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Need Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 05 May '11

05 May '11

Dear Library Professionals, I have an urgent need of this article for my research work. Kindly send me hard or soft copy of this article. Teaching Information Literacy to Generation Journal of Library Administration Volume 36, Issue 1 & 2, 2002, Pages 195 - 217 Author: Kate Manuela DOI: 10.1300/J111v36n01_12 I would be highly appreciated if any one send this paper for my research purpose. Thanks and regards. 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 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS 2011 Conference: Call for papers
by HPS Kalra 05 May '11

05 May '11

Call for papers: IATLIS 2011Conference Theme: LIS Education, Research and training (LISERT): Vision 2020 Many issues and concerns have evolved in last few years in a rapidly changing scenario of LIS Education, Research and training (LISERT). Library Education is now more than100 years old in India, and it is time to take stock of the present situation to develop a vision for the near future. In order to discuss these issues and concerns, IATLIS has decided to organize the XVIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme ‘LIS Education, Research and Training: Vision 2020’ in 2011. Sub-themes: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only. 1 Critical analysis of 100 years of Library education in India to develop a sustainable vision for future. 2 Relevance of LIS education to job-market. 3 LIS Education – modes and methods 4 LIS Research and publication 5 Continuous Professional Education and Training 6. Impact of ICTs on LIS Education and Research 7. Restructuring of LIS Education 8. Partnership and collaboration 9. Faculty and infrastructural requirements with special reference to developing learning resources in Indian languages. 10. Accreditation and quality control in LIS Education Articles and research papers on the above sub-themes and other topics related to the theme are invited to reach the IATLIS headquarters in hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by 31 August 2011 at the following address: The General Secretary Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science C/o Department of Library & Information Science First Floor, Arts Block no. 1, Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA. Email: IATLIS2011(a)GMAIL.COM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Harinder Pal Singh Kalra Reader Department of Library & Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA. and Joint Secretary, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADINET Seminar 2011
by Pragnya Pathak 05 May '11

05 May '11

Dear Lis-forum Moderator, Please circulate / announce the following message regarding ADINET Annual Seminar 2011 to Lis-forum members. Thanking You, Ms. P.J. Pathak Librarian –SF, Institute for Plasma Research and Member, Working Group, ADINET. Dear Professional Colleagues This is to inform you all that ADINET in collaboration with INFLIBNET & AMA is Celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan (Father of LIS in India) as Librarians' Day on Saturday 6 August 2011. About the Seminar The Seminar theme is *'Networking of Libraries in Gujarat for Resource Sharing'* The sub-themes are: Need and Importance of Networking Areas of Collaboration: Activities and Services Technology Aspects Skills and Competencies Required for Networking Venue: H. T. Parekh Convention Centre, Ahmedabad Management Association, ATIRA Campus, Dr. V. S. Marg, Ahmedabad Last date for Registration: 20 July, 2011 *Papers Invited:* All LIS professionals who wish to submit papers on the Seminar Theme are requested to do so before the end of May 2011. *Only original work with Abstract and Bibliographical References *will be accepted. Please send the paper as an e-mail attachment to alibnet(a)gmail.com in MSWORD format. 1. Paper Size : A4 2. Margins : Top 1” Bottom 1” Left 2” Right 1” 2. Font: Arial with main and subheadings =bold 3. Font Size: 10 for text and 14 for title 4. Maximum length: 5000 words Last date for Paper Submission : 31 May, 2011 Registration details, Programme Outline and E-brochure is available at http://www.alibnet.org/events/LibDay11/LIBRARIAN_S_DAY-2011.pdf The duly filled-in registration forms should be sent to: Ms. Rhoda Bharucha Hon. Director Ahmedabad Library Network (ADINET) Opp. Gujarat University Guest House, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009 Phone: 079-26305630/26300368/26305971 Email: alibnet(a)gmail.com URL: http://www.alibnet.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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panel of experts for evaluation of research/publication material
by ZAHID WANI 05 May '11

05 May '11

Dear All Kashmir university is contemplating to update the panel of experts for evaluation of research/publication material. Interested persons with designation of professor and associate professor in LIS can send their short profile with following details Name of Expert:_____________ Specialization: ____________ Department/Center/Institution where serving___________ Name of the University__________ Home Address__________ Email address___________________ Phone No (Office/residence)______________ Mobile No__________________ to zahidrais(a)gmail.com or zahid(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in With regards Dr. Zahid Ashraf Wani Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir, J&K Cell:91-9596410521 -- 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 Obaiah B 05 May '11

05 May '11

Dear Members, If any library have access to the fallowing paper kindly send me the same. Indian Journal of Forestry. 33(2):275-284. Grass species of Bhadra wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka,India. Vasanthakumari et al Regards Obaiah B. ATREE, Bengaluru-56 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One day workshop on Koha
by surbhi sahni 04 May '11

