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National workshop on DSpace for Building Institutional Repositories and Digital Libraries
by Binu PC 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala and Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly Kerala, are jointly organising a Five Day National Workshop on "DSpace for Building Institutional Repositories and Digital Libraries" from 21st to 25th October 2008 at FISAT. For details Click on http://www.fisat.ac.in/National_Workshop/index.html Binu P C Librarian, FISAT -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for Library Trainee
by R. Prakash 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear Moderator, Please post this information in the LIS-Forum. Thank you. Roja Muthiah Research Library invites application from the fresh BLIS or MLIS graduates for Library Trainee. The selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs.5,OOO/-p.m. Candidates should have good communication skills and knowledge of Computer will be given preference. Interested candidates are requested to send your detail bio-data by email to ira.prakash(a)gmail.com The last date for receiving the application is 10th October, 2008. The short listed candidates will be called for interview, the dates for which will be communicated later over the email. Thanks and regards R. Prakash Asst. Director Roja Muthiah Research Library 3rd Cross Road CPT Campus Taramani, Chennai 113 Ph. 2254 2551 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request from the journal Geology
by Abdunnasar. A 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear friends, We are in need of the following article: Journal title: Geology Article title: Impact of mining gravel from urban stream beds in the Soth West United State Volume: Vol.2 (1974)Authors: Bull W B, Scott K M Year: 1974 Page numbers:171-173 If any Library subscribes to this journals, we wish to get a soft copy / photocopy. Any help in this regard is highly appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation Abdunnasar Centre for Earth Science Studies PB No 7250 Akkulam Thiruvananthapuram - 695 031 Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Land Index
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Quite obviously, managing a library is an enormous occupation, one that is so complex and involved that it requires people to earn advanced degrees in the collection, organization, and dissemination of information. Nevertheless, if you are looking to organize a small library on your own, and you have not had extensive training in this area, here is a quick checklist of steps to take, as based upon the guidelines inspired by the Follett Library Management System <http://www.flr.follett.com/>. These useful resources for librarians is available in http://www.librarylandindex.org/admin/manage.htm. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About Classification Scheme
by kirti vaishampayan 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Hi I am Kirti, working as a librarian in newly opened college for FYBcom & FYBMS. There is no classification scheme in our college as we cannot purchase it as of now. So please help me out in finding the classification numbers in any other way that you know. Can we find the classification numbers on the internet? If yes please mail me the details and the steps to search it on the net. Kirti -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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contact details of IPR-LIS professionals required
by S A N J E E V A 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear All, This is Sanjeeva Kumar Majumdar working at NRDC as consultant IPRs. I am in need of contact details of all those LIS professional who are also engaged in IPR activities. Please reply, with your contact details as i have to organise few IPRs awareness seminars nationwide. with warm regards Dr Sanjeeva Kumar Majumdar Consultant - IPR National Research Development Corporation NRDC [Govt of India Enterprise] 20-22 Zamroodpur Community Centre;Kailash Colony Extn New Delhi -110 048 www.nrdcindia.com 09310031212 iprs(a)in.com __________________________________________________________ "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." 21:(I Thes. 5).------------------------Holy Bible Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without download. Go to http://in.webmessenger.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 at IISER, Mohali
by Thapar, Amit 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH (IISER) MGSIPA Complex, Sector 26, Chandigarh-160019, India Advt. no. NF-1/8-9 The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, intends to fill up the following vacancies. 1.. Deputy Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.12000-18300 2.. Library Information Assistant ; 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs. 5500-9000 How to Apply : Applications form in the prescribed format filled in and submitted along with a recent poassport size photogrpah and names of at least 3 referees (in case of Gr.A posts) to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, MGSIPA Complex, Sector-26, Chandigarh-160019, by 30/10/2008 alongwith a bank draft of Rs.50/- (SC/ST) and Rs.100/- for others in favour of Registrar, IISER, Mohali. Please view http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/advertisement.pdf for details, application form available at http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/application.pdf amit@urservice -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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THREAT TO THE PROFESSION
by Dipen Deka 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear professionals Should the department of library & information science of the Indian universities be included in the science faculty? Recently the UGC team for the XIth plan visited our departments on 23rd September 2008. We are using the 18th edition of the DDC for classification practice, which are outdated now. We requested them to sanction money for procuring 25 sets of DDC sets. They are not convinced that these are laboratory equipments for us. They said that they are unable to sanction that huge amount of money ( Rs. 2, 50,000 ) for the books. But the question is whether the DDC sets are considered as books in LIS profession. As like the science laboratory practical Equipments to us the DDC, UDC and the Sears List of subject headings are laboratory tool to us. The science departments are getting lots of money for laboratory equipments. As we are under the Arts faculty we are deprive of our basic need. Another thing is that, the UGC team can't recognize that 1:1 computer lab is necessary for LIS department. They said that most of the time the PC is lying idle or using Internet only. Perhaps they don't know that for a modern library automation and library software is so much important. For information retrieval in online environment, Internet and PC are an integral part. So, We call upon all the library professionals, teachers, research scholars, and students to step forward to make a revolution to include LIS departments in Science faculty or as a separate entity in all the universities in India for the sake of the development of the profession. Earlier we had a great discussion about the *monster.com* advertisement. This is also a burning and humiliating section for us. Please come forward. -- Dipen Deka (SRF) & Apurba Jyoti Majumder (JRF) Department of Library & Information Science Arts Block, Gauhati University Guwahati-781014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Openings for library professionals at University of Hyderabad
by Dr. M. Koteswara Rao 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Professional Assistant : One post (temporary - Un-reserved) 1. Scale of pay: Rs. 5500-175-9000 2. Qualifications: At least second class post-graduate degree with a second class B.L.Sc., or a second class bachelors degree with a second class M.L.Sc., or at least a bachelor degree and B.L.Sc., with 5 years relevant experience. 3. Age As On 01-10-2008: Minimum 18 years and not exceeding 28 years. 4. Last date for receipt of application in the University of Hyderabad is 10-10-2008 by 4:00 p.m. Note: More details can be found at http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/recruitment.php 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Digital conversion of Library materials
by T. Shahab 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear Moderator, This is in connection with the ongoing discussion on the modalities of Digitization. I would like to put forth the following points concerning policy to be adopted for the selection of materials in a library to be digitized. 1. Meeting the concern of copyright restrictions: In the Indian context 60 years is the period when a copyright to a published material holds valid. That is to say, we will not breaching any copyright obligation if we go for documents published by 1948 (2008-60=1948) 2. But fulfilling the copyright law demand should not make a librarian to conclude that now he/she is free for digitizing any old library material. Every penny to be spent has to be valued in terms of return. We are obliged to be conscientious as the Digitization is costly process- money wise as well as time wise. 3. How to avoid duplication? A number of libraries may be digitizing the same document. 4. Does the document to be digitized have any readership? This should be of particular concern for a librarian going to digitize printed books & documents. 5. Digitization for preservation purpose as one often hears has to be taken only in case of rare documents and manuscripts. 6. Digitization of Theses and post-graduate level Dissertations is greatly recommended. 7. Similarly, one can readily digitize the class notes, lectures etc. of the academic staff. 8. The Syllabus and Question papers can be also digitize on priority basis with a link to the digitized collection on the library Webpage, etc. & etc. My own preference is to start with the creation of ETD (electronic Theses & Dissertation) database for every University. I hope this topic will receive more attention from our professional community, better with a brief case study type presentation. Regards TANWIR ________________________________ From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:34 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Digital conversion of Library materials In response to the query from N Shailaja of Deccan Herald in this forum Volume 66, Issue 20, I am providing some information regarding the digital conversion of library materials. The process of digitalization is time consuming and costly. Hence a proper planning is required in that respect. The major aspects we have to think about are : 1.Hardware requirements 2.Software requirements 3.Benchmarking 4.Storage formats and media 1.Hardware requirements Personal Computers with the present day configuration are more than enough for undertaking digitalization processes. As you have a lot of back up data better to have more disk space. RAM capacity also could be enhanced as you have to deal with graphic data. Scanners of various capacities are available in the market from Heavy duty Scanners to simple flat bed scanners. If you need to undertake OCR conversion, see that the software attached to the scanner has that facility. 2.Software requirements The software attached to scanners is suitable to carry out digitalization works. Abbey Fine reader is an OCR software. The twain utility attached to Photoshop is also helpful in scanning. He scanned images could be later edited for clarity in the Photoshop software itself. 3.Benchmarking We are not at all going to convert all materials that are available in our library into digital format. Then we will have to think of a selection process. A policy has to be framed to select documents for digital conversion. It should be reasonable. While making such a policy, copy right restrictions should be taken into consideration. 4.Storage format and Media Scanned image could be stored in various available digital formats. TIFF, PDF, JPEG etc are some of the formats that could be used. Adobe Acrobat TM software could be used to add security regulations to your scanned documents. It can be used to add metadata elements along with the documents. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Librarian (UGC), University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 Ebay <http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/click.cgi/www.rediff.com/sign ature-home.htm/1050715198@Middle5/2401775_2394076/2397136/1?PARTNER=3&OA S_QUERY=null> -- 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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Amrita university requires University, Deputy and Assistant Librarians
by J. K. Vijayakumar 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Deemed University Established u/s 3 of UGC Act 1958 Ettiamdai Post, Coimbatore 641105 Amrita requires personnel with right background for the following posts for its campuses in Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka. University Librarian Ph.D in Library Science with sufficient experience Deputy Librarian Ph.D in Library Science with Minimum 8 years experience Assistant Librarians M.Lib. Science with minimum of 3 years experience in a reputed modem library. Assistant Librarian Trainees M.Lib. Science. Freshers may also apply. (Those who have done B.Lib.Sc. & M.Lib.Sc. through correspondence need not apply for the above posts) Details are at http://www.careerage.com/cgi-bin/showad.cgi?file=/20080909/4589993c7d89e182… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access English Language Journals in Library and Information Science
by Badan Barman 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

Respected All, The site http://lislinks.110mb.com/ll/lis.html provides the customize search and browsing option for 50 Open Access English Language Journals in Library and Information Science. -- 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, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(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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36th Five Laws Lecture (2008)
by DRTC - General 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

DRTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 36th FIVE LAWS LECTURE (2008) on "ROLE OF DIGITAL INFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION" by Dr. M.A. Dawood Batcha Chairman R.D.B Educational Institutions Papanasam, Thanjavur (Dist.) on Saturday, 27th September 2008 at 6.30 pm. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, (Upstairs), 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Professor K.S Raghavan Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 Presides -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Reader in Library and Information Science.
by Juran Sarkhel 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Dear Web Administrator,Please publish the following advertisement [Advt. No. 02 (F) 08] in the LIS-Forum: ****************************************************************University of Kalyani (West Bengal) invites application (08 copies)for the post of Reader in Library and Information Science. Age: 50 years. Required qualifications, experience and scale of pay as per UGC norms. Last date of submission of application is 15.10.2008. For details, visit the university website: http://www.klyuniv.ac.in Application Form can also be downloaded from the university website. Dr. J. K. Sarkhel, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani _________________________________________________________________ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://in.msn.com/coxandkings -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher course in LIS
by gopikuttan gopikuttan 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Academic staff college of University of Kerala is conducting a refresher course in LIS from 1st November.Details can be collected from the website www.ugcasc.keralauniversity.edu Dr.A.Gopikuttan Reader DLIS University of Kerala Be the first one to try the new Messenger 9 Beta! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/win/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Young Librarian Award
by divya soni 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Respected Professional and friends Greetings from Development Alternatives!! I am happy to inform you all that Mr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Librarian, Indian Institute of Management, Indore has been awarded the "Young Librarian Award" for the year 2008 by SATKAL Trust for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the profession of Librarianship. I congratulate him for his precious achievement. We all admire his contribution for librarianship. Some of his work can be found on his blog : http://sicilibnet.blogspot.com/ http://indorepubliclibrary.blogspot.com/ http://indolibnet.blogspot.com/ Regards Divya Soni Miss. Divya Soni Assistant Librarian Development Alternatives B-32, TARA Crescent Qutub institutional area New Delhi-16 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital conversion of Library materials
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

In response to the query from N Shailaja of Deccan Herald in this forum Volume 66, Issue 20, I am providing some information regarding the digital conversion of library materials. The process of digitalization is time consuming and costly. Hence a proper planning is required in that respect. The major aspects we have to think about are : 1.Hardware requirements 2.Software requirements 3.Benchmarking 4.Storage formats and media 1.Hardware requirements Personal Computers with the present day configuration are more than enough for undertaking digitalization processes. As you have a lot of back up data better to have more disk space. RAM capacity also could be enhanced as you have to deal with graphic data. Scanners of various capacities are available in the market from Heavy duty Scanners to simple flat bed scanners. If you need to undertake OCR conversion, see that the software attached to the scanner has that facility. 2.Software requirements The software attached to scanners is suitable to carry out digitalization works. Abbey Fine reader is an OCR software. The twain utility attached to Photoshop is also helpful in scanning. He scanned images could be later edited for clarity in the Photoshop software itself. 3.Benchmarking We are not at all going to convert all materials that are available in our library into digital format. Then we will have to think of a selection process. A policy has to be framed to select documents for digital conversion. It should be reasonable. While making such a policy, copy right restrictions should be taken into consideration. 4.Storage format and Media Scanned image could be stored in various available digital formats. TIFF, PDF, JPEG etc are some of the formats that could be used. Adobe Acrobat TM software could be used to add security regulations to your scanned documents. It can be used to add metadata elements along with the documents. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Librarian (UGC), University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Warm Congratulations
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear Professional Colleagues On behalf of IASLIC, we extend our warm and hearty congratulations to Dr. P.R. Goswami, Director, NASSDOC (ICSSR), New Delhi and one of the dynamic Vice Presidents of IASLIC for his appointment as Director, Central Secretariat Library, (Ministry of Culture, Government of India), New Delhi. Dr P R Goswami held the position of Chief-Librarian-Cum-Documentation Officer in Planning Commission (2001-2002). He was Librarian Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi (1986-2001) and Librarian Central Statistical Organization, Government of India (1982-1986). As a winner of International Paper Competition, organized by the Special Interest Group – International Information Issues, American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST); he was awarded Membership of the ASIST for four years i.e. 2001-2005. Dr Goswami has long association with IASLIC. He was elected as Vice President, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), Kolkata (2004-2005 and 2008-2010). We are proud of his achievements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrets
by Kamlesh Goel 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear Friends Let us congretulate to Dr. P. R. Goswami for his appointment as Director, Central Secretariate Library, Ministry of Culture, New Delhi. I take the opportunity to CONGRETULATE him and the BEST WISHES for his success and career promotion. -k. Goel Kamlesh Goel Documntation Officer NASSDOC, ICSSR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Corporate Librarians in India: A Survey
by sudipta chatterjee 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear Professional Friends, Corporate Houses are introducing Library & Information Services to provide back-end support to the business process.... I am keen to undertake a survey on this, based on which I will like to prepare a Directory/Database of COrporate Librarians in India. All those are involed, please contact with the following Information: 1. Name of Professional: 2. Qualification: 3. Name of Organization (with Address): 4. Designation: 5. Nature of Organization: 6. Nature of Job: 7. Users' Profile: 8. Information Resources: 9. Services Offered: 10. Personal Views/Comments: 11. Contact Information (Professional's): Also, this is to find out the scope and possibilities of our profession in the Corporate Sector. Therefore, I request co-operation of all concerned. Thanks & Regards. Sudipta Chatterjee B.A.(Hons) M.Phil (LIS) Executive- Library & Information Services International Combustion (India) Ltd., Kolkata. Email: s.chatterjee(a)internationalcombustion.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Some basic Questions
by Charu Mathur 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear Friends, I whole-heartedly with Divya Soni , that this is the time when we have to prove our self, in terms of tangible knowledge, by way of working with all your might and not last but least , to increase the capacity of swimming against the current. Miss Charu Mathur 9873030461 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of Library staff
by srinivas rao 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

There is a urgent requirement of Asst Librarian and Library Asst. in a Reputed Engineering college at Hyderabad. Please contact Mr. Harikrishna Librarian 9848575044 Srinivasa Rao G Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations Dr. Harish Chandra.
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear Dr. Harish Chandra and LIS Professionals, This is a great movement for all of us that you have received Silver Rolling Trophy for being selected as Best Maintained Library( IIT Madras) in Colleges for the year 2007 in the 54th Anniversary Celebrations of The Mylapore Academy. I personally extend my congratulations you for the achievement. He has about 30 years rich professional experience and currently working with IIT Madras as Librarian, the Principal Administrative Officer of the Central Library since 04-01-1995. We all should congratulate him for this achievement. Kind regards. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj, M-9818603208, http://www.rajweb.name ************************************************************ Fellow, 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 2725 Fax +91 11 2468 2144, 2468 2145 E-mail bhardwaj(a)teri.res.in Web site www.teriin.org ************************************************************ Find me @ 0.05 second, type "Rajesh Kumar Bhardwaj" in "google", click "I'm feeling lucky" > > On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 Harish Chandra wrote : > >Dear Mr. Hariharan, > > > >I am glad to inform you that I have received Silver Rolling Trophy for being selected as Best Maintained Library( IIT Madras) in Colleges for the year 2007 in the 54th Anniversary Celebrations of The Mylapore Academy(regd) A Premier Social Service Organisation. The Trophy, Certificate of Merit and Momento were presented by Sri G. Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, United India Insurance Co. Ltd in the presence of Hon'able Justice Shri Asok Kumar Ganguly, Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Chennai on 02-09- 2008 Thanks DR. Harish Chandra Librarian IIT Madras -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digitisation of old books and journals (Susmita Chakraborty)
by naganarasimha shailaja 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear Friends I am Equally interested in knowing the methods used by other libraries in digitising their archival Material.The main parameters applied to get the best digital end product.Clarity, Reproducability and the life of the digital forms so converted.The cost involved in initial digitisation and in the up gradation of digital forms with the change in software , Hardware etc.If some experts respond on the LIS Forum It will be of great help to many professionals N Shailaja Assistant Editor Information Centre DECCAN HERALD Bangalore Ph No.25880545 Mobile:9449210448 Naganarasimhas(a)yahoo.com New Email names for you! Get the Email name you've always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Some basic Questions
by divya soni 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear professional friends, I am agree with all these questions, but it's very sad that we have to ask to people to give us the proper respect and to recognise us. i think don't ask now just do something best by our part so that people automatically recognise us. Now stop asking start proofing. Regards Divya Soni Assistant Librarian Development Alternatives Qutub Instituitonal area New Delhi-16 On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 sabuj kumar chaudhuri wrote : > >Dear Friends/Respected Sir/Madam >Â > >I have some basic questions regarding a Librarian's Status in College/University: >Â > >Why librarian's job is non-vacational? >Â > >Don't we recognize theÂ research need /academic freedom of Librarians like teachers? >Â > >What are the actual status of librarian ? >Â > >Do we consider librarians as teachers or someone else? >Â > >Why librarians need to clear (UGC)NET/M.Phil/PhD? >Â > >If they are having the same entrance qualifications and same recruitmentÂ hurdles then why don't they enjoy the same acdemic freedom (like FIP, Phd increment,One day off, 16 hrs job /week, same retirement age, no major/minor research projectÂ etc)? >Â > >Why are UGC or State govts.Â hiding these matters behind the equal pay (8000-275-13500)status ? > >Why our so-called renowned/influential professionals/tecahers /professional associationÂ feel shy to talk about the matter before the concerned authority? >Â > >Do we really feel ourselves subordinate to our teacher friends? >Â > >Why don't our associations are raising nationwide agitation for redesignate our service as per propsition of AIFUCTO? >Â >I do not want to hurt any body.What I am said is from the core of my heart and these are very important matters to make this profession attractive to the new generations. I love this profession.I am Librarian by choice not by compulsion.I am proud of being a Librarian. ActuallyÂ I feel, a profession or a subject develops when it gets absolute parity and respect.Without parity,recognition and respect Librarian will not shine any more.Â I will be very happy to discuss the matter with you all and share your valued comments on these questions. >Â >with warm regards. >Â >sabuj > >---------------------------------------------- >Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri >Librarian >Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] >(An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) >147B, Rash Behari Avenue >Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal >India >Phone:(033)24641012 >email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri(a)gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html >---------------------------------------------- > > > >-- >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 Miss. Divya Soni Professional Trainee Library Indian Institute of Management Indore, Pigdamber Rau, Phone-91-731-4228625-628 Mobile No.-09926624935 Indore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for participation in a Seminar on Open Access being organized by the University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K)
by Jagtar Singh 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

* Department of Library and Information Science The University of Kashmir * NO: LIS.seminar/08 Date:16.09.08 * SUB: Invitation for participation in the Seminar(23-25 October,2008) and Call for papers (FINAL Call) Department of Library and Information Science, The University of Kashmir (J&K) * is organizing a National Seminar on *"Open Access Movement: Initiatives, Promotion and Impact" from 23-25 October , 2008. All interested with the theme are invited to join the event to take part in deliberations and help in bringing an awareness among stakeholders , to ensure developing a powerful lobby in framing a fruitful policy for making Open Access archiving to scholarship mandatory in India.However,the * scholars, teachers and professionals and other stakeholders can submit their original research papers covering conceptual innovations, case studies, evaluations etc *by 10 October, 2008 *on the following e-mail address: 1. smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in OR 2. shafi_sm2000(a)yahoo.co.in * KINDLY NOTE: *The seminar earlier scheduled and notified *from 15-17 October,2008 *is now rescheduled from *23-25October, 2008 *due to certain unavoidable circumstances. Inconvenience caused is highly regretted. * I. BROAD FACETS * (*Scholars can choose other relevant and allied topics as well.) * *Scholarly Communication and New publishing Models * · Evolution · Access Problems · Crisis · Electronic Publishing; advantages and drawbacks · Electronic Journals · Hybrid – paper electronic journals (the p-e) · Author self posting · Subject and institutional repositories *Open Access Movement and Initiatives * · General concept, barriers and trends · Milestones · Critics · Political History · OA Initiatives, survey and problems · International Arena · OA Initiatives in different regions with emphasis on developing countries, description and evaluation · OA Mandates · Role of employers and research funders *Open Access Publishing * · OA Journals, growth and development · OA Publishing, different models · OA Publishing in different disciplines · OA Publishing Trends *Open Access Repositories * · Institutional and Subject Repositories: Growth and Development · Challenges and Opportunities · Progress Issue · Implementation, Content Recruitment, Policy Formation, Collection Management, Services etc. · Certification and Quality Control · Peer Reviewing and Information Retrieval Systems. *Open Access Standards * · Open Archives Initiative (OAI) · Digital Object Identifier System (DOI) · Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) · Open URL · Open Source Software *Metadata Harvesting and Interoperability * · OAI-PMH and Interoperability · Semantic Web Search · Specific Data Discovery Tools *Copyright and Preservation * · Publishers Copyright Policies · Author's Copyright Issues · Various Projects (Creative Commons; RPMEO; SPARC etc) · Preservation Issues (Long and Short Term) *Usage and Impact * · Survey · Impact on Research · Benefits for Authors · Impact on Libraries and Publishers · Changing Role of Librarians · Benefits for Developing Countries The full papers with references and citations preferably in APA http://www.apa.style.org are requested. * II.REGISTRATION CHARGES a.Rs700.00 (individuals/ Delegates) b. Rs 350.00 (Students and research Scholars)(50% Discount) c.100% discount for Contributors/ invitees and free or discounted accommodation Subject to availability. d. Rs 1500.00 Publishers and other Stake holders III.Sponsorships from Societies, Corporate bodies, Institutes etc are also invited for the Seminar. The charges are: a. Logo sponsorship on Publicity Media etc Rs 05 ,000.00 b. Kit and Logo Sponsorship on banners etc Rs 10,000.00 c. Full Session Sponsorship (Special) Rs 15,000.00 d. Full Seminar Sponsorship Rs 25,000.00 IV.ACCOMODATION etc * a.Limited rooms are available in university Guest House , which will be hence reserved on first come basis . However, we can arrange some nearby hotels for the delegates and participants. b. Local Sight seen arrangements will be made on special request. * V.WEATHER * The weather is normally pleasant and dry during mid October. The temperature ranges between 15-20 degree centigrade. * VI. For more details, please Contact: Professor S.M.Shafi * Seminar Coordinator & Head of the Department Department of Library and Information Science. The University of Kashmir190006. Email: smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in Cell:9419008599 -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, 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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Fwd: All you need to know about Blogs, Wikis and RSS
by K.R. Mulla 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

