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ICLAM 2014
by skumar_31＠yahoo.com 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

ICLAM 2014 2nd International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums New Delhi(October/November 2014) Organised by NIFT in collaboration with IFLA (Govt. Information & Official Publications section) Theme: Innovative ideas, technologies and services The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Govt. Information & Official Publications section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)will organize the second international conference of the series titled International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM) in October/November 2014 in Delhi. As in the past, ICLAM will again offer the library professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas with professionals from Archives, Museums and other sectors of the knowledge domain. The objective of the conference is to foster a spirit of innovation among the professionals of the knowledge sector. Its focus will be on effective applications of digital technologies for formal and non-formal life-long learning in libraries, archives and museums. The topics will deal with transformative influences of new organizational formations, processes and user services on the existing institutions. The conference will provide a forum to professionals from all the three cultural heritage institutions and other sectors to share their experiences and experiments in their respective fields of activities. This is a conference for the professionals with non-conventional approach and the non-professional enthusiasts who dare to cross sectorial boundaries. The theme is truly inter-disciplinary. The topics will be uploaded soon. We promise a totally new experience with NIFT! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Days workshop on “New Gen Lib Integrated Library Management System”
by Mohan T A 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Dear Professionals Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Maralur, Tumkur is organizing Five Days workshop on “New Gen Lib Integrated Library Management System” in association with Verus Solutions Private Limited, Secunderbad, during 7-11 October 2013 The main objective of this workshop is to bring awareness about the New Gen Lib library software and practical training with regard to institution and use at their working environment. We look forward to your participation in this work shop. We also request you to forward the mail to your friends who are interested in the workshop. The information brochure at the conference is enclosed here with. Registration Fee : Researches / Students - Rs. 200/- Librarians – Rs. 500/- No of entries - 20 only Last date for Registration : 05-10-2013 DD in Favor of“Principal, SSIT,Tumkur.” For More Details Contact : Smt.Mallika.M.H . – 94487 48679 Sri Guruprasad .S.J –99451 71785 Sri Kanchiraya – 94837 22166 with regards T A Mohan Librarian Siddaganga Institute of Technology TUMKUR E-mail: mohan(a)sit.ac.in tamohanta(a)rediffmail.com Phone: 0816 2214078 Mobile:9343525141 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Tamil Wikipedia Turns 10!
by Mailing List Admin 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:10:26 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Friends: Please spread the word. Arun Wikipedia is a global non-profit movement to collaboratively build a free encyclopaedia containing the sum of human knowledge. Tamil Wikipedia was started in 2003. It can be accessed in your computers and cell phones at http://ta.wikipedia.org<http://crm.cis-india.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/exter…>. Contributors from all over the world are meeting in Chennai on September 29th, 2013 to celebrate the 10 years of Tamil Wikipedia. Till date, Tamil Wikipedia has 935 contributors collectively adding 55,745 articles containing over 2 crore words. Tamil Wikipedia is the biggest online collaboration project in Tamil and ranks first or second among Indian language Wikipedias in terms of several quality metrics. Contributors from diverse professions aged between 11 and 77 contribute daily to Tamil Wikipedia from across the world. There are about 1,75,000 page views to the website daily. A number of websites and mass media cite the information from Tamil Wikipedia. Some schools have dedicated periods for students to browse Tamil Wikipedia and improve their knowledge in science, history, geography, tamil and mathematics. Among Wikipedia's sister projects, Tamil Wiktionary is the biggest in India with 2,83,000 words and ranks 16th among global wiktionaries. Tamil Wikinews and Wikisource are other actively growing projects. Despite having made such an impact, Tamil Wikipedia has much of its potential untapped. Some Wikipedias in languages with speakers fewer than Tamil population have more contributors. Tamil Wikipedia can be as useful as the English Wikipedia if at least a few thousand contributors sign up. Apart from writing articles, contributions are required in creating illustrations, developing software tools, capturing photographs and translating articles. Teaching computer based Tamil typing in schools, releasing government documents and other publications from universities in public domain for unrestricted use, introducing Tamil Wikipedia in school syllabus are some measures that can add fuel to Tamil Wikimedia movement. As part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of Tamil Wikipedia, an essay contest with prizes worth 30,000 Indian Rupee has been launched. The anniversary celebrations are happening on September 29 (Sunday) from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm at the TAG Auditorium, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University<http://crm.cis-india.