04 May '11

Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla will be conducting a One-Day Workshop on “DELNET: Resources, Services & Facilities” in collaboration with the DELNET on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Niwas, Shimla-171005. During the workshop, participants would be given hands on practice on installation of Koha Software: An Open-source Integrated Library Management System. The customised version of the Software will be given to the participants. Library and Information Science professionals, Students, Faculties, etc working in any type of organisation or library can participate in this one day workshop. The workshop participation fee is Rs. 250/- per participant for Member Institutions. The participation fee per participant from Non-Member institutions is Rs. 350/-. Interested participants can send registration fee through a demand draft in favour of “DELNET” payable at New Delhi or by cash on the spot. Those interested can confirm their participation by sending an email to Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET at sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in as early as possible or at mobile: 09810329992 Tel no. 011-26742222, 26741266. You may also contact Local Coordinator: Mr. Prem Chand, Librarian, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Tel : 0177-2830105 Mob:09816016593 Email: chanprem(a)gmail.com Outstation members interested in getting help in booking accommodation should contact the local coordinator. -- Prem Chand Librarian Commonwealth Professional Fellow 2007 Indian Institute of Advanced Study Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla - 171 005 Himachal Pradesh http://www.iias.org 0177- 0177-2830105 Cell: 09816016593, 09418045822 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRDO CEPTAM Exam - reg.
by prabhu s 04 May '11

04 May '11

Dear Sir/Madam, I want DRDO - CEPTAM Library Science Previous Year Question Papers. If anybody have a question paper, please send me. It is very useful to me for preparing DRDO CEPTAM Exam. Kindly suggest how to prepare for DRDO CEPTAM Library Science Exam. Regards S.Prabhu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Papers
by M. Ram 04 May '11

04 May '11

Dear Professionals, The following papers are required for our researchers. Kindly send to me if available. 1. Aghazadeh and Ayoub, 1985 F. Aghazadeh and M.M. Ayoub, A comparison of dynamic and static-strength models for prediction of lifting capacity, Ergonomics 28 (1985), pp. 1409–1417. Full Text via CrossRef | View Record in Scopus | Cited By in Scopus (15) 2. Asfour et al., 1985 S.S. Asfour, M.M. Ayoub and A. Mital, Computer models for energy cost prediction of manual lifting and lowering, Computers and Industrial Engineering 9 (1985), pp. 376–379. 3. Ayoub, 1992 M.M. Ayoub, Problems and solution in manual material handling: the state of art, Ergonomics 35 (1992), pp. 713–728. Full Text via CrossRef | View Record in Scopus | Cited By in Scopus (31) 4. Fernandez, 1991 J.E. Fernandez, M.M. Ayoub and J.L. Smith, Psychophysical lifting capacity over extended periods, Ergonomics 34 (1991), pp. 23–32. Full Text via CrossRef | View Record in Scopus | Cited By in Scopus (11) 5. Ciriello and Snook, 1983 V.M. Ciriello and S.H. Snook, A study of size, distance, height and frequency effects on manual handling tasks, Human Factors 25 (1983), pp. 473–483. View Record in Scopus | Cited By in Scopus (48) 6.Ciriello et al., 1990 V.M. Ciriello, S.H. Snook, A.C. Blick and P.L. Wilkinson, The effects duration on psychophysically determined maximum acceptable weights and forces, Ergonomics 33 (1990), pp. 187–200. Full Text via CrossRef | View Record in Scopus | Cited By in Scopus (62) Thanking You Dr Mange Ram Dr.Mange Ram Deputy Librarian & Incharge University Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: mram72ster(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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temporary project trainee
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 04 May '11

04 May '11

JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc, Bangalore INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PROJECT TRAINEES Chudamani Advertisement No.L/L-3A/2010 dated 28th April, 2010 Number of positions FIVE (Gen-3, SC-1, OBC-1) Duration One year. The duration will be extended or reduced at the discretion of the authorities. Minimum Qualification BLISc from a recognised Univerity or Diploma in Library & Information Science under 10+2+2 years of study, awarded by Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka. Or Job Oriented Course (JOC) in Library & Information Science under 10+2 years of study awarded by Directorate of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka. The candidates should have secured at least Second Class or equivalent grade (Pass Class or equivalent grade in case of SC/ST candidates) in Diploma or JOC. Sound knowledge in Library activities and basic knowledge of computers is desirable. Job Description The selected candidate has to carry out the routine house keeping activities in the library like : 1. Re-shelving of the used documents 2. Maintenance of the stack area of the library 3. Stock verification 4. any other work assigned from time to time Emoluments Consolidated emoluments of Rs.4, 000/- (Rupees three thousand only) per month. General conditions 1. Those who possess the qualification as on the date of advertisement can apply. However, those who are in the final semester can also apply provided they get their certificate/s before the last date fixed, i.e., 31.07.2010. 2. The selected candidates should be prepared to work in any of the three shifts including night shift and holidays. 3. No accommodation will be provided on the campus. Candidates who fulfill the above qualification requirements and are desirous to be considered strictly on the aforesaid conditions may apply in the enclosed application format along with Photocopies of Marks Cards, Caste Certificate in case of SC or OBC. OBC in this context refers only to communities recognized as 'Backward Class under the Government of India' and applicants under this category should enclose along with application form a photocopy of 'Certificate to be produced by other Backward Classes applying for appointment to posts under the Government of India'. Specimen copy is enclosed herewith. If the caste certificate is not submitted in this format, the Institute is constrained to treat them under General Category. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Students Colloquium (2)
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 04 May '11

