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Job Vacancies..... Project Manager...... Library Automation....
by Tushar Popat 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

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Open Source software survey for LIS professionals
by Vimal Kumar V. 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

Dear Friends, Please participate in the survey to know Open Source software usage among LIS professionals in India. http://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=7aqa85ozngde40w300479 Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Conference @ Manipal University - Last date for Registration
by Mahabaleshwara Rao 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, Welcome to National Conference on Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) at SEARCH - The Health Sciences Library and the Dept. of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka on 21-22 February, 2014. Kindly note that last date for registration for NACML is 15.2.2014. In view of the overwhelming response for NACML, organizing committee has decided to allow spot registration for those who have registered and confirmed their participationon or before 15.2.2014. Hence, we request you to kindly confirm your participation in NACML on or before 15.2.2014. Please ignore this mail in case you already registered for NACML / confirmed your participation in NACML. Thanks & Regards, Dr. Shivananda Bhat K. Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal; Ph: 0820 2922358 M: 9448842867 e-Mail: shiva.bhat(a)manipal.edu; shivanandabhatk(a)gmail.com Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao Joint Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal Ph: 0820 2922609 M: 9964498288 e-Mail: m.rao(a)manipal.edu; baikadi(a)yahoo.com On Wednesday, 22 January 2014 2:00 PM, Sharmila Ghosh <milaghosh(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear Dr Bhat / Dr Rao I am a freelance library professional (retired from regular employment) based in Delhi-NCR. I came across this post late and there is no time to prepare a full-length paper. I am interested to participate in this Conference, if I am able to book my travel tickets. I plan to make a short paper (on-spot) if you may permit so. Is it possible to get accommodation in the University Guest House? Kindly confirm Thanks and regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mahabaleshwara Rao <baikadi(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS Conference @ Manipal University To: "LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" <LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Dear All, SEARCH – The Health Sciences Library and Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka is organizing a national conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal. Conference details are in the below stated mail. You can find more information in the website: http://www.manipal.edu/research/pages/conferences.aspx Last date for submission of paper is 31.1.2014. Thanks& Regards, Dr. Shivananda Bhat K. Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal; Ph: 0820 2922358 M: 9448842867 mailto:e-Mail%3Ashiva.bhat@manipal.edu; shivanandabhatk(a)gmail.com Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao Joint Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal Ph: 0820 2922609 M: 9964498288 e-Mail:m.rao@manipal.edu;baikadi@yahoo.com On Friday, 13 December 2013 5:52 PM, Mahabaleshwara Rao <baikadi(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Dear Moderator, Please arrange to publish the following. Dear Sir/Madam, We are very glad to inform you that SEARCH – The Health Sciences Library and Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka is organizing a national conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 atthe Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal. Objectives· To provide an opportunity to LIS professionals to explore the ways and means to manage the modern libraries where electronic resources are playing a pivotal role in meeting the information needs of the users· To explore, discuss and share ideas and knowledge related to innovative modern library management systems to meet the needs of the changing environmentNACML is being organized as a part of Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. You can find more information in the website: http://www.manipal.edu/research/pages/conferences.aspx Looking forward for your participation in NACML. Feel free to contact: The Organizing Secretary NACML KMC Health Sciences Library ManipalUniversity Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka -- Sharmila Ghosh https://www.myparichay.in/profile/100003579518657 https://www.facebook.com/notes/sharmila-ghosh/my-professional-details/10546… https://www.facebook.com/notes/sharmila-ghosh/professional-associations-ach… https://www.facebook.com/notes/sharmila-ghosh/my-publications/1054670562492… -- 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 an Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

Dear Library Professionals, One of our faculty member has urgently required the below mentioned article for his study and reference purpose. It would be highly appreciated if one can send the soft/hard copy of this article for his said purpose. Article Name: Neel-Darpan: The Image of a Peasant Revolt in a Liberal Mirror Author Name: Ranajit Guha Source Journal: *The Journal of Peasant Studies*, Vol. 2 (No. 1),1974 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: subhayu chattopadhyay <subhayu_india(a)rediffmail.com> Date: Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 11:57 AM Subject: Request for an Article To: "ajaysharma.lib(a)gmail.com" <ajaysharma.lib(a)gmail.com> Dear Mr. Sharma, Please refer to our telephonic conversation regrading of accessing to an article. The details of the article are as follows: Ranajit Guha, "Neel-Darpan: The Image of a Peasant Revolt in a Liberal Mirror," *The Journal of Peasant Studies*, Vol. 2 (No. 1),1974, London. Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind cooperation. Regards Subhayu Chattopadhyay <http://sigads.rediff.com/RealMedia/ads/click_nx.ads/www.rediffmail.com/sign…> Get your own *FREE* website, *FREE* domain & *FREE* mobile app with Company email. *Know More >*<http://track.rediff.com/click?url=___http://businessemail.rediff.com/compan…> -- Thanks and regards. अजय कुमार शर्मा Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Office Land Line: +91 3463 262783 Ext. 220 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 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 *********************************************************** You can’t change the past but you can change the future, always remember to recycle... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILA Award Announcement Invitation
by Anil Singh 08 Feb '14