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/exter…>. There will be free workshops on contributing to Wikipedia and discussions about the growth of Tamil Wiki projects. It is also an occasion to meet a cross-section of Tamil Wikipedia contributors from across the world. Everyone interested in the future of Tamil online is welcome to the event. Given that modern era is a knowledge era, developing Tamil Wikipedia is among the foremost needs for the future of Tamil society. MEDIA FILES THAT CAN BE FREELY USED 1) Event Page in English <https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:10koodal/en><http://crm.cis-india.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/exter…> 2) Event Page in Tamil <https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:10koodal><http://crm.cis-india.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/exter…> 3) Facebook page for the event <https://www.facebook.com/events/330424000428376/><http://crm.cis-india.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/exter…> 4) Tamil Wikipedia 10th anniversary logo <https://upload.wikimedia.org/ wikipedia/ta/e/e3/Tamil_wiki_10th_anniversary_4.png><https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ta/e/e3/Tamil_wiki_10th_anniversary_…> 5) Event invite in English <https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ta /4/41/Meetup-invite-ta-wiki-10-english.png><https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ta/4/41/Meetup-invite-ta-wiki-10-eng…> 6) Event invite in Tamil <https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ta /f/fa/Meetup-invite-ta-wiki-10-tamil.png><https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ta/f/fa/Meetup-invite-ta-wiki-10-tam…> Thanks and regards, T. Vishnu Vardhan Programme Director - Access to Knowledge Centre for Internet and Society Unsubscribe<http://crm.cis-india.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/mailing/…> #194, Second 'C' cross Domlur Second Stage Domlur Bangalore, 560071 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inauguration of 'MyLISA OPENS'
by Vasanth 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Dear Sir/Madam, 'MyLISA OPENS' (Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association - Orientation Programme for Enthusiasts in NET/SLET) was inaugurated by Prof. Shrijay Devaraj Urs, Registrar (Evaluation), University of Mysore, Mysore on 29th September 2013. The programme was organised at Mahajana's College, Mysore. The classes will be held on every saturdays, sundays and also on general public holidays at the same venue. The timings and other details are available at the MyLISA Website. Dignitaries were present from the Mahajana Institutions include: Sri R. Vasudeva Murthy, President; Sri Naga Srinivas, Secretary; Prof. K.V. Prabhakara, Principal and Smt. M. Veena, Librarian. Dr. C.P. Ramasesh, Dr. N.S. Harinarayana, Sri. Nagaraja S., Prof. M. Chandrashekara, Sri D.N. Nagaraja Rao, Sri Siddalinga Swamy, Dr. Adithaya Kumari H., Dr. K. Prakash, Vasantha Raju N., and others from MyLISA participated. More than 50 aspirants are undergoing the orientation programme. Visit: http://mylisamysore.weebly.com for more information. ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. PRO, MyLISA Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International conference on Information Literacy in the Knowledge Society
by manglien singson 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

International conference on Information Literacy in the Knowledge Society in North Eastern Hill University, Shillong (NEHU) For further information please visit http://nehu.ac.in/Schools/Economics%20&%20Management/Library%20Science/ILKS… -- * **Mangkholien Singson* *Assistant Professor* Department of Library and Information Science Pondicherry University Kalapet, Puducherry-605014 manglien.lis(a)pondiuni.edu.in manglien(a)gmail.com Phone No: 09786990269, 9442106179 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by NAHEEM K.T 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Dear All Professionals, One of our faculty members required the following journal article for research purpose. Kindly help me to get this article. Journal: *Cultural Studies Critical Methodologies* Article Title: * * *Not Neo-Marxist, not Post-Marxist, not Marxian, not Autonomist Marxism: Reflections on a Revolutionary (Marxist) Critical Pedagogy*Authors: * * *Peter McLaren; Nathalia E. Jaramillo* * * Vol *10*No. *3*Month *6*Year *2010*Page *251-262* -- ** ** *** Regards -- Naheem K.T. Professional Assistant Central Library Pondicherry Univertsity Puducherry. Cell No:91+9487957568 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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THE BOOK READERS' HAVENS
