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An interesting article on Academic publishing
by Venkata Kesavan 06 May '13

06 May '13

Dear Friend, You may like to read an article, entitled, 'Free-for-all', published in The Economist, May 4, 2013, p. 71. This is article deals with how globally 'Open-access scientific publishing is gaining ground' Please check the same online at: <http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21577035-open-access-s cientific-publishing-gaining-ground-free-all> http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21577035-open-access-sc ientific-publishing-gaining-ground-free-all Regards, R. VENKATA KESAVAN DGM & HEAD TIMES ARCHIVES & KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (TAKC) THE TIMES GROUP THE TIMES OF INDIA BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR DR. D. N. ROAD MUMBAI 400 001 PH: (B): +91-22-66353535 (EXT.: 4470) CELL: 09323812172 TAKC - Knowledge is Our Heritage EoM Disclaimer :- The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of misdelivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorised and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of the specific TIMES GROUP company. THE TIMES OF INDIA - LEADING CHANGE FOR 175 YEARS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Paper for International Journal of Information Research (Vol 2 No 3)
by Dr. Akhilesh K.S. Yadav 06 May '13

06 May '13

Dear LIS Professionals, Greetings! I am very pleased to inform all of you that with the help of our esteemed editorial board members and reviewer committee, International Journal of Information Research (ISSN 2249-8273) has been released its Vol. 02, Issue 02 of March, 2013. I am glad to invite you to submit your article for the Vol 2, Issue No 3 (June, 2013) of International Journal of Information Research (ISSN: 2249-8273).The International Journal of Information Research is a fully peer-reviewed print as well as online open access scholarly journal that is being published quarterly by the Society for Scholarly Publishing and Open Access Resources (SPOARS). This is a print as well as an online open access journal for library, information and management (LIM) professionals. In this journal articles, reviews, proceeding papers, and news items, etc are published. SUBMISSION GUIDELINE Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts in .doc or .rtff format by email attachment to editorijir(a)gmail.com. Submissions should not be longer than 7,000 words including abstract, figures, tables, references and appendices. All manuscripts submitted to the journal will be double-blind refereed by expert and members of the editorial board. The journals committee will remove personal details for the purpose of blind review process. Thank you, Best regards, Prof. H. N. Prasad, Editor-in-Chief Department of Library and Information Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U. P.) PIN -221 005 (India) Contact No. +91- 9415336709 (Mob.) Email ID: editorijir(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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GIPE - World Bank Workshop on Open Data Development Initiatives on 17 May 2013
by gipelibrary pune 06 May '13

06 May '13

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! The World Bank, New Delhi in partnership with Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) is organizing one day workshop on Open Data Development Initiatives on 17 May 2013 from 10:00 am - 04:00 pm. Transparency, accountability and citizen participation are all at the forefront of the World Bank’s citizen-centered development approach called Open Development. The primary principle of the Open Development initiative is Open Data and Knowledge, Open Operations and Tools and open solutions. The Bank facilitates all interested parties with accessible, easy-to-use data, and with unprecedented access to other information and documents. Broad access to these data allows citizens, CSOs, policy makers, advocacy groups and other stakeholders to make better-informed decisions and to measure improvements more accurately. The World Bank’s Access to Information (AI) Policy represents a fundamental shift in the Bank’s approach to making information publicly available. It recognizes the centrality of transparency and accountability to the development process and includes principled commitments to strengthen public ownership and oversight of Bank-financed operations. This workshop has thus been planned to share details of the Bank’s Open Development Agenda access to information policy. We hope this interaction will enable you and your associates to use these Open Data Tools to access timely and relevant information about the Bank’s Operations and use development data in different formats for your research purposes. Please note that there is no Registration Fee. You are requested to attend the workshop along with your Faculties / Research Scholars. In order to allow us to make appropriate logistic arrangements, please confirm the participation on or before 14 May 2013. Please note that the Participation is only by confirmation. For Registration Form and any other queries please contact us at gipelibrary(a)gmail.com or talk to us at 020 25679940 or 0 9423531433 (Dr Nanaji Shewale) or 0 9763740109 (Ms Shilpa Kad) or 0 9960613527 (Ms Manisha Shinde) Best Regards, Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian and Workshop Coordinator Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Colloquium - Indexing Techniques: Their Usage in Search Engines for Information Retrieval
by Kaustav Saha 06 May '13