08 Feb '14

Dear Sir, Please put the following award announcement invitation on LIS forum mailing list. 1. ILA-VENDANAIKEE FELLOWSHIP 2. ILA-CD SHARMA AWARD 3. ILA-A G MOTIWALE AWARD 4. ILA-P V VERGHESE AWARD 5. ILA-DR. K PADMA UMAPATHY AND KS UMAPATHY FELLOWSHIP IN LIBRARY & INFO. SCIENCE 6. ILA-Dr. L M PADHYA BEST UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AWARD 7. ILA-Dr. PSG KUMAR LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 8. ILA-GIDWANI-DESHPANDEY BEST ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN AWARD Please send your application to general secretary ILA on the mail ID - ask(a)ilaindia.net <ask(a)ilaindia.net%20> & hard copy to ILA Office latest by 17th February 2014. Further detail can be seen at Indian Library Association Official Website at www.ilaindia.net Thanks & Regards, Vice-President - North Pravin Kr. Choudhary -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nominations for ILA Awards
by Anil Singh 08 Feb '14

08 Feb '14

Dear Professional Colleagues, Nominations are invited for various ILA awards which would be given at 59th ILA Conference to be held at IIT Roorkee. The details of the awards and nomination form are given at ILA website http://www.ilaindia.net/. Filled-in Nomination form should reach ILA office on the address given below latest by 17th Februray 2014. The General Secretary, Indian Library Association, Flat No 201, A-40/41, Ansal Building, Dr Mukherjee Magar, DELHI - 110009 Phone: 011-27651743 E-mail: raipardeep(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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Vacuum Cleaner
by SAIACS, Chief Librarian 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Dear Colleagues, I am seeking your opinion on choosing a good vacuum cleaner for our library. We would like to keep our books dust free as much as possible J. Your suggestions and experiences will help us to identify a good one for us. Please share your thoughts and experience in this regard. With kind regards Yesan Sellan, B.Com., MLISc., PGDLAN, UGC-NET Chief Librarian South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) 363 Dodda Gubbi Cross Road, Kothanur P.O., Bangalore 77, India Phone: 91 80 2846 5235/5344/ 5649, Fax: 91 80 28465412, Mobile: 91-9972348251 <http://www.saiacs.org/> www.saiacs.org Alternative Email: <mailto:yesans@gmail.com> yesans(a)gmail.com ______________________________________ IMPORTANT : This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. P Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Library Trainees at CBSE, New Delhi
by Mailing List Admin 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2014 15:56:07 +0530 From: Dr. B.N. Singh <byanktesh(a)gmail.com> Dear friends, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi has invited applications for the post of ‘Library Trainees’ on contractual basis. For more details please visit http://www.cbseacademic.in/career.html Thanks Dr. B.N. Singh Deputy Director (Library) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Under Ministry of Human Resourse Development Ministry (MHRD) Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue New Delhi-110002 (M) 9999196948 Email: byanktesh(a)gmail.com

