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Badan Barman 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Sir,You are very right that the librarians will use only a particular software package from each category. But they need to be trained at lest two or three from each category.. It will gives you two way benefit. a) Firstly, the implementer can choose or they have choices to choose at least from two or three. b) If the growth and development of a particular software stops (in case of OSS it is very frequent) they can shift over to others.. We have a plan to change our syllabus in every three years.. we have to cope with the subjects not to be tried to escape from it.. This course will be both for librarians and teachers of LIS. Lastly, I am always inspiring from your comments.. it gives a new wing to my thought.. thanks a lot. Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com>wrote: > helo > > i wnt to express my doubts abt this course. do u wnt to make librarians or > teachers? if it is teacher he may be interested to know many software, so > tht he can teach. but a librarian applies only one software for automation > or one software for digital library and so on. the use of such software can > be learnt in 2 weeks. then wht the librarians will do by learning use of > many softwares. these softwares do get updated, and without using is it > possible to keep track of updates? > newer and newer sofwares are coming at fast rate? hw long u will update ur > syllabus. there are problems with OSS too. In India we donot hav usergroups > to sort out the problems,. we have seen till today professional frnds do not > know wht is CDS/ISIS, and they think it is Library management software? many > schools teach the same till now. we need to replace the CDS/ISIS with one of > the best OSS and make the student a master so tht he can use it and also > keep track of the developments. > > i think tht this program is not advisable, ad i am surprised with the idea. > there are many library professionals at every corner of this country, who > can teach KOHA, D Space, Green stone etc. butmake the program much more > useful and let the students do not get taken for a ride. > all the best for the [proposed program > with best wishes > > Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, > UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, > Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) > President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) > +91-9246547599 (Mobile) > e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com *OR* naglaxman(a)gmail.com > > > > --- On *Fri, 10/7/09, V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com>* wrote: > > > From: V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open > Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) > To: "Badan Barman" <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> > Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 11:07 AM > > > Dear Shri Badan Barman, > There are LIS professionals like Dr ARD Prasad from DRTC and NCSI, IISc, > Bangalore faculties will guide you on OSS. Dr Shalini Urs from Mysore > University, Shri Shashi Nath from DMRL (DRDO) are also experts in this > field. You may directly contact them. > > But I am wondering how the course will be conducted without any faculties > having knowledge in this field since you are also new to the filed. I do not > think so every time the experts will be called for conducting the classes. > As of my knowledge both NCSI and DRTC are teaching these same syllabus in > their courses. > > More inputs may expects from the professionals. > > Regards, > > V Senthil > > On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=badanbarman@gmail.com> > > wrote: > >> Respected forum members, >> >> Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post >> Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library >> (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be >> the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject >> so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help >> me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I >> should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can >> help me in this regard. >> >> The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I >> request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to >> contact me immediately. >> >> >> >> *Library Management Software Packages* >> >> *(Evergreen, Koha and **NewGenLib)* >> >> >> >> *Installation of Evergreen:* >> >> *Customization of Evergreen:* >> >> *Use of Evergreen:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Koha:* >> >> *Customization of Koha:* >> >> *Use of Koha:* >> >> >> >> *Installation of NewGenLib:* >> >> *Customization of NewGenLib:* >> >> *Use of NewGenLib:* >> >> >> >> >> >> *Digital **Library Software Packages* >> >> *(Dspace, GSDL, EPrints)* >> >> *Installation of Dspace:* >> >> *Customization of Dspace:* >> >> *Use of Dspace:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of GSDL:* >> >> *Customization of GSDL:* >> >> *Use of GSDL:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of EPrints:* >> >> *Customization of EPrints:* >> >> *Use of EPrints:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Content Management System* >> >> *(MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal)* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of MediaWiki:* >> >> *Customization of MediaWiki:* >> >> *Use of MediaWiki:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Joomla:* >> >> *Customization of Joomla:* >> >> *Use of Joomla:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Drupal:* >> >> *Customization of Drupal:* >> >> *Use of Drupal:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Learning Management System* >> >> *(Moodle, ATutor, Claroline)* >> >> *Installation of Moodle:* >> >> *Customization of Moodle:* >> >> *Use of Moodle:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of ATutor:* >> >> *Customization of ATutor:* >> >> *Use of ATutor:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Claroline:* >> >> *Customization of Claroline:* >> >> *Use of Claroline:* >> >> Thanking you >> Yours faithfully >> (Sri Badan Barman) >> Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique >> State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, >> Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: >> www.kkhsou.org >> >> * > -- > V Senthil > Scientist > Head, Defence Science Library > DESIDOC, DRDO > Metcalfe House, Delhi - 54 > mail: senthildrdo(a)gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=senthildrdo@gmail.com>, > senthil(a)desidoc.drdo.in <http://mc/compose?to=senthil@desidoc.drdo.in> > Ph: 011-23902504 > * > * > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and is > believed to be clean* > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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new society
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

dear friends earlier I have requested to give name for a Society to be formed for the cause of library profession. many professionals did send the names. thanks to them we hav got one of the suggestion is as follows. KNOWLEDGE CONNECT for empowerment please advise whether it is ok or not. luking forward for ur advise and suggestion. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: On LIS Links: UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications required for the appointment and Career Advancement of Teachers in Universities and Institutions affiliated to it (3rd amendment), Regulations 2009.