by Ragaavendra R 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Dear Moderator pls circulate. THE BOOK READERS' HAVENS At some places it's about what you are wearing and who you are, others care for how much you'll spend and then there are those nooks and corners that welcome you with open arms and all you need is a love for books. Book readers' havens, these are sometimes bookstores or cafes and in some instances it's a cafe that also doubles as a bookstore. Here they don't shoo you away if you are not buying or have been there too long. It's all right to pick a book off the shelf and just read. This is a list of some of the spots treasured by book lovers in Bangalore where quiet and space, somethings you need to get some reading done, are fast becoming rare. FOR COMPLETE READ AND REFERENCE LINK: http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/The-book-readers-havens/2013/0… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for providing list of peer reviewed journals in education
by Hemanta Gogoi 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Respected Sir/Madam One of our faculty member needs some list of peer reviewed journals for the subject Education. Please suggest some journals which are in the process of publishing on or before December, 2013. Kindly guide us. * * ** *Yours Faithfully* * HEMANTA GOGOI* * Librarian, Chaiduar College Gohpur, Sonitpur, Pin:784168 * -- 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 Assistants@M VJ Engineering College,Bangalore
by shankar anand 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

Dear All, Reputed M V J College of Engineering , Bangalore is looking for dynamicLibrary Assitantsin their Cenral Library, interested candidate may send their brief copy ofthe resumeto below mentioned E-Mail ids on or before 31st october 2013. 1) library(a)mvjce.edu.in 2) hiremathlis(a)gmail.com Position available:  Library Assistants Number of positions: 02 Job Location: M VJ  College of Engineering,Near ITPB,Channasandra,Bangalore-67 Preference 1: Diploma in Library Science candidates with 2 to 3 yearsexperience Preference 2: Male candidates. Preference 3: Good in English Communication Thanks and regardsMr.SHANKARANAND HIREMATHLIBRARIANM V JAYARAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, NEAR ITBPBANGALORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AN APPEAL TO LIFE MEMBERS of IASLIC
by IASLIC Kolkata 29 Sep '13

29 Sep '13

*AN APPEAL TO LIFE MEMBERS* *( FOR DONATION )* * * The esteemed members of IASLIC are alive to the spiraling prices in the economy creating an acute financial stringency in carrying on the IASLIC activities. The learned members of its Governing Body in their 3rd GB Meeting held at Puducherry on December 10 2012 and subsequently in the Annual General Meeting held on December 11, 2013 during the 25th National Seminar decided to make an ardent appeal to the already enrolled Life Members of IASLIC to be generous to donate liberally at least Rs.1000/- to help IASLIC achieve avowed objective. Accordingly IASLIC extends this ardent appeal to all its esteemed life members to please come forward to help IASLIC by donating liberally at least Rs. 1000/- by DD / cheque duly drawn in favour of IASLIC. The donors' names will be published in the IASLIC Newsletter. Prof. Pijushkanti Panigrahi General Secretary, IASLIC -- * **Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- * **Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for Project Fellow - reg
by KESHAVA SULLIA 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

Dear Friends Applications are invited for one temporary post of Project Fellow at Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur for a UGC sanctioned Major Research Project. Following are the details of the post and Research project Qualifications: MSc in Library and Information Science/MLISc with a minimum of 55% Marks. Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications and Proficiency in English and Kannada language. Emoluments and Term:. Rs.14,000- Per Month for a period of 17 months Last date for submission of application: 5th October 2013. Address for sending applications: Dr. Keshava, Associate Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Dr.V.S Acharya Block, Tumkur University, BH Road, Tumkur-572103.Email: keshtut(a)gmail.com, Contact No: 9880836863 Sincerely Dr. Keshava Associate Professor Dept of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science Tumkur University, BH Road, Tumkur, Karnataka, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Fair-2013 at NIT Rourkela
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Dear All, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL) organizes Book fair each year (for 3 days) and huge number of vendors/publishers participated from each corner of the country. Our library Book procurement/selection is mainly done during this event and maximum of our Book budget utilized through this Book Fair. All Vendors/Publishers and Book Lovers are most welcome to this mega event of Library/NIT Rourkela. For details please click the link below: http://nitrkl.ac.in/IntraWeb/Miscellaneous/Document/2013/131009142706.pdf V.K. Mishra In-charge, Library With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Discussion on JNU Library