06 May '13

Dear Moderator, Please circulate this information to LIS Professionals. *Indian Statistical Institute * *Documentation** R**esearch and Training Center* * Colloquium (1) – 2012-14* Indexing Techniques: Their Usage in Search Engines for Information Retrieval *Abstract* Indexing and related techniques have been used for retrieval and searching of information from computerized and automated systems since 1958. Hans Peter L uhn is credited for the development of Key Word in Context Indexing. This wa s a technique that used small computer programs that printed strings of title words, the representation of which was made in alphabetical sequence. Luhn’s system triggered a transition from Manual to Automatic Indexing. The concept propounded by him was used by small search engines for information retrieval. Colloquium discusses the use of indexing techniques by modern day search eng ines like Yahoo and Google. Apart from these the efficiency or precision of respective techniques would also be highlighted. The present symposium also holds relevant discussions regarding usage and application of the aforementi oned softwares that procures indexed words after a textual content is provid ed as its input. Topics Speakers 1. Introduction and Overview: Sayon Roy 2. Indexing Techniques – Transition from Manual to Automated: Kaustav Saha 3. Usage in Modern Day Search Engines : Vikas Bhushan 4. Currents Trends and Applications: Debashis Naskar 5. Conclusion: Sumanta Bag * * * * *VENUE: DRTC CLASSROOM* *DATE: 08/05/2013* *TIME: 2 PM* * ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED* (Dr. M. Krishnamurty) Colloquium Coordinator * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Last date extended for submission of papers to KLA National Seminar (NITILIC)
by faisal sl 03 May '13

03 May '13

KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) NATIONAL SEMINAR 12-13 July 2013, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala The last date for submission of papers to the Seminar has been extended up to *15th May 2013. * MAIN THEME: "New Information Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres (NITILIC)” SUB THEMES: Evolving Models of Library and Information Centres in the New Millennium Social Media in Libraries Cloud computing and Libraries Recent Developments in Software applicable to Libraries E-reading and E-Devices Library Designing in the Digital Era Human Resource Development in the Digital context Technology Interfaces for Public Libraries Details at http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/annoncement/#more-169 CALL FOR PAPERS The Editorial Committee invites research and technical papers, casestudies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the Seminar. Details: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/first-call-for-paper… Kindly send, (a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: kla.org(a)gmail.com /klanationalseminar2013(a)gmail.com (b) Print version to : The General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2013, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002, Kerala TIMELINE FOR PAPER SUBMISSION Receipt of full paper with Abstract: 15 May 2013 Submission of final version (revised after reviewer’s comments):05 June 2013 Paper acceptance notification: 10 June 2013 Submission of slide presentation: 01 July 2013 Seminar dates: 12-13 July 2013 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Visit http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/submission-of-papers/guidelines… REGISTRATION Individual participants: Rs 1250.00 Institutional participants: Rs 1750.00 Concessional rate for KLA Life Members and Research Scholars in LIS: Rs 1000.00 Students: Rs 750.00 Last date for Registration: 05 July 2013 Download Registration form: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/downloads/registration-form/ ONLINE REGISTRATION All participants have to register online at http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com along with the submission of duly filled registration form and fee. MODE OF PAYMENT By DD drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association and payable at Thiruvananthapuram or by cash to the General Secretary, KLA. DD along with the registration form may be sent to the General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2013, Kerala Library Association, 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002, Kerala. VENUE OF THE SEMINAR The Seminar Hall at Kerala State Science and Technology Museum and Priyadarsini Planetarium (KSSTMPP), PMG Junction, Vikas Bhavan P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 33. FOR MORE DETAILS AND SEMINAR UPDATES Seminar Blog: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com KLA Website: www.keralalibraryassociation.org CONTACT General Convener: Dr. A. Gopikuttan , President, Kerala Library Association (E-Mail : agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in / Mob. 919446428163) Joint General Conveners Shri M. Chandrakumaran Nair, Vice President, Kerala Library Association (E-mail: ckumarnair(a)gmail.com / Mob: 919447276657) Shri S. L. Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association (E-mail: slfaizal(a)gmail.com/Mob: 919447699724) ********************************** Regards S.L.Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association (KLA) 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O. Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002, Kerala slfaizal(a)gmail.com/Mob: 919447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Anil Singh Joined CCI, New Delhi
by Anil Singh 03 May '13