Dear LIS Professionals, *All you need to know about Blogs, Wikis and RSS* Maybe you've heard the buzz about *blogs, wikis and RSS*, but wonder how they can be used in your library. Perhaps you're uncertain if you have the technology or time to integrate these communication tools into your organization. You can learn all that you need to know about blogging, wikis and RSS feeds by enrolling now in one of our popular *Keep Up! workshops*. We'll take a look at examples of good library blogs and wikis, and maybe even a few bad examples. We'll discuss what makes them fall into each category, and how you can avoid the latter. We'll discuss where RSS fits into the picture with each of these technologies, and how you can leverage RSS feeds to keep your patrons and staff up to date, even if they don't use a feed reader (and we'll talk about those as well). No technical expertise is necessary to learn about these technologies, and very little is required to implement them. This online workshop is ideally suited for frontline staff who may be implementing and working with these technologies on a regular basis, and for managers who may be responsible for developing policies around these tools. *For more information about this Keep Up! workshop and to register, please click on the links below:* Tuesday, October 14 ,2008 (Registration Deadline 10/6/08)<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1442927&l=30874&ctl=1E42BD9:A361D4350A9FC9F…> 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time *Location:* WebEx Online Meeting Thursday, November 6, 2008 ( Registration Deadline: 10/29/08)<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1442927&l=30874&ctl=1E42BD9:A361D4350A9FC9F…> 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time *Location:* WebEx Online Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (Registration Deadline: 12/2/08)<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1442927&l=30874&ctl=1E42BD9:A361D4350A9FC9F…> 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time *Location:* WebEx Online Meeting >From RSS feeds to member updates, staying informed is easier than ever with OCLC Western electronic communications<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1442927&l=30874&ctl=1E42BDA:A361D4350A9FC9F…> . -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-25441722, 25443744 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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Sanskrit version of Sidhartha released
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Sanskrit version of the famous novel SIDHARTHA, written by Hermann Hesse, grandson of Herman Gundart was released at Thiruvananthapuram in an august function held in the Press club, Thiruvananthapuram. for more details visit the blog http://sanskritsidhartha.blogspot.com/ Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Librarian (UGC), University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation!!!
by Juran Sarkhel 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear Professional Colleagues,Let me congratulate and convey my best wishes to Dr. P.R. Goswami, Director, NASSDOC (ICSSR), New Delhi, for his appointment as Director, Central Secretariat Library, (Ministry of Culture, Government of India), New Delhi. I look forward to see him as a most successful professional in our country. With best wishes, DR. J. K. SarkhelProfessor & HeadDept of Library & Information ScienceUniversity of KalyaniKalyani-741235West Bengal; India _________________________________________________________________ Want to explore the world? Visit MSN Travel for the best deals. http://in.msn.com/coxandkings -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IGF in INDIA, Dec. 3-6
by Seth, Renu 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear Colleagues, The Third "Internet Governance Forum (IGF)" meeting is taking place in Hyderabad, India, from 3-6 December 2008. For further information please look up the official website of IGF at: http://www.intgovforum.org/ The host country's website is available at: http://igf2008.in/ Renu Seth Chief Librarian Max Mueller Bhavan Regional Information Centre 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110001 Telephone +91-11-23329506 seth(a)delhi.goethe.org <mailto:seth@delhi.goethe.org> www.goethe.de/newdelhi <http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Some basic Questions
by sabuj kumar chaudhuri 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear Friends/Respected Sir/Madam I have some basic questions regarding a Librarian's Status in College/University: Why librarian's job is non-vacational? Don't we recognize the research need /academic freedom of Librarians like teachers? What are the actual status of librarian ? Do we consider librarians as teachers or someone else? Why librarians need to clear (UGC)NET/M.Phil/PhD? If they are having the same entrance qualifications and same recruitment hurdles then why don't they enjoy the same acdemic freedom (like FIP, Phd increment,One day off, 16 hrs job /week, same retirement age, no major/minor research project etc)? Why are UGC or State govts. hiding these matters behind the equal pay (8000-275-13500)status ? Why our so-called renowned/influential professionals/tecahers /professional association feel shy to talk about the matter before the concerned authority? Do we really feel ourselves subordinate to our teacher friends? Why don't our associations are raising nationwide agitation for redesignate our service as per propsition of AIFUCTO? I do not want to hurt any body.What I am said is from the core of my heart and these are very important matters to make this profession attractive to the new generations. I love this profession.I am Librarian by choice not by compulsion.I am proud of being a Librarian. Actually I feel, a profession or a subject develops when it gets absolute parity and respect.Without parity,recognition and respect Librarian will not shine any more. I will be very happy to discuss the matter with you all and share your valued comments on these questions. with warm regards. sabuj ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal India Phone:(033)24641012 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri(a)gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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needed response
by Jatashankar Gupta 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear Professionals, I am going to creat a database of LIS Teachers in Universities of India". I have prepared a data collection survey which is available on following URL.I have already send this messg. several tmes times but i am not getting response. Pls. take it as compulsion.Your positive response is required for successful completion of this work. The Url is listed following: 1. http://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_CollectorList.aspx?sm=0aURDtC1hfGSrvi%… Steps: (i) Go to Member Login username jatashankar password jatash (ii) Go to my survey (iii) click on my survey -- Jatashankar Gupta Computer Application Division, Central Library, IIT Delhi. Mobile: 9211328039 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraian Post : Bangalore College of Engg. & Tech.
by sri priya 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Librarian - MLisc with good Exp. Apply with in 7 days To The Principal Bangalore Engineering & Technology, Opp. Heelalige Railway Station, Chandapura, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore -81 Source : Prajavani - 17/09/08 Regards, S.Sripriya -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article required
by Shailesh Lohiya 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear Moderator please circulate this mail through forum for the availability of following full text paper "THE TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM AND THE VOGEL APPROXIMATION METHOD" Author: HARVEY H. SHORE Journal: Decision Sciences, Volume 1 Issue 3-4, Pages 441 - 457 Publisher: Wiley Interscience Published Online: 7 Jun 2007 Thanking you -- Shailesh Kumar Lohiya Librarian Amrapali Institute, Siksha Nagar, Haldwani 263139 Ph. 05946-238201,238202 Mob. 9897400551 -- 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 DEEPAK PANT 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear all, Kindly send a copy of the undermentioned articles: 1. Diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis in brazil by use of PCR Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases 2007; 39; 28-32 2. Biological diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis in the african meningitis belt : current epidemic strategy and new perspectives Vaccine; 2007; 25 Suppl. 1 ; A30-36 3. Creating a national service for the diagnosis of meningococcal diseases by PCR Communicable Dis. Public Health; 1998; March ; 54-56 4. Retrospective analyzes of patients with meniongococcal and meningits during the period of ten years (1995-2004) Medicinski Arhiv 2006; 60 (Suppl 2) ; 87-89 Thanks >From : Deepak Pant National Institute of communicable Diseases, Library pantdeepak2005(a)gmail.com; nicdlibrary(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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Congratulations to Dr. P.R. Goswami
by G.K.MANJUNATH 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear Professional Colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to inform you all that Dr. P.R. Goswami, Director, NASSDOC (ICSSR), New Delhi, has now been appointed as Director, Central Secretariat Library, (Ministry of Culture, Government of India) New Delhi. I take this opportunity to Congratulate him and wish him a rewarding and successful career. With Best Wishes, G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 Phone: 022-28416528 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation Mr. Satpathy, Librarian, IIM, Indore
by Nihar Patra 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Dear Professionals and Friends, Greetings !!! Let us congratulate to Mr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Librarian, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore. Mr. Satpathy has been awarded *"Young Librarian Award" *for the year 2008 by SATKAL Trust for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Library & Information Science. He was also awarded "SIS-Young Information Scientist award" in the year 2006 by SIS (Society for Information Science) for his outstanding contribution in the of Library and Information Service profession. Some of his latest activities can be found in the following blogs: http://sicilibnet.blogspot.com/ http://indolibnet.blogspot.com/ http://indorepubliclibrary.blogspot.com/ I take this opportunity to congratulate him for his achievement & accomplishment. With Regards, *Nihar K Patra *M. Phil (LIS), MLIS, PGDLAN, Pursuing Ph.D Head Librarian (Assistant General Manager) NSHM Knowledge Campus 60 (124), B L Saha Road Kolkata - 700053 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT NEWS ISSUE DATED 20.09.08
by Charu Mathur 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

*MAJOR ATTRACTIONS OF ISSUE DATED 20.09.08* MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT NEWS ISSUE DATED 20.09.08. Employment News issue dated 20.09.08 contains several attractive advertisements from some of the leading PSU/GOVT. Departments as below:- 1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited needs Manager/Dy. Manager, Sr. Engineer and 271 posts of Artisans. 2. Mazagon Dock Limited requires 118 Manager, Dy. Manager, Asstt. Manager, Sr. Engineer etc. 3. Consortium for Educational Communication, an Inter-University Grants Commission on Electronic Media invites applications for the posts of JD (s/w), APO, Technician, Admn. Asstt., Accounts Asstt. etc. 4. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh invites applications for 113 posts of Professors, Addl. Professors, Associate Professors etc. 5. Indo Tibetan Police Force invites applications from Indian Male Citizens for filling up 66 posts of Sub-Inspector Group 'C'. 6. Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board requires Dy. Director, Principal Scientists, Sr. Scientists etc. 7. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board requires more than 100 Jr. Engineer, Draftsmen, Asstt. Sanitary Inspectors etc. 8. Indian Air Force invites applications to join as Permanent/Short Service Commissioned Officers in Operational Support Group. 9. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research declares the results of written examination held on 22.06.2008 for Jr. Research Fellowship. 10. The Indian Navy invites applications to join as Pilot and Permanent Commissioned Officers in Naval Armament Inspection Cadre of Executive Branch for course commencing-July 2009. 11. Employees' State Insurance Corporation Model Hospital invites applications for recruitment of 95 posts of Group 'C' and 'D' Para Medical Staff. 12. Govt. of India requires Security Officers, Head Security Officers, Security Assistants, Security Supervisor etc. 13. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee invites applications for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, Gate-2009. 14. Eastern Railway is recruiting against Sports Quota in Group 'D'. Employment News issue dated 20.09.2008 contains advertisement for job vacancies of more than 108 Govt. Departments. Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS News across the Globe
by Charu Mathur 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Respected Friends, I would like to share some headlines of news clippings appeared on LIS Globe. ...... 1. Organization of American States join the Library of Congress in developing the World Digital Library 2. New vertical search site for the global photonics community 3. MuseGlobal, VIP Tone partner to deliver EduTone Search 4. Gale and Greenwood expand partnership to include more Greenwood titles 5. McGraw-Hill titles honoured at the 2008 BMA Medical Book Awards 6. Scott Lubeck named VP, Technology of WK Health's Professional & Education unit 7. PSI and Nature Publishing Group launch PSI-Nature Structural Genomics Knowledgebase 8. McGraw-Hill and Modality partner to bring step-by-step guide to surgical procedures to the iPhone 9. Elsevier launches new electronic product for UK nursing students 10. Texterity launches new digital magazine service, Coverleaf 11. Perseus Books Group to distribute e-books through ebrary 12. Jones and Bartlett brings out new edition of Managed Care: What It Is and How It Works 13. Bestofmedia acquires online technology information portal Computing.Net The details of above news headlines are available on following link-------- http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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US Congress May Kill NIH Open Access Research Rules
by Saiful Amin 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Greetings. There is an important debate happening in Slashdot on the above topic: http://news.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/09/16/208247 Summary: "*A policy that mandates public, open access to all National Institutes of Health research is in danger. The House of Representatives is considering legislation that would change the open access policy<http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/open-access-science.ars>to make it more publisher-friendly, under the false pretense of protecting copyrights. The Ars author paints the new legislation as somewhat reflective of a turf battle in Congress: 'The Intellectual Property Subcommittee clearly felt that it had been ignored during the original passage of the bill that compelled the NIH's open access policy...' The article concludes: 'Currently, the disruptions wrought by the Internet and expectations of open access are too new for a viable alternative to traditional publishing to have emerged. But it doesn't appear that the NIH policy is making a significant contribution to that disruption, and the benefits of the policy appear likely to be significant. If Congress rolls back that policy in response to disagreements with other countries over film piracy, then it could really be throwing the baby out with the bathwater.*" Regards, Saiful -- Saiful Amin +91 9343826438 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[lisnet] Congrats to Dr. P.R. Goswami
by SN Chari 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Dear Professional Colleagues, It is very happy to note that Dr. P.R. Goswami, Director, NASSDOC (ICSSR), New Delhi, has been appointed as a Director, Central Secretariat Library, (Ministry of Culture, Government of India) New Delhi. I take this opportunity to Congratulate!!! him for his successful career. With Best Wishes, SN Chari ICSSR-NASSDOC, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi 110001. +919810785801 progressiveinfo.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies at West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences( WBNUJS), Kolkata
by Vinod Singh 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Librarian (16400-450-22400): 1 UR http://www.nujs.edu/academics/advertisementforacademicandofficersposts.pdf 2.Assistant Librarian (8000-275-13500): 1UR ttp://www.nujs.edu/academics/advertisementforacademicandofficersposts.pdf<http://www.nujs.edu/academics/advertisementforacademicandofficersposts.pdf> 3. Library attendants ( 2550-55-2660-60-3200 ): 2UR http://www.nujs.edu/academics/advertisementfornonacademicposts.pdf Last date:20 Oct, 2008. Aplication form for posts 1 & 2 click the site http://www.nujs.edu/academics/applicationformforfacultyrecruitment.pdf and for post 3 click the site edu/academics/applicationformofficersandnonacademicstaffrecruitme.pdf<http://www.nujs.edu/academics/applicationformofficersandnonacademicstaffrec…> Best Regards, Vi (Vinod) Ku (Kumar) Si (Singh) Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-7 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[lisnet] Registrations Open for ICoASL 2008, SLA Asian Chapter, New Delhi
by parveenbabbar 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Special Libraries Association-Asian Chapter SLA Asian Chapter is organizing an "International conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2008) on Shaping the future of special libraries: beyond boundaries" in association with Society for Library Professionals, Delhi and IASLIC, Kolkatta at India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India from 26-28 November 2008. Some of the objectives of the Conference are to bring together special library professionals to a common platform, to promote special libraries, and facilitate the exchange of ideas and help to bridge the knowledge gap amongst the professionals associated with special libraries and to develop the professional competent. This seminar is expected to attract more than 1000 participants from India, Asia, U.S. and the globe. You are invited to attend the same. For details please visit: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html <http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html> Registrations are open. You are invited to attend the same. Dates to Remember Early Bird Registration - 30 September 2008 Last Date for Registration- 15 November 2008 Registration Fee: Early Bird Registration Till 30 September 2008 From 01 October 2008 Indian Delegates Rs.4000/- Rs.5000/- Developing and Asian Countries Delegates US$ 175 US$ 200 SAARC countries Delegates US$ 115 US$ 130 Other countries Delegates US$ 225 US$ 250 SLA members, accompanied persons, Students, retired professionals and additional participants from the same organization can avail 15% discount. SPEAKERS 1. Stephen Abram, President, Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA 2. Janice Lachance, CEO, Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA 3. Gayle Gossen, Secretary, B&F Division, SLA, Business Information Specialist at Dow Jones and Company. Worked as a librarian at the Toronto Star, Canada. 4. Nevenka Zdravkovska, Chair, International Relations Committee, S& T Division, SLA and works as the Head, Engineering & Physical Sciences Library at University of Maryland. 5. Linda Broussard, Chief Community Officer, SLA 6. Jay Bhatt, Information Services librarian W. W. Hagerty Library, Drexel University. 7. Jack W. Plunkett CEO, Plunkett Research Ltd. 8. Rebecca B. Vargha, Past President SLA, University of North Carolina, USA. 9. Jane Macoustra, Tai- Pan Research, U.K. 10. Rajwant S.Chilana, Ph.D. Asso.Professor of Lib. Admn & South Asian Studies Librarian, Univ.of Illinois,USA. 11. Dr. S Majumdar, Librarian, University of Delhi, Delhi. 12. Dr. H.K.Kaul, Director, DELNET, Delhi. 13. Dr. Subhash Deshmukh, Librarian, I P University, Delhi. 14. Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, Delhi 15. Dr. Krishan Lal, NPL, Delhi. 16. Mr. Sudhir Arora, Librarian, IGNOU, Delhi. 17. Mr. G K Manjunath, Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai. 18. Dr. Iswara Bhatt, BITS, Pilani. 19. Dr. Jagtar Singh, Head and Dean, Punjabi University, Patiala. 20. Dr. R C Gaur, Director, IGNCA, Delhi Payment Details : The payment should be sent through local cheque/ demand draft to be made in favour of "ICoASL" and payable at New Delhi. The filled-in registration forms and the payment should be sent to the conference Secretariat or can be registered online at ICoASL website. For further information, please contact: P.K.Jain Organizing Secretary Conference Secretariat ICoASL 2008 C/o Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463; 27666364; 27666367 Fax: 91-11-27667463; 91-11-27667410 Cell: 09899110787 Email: asiansla(a)gmail.com Email: asianchaptersla(a)yahoo.com http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html Regards Parveen Babbar Assistant Librarian L&DD, IGNOU New Delhi-110068 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Impact factor of journals: IJSOM and GJFSM
by harry＠pbi.ac.in 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

Dear professionals, Latest impact factors of the following journals are needed by a library user. We have already searched the Web using general search engines. 1. International Journal of Services and Operations Management 2. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management Library having access to JCR or other relevant sources can help us find this information. Any help regarding this would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dr. H.P.S. Kalra DLIS, Punjabi University Patiala (Punjab) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Accession Register
by M. Ram 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

Dear All It is requested you kindly let us know the procedure of entering the cost of books in Accession Register. We wish to know that the Gross value of books or after discount value is entered in your accession register. If we entered Gross value of books it is according to any rules or a General Practice. Yours Dr.Mange Ram Incharge Central Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: m_ram72(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Open SLA Asian Chapter Conference New Delhi ICoASL 2008
by Debal Chandra Kar 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

Special Libraries Association-Asian Chapter Dear Sir, We are pleased to inform that the SLA Asian Chapter is organizing an International conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2008) on Shaping the future of special libraries: beyond boundaries. This conference is coordinated in association with Society for Library Professionals, Delhi and IASLIC, Kolkatta. The venue for this conference is: India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India Date: 26-28 November 2008. We request you to attend this conference and forward this mail to Library Professionals. This is the first time the Asian Chapter is organising this International Conference. We look forward to your wholehearted participation. Please feel free to forward this to your friends, colleagues, local LIS newsletters and Local LIS Association. The objectives of the Conference are to bring together library professionals to a common platform, promote special libraries, and facilitate the exchange of ideas and help bridge the knowledge gap amongst the professionals associated with special libraries and to further develop professional competentency. This seminar is expected to attract more than 1000 participants from India, Asia, and the U.S. Registrations for this conference are open. For details please visit: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html You can register online also and can pay through credit card. Please click: http://www.tbimice.com/icoasl2008/sla_regn_main.asp SLA members, accompanied persons, Students, retired professionals and additional participants from the same organization can avail of 15% discount. SPEAKERS: Some of the speakers are: 1. Stephen Abram, President, Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA and Vice President, Innovation for SirsiDynix and Chief Strategist for the SirsiDynix Institute, Canada 2. Janice Lachance, CEO, Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA 3. Gayle Gossen, Secretary, B&F Division, SLA, Business Information Specialist at Dow Jones and Company. Worked as a librarian at the Toronto Star, Canada. 4. Nevenka Zdravkovska, Chair, International Relations Committee, S& T Division, SLA and works as the Head, Engineering & Physical Sciences Library at University of Maryland. 5. Linda Broussard, Chief Community Officer, SLA 6. Jay Bhatt, Information Services librarian W. W. Hagerty Library, DrexelUniversity. 7. Jack W. Plunkett CEO, Plunkett Research Ltd. 8. Rebecca B. Vargha, Past President SLA, University of North Carolina, USA. 9. Jane Macoustra, Tai- Pan Research, U.K. 10. Rajwant S.Chilana, Ph.D. Asso.Professor of Lib. Admn & South Asian Studies Librarian, Univ.ofIllinois,USA. 11. Dr. S Majumdar, Librarian, Universityof Delhi, Delhi. 12. Dr. H.K.Kaul, Director, DELNET, Delhi. 13. Dr. Subhash Deshmukh, Librarian, I P University, Delhi. 14. Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, Delhi 15. Dr. Krishan Lal, NPL, Delhi. 16. Mr. Sudhir Arora, Librarian, IGNOU, Delhi. 17. Mr. G K Manjunath, Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai. 18. Dr. Iswara Bhatt, BITS, Pilani. 19. Dr. Jagtar Singh, Head and Dean, PunjabiUniversity, Patiala. 20. Dr. R C Gaur, Director, IGNCA, Delhi For further information, please contact: P.K.Jain Organizing Secretary Conference Secretariat ICoASL 2008 C/o Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI-110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463; 27666364; 27666367 Fax: 91-11-27667463; 91-11-27667410 Cell: 09899110787 Email: asiansla(a)gmail.com Email: asianchaptersla(a)yahoo.com http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html Lead Sponsor / Platinum Gold Sponsor Tata Consultancy Services Dow Jones Silver sponsor and Media Partner Silver Sponsor ISI Emerging Markets IEEE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Paper submission to World Digital Libraries: An International Journal
by Debal Chandra Kar 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