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Scholarship for Public Librarians to attend NEXT Library conference in Chicago
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Next Library 2014 will be held June 20-25, 2014 at Chicago Public Library in Chicago, Illinois, United States. This years theme is Accelerate Learning. The 2014 NEXT Library Conference is an international gathering of forward thinking library professionals, innovators and decision-makers who are pushing boundaries and making changes that support learning in the 21st century. The conference will explore bold new visions and ideas that position public libraries as the learning center in our local communities. Scholarship support is available to public librarians from less developed countries in travel and conference registration fees for one week of conference attendance in Chicago. More details from http://www.nextlibrary.net/grant-next-library-2014 Applications are due Monday, March 3, 2014. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vancacy at Philips Innovation Campus@Bangalore
by Chandrika 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, Request to post the ads in the LIS-Forum. Let me know if you need any more information. Thanks in advance. ************************************ Opening for Library Assistant at Philips Innovation campus at Bangalore. Interested candidate pls send the resume @ chandrika.hl(a)philips.com/contact at M:9741191464. *Qualification:* Diploma in library science. (Preferable for Freshers) * Office Address:* Philips Innovation Campus, Philips Electronics India Limited, Manyata Tech Park, Nagavara, Bangalore - 560 045 ********************************************************** -- Warm Regards Chandrika HL Librarian ************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistant
by Sampath Kumar 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of PROJECT ASSISTANT for ICSSR sponsored project as per the following details: Title of the project : ICT Literacy Competencies among Rural and Urban Students: The Digital Divide No. of Position : One Nature of position : Purely temporary Duration : 18 months Essential qualification : Post Graduate Degree in Library and Information Science with a minimum of 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST) Desirable qualification : Experience in MS-Office, MS-Excel,SPSS and conducting field based research Job Description : Collection, analysis of data and any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Director Language proficiency : Kannada and English Emoluments : Consolidated pay of Rs. 13,000/- (Rupees Thirteen thousand only) per month Interested candidates may send their applications along with the Bio-data, email ID, Passport size photo and copies of relevant certificates/testimonials by post so as to reach on or before 20th February 2014 to: Dr.B.T. Sampath Kumar Project Director and Associate Professor, Dept. of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka E-mail: sampathbt_2001(a)rediffmail.com The date of interview will be intimated later to the eligible candidates by post/email. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates appearing for the Interview. ================================= Dr.B.T.Sampath Kumar Associate Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science TUMKUR UNIVERSITY, Tumkur, Karnataka, INDIA www.drbtsampathkumar.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need help
by Vandana Khandelwal 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear all professional Our college has applied for Academic Autonomy hence we want to know which way library will be able to get maximum benefits and also whether there are any specific norms which library needs to fulfill. Regards Ms. Vandana Khandelwal Librarian MITAOE, Pune -- 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 supritha Shetty 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned article, Please mail it to me. 1. Virchows Archiv A 1991, Volume 418, Issue 2, pp 179-183 Solid-cystic (papillary-cystic) tumours within and outside the pancreas in men: Report of two patients G. Klöppel, R. Maurer, E. Hofmann, K. Lüthold, J. Oscarson, N. Forsby, I. Ihse, O. Ljungberg, P. U. Heitz Thank you, with regards Librarian K.S.Hegde Medical Academy Deralakatte -575018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request to circulate VTU Author Workshop to your Faculty, Researchers and Librarians enabling them to register online
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, Greeting for the day, I am glad to bring it to your kind notice that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is organizing a one day Authors Workshop, in collaboration with M/s.Springer (India) Pvt. Ltd., on 13th February 2014, for the benefit of Teachers and Research scholars in different places in India. Dr. Jeffrey Robens from Edanz, Germany will be the Resource Person for the said workshop and train the participants about writing quality and scholarly papers and about communicating the same to the reputed publishers for effective publication. Chief Guest: Prof.B.S.Sonde Former Vice Chancellor, Goa University, Goa Speaker and Resource person: Dr. Jeffrey Robens, Senior Editor, Edanz, Germany. Guest of Honour: Dr. Sanjiv Goswami, MD, Springer India Presided by Dr. K. E. Prakash, Registrar, VTU, Belgaum Please find below the invitation with a registration link. We request you to circulate this to your Faculty, Research scholars and Librarians enabling them to register. Mailer: http://www.logiquebraincreations.com/springer/Springer_Author_Workshop/VTU/ Poster: http://logiquebraincreations.com/springer/Springer_Author_Workshop/Author_W… Thanking you With kind regards K.R.Mulla, Author Workshop Coordinator -- Dr. K. R. Mulla, M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D. Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama," Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka, India. Ph: 0831-2498192 URL: http://www.vtu.ac.in/ -- 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 design and development of automated libraries using Koha at SH College, Ernakulam
by Vimal Kumar V. 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Friends, SH College Library, Thevara, Ernakulam in association with Mahatma Gandhi University organize three days workshop on Koha Open SourceLibrary Management system. Main features of the programme are: Intensive hands on training one PC for each participant hands on training using Customized Koha Live DVD. Date: 24-26 February 2014. Venue: SH College, Thevara, Ernakulam Registration Fee: Rs. 1500 for working professionals and Rs. 1000 for students and research scholars. Accommodation: Limited number of rooms are available inside college guest house and college will also help participants to find accommodation outside of the campus. Resource Persons: Vimal Kumar V. and Prajeesh Bhaskaran, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Download workshop brochure and registration form from here, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uYVMydTBVblFwbk0 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uZGItUVo5S0ctS00 For more details contact with Mr. Biju, Librarian, SH College. Mobile: 944614371 Email: bijuvv at shcollege.ac.in -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OPENING UP SCIENCE
by Ragaavendra R 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