03 May '13

This is to inform to all of you that w.e.f 05 April 2013, I have joined CCI, New Delhi as Assistant Director (Library Services). My new Contact details are given below -- Dr. Anil Singh Assistant Director (LS) Competition Commission of India (CCI) 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 Phone: +91-11-26701690 (Direct) Phone: +91-11-26701600-690 (Extn.) Mobile: +91-9868167052 E-mail: dr.anilsingh5(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 Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai
by Deepthi Sreelatha 03 May '13

03 May '13

Congratulations Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai, Assistant Librarian, Central University of Kerala has been appointed as the Publication Officer of the University. This is an additional charge given to him by the University. We consider it as the recognition to all Library Professionals. This is a reward to him for his selfless service rendered to the University. -- Deepthi S Central University Kerala Kasaragod -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World Digital Libraries: An International Journal (WDL) announces Call for Papers
by Yogita Ahuja 02 May '13

02 May '13

CALL FOR PAPERS World Digital Libraries: An International Journal (WDL) announces Call for Papers World Digital Libraries: An International Journal is a peer reviewed bi-annual journal on digital libraries. The journal is being published since last 4 years and has already gained acclamation among the global library community. Previous issues are available at http://bookstore.teriin.org/journal_inside.php?material_id=477 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 is having global coverage and provides a platform for library and information science professionals to express views and share experiences. The journal seeks quality research papers/articles/reviews/short communications that present original theoretical approaches and experimental case studies related to digital library development and maintenance. · * Issues related to electronic resources management, digital preservation, multiple access, multi-linguality; and other DL technology aspects * Theoretical and methodological issues of DL * Digital rights management, copyright issues and other security aspects; * Initiatives taken towards digitization through lucid case studies; * Current developments across the globe The contribution 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. Please refer to any previous issue or write to us for Instructions to Authors All submissions will be peer-reviewed using the criteria of originality, accuracy, and quality of contribution in these fields. You are requested to submit paper for the same to pkbhatta(a)teri.res.in address below. Dr P K Bhattacharya Editor, World Digital Libraries Knowledge Management Division TERI Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Tel: 24682100, 41504900 Fax: 24682144-24682145 E-mail: pkbhatta(a)teri.res.in Thanking you With Regards, Yogita Ahuja Information Analyst TERI Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 E-mail: yogita.ahuja(a)teri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Andhra Pradesh Library Association (APLA) Workshop on KOHA – May 25-27, 2013
by Dr. Indira Koneru 02 May '13

02 May '13

Dear LIS Professionals, As a part of its centenary celebrations Andhra Pradesh Library Association (APLA) is organizing a three day workshop on KOHA (Open Source ILS) from 25th to 27th May 2013. Venue: Sri Sarvottama Bhavanam, Patamata, Vijayawada-520010 Resource Person: Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani (WB) Registration fee: Rs. 2000/- Total intake of the participants: 30 (selected on a first come, first served basis) Interested candidates are requested to send their requisition along with a DD of Rs. 2000/- drawn in favour of Andhra Pradesh Library Association, Vijayawada to the following address on or before 15.05.2013. Dr. Raavi Sarada General Secretary, APLA Sri Sarvottama Bhavanam Patamata, Vijayawada- 520010 Phone: +918662472313 +91 9393477313 Email: apla1914(a)gmail.com Website: http://apla.co.in/ Regards, Indira---------Dr. Indira Koneru e-Learning Administrator & TrainerIBS, IFHE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Meeting Users Expectations
by Daulat Jotwani 02 May '13