04 May '11

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8TH Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 DRTC Colloquium (2) 2010-2012 IMAGE RETRIEVAL: TECHNIQUE AND CHALLENGES Abstract: With the explosion of information from 20th century and invention of electronic gadgets storing, capturing and manipulating images have gained momentum. Human vision is very complex and we can recognize any object after seeing it through cognition but its very tough for a computer to characterize and recognize any object. Over the past decades, ambitious projects have been undertaken to make computer understand, index, classify and annotate a picture which representing many ideas, thoughts and others. A machine can learn only through texture, pattern, color, pattern by applying algorithms. Now, more emphasis is given on Context Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) for analysis, matching patterns, clustering objects and for identification. Image information is very crucial for GIS, surveillance, space research, criminal investigation and many others. Still user satisfaction is poor and lot more research is needed. Here we are trying to give an overall idea and research direction of image retrieval. TOPICS SPEAKERS 1. Inroduction Anindya Basu 2. CBIR Usashi Chatterjee 3. Digital Library Context Shailesh Verma 4. Image Databases Madhuryamay Das 5. Research direction and conclusion Saiph Musthafa Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 6th May,2011 Time: 2.00pm All are cordially invited M. Krishnamurthy Colloquium Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Questionnaire on Social Networking Tools for Information Services
by Xcellon Library 04 May '11

04 May '11

Dear Professionals, I need your favor "Please take a few minutes to complete the Social Media Questionnaire so that I may gather a few information ." link for questionnaire https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHcwd0VlZ0NzLWRrYTBRdkhzeG… <https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHcwd0VlZ0NzLWRrYTBRdkhzeG…> Your few min is too much important for me. your cooperation is anticipated Thank you warm regards, Maulik Gandhi Librarian Xcellon Education Limited Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat, India. E-mail : library.corp(a)xcelloninstitute.com "Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Save Paper, Save Trees" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in this e-mail message and / or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information of Xcellon Institute Limited and / or its group companies. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and / or attachments to it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately delete / destroy the message and / or any attachments permanently. Any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Employees of the company are expressly required not to make defamatory statements and not to infringe or authorize any infringement of copyright or any other legal right by e-mail communication. Any such communication is contrary to company policy and outside the scope of the employment of the individual concerned. The company will not accept any liability in respect of such communication. No employee or associate is authorized to conclude any binding agreement on behalf of Xcellon Institute with another party by e-mail without expressly written confirmation of the company. Warning-Computer viruses can be transmitted via e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachment for the presence of viruses. The company has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, and is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before acting upon the e-mail or any attachment to it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st May 2011
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 03 May '11

03 May '11

Dear all, The 22nd issue (Volume 2. issue 6) of CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st May 2011 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2011-05-01.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter For the archives of this newsletter, pl. visit http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-archives.htm or at http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/archives You are free to forward this mail to your contacts who may like the information presented in the mail. With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS & PCS Madras http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ Contents ======= -- The 2011 (ISC)² Global Information Security Workforce Study -- Cloud Computing in India: A CIO Research Center Report -- Beware of Hidden Costs of Virtualization -- How Deduplication Benefits Companies of All Sizes -- Clouds, big data, and smart assets: Ten tech-enabled business trends to watch -- Can India lead the mobile-Internet revolution? -- Rethinking knowledge work: A strategic approach -- Recovering from information overload -- The power of storytelling: What nonprofits can teach the private sector about social media -- Building the supply chain of the future -- The rise of the networked enterprise: Web 2.0 finds its payday -- Next Generation of Cybercrime -- Business Continuity Planning -- How to Tame Digital Content -- Revolution not Evolution: How Cloud Computing Differs from Traditional IT and Why it Matters -- Articles on Copyrights & Patents -- 7 Amazing Videos To Keep You Inspired -- AI’s 10 to watch -- Google Code Jam 2011 -- Assessment -- Ideas to keep in mind -- Announcements -- ICT Events -- ICT: Voices & Views -- ICT: Manpower, Staffing & Top Moves -- ICT: Government Initiatives, Compliance -- Book:Knowledge Management in Organizations -- Book: Business Communication -- Book: Bootstrapping A Software Company -- Book: How To Eat the Elephant? The CEO's Guide to an Enterprise System Implementation -- Book:Cloud Computing: Insights into New-Era Infrastructure -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2011-05-01 (SEVEN Prizes to Win – FIVE Books and TWO Awards of Rs. 500/- each) ========================================================= 1. Who said this? "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" 2. ------ is the first organization in the world, to be appraised at Level 5 of the CMMI-SVC (Services) model. 3. Name the company whose tag line is “Where Information Lives” 4. The terms “RPO” & “RTO” are metrics associated with ------ 5. ------ is the new organization recently founded by Ashok Soota, after leaving MindTree, which was co-founded in 1999 Email your answers by 20th May 2011 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2011-05-01”. Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com). Oxford University Press (http://www.oup.co.in), Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd (http://www.shroffpublishers.com) and Wiley India Pvt Ltd (http://www.wileyindia.com) will present the books which are briefly reviewed above. In all, there will be SEVEN prizes – TWO cash prizes of Rs. 500/- each and FIVE prizes of one book each. Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2011-04-01 =============================== WATSON, Peter Steiner, Tata Communications, WikiReader, Sampark MT Awards of Rs. 500/= each from SRA Systems to Mr. M.Anbazhagan from Chennai and to Ms. Kiruthika Viswanathan from Erode. Books from Oxford University Press: “E-Business: A Management Perspective” to Mr. Benedict Jayaprakash Nicholas from Chennai & “Innovation Management - Strategies, Implementation, and Profits” to Ms. Kanchan Hans from Noida Books from Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd: “97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know” to Mr. S.Venkatesh from Karur & “Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity” to Ms. S. Sathyalakshmi from Chennai. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy
by Rajivaksh Tripathi 03 May '11

