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Article Request
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 08 Jul '11

08 Jul '11

Dear All, I will be thankful if this article is supplied. *Site-specific Recombination in Human Embryonic Stem Cells Induced by Cell-permeant Cre Recombinase Authors : Lars Nolden ; Frank Edenhofer; Simone Haupt; Philipp Koch; F Thomas Wunderlich; Henrike Siemen; Oliver Brüstle Nature Methods, Vol. 3, No. 6, 2006, Pg 461-467.* ** ** *RAKESH SINGH BISEN LIBRARY OFFICER* *CSIR-IIIM* *Canal Road* *JAMMU-180 001* *9469210220* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats Dr. (Mrs) Shalini R. Lihitkar
by Ajay Kamble 07 Jul '11

07 Jul '11

*Dr. (Mrs) Shalini R. Lihitkar to present paper in International Conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia* Dr. (Mrs) Shalini R. Lihitkar, Head, Department of Library & Information Science, RTMNU, Nagpur has been invited to present a paper at International Conference on “E-Learning and Knowledge Management Technology” organized by Open Learning Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between July 8-9th , 2011. Dr. Shalini Lihitkar’s three papers have been selected for presentation and publications. Dr. Shalini Lihitkar will present her research paper entitled “Design and Development of a National Content Management System for LIS Teachers and Teaching Institutions in India: A Prototype Design”. Apart from this, Dr. Lihitkar’s research paper on “Digital Libraries” and “E-Learning” with joint authorship with Dr. Anil Chikate and Mrs. Shardha Anil Naidu, have also been accepted for presentation. She has been in LIS profession since 2002, Gold Medallist from Nagpur University. 10 years Post Graduate teaching experience and guiding for UGC-NET/SET, P.O and other competitive examinations. Published more than 85 Research Papers at International and National Journals and Conferences. She has Completed Information Literacy Project with UNESCO and SALIS, as a member. Principal Investigator of UGC Research Project. She has organized 2 workshops for the benefit LIS professional and students, 1 Refresher course and 6 Edited Conference proceedings. She is also associated with various committees and associations at university and National Level. Dr. Shalini Lihitkar has thanked Dr. Vilas Sapkal, Hon. Vice Chancellor and Dr. Maheshkumar Yenki, Registrar RTMNU, Nagpur and her parents for their support and encouragement. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Handling Overdue books - Corporate/Industry Library.
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D) 07 Jul '11

07 Jul '11

Dear Sir/Madam, Currently we issue books/CD to our users for 15 days period & send 3 reminders for overdue books. If overdue book is not returned after three reminders then we initiate recovery of lost book process, wherein amount equal to the price of the book is recovered. I feel the current practice is ineffective and overhead, hence seek ideas from LIS community & also request you to share the best practices & lessons learned in this area. Regards Emmanuel Knowledge Centre & Information Services, RBEI, Bangalore Contact: 080 66571497 / 9886677094 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy for the post of Lib.Asst.