02 May '13

Dear All Central Library is organizing a 3-days Workshop on “Meeting Users Expectations” from 27 - 29 May 2013. Academic and Research Libraries India have been operating in ICT-enabled environment for more than a decade now and providing access to a large number of electronic journals, books and data-bases to their users. While there is a general perception that the provision and accessibility of electronic resources have helped the end-users in their academic and research endeavours, no efforts have been made to assess whether web-based resources and services have actually helped them. This workshop, therefore, aims to bring together all the stake-holders, i.e. Users, Librarians, and Publishers/database producers, to get a holistic view of the impact these services have made / will make on their work as well as on their use of library and information services, and will identify the areas for future improvements. The outcome of this workshop is expected to help the participants in planning and developing a strategy / road-map for futuristic library services. The final day of workshop is planned to provide hands-on training on KOHA, an open source library management software. The workshop is limited to 60 participants. Registration is free for participants from INDEST-AICTE Consortium member institutions. However, they have to pay Rs 1500/- per person towards accommodation. Registration Fee Rs 2500/- per person for participants from Industry and R&D Institutes (Rs 4000/-, if accommodation is needed). Registration fee includes workshop kit, lunch,tea-coffee, snacks during workshop days. Accommodation will be provided in Guest House / Hostels on first-come-first-served basis and only for those participants who have sent their advance payment. Interested persons may forward their registration form as per following : REGISTRATION FORM Workshop on Meeting Users Expectations,27-29 May 2013 Last Date for Registration: 20-05-2013 (WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS) Participant Name: ________________________ Designation: ____________________________ Educational Qualification: _________________ Organization:____________________________ Mailing Address:__________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Mobile:__________________________________ Telephone________________________________ Email:___________________________________ Remittance details DD.No.______________BankName___________ Dated___________ Rs. _______in favour of Registrar, IIT Bombay payable at Mumbai. Signature of the participant Mail the completed form along with Demand Draft to: Dr. Daulat Jotwani Workshop Coordinator and Librarian Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400 076 Ph: 022-25768920 (O) Ph: 022-25768096 (R) Fax: 022-25720227 E-mai : jotwanid(a)iitb.ac.in, librarian(a)iitb.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How to safeguard the panels of Xubuntu Linux for computers in libraries.
by Vimal Kumar V. 02 May '13

02 May '13

Remove and modify the items in panels of Linux desktop is a common problem in libraries. A solution is available with Xubuntu <http://www.xubuntu.org/>Linux to prevent removing the items from desktop panel accidentally by users. Follow the steps below, 1. Configure the panels before start the process. Add/remove/edit items from panels. 2. Apply the following command, *sudo cp /home/vimal/.config/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml /etc/xdg/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml/* 3. Apply the following command to edit the file. *sudo leafpad /etc/xdg/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml/xfce4-panel.xml* 4. Find following line at the top of the file. * * *<channel name="xfce4-panel" version="1.0">* Insert *#* symbol at the start of the line. 5. Copy the following line and paste after the line above mentioned line. *<channel name="xfce4-panel" version="1.0" locked="*" unlocked="root">* Save the file. * * 6. Restart your system. Information courtesy: h ttps://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/xfce#TOC-Safeguard-the-pa… <https://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/xfce#TOC-Safeguard-the-p…> -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.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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Request for articles
by loan fayaz 01 May '13

01 May '13

Dear professionals, One of my scholar needs the below articles. If your Library contains these articles, please send me in my e-mail. 1. Warikoo, K. B., “Chinese Turkestan During the Nineteenth Century: A Socio-economic Study”, in Central Asian Survey Volume 4, Issue 3, 1985 2. A Much-Married Woman: Marriage and Divorce in Xinjiang, 1850-1950," The Muslim World, 83, no. 3-4 (July-October 1993): 227-248. 3. Missionaries with Attitude: A Woman's Mission in Northwestern China," International Bulletin of Missionary Research 29, no. 4 (October 2005): 188-193. Thanking you in anticipation With due regards, Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Lone (Assistant Librarian) Central University of Kashmir Srinagar (J&K). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JNU - World Bank Workshop on Open Data Development and Transparency Initiatives May 9, 2013
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