03 May '11

Dear Moderator please publish this information Details for the Position: Learning Resource Centre (LRC)- Interns *Job Title: Learning Resource Centre (LRC) - Interns* *Number of vacancies* – 6 *Eligibility Criteria:* - Post Graduate in Library and Information Science *Soft skills required:* - Good communication skills - Take initiatives and result oriented - Systematic, logical and hardworking - Team player - Able to interact with different kinds of customers - Ability to work under pressure *Job Description:* LRC- Interns would be involved in the following activities: 1. Technical Processing a. Accessioning b. Classification c. Cataloguing d. Invoice and payment processing 2. Collection development a. Identifying the resources for LRC’s collection b. Resource procurement 3. Serial Control a. Journal subscription b. Invoice and payment processing c. E-journals activation 4. Reference and Information Services a. Answering to the reference queries received from user groups b. Sourcing out content for various information products 5. Information products a. Designing and deploying the various information products In addition to all the above mentioned activities, they would also need to attend to regular counter duties. They are expected to work in shift system on a rotation basis since our Centre operates from 8 am to 2 am. However the working hours for Interns will be 9 hours per day, 5 days a week and two weekly offs will be given. They can avail a leave of 12 days during the period. *Nature of position* – Internship period will be for two years. *Application Process:** *Please email your resume to career_lrc(a)isb.edu by May 15, 2011 with subject header LRC- Interns. Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person. -- *With regards* *Rajivaksh Tripathi Designation, Librarian Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School Tel: Ph. 91+(0514) 3278414, 415, 416 Website: www.ibs.srms.ac.in Mob: 07860574892 * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Address of ISBN Office
by Ratnakar Aspari 03 May '11

03 May '11

Dear Moderator: I will be thankful if you kindly circulate the following information among the Lis-Forum members With best wishes Ratnakar New Delhi ____________ The offices of "Raja RamMohun Roy National Agency for ISBN" which allocates ISBN numbers in India has changed its office from Curzon Road Barracks, K.G. Marg to R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110 0 66. Those who wish to applyi for an ISBN number should contact the office at the following address: RAJA RAMMOHUN ROY NATIONAL AGENCY FOR ISBN West Block - 1, Wing-6, 2nd Floor Sector - 1, R.K. Puram New Delhi - 110 066. It is suggested that those who have applied for ISBN during the last one month, they contact them again at the new address. A. Ratnakar New Delhi A. Ratnakar New Delhi - 110 022 9891390300 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Library Professionals-Reg.
by sankar kumar 03 May '11

03 May '11

Recruitment of Library Professionals IBS since its establishment in 1995, has grown impressively and achieved widespread recognition from business and industry, academic circles, and professional bodies. IBS is consistently ranked among the top B-schools in India, in the annual B-school surveys every year. Applications are invited from the library professionals for IBS Ahmadabad Campus. The candidates should have M.L.Sc / M.Li.Sc or equivalent degree from reputed university with minimum 55% marks, at least 4-6 years of experience in academic / research institutions. All candidates should be computer savvy with good communication skills. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates may forward their detailed bio-data on or before 12th May 2011 by post / courier / e-mail to The Librarian, IBS C/o IFHE, City Office #52, Nagarjuna Hills Panjagutta Hyderabad-500 082 Email: library(a)ibsindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADMISSION OPEN FOR PGDLAN 2011-12 BATCH
by sandeep bhavsar 02 May '11