by Mailing List Admin 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Date: 27 Sep 2013 06:51:50 -0000 From: Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> Dear All, I would just like to say "if you are honest it means not people will not blame you, similarly if you are a vegetarian it means not that Lion will not attack on you" On Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:00:50 +0530 wrote >Dear Moderator, >It is quite unfortunate to see a posting personally blaming a librarian >regarding a press report. I am referring to the Hindu report on JNU >Library. The students' unions have every right to criticize anything and >everything. But, it is quite unfortunate that we, library professionals, >make a platform like LIS Forum for such unhealthy criticisms. I could see >the postings of many of the students of JNU appreciating the library >there. Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* Assistant Librarian & Publication Officer Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Associate Editor, CUK Newsletter Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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SoFerence 2013: Get to know Best Practices in Libraries and Adopt yourself for your Libraries success
by Mailing List Admin 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:22:27 +0530 From: Iranna Shettar <iranna.shettar(a)tcs.com> Dear Professional Friends, Due to generous Sponsorship, Registration fee has been reduced - Hurry Up! SoFerence 2013: a social platform ‘Of the Librarians, By the Librarians, For the Librarian’, through which professionals are encouraged to share their failures, learnings, best practices, success stories etc. in LIS & related areas and apply such learnings at their workplace. It also empowers each participant to play a vital role by acting as a moderator to choose the best set of papers, which will be eventually selected for publication Call for Papers: Unpublished and original papers on the above theme are invited. Only good papers will be accepted after thorough plagiarism check for stage presentation. Further, based on the participant’s feedback and editorial advice, papers will be selected for the publication in SoFerence Proceedings (to be published after the event as a book with ISBN). #Case Studies on Failures, Learnings, Creativity, Process Improvements, New Initiatives, Best Practices, Success Stories, Current Awareness Services, Information Retrieval & Repackaging Query Handling, Librarian as Subject Matter Expert, Application of ICT/LMS/KM, Marketing of Info Products, HRM, etc.* #Surveys on Users Satisfaction, Use of eBooks / Journals, Job Satisfaction, Career Growth, New Opportunities, etc.* #Classroom Teaching v/s Internship in LIS, Soft Skills, Professionalism, Recent Trends, Future of Libraries, etc.* *Specific to LIS and related areas. The full paper should be sent to: soference(a)gmail.com Revised Registration Fee*: Working Professionals: Rs. 900/- Students, Research Scholars & Retired Professionals: Rs. 500/- *Includes SoFerence Kit, Breakfast, Tea/Coffee, Snacks, Lunch and SoFerence Proceedings (to be sent after publication). The completed registration form (enclosed or download from https://sites.google.com/site/soference) along with the registration fee in the form of Cheque/DD in favour of “Karnataka State Library Association ”, payable at Bangalore should send to: Registration Committee - SoFerence 2013 C/o Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (LCentre), Near Vydehi Hospital, Plot No.78, 79 & 83, EPIP Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560066, Karnataka, India OR Pay registration fee online to KALA A/C: 1146101024883, IFSC Code: (will be shared on request), Canara Bank, Vijayanagar Branch, Bangalore and email your registration form to soference(a)gmail.com Important Dates: October 10, 2013: Full Paper Submission October 15, 2013: Registration Closes October 19-20, 2013: SoFerence Dates Awards & Recognitions: For Authors: SoFerence Best Paper Award (Overall Audience Choice) SoFerence Best Paper Award (Jury Choice - Every session) Open to All Rapid Fire Quiz Award Voice of SoFerence: Special Award More Details Available @: https://sites.google.com/site/soference/ Refer our latest brochure: https://16344375-a-62cb3a1a-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/soference/SoFeren… With Best Wishes Iranna Shettar Chair -IT & Website Committee, SoFerence 2013 & Information Analyst - Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services No 42, Think campus Electronic City phase II Bangalore - 560100,Karnataka India Ph:- +91 80 6724 2910 Ph:- +91 80 6724 1188 Buzz:- 484 2910 Mailto: iranna.shettar(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Consulting ____________________________________________

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TRIBUTES TO PROFESSOR LANCASTER