JNU - World Bank Workshop on Open Data Development and Transparency Initiatives (May 9, 2013) Dear Friends, The World Bank, New Delhi in partnership with Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) is organizing one day workshop on `Open Data – Open Development’ on May 9, 2013 from 10:00 -16:00 in Lecture Hall-I, JNU Convention Centre. Prologue Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the World Bank is organizing one day workshop on `Open Data Development Initiatives’ of the World Bank on May 9, 2013. Transparency, accountability and citizen participation are all at the forefront of the World Bank’s citizen-centered development approach called Open Development. The primary principle of the Open Development initiative is Open Data and Knowledge, Open Operations and Tools and open solutions. The Bank facilitates all interested parties with accessible, easy-to-use data, and with unprecedented access to other information and documents. Broad access to these data allows citizens, CSOs, policy makers, advocacy groups and other stakeholders to make better-informed decisions and to measure improvements more accurately. The World Bank’s Access to Information (AI) Policy represents a fundamental shift in the Bank’s approach to making information publicly available. It recognizes the centrality of transparency and accountability to the development process and includes principled commitments to strengthen public ownership and oversight of Bank-financed operations. The Bank’s Open Data, Open Finances, Geomapping, Open Knowledge Repository (OKR) and other platforms and open tools, Mobile apps represent its efforts to foster transparency and openness. This workshop has thus been planned to raise awareness and ensure that average citizens and beneficiary communities learn to use the policy and open tools to access timely and relevant information and data on Bank-financed projects and make the Open Agenda to be better known among academics, researchers, CSOs, and policymakers in country. Broad Learning Objectives: · Gain appreciation of the Open Development agenda and linkages between various initiatives. · Increase awareness on Access to Information (AI), Open Data, Mapping, and other Open Data tools. · Be able to use Open Data tools to validate information: compare data across countries or settings · Know where to go for help and further support Workshop Schedule Venue – Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Date – May 9, 2013 Time – 10.00 – 16.00 p.m. Tentative Programme Schedule Audiences: Researchers, faculty, NGOs, students in relevant academic tracks, Facilities specifications: 90-100 audiences. Need computers + wireless internet connection. Participants can bring their own computers as well. Computers need to have Google Chrome installed. Time Sessions 10:00-10:10 05 min Welcome & Objective of partnership Dr. Ramesh Gaur, University Librarian, JNU 10:10-10:20 ……JNU 10:20 – 10:45 Inauguration Michael Haney, Operations Advisor, The World Bank 10:45-11:30 Open Data Initiatives by GOI Neeta Verma, Data Centre and Web Services, NIC 11:30-12:00 Tea Break 12:00-12:20 20min Session Overview and Objectives. Introduction to Open Development and Transparency Initiatives. Overview of the Bank’s Modernization Agenda and relevance of Open Development (OD) and Open Data tools and the foundational role of the Access to Information Policy. Sunita Malhotra, EXT Communications 12:20-13:00 40 min Open Data on Development What is Open Data? Participants will get an overview of open data at the World Bank. The presenter will then demonstrate the World Bank’s Open Data Portal, explain how to use a range of statistics and indicators s.a WDI, GDF and convert them into maps, charts and other formats and share current good practices for using content in operations. Timothy Grant Herzog , DECDG 13:00- 13:40 30 min Mapping for Results and Citizen Engagement and Open Data Tools & Resources Participants will learn about the Mapping for Results platform and Open Geographic Data as well as country specific cases on how this data is linked to Bank operations. The presentation will also include methods for the use of open data and showcase data collection, processing, interpretation and visualization techniques from variety of openly available and free platforms, taking advantage of some of the unique functionalities of each platform. Various tools available on WB website for researchers. Kaushal OR Sunita 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch Break 14:30-15:20 50 min Open Data on Finances Participants will learn about the Open Financial Data website and country specific cases on how the OF data is linked to Bank operations. The presentation will also include tips and tricks on messaging and how this data can be tracked by various stakeholders at the country level as well as used in conjunction with the new Bank projects & operations portal. Mobile apps. Shalmraj Ramraj, CTR 15:20-15:50 30 min Review of Projects, Operations Website, and Other Useful Websites Participants will learn how to navigate the revamped Projects and Operations website including the new Country websites and Documents and Reports database, the Open Knowledge Repository, and the Project Cycle, and will become familiar on how to request information under the Access to Information Policy. Sunita Malhotra, SAREX 15:50-16:00 10 min Wrap Up, Q&A, Feedback, Evaluation and Closing Dr. Ramesh Gaur, University Librarian, JNU 16:00-16:20 Tea In order to allow us to make appropriate logistic arrangements, please confirm the participation to sawasthi(a)mail.jnu.ac.in and copy to rcgaur66(a)gmail.com, Participation is only by confirmation. Best Regards, Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lessons from Koha in open source project ownership
by Vimal Kumar V. 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Dear Friends, This article provides valuable lessons for open source project ownership, including branding, trademarks, and conflict resolution. http://opensource.com/education/13/4/open-source-project-lessons-koha Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.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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REQUEST
by Harish Y S 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Dear All Professionals, Our Research scholar need following ASCE Standard, If anybody have access please send me the same. *ASCE 10-97 Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures* -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysore-8, Mob - +919886384826lis- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarians at IIT Delhi
by Dr.Nabi Hasan 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Dear All, The IIT Delhi has advertised the regular positions ofLibrarian, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarians . The last date is June 4, 2013. The Details will be available from the Link at: http://www.iitd.ac.in/content/faculty-positions Thanks and regards, Hasan -- Nabi Hasan, Ph.D. Borlaug Fellow (Cornell University, USA) Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016, India Phone - +91-11-2659-1452 (Work) E-mail: nabihasan(a)gmail.com ; hasan(a)library.iitd.ac.in Web: http://library.iitd.ac.in/about/hasan.html -- 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 Koha at Ernakulam, Kerala
by Vimal Kumar V. 30 Apr '13