02 May '11

Dear All As you may be knowing that the Joshi-Bedekar College’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) is a proactive step to bridge the gap between theory and need-based application of ICT among working librarians. In other words, it is an attempt to develop technology savvy librarians to take on new challenges of information management. The main features of this course are: · Content: 75% Hands-on Training/Practice; 25% Demonstration and Lecture. · Project: A socially relevant, web enabled information product has to be developed. · Timings: Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. · Instructors: Experienced Teachers and Instructors from the technical fields. I am happy to state that the fourth batch of PGDLAN course will commence from July 2011. Therefore, please send your applications before15July 2011. Please visit http://vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN.htm to get details of objectives of the course, content, eligibility, nature of assessment, standards of passing, fees, online application form, last date for application etc. You may take the course on your own or may get sponsored from your institution. You may contact me at 99690 51287 for any additional information. With regards. Prof. Narayan Barse Librarian and Coordinator Department of Lib & Information Science VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College 'Janadweep' Chendani, Bundar Rd, Thane (West) Pin- 400601 MS, India =========================== Phone No: 022 25384591 Cell :09969051287 =========================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS Labs Koha workshop in Bangalore - 13th to 15th May
by savitra sirohi 02 May '11

02 May '11

All, This is a reminder of our Koha training and certification workshop in Bangalore between 13th and 15th May. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha - To test and certify their readiness to use Koha This is a 3 day program, covering the key modules and functions in Koha. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 60% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills (Level 1) certificate. For more information, including fees, registration and workshop outline please visit this page: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS-Forum[Interview-cum-Informative Article by Prof. (Mrs.) S. P.]
by Mailing List Admin 02 May '11

02 May '11

Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 09:59:44 +0530 From: Usha Munshi <umunshi(a)gmail.com> Interview-cum-Informative Article : Under the institute offering such courses, NISCAIR and INSDOC have been listed as two seoarate entities. This is just for flashing a rejoineder. > > 1. Interview-cum-Informative Article by Prof. (Mrs.) S. P. > Singh, DLIS, University of Delhi (Vinod Singh) > 2. Article ( Mahesh.. brp?) > 3. Preservation Week Celebration (praba ) > 4. KALA Monthly Lectures Series - Talk on "School Library: A > living space for students" by Mrs. Vanishree on Tuesday, 3rd May > 2011 @6.00pm (Babu Rajendra) > 5. JLIM - Call for Papers (Kshema Prakash) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:24:48 +0530 > From: Vinod Singh <vikusi(a)gmail.com> > To: lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Interview-cum-Informative Article by Prof. (Mrs.) > S. P. Singh, DLIS, University of Delhi > Message-ID: <BANLkTinbKm10hViHtwq6dF+PD9Ar4bHfQg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Dear Professionals > > A brief interview-cum-informative article highlighting the present and > future prospects in Library & Information Science Profession as well > as enumerating the job profile of a Librarian have been discussed in > the Wednesday's issue of Hindustan Times, supplementary Horizons, page > no. 4, dated April 27, 2011. For more detail click on the link below: > http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/689754.aspx > > With Regards, > Vinod Kumar Singh > Research Scholar (Ph.D) > Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. > University of Delhi > Delhi-110007 >

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SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy, 2011
by Dr. Indira Koneru 01 May '11

01 May '11

Hi, SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries)launched a new version of the Seven Pillars of Information Literacy at the Librarians' Information Literacy Annual Conference (April 18-20, 2011). Currently, only the Core Model and the Research Lens are available. SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy hope that teachers and librarians representing other learner groups will participate in the development of other lenses. The seven pillars of the Core Model for Higher Education are: Identify: Able to identify a personal need for informationScope: Can assess current knowledge and identify gapsPlan: Can construct strategies for locating informationGather: Can locate and access the information and data they needEvaluate: Can review the research and compare and evaluate information and dataManage: Can organise information professionally and ethicallyPresent: Can apply the knowledge gained: presenting the results of their research, synthesising new and old information and data to create new knowledge, and disseminating it in a variety of ways. You can download the documents from: http://www.sconul.ac.uk/groups/information_literacy/seven_pillars.html Thanks & regards,Indira--------------------------http://wikieducator.org/User:Indkon -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: News Item published in Assam Tribune dated April 29, 2011 (front page) and other newspapers Telegraph. Sentinel etc. on Seminar on Digitization, Digital Preservation and access to libraries and archives of India organised by IGNCA, New Delhi
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 01 May '11