by D.V. Patwardhan 06 Jul '11

06 Jul '11

The Moderator, LIS-FORUM Sir, Please include following announcement in the next issue of LIS-Forum: A post of “Library Assistant” has fallen vacant in our college Library. Qualification: Any Degree or Diploma in Library Science with basic computer skills (MS-OFFICE). Probation period: One year. A sum of Rs.5,000.00 per month will be given during probation period of one year and regular scale will be fixed afterwards. Interested candidates may please send their resumes to: The Principal Global Academy of Technology Near Ideal Homes Township Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore-560098 Resumes can also be e-mailed to the undersigned. with regards, D.V.Patwardhan Sr.Librarian Global Academy of Technology Near Ideal Homes Township Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore-560098 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PGDLAN Admission
by priyamwada joshi 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Dear Professionals, 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 August 2011. Therefore, please send your applications before *15th July 2011*. Only a few places are left to be filled in. 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 Prof. N. S. Barse at 99690 51287 for any additional information. With regards. PPJoshi Assistant Professor Department of library and Information Science Joshi/Bedekar College Thane(W) Maharashtra ppjoshi66(a)gmail.com Mobile No: 9224128510 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Perspectives of LIS Research in India towards 2020 and National Workshop on Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques for LIS Services (9-11 August 2011)
by GIPE Library 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Dear All I am pleased to announce the "National Seminar on Perspectives of LIS Research in India towards 2020" and "National Workshop on Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques for LIS Services" from 9 to 11 August 2011. The event is organised by Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune at GIPE Campus. About the Seminar LIS Research in India has been actively pursued for last several decades and a large number of research results are reported in national and international publications. During the recent past, Indian LIS Profession has a good impact on the LIS research. But at the same time, it is observed that LIS research from India is mostly limiting itself to data driven by use and user studies while there is also some amount of original research in other areas. It is therefore felt that there is a need to get right directions on future research activities for the Indian LIS professionals. On the occasion of the Birth anniversary of Prof. S R Ranganathan, GIPE's one day seminar is planned to address these issues. Eminent personalities will guide the seminar participants to identify and pursue new emerging research theories and techniques. The experts will share their experiences, their expectations from the researchers and provide new thoughtful insights for the future LIS 2020. Speakers: Prof C R Karisiddappa. Former Head, Dept. of LIS, Karnatak University, Dharwad Prof Harsha Parekh. Former Head, Dept. of LIS, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai Prof Rajas Parchure. Offg. Director, Gokhale Inst of Politics and Economics, Pune Prof A R D Prasad. Professor and Head, DRTC, Bangalore Prof Neela Deshpande. Librarian and Head, Dept of LIS, University of Pune, Pune Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath. University Librarian, TISS, Mumbai Dr G K Manjunath. Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai Dr N Koteswara Rao. University Librarian, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Dr Devika Madalli. Associate Professor, DRTC, Bangalore Target Audience for the Seminar The target audience for the seminar is anyone working in the field of library and information science, like Librarian, Teacher, and or Student of the Library and Information Science. Number of seats for the seminar is limited to 200 only, i.e. on first come first served basis. Registration Fees for one day Seminar on 9 August 2011 is Rs. 250/- only. Registration Fee includes the working lunch and Tea. About the Workshop Library and Information professionals have been creating digital libraries or institutional repositories for providing better access to digital contents. LIS professionals are making use of open source tools for effective management of digital contents. It is expected now to provide new value added services along with digital library services. Web 2.0 tools provide help for the librarians to start new services to its end users. This two days workshop is planned in such a way that the participants will learn the backend technologies in making effective use of Web 2.0 tools. The topics mainly will cover Ajax, Social Networks, Mash-ups, Wikis, XML, XSLT, Semantic Technologies, etc. Resource Persons for the workshop Prof ARD Prasasd, Professor and Head, DRTC, Bangalore Dr Devika Madalli, Associate Professor, DRTC, Bangalore Dr Sunita Barve, Librarian, NCRA (TIFR), Pune Dr Aditya Tripathi, Assistant Professor, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras Participation for the Workshop The workshop is open for all the library and information professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Corporate Librarians having no formal library education are also welcome. Number of participants for the