by Sadasivan KP 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Professor Lancaster's demise is indeed a shocking and saddening news for me. His visit to Trivandrum more than two decades ago in response to my invitation and the few days he had spent as a guest of the then RRL(CSIR) Trivandrum is unforgettable. I had the privilege of organizing three programmes of Prof. Lancaster during his visit : CSIR Golden Jubilee Lecture on Scientific Productivity at RRLT, another lecture on a related topic in the University of Kerala and a Television Programme by DoorDarshan Kendra (the then existing only electronic media channel in the city). The two lectures were attended by packed audience in the respective halls. The DD programme was a discussion associating Dr. AD Damodaran, the then Director of RRLT and Mr. S. Parthasarathy, the then British Council Librarian, Trivandrum. When he visited my Library, we had informal discussions on quite a few issues related to LIS - blended with the trends, the pragmatism and the philosophy. Some of his replies/observations refreshingly echo still in my thoughts..... " Library is the last place I like to visit these days" " Well, the Papperless Society has in reality, its own constraints to be 100% paperless " " The smell of a new book, of its paper, admittedly brings in the nostalgic feeling of the print world " When I was a student of LIS, while familiarizing with Prof. Lancaster's works and contributions on Information Retrieval Systems, Paperless Information Systems, Indexing and Abstracting, Measurement and Evaluation, etc., I was delightfully excited and was gazing at him as a child gazing at a glittering star, several light years afar ! Years after, in the early 1990s, when he visited Trivandrum as my guest (accompanied by his Italian wife), it was really 'a dream come true' effect in my life ! I thankfully remember Prof. MA Gopinath, who telephonically informed me from Bangalore about Prof. Lancaster's India visit....in his inimitable words : " Sadasivan ! A BIG FISH is here around...Want to catch him? Act swiftly " The result : 'THE BIG FISH' in Trivandrum during the very next week ! Prof. Lancaster was a visionary scholar, whose insight triggered a host of novel ideas in formulating new theories and models with the strong back up of empirical studies and scientific inferences. His simplicity and human approach endeared him to his friends and the public. I request our professional fraternity to join me for respectfully paying homage to the departed ! Sadasivan KP Consultant (Library) IIITMK, Technopark, Trivandrum and Former Head, Knowledge Resource Centre, NIIST(CSIR), Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Book Festival 2013 in Kerala Agricultural University: Registration Started
by Dr. A.T. Francis 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

National Book Festival 2013 in KAU: Registration Started The National Book Festival in the College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur is being organised this year during 24-26 October 2013. Printed as well as electronic books in all subjects like agriculture, science and technology, education, health, literature, linguistics, entertainment, cinema, etc. and digital reading gadgets and instruments can be displayed during the exhibition. Publishers, distributors, writers and other agencies willing to participate in the National Book Festival should register in advance. Registration will be accepted till Oct. 15. Registration is free. Address: The Head, Library, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU Post, Thrissur - 680 656, Phone: 0487-2438311; 9496839409; e-mail: francisaloor(a)yahoo.com; francis.at(a)kau.in; website: www.kauhort.in; www.kau.edu. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Vacancy
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Dear Professional friends, Central University of Kerala has advertised several non-teaching positions including library positions as per its Employment Notification No. 4/13. For details visit the University website at: http://www.cukerala.ac.in/posts/360 Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* Assistant Librarian & Publication Officer Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Associate Editor, CUK Newsletter Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Trainees at XLRI, Jamshedpur
by Bino Jose 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Dear Moderator kindly circulate the following matter for aspiring LIS graduates With Warm Regards Dr.Bino Jose Chief Librarian, Sir Jehangir Gandhy Library Xavier Labour Relations Institute(XLRI) C.H. Area (East) Jamshedpur Jharkhand State India-831 001 Contact (O) +91-657-665 3197 (M) +91-980 1444 007 (Fax) +91-657 222 7814 Website: www.xlri.ac.in "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the filed; the grass withers and flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." Isaiah 40:6-8 XLRI, Jamshedpur is looking for young, dynamic,tech -savvy, highly motivated and committed fresh Post Graduates in Library & Information science from recognized Indian/Foreign Universities to serve as "Library Trainees" purely on temporary basis for one year. Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of INR 15,000/= Per Month. The selected candidate will have to work on shifts on rotation basis. Number of Vacancies: 3 Interested candidates may send their application with resume to library(a)xlri.ac.in within 2 weeks from the date of this notification. Librarian, XLRI Jamshedpur Jharkhand State-831 001 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for Non-Faculty Positions at Indian Institute of Management, Raipur.