01 May '11

a.. bank management b.. archaeological c.. retirement d.. districts e.. universitys f.. world over -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/epaper.asp?id=apr2911/Page1 30,000 NE manuscripts digitised, micro-filmed Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, April 28 - In all, 30,000 manuscripts from the NE region have been digitised and micro-filmed by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA). The IGNCA has also digitally photo-documented both the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected and non-protected monuments in the NE States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. This was disclosed by Dr Ramesh C Gaur, Librarian and Head of the Kalanidhi Division of the IGNCA. He was speaking to this newspaper on the sidelines of a three-day seminar on status of digitisation, digital preservation and access to libraries and archives in the NE India that got under way here today. Dr Gaur said that most of the manuscripts digitised in the NE region belong to the States of Manipur and Assam. About 82 of them also belong to the Kamarupa Anusandhana Samiti (KAS). The IGNCA has also digitised the materials available with the Assam Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies. The IGNCA has also received the personal library of eminent Sankardeva scholar Prof Maheswar Neog. It has been donated by Prof Neog's son Pranabswarup Neog. The IGNCA will be happy to receive such personal libraries of the renowned scholars of the region and these will be preserved under the names of the scholars concerned or the donors concerned, Dr Gaur said. Both public and private libraries and archives can avail the help of the IGNCA in digitization and digitally preserving their collections on condition that one digitized copy of each of the materials should be made available to IGNCA Kalanidhi reference library for access by the scholars world over. The IGNCA is also making microfilm copies of the rare manuscripts, books, etc., considering the fact that microfilm is the best media for long-term preservation of such materials. Earlier, inaugurating the seminar, jointly organized by the IGNCA and the voluntary organization Anwesha at the Indian Institute of Bank Management (IIBM) here, retired IAS officer Jatin Hazarika pleaded for covering the sanchipat manuscripts and the district gazetteers under the initiative undertaken for digital preservation of the rare manuscripts, etc. He also suggested that the institutions like the Tai Museum should also be involved in the process. Speaking on the occasion as the guest of honour, former Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University (GU) Prof N K Choudhury suggested that the personal libraries of the region's eminent scholars and well-off people should also be covered under the initiative. The function which was presided over by noted anthropologist and former Vice-Chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh Prof AC Bhagabati, was also addressed by former director of the CSL, New Delhi Dr Kalpana Dasgupta, Dr Gaur, Paresh Malakar and Dudulmoni Sarma of Anwesha. In all, 50 library experts from all over the NE region are taking part in the three-day deliberations on digitization and digital preservation of the region's important records. http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/epaper.asp?id=apr2611/Page8 http://www.sinlung.com/2011/04/30000-northeast-manuscripts-digitized.html http://manipurhub.com/ne-news/assam-news/seminar-on-digitisation-of-librari… The sentinel, Guwahat, Assam, April 24, 2011 Seminar on digitization of libraries in NE India By our Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, April 24: With an aim to come up with ways to preserve the rich heritage of the Northeast and to make it easily accessible to scholars and the common people, Anwesha, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), will organize a three-day seminar on the topic 'The Status of Digitization, Digital Preservation and access to Libraries and Archives in Northeast India' in Guwahati. The seminar will kickstart on April 28. Anwesha president Paresh Malakar, while talking to The Sentinel, said, "The Northeast has a rich heritage. There has also been a great tradition of oral culture in the region. In Assam the Vaishnavite saints produced innumerable manuscripts with the objective of spreading their religious ideals. These manuscripts are still available in Assam. There are libraries across the State which still have ancient documents, books and manuscripts. There is need to preserve them for posterity through digitization. Also, preservation alone is not enough. We should make these manuscripts and books easily accessible to people so that the preserved literary materials can be put to meaningful use by researchers and scholars. With this objective we are organizing the three-day national seminar so that we can come up with ways for digitization and digital preservation of our books and manuscripts in the libraries and archives of the region." The seminar will focus on four issues - conservation and preservation needs of the old and rare manuscripts and books in the libraries and archives in the Northeast, identification of libraries and archive of historical significance, collaboration between IGNCA and libraries and archives in the Northeast and acquisition of personal libraries and archives from Northeast India. ******************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous Trust under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-23385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in ramesh.gaur(a)fulbrightmail.org http://www.ignca.nic.in/PDF_data/Profile_Dr_RC_Gaur.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VACANCY AT IIT INDORE FOR LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS (PERMANENT)
by Gati Krushna Nayak 01 May '11

01 May '11

Dear Library & Inf.Sc Professionals, A very good warm afternoon to u all.Hope u all r nice doing at ur respective places of work. Just want to convey u all that IIT INDORE has advertised vacancy for 1 permanent  (UR) post of Assistant Librarian (AL) in the scale of  Rs. 15600-39100 (PB-3) with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- and 2 permanent (UR) Senior Library Information Assistants (SLIA) in the scale of Rs. 9300-34800 (PB-2) with grade pay of Rs. 4200/-. Last date for submission of application form is 10.06.2011. For all details regarding the post and application form, refer the following hyperlinks. : http://www.iiti.ac.in/docs/downloads/advertisements/2011_post_qulaification… http://www.iiti.ac.in/docs/downloads/advertisements/2011_application%20form… So apply soon for the said which fits u the best.  BEST OF LUCK Take care.  Good day. with best regards, Gati Krushna Nayak Senior Library Information Assistant Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Indore) http://www.iiti.ac.in C/o Institute of Engg. & Technology M Block, DAVV Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore (M.P.) 452  017 Contact : Mob : 09479560578, 07489329869 Tel. +91 - 731 - 2438713 (O) Fax: +91 - 731 - 2361482 http://gatikrushnanayak.blogspot.com/ 01.05.2011 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Library Junction" won National Innovative Practices in Schools Award 2011 of NCERT
by faisal sl 30 Apr '11