workshop is limited to 25 only. The participants will be selected on first come first served basis. Registration Fees for the one day Seminar and Two Days workshop from 9 – 11 August 2011 - Rs. 2500/- only. Workshop Fees include Breakfast / Tea, working lunch, dinner and workshop material. Each participant will be given separate machine for hands on. Registration Fees either Rs. 250/ or Rs.2500/- to be paid by Cash or Demand Draft / Local Cheque drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics payable at Pune and must reach the workshop coordinator before 30 July 2011. Please note that the registration fees are not refundable. Accommodation for the participants of the workshop will be available on payment on first come first served basis. For further details please write to gipelibrary(a)gmail.com Certificates of participation will be issued to both Seminar and Workshop participants. Last Date for Registration: 30 July 2011. Registration form and the brochure can be downloaded from our website http://www.gipe.ac.in Organising Committee Members Dr Nanaji Shewale (Workshop Coordinator) Dr Prabhash Rath Mr M Murali Krishna Mr Vilas Jadhav Technical Support Mr. Pramod Joshi, Information Scientist Hospitality Committee Members Ms Manisha Shinde (0 9960613527) Ms Shilpa Kad (0 9763740109) Please note: Details of the titles of each speaker and the workshop schedule will be communicated by 10th July 2011. Registration Form for "National Seminar on Perspectives of LIS Research in India towards 2020" and "National Workshop on Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques for LIS Services" from 9 to 11 August 2011 Registration for : Seminar / Seminar and Workshop (Tick Appropriate) Participant’s Name :____________________________________________ Designation :____________________________________________ Name and Address of the Institution:_____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone : Office : ____________________________________________ : Residence : ____________________________________________ : Mobile : ____________________________________________ E-mail : ________________________________________________________ Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? Yes / No Payment mode : Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft Demand Draft / Cheque No: ____________________________________________ Name of the Bank: ____________________________________________________ Amount: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________________ Date Signature of the participant Registration form and the brochure can be downloaded from our website http://www.gipe.ac.in Please mail the filled in Registration forms before 30 July 2011 to Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in Thanks and Regards Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian GIPE - Pune -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2010 - corrections
by Arunachalam Hariharan 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Announcement of SALIS 2010 Awards Applications/nominations are invited for the following Awards for the year 2010. 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award 4. Best Young Librarian Award (National Level award) 5. Best Paper Award for LIS Students (for the Best paper contributed in forthcoming SALIS 2011 Conference) 6. Best Paprt Award for LIS Professionals (for the Best paper contributed in forthcoming SALIS 2011 Conference) Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 15.8.2011. All the details of the awards, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website or send email to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Please change the year of the award in the application form as 2010. Application/Nomination by E-mail will not be entertained. The award will be presented in person during the inaugural Session of SALIS 2011 National Conference on 14th October 2011 at National Engineering College, Kovilpatti. The filled-in application form along with the supported documents should be sent only by post to: The Convener SALIS Award Committee SALIS B2-Solai Apartment Mount-Poonamallee Road (opp.to.MGR Garden) Chennai - 600 089 cell: 09841601903 thanking you, SALIS Award Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop at KSIT, Bengalooru.
by vinay channavenkatesh 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Dear Moderator kindly publish this information. Dear Sir/Madam, This is to bring to your kind notice that AKELPA and K. S. Institute of Technology, Bengalooru, are jointly organizing Two day National Workshop on "Emerging Trends in E-resource Management and Mandatory Library Standards” on 15th and 16th July 2011. This workshop will enrich our professional knowledge & provide the first hand experience on the current trends in Library Practice & Mandatory standards & requirements to practicing LIS Professionals of Engineering & Management Institutes. Hence its a request to all the professionals of Engineering & Management colleges and all the AKELPA members to attend the same and make the event a grand success as we all did in our previous AKELPA events. We look forward for your participation on 15th and 16th July 2011. Please note that for AKELPA members Registration Fee is Rs.150=00 only. For further details, please visit www.ksit.ac.in or http://akelpa.webs.com/notice.htm -- *Vinay. C Sr. Gr. Librarian, SJB Institute of Technology, BGS Health & Education City, Uttarahalli Main Road, Kengeri, Bengalooru-560 060. Off. Phone: 080-28612445 / 46, * *Off. Fax: 080-28612651 Mob: +91-9886811828 Web: www.sjbit.edu.in* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SPL Prog - 1.to felicitate recent Ph.D awardees and Retired LIS professionals 2. for LIS researchers