by Sri Ramchandra Madar 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

*Indian Institute of Management, Raipur:* * 1. Sr. Library & Information Assistant : One Post (Regular)* *Job Profile:*To assist the Librarian in offering the library services to the Faculty and the students and documentation of library activities. *Qualification: *Post Graduate degree in Library Information Science and Library software knowledge *Experience: *Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in Library. Experience in institute of repute and universities will be preferred. *Upper Age Limit:* 35 years. *Pay Scale –*PB 2: Rs.9,300-34,800, GP Rs.4,200 *2. Junior Library Assistant : Three Post (Contract)* *Job Profile:*To assist the Librarian in offering the library services to the Faculty and the students and documentation of library activities. *Qualification:*Master Degree in Library and Information Science *Experience:*Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in a reputed institute/university *Upper Age Limit*: 30 years. *Consolidated emoluments:* Rs.18,000-20,000 depending upon qualification and experience. The contract will be for a period of one year which may be extended further on the basis of performance Last date: Oct 24, 2013, For more information visit: www.iimraipur.ac.in/career.htm -- Regards, Ramchandra Madar ( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Discussion on JNU Library
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Dear Moderator, It is quite unfortunate to see a posting personally blaming a librarian regarding a press report. I am referring to the Hindu report on JNU Library. The students' unions have every right to criticize anything and everything. But, it is quite unfortunate that we, library professionals, make a platform like LIS Forum for such unhealthy criticisms. I could see the postings of many of the students of JNU appreciating the library there. Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* Assistant Librarian & Publication Officer Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Associate Editor, CUK Newsletter Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MYSTERY OVER OBESITY 'FRAUD': RESEARCHER BAFFLED AFTER HIS RESULTS APPEAR IN BOGUS PAPER.
by Ragaavendra R 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Dear Moderator, Kindly circulate this. MYSTERY OVER OBESITY 'FRAUD': RESEARCHER BAFFLED AFTER HIS RESULTS APPEAR IN BOGUS PAPER. Ghost writing is taking on an altogether different meaning in a mysterious case of alleged scientific fraud. The authors of a paper published in July (A. Vezyraki et al. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. http://doi.org/nxb; 2013), which reported significant findings in obesity research, seem to be phantoms. They are not only unknown at the institution listed on the paper, but no trace of them as researchers can be found. The paper, published in the Elsevier journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC), is not the kind of prank that journals have encountered before, in which hoaxsters have submitted dummy papers to highlight weaknesses in the peer-review process. The paper's reported findings - that overexpression of two novel proteins in fat cells leads to improvements in metabolic processes related to diabetes and obesity in mice - are, in fact, true. FOR COMPLETE READ AND REFERENCE LINK: http://www.nature.com/news/mystery-over-obesity-fraud-1.13810?WT.ec_id=NATU… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re. JNU library strives for excellence, The Hindu NEW DELHI, September 23, 2013
by Mariyam Shipha 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Dear Professional, I have just seen the counter-view of the Hindu article "JNU library strives for excellence" in this article "*Unethical Journalism and the Dictated Story about the Excellence of JNU Library*" available at http://beyondheadlines.in/2013/09/unethical-journalism-and-the-dictated-sto… It is really embarrassing to know that Librarian's are now a days hankering for publicity with half truth. Regards Mariyam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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‘MyLISA OPENS’ Inaugural Function-Invitation
by Vasanth 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Dear Professionals, Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore in association with S.B.R.R. Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore Cordially Invite you for the Inaugural Function of ‘MyLISA OPENS’(MyLISA Orientaion Programme for Enthusiasts of NET/ SLET in Library and Information Science)on Sunday,September29, 2013. Chief Guest of the Program: Prof.D.Shrijay Devaraj Urs Registrar (Evaluation),University of Mysore Mysore Presided Over By: Shri.R.Vasudeva Murthy President Mahajana Education Society Mysore Guest of Honour: Shri.Naga Srinivasa Hon.Secretary,Mahajana Education Society, Mysore Presence: Prof.K.V.Prabhakara Principal S.B.R.R. Mahajana First Grade College & Shri.S.Nagaraja President MyLISA,Mysore Time: 10.00 AM. Venue: AVC2,SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore- 570012 All are cordially invited For more information please visit MyLISA Webpage @ http://www.mylisamysore.weebly.com or contact Dr. N.S. Harinarayana, Secretary, MyLISA, Mysore @ 9741533380. Program invitation attached ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. Public Relation Officer MyLISA Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registrations Open-InfoQuiz@ICADL2013(15th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries)-Register & Win. Participate to win more...