by Badan Barman 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Respected forum members, Here is the new amendment regarding the validity of NET/SLET/PhD for appointment as lecturers in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. This will comes into force from the date of its publication in the Gazette of India. “NET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of lecturers in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. Provided, however, that candidate, who are or have been awarded PhD. degree in compliance of the “University Grant Commission (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D Degree), Regulation 2009, shall be exempt from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities / Colleges / Institutions.” Note: for details, please refer http://lislinks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ugc-regulations-on-minimum With regards, Badan Barman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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With Regards to LIS Professional
by kaushik parmar 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Dear All LIS Professional My self Kaushik Parmar I am Gujarat Vidyapith student passed MLISc in 2007 and than taken training at Indias most prestigious Institute DAIICT, Gandhinagar for 1.5 years, At present I am in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bellary, Karnataka just passed KV exam and interview and seleted as a Librarian in this Indias big organization under ministry of HRD. I want to know that to make school librariy automated what i shoud do with less expenses? also i want to prepare for UGC NET EXAM For that purpose how can i prepare for that? Thanks and Regards Kaushik Parmar Librarian (M.com, MLISc, GSLET) KV, Bellary Karnataka Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nominations are sought for UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication
by Puna Das 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Nominations are sought for UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication 09-07-2009 (Paris) UNESCO has launched a call for nominations for the 2009 UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication. Potential submitters are invited to propose nominations in consultation with the National Commissions for UNESCO or with relevant non-governmental organizations maintaining consultative relations with UNESCO. The deadline for submitting nominations is 30 October 2009. Established in 1985, the UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication aims to reward a pioneering activity which contributes to improving communication in rural communities, in particular in developing countries. Awarded on a biennial basis, it consists of a sum of US$ 20,000 and a diploma. The last recipient of the Prize was the Indian daily newspaper Malayala Manorama, which was selected for its imaginative communication campaign aimed at raising awareness among the people of Kerala on the importance of water conservation as a solution to the problem of droughts in the region. The Prize will be awarded for the eleventh time during the 27th session of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), which will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 24 to 26 March 2010. Nominations should include a description of the candidate's background and achievements, a summary of the work, publications and other supporting documents of major importance; a description of the candidate's contribution to the Prize's objectives; and recommendations from the National Commissions for UNESCO or the NGOs enjoying a consultative status with UNESCO. For further details on how to submit a nomination, please click here (PDF): http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/28926/12469548793Rural_prize_call_for_… Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=28941&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for research article
by sbmjce library 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Dear Professionals, KIndly provide me following research article & oblige Title : The Influence of rheological properties of mineral oil in the stick-slip phenomena. Author: Andrei Tudor Journal: Lubrication Science Vol.3, Issue No.4, March 2006, pages 203-221 With Warm Regards, H.N.Manjunath Librarian S B M Jain College of Engineering Jakkasandra Post Kanakapura Taluk Ramanagaram District PIN-562112 Get your new Email address! Grab the Email name you've always wanted 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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IEEE Training position in India
by Sushma Shekher 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Dear library professionals, There is challenging opening for librarians in IEEE India, Details are given below: *IEEE Client Services and University Partnership Program Manager for India* * * *Position located in India* * * *Job Functions* - Develop and implement programs and events that build customer relationships and drive IEEE usage and awareness for user communities, including librarians, engineers, researchers, students and faculty - Train librarians, end-users, regional sales staff and dealers in effective use of IEEE electronic information products through on-site visits, phone support, email support, and internet conferencing - Support initiatives and information needs of one or more IEEE Student Branches selected to participate in the University Partnership program.tobuild brand awareness and loyalty - Travel nationally as needed, for conferences, customer visits, training and awareness events. - Provide customer feedback on product content and functionality to be incorporated into the product development improvement process. - Plan