The Editor of World Digital Libraries: An International Journal (WDL) invites Papers for the December 2008 and June 2009 issue. World Digital Libraries: An International Journal is a peer reviewed bi-annual journal on digital libraries. The first issue of this journal has just been published. Content can be found at http://bookstore.teriin.org/journal_inside.php?material_id=477&qty=1. You are requested to subscribe the same or recommend to your library to subscribe. The second issue will be published in December 2008. The aim of the journal is to advance the theory and practice of acquisition, organization, management and dissemination of digital information on a sustainable basis. The journal will seek quality research papers that present original theoretical approaches as well as experimental case studies related to digital library development and maintenance. In doing so, the journal will keep readers abreast with the current developments in the field. The journal will include articles, reviews, current developments, and case studies dealing with § theoretical and methodological issues that relate to the interrelationships among electronic resources management, digital preservation, multiple access, multilinguality, copyright issues and security aspects; § initiatives taken towards digitization through lucid case studies; § current developments across the globe; and § dialogues between the scientific community and society at large. The journal will be having global coverage with local focus and would provide a platform for decision-makers, planners, consultants, library and information science professionals to share their experiences. It will also facilitate dialogue among the digital library communities. Articles and reviews should examine concepts, analyses, new approaches, and techniques pertaining to this field. Case studies covering new initiatives, as well as procedural breakthroughs of important issues in the digital library field would be included. Book reviews will cover recent books in the field, reviewed by an independent reviewer. All submissions will be peer-reviewed using the criteria of originality, accuracy, and quality of contribution in these fields. The journal will also provide an update on topical developments in the field; notes on important breakthroughs; information on forthcoming conferences, workshops, seminars and relevant events; and highlight activities of national and international importance in the field. We would like to request all of you to submit paper for the same to dckar(a)teri.res.in address below. Editor-in-Chief: Prof N Balakrishnan, Professor & Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India Editor Debal C Kar, Fellow, TERI, New Delhi Editorial Board: Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET, India Prof. José Luis Borbinha, INESC-ID - Information Systems Group, Engineering School, Lisbon Technical University, Portugal Prof. Daniel Chandran PhD, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Prof. Ching-chih Chen PhD, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmond College, USA Dr Gobinda Chowdhury, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, UK Dr P R Goswami, Director, National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, Prof. Alan Hopkinson, Head of Library Systems, Learning Resources, The Sheppard Library, Middlesex University, UK Prof. Ee-Peng Lim, PhD, School of Information Systems, Singapore Management University, Singapore Prof. Gary Marchionini, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA Dr. A. Lakshmana Moorthy, Director, Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre, India Dr Usha Mujoo-Munshi, Librarian, Indian Institute of Public Administration, India Prof. Dr Erich J Neuhold, Professor, Computer Science, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Research Studios Austria, University of Vienna, Austria Prof. Paul Nieuwenhuysen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Mr John Paschoud, Information Systems Engineer of the Library, London School of Economics, UK Dr. A.R.D. Prasad, Documentation Research & Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, India Prof. Dr Michael Seadle, Director, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany Dr. V N Shuka, Director (Application), CDAC, India Prof. Ingeborg Torvik Sølvberg PhD, Dept. of Computer and Information Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Prof. M G Sreekumar Phd, Librarian, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, India. Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto, Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies, University of Tsukuba, Japan Prof. P. Tapio Varis Ph.D. , Acting President, Global University System., Unesco Chair in global eLearning with applications to multiple domains, Professor and Chair of Media Education, University of Tampere, Finland Prof. Shalini R. Urs PhD, Executive Director, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, India Prof. Om Vikas PhD, Director, ABV Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, India Prof Ian H. Witten PhD, Department of Computer Science, University of Waikato, New Zealand Thanking you and with personal regards Yours sincerely, Debal C Kar, Fellow 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 dckar(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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Open Knowledge Society Gaining Momentum
by Sukhdev Singh 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

Dear Friends You might have noticed that Open Knowledge Society (http://www.oksociety.in) has started gaining momentum. I have been informed that Open Journal System (OJS) has been installed on its server (http://www.ojs.oksociety.in) and is ready to host journals. The OKSociety would benefit from your suggestions and participation. Please do come forward with your suggestions and advice. --Sukhdev Singh. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Australian innovation report recommends Open Access to research outputs
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Stevan Harnad <amsciforum(a)GMAIL.COM> To: AMERICAN-SCIENTIST-OPEN-ACCESS-FORUM(a)LISTSERVER.SIGMAXI.ORG Sent: Wednesday, 10 September, 2008 23:52:37 Subject: Australian innovation report recommends Open Access to research outputs The Australian minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Kim Carr spoke about this report in a speech released yesterday. Full text here. It is embodied in a series of recommendations aimed at unlocking public information and content, including the results of publicly funded research. The review panel recommends making this material available under a creative commons licence through: machine searchable repositories, especially for scientific papers and data and the internet, where it would be freely available to the world. ...The arguments for stepping out first on open access are the same as the arguments for stepping out first on emissions trading – the more willing we are to show leadership on this, we more chance we have of persuading other countries to reciprocate. This speech reflects a number of recommendations in the report: Recommendation 7.7: Australia should establish a National Information Strategy to optimise the flow of information in the Australian economy. The fundamental aim of a National Information Strategy should be to: ·utilise the principles of targeted transparency and the development of auditable standards to maximise the flow of information in private markets about product quality; and ·maximise the flow of government generated information, research, and content for the benefit of users (including private sector resellers of information). Recommendation 7.8: Australian governments should adopt international standards of open publishing as far as possible. Material released for public information by Australian governments should be released under a creative commons licence. Recommendation 7.9: Funding models and institutional mandates should recognise the research and innovation role and contributions of cultural agencies and institutions responsible for information repositories, physical collections or creative content and fund them accordingly. Recommendation 7.10: A specific strategy for ensuring the scientific knowledge produced in Australia is placed in machine searchable repositories be developed and implemented using public funding agencies and universities as drivers. Recommendation 7.14: To the maximum extent practicable, information, research and content funded by Australian governments including national collections should be made freely available over the internet as part of the global public commons. This should be done whilst the Australian Government encourages other countries to reciprocate by making their own contributions to the global digital pubic commons.. ________________________________ As ROARMAP indicates, the world leader in Open Access, both in time and in absolute size, is indisputably the United Kingdom: A UK Parliamentary Select Committee was the world's first governmental recommendation to mandate OA, in 2004. However, the UK government, under pressure from the publishing lobby, did not accept its own committee's recommendation. Nevertheless, six of the seven RCUK research funding councils went on to mandate OA anyway. The UK now has a total of 18 university and funder OA mandates (including the world's first OA mandate at Southampton's School of Electronics and Computer Science in 2003). Australia, however, adopted the world's first university-wide OA mandate in 2004, and with its current total of 7 mandates along with this vigorous governmental support from Minister Carr, Australia is the world's relative, if not absolute leader in OA, by size as well as timing. And it is about to consolidate that leadership with an international Open Access and Research Conference in Brisbane next week, convened by Tom Cochrane, the DVC who engineered the world's first university OA mandate. By way of comparison, the US, the country with the world's largest research output, has only five OA mandates (though that includes one from the NIH, the world's biggest biomedical research funder, as well as Faculty mandates from Harvard and Stanford).. Universities are the sleeping giants, and the council of the European Universities Association (EUA) has unanimously recommended the adoption of an OA mandate by its 791 member universities in 46 countries -- but that mandate has not been adopted yet (although Professor Bernard Rentier, Rector of University of Liege is working on it, withEurOpenScholar). But Australia looks poised now to be the one that sets all the dominoes falling worldwide. Stevan Harnad American Scientist Open Access Forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding eligibility for assistant librarian
by vinod mishra 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Recently IIT Bombay has announced one post of assistant librarian whose details are as follows. My question is out of two different types of qualification which one is realy satisfying the job requrments, i think first one. So my question is how the second qualification is satisfying the job requirments? ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (1 postreserved for OBC) The candidate should be well conversant with various activities of an Academic Library, such as procurement and processing of books and periodicals, supervision of special collections, maintenance of Library materials, reprography, binding unit etc. and providing assistance to general library administration. Experience, and knowledge of modern information handling tools, knowledge of any foreign language such as German, French or Russian will be added qualification. Essential Qualification/Experience : Master's degree in Library Science/Information science/Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record. At least 7 years experience in a responsible capacity in a University level Library. Candidates should be familiar with usage of Library software and have experience in library computerisation. OR Master's degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade with Bachelor's degree in Library science/Information science/Documentations or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade plus a consistently good academic record. Candidates should be familiar with usage of Library software and have experience in library computerisation. Scale of Pay : Rs.800027513500 (Total emoluments on the minimum of the scale excluding HRA is Rs.17940/per month) Age Limit : Preferably below 40 years Regards Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Inforamtion Assistant -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ProQuest and Google Strike Deal To Digitize Newspaper Pages
by Mallikarjun 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

Dear All, ProQuest and search giant Google have reached an agreement to digitize millions of pages of content from ProQuest’s vast newspaper microfilm archives, Google deal aims to create searchable electronic versions of smaller newspapers otherwise unlikely to be digitized, making them available on the open web via Google’s News archive search." http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6595862.html ________________________________________________________________:-) Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library IIM, Ahemadabad ...The Future is here, Its just unevenly distributed..... http://curiouslib.blogspot.com/ Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- 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 Reference Librarian at Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi
by Seth, Renu 12 Sep '08

12 Sep '08

Vacancy Announcement Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Delhi invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian. Max Mueller Bhavan is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The library provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany. Responsibilities: Ø Provide reference services about Germany Ø Cataloguing and classification of library collection Ø Participate in collection development Ø Promote library resources and services Ø Prepare library newsletter and other promotional material Ø Maintain the library website Ø Maintain address databases Ø Provide assistance in organization of international conferences and seminars as well as staff training programmes Ø Carry out day to day office administration Requirements: Ø Master's degree from an accredited library school Ø Minimum of two years professional experience Ø Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ø Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an advantage Ø Competence in using new technology as a research tool Ø Profound knowledge of computer applications Ø Initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team environment Ø Strong commitment to public service Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by September 25, 2008 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with two professional references to Renu Seth, Chief Librarian, Max Mueller Bhavan, 3, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001 Tel: (011) 23329506 email: seth(a)delhi.goethe.org Visit our web site at www.goethe.de/newdelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digitisation of old books and journals
by Susmita Chakraborty 12 Sep '08

12 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Greetings to you all. Those of you have done digitisation work in your libraries pl tell me the background details: 1. How the documents to be digitised were chosen 2. How the vendor was selected 3. The Costing per page 4. The Basic process(es) done (tiff/processed tiff or PDF or other) 5. What were the search options- keyword/abstract/fulltext,etc. 6. Metada chosen- DCM/any other? 7. Total time taken 8. No of documents/pages covered 9. Name of some vendors, etc. Pl answer to my queries personally through email if possible. Thanks & regards. Ms. Susmita Chakraborty Bengal Engineering and Science University Official Email: susmita.chakraborty(a)becs.ac.in Personal Email: susmitachakraborty94(a)gmai.com Personal Blog:http://susmita-besu.blogspot.com/ --------- Please support: MANAS - a society for mentally disturbed persons their family and friends (http://www.geocities.com/manas_teghari/) -- 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
by Dr.D.P Prathap 12 Sep '08

12 Sep '08

Dear colleagues We need FULL TEXT of the following articles for a project work. Please provide if available OR the source/s. 1. Besemer, H. and Veerman, I. 'Agricultural information on the Internet: what is out there and how to find it.' IAALD Quarterly Bulletin 40 (2/3), 1995, pp. 61-67. 2. Stoker, D. and Cooke, A. 'Using the Internet to co-ordinate the provision of agricultural information in the UK.' IAALD Quarterly Bulletin 41(2), 1996, pp. 196-200. 3.Freidrich, H. and Pohlman, J.M. 'The German Agricultural Information Network Deutsches Agrarinformationsnetz (DAINet) – goals, state of the art and future perspectives.' IAALD Quarterly Bulletin 42 (3/4), 1997, p. 146. 4.Judy, J.R., Mangstl, A. and Le Hunte Ward, F. 'WAICENT, World Agricultural Information Cen- tre: FAO's information gateway.' IAALD Quarterly Bulletin 42 (3/4), 1997, pp. 136-145. 5.Maltha, D.J. 'Information needs in agriculture.' IAALD Quarterly Bulletin 10(2), 1972, pp.170-177. Thankng you Yours Sincerely Librarian Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore 641 007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Study articles- Reg.
by Murali dharan 12 Sep '08

12 Sep '08

Dear All, We need the research publication in eye care or public health in India. 1.I need only done any study regarding this. 2.I need only research publications Please provide the relevant articles With regards V.Muralidharan, Librarian, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore 641 014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library 2.0 Functionality with new materials delivery
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Auto-Graphics announced further advancement in the Library 2.0 movement with the introduction of Lib2Home, a preference tracking and alerting system within the AGent VERSO integrated library system that can be used by libraries to implement home delivery programs, a nationwide trend that allows libraries to improve and simplify the materials holding and transfer process and provides patrons with access to library materials without needing to leave home. For more information browse: http://www.librarytechnology.org/ Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job vacancy
by Mr. Siva Chidambaram 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Dear Forum Please refer our web sit http://www.nipfp.org.in/addlib09.pdf for the advertisement regarding the Assistant Library and Information Officer (ALIO) post. Kindly circulate through this forum for our professionals. Thanking you S.Siva Chidambaram Senior Library & Information Officer National Institute of Public Finance and Policy 18/2 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area Near J.N.U. East Gate, New Delhi - 110067 India Phone:91-11-26569303,26569780,26569784 Email: schidambaram(a)nipfp.org.in sivanipfp(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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Librarian’s Culture Forum
by Byanktesh Narain Singh 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

*(Request to publish it in your LIS-Forum)* *Press briefing* *Librarian's Culture Forum* is a registered society for the Library and Information Science Professionals. This forum was registered in 2002 under the Society Registration Act, 1860. The main objectives of this forum are to extend all cooperation for the welfare of library professionals and library community. *The general body meeting of this forum was held on September 9, 2008* at National Museum Institute, Janpath, New Delhi. The General election of this forum was held to elect the office bearers. The followings are elected unanimously: *President* *Prof. J.L.Sardana* Prof. J.L. Sardana is former Head Delhi University Library Science Department. He was also President of Indian Library Association. Prof Sardana was only the second Indian to become vice president of International Federation *for Information and Documentation (FID)* Hague, Holland. *Vice President* Dr. P.R. Goswami, Director, National Social Science Documentation Centre, New Delhi *General Secretary* Dr. Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, University of Delhi. *Executive Secretary* Dr. N.K. Bar, Library & Information Officer, Election Commission of India *Assistant Secretary* Sh. Ram Lok Sharma *Public Relation Officer* * * DR. B.N. Singh, Librarian, National Museum Institute, Janpath, New Delhi. *Treasurer* Sh. C.S.Saxena *Executive Members*: 1. Prof. P.B.Mangla 2. Dr. (Mrs) Anjana Chattopadhyay 3. Mrs. Raj Grover 4. Dr. S.S. Dhaka 5. Dr. (Mrs.) Neela Jagnnathan 6. Mr. Kumar Sanjay 7. Mr. D.K. Ahuja Sent by Dr. B. N. Singh (PRO of *Librarian's Culture Forum)* Librarian National Museum Institute Janpath New Delhi Tel. 23012988 (M) 9312919313 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2008 Emerald AIMA Research Fund Award
by Rajneesh Rajpal 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

2008 Emerald/AIMA Indian Management Research Fund Award Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for the social good in India Call for proposals <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> This year, Emerald and the AIMA - All India Management Association - are delighted to offer a research grant for a Indian project in the field of management research. The award will offer £3,000 (US$5,861 equivalent) to fund the winning research project. Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for mainland India. Eligibility <http://www.aima-ind.org/> At least one member of the research team must be based in India. Judging criteria Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the criteria below. The research must: * Be of significance, and in particular, illustrate how it will benefit the social good. * Demonstrate originality and innovation. * Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application. * Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology. * Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice. Application requirements Each proposal must be submitted using the online application form at: http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/aima.htm <http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/aima.htm> The following documents will be required electronically: * A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists, if provided do NOT count to the 2,000 word total). * A covering letter containing full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number/s and e-mail address) for all researchers involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the main point of contact. The 2,000-word summary must: * Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent. * State clearly the methodology (ies) applied and explicitly describes the research process. * State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible application. * Specify the expected timescales of the research process. * Outline projected costs and total research grant required. Please address any questions, to: Rajneesh Rajpal Country Manager Emerald Group Publishing Ltd 301,Vikas Surya Shopping Mall, Mangalam Place , Sector -3, Rohini Delhi -110085 Tel no. +91-11-27948437-38 E-mail - rrajpal(a)emeraldinsight.com <mailto:rrajpal@emeraldinsight.com> OR Ruth Heppenstall External Relations Assistant Emerald Group Publishing Limited Howard House Wagon Lane Bingley BD16 1WA United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1274 777700 Fax: +44 (0)1274 785200 E-mail: rheppenstall(a)emeraldinsight.com Key dates The closing date for applications is 31 December 2008. Winners will be announced in March 2009. Last year's winner Last year Emerald was delighted to receive almost 50 research proposals of outstanding quality. The winning research proposal was "Ethnocentric tendencies of Indian consumers - Impact on preference for domestic versus foreign products <http://info.emeraldinsight.com/research/awards/2007_aims_summary.htm> " by Dr Binod Agarwal (Director, TALEEM Research Foundation, Ahmedabad) in conjunction with Archana Kumar (PhD Candidate, University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Dr Ann Fairhurst (Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and Dr Youn-Kyung Kim (Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville). Hope the same will be of your interest. It would be a pleasure indeed to reply your any query with regard to the same. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Open for IASLIC 23rd National Seminar
by Mailing List Admin 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:37:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> Registration Open for IASLIC 23rd National Seminar On Library Profession in Search of a New Paradigm December 10� 13, 2008 � Theme : Library Profession In Search Of A New Paradigm Date : December 10-13, 2008 Venue : Bose Institute, Kolkata Registration Open � Students / Retired Persons (Non Residential) Rs 800.00 Students / Retired Persons (Residential in Dormitories) Rs 1100.00 Students / Retired Persons (Residential in Guest House with minimum amenities) Rs 1300.00 � Individual� (Non Residential) Rs 1000.00 Individual� (Residential in Dormitories) Rs 1300.00 Individual� (Residential in Guest House with minimum amenities) Rs 1500.00 � Deputed (Non Residential) Rs 2000.00 Deputed (Residential in Dormitories) Rs 2300.00 Deputed (Residential in Guest House) Rs 2500.00 � Accompanying family member (Non Residential) Rs 1000.00 per head Accompanying family member (Residential in Dormitory)) Rs 1300.00 per head Accompanying family member (Residential in Guest House) Rs 1500.00 per head � �For details: Dr Arun Chakraborty, General Secretary INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES (IASLIC) P-291, CIT SCHEME NO. 6M, KANKURGACHI, KOLKATA 700 054 IASLIC Phone : (033) 2362-9651 Website : http:// www.iaslic1955.org, �e-mail : iaslic(a)vsnl.net Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk@yahoo.com,��(M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54

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E-News Paper Reader
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Plastic logic electronic news paper with a light weight plastic, large portable screen is developed by E Ink Corporation. It constantly updated the latest news. The device which is as yet unnamed, uses the same technology as the Sony E reader and Amazon.coms Kindle, a highly legible black and white display. The detailed report appeared in "The Hindu", Bengaluru Edition on 09/09/2008. Original report was appeared in "The New york Times" recently. Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CERN Document Server (Big Bang in Publication)
by Naveen M 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Respected All, Fallow the below mentioned link to get some of the world's top research publications in the field of physics and its allied subjects from the reproducer of the The Big Bang you are right CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research . It is one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research. Its business is fundamental physics, finding out what the Universe is made of and how it works. At CERN, the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments are used to study the basic constituents of matter — the fundamental particles. By studying what happens when these particles collide, physicists learn about the laws of Nature. CERN Document Server had Over 800,000 bibliographic records, including 360,000 fulltext documents, of interest to people working in particle physics and related areas.Covers preprints, articles, books, journals, photographs, and much more. http://cdsweb.cern.ch/?ln=en and visit this link for CERN library http://library.cern.ch/ -- Naveen C.M. IKM Trainee National Center For Science Information, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalooru-12. E-mail: naveencm(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Cell - 9740349997 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening in Library of Congress
by Charu Mathur 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Respected Friends, I would like to draw the attention of all worthy friends on following opening in Law Library,Library of Congress . *Program Specialist (Vacancy #:080241) * S-11 - Law Library- $58,206.00- $75,669.00 Opening Date: 08-AUG-08 Closing Date: 26-SEP-08 Availability: Open to all Assists the Special Assistant for Outreach and Development in his/her efforts in support of the Law Library???s outreach/development efforts. Performs assigned tasks or guided projects necessary to facilitate development and promotion efforts. Actively supports the Special Assistant???s efforts in promoting the services of the Law Library to Congress and other constituencies, and to maintain its prestige and stature as the National Law Library, and increasing its presence in the international legal research and law library communities. The incumbent reports directly to, and acts in a confidential capacity with, the Special Assistant to the Law Librarian (Outreach and Development). For detail of Application Form, please go the following link-- http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=74628167&AVSDM=2008%2D08%2D… Application Information<http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=1305367> *Librarian (Law) (Vacancy #:080252) * GS-11 - Law Library- $58,206.00- $75,669.00 Opening Date: 03-SEP-08 Closing Date: 03-OCT-08 Availability: Open to all The Law Library of Congress seeks a legal research/reference librarian with education and experience (1) providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clients in a large law library or similar legal information organization; (2) creating and organizing web content; and (3) developing and managing legal and legislative electronic resources. Qualified candidates with both Juris Doctor and Masters in Library/Information Science degrees from accredited universities with appropriate training and experience are strongly encouraged to apply. For detail of Application Form, please go the following link-- http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=75368226&AVSDM=2008%2D09%2D… Application Information<http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=1329140> *The Law Librarian of Congress (Vacancy #:080256) * SL-0905 - Law Library- $114,468.00- $158,500.00 Opening Date: 14-AUG-08 Closing Date: 14-OCT-08 Availability: Open to all The Law Librarian of Congress oversees overall operations of the Law Library of Congress, a Service unit of the Library of Congress. The Law Library of Congress serves the reference and research needs of the United States Congress, Federal Judiciary, Executive Branch agencies, and the bar. The Law Library houses, maintains, and develops the largest and most comprehensive collection of legal materials in the world, including a vast collection of rare items from throughout the world. Through its Reading Room, and increasingly via alternate means of contact/communication, the Law Library serves the reference and research needs of its growing constituency. For detail of Application Form, please go the following link-- http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=74831796&AVSDM=2008%2D08%2D… Application Information<http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=1311994> Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Accredeited Universities
by Charu Mathur 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Respected Friend, Greetings for the day. With the help of following links, one can get the information of UGS Accredited Indian Universities------ 1. State-Wise List of Universities in India (UGC Recognised and NAAC accredited) http://www.educationobserver.com/resources/universsities/ 2. List of universities in India http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_India Beside above I may request my friends to visit on following link ---------- http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/2008/05/higher-education-status-in-i… Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required Information
by samir jalal 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Hi, I need information on "List of UGC approved & Accredited universities statewise (State, Central, Deemed, Open, Institute of National Importance etc) with their corresponding websites. Once it was there in UGC website but the link is not working now. Is there any other source? with regards, Samir Kumar Jalal Asst. Librarian, BIT Mesra ----- Original Message ---- From: Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> To: samir jalal <jalal_gtz(a)yahoo.co.in> Sent: Monday, 8 September, 2008 9:45:44 PM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Reference Details is Needed for Citation Thanks for your quick response. I will try to connect him. Get an email ID as yourname(a)ymail.com or yourname(a)rocketmail.com. Click here http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Corporation Bank Invites applications for Librarian, Mangalore.Last Date: 15.09.08
by sri priya 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Corporation Bank Head Office, Mangaladevi Temple Road, P.B. No. 88, Pandeshwar, Mangalore – 575 001. Corporation Bank Invites applications for the following post: Librarian: 01 Post Qualification: M.Lib. Science or Equivalent with computer knowledge. Experience: 8-10 years in a library of repute of which at least 5 years as in-charge of the Library/ Administration. Monthly Remuneration: Upto Rs.20000/- Last Date: 15.09.08 For full details please visit the official website of Corporation Bank http://www.corpbank.com Click above link to visit the official website of Corporation Bank Vacancy details click above link to download full details of above posts http://currentvacancy.blogspot.com/2008/08/recruitment-of-librarian-in-corp… Regards, S.Sripriya -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library furniture agency
by Sh. Jitendra N. Dash 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Dear Members, Recently our library is shifted to a new building where new setup wil be done. So we need library furniture with proper standard. If any of you could help me providing the address and phone number of agencies who are suppling. Thanks, Jitendra Narayan Dash Library & Information Services National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) Dwaraka, New Delhi 110 077, India Phone-25365904 e-mail:jn_dash@yahoo.co.in Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- 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
by Dr.D.P Prathap 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