by Arunachalam Hariharan 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

SALIS TIRUNELVELI CHAPTER CORDIALLY INVITES YOU ALL TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL PROGRAMME/FUNCTION TO FELICITATE AND HONOUR THE RECENT Ph.D AWA RDES IN LIS AND ALSO THE RETIRED LIS PROFESS IONA LS CUM SPE CIA L PROGRAMME FOR LIS RESEARCHERS AT COURTALLAM ON 24th July 2011 (Sunday) Venue: Rotary Hall, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam Dr.Rajeswari, Principal, Sri Parasakthi College, Courtallam and Rtn. Er. Ramakrishnan, President, Rotary Club of Courtallam are the special invitees and they will offer felicitations. A special lecture is arranged on ‘Application of Statistical Tools in Social Science Research” by Dr. V. Perumal,, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi. Awards/Mementoes to the new Doctorates in LIS/ recent retired LIS Professionals Distribution of SALIS Life Member Certificates Reorganisation of Tirunelveli Chapter All are cordially invited to attend the SALIS function and enjoy the Courtallam season . Important announcements The members those who are willing to attend the function please inform your confirmation earlier through mail to the organizers. The members who have been awarded the Ph.Ds and not received mementoes from SALIS are requested to mail their brief bio-data consists of NAME, DESIGNATION, INSTITUTION IN WHICH WORKING, TITLE OF THESIS, NAME OF THE UNIVERSITY AWARDED THE Ph.D DEGREE, DATE OF DEGREE AWARDED, NAME OF THE GUIDE etc. Detailed programme will be announced soon. Since the Season will be in peak in July, kindly confirm your participation at the earliest for making further arrangement. Those are willing to participate are requested to confirm your participation to the following persons through mail/cell. Mr. A. Esakki e-mail: esakki_svo(a)yahoo.co.in; Cell: 99942 23847 salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Dr. S. Surianarayanan e-mail: ssurianarayanan(a)gmail.com; surianarayanan(a)yahoo.co.in; surya1955(a)bsnl.in; Cell 94430-81086 Dr. S. Surianarayanan President -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening of Library Trainee positions at the Resource Centre, DA-IICT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
by Suresh Balutagi 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Dear Colleagues, Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to recommend potential candidates. ---------------------------------- Subject: Opening of Library Trainee positions at the Resource Centre, DA-IICT Gandhinagar, Gujarat The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology (DA-IICT) at Gandhinagar http://www.daiict.ac.in/ is looking for young, enthusiastic, dynamic and fresh graduates with minimum First Class in Masters in Library and Information Science to work as 'Library Trainees' for its Resource Centre (Library). Duration of the Training is for a period of one year and selected trainees gets a fixed stipend of Rs.10,000/- per month with no other facilities/benefits, excepting casual leave. Accommodation in student’s hostel on the campus on payment basis will be provided, subject to availability. The Resource Centre http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/ has fully computerized in-house operations and services and provides access to wide variety of digital collection, catering to the needs of the Faculty, Staff and Students. Several new initiatives are being taken from time to time to make this library as one of the leading and resource libraries in the area of ICT in the country. It is a part of regional & national consortia and actively participates in the resource sharing activities. The Resource Centre is kept open till mid night on all working days during the semester and is open on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Selected trainees will require to work during these extended hours on rotation basis along with other staff members. Nature of Traineeship: Trainees will be provided with an opportunity to work in different sections of the Resource Centre and learn the modern library management techniques and web based services. The Resource Centre provides a highly professional working & learning environment. The selected candidates will have ample of opportunities to work and learn on emerging IT tools and technologies. Date for Written Test & Interview: 16th July, 2011 (Saturday) at 10.00am Venue for written test and Interview: DA-IICT Campus, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat Address for sending the application: Please send your application to hr(a)daiict.ac.in (Head, HR & Admin, DA-IICT, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat Tel: 079-30510551, 30510591) The interested candidates who meet the above mentioned basic requirements may send in their application with CV at the above address and directly come for the written test and interview on 16th July, 2011 (Saturday). Candidates are requested to bring with them the documents in support of date of birth and qualifications, and experiences, if any. ---------------------------- Thanks & Regards Dr. T S Kumbar Librarian Resource Centre DA-IICT Gandhinagar 382 007 Tel: 079-30510550 Email: ts_kumbar@daiict.ac.in------------------------------------------------------------------- Suresh Balutagi Resource CentreDA-IICT, Gandhinagar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Guidance please