30 Apr '13

Dear Friends, A National workshop on Koha Open Source Library Management system is in planning stage. The venue will be at Ernakulam, Kerala State. The duration of the workshop is 3 days. The workshop on May last week or June First week. Working professionals and students can attend the workshop. We would like to collect responses from those who like to attend the workshop. Please fill the following form, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18wQySOGVQUql6L66fIUGh57WNNzh7Ydak4vl12hzyJ… Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.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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Applications are Invited for the Post of Director General, National LIbrary
by Academic Librarians' Association India 29 Apr '13

29 Apr '13

Ministry of Culture invites applications for filling up the post of Director, National Library, Kolkotta, in PB- HAG Rs. 67000-79000 on deputation basis/contract basis. Last date for receipt of application sis 4 weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement. For details see the advertisement in Employment News dated 27.04.2013. Please Refer the Notification for the post at: http://www.davp.nic.in/WriteReadData/ADS/eng_09101_3_1314b.pdf Please download Application from: http://www.davp.nic.in/WriteReadData/ADS/eng_09101_2_1314b.pdf Details and Application forms are also linked by ALA at its site: https://sites.google.com/site/academiclib/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need an article
by Mamtha's Gmail 29 Apr '13

29 Apr '13

Dear professional friends, One of our faculty needs the following article for her research. Since we do not have this in our subscribed databases, kindly provide fulltext if available in your library. Methods Mol Biology. 2012;864:341-66. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-624-1_13. Extraction of plant secondary metabolites. Jones WP<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Jones%20WP%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true…>, Kinghorn AD<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Kinghorn%20AD%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=t…>. -- *Thank you & Regards * *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|** India *T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Journal of Information Research (ISSN 2249-8273)’ has been released its Vol. 02, Issue 02 of March, 2013
by Shriram Pandey 29 Apr '13