Dear Colleagues We need information regarding different Indian BRANDS of the following equipments and their contact details, if any.If any one has the information, please provide. 1. Spiral / wiro / thermal binder 2. Document laminator 3. Roatar trimmer Yours Sincerely Librarian Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore 641 007 ============================== (D.PUTHIRA PRATHAP) OFFICER IN-CHARGE, LIBRARY SUGARCANE BREEDING INSTITUTE, COIMBATORE – 641 007. INDIA PHONE: 91-422-2472621; FAX: 91-422-2472923 www.sugarcane-breeding.tn.nic.in sbilibrary(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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Vacany-GMR Group
by Omana 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Dear All GMR Group (Bangalore) is looking for Executive-Documentation Centre. Qualification and skills 1. BSc + BLISc/ MLISc 2. Minimum one year working experience in library/documentation centre 3. Good computer knowledge 4. Good communication skills 5. Knowledge on any of the Document Management System(DMS) will be an added advantage Interested can send resume to omana.k(a)gmrgroup.in Regards Omana K GMR Group -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats to Dr. Harish Chandra
by A.Manimekalai 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Hello Professionals, It is very happy to note that Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian IIT have received Silver Rolling Trophy for being selected as Best Maintained Library( IIT Madras) in Colleges for the year 2007 in the 54th Anniversary Celebrations of The Mylapore Academy(regd) , A Premier Social Service Organisation. Dr. Harish Chandra Sir, We all are very happy and very much glad about this honour. Hearty Congrats! With Best wishes & Prayers for extending your best services to LIS professionals. Thanks, Dr.A. Manimekalai, Asst. Librarian ( Sr. Sc) Faculty of Engg. & Tech. Librrary Annamalai University Annamalainagar- 608 002. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies in Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak
by Vinod Singh 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Librarian (16400-22400): 1UR 2. Incharge Library Campus School (3050-4590): 1 UR Last date:30 September, 2008. For more details click the site: http://www.mdurohtak.com/upload/Advt_No_42008.pdf With Love Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) 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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Article request from the journal Biotropica
by Abdunnasar. A 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Dear Colleagues, One of our Scientists is in need of the following article. Journal title: Biotropica Article title: Metal reservoir in a red mangrove forest. Volume: 22 No.4 Year: 1990 Page numbers: 339-345 If any Library subscribes to this journals, we wish to get a soft copy / photocopy. Any help in this regard is highly appreciated. Abdunnasar. A Centre for Earth Science Studies Library Akkulam, Thuruvikkal (PO) Thiruvananthapuram 695 031 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job vacany at an engineering college - Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh
by Sridhar K 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Dear All, Openings for Asst Librarian-(1)and Library Assistant(1) in Aryabhata Institute of Technology and Science Near Maheshwaram 'X" Roads, MohabatNagar, RR Dist. Andhra pradesh www.aryabhata-its.ac.in Asst Librarian - B.Lib I.Sc- First Class With good knowledge on Computers Library Asst - CLISc - working knowledge on computers required Interested candidates may submit the softcopy of their respective CV to the undersigned. Send you resume to kanakanala(a)gmail.com K SRIDHAR REDDY Contact No. 9849689909 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reference Details is Needed for Citation
by Badan Barman 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Respected All, I have consulted one article by name "Subject gateways: The clever way to information" by Pankas Kumar Das in writing my thesis. In order to pay homage to the article I would like to cite the paper in my reference page. But the paper I have downloaded lacks sufficient details to cite it in the reference page. I also forgot from where I have downloaded the paper. I also tried many search engine including Google to retrieved the full reference, but all results in a failure. The authors Email address that is pankajdas128(a)hotmail.com is also not working (The Author was a student of DRTC, at that time). So hereby I would like to request all of you or the Author to provide me sufficient details to cite the paper in my reference page. I am following APA citation style. So, if the article is published in journal, please provide the following information Name of the Journal: Volume No: Issue No: Year: Page No: If the article is published in seminar/conference procedding, please provide the following information Name of the Seminar: Name of the Seminar Proceedings: Dates of the Seminar: Seminar Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Year of Publication: Page Number: -- 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, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(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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National Portal for teachers
by Charu Mathur 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Respected Friends, On the occasion of Teachers day, Smt. Pratibha Patil, President of India has launched a unique portal for teachers. Azim Premji Foundation with the collaboration of Knowledge Commission has developed this portal. This is an initiative taken by any govt body to bring together the school teachers community on one platform, so that they can share their expertise and views. Currently this is available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada . The initial phase of the portal envisages a space for teachers to express their ideas and share their thoughts on any subject that touches their professional lives. Phase one involves the uploading of material created by and for teachers in five languages (Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada). These will be short articles written by teachers on subjects of their choice including classroom practice, their experiences in school and ideas that they tried to experiment on. This Phase also envisages the beginnings of a district-wise directory of resource organizations working in education - this will help teachers gain access to material and people in their own geographic area. During the subsequent phases of the portal, teachers will continue to contribute their thoughts. Links will be provided to websites of other organizations, institutions and people to provide access for teachers. Resource material (articles, policy documents, manuals, tools and modules) by experts in the field will be made available on the portal either directly or through links. Teachers will be able to interact with each other and post questions and opinions. The number of languages offered by the portal will gradually increase until all Indian languages are covered. The Home Page will also feature a "Teacher of the Month" in recognition of special efforts. This portal will offer resources related to education perspectives (Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Economics), classroom practice (Principles of Pedagogy, Pedagogy of Language, Science, Mathematics, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, EVS, Art, Music, Dance, Sports) including manuals, activities, modules, tools etc. Subject Content (Language, Science, Mathematics, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, EVS, Art, Music, Dance, Sports) Stories, Songs, Games that teachers can use in class, reading resources (including links to other websites/portals/on line library), research information and specific case studies. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/PoliticsNation/President_Patil_lau… Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Unique solution for deleted data
by Charu Mathur 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Respected Friends, Here is very good and informative news for all. Now we can recover all accidently deleted digital photos and files with in minute. "Diskeeper Solutions" has developed unique software "Undelete 2009" which will have same features. This also allows its user to view and preview files before recovery, so that right one can be recovered. The key features of this software are------------- * Recovery Bin captures all deleted files * Search Disk allows users to seek and recover accidentally deleted files easily. * Version Protection for Microsoft Office Files provides instant recovery of earlier or saved over versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. * InvisiTasking processing technology performs Undelete s operations with zero overhead to ensure no performance hit. * SecureDelete 2.0 an electronic data shredder, ensuring confidential files and file remnants are permanently erased and unrecoverable. * Emergency Undelete recovers files deleted before installing Undelete 2009. Source: http://computing.in.msn.com/articles/article.aspx?cp- documentid=1657287 Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Medical Wiki Backed by Prominent Colleges Will Go Live by Year's End
by Vimal Kumar 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 5, 2008 Medpedia, a new online medical encyclopedia to be written and edited by a collaborative group of thousands, with support from several leading medical schools, is calling for volunteers. But not everyone will be accepted. Only those who hold an M.D. or Ph.D. in a biomedical field need apply. That is one way in which the ambitious project, which plans to go live by the end of this year, hopes to set itself apart from existing medical Web sites. http://chronicle.com/free/v55/i02/02a01702.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medium=en -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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Urgent Opening- Library Science
by rahul 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Dear All, Openings for Library Trainees in Centre for Media Studies Research House New Delhi 110017 No. of Post : 4 Stipend : Rs. 2500/- PM Duration : Three Months Eligibility : Essential :B.Lib I.Sc. With good command over English Desirable : knowledge of other languages of urdu,Malyalam,Telgu,Gujrati,Marathi,Oriya,Bengali will be additional advantage Interested candidates may submit the softcopy of their respective CV to the undersigned. Send you resume to rahul(a)cmsindia.org Rahul Thakur Librarian CMS Research House Saket New Delhi 110017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vivekanand Library to impart Professional training
by Charu Mathur 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Bhopal, Sept 4: After closure of the British Library, Swami Vivekanand Library has started the effort of renovation of other libraries. Keeping this purpose in mind the Library has taken decision to start training programme. This training programme started from Sep 15 has been prepared for students of library Science, Librarians of city. The Librarians working in city will be skilled in whole Library management by this training and will convert its Library to ultramodern Library. Students after getting practical experience from this training will get job in the best libraries of the country. In this training besides subjects related to Library Science training will be given of all modern Library concepts. The training will include Book selection, Book processing, Automation, Books arrangement and maintenance, Counter management, Event management, Customer Care, Marketing of Information product, Media Relations, and IT Management. First time training will be imparted on original software and original database used in Library. While most of the institute of the country imparts training on demo software and proxy database for saving from this risk. Team of four trainers under the leadership of Junior Manager of Library Laxmi Sharan Mishra will prepare trainees. These employees of British Library will trend professionals in the fields of their specialisation. This training will be of one month in which two sessions of 15-15 days will be held. In the beginning 15 days trainees will be given basic training and in later 15 days they will take on job training. After completing this training trainees will be provided certificate from Chairman of Swami Vivekanand Library. At the time of recruitment in this Library in future weightage will be given to persons who have got this training. Those desirous of taking training can send their application anytime in Library. 4 best applicants will be selected for every month. They will have to deposit fixed fee of this training. The training of first batch will be started from September 16. Source- http://www.centralchronicle.com/20080905/0509022.htm Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Teacher's Day
by UPENDRA PANDYA 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Dear All, Wishing all the Faculty Members of Library & Information Science Department A Very Happy Teacher's Day� Thank you for making us 'what we are today' !!! Indian Teacher's Day History History and origin of Teacher's Day in India is related to Dr. Radhakrishnan. India has been celebrating Teacher's Day on 5th of September since 1962. 5th of September is the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan, a philosopher and a teacher par excellence. Some of his students and friends approached him and requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday. In reply, Dr, Radhakrishnan said, "instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my proud privilege if September 5th is observed as Teacher's day". The request showed Dr.Radhakrishnan's love for the teaching profession. From then onwards, his birthday is observed as Teacher's Day in India. All this lead to Teachers Day origin in India.On this day, we gratefully remember the great educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. His dream was that "Teachers should be the best minds in the country". Hence, Teachers' Day is very important for all our people, as the teachers act as foundation for creating responsible citizens.It is said that an average teacher teaches, a good teacher explains, a superior teacher illustrates, and a great teacher both learns and inspires students. We can never thank our teachers enough for their efforts. Teacher's Day is celebrated to show our acknowledgment and recognition of the hard work put in by our teachers towards our development. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan President of India Late Dr. S Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888, at Tiruttani, forty miles to the Northeast of Madras, in South India. His early years were spent in Tiruttani and Tirupati, both famous as pilgrim centers. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Arts from Madras University. In April 1909, he was appointed to the Department of Philosophy at the Madras Presidency College. From then onwards, he was engaged in the serious study of Indian philosophy and religion, and was a teacher of Philosophy.1918, Doctor Radha Krishnan was appointed Professor of Philosophy in the University of Mysore. Three years later, he was appointed to the most important philosophy chair in India, King George V Chair of Mental and Moral Science in the University of Calcutta. Dr. Radhakrishnan represented University of Calcutta at the Congress of the Universities of the British Empire in June 1926 and the International Congress of Philosophy at the Harvard University in September 1926.In 1929, Dr. Radhakrishnan was invited to take the post vacated by Principal J. Estin Carpenter in Manchester College, Oxford.From 1936-39, Dr. Radhakrishnan was the Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at Oxford University. In 1939, he was elected Fellow of the British Academy. From 1939-48, he was the Vice-Chancellor of the Banaras Hindu University. He later held offices that dealt with India's national and international affairs. He was the leader of the Indian delegation to UNESCO during 1946-52. He was the Ambassador of India to U.S.S.R. during 1949-52.He was the Vice-President of India from 1952-1962 and the President, General Conference of UNESCO from 1952-54. He held the office of the Chancellor, University of Delhi, from 1953-62. In 1962, Dr. Radhakrishnan became the President of India. And from May 1962 to May 1967, he served as the President of India. Vandan, Upendra PandyaProfessional Assistant - SeniorVikram Sarabhai LibraryIndian Institute of ManagementAHMEDABAD 380 015Mobile: 9879301847E-Mail : upendra(a)iimahd.ernet.in _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Biblio details
by Kamlesh Goel 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

My dear Friends Hello! My esteem user wants to know the availability and biblio details of the following books: 1. Sairaikia Language of Central Punjab. By C. Schakle 2. Sairaiki Mirsiya. By C. Schakle 3. From Wuch to Southern Lahnda. By C. Schakle Availability of "Journal of the Asiatic Society" Vol XLVII (4) 2005 Eagerly waiting for your reply. Thanks -------k. Goel Kamlesh Goel NASSDOC, ICSSR -------k. Goel -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University of Michigan Libraries' new technology blog
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Dear Friends, The Library Information Technology Division at the University of Michigan Libraries has created a new blog. Entitled *BLT* the Blog for Library Technology will serve as a way to publicize the technological innovations occurring at the library. You can sign up for a free friend account in order to participate in new technology blog. Source: http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/itbloggingsection/2008/05/university-of-m.… Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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4Ps of Marketing Management formula for library services
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Dear Friends, *4Ps* of Marketing Management formula for library services: 1. Purge (destroy) the outdated material. 2. Preserve / Protect the knowledge through proper documentation. 3. Produce / Publish or create the knowledge. 4. Promote Research: Librarian should publish the papers and should act as catalyst to the faculty. Prof. Omprakash Gupta, Professor Prairie View A & M University, USA had presented these *4Ps* in his mesmerizing key note address in round table conference of MANLIBNET on "Management Librarians and their Role in Promoting Research" which was held in Ahmedabad recently. Dinesh K. S. --- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy : Project Associate -- Bose Institute
by Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

BOSE INSTITUTE, LIBRARY, KOLKATA Subject : Digitization of J.C. Bose Collection and Analysis of Publication of Acharya J.C. Bose. S.No Personnel No. Stipend / Salary Per-iod Total (in Rupees) Post : Project Associate (One) Qualification & Experience : MLISc./ADISc with knowledge of CDS/ISIS Software including WEBISIS & WINISIS software of UNESCO and NEWGEN Working knowledge of Digitization (D-space Open Source Software) is must Salary : 15,000/- p.m. (consolidated) Duration : Six months A walk-in Interview will be held on 15th SEPTEMBER, 2008 AT Bose Institute P-1/12 CIT Scheme-VII-M Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054, West Bengal DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA PH: 91-33-2350 2402/03, FAX: 91-33-2350-6790 Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Need to change the present nomenclature
by Charu Mathur 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Dear Sudipta Chatterjee, Countless thanks for such acknowledging the LIS generations. It is a hard core truth that we all are providing much sophisticated and technical services to our users, but still are covered in sinlge phrase LIBRARIANS. Instead we can be better known as KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONALS in broader terms. There is an article penned down by Sheila S. Intner, Professor in USA College, titled, "The 'L' Word Versus the 'I' Word". This article has raised and elaborates the same issues, we are dealing with, initiated by Professor Mangla. I request to all my worthy friends to go through this article on following link : http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1529671/the_l_word_versus_the_i_word/ Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Burns Lake Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA Consortium has become the 8th library in the British Sitka consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Source: w3.librarytechnology.org Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library provision for Visually Handicapped
by priya gopalkrishna kaimal 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Dear Professionals, Please send me if your Library is catering to Visually impaired people. I am doing Ph.D in this topic..It will be a great help if anyone help me. Priya Pillai librarian BTTC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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American Library, Chennai extends services to Kerala
by Mailing List Admin 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:46:33 -0700 (PDT) From: sankaran arumugam <sankaran_thehindu(a)yahoo.com> Dear All, American Library, Chennai extends services to Kerala. An unique initiative to share resources, knowledge sharing. Regards sankaran Source: THE HINDU Membership in American Library, anyone? KOCHI: The American Library in Chennai catches the book lovers’ attention with its vast collection of nearly 15,000 books and extensive electronic databases. Staff Reporter Travelling expo will offer on-the-spot enrolment Library facilities can be accessed via mail, phone, email, etc. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the British library becoming a mere memory for the capital city is it time for Ananthapuri’s book lovers to think of cross-decking to the American Library? The three-day travelling exhibition of the American Library that will, among other things, offer on-the-spot membership enrolment for individuals and institutions will probably help book lovers here get a feel of the facilities and services enjoyed by their counterparts in Chennai. Eligibility Membership to the library is available to individuals, and organisations such as universities, colleges, research institutions, government establishments, corporate houses, newspaper houses and NGOs from south India For details, http://www.hindu. com/2008/ 08/26/stories/ 2008082650440200 .htm Mysore K. Jagadish, Director of the library, said the library staff provided information on how residents outside Chennai can access the library’s extensive resources via mail, telephone, fax, email and the Internet. For details, http://www.hindu. com/2008/ 08/25/stories/ 2008082551020200 .htm

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Lecturer in Library and Information Science
by JAGDISH KULKARNI 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded invited applications for the post of Lecturer in Library and Information Science before 18th September in prescribed application foramt and in 12 copies. The details can be seen on www.srtmun.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Google Chrome" the Google's Open-Source web browser
by amritha raj 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Google announced Monday that they are going to release an open-source browser known as Chrome, a beta version of which will be released in 100 countries on Tuesday.Further details can be had from this link http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/fresh-take-on-browser.html Amritha Raj Library Trainee Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scientist-B (Library Science) at Information and Library Network Centre, Ahmedabad
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Scientist-B (8000-275-13500): 1 OBC Qualifications: (a) M.Lib./M.L.I.Sc. or its equivalent with one year post qualification experience in a regular position. Last date: 20 days of publication of the advertisement. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 63 or click the site www.inflibnet.ac.in Address: Information and Library Network Centre (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission), Post Box No. 4116, Near Gujarat UniversityGuest House, University Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Information officer at National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Library Information Officer (10000-325-15200): 1 UR Click the site www.indianmedicine.nic.in for advertisement and other details. Last date: 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 60-61. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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Chief Librarian & Librarian at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Orissa
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Chief Librarian: 1 2. Librarian: Posts 4 (SC-1, ST-1, UR-2 (1 for Women)). Details of qualifications scale of pay experience and other required conditions in respect of each post will be supplied along with the application form in the cash counter of QUAT, Bhuwaneshwar-751003. Applications in the prescribed form dully filled in along with attested copies of all certificates, mark sheets of all examination passed, experience certificate and research publications and unstamped self addressed envelop should reach the Registrar, QUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003 by Registered Post latest by 15 September 2008. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 42-42. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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Professional Assistant at Pondicherry University (A Central University)
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Professional Assistant (5,500-175-9000): 5 UR (Deputation). Qualifications: Persons holding analogous posts or a feeder cadre post in the next below scale in the Govt or University with the following requirements are eligible. (a) bachelor's Degree in Library Science and (b) Two years relevant experience in a University/College Library. (Or) (a) Any Master's Degree with a Diploma in Library Science and (b) Two years relevant experience in a University/College Library. Demand Draft: 300/- from Nationalized Bank (75/- in case of SC/ST/PH candidates) drawn in favour of "The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University" and Payable at Puducherry must reach the Assistant Registrar (Admn), Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry-605014 on or before 16th September 2008. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 2. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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Librarian at Cochin College, Kochi-682002
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Librarian (8000-275-13500): 1 UR Qualifications: (a) Master degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% of marks or its equivalent grade, good academic record and computerization of library. (b) Qualifying in the National level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. Age Limit: The maximum age for the appointments shall be 36 yeras as on 1st July 2008, subject to usual relaxation to SC/ST and backward communities as per Government orders issued from time to time. Application forms can be had from the manager, The Cochin, Kochi-2 on payment of Rs 250/- by demand draft drawn in favour of "The Cochin Education Society, Kochi-2". The last date for receipt of filled applications will be 10 September 2008. Source: University News, Vol 46 No 32, August 11-17, 2008. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info.Sci. 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Need to change the present nomenclature
by sudipta chatterjee 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

My Respected Professional Colleagues! Library & Information Science, in the truest sense has become very dynamic during the last 2 decades.... and, the Indian scenario in general is, we are lagging far behind in comparison to the progressive countries all around the Globe..... We love to call us Library & Information Professionals, and that's nice indeed.... but, before we go for further nomenclature, we must start categorizing ourselves as First Generation Librarians (Conventionals!), Second Generation Librarians (All of us those are very excited to observe the current happenings and appreciate modern trends in our field through out the world, and, we end up there!), Third Generation Librarians (The Techno. Savvy Group and who dare to be Innovative and have the courage to Design, Develop, IIntroduce, and mpelement Library & Information Systems & Services in any given set-up)..... so and so. Our basic handicap is we are incapable to dream BIG.... The course curriculum in Indian Universities are not at all COMPLETE (not WHOLESOME rather!), Most of the Reseraches and Published Articles lack originality (in most cases cut-copy-paste sort of thing, because we are too good in plagiarism!). And, mental-make-up-wise, we lack flexibilty and innovativeness..... in general. WELL, YES, EXCEPTIONS are always there! Well, our scope of job encompasses so many aspects nowadays..... Library Management, Information Management, Knowledge Management (in most cases applied in wrong sense!), Information Resources Management (from selection and procurement to preservation & conservation in different media and format), Reference, Refferal, Document Delivery, Reprography, Indexing & Abstracting, Bibliography/Webliography Compilation, Content Analysis, Content Development, Technical Writing, Presentation, Digitization..... And, what not? All these are ever-increasing and ever-demanding which call for too many expertise including excellent Information Skills, Inter-Personal Skills, Managerial Skills.... and a good number of soft-skills.... Therefore, I believe, the need of the moment is not a so-called PROPER nomenclature, but, adequate NOURISHMENT of the PROFESSION itself! We need a better FINISHING... that's all about it! "Library & Information Science" is OK for time-being.... because, I believe the SCIENTIFIC approach (our mind-set wise) is the PRIME requirement for achievibg professional excellence.... Well, I had stopped to the "THIRD GENERATION'.... the FOURTH GENERATION or FIFTH GENERATION Library & Information Profesionals, hope will be in a position to think about a more appropriate nomenclature as far as the profession is concerned, Right? Thank You. Ms Sudipta Chatterjee Executive-Library & Information Services International Combustion (India) Ltd. 107/1, Park Street, Kolkata 700016 Email: s.chatterjee(a)internationalcombustion.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian at L.R.S. Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (LRSITRD), Delhi
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Librarian (Contract Baisis on fixed emoliments a 12000/-): 1 UR Qualifications: (a) Degree in a Life Sciences from a recognised University or equivalent. (b) Bachelor or equivalent degree in Library Science from a recognised University/ Institute or equivalent. (c) Two yeras professional experience in a Library or educational Institute/ Research Organization. Note: The candidates for this post may appear for walk in Interview on 11th September 2008 at 2:30 PM alongwith application on plain paper with passport size photograph, attested copies of their educational qualifications and experience etc. Best Regards, Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2008
by Mailing List Admin 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 14:47:26 +0800 From: "Muralidharan, Padma (ELS-DEL)" <P.Muralidharan(a)elsevier.com> "Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2008 - Promote them in your institution Elsevier has announced the awards for 2008. The awards are in recognition of Indian Science and aims to celebrate the success of the young scientists. Instituted in 2006, the awards have been given away in the last two years to young and brilliant minds in major subject areas. This year's awards will be given away in 11 subject areas : Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Library & Information Science, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Pharmacology, Social Sciences. Application forms can be downloaded from http://asia.elsevier.com/SYSA_India_2008.doc Further information can be had from Padma Muralidharan. Regards, Padma Muralidharan Senior Manager - Account Development Elsevier India (Science & Technology) LOGIX PARK, I Floor, A4 & A5, Sector 16 NOIDA - 201 301 (Uttar Pradesh) Ph : 91-120-4679202; MOB +91-9810739993