30 Apr '11

Dear Professional partners, Library Junction, the online academic social network, launched by the Library Media Centre of Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom has won the All India Competition on Innovative Practices and Experiments in Schools and Teacher Education Institutions, 2010-'11 conducted by NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training), New Delhi, India. The project (www.libraryjunction.net) was conceived as an online academic collaborative learning platform where the students can ask curriculum related questions to expert faculty members and clear their doubts. The network combines all the popular social networking features through which the members can communicate with each other, express their views and ideas, discuss issues related to different subject areas, share links, do wiki projects, download study materials and e-books and create sub groups on books, authors and themes. The Network has more than 800 members and now opens to all students and teachers. The award, consisted of a citation and Rs.20,000/-, was received by C.P.Kumaran, Principal and S.L.Faisal, Librarian and the coordinator of the project from Prof. G. Ravindra, Director, NCERT at a National Seminar in New Delhi. More: http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/library-junction-won-ncert-… At this moment, I would like to thank all fellow professional friends for their inspiration and support. Regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala India Ph.09447699724 http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com http://libzine.wordpress.com http://homeworksonline.wordpress.com http://mydearbook.wordpress.com Professional http://librarycloud.wordpress.com http://librarynext.wordpress.com http://kvlblogs.wordpress.com Social Networks http://grou.ps/kvlibrarians http://libraryjunction.net Personal http://slfaisal.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NACLIN 2011 is being organised at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal from November 15-17, 2011
by Ajay Kum Sharma 30 Apr '11

30 Apr '11

Dear Library Professionals, *NACLIN 2011*** *14**th** National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking*** *Jointly Organised by*** *DELNET, New Delhi and Central Library, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal*** *November 15-17, 2011*** *Theme: *** *Libraries at the Crossroads*** The libraries in the 21st century are confronted with issues involving constantly increasing information overload, changing patterns of resource management, new and growing technologies, specialised needs and expectations of users which are threatening the very existence of the usual functioning of libraries around the world and have pushed them to the crossroads. It is with these concerns in mind that the 14th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking, NACLIN 2011 is being organised at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal from November 15-17, 2011. It is planned that the invited experts and the participants will deliberate on these and other pertinent issues and produce a roadmap for libraries and library professionals. The national convention is scheduled for three days. The first day is devoted to conducting tutorials by experts on the following topics: *Joomla : Content Management System* *Koha: An Open Source Library Management Software * The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention: Libraries at the Crossroads The theme is divided into several sub-themes as detailed below: *Sub-Theme 1* Managing Digital Libraries and Resources Digital Library Technologies Digitisation Modern Library Management Content Management Knowledge Management Digital Preservation Open Access to Knowledge Managing Web Resources: Crossing the Barriers Managing Change in Libraries Institutional Repositories Indigenous Knowledge Public Libraries as Knowledge Centres Open Access to Knowledge *Sub-Theme 2* Knowledge Networking and Consortia Networking Libraries and Information Centres Sharing of Digital Resources Best Consortia Models Archiving Consortia-based Resources *Sub-Theme 3* Technologies Affecting Libraries ICT Web 2.0 Mobile Technologies Library Portal Web-based OPAC RFID Open Access Open Source Software Archiving of E-resources Electronic Publishing Semantic Web Multilingual Technologies Storage Devices: Emerging Technologies *Sub-Theme 4* Library Services and Users’ Needs Library Services: Best Practices ICT-based Services Marketing LIS Products User Satisfaction User Studies *Sub-Theme 5* Copyright and IPR IPR and Digital Environment Open Access and Copyright Infringement Digital Rights Management Digital Libraries and IPR Copyright Management : International Efforts *Sub-Theme 6* Human Resources Management Skill Competencies in LIS Education Information Literacy E-learning Leadership Qualities E-governance Lifelong Learning *Submission of Papers:* Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited. The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Papers should not normally exceed 5,000 words or 16 double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. Also, each paper should contain an abstract and a keyword list. The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum and substance of the paper and the main conclusions made. Not more than ten key words should be given in alphabetical order, which describe the main issues discussed, empirical investigation, and conclusions. The paper should also contain the authors’ names, title, organisation, address, telephone, fax, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html). Papers should be typed in the following document setup : 8.5” x 11” page size, 1.25” margins, 12 point Times Roman and double spaced. Papers may be typed as Text, Word or in RTF format. Every paper has to be accompanied by copyright declaration according to the format in the conference website www.naclin.org At least one of the authors listed in the paper must register for NACLIN 2011 within one week after the paper has been accepted for presentation in NACLIN. The completed paper may be sent electronically to hkkaul(a)gmail.com Also a hard copy of the same along with the copyright declaration may be sent to Dr. H. K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070 Last date for submission of papers: October 10, 2011. *Conference Language* The conference language is English. *Who Should Attend? * Librarians, Professional Library Staff and other Library and Information Science Professionals, Knowledge Seekers, Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Content Management Experts, Information Management Experts, Professional Staff of IT Companies, Industrialists, Technology Managers, Knowledge Officers, Media Experts, Knowledge Centre Managers and Knowledge Managers *Participation Fee* *India/SAARC Countries* DELNET Member-Libraries ` 2500 DELNET Non-Members from outsideWest Bengal ` 3000 Participants from West Bengal ` 1500 Students (Regular LISc, Certficate from HOD is a must) ` 1000 *NON-SAARC Countries* DELNET Member-Libraries US$ 150 Non-Members US$ 250 Additional delegates from the same organisation will be offered 25 per cent discount. Accompanying Person (non-LIS professional, family member): ` 1000 per person for attending the Convention. Accommodation charges will be extra. *Payment Details * Demand Draft may be drawn in favour of “NACLIN 2011” and payble at “State Bank of India, Santiniketan Branch, Code-2121”. For all foreign transactions, the State Bank of India, Santiniketan offers SWIFT CODE: SBIN IN BB343. ATM facility is available at the State Bank of India and Axis Bank within the University Campus. *Dates to Remember* Last Date for Registration: *November 1, 2011* *(On the spot registration is also available)* Last Date for Submission of Papers: *October 10, 2011* * * *ADDRESS FOR THE COMMUNICATION *** *Registration/Accommodation Submission of Papers * *Dr Subodh Gopal Nandi* *Dr. H.K. Kaul * Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2011 Director & Librarian DELNET-Developing Library Network Visva-Bharati, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road Shantiniketan 731235 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070 Tel: 03463-262783 Tel.: 91-11-26742222, 26741111, Mobile: 09434064278 26741302 Mobile: 09370642225 Fax: 91-11-26741122 E-mail: naclin2011(a)gmail.com Mobile: 9891016667, 9810329992 subodhgopal.nandi(a)visva-bharati.ac.in E-mail:hkkaul@gmail.com Please refer the DELNET website <http://delnet.nic.in/> ( http://delnet.nic.in/) for more information in this regard. -- Thanks and regards. 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 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Career/employment related print resources-information requested
by manoj kumar 30 Apr '11