events with IEEE staff - Support IEEE Membership marketing as needed - Participate in the creation of promotional and training materials for electronic information products, as needed - Prepare weekly call reports to document activity. * * *Knowledge*: - A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required, engineering degree and/or Masters in Library/Information Sciences strongly desirable. - Local language and English fluency required. - Ability to travel within territory with occasional trips to IEEE New Jersey in the US, as needed - Excellent writing skills, developing copy for customer communication - Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills - PC skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, WebEx - Demonstrated ability to work independently and plan effective travel itineraries. - In-depth understanding of the library market for high-end electronic subscription products. - Training experience desirable; comfort with electronic information products and ability to demonstrate products one-on-one or for large audiences, both in-person and online is critical - Understanding of the sales process. - Understanding of library technologies and methods. - Strong organizational skills; attention to detail *Problem Solving* - Clarify training requirements - customize training to the type of organization (corporate vs. academic, interested in a particular technical area, and to experience level of trainees). - Keep current in library trends and technologies to better solve customer problems and issues. - Create opportunities to reach out to all area customers, such as free online training, invitations to IEEE events, etc. - Keep current with IEEE student group and regional activities to better recommend ideas and events for IEEE Student branches participating in the University Partnership program. - Direct customer concerns or questions to correct IEEE business unit - Assist local dealers in creating successful customer trials. Offer online training, phone and email support. - Plan travel in order to reach key accounts in a cost-effective way, while completing other work. *Interpersonal Skills:* - Frequent contact and coordination with other groups will be critical to the success of this individual. ** - Ability to work collegially with members of various communities - customers, students, librarians, faculty, IEEE members and volunteers.** - Highly developed presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills are critical.** *Accountability for Results*: - Increase number of users of online products at local customer sites as measured by usage statistics - Number of customer visits and users trained as documented by trip reports - Number of University Partnership Program events planned and held during calendar year - Number of relationship-building contacts as documented by weekly reports - Feedback from customers and dealer representatives Please submit a resume and cover letter to Rachel Berrington – r.berrington(a)ieee.org regards Sushma Arora -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IN NEHRU'S HOUSE - A Unique Institution in Decline [An insightful article on present state of NMML, Delhi]
by Puna Das 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

IN NEHRU'S HOUSE - A Unique Institution in Decline 9 July 2009, Rudrangshu Mukherjee, The Telegraph An insightful article on present state of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML), New Delhi Read Full-text Article: http://publiclibraryindia.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-nehrus-house-unique-insti… ; Or http://publiclibraryindia.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fourth Workshop on "Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge"
by Puna Das 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Fourth Workshop on "Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge" 27-29 July 2008, New Delhi Organized by: Centre for Management of Innovation and Technology, International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi Sponsored by: Technology Management Programme Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India Workshop Objectives * Develop awareness of the status of knowledge intensity in the economy; * Discuss actions needed for developing policy framework and strategies for focusing on the activities in which knowledge content needs to be increased at a fast rate; * Analyze the functions, role and performance of the stakeholders and institutions engaged in knowledge creation and dissemination; * Identify strengths and weaknesses of human resource development systems for transformation of the agro-industrial economy to a knowledge economy; * Examine the avenues for and processes of dissemination of knowledge Methodology The Workshop will be conducted in an interactive mode through a mix of lectures and discussions. Eminent experts will be invited to make presentations for sharing their expertise and perceptions with the participants on identified topics. Simultaneously, participants will hold discussions in groups on issues of their interest and concern. Towards the end, participants will make presentations of their groups' findings and conclusions for sharing the same with the rest of the participants. Target Group Participation is invited from senior and middle level personnel engaged in promotion, planning, implementing and utilizing R&D and innovation activities. For drawing a wide spectrum of experience of participants, they will belong to diverse organizations such as government departments, research institutions, universities, trade and industry associations, corporate sector and NGOs. Participation Arrangements There is no participation fee. Participants shall have to make their own arrangements for travel, local conveyance, lodging and boarding and other personal expenses. Read More Details: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/07/fourth-workshop-on-creation-and.html See Also: Proceedings of the second Workshop http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/2464/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