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LIS vacancies in Govt Dept and Universities across the India
by Mailing List Admin 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:21:17 +0530 From: Charu Mathur <lib.wrd.2008(a)gmail.com> Respected Friends, I would like to request to all that please spare your precious time and go through the following LIS vacancies in various Govt Dept and universities------------ 1. One post of Chief Librarian and Four posts of Librarian in Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology , Bhubaneshwar . Last date of receipt of application -15.09.2008 (Refer-page 42) 2. One Library Attendant (OBC) in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000 in Atma Ram Sanatan Dharam College (university of Delhi). Last date of receipt of application -15.09.2008 (Refer-page 43) 3. Few vacancies in the Grade of Senior Library and Information Assistant in AFHQ/ISOs, Min of Defence on Deputation /Absorption basis in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-175-9000. (Refer-page 46) 4. One post of Library Clerk in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs on regular basis in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590/- Last date of receipt of application � 60 days from the date of issue. (Refer-page -52) 5. Supreme Court of India has invited the application for the post of Director (Library ) in the provisional and ad-hoc scale of pay of Rs. 14300-400-18300/- plus allowances as admissible under the rule. Last date of receipt of application � latest by 5.00 P.M. on 25.09.2008 (Refer-page -53) 6. Two Assistant Librarian (Unreserved) at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-125-7000. Last date of receipt of application � 29.09.2008 (Refer-page -57) 7. One post of Library Information Officer in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , Department of AYUSH, Kolkata in the pay scale of Rs. 10000-325-15200/- . Last date of receipt of application � 45 days from the date of publication of this advt. (Refer-page - 60-61). For further detail I may request to consult the Employment News (30 August-5 September 2008). Regards, Miss Charu Mathur

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Google Launches Mapping Tool in india
by Mailing List Admin 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:52:23 +0530 (IST) From: Champeswar Mishra <champe1_mishra(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Professionals, It's happy to know that internet search engine giant Google launched a mapping tool called Google Map Maker (http://maps.google.com/help/mapmaker/india/) which was conceived and developed by its indian engineering team. It allows users to add or edit geographical features such as roads, business, parks, schools, apartment building and localities among others in the existing maps of their city. With Warms Regards, Champeswar Mishra

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Open Source Software For Libraries
by Vimal Kumar 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Friends, The May/June 2007 issue of ALA TechSource's Library Technology Reports focused on free and open source software. In "Open-Source Software for Libraries," authors engagingly narrates the history of open source, explains how the OSS "movement" came about, details key players in OSS development, and discusses why and how open source can work for libraries. http://maisonbisson.com/oss4lib/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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MMTV requires Asst. Librarian
by Vimal Kumar 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

MMTV requires Asst. Librarian Qualification: BLISc+2 yrs experience in a media library. This advertisement appeared in Manorama Daily on August 27. And resume must be reach within 7 days to Senior General Manager, Human Resources MM TV Manorama Building KK Road Kottayam 686001 Email: jobs(a)mmtv.in Superscribe the envelope with "Asst. Librarian. -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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Leadership Institute for Acedemic Librarians(LIAL) August 3-8, 2008
by Charu Mathur 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

Respected Friends, I am feeling very proud to share this information among all prestigious LIS groups. I request to my worthy friends to have a look on following information and don't lose the opportunity to congratulate Dr. Shankar Singh for his remarkable achievement. Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. "Dear Charu, I congratulate you for your quick updated mail and useful information for the groups.I would like to share one important event here. Dr SHANKAR SINGH,Sr Manager,Library & Information services,Power Finance Corporation Ltd,New Delhi has recently attended one of the prestigious programme on The Leadership Institute for Acedemic Librarians(LIAL) August 3-8,2008 organised by the harvard Institutes for Higher Education,Cambridge ,Massachusetts, USA. He became the first Indian, selected for this course to attend this programme by virtue of his qualification, experience and knowlwdge. Congratulations to Dr Shankar Singh(Sr Library Professional and a Sr Library Teacher) . Please disseminate this news on the groups. Thanks, with regards, sarita" -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Disclib Query
by parinitas＠hexaware.com 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Dear All, I am using Disclib to list the contents of various CDs available with the library. Eventually this will be added to the catalogue of contents. However the data is huge with too may file extensions from .0 to .xmo and .zip Could anyone help me out with this? Which are the files I need to keep which show the contents details? I have already tried using fileextension.Org, but the files in the CDs are too many and too varied, and it would take eons to do this work manually - find out what the file extension means and then decide whether to keep it in the list or not!! Has anyone worked with Disclib? Could you tell me how this problem was sorted? Has anyone faced a similar situation? How did you resolve it? Please do let me know.... Regards, Parinita Call us at: 6791 9595 Ext. 9707 *************************************************************************************************************************** This e-mail communication and any attachments may be privileged and confidential to Hexaware and are intended only for the use of the recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not review, disclose, disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail and attachments. If you have received this email in error, please delete the same alongwith all attachments thereto and notify us immediately at mailadmin(a)hexaware.com . *************************************************************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Knowledge Society opened the "Membership" for Public
by Thomas Abraham 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Dear Friends, It's happy to inform that Open Knowledge Society have opened the "Membership Drive" to the public irrespective of the stream and profession. The individual membership is of two types. i. Annual Membership ii. Lifetime Membership. For more details http://www.oksociety.in Thanks in advance With regards Thomas Abraham -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Delicious Library 2.0
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Dear Friends, Catalogue your books, music, movies, software, toys, tools, electronics etc., using Delicious Monster Library 2.0. Some of the Applications are, 1. Web Publishing 2. Large Libraries 3. iphone export 4. Bibliography 5. Apple Script 6. Voice Search 7. ipod sync 8. Smart Shelves and many more Just Down load Delicious Library 2.0 and use it. ( http://www.delicious-monster.com) Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OCLC worldcat copyright registry
by jasim s 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Want to know more on copyright status of documents?.OCLC worldcat copyright registry will help you well enough.read more at http://www.librarytechnology.org/diglib-fulldisplay.pl?SID=2008082815826416… jasimudeen.s thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Voucher Scheme
by Charu Mathur 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Respected Friends, IFLA has introduced a Voucher scheme of international payment scheme for International Library request. These vouchers are available in two values, i.e. EUR 4, and EUR 8 and can be used to make the payment, instead of cash. As per IFLA officials, this scheme is based on re-useable plastic vouchers, which represents a standard payment for one transaction. This scheme will helpful to eliminating in all financial hurdles encountering in International borrowing and document supply. Following links may be helpful in getting the further detail – http://www.ifla.org.sg/VI/2/p1/voucher-scheme.htm#Barcodes http://www.ifla.org.sg/VI/2/p1/vouchers.htm#How Regards. Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course in LIS concluded at UGC-ASC, JMI, New Delhi
by T. Shahab 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

This is to inform all that the 2nd 3-Week Refresher Course in Library & Information Sciences organized by the UGC-Academic Staff College of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-25 from 06/8/2008 to 27/8/2008 has successfully concluded yesterday. The valedictory function was graced by Prof Krishna Kumar, the retd. Prof. & HOD, DLIS, University of Delhi and an author of many good books on almost all aspects of LIS, in the capacity of chief guest. He distributed the certificates to the participants and congratulated them for successfully fulfilling all requirements of this rigorous course which shall surely add to their understanding about the current developments in the field of LIS and also increase their levels of competency and commitment to the profession. He made an impassioned appeal to the professionals to make their presence felt in the organization wherever they are working by performing the best service possible with the given resources. He shared the working experience of his time with the participants and remarked about the good fortune of the present generation of librarians for having access to very enabling facilities of ICT. Prof. Zahid Khan of the Dept. of Physic and the Director CIT, JMI who presided the function, informed the gathering about the network topography of Jamia Millia Islamia. He told of his feeling that going through the content of the lectures delivered during the Refresher Course, he feels that it would have also been very beneficial for him. Dr. Ghayas Makhdumi, the ever ebullient coordinator and University Librarian of JMI in his brief address read out the subject-matter covered during the course and remarked that the overwhelming response of the library professionals is not only indicative of the fact that they are ever open and eager to absorb the latest development in LIS but also that the profession of library and information services has bright future in the country. The programme was made lively by soulful rendering of ghazals by Mr M.A. Khan of Tonk (Rajastahan), a poem (geet) by Dr. Srivastava of IIT-Delhi and a joke concerning librarians by Mrs Guliya of Haryana. The participants felt privileged to honour the eminent persons on the dais by presenting bouquets and some gifts as token of their gratitude. However, after attending this Refresher Course, I want to share some of my personal opinion with the library professionals through the gateway of lis-forum: i) the library professional on the verge of retirement may be screened out; ii) while screening the applications for selection, the status of computerization in the participant's organization may be taken as a criteria; iii) the working knowledge of English may be made a compulsory criteria; iv) the resource persons may be requested to make the lecture session a very interactive one having a look out for those participants who appear to be less understanding. Regards TANWIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Amazon Acquires Shelfari
by Sanjeev Sunny 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Online bookseller Amazon.com has acquired Shelfari, an online site combining books and social networking owned by Seattle start-up Tastemakers. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Shelfari, in which Amazon invested $1m in when it was founded in October 2006, allows users to create virtual bookshelves of favorite titles and share them with friends. It also allows readers to post reviews and ratings of books. Josh Hug, co-founder of Shelfari, said: "We look forward to working with Amazon to continue with our mission of building great communities that celebrate books." Earlier this month, Amazon acquired AbeBooks.com, an online retailer of rare and out-of-print book titles. It also bought a 40% stake in Shelfari rival LibraryThing. Regards Sanjeev K Sunny -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IIT Bombay is looking Assistant Librarian (Reserved for OBC)
by Ajay Kum Sharma 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Dear Library Professionals, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, an Institute of National importance, is looking for a suitable person for the Assistant Librarian (Reserved for OBC): The candidate should be well conversant with various activities of an Academic Library, such as procurement and processing of books and periodicals, supervision of special collections, maintenance of Library materials, reprography, binding unit etc. and providing assistance to general library administration. Experience, and knowledge of modern information handling tools, knowledge of any foreign language such as German, French or Russian will be added qualification. Essential Qualification/Experience: Master's degree in Library Science/Information science/Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record. At least 7 years experience in a responsible capacity in a University level Library. Candidates should be familiar with usage of Library software and have experience in library computerisation. OR Master's degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade with Bachelor's degree in Library science/Information science/ Documentations or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade plus a consistently good academic record. Candidates should be familiar with usage of Library software and have experience in library computerisation. Scale of Pay: Rs.800027513500 (Total emoluments on the minimum of the scale excluding HRA is Rs.17940/ per month) Age Limit: Preferably below 40 years General Conditions : i. The qualification and the age are relaxable for internal candidates. ii. Relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates is applicable as per rules. iii. The Institute reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reasons. iv. No interim correspondence will be entertained. v. The age of superannuation for Assistant Librarian is 62 years. vi. Persons employed in government and semi government organization must apply through proper channel. vii. The appointee for the post of Assistant Librarian will be required to work on shift duties and on holidays, whenever necessary. viii. Candidates other than those belonging to SC/ST/PH category must send a Demand draft of Rs.100/drawn on any nationalized bank payable at Mumbai, in favour of Registrar, IIT Bombay alongwith the application. ix. Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed upto 2nd AC rail fare from the place of residence to the Institute and back by the shortest route on production of the proof of onward journey or return journey (atleast xerox copy of the ticket/receipt), failing which claim will be treated for 2nd Class only. Railway fare will not be paid on the spot, but will be reimbursed subsequently. Application forms and information sheet are obtainable from the Assistant Registrar (AdmnI), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400 076 by sending a self addressed stamped envelope of Rs.16/ (size of 26 x 11 cm). The envelope must be superscribed "Requisition for application form for the respective positions". Application form and information sheet can also be downloaded from www.iitb.ac.in for the posts from Sr. No. 1 to 5. In case of any difficulty in downloading the form, please contact webmaster(a)iitb.ac.in. For the post at Sr. No. 6, applications with full particular on plain paper may be sent to the Registrar, IIT Bombay. Last date for receipt of completed form to reach Registrar, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076 is 10th September, 2008. For more information kindly visit to the IIT Bombay website: http://www.iitb.ac.in/jobs.html Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, Birbhum - 731235, W.B. 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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Tata Consultancy Services is looking for Library Professionals for its libraries.
by Vinod Singh 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Dear Professionals Tata Consultancy Services is looking for *Library Professionals* for its libraries at Ahmadabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune. Scale: Attractive Last date: 10 Sep, 2008. Click the site http://www.infolibrarian.com for advertisement and application form. Best Reagards, Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil.) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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Teaching & non teaching vacancies in Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (UP)
by Vinod Singh 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Dear Professionals Posts in Main campus (Varanasi): A. Teaching 1. For SC: (a) Adhoc -1 (b) Guest -1 2. For UR: (a) Adhoc -1 (b) Guest -1 B. Non Teaching 1. For OBC: (a) Library Assistant (Library Clerk): 1 2. For UR: (a) Library Assistant (Library Clerk): 1 Posts in NTPC Campus: A. Non Teaching 1. For Sc: (a) Library Clerk: 1 2. For UR: (a) Book Servant (Library Attendant) : 1 Last date:19 Sep, 2008. Click the site http://www.mgkvp.ac.in (Hindi) for advertisement, qualifications and application form. Best Regards, Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil.) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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Invitation to Alumni of LIS of Gujarat University
by Mailing List Admin 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:39:56 +0530 (IST) From: Lavji Zala <zala(a)mica.ac.in> Lavji Zala Assistant Librarian MICA-KEIC Shela Village Ahmedabad-380058 Dear All, Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University invites its Alumni for an annual meeting at following venue. Venue: Department of Library and Information Science Gujarat University Library Gujarat University Navaragpura Ahmedabad Date & Time: 30th August 2008 (3.00pm) Agenda: 1. Formation of Executive Board of GULISAA (Gujarat University Library and Information Science Alumni Association) 2. Membership 3. Discuss and decide activities of the association Prof. Geetaben Gadhavi, Coordinator has instructed me to send this mail on behalf of her. She will be contacted on 98257 85008. Kind regards, Lavji N. Zala

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Change of name of LIS
by Prabhash N. Rath 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Dear all In fact, the view expressed by Prof. Mangla has already been discussed by one of the senior most LIS teachers, Prof. M. R. Riswadkar in a lecture at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. However, personally I feel, the change of nomenclature may adversely affect fundamental research on some basic LIS subjects like classification, universe of subjects, information science etc. But in practice, exactly the same is happening throughout the country, so I also feel that the name of the course should be Library and Information Management (or Information and Library Management) whatever it may be. With regards Prabhash N. Rath Prabhash Narayana Rath, Ph. D. Documentation Officer Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (University estd. under section 3 of UGC Act 1956) 846 Shivajinagar Agarkar Road Pune 411004 Ph: +91-20-25650287 (O.), 25678311 (R.) -- 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] Need to Review the Present Nomenclature
by Susmita Chakraborty 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Dear All, Dear All, Dear All, I fully agree with Prof. Singh that content is of prime importance and we should revitilise our domain by re-appraising the whole curricula. Still the need remains to top it up with a new name suitable with the new areas that are coming up everyday into our field. Even if it is said "what's in a name" but still it remains the most important identity tag for visualising a field at the first encounter, its like an one-like indicative abstract for a field of discipline. So we should choose judiciously and I opt for "Information Studies" like the West or "Information & Knowledge Studies" with the librarians named as Information or "Knowledge Officer", lower level library workers as "Knowledge Worker" Thanks to Prof. Mangla for raising this issue. *As I see from the list appended to the CDC Report, there have been many discussions on the syllabus front, the key players being IATLIS and LIS Dept.s of different universities. I request every one to upload (or if already uploaded, give a link to) those documents to this forum. * ** *Then by some stipulated time, we would go through them, summarize, add/modify upon, and a new syllabus with past knowledge and current trends will emerge.* *For nomenclature, without going into details, let us just name names & where it is used: as for eg,* ** *Information Studies- University of Southhampton ( if possible include their syllabus as an attachment)* Thank you all. *Susmita Chakraborty* Bengal Engineering and Science University (http://www.becs.ac.in) West Bengal, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Create a Blog using Wordpress
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Dear Friends, "Start Your Wordpress blog" by just one clidk! www.instructionwiki.org/Wordpress Follow the following steps, 1. Fill in the form 2. Change Your Password 3. Change your site's theme to match your personality 4. Bookmark your URL 5. Log out and log back in again - for practice 6. Write your first blog entry - introduce yourself, and tell us what you hope to get out of the program Thank You, Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PROFESSOR INCHARGE FOR LIBRARY : IS IT STILL FOLLOWED
by A.Manimekalai 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Dear Sir/ Madam, I am very much confused withthe status of the library professionals in the University Library with respect to the Professor incharge. Is it still in habitual ? If so What is is the need for us to do SLET, NET or PhD? If there is any G.O. available that Library professionals (Head} of the Library is directly answerable to the DEAN/ Principal? If so please let me know. If the branch libraries of the university is running with the Asst. Librarian or Deputy Librarian, is there a post called Professor Incharge is still in function? Kindly clarify and if there is any G.O available stating this information please help me by sending the same. Thanks, Manimekalai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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how to make presentations more effective
by jasim s 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Congratulations Dr. Shalini R Urs
by Mailing List Admin 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:59:17 -0700 (PDT) From: narayanare gowda <narayanare(a)yahoo.com> Dear LIS Professionals Really Our teacher Got a valuable award This is very Happy to Congradulate to our Beloved teacher Dr.Shalini Urs Deptment of Library Information Science , Mysore University ,Mysore , I personally Congradulate to My teacher . Narayan R E Librarian, Vivekananda College Of Pharmacy Dr.Rajakumar Road, Rajajinagar Bangalore-55 Cell:9916196477 Thank you Madam ----- Original Message ---- From: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:40:39 AM Subject: [LIS-Forum] Congratulations Dr. Shalini R Urs Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:02:51 +0530 From: P. S. MANJUNATHA <manjax4u(a)gmail.com> LIS Professionals This is very good news to hear about Dr. Shalini R Urs is the winner of Emerald Research Fund Award: LIS for the year 07/08, I am personally congratulating her for this achievement. Regards, P. S. MANJUNATHA LIBRARIAN B.N.M.I.T SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES BANASHANKARI II STAGE BANGALORE - 70 _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Librarian vacancy at SCTIMST, Trivandrum
by Mailing List Admin 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:13:39 +0530 From: Vimal Kumar <vimal0212(a)gmail.com> Librarian—Cum—Information Officer Gr.I (Vacancy 1) Rs.8000-275-13500/-. Upper Age limit: 45 years as on 31.08.2008. Qualification & Experience: M.LISc. or an equivalent degree. 7 years experience in the job/field in a research/scientific library of a reputed organization of which 5 years in the supervisory capacity. Diploma/Certificate in computer operation from a recognized institution. Desirable: Experience in implementation and management of digital libraries. Details at http://sctimst.ac.in/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White

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FW: Need to Review the Present Nomenclature
by Mailing List Admin 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:45:47 +0530 From: Koteswara_Tumuluru <Koteswara_Tumuluru(a)satyam.com> Dear Friends, I feel its a very good thought and an idea from Prof Mangla which is appropriately ratified by Dr Rao and others. I am also touched by the views of Pradip Das who spoke about the identity crisis for LIS professionals among people. We should give a serious thinking to this issue for uplifting the way we are perceived in the industry & job market. The paradox is that we obtain Library & Information Science degrees from Arts & Commerce colleges in our Universities. I think the bottom line benefit(s) of changing from Library and Information Science to Library and Information Management are that we can attract better inflow of good students to the profession, enhanced self-esteem and the highly deserved 'feel-good-factor' for the young information managers. This is the era of Leadership and the Librarian as a Leader (a Manager with broad perspective, passion, ownership, accountability and a turn for nurturing further leaders), deserves the right nomenclature to enjoy the feel-good-factor and the rightful place & identify in this global workplace/market. I think this as our proactive gesture in catching up with the dynamic changes taking place like in any other profession, in the best interest of our profession, which will be regarded & appreciated by the next generation LIM professionals. Best Regards Koteswara Rao Tumuluru Librarian Satyam Computer Services Ltd -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 5:12 PM To: pramod mangla Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Need to Review the Present Nomenclature Dear colleagues, I am happy to note that prof. mangla has raised a very relevant and pertinent issue which is also brooding in my mind for some time. Yes, indeed the 'science' in our profession does not stand out clearly for obvious reasons. In our universities, we have LIS departments under the faculty of Arts and Science also. We also notice that every other profession has a clear mandate and a 'professional calling' which is acceptable and respected by everyone. I think with the introduction of IT in libraries the LIS profession has come a long way both in term of skills used by the library staff to deliver information in non-traditional ways, and the paradigm shift in information generation, storage, processing and dissemination itself. The name Library & Information Management is aptly suitable for our professional courses as suggested by Prof. Mangla. Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Librarian University of Hyderabad > Dear Professsionals, > For quite some time I have been debating with people in the LIS that it is > high time that we give a fesh look to the nomenclature of our professional > degrees. I now strongly hold the view that the word Science in our qualifications has lost its utility or charm and the professional degree should henceforth be called B./M.degree in Library & information Management.This is the need of the hour and our courses should be revised > accordingly.The name Lib.& Inf.Sc. has today become a misnomer. I would like > to have the view of the professionals through this Forum and then we should > possibly plan a strategy to bring about the desired cahnge. > Best wishes, > Prof.P.B.Mangla > > -- > 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 DISCLAIMER: This email (including any attachments) is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient/s and may contain material that is CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE COMPANY INFORMATION. Any review or reliance by others or copying or distribution or forwarding of any or all of the contents in this message is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by email and delete all copies; your cooperation in this regard is appreciated. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities at TCS
by Kishore Ingale 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Job Opportunities at TCS Library & Information Centres (LICs) Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over 116,000 of the world's best trained IT consultants in 50 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $5.7 billion for fiscal year ended 31 March 2008. TCS has one of the largest network of corporate libraries in India, with 80 Centres, spread across 13 cities managed by over 140 professionals. Leading with world class infrastructure facilities and high quality processes & benchmarks, TCS Library & Information Centres (LICs) offer a wide range of information services in alignment with TCS’s global business needs. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic, team players for its libraries at Ahmadabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in that location on a long term basis. The remuneration and benefits will be on par with the best in industry. Eligibility Criteria: 1. M.L.I.S / Masters in (Library Science / Information Science / Information Management) / ADIS / equivalent degree. 2. 0 – 3 years experience in a academic/ special library. 3. Age not exceeding 27 years. 4. Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. 5. Excellent communication skills. Application formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format are to be mailed to corporate.library(a)tcs.com, by Wednesday the 10th Sep 2008, mentioning the subject line as "LIC Recruitment 2008". Candidates will have to clearly mention to which location (city) they are applying and their choice of location (city) to take the written test. Application in the prescribed (one page) format will be enough & no other certificates / documents required at this stage. Selection Process: Short listed candidates will be first put through a written test to be held simultaneously across India (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune & Trivandrum) on Friday the 19th of Sep 2008. Candidates may choose to take the test in any of these cities and this need to be clearly indicated in their application. No travel expenses will be borne by TCS for attending the written test. Based on their written test performance, select candidates will be called for personal interview in the following week at respective locations to which they have applied. Travel cost (return fare) by 2nd class train/bus, will be reimbursed on production of valid tickets for those attending the personal interview. Exact dates will be intimated to the candidates separately. For any clarifications and information write to <corporate.library @tcs.com>. BP Prakash General Manager & Global LIC Head Tata Consultancy services, Mumbai. ================================ Application for position of “Officer” at TCS Library & Information Centre Location Applying for: ___________________________________________ (Select from Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune) Preferred Location for Written Test on Friday the 19th Sep 2008:_______________________ Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Trivandrum (Mention only one location closer to your domicile/ current placement) Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY): ___________________ Age: ________ Yrs Address for Communication: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________ Pin Code: ___________________________ Contact Nos: __________________________ Email: ____________________ Educational Qualifications (Also include diploma, certificate course, and any other qualifications) (Please give details for all examinations SSC / 10th onwards) Course/ Degree Institute/College/ University Year of Passing Marks Obtained Percentage Division / Class Professional Experience, if any: Employer Period of Service Designation Work Profile in Brief Salary Drawn Sign: ____________________ Date: __________________________ Mail your applications to corporate.library(a)tcs.com ================================== Kishore Ingale Sr Manager, Corporate LIC Tata Consultancy Services Gateway Park, Road No.13 MIDC, Andheri (E) Mumbai - 400 093,Maharashtra India Ph:- +91 22 6779 3588 Buzz:- 422 5998 Cell:- 09226711630 Mailto: kishore.ingale(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. 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Internet Resources Newsletter - September Issue
by MacLeod, Roderick A 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