by veeresh hiremath 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Dear professionals, We plan to migrate from our inhouse software which is in VB and SQL to e-granthalaya(e-g) for automating our library activities. The modules appear to be good in e-g. I herewith invite suggestions and guidance from my professional colleagues for the same from all of you who are already using the same for your library activities. Regards Veeresh C. Hiremath -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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J-Gate Newsletter - July Issue
by Sumitha 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Dear All We have pleasure in inviting you to click the below link to access the 3rd Volume (Issue 7) of J-Gate Newsletter. http://www.informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.htm Awaiting your valuable feedback & suggestion. Thanking You, Sumitha Mani Informatics (India) Limited Phone: +91 - 80 - 40387777 sumitha(a)informindia.co.in <http://in.mc1374.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=sumitha@informindia.co.in> www.informindia.co.in <http://www.informindia.co.in/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Deputy Librarian @ SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT
by Mailing List Admin 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2011 12:34:33 +0530 (IST) From: Rajan Kumar <rajankumarlibsc(a)yahoo.in> Dear Sir, � Please post this message in your forum. � Applications in the prescribed format are invited from the qualified hands for regular appointment to the Post of Deputy Librarian in SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT � for more details click the link given below � http://www.ssus.ac.in/images/tender/dl.pdf

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Recruitment of Project Assistant
by shikha＠isical.ac.in 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this message in the LIS-Forum. A Walk-in-interview will be held on 13 July, 2011 at 11.30 a.m.in Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata for recruitment of 1(one)purely temporary Project Assistant to work full time in the internally funded project entitled Reclassification of books under Sociology in the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division of the Institute. Qualification : Essential: A consistently good academic record with Masters degree in Library & Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Familiarity with LibSys. Pay : Rs.11,700/- per month (Rs.9,000/- plus HRA as per ISI rules) Tenure of appointment : The appointment will be offered up to 31 March 2012. Age : Should not exceed 35 years as on 01 July 2011 with usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically Handicapped and Extraordinary candidates. Candidates appearing for the interview are required to bring with them an application with full resume addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute along with all original and attested copies of relevant documents/testimonials. Candidates are also requested to send one copy resume to shikha(a)isical.ac.in in advance of the interview. They will have to report at the Office of the Library, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B.T.Road, Kolkata 700108 on the day of interview half an hour before the time mentioned above. Shikha Bhowmik Indian Statistical Institute,Kolkata This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Peter Suber on OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Friends: Richard Poynder has recently interviewed Prof. Peter Suber. And Prof. Stevan Harnad has commented on it. Subbiah Arunachalam ******** Peter Suber: Leader of a Leaderless Revolution The July/August issue of Information Today has published an interview I did recently with Peter Suber, the de facto leader of the Open Access (OA) movement. The interview is available onlinehere. Below are a few quotes taken from the interview. On why OA is necessary: “Authors need OA to reach all the readers who could build on their work, apply it, extend it, cite it, or make use of it. Readers need OA to find and retrieve everything they need to read and to allow their software prosthetics to process everything they need to process. “OA doesn’t merely share knowledge. It accelerates research by helping authors and readers find one another. It’s compatible with intermediaries but not with intermediaries who erect access barriers to keep authors and readers apart. “Basically we need it to solve a serious access problem hindering researchers both as authors and as readers. But we also need it to seize beautiful opportunities offered by the internet, especially the opportunity to distribute perfect copies of arbitrary files to a worldwide audience at zero marginal cost.” On the current situation with regard to Green OA: “To me, there’s no single finish line for OA. But we’re rapidly approaching the point where green OA is the default for new research articles, even if it coexists with TA [toll access, or subscription access] from conventional journals. Green OA is already the default for physics worldwide, and for medicine in North America, for different reasons. “The pace of progress varies from field to field and country to country, but the direction of progress is the same everywhere. The curve is up everywhere. And