by Shalini Urs 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Dear LIS Professionals: InfoQuiz@ICADL 2013: Registrations Open InfoQuiz 2013 is the ICADL2013's winning attraction! Any LIS /Digital Library enthusiast can participate and win: - Surprise gifts (for every 50th registration) - A free trip to Bangalore, India (for winners of the first round online quiz) - Free registration for ICADL 2013 (for these winners) - Cash award to Grand Finale winners - And of course trophy and recognition THE REGISTRATION IS OPEN FROM TODAY (SEPTEMBER 26, 2013). InfoQuiz Online Round - Trial Run : 17th October 2013 InfoQuiz Online Round - Live : 21st October 2013 InfoQuiz Stage Round - at the ICADL 2013 Conference on 10th December 2013 Six top-scorers will be selected from the first round online quiz for the Grand finale Stage Quiz at the ICADL 2013 on 10th December 2013 Visit ICADL site today (http://www.icadl2013.org.in) Register for InfoQuiz 2013 If you are a first round winner, your ICADL registration fee will be refunded. ICADL 2013 brings to you InfoQuiz 2013, a first in the ICADL conference series. Presented by Informatics India Ltd., Bangalorea three decade old Information Company and ICADL 2013 corporate partner, InfoQuiz is an opportunity for you to test your trivia -- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Chair, ICADL 2013 & Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 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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IDLI@ICADL 2013, Bangalore - showcase your DL and win prizes!
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 25 Sep '13

25 Sep '13

Dear Friends, The 15th edition of ICADL 2013 is coming to Bangalore and will be held in Bangalore during December 9-11 2013. The registration for the conference is already open and do ensure that you avail the 'Ahead of Time' registration option, which is closing by September 30, 2013 (http://www.isim.ac.in/icadl2013/Registration.html) Would you like to showcase your DL, attend the conference, and win some exciting prizes too--without paying the registration fee? ICADL 2013 will not be just another run-of-the-mill DL conference! Apart from plenary talks and presentations of accepted papers, several special events are lined up during the conference. Once such event is showcasing of Indian Digital Library Initiatives (IDLI). We invite short (2 page) proposals from those of you who have implemented digital libraries in your own organisations for IDLI. We will select up to 10 proposals for showcasing them at the ICADL 2013. The criteria for selection would include (but not limited to): 1. Innovation and Novelty - There should be some aspect of novelty in the initiative. For example novelty could be customization of DL software to meet local needs or to implement a feature that is not supported by the software. The customization could be at the source code and/or configuration levels. Novelty could also be in terms of how social media is used to engage the users 2. Currency - The Initiatives should be current with respect to content and DL software and features being used 3. Impact - What has been the impact of your DL? How and how many users have you reached? How are you engaging your end user? What does the usage statistics reveal? Do you feel that the DL initiative that you are part of qualifies for the above and more? Then, here is your chance to attend the ICADL 2013 for free. You could also get financial support to attend the next ICADL. The write up should not be more than 2 pages and it should cover: - Name of the DL initiative - Year of establishment - Software being used - Current version of the software and the version being used - Innovation / Novelty in the initiative. Please briefly describe the innovation introduced by you - Impact of the initiative with reference user to its reach and usage - Email id of the administrator Up to 10 selected proposals will get a free registration for the ICADL 2013 conference. This apart, the top two DL initiative will win attractive prizes and the best initiative may get financial support to attend the next ICADL! All the selected proposals can showcase their DLs through posters and live demonstrations. The showcasing will take place in the exhibition hall of the conference venue, so there is no time constraint to showcase your DL initiatives. A 3-member team comprising of experts in the DL field will adjudge proposals, and the winners will be selected. ICADL 2013 says, " There is something like a free lunch after all" Dr. Francis Jayakanth IDLI@ICADL 2013 Coordinator Member, ICADL 2013 Organizing Committee & JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012, India franc(a)library.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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