29 Apr '13

Dear LIS Professionals, Greetings! I am very pleased to inform all of you that with the help of our esteemed editorial board members and reviewer committee, ‘International Journal of Information Research (ISSN 2249-8273)’ has been released its Vol. 02, Issue 02 of March, 2013. I am glad to invite you to submit your article for the Vol 2, Issue No 3 (June, 2013) of ‘International Journal of Information Research (ISSN: 2249-8273)’. The International Journal of Information Research is a fully peer-reviewed print as well as online open access scholarly journal that is being published quarterly by the ‘Society for Scholarly Publishing and Open Access Resources (SPOARS)’. This is a print as well as an online open access journal for library, information and management (LIM) professionals. In this journal articles, reviews, proceeding papers, and news items, etc are published. SUBMISSION GUIDELINE Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts in .doc or .rtff format by email attachment to editorijir(a)gmail.com. Submissions should not be longer than 7,000 words including abstract, figures, tables, references and appendices. All manuscripts submitted to the journal will be double-blind refereed by expert and members of the editorial board. The journal’s committee will remove personal details for the purpose of blind review process. With regard, Prof. H. N. Prasad, Editor-in-Chief Department of Library and Information Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U. P.) PIN -221 005 (India) Contact No. *+91- 9415336709* <%2B91-%209415336709> (Mob.) Email ID: editorijir(a)gmail.com -- ================================================= *Shriram Pandey* Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Mohan Lal Sukhadia University Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, India Phone No.: +91-9636383110 Website:http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shriram-pandey/6/844/224 ================================================= By not printing this email you've helped save paper, ink, and millions of trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Call for Papers for International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2013) to be held during 27-29 November 2013, New Delhi
by Shantanu Ganguly 28 Apr '13

28 Apr '13

Dear Digital Library Professionals The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is organizing *International Conference on Digital libraries (ICDL 2013)* during *27-29 November 2013 at New Delhi. *The conference will also aim at further strengthen the academic collaboration and strategic alliance in development of DL in the world. Theme of the conference is* Vision 2020: Looking back 10 years and forging new frontiers.* Please visit us at www.teriin.org/events/icdl to know more about us in the past. More than 45 top DL speakers of the world will come together to brainstorm on contemporary issues of Digital Library, Social Computing and Knowledge Management. I am sure you will take back lot of intellectual inputs if you join hands in this mega event by sharing your expertise through review papers, research paper, and case studies. *Call for Paper* * * *Important dates* Submission of full papers 20 July 2013 *Notification of acceptance of paper with comments 15September 2013* *Submission of the final paper after incorporating comments 10 October 2013* * * * * ICDL 2013 invites original submissions focusing on the theme of the conference—*Vision 2020: Looking back 10 years and forging new frontiers*. Contributions are invited for conference sessions and tutorials. Topics for contributions (but are not limited to) include the following. · DL development, architecture, and management · Information storage and retrieval · Multi-linguality and interoperability issues · Digital rights management · Digital preservation and access management · DL best practices · E-learning and e-publishing · DL standards and policy · Open archives initiatives · ODOL (Open, distance, and online learning) · Multimedia content · Sustainable DL model · DL service marketing · Digital research libraries · Social media and network analysis · Collaborative knowledge creation · Information quality management · Enterprise 2.0 and collaborative model · Knowledge management business models · Convergence of knowledge management and learning system · Mobile technology and service-oriented architecture · Information and communication model · Knowledge management best practices * * * * With best regards *Shantanu* ==================================== *Shantanu Ganguly, PhD* Fellow, Librarian and Area Convenor Library and Information Centre Knowledge Management Division TERI India Habitat Center Complex Lodhi Road New Delhi - 110003 Tel: 011-24682100 (Extn 2762) Email: shantanu.ganguly(a)teri.res.in ----------------------------------------------------------------- A-67, Chittaranjan Park, First Floor New Delhi-110019 Tel (R): 011-26272596 (M): 9811330235 Email: sganguly67(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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JNU Summer Course on “English for Academic Writing: From Synopsis to Thesis Writing”
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 27 Apr '13