by prakash in 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Bangalore Management Academy (BMA), Bangalore is organizing a ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON Intellectual Property Rights for the 21st Century Librarian on 16th September 2009. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Intellectual Property Rights have become crucial for knowledge economy workers with laws getting stricter on unauthorized use of published material and stringent on piracy in software. In India, patent laws and copyright laws have been amended to make them compatible to the TRIPS agreement under the WTO. What are the new issues in copyright and patents that today’s knowledge managers must be aware of? How do these laws protect intellectual development and catalyze the knowledge economy? What do librarians, students, writers and producers of knowledge need to watch out for when using other’s published material or when using software packages and databases? This workshop will discuss critical concerns relating to IPRs through lectures and discussions by leading academics and lawyers working in this area. The last date for registration for this workshop will be August 31, 2009 Faculty: Amir Ullah Khan’s PhD work is on IPR issues in the software sector. David Thompson has taught referencing and sourcing in various countries. Suresh Kumar is a leading corporate lawyer with a special interest in IPR issues. Anu George is a lawyer and has written on IPRs. For registration contact: Prakash I.N– 9880446597 or email to: prakash(a)bmaindia.com For more details visit: http://www.bmaindia.com/downloads/Workshop-on-IPRs.pdf Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.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 Lecturer, Panjab University, Chandigarh
by Rupak Chakravarty 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Dear All, Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer-1 for the Department of Library & Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh. For details please visit: http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/ and: http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/advt62009.pdf Last date July 27, 2009. Best wishes Rupak Chakravarty Senior Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 INDIA Website: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Phone # (0172) 2700459(R) (0172) 2534775(O) 9217133380(M) Email: rupak2811(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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Vacancy Of Librarian iN Tripura University
by mukesh jha 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Tripura University (A Central University established by an Act of Parliament) Suryamaninagar (Aagartala)-799130 Advertisement No.3/TU/Estt/2009 Applications in the prescribed proforma are invited for filling up the following posts so as to reach the Registrar Branch, Room No.203, Administrative Building, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar-799130, Tripura on or before 31/07/2009 Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.37400-67000 (PB-4) plus AGP of Rs.10000/- How to Apply : The application in the prescribed format should be sent to the Registrar, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar-799130 on or before 31/07/2009. Please view http://www.tripurauniversity.in/tu010709.pdf for more information and application form. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha M.L.I.Sc (Bhu 2008) Library Intern IDSA New Delhi Mob: 9654448933 -- 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] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Champeswar Mishra 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Dear Mr. Badman, It will be really an incredible concept in the field of Library and Information Science. Open source is playing crucial role in developing country like India. Hence thinking such type of course to incorporate in the field of library and information science is authentic. There are lot of experts involved in the development and implementation of open source conception in India for developing open digital library. You may gain expertise from experts like Dr. ARD Prasad, DRTC, Dr. M.G.Sreekumar, IIMK, Dr. L J Haravu, NewGenLib, Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi, Dr. Jadish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET. Wish you all the best! With Regards, Champeswar Mishra Library and Information Officer Library Resource Centre --- On Thu, 9/7/09, Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) To: "POSTING MESSAGES TO LIS-FORUM" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Date: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 1:55 PM Respected forum members, Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can help me in this regard. The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to contact me immediately. Library Management Software Packages (Evergreen, Koha and NewGenLib) Installation of Evergreen: Customization of Evergreen: Use of Evergreen: Installation of Koha: Customization of Koha: Use of Koha: Installation of NewGenLib: Customization of NewGenLib: Use of NewGenLib: Digital Library Software Packages (Dspace, GSDL, EPrints) Installation of Dspace: Customization of Dspace: Use of Dspace: Installation of GSDL: Customization of GSDL: Use of GSDL: Installation of EPrints: Customization of EPrints: Use of EPrints: Content Management System (MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal) Installation of MediaWiki: Customization of MediaWiki: Use of MediaWiki: Installation of Joomla: Customization of Joomla: Use of Joomla: Installation of Drupal: Customization of Drupal: Use of Drupal: Learning Management System (Moodle, ATutor, Claroline) Installation of Moodle: Customization of Moodle: Use of Moodle: Installation of ATutor: Customization of ATutor: Use of ATutor: Installation of Claroline: Customization of Claroline: Use of Claroline: Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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News Article: "Glitter masks decay at top library"