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Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview: Legally Correct; Morally Corrupt
by Vasanth 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, There has been a lot of discussion going on in LIS Forum on appointments of librarians and teachers in universities and elsewhere, which is a healthy trend. We have been kept quiet on this issue for some time. Because of social media like LIS forum has provided us an opportunity to raise such issue and at least make some people (senior professionals) aware and understand the anguish of young professionals and how they feel about the profession (if) there is any inkling of nepotism, cronyism, influence and corruption. Why appointments in universities, government institutions and elsewhere is lacking transparency and true spirit is many time the head of the universities (VCs), directors and selection committee look at the only legal side of the appointments (selections committees sometime have tried to make right choice but often their hands are tied). Earlier if we go back 20 years, appointments in universities and elsewhere to a(great)extent were transparent and heads of the appointment committees have made sincere efforts to appoint right people. This is the reason that still we have some of the best professionals in our profession and same in other domain as well. But in recent times, this trend is totally missing. Instead, nepotism, cronyism, influence and corruption have become the center stage. Those professionals who have had the great career because of good people at the helm are now failing miserably for appointing right people or compromising a lot with corrupt system and allow that to thrive. People (VCs, Directors, Appointments heads of various institutions) today sees only that there is no legal tangle for the appointments they made, but they don’t see the moral side of it and future of the institutes they heads. So there is so much of nepotism, cronyism, influence and corruption. Because of corrupt practice, nepotism, cronyism, our public institutions especially institutes of higher learning has lost its sanctity today in the minds of common people. Our society is also morally degrading same has been reflected in all field, our profession is also no exception. But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. The new political wave that is sweeping in our capital city (Aam Admi Party's (AAP) metomorphic raise as a new political outfit) and individuals like Prof. Neeraj Hatekar of University of Mumbai seen has a hope and give voice to those fight against creepy system that exists today. (views are personal) ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Associations should protest, plead and represent the problems of professionals associations
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

dear friends, we have many ASSOCIATIONS at National and regional level. Every one want to have an Annual conference and a delayed published Newsletter and journal. What more are these associations are really doing. The problems are increasing year after the year. Especially now the status and facilities given to academic librarians is at stake? One after the other the facilities are being removed. more than 80% university libraries are not having librarians appointed? every where it is in-charge? does it mean the value of professionals is coming down? Is it true that our recognition is going from bad to worse? The associations should arrange not only representations but also dharna and protest at every place in the country. It is also true that some write messages but do not turn up for such protests? Naturally the professionals are loosers? It is high time that the Associations take lead and do something for the profession. Even several times the elections are also not known to the members? notification is not sent to the members? Now we are promoting SLA and these people join hands with someone and participate in conferences. The members and office bearers of SLA should emulate from their principals at USA and do the activities for the benefit of the professional;s. as they are not able to represent the profession? Again elections are prestigious to some people and stick / hang on to the posts immaterial whether they contribute to the profession or not. It is hard time that the Associations raise to the occasion and represent the profession at various places for the benefit of the professionals. My submission is not against any individual or Association, it is only that I am ringing the alarm bell as our profession is going to be slowly will loose value, image and status. Let all young professionals join and start kicking of the activities and actions to save themselves and profession without waiting for any individual. Direct formation of groups and work every one and also make the professional associations to start acting for the benefit of the profession. I never want to create pain to any one please with best wishes Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565 email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(a)gmail.com. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistants required for IGIDR library, Mumbai.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Members, IGIDR, Mumbai invites application for the post of 'Library Assistant' (2 posts) on contract basis for a period of one year, which may be extendable thereafter. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, in the prescribed form ( downloadable from our web site), on or before February 15, 2014. Salary : Rs.18000/-PM plus Rs.60000/- per annum performance allowance For Advertisement visit : http://www.igidr.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Item… Click on the following link to download application form : http://www.igidr.ac.in/newspdf/appl-form.pdf Completed application, with attested copies of testimonials, may please be sent to The Registrar on our institute's address. Thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public libraries performing as academic libraries (in the UK)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 15:56:49 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Thanks to agreement between several publishers and some libraries, now users of those libraries (in the UK) can access at no cost thousands of academic research papers! Please visit: http://www.accesstoresearch.org.uk/ Best wishes. Arun