____________________________________________ 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/irn165/irn165.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 An RSS feed for the newsletter is available: 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 A-Z New & Notable Web Sites: About 100 new and notable websites: new services, ejournals, directories, search engines, publishers, government sites, eResources, booksellers, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, plus anything else of interest, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): OpenSIGLE and IET Discover Blogorama Selected interesting blogs, RSS feeds and related news 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 -- 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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Deputy Librarian & Librarian in Kurukshetra University
by Vinod Singh 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Deputy Librarian (12000-18300): 2 (UR) 2. Librarian (8000-13500): 1 (UR) Last date:12 Sep, 2008. Click the site http://www.kukinfo.com/advt.htm for qualifications. Best Regards, Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil.) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi <http://www.kukinfo.com/advt.htm> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian & Assistant Librarian in IIM Lucknow
by Vinod Singh 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Librarian (12000-375-16500): 1 (UR) 2. Assistant Librarian (8000-275-13500): 1 (PWD). Last Date: 12 Sep, 2008. Click the site http://www.iiml.ac.in/pdf/advt2008.doc for details and application form. Best Regards, Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil.) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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Assistant Librarian/ College Librarian in Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV)
by Vinod Singh 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Assistant Librarian/ College Librarian in Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), jabalpur (MP): 7 Posts in various colleges. Last Date:15 Sep, 2008. Click the site http://www.jnkvv.nic.in/IPRO-Advt-08-164.doc for details and application form. Best Regards, Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil.) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. 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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WINNER of Emerald Research Fund Award -LIS Category
by Rajneesh Rajpal 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

We are pleased to share with you; Dr Shalini R Urs is the winner of Emerald Research Fund Award: LIS for the year 07/08. The winning proposal: "Networks and Turning Points: An Exploration of the Dynamics of Academic Networks and Social Movements in India" by Shalini R. Urs, from the University of Mysore. Thanks & regards Rajneesh Rajpal Country Manager Emerald group publishing Limited --------------------------------------------- 301,Vikas Surya Shopping Mall, Mangalam Place,Sector -3 , Rohini New Delhi -110085 -------------------------------------------- rrajpal(a)emeraldinsight.com www.emeraldinsight.com Mobile no- 91-9810224423 Tel no. -011-27948437-38 The world's leading publisher of management Research Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations Dr. Shalini R Urs
by Mailing List Admin 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:02:51 +0530 From: P. S. MANJUNATHA <manjax4u(a)gmail.com> LIS Professionals This is very good news to hear about Dr. Shalini R Urs is the winner of Emerald Research Fund Award: LIS for the year 07/08, I am personally congratulating her for this achievement. Regards, P. S. MANJUNATHA LIBRARIAN B.N.M.I.T SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES BANASHANKARI II STAGE BANGALORE - 70

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Taslima Nasrin's Books : Free to Download
by Mukesh Anand 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

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Bibliotheca introduces new security and self-check solutions
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 26 Aug '08

26 Aug '08

Dear Friends, Bibliotheca introduces new security and self-check solutions* *that support EM Barcodes and RFID simultaneously. State-of-the-art BiblioHybrid solutions, with BiblioChip RFID technology, work seamlessly with current electromagnetic barcode and RFID systems to make the transition to RFID as easy and affordable as possible, while integrating tightly with ILS systems to enhance efficiency for library staff. BiblioHybrid solutions also offer sleek, user-friendly designs that library management and patrons will find visually appealing. BiblioHybrid security and self-check solutions are immediately available for order by libraries in North America and some parts of the world. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Need to Review the Present Nomenclature
by Dr. M. Koteswara Rao 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Dear colleagues, I am happy to note that prof. mangla has raised a very relevant and pertinent issue which is also brooding in my mind for some time. Yes, indeed the 'science' in our profession does not stand out clearly for obvious reasons. In our universities, we have LIS departments under the faculty of Arts and Science also. We also notice that every other profession has a clear mandate and a 'professional calling' which is acceptable and respected by everyone. I think with the introduction of IT in libraries the LIS profession has come a long way both in term of skills used by the library staff to deliver information in non-traditional ways, and the paradigm shift in information generation, storage, processing and dissemination itself. The name Library & Information Management is aptly suitable for our professional courses as suggested by Prof. Mangla. Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Librarian University of Hyderabad > Dear Professsionals, > For quite some time I have been debating with people in the LIS that it is > high time that we give a fesh look to the nomenclature of our professional > degrees. I now strongly hold the view that the word Science in our qualifications has lost its utility or charm and the professional degree should henceforth be called B./M.degree in Library & information Management.This is the need of the hour and our courses should be revised > accordingly.The name Lib.& Inf.Sc. has today become a misnomer. I would like > to have the view of the professionals through this Forum and then we should > possibly plan a strategy to bring about the desired cahnge. > Best wishes, > Prof.P.B.Mangla > > -- > 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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GenISIS - international workshop
by University LIbrary Mahatma Gandhi University 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Centre for Digital Archiving of Mahatma Gandhi University in association with Marian College Kuttikkanam is organizing an International Workshop on UNESCO's WINISIS/GENISIS for Developing Digital Libraries and Archives. The workshop intended for researchers, librarians and information managers will be held at Marian College Kuttikkanam a beautiful campus in enchanting mist covered landscape nestled in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of Kerala from 6-9 September 2008. The workshop will provide capacity to the participants: for developing and managing Digital Archives, Digital Libraries and personal e-Document collections, making them accessible with search mechanisms over Intranet/Internet, publishing them with search engine in CDROMs; all simple and easy to use open source packages from UNESCO. Last Date for Registration is extended to 30.8.2008. Details are available at the UNESCO site: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=27432&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… and also www.genisis.net.tc www.mgu.ernet.in http://www.mguniversity.edu/home.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need to Review the Present Nomenclature
by pramod mangla 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Dear Professsionals, For quite some time I have been debating with people in the LIS that it is high time that we give a fesh look to the nomenclature of our professional degrees. I now strongly hold the view that the word Science in our qualifications has lost its utility or charm and the professional degree should henceforth be called B./M.degree in Library & information Management.This is the need of the hour and our courses should be revised accordingly.The name Lib.& Inf.Sc. has today become a misnomer. I would like to have the view of the professionals through this Forum and then we should possibly plan a strategy to bring about the desired cahnge. Best wishes, Prof.P.B.Mangla -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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syllabus of examination
by prabhat kumar 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Please, any body send me syllabus/format of examination taken by Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalaya for the post of librarian. I shall be highly thankful to u. Prabhat Kumar Library Apprentice IT-BHU Main Library Varanasi, UP E-Mail ID- prabhatk.bhu(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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Elsevier Foundation Grants for the Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries
by Mailing List Admin 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:59:27 +0530 (IST) From: Shihab Illias <librarianmace(a)yahoo.co.in> New� Opportunity ! Deadline September 15, 2008 Elsevier Foundation is again offering grants for the Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries program Elsevier Foundation http://www.elsevier foundation. org/library. html The Elsevier Foundation has again announced a call for grant proposals under its "Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries" program. The Foundation will provide grants to libraries in the developing countries and their supporting organizations for programs to enhance libraries’ capacity in the fields of science, technology and medicine -- through library training and education; library infrastructure, technology or information services; and digitization and preservation of information. The Foundation especially encourages proposals that support partnerships between libraries in the developing countries and institutions in the developed countries. Proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2008, and will be awarded at the end of the 2008 calendar year. Nasir Mahmood Law Librarian LUMS Library http:library. lums.edu. pk Ph#: +92-42-5722670- 79, x. 4118 Email: nasir(a)lums.edu. pk

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S R Ranganathan's Day on 31-08-08 at MIT, Maniopal
by Purushotham Gowda 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Dear professional friends , we the D K and Kodagu library association going to celebrate Dr S R Ranganathan's day at MIT library , Manipal on the 31st August 2008 at 10 am . in this connection we are organising one day workshop on EASY LIB : Library Automation Software. All the professionals are coordialy welcome to the function Dr Purushothama Gowda M Secretary , D K Kodagu Library Association Mangalore Cell: 94494 50671 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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refresher course at Osmania University from sept 10, 2008
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

dear friends UGC-Academic Staff College of Osmania University is conducting three week refresher course in Library and Information Science, for lecturers, college librarians and asst librarians of Universities. It starts on sept 10, 2008 and goes upto oct 1, 2008. the UGC gives TA ad DA for the participants, those who are interested may apply in prescribed proforma. U can download from the website at www.osmania.ac.in/asc the applications ahve to be sent thru proper channel laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, & Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, & Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) Ph:++91-40- 27098102 (telefax-off) 91-40-27171565 (res): 9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Job Prospects across the India
by Charu Mathur 24 Aug '08

24 Aug '08

Respected Friends, I would like to invite your kind attention on following LIS job prospects— 1. One post of Library Information Assistant in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in the pay scale of Rs 5500-175-9000 is proposed to be filled on deputation basis. 2. UPSC has announced One Assistant Library and Information Officer in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-200-10500 on deputation/absorption basis. 3. Staff Selection Commission (Eastern Region), Ministry of Personal, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personal & Training , Kolkata has invited the application for the post of Library Clerk in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590/-. For further details of the all above information I request to consult the Employment News 23-29 August 2008. Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WEB PAGES ON DIGITAL LIBRARY DEVELOPMENTS
by jasim s 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

Some useful links on digital library developments can be had from http://www.google.com/Top/Reference/Libraries/Library_and_Information_Scien… jasimudeen.s Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Need to Review the Present Nomenclature
by Charu Mathur 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

Respected friends, I fully agree with Prof. P.B.Mangla that now it is high time has to change not only the nomenclature but also the whole image of LIS World. Although, we have entered in digital world, still LIS Professionals are considered not more than circulation clerk and library is a place where one can get the books or in most sophisticated words INFORMATION. To break the ice, our well conversant LIS Force must be equipped with latest technology. Internet and its peripherals are the essential element of LIS world. Open Access, Virtual Library, Knowledge Repository, E-Resources, Blogging, User Behaviour, Communication Technology and techniques, Cyber law, Intellectual Property Right, Meta Data are most prevailing terms nowadays but they are no- where in LIS curriculum in any level. A fine integration of history and modern technique of LIS is need of the day. Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MDP for Librarians
by arun kishore 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

Dear friends, Library and Information Centre of DCSchool of Management and Technology, Kerala is organising its second MDP for library professionals on 30th August, 2008 at HOTEL TAJ RESIDENCY, CALICUT, Kerala. The theme of the programme : Managerial Skills for Librarians REGESTRATION IS FREE Please access the folowing link for details http://www.dcschool.net With warm regards, Arun Kishore, B.L. Librarian DCSMAT, Kerala Mob. 9745608096 Email. arunkishore@ dcschool. net Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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state award
by shivashankar kadadevaramath 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

Dear Professionl Iam S L Kadadevaramath working as selection grade Librarian at sree siddaganga college for women tumkur karanataka, Govt of karanataka has awarded me as BEST LIBRARIAN for the year 2007-08 for outstandig contribution to library profession Yours in Library service S L K Math president karnataka state college Librarian assocation Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Thanks
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Dear Moderator, Kindly publish this personal message, I thank all the heads of the libraries and their library staff of engineering colleges libraries of Karnataka for their kind help in providing necessary data and support in completing my research work. And also i use this forum as platform to thank my fellow professionals who have directly or indirectly helped me in completion of my Ph.D. work. I am extremely thank ful to my guide Dr. Khaiser Nikam and Prof. Talawar, Dept. of Library & Information Science for their expert advise through out my work. Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, NCET, Bangalore - 562110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TERI announces three-day Workshop on Future Libraries: Advanced GSDL and RFID
by N Deepa 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

TERI announces three-day Workshop on Future Libraries: Advanced GSDL and RFID 14?16 January 2009, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi TERI is organizing the Workshop on Future Libraries: Advanced GSDL and RFID. The aim of the workshop is to equip participants with adequate practical knowledge so as to enable them to efficiently carry out digital library and library automation projects. The workshop will be held at TERI, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. For more details about the workshop, please visit the website www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop Workshop objectives Provide knowledge on digital libraries and automated library management technologies; Empower information professionals and librarians in building efficient digital libraries using basic and advanced feature of GSDL software; Educate and impart practical knowledge on RFID applications in libraries; To offer hands-on experience on advanced features of GSDL software. Workshop programme The workshop programme will include tutorial-type presentations, demonstrations, practical sessions, and will cover the following topics: Libraries in the future: an overview Library consortia and networking Emerging technologies: RFID E-resource management, portal, and search engines GSDL overview, installation, configuration and,administration Collection building with GLI (GreenStone Librarian Interface) GSDL customization using macro files and style-sheet : -Home page customization : -Collection specific customization The faculty will comprise digital library experts from TERI and other institutes. Participants: The workshop is intended for library and information professionals, knowledge managers, information entrepreneurs, and e-content developers, who have the interests, initiatives, and need to set up digital libraries and interest in automated library management in their organizations. To allow rich and useful interactions, the number of participants is being limited to 25. Registration: The registration fee is Rs 3500/- per participant. Additional registration from the same organization qualifies for 10% and student 15% discount. Please note that registration closes on 28 December 2008. To register for the workshop, you can register online at www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop or download registration form from workshop website and fax or mail it to: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre, TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in ************************************ About Library and Information Centre, TERI ************************************ The LIC (Library and Information Centre) at TERI maintains a pioneering research library?South Asia?s finest repository of readings on energy, environment, and sustainable development. The LIC has undertaken digital library initiatives and has developed a comprehensive digital library that provides rich and structured content through online, remote, and continuous access to resources. It is a common gateway that provides free facility to browse and search various forms of digital publications. The Centre regularly organizes seminar, workshops, and conferences with an objective to create a forum for interaction among library and information professionals to keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of information science and related IT applications. **** Contact: DL Workshop Secretariat Library and Information Centre TERI Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Tel: 91-11-24682141, 24682100 or 41504900, 9899878682(M) Fax: 91-11-24682144, 24682145 E-mail: DLWorkshop(a)teri.res.in Web: www.teriin.org/events/dlworkshop -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ban on MPhil Course in Distance Mode Lifted in Assam
by Badan Barman 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Read the complete news from the following site http://lislatest.blogspot.com/ -- 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, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(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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Congratulations to Shivshankar,
by manjunath.ealiger＠gmail.com 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Dear Shivshankar sir, Hearty congratulations for your achievement.I wish you all the best. Thanks, Manjunath Ealiger -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Position for Director (Library) - (Pranesh)
by pranesh moolbharati 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Dear All, Applications are invited from supreme court of India for the post of Director (Library) Details: Supreme Court of India New Delhi No. F6/2008-SCA(1) Recruitment of Director (Library) Applications are invited from candidates who fulfill the following qualification and other eligibility conditions as on 31-08-08 for appointment to the Es-cadre post of Director (Library) for the supreme court in the provisional and ad-hoc scale of pay of Rs. 14300-400-18300/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules. * * *Qualifications:* 1. A degree in Law of a University in India recognized by the Bar Council of India or by any State Bar Council for enrollment as an Advocate. 2. Master's Degree in Library Science of a recognized University. 3. Knowledge of Computer operation. * * *Specialized Knowledge in: * 1. Conducting research work regarding legal matters 2. Documentation work 3. Preparing of bibliography of cases 4. Examination and dissemination of legal articles published in various law journals. * * *Experience:* 1. Minimum 3 years experience as chief librarian or in an equivalent post, in any prestigious library, preferably a law library. 2. Minimus 10 years experience as librarian or in an equivalent of higher post, in the pay Scale of Rs.10000-15,200/- in any prestigious Library preferably a law library. 3. Minimum 3 years experience as a Reader (Law/senior Research Officer in a University/Legal Department. The Candidates should not be less than 40 years of age. *General Information:* Candidate who fulfill the prescribed qualifications, experience, age requirement and other eligibility conditions as on *31.08.2008* should apply giving full particulars including date of birth, educational qualifications, specialized knowledge and experience supported by copies of all the relevant certificates and a passport size photograph, all duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. Candidates already in service should submit their application through proper channel only. Candidates who have applied earlier need not apply again. The eligible candidates will have to appear for an interview before an Interview Board. No TA/DA will be payable to the candidates for appearing in the interview. The applications should reach the *Register, Supreme Court on India, Tilak Marg,* *New Delhi** - 110001 latest by 5-00 P.M. on 25.09.2008.* The Registry will not be responsible for any postal loss or delay. *(V.K. Yadav) **Joint Registrar (Admn.).* ** *Reference:* *Times of India * *page no - 29 (Times Sport)* *Dated - 20-08-2008.* ** ** *--* *with best wishes* ** *Pranesh Moolbharathi* -- 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 DEEPAK PANT 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Dear All, Please send me the undermentioned articles which are required by a research worker of our institute: Arhin F F, eta al Sequencing of porA from clinical isolates of Neisseria meningitidis defines a sutyping scheme and its genetic regulation. *Canadian J. of Microbiology*, 1998, Vol.44 : 56-63. Caugant D A Population genetics and molecular epidemiology of Neisseria meningitidis *APMS* 1998 Vol.106 ; 505-5025 Frasch C E et al Outer membrane proteins of Neisseria meningitidis: structure and importance in meningococcal disease *Clinical & Investigating Medicine* 1986 Vol.9 : 101-107 Frasch C E et al Serotype antigens of Neisseria meningitidis and a proposed scheme for designation of serotypes. Review of Infectious Diseases 1985: Vol.7 ; 504-510 Thank you. DEEPAK PANT National Institute of Communicable Diseases 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi-54 pantdeepak2005(a)gmail.com; nicdlibrary(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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Information Literacy Logo
by Indira K. 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Dear Professionals, Winner of the Global Information Literacy Logo contest announced. Mr. Abdul Wahid Khan, (Assistant Director-General, for UNESCO Communication and Information announced the Winning design and Winner for the new global Information Literacy logo at the IFLA Annual Congress in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Among the 200 designs submitted by 139 artists from 36 countries, the panel of judges selected the winning design by Edgar Luy Pérez (graduate of the Institute of Design of Havana) from Cuba. Pérez's design contains universally recognized symbols: a stylized book with open pages representing learning and a circle of knowledge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to Pérez, "The logo communicates, in a simple way, the human ability to both search and access information, not only through traditional means, but also through the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), as it uses graphic resources known all over the world, such as the book and the circle. The first one symbolizes study, and the second, knowledge and information, which today are made more available through informatics, showing with this that its social aim is to communicate. The book, open and next to the circle, comprises with it a visual metaphor representing those people who have the cognitive tools to reach information in a nimble way, as well as the desire to share this ability." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Logo is available in English, French, Russian and Spanish and is free of charge. Start promoting Information Literacy and the logo, an international symbol of information literacy. Here are the URLs: http://www.infolitglobal.info/logo/?s=home http://www.infolitglobal.info/logo/?s=download Regards, Indira -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Department of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500 082 India ----------------------------------------- -- 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 Anand s 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Dear professionals, Please sent me the following article if it is available in your database. (Emerald) Title: Training in Interpersonal Skills for Librarians and Information Workers Author(s): Cephas Odini Journal: Library Review Year: 1991 Volume: 40 Issue: 4 Page: - ISSN: 0024-2535 DOI: 10.1108/00242539110141034 Publisher: MCB UP Ltd Kind Regards, ANAND. S Library and Information Centre IIM Kozhikode Kerala Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without download. Go to http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Initiatives to Provide Free Access to Scientific Publications
by Vimal Kumar 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Dear Friends, The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology makes this webpage available with descriptions and links to a large number of initiatives that make scientific journals available free to researchers in developing nations. http://www.icgeb.trieste.it/~bsafesrv/library/publications/freeaccesscientp… -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Portal on Environment launched by Sam Pitroda, chair National Knowledge Commission.
by Kiran Pandey 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Launch of India Environment Portal National Portal on Environment launched by Sam Pitroda, chair National Knowledge Commission * Portal designed and built by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), with support from the National Knowledge Commission * A one-stop shop for all information and resources on environment and development. An important step ahead for the environmental movement * Built on open source, to enable flow of easy-to-use information from sources across the country and to make that information available in the public domain * A virtual resource repository of all relevant government information and a common platform for information of government and civil society New Delhi, August 11, 2008: If this is the age of environment, then information will be the key to change in our lifestyle, in policy and in practice and this we have conceived of the India Environment Portal, says Sam Pitroda, chair of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC). The portal, launched today, is a one-stop shop for all that you want to know about environment and development issues. The portal has been initiated by Centre for Science and Environment. This is a unique effort as it will provide a collaboration between government and civil society. It is our effort to put government information in the public domain and to build dynamic and networked knowledge-based societies said Pitroda, as he launched the portal at a function in the India Habitat Centre. The portal will source government documents and make them available for public scrutiny. It also provides links to government institutions; and is planning to add names of researchers and institutions, working in environment and most importantly collate information that we can use in our daily lives. The portal is designed for users of environmental information from the media to students. To start with, more than 300,000 articles and documents are available to researchers from different sources, but all categorised by author and tagged according to subjects and locations. The portal will also have special in-depth sections on subjects like climate change which provide latest news and perspective, so critical for policy, as Narain puts it, and links to key government and other institutions, NGOs and individual experts. It is being done in a manner in which they can contribute content on the portal. In the first phase of the portal the massive resources of CSE have been made available. It includes the entire archive of the fortnightly magazine, Down To Earth roughly 40,000 researched articles. These in-depth articles were earlier available only to subscribers of the magazine. Check out the portal at: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in 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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Interesting articles in the latest Current Science issue
by Francis Jayakanth 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Dear Professionals and Friends, The Current Science issue dated 10 Aug 2008 carries an interesting opinion article authored by Ms. Suvarsha, former NCSI trainee and presently working for HP Labs. The title of the article is, The dynamics of open access publishing and is accessible at: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/contents.htm The same issue has an interesting editorial by Prof. Balaram, Director, IISc - Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change and Geoengineering - accessible at http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/aug102008/291.pdf and a commentary on "South-South cooperation: The case of Indo-Chinese collaboration in scientific research" by Subbiah Arunachalam and B. Viswanathan accessible at http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/aug102008/311.pdf The content page of the said issue is accessible at: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/contents.htm With best regards, - Francis NCSI, IISc Bengaluru