27 Apr '13

The Linguistic Empowerment Cell announces A Special Intensive Course “English for Academic Writing: From Synopsis to Thesis Writing”. >From May 27th to June 14th 2013. The following areas will be covered: Choosing a topic Synopsis writing – the essentials Theme building Mind Map for writing a composition Mind Map for synopsis writing Statement of hypothesis Structure of a thesis Format for a thesis Spelling and Grammar Notation and Style Referencing and Citation Course duration: 90 hours (three weeks - full time) May 27th to June 14th, 10:00 am to 05:30 pm Classes will be held at the Old Language Lab Complex, Room nos. 002 and 109 Those who are interested in joining may register latest by 2nd May, by email to <linguistic.e.c.(a)gmail.com>; <surenderkumar_072(a)yahoo.com> Vaishna Narang Chief Coordinator Linguistic Empowerment Cell, JNU vaishna_narang(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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Vacancy for Library Assistant
by Pramod Baburao 27 Apr '13

27 Apr '13

Applications are invited for the post of Library Assistant at M.S.Ramaiah Medical College Dept. of Library and Information Centre, Bangalore. Post: Library Assistant No. of Post: Two Qualification:MLISc/MSc in Library Science Last Date: 10-05-2013 Experience: One/Two years, familiar with library automation and with necessary skills to develop digital library and efficiently handle activities such as collection development, user oriented information services to facilitate the efficient functioning of the library. The incumbent should be able to support faculty and students in academic activities and possess excellent communication skills to be able to guide them effectively. Application and CV should be sent by e-mail to msrmclib(a)gmail.com or send to the below mentioned address by post /hand. Last date for receiving the applications is 10th MAY 2013. -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Regards N. Subramanyam Sr. LIbrarian Dept. of Library & Information Centre M.S. Ramaiah Medical College MSRIT Post MSR Nagar Bangalore-560054 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Involvement, Attitude of Librarians in Research & Development Activities
by Raj K Bhardwaj 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Involvement, Attitude of Librarians in Research & Development Activities in Academic Institutions: A Study I am conducting a survey on the topic on "Involvement, Attitude of Librarian in Research & Development Activities in Academic Institutions: A Study”. A questionnaire is prepared to collect data from LIS professionals. In this regards, I request you to kindly spare some time to fill up the questionnaire. I assure you that the data collected will be used for academic purpose and will be kept confidential. Looking forward for your co-operation to provide the important feedback to make this study significant. Click the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T084Mvm_VGy29SUgimw0pwke3m1YRt aoMYdnSQBhNS0/viewform<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2…> Sincerely yours Raj Kumar Bhardwaj Colleges Librarian St Stephen's College Delhi-110007 Mobile: 09711508289 -- 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 Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmedabad
by Mallikarjun 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Dear All With reference to the subject cited above, Vikram Sarabhai Library, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is in the process of hiring Library Trainees. Eligibility Criteria 1. Post Graduate in Library & Information Science with first class (those who are appearing for MLISc exam can also apply) 2. Good communication skills in English 3. Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills 4. Sound working knowledge of IT and IT related applications use in libraries. 5. Knowledge of Linux, PHP and web design will be an added advantage * Compensation offered for the above post is a consolidated stipend of up to Rs.14, 000/- per month. * The applicant must be available for work from Monday to Saturday (both days inclusive). On requirement trainees may be called on shift duty and on holiday too. * The training period will be purely for a period of one year * No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview * Selection of candidate will be based on written test followed by a personal interview * The written test and interview will be in English. * No of vacancies : 4-6 * Age limit: 26 years (as on 31/05/2013) Interested candidates may forward their resume to following id: librarian(a)iimahd.ernet.inon or before 06/05/2013. Test date: 22/05/2013 Time: 9.30 AM Place: Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmedabad Candidates are requested to come along with resume and copy of their original certificates Regards H. Anil Kumar, Ph. D. Librarian and Head NICMAN Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad http://mallikarjundora.wordpress.com/ !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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