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Congratulations to Mr. M. Madhan for EPT Award 2013
by Dr. YS Rao 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Madhan, Congratulations to Mr. M. Madhan for the EPT Award 2013 in contributions to Open Access development across the country. All the best.... -- Dr. YS Rao Dy. Librarian School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada. Ph. 08662469466 Ph. 09502593300 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation
by mahe zafar 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Professionals, Mrs Jenice Fernandes Librarian of St. Xavier Inst. of Engineering, Mahim (Mumbai) has been awarded best paper at 5th National Research Conference at GNIMS Matunga , Mumbai. I congrats her for success. Syed Mahe Zafar Rizvi Librarian Rizvi College of ASC BMS Bandra (W) Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Web scale Discovery Service- ALA panel discussion
by nikesh 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Here is an interesting video on Web Scale Discovery Service by American Libraries Live Discovery services have the power to revolutionize library systems. With discovery services, you can find and retrieve information in ways never before possible. But if you're a librarian interested in Discovery, what do you need to know to make a decision? American Libraries Live expert panel discussion on how Discovery services work and how you can get the most out of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ggawo9O-EaM *Nikesh Narayanan *I Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 Mobile: +918130995687 http://www.ebscohost.com/discovery -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Muthu Madhan wins the 2013 EPT Award
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Colleagues, Here is some good news. Our colleague and friend, Muthu Madhan of ICRISAT, has been selected as a joint winner for this year's EPT Award for Open Access. Please see the mail he has received from the Chairman of EPT, Prof. Derek Law. Madan, Hearty congratulations! We are proud of your achievement and I'm sure that it will be an inspiration to the fellow professionals. With best wishes, - Francis > From: Derek Law [mailto:d.law@strath.ac.uk] > Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 1:10 AM > > Dear Mr Madhan, > > The judging panel for the 2013 EPT Award for Contributions to Open Access > has now considered the nominations > submitted to it and reached its decisions. Unusually, the high quality of > nominations has led the panel to declare > a joint winner for the first time. > > It is then with the very greatest pleasure that I write to tell you that > you have been selected as joint winner of the 2013 > EPT Award for Open Access, following your nomination by Dr Francis > Jayakanth. > The joint winner with you is Rosemary Otando, Systems Librarian, EIFL > Country and Open Access Coordinator at the > University of Nairobi Library in, Kenya. > > We shall be in touch shortly with more information and to discuss how the > award can best be made so that your > distinctive contribution can be recognised as widely as possible. > > With congratulations and every good wish > Yours sincerely > Derek Law -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pranab Mukherjee launches National Mission on Libraries
by Pavithrabai M S 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

*Pranab Mukherjee launches National Mission on Libraries* *President Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Mission on Libraries on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.* *Speaking on the occasion, Mukherjee said libraries are social institutions which are repositories of knowledge and information. Their goal is the improvement of society by helping the individual to understand himself or herself and the world of which he or she is a part.* *"Libraries provide easy access of knowledge to all. A public library is often called "the people's university" because it is available to all sections of society - regardless of age, gender or skill levels. Thus, through democratization of access to knowledge, libraries contribute in promoting inclusive and sustained development of the people," Mukherjee said.* *According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan release, the president expressed his belief that the project of National Mission on Libraries would contribute substantially to quickening the pace of social and economic development of the people.* *He extended his best wishes for the effective implementation of the project as also of the new scheme of "upgradation of libraries providing services to the public."* *He said he is sure the National Mission of Libraries would promote enlightenment and understanding and go a long way in making the masses active participants in the affairs of the nation.* *The National Mission on Libraries is an initiative of Ministry of Culture to ensure sustained and long term focus on the development of libraries. * -- *With Best Regards :* *Pavithrabai.* *M. S **(Ms.)* * MLISc., Mphil.,** MA.* *Bangalore, IndiaBlog : * http://daarideepa-ilcis.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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