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IIM Lucknow need library professionals
by Vimal Kumar 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) invites applications for the following posts: Librarian (Pay Scale 12,000-375-16500/-) Qualification: MLISc or or Associateship in Information Science, conducted by DRTC/INSDOC Experience: 10 years Assistant Librarian (Reserved for PWD) (Pay Scale Rs.8000-275-13500/-) Qualification: Master Degree in any social science discipline with a degree in Library Science Experience: 5 years More details at http://www.iiml.ac.in/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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Papers are invited for National Conference
by Vijayakumara 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Dear All, Jharkhand Information and Library Association is conduction national conference on " Public Libraries & Information Services: Challenges & Prospects in Jharkhand" on 13th -14th September 2008 at Rajendra Institute of Medical Science, Nightingale Auditorium, Ranchi 834009 Papers are invited for the following theme. Role of public libraries in Socio-economic development Status of public libraries in Jharkhand vis-a-vis national scenario Community information centers for information bridging Library users and their changing information needs Information literacy a life-long learning Careers in library and information science Career guidance and information services, outreach activities/extension services. Use of ICT in organizing/ accessing information needs The papers in MS Word format should reach JILA office latest by 30th August 2008 through snail mail or e-mail jila05092007(a)yahoo.co.in Registration fee will be Individual members Rs. 600 Individual non members Rs. 800 Students Rs. 300 Retired Persons Rs. 500 Deputed/ sponsored Rs. 1500 Accompanying Spouse/ persons Rs. 300 (Non kit) For more details contact Dr. Shiva Prakash, Organising Secretary, Jharkhand Information and Library Association (JILA) Post Box No. 03, P.O. Doranda, Ranchi-834002, Jharkhand E-mail jila05092007(a)yahoo.co.in Mobile +91-9431109820 Thanking you Vijayakumar -- Dr. Vijayakumar M. MSc., PGDLAN., Ph.D. Deputy Librarian Birla Institute of Technology, A Technical University Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, India Tel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401 http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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full text articles needed
by Mailing List Admin 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:56:56 +0530 (IST) From: Yashwant G Kanade <kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in> Dear All, I am in need of two articles. The full text is not available in campus. Can you find these papers through the inter-library network. The following are the references: Blair, R. C., & Higgins, J. J. (1985). Comparison of the power of the paired samples t-tests to that of Wilcoxon's signed rank test under various population shapes. Psychological Bulletin, 97, 119-128. Blair, R. C., & Higgins, J. J. (1985). A comparison of the power of the paired samples rank transform statistic to that of Wilcoxon's signed ranks statistic. Journal of Education Statistics, 10, 368-383. Thank you. YASHWANT G KANADE Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA Tele Phone:91-080-23600985/ 22932506 Extn.-106,107 Fax: 91-080-23601428 E-Mail: kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in; kanade_yg12(a)yahoo.com

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Immediately Require One Librarian.
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Dear Professionals, A Leading Management Institute (AICTE Approved) at New Delhi immediately requires One Librarian. *Post Librarian One* Eligibility: MLISc First Class or equivalent , Minimum – 10 years professional experience Salary No constraints for deserving candidate. Note: 1. Knowledge of Computer, Library Management Software, Digital Library Software is must, Ph.D./ M.Phil / NET preferred. 2. Experience in a large academic institution library i.e. college, university, research will be considered. 3. The male candidate from NCR of Delhi will be preferred. 4. The appointment will be on temporary basis, likely to continue as per the requirement of the institute. May please contact undersigned / send your resume by 22.08.2008. -- Kind regards. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj http://www.rajweb.name M-9818603208, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- simply type "Rajesh Kumar Bhardwaj" in "http://www.google.com" and click on "I'm feeling" lucky. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for MANLIBNET Lecture on 23 August 2008
by J Sharma 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Members of the Executive Committee of the Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) & the National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) cordially invite you to a lecture on 'Information in Modern Day Communication' on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the NASSDOC, ICSSR, 35 Ferozshah Road, New Delhi 110001 to be delivered by Rohit Saran Editor, Business Today Jitender Sharma Treasurer - MANLIBNET -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Newsletter, Vol.15(2) - April to June 2008
by Rajesh Chandrakar 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Hi there The electronic version of the current INFLIBNET newsletter, Vol. 15, No. 2 (April to June 2008) is available for access on the INFLIBNET website at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/publication/newsletter.html. Interested person can visit the above website. With best regards, Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientific & Technical Officer 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 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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Government of Kerala decides to use Koha
by Mailing List Admin 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:52:07 +0530 From: Vimal Kumar <vimal0212(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends, The Government of Kerala has been decided to make Koha as its official software for computerization of libraries under Government control. This project initiated by the The Directorate of Technical Education, Govt. of Kerala. Mr Saji T Nair (saji969(a)yahoo.com) is <saji969(a)yahoo.com%29%20is> the Project Director. This news appeared in Koha website on August 19, 2008, you can read from here. http://koha.org/about-koha/news/nr1219098567.html Another good news is from Delhi Public Library, they implemented Koha for its OPAC. OPAC is accessible from http://59.176.17.111/. DPL is the first library in South Asia using latest version of Koha (version-3). The persons behind this effort are Mr. Amit and Mr. Sudhir (Indserve infotech Pvt. Ltd).Contact email of Amit is amitddng135 at gmail.com -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White

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Re: [LIS-Forum] a query
by Dr.D.P Prathap 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Dear Colleagues Please tell me the source/s to find out the Tamil equivalents for Biotechnology terms. Thanking you Yours Sincerely T.Shanmuganathan Technical Officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore-7 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for an article
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

Dear Lis-forum memmbers, This is a request for an article for our Doctor at IISc Article : Journal of allergy and clinical immunology V.20(5) p473-482 author: S. Record Title: Treatment of asthma in childhood: inhaled carticosteroid Please send a copy, if your library has it. The charges can be paid in advance or after supply Chudamani

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Famous Personalities in Management Date of Birth's
by MAHESH ATCHI 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

To, Dear Professionals, Our college is going to conduct Management Quiz & Event etc. So I need Full Names & Date of Birth's (YY-MM-DD) of Famous Personalities in Management. Can any one provide the information? A. MAHESH Librarian ICFAI National College Visakhapatnam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Blogs for Libraries
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Friends, WebJunction community member Greg Schwartz (http://www.webjunction.org) explains what blogs are and why librarians should care about them. Dr. Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and the Library Paradigm – Inauguration and Programme Schedule
by N.S. Harinarayana 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

The inauguration of the National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and the Library Paradigm will be held on August 21, 2008 at the Bahadur Institute of Management Science, Manasagangotri, Hunsur Road, Mysore. The conference will be inaugurated by Sri. K. Jayakumar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala. Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore will give the Keynote Address. Prof. H.A. Khan, Former Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore will preside over the function. The two-day conference is being organised by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore as an event under UGC-SAP. Prof. V.G. Talawar is the programme director and Dr. Khaiser Nikam is the rappoteur general. The conference has six sessions. Each session will start with a presentation of a key paper followed by presentation of submitted paper. Each session is moderated by a Chair. The key speakers in the Conference are Prof. A. Neelameghan, Prof. I.K. Ravichandra Rao, Dr. Shalini R. Urs, Dr. Samyukta Ravi, and Dr. Venkadesan. The conference will have a tutorial and a pannel discussion. More than 100 participants are likely to participate in the conference. You are invited cordially to the inauguration function. For more information on the Conference, please visit http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori 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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Just Published: "Science Dissemination using Open Access: A Compendium of Selected Literature on Open Access"
by Puna Das 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Science Dissemination using Open Access: A Compendium of Selected Literature on Open Access Canessa, Enrique and Zennaro, Marco (Eds.) (2008). Science Dissemination using Open Access: A compendium of selected literature on Open Access. Trieste: ICTP. Can be downloaded from http://sdu.ictp.it/openaccess/book.html / https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/bitstream/handle/1849/420/SciDissOpenAccess.pdf?… About the Book: This book aims to guide the scientific community on the requirements of Open Access, and the plethora of low-cost solutions available. A compendium of selected literature on Open Access is presented to increase the awareness of the potential of open publishing in general. Discussions on open publishing via Academic Webcasting are also included. The book also aims to encourage decision makers in academia and research centers to adopt institutional and regional Open Access Journals and Archives to make their own scientific results public and fully searchable on the Internet. Table of Contents: Part 1: Selected Literature Overview Declarations Open Access to Science in Developing Countries Types of Journals Published Getting Professionals Legal Framework Institutional Access Policies and Mandates: NIH Examples Economic Models for Journal Publishing Funding Scientific Open Access Getting Found, Staying Found, Increasing Impact Web 2.0 and Open Access Open Academic Web-casting Part 2: Software EPrints DSpace Self-Archiving FAQ Open Access Archives: Examples An International Open Archive: E-LIS Open Journals System Topaz Many Congratulations to the Editors and Publisher of this useful book. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anup-jnu.blogspot.com From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Request for response
by Jatashankar Gupta 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionels, I am conducting a dissertation work on "Creation of Database of LIS Teachers in University in India". I have prepared a data collection survey which is available on following URL.I have already send this messg. two times but i am not getting response. Pls. take it as compulsion.Your positive response is required for successful completion of this work. These two Url is listed following: 1. http://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_CollectorList.aspx?sm=0aURDtC1hfGSrvi%… Steps: (i) Go to Member Login username jatashankar password jatash (ii) Go to my survey (iii) click on my survey -- Jatashankar Gupta Central Library, IIT Delhi. Mobile: 9211328039 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICT Application in Academic Libraries in Greater kolkata: Survey
by DEVIKA BASU 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionals, I, Ms. Debika Basu, student of MLISc from IGNOU am compiling my dissertation on the topic of "Impact of ICT application in academic libraries of greater Kolkata". The dissertation is based on a questionnaire based survey. It would be very much helpful for me if you kindly spare some time to complete it. To enter into the survey please click on the following link, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8vUg_2feCdIWCojcDFQkTh5w_3d_3d Thanking you in anticipation, With regards, Debika Basu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Centre invites applications for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science)
by K Prakash 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Jobs@INFLIBNET Centre Advt. No. 05/2008 The Centre invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) -1 (one) post (OBC). Click here to see details Please visit for more details and application from website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/ INFORMATION AND LIBRARY NETWORK CENTRE (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission) Post Box NO.4116, Near Gujarat University Guest House, University Campus, Navrangpura AHMEDABAD - 380 009. Web site: www.inflibnet.ac.in Advt. No. 05/2008 INFLIBNET Centre is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission with its head-quarters at Ahmedabad. The Centre is involved in a variety of activities for the benefit of academic and research community in the country. Some of the major activities of the Centre include automation and networking of libraries of the universities, creation of national databases, development of library management software to facilitate automation activities in the academic libraries, human resource development, UGC Infonet, digital library consortium etc. The Centre invites applications from Indian Nationals belonging to OBC category (non-creamy layer for all India employment) candidates only for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) - 1 (One) post. Job Description : The incumbent will be a member of the team of Library professionals involved in the areas relating to library automation, creation of database, digital library consortium, providing information service, conducting training programmes for the library professionals, organizing seminar/workshop/convention etc. Qualification & Experience : M.Lib./M.L.I.Sc. or its equivalent from a recognized universities with one year post qualification experience in a regular position. Upper Age Limit : 35 years plus 3 years age relaxation applicable to OBC category. Scale of Pay :Rs.8,000-275-13,500 (pre-revised) (At present Gross Rs.20,480/- per month at the minimum of the scale). The scale of pay and emoluments is likely to be revised upon implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission. The incumbents of above post will be required to travel extensively, visiting universities in different parts of India for assisting in automation and networking activities, installation of software packages, conducting on-site training to the library professionals and operating staff etc. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their application neatly typed strictly in the attached prescribed format with a recent passport size photograph duly affixed in it alongwith attested copies of certificates to the Administrative Officer (P&A) at the above address within 20 days of publication of the advertisement. With best regards, Bye. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. K Prakash Deputy Librarian Institute for Social and Economic Change Nagarabhavi PO Bangalore-560 072 Karnataka, India. URL: http://www.isec.ac.in/main.htm Email: prakash(a)isec.ac.in, prakash_k(a)yahoo.com Tel.: 080-23215468 / 23215519 Ext. 302 Fax: 080-23217008 Cell: 09448066788 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Modern TN State Library complex in Kotturpuram, Chennai
by sankaran arumugam 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear All, Foundation stone laid for Modern State Library complex in Chennai. Highlights: The eight-storied library to be constructed at a cost of Rs 120 crore will have a plinth area of 3,33,140 sq.ft. It will have a reading capacity for 1,200 persons and a stacking capacity of 11.5 lakh books. A conference hall with a capacity of 200 persons and a mini conference hall to accommodate 30 persons will be part of the library. The library complex will include an auditorium with a capacity of 1,280 persons and an amphitheatre with a plinth area of 42,630 sq.ft. The construction will be over by April 2010. For details, click link http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/17/stories/2008081752790100.htm Regards sankaran Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- 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 Award 2007
by sandeep bhavsar 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Respected All Pleased to inform you that, Dr. Rajendra Kumbhar – Reader –Library & Information Science Dept.: University of Pune , has been honoured with Dr. S.R. Ranganathan award- 2007 for creating best literature in Marathi in the area of Library & Information Science. The felicitation Ceremony will be held on 20th August 2008 in Jaykar Library of University of Pune . Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9987049099 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Career in Library and Information science
by Charu Mathur 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Respected Friends, I would like to invite your kind attention on an article titled ," Career in Library and Information science" published in Employment News 12-18 August,2008. The detail information about career in Library and Information Science, opportunities in LIS arena, options in LIS as Teaching, endless and lucrative alternatives in LIS world, is given in simple way. Dr. Anil Singh from NCERT is the pride author of this informative article. One can visit the following link to read this article— http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/career_details-career-in-library-and-infor… Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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largest lexicography work
by jasim s 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

The sanskrit dictionary project undertaken by deccan college of pune,India is claimed to be the largest one in the world.read on at http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/11/stories/2008081168232000.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey: It will take only 1 minutes to Complete
by Badan Barman 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Sir/Madam, The general objective of my study is to trace out the problem with existing managerial approaches to web resources in general and Library and Information Science resources in particular. In connection with this, I am conducting a survey of the user of various managerial approaches to web resources, and a questionnaire is designed for the purpose. The questionnaire so design to collect the necessary information from the user is at present distributes to you and I appreciate your help in the form of responding to my brief survey. This survey will take approximately 1 minute to complete. Here is a link to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2f1BHKR6fx1N4Df1ydk_2bsua_2bB_2bhF13… http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2f1BHKR6fx1N4Df1ydk_2bsua_2bB_2bhF13… Thanking you in anticipation. (Sri Badan Barman) Research Scholar Dept of Lib & Inf Sc Gauhati University Guwahati -781014, Assam (India) Note: 1) Your participation in this survey is voluntary but will definitely helps us to trace the difficulties you are facing with the existing managerial approaches to web Resources in Library and Information Science. 2) I hope to report the results of this survey in a form of publication, where your contribution will also be duly acknowledge, by putting the information you provided at question no. 7. If you don't want to include your details in the report please Email us at lislinks(a)gmail.com. 3) The information provided by you will only be used for deriving inferences and arriving at conclusion only. 4) If you do not wish to participate in this survey and would prefer not to be contacted again regarding this survey, please indicate so by Email to lislinks(a)gmail.com with the subject "I Don't want to respond to any query". 5) If you need any additional information about this survey, please do Email us at lislinks(a)gmail.com. We hope to respond to you query within 48 hours. 6) If you have questions or concerns regarding your rights as a research participant or in the process of research review contact: Sri. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, School of Library and Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam (India). Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971. Fax: 0361- 2235398. Email: lislinks(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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Hanoi Statement on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society
by Puna Das 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Hanoi Statement on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society 14 March 2008 The participants of the First Regional Conference for the Asia Pacific on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society have convened and agreed on a set of priorities for the region. Regarding Theme One of the Conference, which focuses on universal access to information: First, we urge all countries in the region to continue working on closing the digital divide, as it is critical that the benefits of the information revolution be equally shared amongst all citizens in every country. Second, we recognize the importance of promoting media and information literacy to all citizens, so that each individual would be equipped to access all relevant information sources available. Third, we believe that multi-lingualism in the new media must be promoted, so that all people would be able to reap the benefits of the information society. Fourth, we urge that ethical dimensions of the information society should be integrated in the formal and non-formal education curricula across the region. Fifth, a multi-stakeholder approach to ICT for development targeting the needs of communities should be promoted. Sixth, we promote the expansion of the public domain in quality and quantity. We urge striking a balance between intellectual property rights and the rights of users to access information from the public domain, particularly information generated from the public sector. Regarding Theme Two of the conference, which focuses on the freedom of expression: First, we acknowledge the sovereignty of individual nation states and also emphasize their commitments to international conventions and treaties in promoting an inclusive knowledge society. Second, we encourage all States in the region to promote the freedom of expression and of information, given that such a freedom has a value in its own right, and also gives effect to other rights, such as access to education, the promotion of human dignity, freedom of religion etc. Third, we propose that countries in the region explore developing alternative communication models such as independent models and community-based model that complement existing channels, serving to promote greater freedom and information exchange. Fourth, we encourage further research and international collaboration into the area of freedom of expression and how countries could work together to promote a greater exchange of information and ideas. Regarding Theme Three of the conference, which focuses on privacy and personal protection: First, we recognize that there are differing conceptions of privacy across the different nation states and cultures of the region. We also recognize that the protection of an individual’s privacy and security represents a universally desired value. Second, we believe that all stakeholders should be educated and sensitized to appreciate and take responsibility for issues related to privacy and data protection. Third, we urge nation states to enact appropriate legislation to protect personal data and privacy, within the context of each country’s domestic environment and in line with international law. Fourth, we support global efforts to counter cybercrimes, such as child pornography, spam, online scams and other deviant behavior. ________________________ First Regional Conference for the Asia and Pacific Region on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society, 12-14 March 2008, Hanoi , Vietnam . Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26324&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Years BLISc & Two Years MLISc Programme
by Badan Barman 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Dear LIS Professional, Peoples in general are not aware about Library and Information Science; due to its special programme of its own. It has 1 one year BLISc degree programme in comparison to other subjects' 3 years degree programme, it has 1 year MLISc programme in comparison to others subjects 2 years Master Degree Programme. I am being appointed as a Academic Consultant in School of Library and Information Science at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati (Assam) trying hard to promote the subject of Library and Information Science in the rank of other subjects by equating the programmes. But to justify my points in front of the university authority, I am in need of a strong support from the academicians of Library and Information Science that are distributed all over India. As such I have post this massage. Before producing my own justification, I want to hear from all of you, regarding pitfall and advantages of introducing the following programme. 1. The three Years BLISc programme will be an integrated modular programme in semester system. It will comprise of 24 papers including practical work. The learners, who will successfully complete the first two semesters (1 year), will be awarded Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS). The learners, who will complete the first three semesters (1 and half year), will be awarded the Diploma in Library and Information Science and after successfully completion of four semesters (two years), the learner will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science. Finally, the learners who will successfully complete all the six semesters (three years) will be awarded Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) degree. 2. The Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) will be a two years programme consisting of four semesters, just like other subject. I am sure being a LIS professional; you have many things to say about this. Please post your comments over LIS Links: http://lislinks.ning.com/. Posting in the online groups is avoided, as in such cases there is a huge scope to distribute your valuable comments widely, to arrive at any conclusion. Thanking You and Waiting for Your Valuable Comments. -- 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, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation - India R&D 2008: Nanotechnology – The Science of the Future
by Puna Das 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: "India R & D 2008: Nanotechnology – The Science of the Future" FICCI, in partnership with Ministry of Science and Technology organizes India R & D Conferences, on an annual basis. The previous India R&D Conferences held on the themes "India as World's Knowledge Hub of the Future" (2005), "Commercialization of Innovation: Mind to Market" (2006) and "Innovation - Advantage India" (2007) met with incredible success in terms of sensitizing the industry, R&D institutes and investors on various issues influencing the growth of India's Science and Technology. Carrying forward its earnest efforts, FICCI is now holding a series of India R&D Conferences with sectoral focus to allow formulation of sector-specific action plans and recommendations for industry, investors and policy makers. The first Conference in the Series "India R & D 2008: Nanotechnology – The Science of the Future" has been scheduled on 5th September 2008 at FICCI, New Delhi. Through this Conference, FICCI aims to generate an environment of informed enthusiasm amongst various stakeholders, especially industry players. Nanotechnology has the potential to address various concerns of humanity by providing comprehensive solutions for sustainable development (such as drug delivery, water remediation, agricultural productivity, etc.). India acknowledged this importance by setting up Nano Science and Technology Mission and Vision Group to develop national nanotechnology policy which intends to address regulatory, safety, infrastructure & human resource development issues. Indian nanotechnology industry is in its infancy and projected to grow many folds. Thus, considerable fillip is required to increase commercialisation efforts and enthusiasm of the industry. We are happy to invite you to participate in this Conference. The Registration Form can be downloaded at: http://www.indiarnd.com/nano-register.pdf and Tentative Programme at: http://www.indiarnd.com/nano-prog.pdf. For further information in this regard you may visit conference website www.indiarnd.com that has all the information. Looking forward to your confirmation. Thank you & with regards, Yours sincerely Sumeet Gupta Deputy Director Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 Tel: 011-23736306 (D); 23738760-70 Extn. 477/212 Fax: 011-23765333, 23721504, 23320714 Email: indiarnd(a)ficci.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- 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 - Fifth annual Skoch Summit India @ Work on the theme "Ideating Third Generation Reforms"
by Puna Das 16 Aug '08