by Puna Das 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Glitter masks decay at top library 3 Jul 2009, Siddharth Srikanth, Times of India URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4730776,prtpage-1.cms CHENNAI: Despite its glorious heritage, the Connemara Public Library, which serves as the State central library, is showing signs of decay. Several books are in dire need of restoration, new books are unavailable and there isn't enough staff. Since many of the books are early editions, conservation techniques need to be updated, say library sources. "Before building a new library worth Rs 165 crore (at Kotturpuram), the government should improve the infrastructure of a library that was once the pride of Chennai," says K Mahalingam, who frequents the library. The Connemara library was opened in 1896, making it one of the oldest in the state. It is a United Nations Depository Centre and a UNESCO Information Centre, as well as an architectural symbol of the British Raj. Apart from air conditioning in certain sections and computerised bibliographies, little has changed over the years, says Dr P Perumal, a library sciences professor. The library does not have a children's reading section as it was replaced with a digitised Children's Centre' a few years ago. "The centre only has CDs with computer games and short stories. Children should be able to read good literature," says R Lakshmi, the mother of an eight year old. A library official, however, says, "The library is meant only for research scholars, not children." But researchers too find it hard to use the library. "The public is not permitted into the old books section, and the process to submit a list of books for viewing is tedious," says S Haripriya, a Madras University post graduate student. The computerised bibliography for Tamil books is also not user friendly. "One of the cardinal rules of library science is to save the reader's time. Any search throws up several different results without any categorisation," says Perumal. The library does not have new titles either. A copy of every book published in the country has to be delivered by its publisher within 30 days to the four public libraries specified of which Connemara is one as per the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954. But over 60% of books published are not sent sent here, say officials. The National Library of India at Kolkata received 6,890 English books under the Act in 2008. Connemara library received just 5,431 English books in 2008. The library is short-staffed: Of the 121 positions in the library, 41 are vacant. The post of director was dispensed with eight months back, and the library is run by a librarian-in-charge. "The issue will be remedied in the near future," said the office of the Directorate of Public Libraries. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An Insightful Article: "Public Library Revitalization in India: Hopes, Challenges, and New Visions"
by Puna Das 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

"Public Library Revitalization in India: Hopes, Challenges, and New Visions" by Ajit K. Pyati. First Monday, Volume 14, Number 7 - 6 July 2009 http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/viewArtic… Abstract: With India's growing economy and status as an emerging world power, a new consciousness is developing in the country about the need to reinvest in public services. The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) is an advisory body constituted by the Prime Minister to provide recommendations for improving India's knowledge infrastructure. As part of this Commission, a set of recommendations has been developed to improve India's long neglected library system. This article explores the implications of these recommendations, with a specific focus on India's public library system and the social development gains that are often associated with public libraries. The potential of India's public libraries to serve as community information centres (CICs) is highlighted, as well as the challenges that lie ahead in implementing a new vision for public library revitalization. The article serves as an invitation for concerted action, reflection, and dialogue with regard to this important and pressing issue. http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/viewArtic… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Clarification regarding the leave rules of librarians in the academic libraries
by yashas bv 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Respected all, I have a clarification regarding the post of libraries in academic libraries. As for as my knowledge goes now the post of librarian is considered equavalent to the post of lecturers and the same scale is given for the librarian also acccording to the UGC norms, please let me know if i m wrong. Though the librarians are treated as teaching staff we come under non vacation staff as we do not take any mid term or other vacations. Thus, what are the leave rules applicable to the librarians? Do we have to work as non vacation staff and our leave is considerd on par with vacation staff. (leave here i mean is CL, EL etc.,). or the leave rules are considered according to the nonvacation staff? Is there any document in this regard please let me know. Regards Yashaswini Librarian Amrita School of Education Mysore Phone No. 9945502514 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library in all metros