the reason is the same nearly everywhere, namely, the rise of strong green OA policies at funding agencies and universities. Some policies are weak and have little effect, but the spread of strong policies is definitely enlarging the worldwide volume of OA research.” On the current situation with regard to Gold OA: “We’re making progress here as well. The number of peer-reviewed OA journals is growing fast, both among new journals and established journals converting from TA to OA. There are more OA journals making profits or surpluses. There are more OA journals earning reputations for high quality, high impact, and high prestige. “There are more experiments with different business models for OA journals in different niches and more recognition that there are many different business models to experiment with. There are more universities and funding agencies willing to pay publication fees at fee-based OA journals—and significantly, these numbers are growing even in a deep recession. “There’s more recognition that supporting OA journals is an investment in a superior way to support research, researchers, research institutions, and peer review. More OA journals are documenting that their conversion to OA increased their submissions and citation impact. “The growing number of conversions from TA to OA suggests to me that small and medium-sized publishers are starting to see OA less as a threat and more as a survival strategy. The big deals are soaking up library budgets, library budgets are flat or declining, and journals excluded from the big deals have little future under the subscription model. “In fact, I see a growing recognition that the subscription model itself is unsustainable in a world in which the volume of published knowledge grows rapidly, and subscription prices grow faster than library budgets and inflation. “I see more funding agencies and governments—not just libraries and universities coming to the conclusion that price barriers to this critically useful literature create harmful access gaps and undermine the public investment in research and peer review. These institutions have long been committed to green OA, but they’re increasing their commitment to gold OA as well.” Suber’s message to publishers holding out against OA, especially those lobbying against self-archiving mandates: “I’d argue that they should accept the legitimacy of mandating OA for publicly funded research and focus their objections on the length of the permissible embargo. If they don’t, they’re putting their private interest ahead of the public interest and demanding that public agencies do the same. “If they don’t object to green OA mandates for publicly funded research and merely resist the idea of converting to gold OA themselves, then I have no objection. But I’d urge them to allow author-initiated green OA. I’d urge them to study the gold OA publishers who are paying their bills and making profits and study the real sustainability of the subscription business model in a world of rapidly growing research and flat or shrinking library budgets. But the choice is theirs, and I’ve never wanted government policy to go beyond regulating grantees to regulating publishers. “For me, the pitch to subscription-based publishers is fourfold. First, permit green OA. Second, study gold OA. Third, don’t stand in the way as public agencies act in the public interest. Fourth, don’t stand in the way as researchers and research institutions act in the interests of research.” On whether the PLoS ONE peer review model will become the dominant one for scholarly journals: “PLoS ONE is a significant model for a peer-reviewed journal, even against the background of other peer-reviewed OA journals. The rapid growth of PLoS ONE imitators is a significant development in journal publishing overall, especially in light of the fact that some of the publishers with PLoS ONE clones were formerly harsh critics of the PLoS ONE model. “In any science where there is some professional consensus on methodology, it makes sense to separate methodological soundness from significance and to focus prepublication review on soundness. To try to cover significance as well as soundness increases the time and cost of peer review and introduces a subjective element into editorial judgment. “Significance is better judged by the entire community in open discussion after publication than by a few referees in private before publication. The stakes are higher than they might appear, since the longer prepublication review takes, the longer we must wait for the peer-reviewed article to become OA. “The model will spread because it’s less expensive than traditional peer review. It may even have originated because it’s less expensive than traditional peer review. I appreciate the need to save money, especially at OA journals. But my own view is that the cost reduction is a weaker argument in its favor than its speed and focus on questions amenable to scientific judgment. “As with any kind of peer review, it can be done badly. But I don’t worry that it means the end of rigor. We can judge methodological soundness with more rigor than we can judge significance, at least in those fields where there is professional consensus on method. The idea that postponing judgments of significance will reduce rigor is nuts. Where we find lapses of rigor, therefore, we can’t attribute them to the model itself but only to its implementation. “I agree with Stuart Shieber that the PLoS ONE model is bringing