16 Aug '08

Call for Papers The fifth annual Skoch Summit India @ Work is being organized this year on the theme "Ideating Third Generation Reforms". The purpose of the summit is to take stock on the reforms agenda so far and develop foresight for next level of reforms for inclusive impact for the development of disadvantaged communities. This Conference provides a forum for discussion, collaboration and intellectual exchange for all those interested in any of these fields of research or practice. On behalf of the conference committee and program advisory board, we welcome both academic and practitioner papers on a wide range of topics and a wide range of scholarly approaches including theoretical and empirical papers employing qualitative, quantitative and critical methods. Action research, case studies and research in practice are welcomed approaches. The topics for round tables include, but are not limited to: * Peoples' Knowledge Network * Speeding e-Governance * Emergency Services, Disaster Management and Sustainability * HR and Administrative Reforms * Education & Employability * Banking, Financial Services & Insurance * Open Source for Public Administration Selected papers from the conference will be considered for publication in "Inclusion": a publication of Skoch Consultancy Services. Paper Submission Details: Abstract Submission : The Abstract should be a minimum of 100 and no more than 800 words including keywords. Abstracts have to include the proposed title for the paper, the full names, addresses and email addresses of all authors and phone number of at least one contact author. Full paper: Only required after acceptance of abstract and not to be more than 3,000 words including abstract, keywords and references. Last date for Abstract Submission: 31 August 2008 Full Paper Submission Deadline: 25 September 2008 The papers may be submitted to knowledge(a)skoch.in More Details at: http://www.skoch.in/India@Work/html/call_for_papers.html http://www.indiaatwork.in/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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100 Free Library 2.0 Webinars and Tutorials
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 16 Aug '08

16 Aug '08

Dear Friends, Check out these resources in http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/05/29/100-free-library-20-webinars-a… get a basic understanding of what makes up Library 2.0, and how you can start adopting it. Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahally, Bengalooru – 562110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. N. Laxman Rao Festschrift -- Call for Papers
by prafulla tv 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Prof. N. Laxman Rao Festschrift Call for Papers Dear Colleagues, We are happy to inform you that a festschrift is being published in honour of Dr. N. Laxman Rao, Director, Academic Staff College & Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University on the occasion of his superannuation in October 2008. Having joined the DLIS, OU in 1975, Prof. Laxman Rao has made outstanding contribution towards enrichment of LIS Education in particular and of LIS profession in general in various roles during a career spanning over three decades. A towering personality who provided inspiring leadership to thousands of LIS teaching and practicing professionals throughout the nation, Prof. Laxman Rao has been a strong advocate for extensive application and proper management of ICTs in LICs to metamorphosise the L&I services for meeting the challenges of the emerging knowledge society. With his simplicity, easy accessibility and ever helpful attitude, he endeared himself to his students, colleagues and professional librarians. He strived to maintain highest professional standards throughout his career, and was highly vocal and daring in voicing his concern and views on professional issues. Prof. Laxman Rao did M.Lib.Sc. from the Banaras Hindu University, M.A. (Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology) from Osmania University, Masters Degree in Information Management from the University of Sheffield, U.K. and LL.B. from Osmania University. He was awarded Ph.D. by the Osmania University in 1993 for his research on the topic “Planning and Implementation of Automated Circulation System for O.U. Library System”. His areas of specialization are Information Technology Management, Information Storage and Retrieval, and Library Cataloguing. He served as the Head, DLIS, OU during the period 1993-1995 and as Chairman, BOS. He participated actively in university’s administrative functions in various capacities. He contributed in building up of a well-equipped computer laboratory in the DLIS, OU to provide best hands-on training on computer applications in LICs. He strongly believed that the LIS curriculum should be revised frequently keeping in view the advances in ICTs in order to develop manpower capable of managing information in competitive environment. He was a member of the UGC Curriculum Development Committee and was associated with UGC-NET, SLET as paper setter and examiner. He organized a meeting of chairpersons of the DLISs from South India to discuss curriculum as part of CDC activity. In his capacity as Course Coordinator for UGC sponsored Refresher Course in LIS organized by the ASC, OU, he conducted successfully several refresher courses. He was the Organizing Secretary for 53rd All India National Conference of ILA, held during 13-16th November, 2007 at Osmania University, Hyderabad. He is a resource person to several universities and also associated with distance education programmes of both Indira Gandhi National Open University and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University as editor, course writer and counselor. He has edited 11 books and published around 50 articles in books and journals. The books edited by him include the following: Quality Education in LIS (IATLIS, 2006); Development of Public Libraries in India (2005); Knowledge Societies and Libraries (Prof. A.A.N. Raju Festschrift, 2004); Globalization of LIS Education (IATLIS, 2004); Library Consortia (IATLIS, 2004); Manpower Development for Information Management in Competitive Environment (IATLIS, 2003); Changing Dimensions of LIS Education (IATLIS, 2001); Universe of Knowledge (1998); Fifty Years of LIS Education in India (IATLIS, 1997); Information Technology and Its Impact on LIS Education and Library Management (1997); New Vistas in LIS (Prof. G.V.S.L. Narasimha Raju Festschrift, 1995). Prof. Laxman Rao has been actively involved in various professional associations and served them in various capacities: President, IATLIS & ALSD; Vice President, ILA & IASLIC; Secretary, ALSD. He is Life Member of ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS, SIS, ALSD, and APLA. The proposed festschrift would be a significant contribution to the LIS literature containing invited papers from eminent LIS teachers and professionals from all over India and abroad. The Editorial Committee is pleased to invite you to write a scholarly or research-based paper on any topic of your choice relating to LIS and allied fields. As application of ICTs in LICs, information management, knowledge management and library management are some of the areas which are very dear to Prof. Laxman Rao’s heart, we wish to focus on them. The length of the article may be around 3000 words and written in a clear and concise style. For preparing the list of works cited and citing sources in the text, please follow the MLA (Modern Language Association of America) Style. You may wish to visit the following URL for sample examples: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/02/ We request all the professional friends to contribute original articles to enable us to bring out the festschrift successfully. A complimentary copy of the festschrift would be provided to the first author of every article accepted for publication. We shall be grateful if you could please let us have your article by September 20, 2008 to facilitate the publication of the festschrift on time. We solicit your valuable cooperation and support to this project which is a symbolic expression of our reverence and love towards Prof. Laxman Rao. We look forward to hear from you soon. With best wishes Sincerely Dr. S. Sudarshan Rao Principal University College of Arts & Social Sciences, and Professor & Head Department of Library and Information Science Osmania University Hyderabad 500 007 Andhra Pradesh, India Mobile 98492 28980 Phone Office 040 2709 8298, 2768 2225 Residence 040 2703 0777 Email yesyesrao(a)yahoo.com Note: Articles can also be sent to T.V. Prafulla Chandra, Editor, Dharma Vana Arboretum, Flat G3, Phase 4, Saptagiri Apartments, Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad 500 025. Phone Residence 040 2750 5908 Mobile 93962 51106 Email tallurivpc(a)yahoo.com Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Digital Libraries and Digital Archiving
by gopikuttan gopikuttan 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear Professionals We are happy to announce that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala is organising a National workshop on Digital Librariies and Digital Archiving from 26-29 August 2008 for LIS Teachers.Details of the program is available in the Dept's web site www.dliskerala.org. Thank u Dr.A.Gopikuttan DLIS University of Kerala Trivandrum Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cost of the registration fees
by Narenthiran 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear professionals, I would like to bring one small note to discuss on various workshops and conference proceedings registration fees. Now a days I am noticing there is a steep hike in registration fees and accomadation. Is it neccessary? Trainings/workshops/conference proceedings are suppose to help the participants to use modern/scientific tehniques in minimum cost. I personally request organisers of the Trainings/workshops/conference proceedings reduce the fees by avoiding luxury bags and conducting courses in costly private/hotels hall. Thanks Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Phone # 91-413-2334168 Extn 126/139 Fax # 91-413-2339534 Email: narenthiran.r(a)ifpindia.org www.ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NRN Murthy inaugurates new building of ISiM, Mysore -20th August
by Shalini Urs 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

International School of Information Management (a Ford Foundation Funded Initiative) University of Mysore, Mysore ----- The members of the Governing Board of ISiM Cordially invite you to the Inauguration of the new building of ISiM ------------ We gratefully acknowledge the munificent building grants from Informatics (India) Limited, Bangalore ----------------------------- Programme --- Inauguration By Shri. N.R. Narayana Murthy Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies Guests of Honour Dr.Ganesan Balachander Representative, Ford Foundation, New Delhi and Shri N. Ravi Shankar, IAS Joint Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of India Presided by Prof. T.C. Shivashankara Murthy Honourable Vice Chancellor (Acting), University of Mysore Date: Wednesday, 20th of August, 2008: 11.30 A.M -------- Thanks and Regards Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 ISiM-Management School for IT, Technology School for IM www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR PAPERS - PLANNER 2008 by INFLIBNET
by Mailing List Admin 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:14:46 +0530 From: Rajesh Chandrakar <rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in> Sorry for the cross posting PLANNER- Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North East Region is a special initiative taken up by Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) to bring awareness among library professionals in the field of Information Technology and its application to Library Services. After the overwhelming response and success of five PLANNERS, INFLIBNET is planning to organize PLANNER-2008, at the School of Engineering and Technology, Dimapur, Nagaland University, Nagaland. INFLIBNET has successfully organized five PLANNERS in different parts of North East in collaboration with the universities located in the region on rotation basis in each state. First PLANNER was held at NEHU, Shilong, Second at Manipur University, Imphal, Third at Assam University, Silchar, fourth at Mizoram University, Aizawl and fifth in Guwahati University, Assam. This event has become popular not only in North East but also amongst professionals from rest of the country and neighboring countries. This is the sixth PLANNER in series, which is to be held at Nagaland University, Dimapur, during 6th - 7th November, 2008. PLANNER 2008 Programme committee solicits high quality technical papers related to the themes and sub-themes listed below(but not limited to). Main Theme: Open Access, Open Source and Open Libraries(O3) ---------- Sub theme -1: Open Access and Open Source: � Institutional repositories: Implementation and case studies � Open Access Journals: Economics, Viability and other major issues � Harvesting Technologies and Practices � Open Access Initiatives and related protocols � Open protocols � Library 2.0 and Open Access Sub theme -2: Open Source: � LIS related Open Source � Digital Library / Institutional Repositories/ FOSS Sub theme - 3: Open Libraries: � Defining Open Libraries � Model for Open Libraries � UGC Infonet and Open Libraries � Web 2.0 for Open Libraries IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------------ Receipt of full papers : Sept 30, 2008 Last date for Registration : October 15, 2008 Convention Dates : November 6-7, 2008 Papers typed in Open Office/MS-Word format can be sent as attachment addressed to Sh. Manoj Kumar K, Convener, PLANNER 2008(planner2008(a)inflibnet.ac.in) directly through E-Mail or in a floppy by post. The length of the paper should normally be within 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 and the author should agree to transfer the copyright to the conference organizers. A passport size photograph(s) of author(s) has to be submitted with the paper. OBJECTIVES ------------------- � To create an information and knowledge-based society through knowledge powerhouse and a hub of the global information system � To develop standards, content development, management and open access system � Empowers users through a network of information and knowledge centres acting as flagships for accessing required information � To develop digital library collection at nationally and internationally embracing the global knowledge and creativity for the heritage of intellectual property will be globally available in digital form � Value added content and universal connectivity will ensure that every individual will have the opportunity for accessing global information and knowledge � To explore the issues involved in web based systems and their usefulness to the users. Kindly visit the convention website at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/planner2008/ for detailed guidelines and editorial policy for PLANNER 2008. with regards, ------------------------------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar K Scientist -D(CS) and Convener, PLANNER-2008 INFLIBNET CENTRE, PB:4116, Near Gujarat University Guest House, Ahmedabad - Gujarat INDIA-380009 ------------------------------------------------------------ Ph: 91-079-6308528/6304695 ext -48 Resi: 079-2674 3777 Mob: 093761 34222 ------------------------------------------------------------ Email : manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in, perambra(a)gmail.com web : www.inflibnet.ac.in ============================================================

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
by K.R. Mulla 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear all, Wishing you a HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY ..........jai Hind -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-25441722, 25443744 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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Library Day Celebrations at MYDLIS, MYSORE
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

12 August 2008 A Unique Librarian’s Day Celebrations at MYDLIS, Mysore The Department of Library and Information Science, Manasagangotri had more than two reasons to rejoice on 12 August 2008, which is celebrated wide across the country as the Librarian’s Day to honour (Late) Dr S R Ranganathan, the father of Indian Library Science. Firstly, the morning celebrations began with an invigorating PowerPoint and Web-based lecture by Dr M Krishnamurthy, University Librarian on the works and history of (Late) Dr S R Ranganathan. The lecture was interspersed with interesting pictures on the works of Dr SRR. A very captivating video documentary on Dr SRR kept the audience spell-bound. Interestingly, MYDLIS had more than one reason to celebrate!!! What could be a more befitting and worthy tribute to salute Dr SRR, the father of Indian Library Science by the Department of Library and Information Science, Univ. Mysore, than by awarding a Ph.D. Degree to Mr K S Dinesh (Asst. Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering, Devanahalli) under the esteemed guidance of Dr Khaiser Nikam, (MBA, MLIS, Ph.D.), Chairperson, DOS, LIS, University of Mysore. The doctoral thesis was on – “Strategic management of Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka: a study”. The latter half of the programme was followed by a vibrant open-house Viva-Voce defence of Sri K S Dinesh ably attended by the library science faculty members and students of the library science department. The programme concluded with words of congratulations by Prof. V G Talawar, Board of Studies Chairman, and the other library science faculty members on the good doctoral work carried out by Mr K S Dinesh under Dr Khaiser Nikam. Message posted by R Guruprasad Ph.D. Research Scholar, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ASK management/principles
by avijit dutta 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Respected professionals, I want to know about ASK management/principles and its application in LIS. Please help me. Thanking you, Avijit Dutta College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat Purba Medinipur, W B - 721 171 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on GNU-Eprints at Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
by J. K. Vijayakumar 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Please excuse us for any cross-postings. ----------------------------------------- Dear Sir/Colleague, Mahatma Gandhi University Library ( http://www.mgu.ernet.in ) is conducting a five day national workshop on Developing Digital Library using GNU Eprints in association with INFLIBNET Center ( http://www.inflibnet.ac.in ) Ahamadabad from 16-20th September 2008. This workshop is a rare opportunity for Librarians, Information professionals, Teaching Faculty in Universities and Colleges, Scientists in R&D institutions etc for getting acquainted with the latest digitizing open source software GNU Eprints and build their own Institutional Repositories. Lectures and demonstrations from eminent resource persons in this arena coupled with excellent lab facilities for hands on experience would enable the participants to create a digital library at ease. Hence your participation in the workshop is greatly cherished and encouraged. The institutions may depute their one or two relevant persons to the workshop. For registration and further details of the workshop, please log on to http://www.mgu.ernet.in/gnu_rev/page1.htm Kindly communicate this announcement to your professional colleagues also. Regards Convenor Organising Committee National Workshop on GNU EPrints Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala Phone: 0481 2731017 Email: mguleprint(a)gmail.com http://www.mgu.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ranganathan's Day
by Purushotham Gowda 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

We, the Dakshina Kannada Library Association celebrating the Dr S R Ranganathan's day on 31-08-2008 at MIT Manipal . In connection with this programme . we are also arranging a *workshop* also we expecting all the professionals friends co-opration, support and particaption in this programme and to make this function a grand success with regards and best wishes Dr Purushothama Gowda M Secretary , D K & Kodagu Library Association Sr Asst Librarian Mangalore University Konje - 574 199 ** *Cell 94494 50671* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Details of a book
by sheeba jasmine 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

13.8.08 Dear Professionals, I am looking for a book titled "World Wide Web Yellow Pages" published by New Riders. We have a copy of 5/e which was published in the year 1997 . Now we need a copy of the latest edition. Can anybody tell me if this is available in the market and if it is not available, anyother similar book which serves the same purpose is available. with regards, D. Sheeba Jebaseeli, Librarian, Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur, TamilNadu 603 203 Ph:91-44-27454784, 27454726 Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Oxford Journals announces partnership with The Gerontological Society of America
by Kaushik 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

11 August 2008 Today Oxford Journals and The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) announced a new publishing partnership for GSA's three journals: *The Gerontologist*, and *The Journals of Gerontology: Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences* and *Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences*. Oxford Journals will be publishing the three GSA journals from 2009. First published as one journal in 1946, *The Journal of Gerontology* was the first journal on ageing to be published in the United States. Over the years, the journal grew tremendously and, in 1961, became three separate publications ( *Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences*, *Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences*, and *The Gerontologist*). *The Journals of Gerontology*, *Series A and Series B*, cover a broad range of approaches. *The Gerontologist *is a bimonthly journal that provides a multidisciplinary perspective on human ageing through the publication of research and analysis in gerontology, including social policy, program development, and service delivery. Both readers and librarians will be pleased to know that Oxford Journals is digitizing the back archive of *The Gerontologist *and *The Journals of Gerontology*. Content dating back to volume one, issue one will be included in the Oxford Journals Archive in 2009. *The Gerontologist *and *The Journals of Gerontology* join Oxford Journals' prestigious collection of journals which is strong in social sciences, medicine, biological sciences, and public health, and includes complementary titles in the field of ageing. According to the recent 2007 Journal Citation Reports, one fifth of this collection is in the top 10% and over two thirds in the top 50% of their subject category. Oxford Journals <http://www.oxforjdournals.org/>, a Division of OUP, publishes over 220 journals covering a broad range of subject areas, two-thirds of which are published in collaboration with learned societies and other international organizations. The collection contains some of the world's most prestigious titles, including *Nucleic Acids Research*, *JNCI*( *Journal of the National Cancer Institute*), *Brain*, *Human Reproduction*, *English Historical Review*, and the *Review of Financial Studies*. For more information on Oxfford Journals please write to Kaushik Ghosh Sales Manager - South Asia & South East Asia Oxford Journals , Oxford University Press kaushik.ghosh(a)oxfordjournals.org or Kirsty Luff Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Oxford Journals kirsty.luff(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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National Conference on Library 2.0 at MyDLIS - Call for participation
by N.S. Harinarayana 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

We are happy to invite you to participate in an interesting conference on a very exciting theme – Library 2.0 This conference is organized by the Department of Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore, Mysore from August 21-22, 2008. The two-day national conference would have eight sessions in all. It includes one tutorial session on Web 2.0. Each session will have a key paper to be presented by experts in the concerned field followed by the research papers submitted to the conference. The following are some of the experts likely to address the conference. Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Professor, Multimedia, Computational lectromagnetics, Computer and Network Security, Natural Language Processing., IISc, Bangalore; Prof. A. Neelameghan, Retd. Professor, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore.; Dr. Shalini R. Urs, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore; and Dr. Samyukta Ravi, University Librarian, Pondicherri University, Pondicherri. We appreciate your participation by registering for the conference on or before 21st August. Spot registrations are also available. However, your prior information about your participation would help us to make the arrangements without much difficulty. In case accommodation is to be arranged by the organizers for your stay during the conference period, we would like to have prior information. Conference fee: Without Accommodation: Rs. 1000/- With Accommodation: Rs. 1600/- The registration bee may be sent in form of DD in favour of Mylib 2.0. The registration form and DD may be sent to Prof. V.G. Talawar Organising Chair Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysroe 570 006 For more information on the conference either visit: http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in. You can download the registration format from: http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in/html/mylibregistration.htm You can also contact us through email: mydlis.sap(a)gmail.com. -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori 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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LEAD Programme: international career opportunity in UNDP
by Puna Das 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear Young Professionals, UNDP is looking for motivated and talented young professionals who are interested in an international career in development, have a passion to make a difference to the worlds poor and are willing to serve in hardship duty stations. Who can apply for the LEAD programme? Anyone of any nationality can apply, however since the programme is geared towards recruiting young professionals, preference will be given to candidates who are under 35 years of age. Candidates should also possess a masters degree in development related studies and be proficient in English and at least one other UN language. A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in development, crisis/post-conflict management would also be an asset. More information can be found on UNDP’s website at http://www.undp.org/lead. The online application period was initiated on the 14 July and will close on 31 August 2008. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Explore your hobbies and interests. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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lectuer in the memory of father of Library and Information science in India
by Pardeep Rai 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Delhi Library Association organised 6th Dr S.R. Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on 12th August in Ranganathan Bhawan Naraina vihar New Delhi 28. the lecture was delivered by Padamshri Prof. P.N. Kaula and Dr P.R Goswami Director NASSDOC presided over, in the lecture Prof Kaula indicated his experiences with the SRR. Prof Kaula indicated that he had the relationship like a son of SRR. he also eloborated that the foreign professional recognised SRR as world Librarian . the lecture attended by a number of Professionals and retired person, e.g. Prof. Krishan Kumar, Dr S.R. Gupta and Dr R.K Bhatt Head Deptt. of LIS , DU and many more -- Pardeep Rai Librarian Maitreyi College University of Delhi Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 110021( India) Mobile no 9899359373 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraries of the future?
by Shamprasad Pujar 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear Members, In an information world in which Google apparently offers us everything, what place is there for the traditional, and even the digital, library? In a library environment which is increasingly moving to the delivery of online rather than print resources, what of the academic library?s traditional place at the heart of campus life? To read more on this topic, please check it at: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/librariesofthefuture/ Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: 91-22-2841 6565 ; 2840 0919 Ext: 565 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Source library Systems - Podcast
by L J Haravu 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

I was invited to the August 2008 meeting of a group called Library 2.0 Gang to participate in a discussion on Open Source Library Systems and to represent NewGenLib. This is a monthly meeting of Gang members like Marshal Breeding, Carl Grant, and others both from the Library Manageemnt Systems (LMS) industry as well as librarians who are interested in open source systems (OSS). The Chairperson of the group is Richard Tallis, Technology Evangelist from the Talis software, a major player in the UK LMS market. The meeting is available as a Podcast and can be listened to and downloaded from the link. http://librarygang.talis.com/podpress_trac/play/124/0/twt20080811_TL2G-06.m… (sent by Yahoo! Toolbar) The proceedings throws light on major trends and thinking in this emerging field of library management. Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article required
by DEEPAK PANT 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Sir, Kindly post the message below: Please send the undermentioned article which is urgently required by one of our research worker: Modified protocol for hepatitis B virus DNA isolation & detection. Analytical Biochemistry' 2003 Vol.314 p. 142-143 >From Deepak Pant National Institute of Communicable Diseases Library pantdeepak2005(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 happy librarian's Day
by Purushotham Gowda 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Happy librarian's day to all the professional colleagues of our country Let us have his at least one professional ethics/idealism in our profession also . If we adopt one of his professional idealism is only the greatest contribution to the celebration of the librarian's day in the name SRR , who has given the new dimensions and respect to the entire library paternity in the country Dr Purushthama Gowda M Secretary , D K & Kodagu library association -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congatulations Mrs.Gayathri Sen
by Dhanukumar Pattanashetti 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Dear all, Karnataka Public Library Department, Government of Karnataka has awarded Mrs. Gayathri Sen "Librarian of the year". Mrs. Sen will be felicitated today (August 12th) at Public Library, Hampi Nagar, Bangalore at 5.30pm. Warm Regards, Dhanukumar Pattanashetti Thomson Reuters -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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