30 Apr '11

Dear LIS Professionals, Our college library wishes to build a collection of career / employment related information sources including magazines, journals,and other periodical publications. Inorder to build a good nationwide collection i require some assistance from the library professionals across the country.kindly provide the information like name and subscription related details regarding the career/employment related print resources that are known to you. with regards *Manoj Kumar P.* *Librarian* *Nehru Arts and Science college* *kanhangad* *Kerala* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JLIM - Call for Papers
by Kshema Prakash 29 Apr '11

29 Apr '11

*Apologies for cross potings *Sub: Call for Papers* Dear Colleagues, Journal of Library & Information Management (JLIM), bearing ISSN 0975-878X, is a peer reviewed journal. JLIM is dedicated to increasing depth and research across all areas of library and information management. JLIM welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general academic standards and excellence in the topical area of *"Stress Management for Library & Information Professionals"* for the forthcoming issue Vol 2(1) and will publish original articles in basic and applied research, and case reports. You are invited to submit manuscript(s) to jlim2010(a)rediffmail.com OR library.journal2010(a)gmail.com. *Instructions to authors:* 1. Manuscripts should be typed in double-spaced with a wide margin and on one side of the A4 size paper only. Illustrations, if any should be submitted along with the manuscripts on separate sheets or in .jpg format. 2. Manuscripts should be sent along with the undertaking/ authorization letter for the originality, IPR and copyright issues in favor of the Chief Editor or Managing Editor that may be published after necessary editing. Copyright shall remain with the Managing Editor. Manuscript should also accompany a brief resume of the authors on a separate sheet. 3. The first page of the article should consist of the title of the paper, name(s) of the author(s) with affiliation details, and abstract of the paper not exceeding 150 words. Second page should start with the title of the paper again, followed by the text. 4. Footnotes and references should be in sequential order and given at the end of the paper. 5. The journal will follow the following style for the footnotes: - In the case of a book : Machiraju, H. R. (2005). Indian Financial System. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.” - In the case of a journal article : Mustafa, M. (2000). Car Parking Managerial Perspectives: A case study of Delhi. Indian Journal of Transport Management, 24(11), 741 - 745.” - Chapter in a Book : Rendel, M. (1986). How many women academic 1912 -1977? In R. Deem ( ed.) Schooling for women’s Work London: Routledge. - Journal titles must be given in full and that the author’s first name or initials may be used. Proper care in the presentation of references would be highly appreciated. 6. Quotations must have page number with the appropriate reference in the footnote. It is the authors responsibility to obtain written permission to quote material which have already appeared. 7. Tables, diagrams, etc. should be numbered consecutively and titled. 8. All manuscripts will be peer reviewed or double-blind refereed. The decision of the editorial committee and Chief Editor will be final. With best regards, Dr. Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Rajasthan Jodhpur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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