by Puna Das 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

National Library in all metros Abhijit Dasgupta, July 2, 2009 India Today Group The Visva-Bharati University and the National Library are set for a complete overhaul with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh doling out Rs 100 crore and Rs 20 crore, respectively, to these two institutions which have been in dire straits because of apathy, negligence and wastage of funds over the years. While the stress in Visva-Bharati will be more on restoration of art works and preserving Tagore’s traditions, the National Library will be fully computerized and its 25-lakh treasure trove of books, documents and newspapers brought under the click of a mouse. This is the first time that such a huge step is being taken at the Union government level, driven by Union culture secretary Jahar Sarkar, to save these two institutions from negligence. Sarkar has already held meetings with the Visva-Bharati and National Library authorities and money is being released in parts. Visva-Bharati sources, however, said that the money may not be released to the university directly and that the government would carry out the work through its agencies. “This is good and we welcome it because Visva-Bharati does not have the expertise to launch and carry out such delicate restoration work. Work on Udayan, where Tagore lived, has already begun and the restoration work on paintings and frescos by masters like Nandalal Bose and Ramkinkar Beij will start soon,” they said. They also said that some buildings and works of art were “beyond restoration” and a “loss to the nation.” The sources made it clear that former administrations of the university had dragged their feet on these sort of initiatives and had Sarkar not stepped in at the right time, matters would have gone out of hand. Sculptures by legends like Ramkinkar were kept out in the open without any protection and over the years, some had been ruined beyond recognition. The vice-chancellor, Dr Rajat Kanta Roy, said that philology had always been Visva-Bharati’s strong point but it was sad that foreigners had ceased to come as students to learn languages over the years as they used to earlier. “We are creating a special cell where the comparative languages will be taught in a big way. Uniting languages is the basic aim of philology. Once the other works like restoration and preservations take off and Visva-Bharati is set to return to its old glory, then our philology section shall be the pride of the nation,” he said. Dr K.K. Banerjee, director of the National Library, once the residence of the English Lieutenant Governor after the capital shifted to Delhi, said that the amount released by the Centre and Sarkar’s initiative would go a long way to help overcome the various crises that book-lovers were facing. “We intend to bring our collection of 25 lakh books under a computer click. Once that happens, it will revolutionise the world of knowledge in the country,” he said. Dr Banerjee said that around three lakh books were simply “lying around” with no cataloguing having been done. “We have books and documents, not to forget newspapers, dating back to 250 years and more. Godowns were stacked with books with readers having no access to them and termites eating into them. “Öur first priority is cataloguing. An inventory is a must,”the director added. Dr Banerjee said that he had plans to take the National Library to other metros of the country through city hubs, the first of which had been set up in Kolkata but is languishing. “Once computers take over, this should not be difficult and somebody sitting in Delhi can visit our hubs and access books from there, if not from home directly. Obviously, there will be a membership fee but given the treasure that we have, that is a pittance,” he said. In another two years, the National Library project would go online. URL for this article : http://indiatoday.intoday.in/content_mail.php?option=com_content&name=print… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Orientation and Refresher Courses 2009-2010 Schedule
by Ajay Kamble 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Dear all, The Schedule of UGC Supported Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses for Teachers to be Conducted By UGC-Academic Staff Colleges (UGC-ASCs) & UGC-Refresher Course Centres (UGC-RCCs) During 2009-2010 is available at http://www.ugc.ac.in A direct link to Schedule in pdf format is available at www.mlsc.co.nr -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MLOSC is available on google search
by Ajay Kamble 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Dear all, Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle website is now available at google search... Just type keywords like Maharashtra librarians and you will get the web address of our site... Thanks to all active participant members of MLOSC... We appreciate their participation in the topics discussed on every subject in LIS field... Keep your support in future too... We would like to extend our thanks to LISFORUM, NMLIS, LISLINKS, IATLIS and other forums to help us in reaching the library professionals all over... We welcome your suggestion to improve the website as well as google group... -- 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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