some high-prestige publishers to the world of gold OA, which will increase the number of high-prestige OA titles. I also agree that the number of new PLoS ONE clones will increase competition for authors, which will tend to improve terms, for example, with lower publication fees and less restrictive licenses. “I also agree with Phil Davis that if PLoS continues to grant fee waivers no-questions-asked, and if the new PLoS ONE clones don’t, then PLoS could see a steady rise in the number of indigent authors, subtracting any savings it might currently realize from the model. I don’t see a good solution to this problem, except to make the case that all fee-based OA journals, including the new clones, should offer fee waivers in cases of economic hardship. But I don’t expect that argument to carry much weight with publishers who want to maximize profits and minimize the financial stability of a rival.” On whether OA will prove to be a cheaper way of publishing scholarly papers than the traditional subscription model: “There are good reasons to think that OA publishing costs less, and will continue to cost less, than TA publishing at the same level of quality. There are several studies suggesting this. “However, there are also those who dispute the conclusion, generally without evidence or with misleading evidence, such as the experience of behemoth publishers with legacy overhead from the age of print and subscriptions. I’m happy to leave it an empirical question and wait for more decisive data to emerge. But my hypothesis based on present evidence is that OA publishing will cost less.” There is much more in the 9,000-word interview, which is available in full here. Labels: Gold OA, Green OA, Mandates, Open Access, Peter Suber POSTED BY RICHARD POYNDER AT 15:20 1 COMMENTS: Stevan Harnad said... EMBARGOES, PEER REVIEW AND POT LUCK Congratulations to Richard Poynder for another timely, incisive and insightful OA interview. And heartfelt admiration and gratitude to the undisputed leader of the leaderless OA revolution, Peter Suber! …Which doesn't prevent me from mentioning two minor strategic matters! (1) It is a good idea to recommend that non-Green publishers channel any opposition or apprehension they may have concerning OA or Green OA self-archiving mandates into embargoing Green OA self-archiving instead of lobbying against Green OA self-archiving mandates, as Peter recommends. But I don't think it's a good idea to encourage Green OA publishers like Springer (or Elsevier, or APS or any of the other 60% of publishers who are already Green on immediate, unembargoed Green OA self-archiving) to backslide into embargoes rather than lobby against Green OA self-archiving mandates! Let those publishers who wish to lobby against Green OA self-archiving mandates do so, if they wish. The benefits -- to research, researchers, their institutions, their funders, the R&D industry, students, and the tax-paying public -- are so overwhelming that lobbying against Green OA mandates is extremely unlikely to be successful, especially regarding institutional mandates. For whereas not all research is funded, virtually all of it, funded and unfunded, originates from universities and research institutions. Anti-mandate lobbying has had some success in delaying the adoption of Green OA self-archiving mandates at the government funder level, but it has no leverage at the institutional level. (2) The broad-spectrum, low-selectivity pass/fail mega-journalcertainly has a potential niche today (whether OA or non-OA), but not only is that not the only way, the best way, or the most economical way for researchers to provide OA for their articles (Green OA self-archiving is), but it does not provide the level ofquality control that the users of the top journals in each field need and depend on: Deferring that for "postpublication" peer review is not only the equivalent of embargoing it (and with a much less certain outcome), but it deprives authors of the level of immediate scrutiny and feedback that they expect and need from today's top journals, while also depriving users of the immediate indicators of a paper's quality level. The immediate purpose of OA is to free the entire hierarchy of peer reviewed journals, such as they are, from access-barriers for all potential users: the purpose is not to flatten the peer review quality hierarchy and wait for pot-luck thereafter! Stevan Harnad EnablingOpenScholarship JULY 01, 2011 7:25 PM POST A COMMENT -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requesting School Library collection list
by prathima ramesh 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Dear professionals, I am a Public ( CBSE) School librarian and our school will be starting 11th and 12th (pre- University) classes next year. I have to purchase books in the field of Science and Commerce. So I request the librarians in the same stream to send me list of books with other bibliographic details of their library collection in the above fields so that it will be helpful for me to do my collection development. Thanks and Regards Prathima Ramesh Librarian Prodigy Public School, Pune e- mail: prathiramlis(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Assistant Librarian job at Central University of Karnataka
by Veeru 04 Jul '11

04 Jul '11

Dear Professionals, *Central University of Karnataka (CUK) 2nd Floor, Karya Soaudha, Gulbarga University Campus, Gulbarga - 585106 * *ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN-01* Pay Band : ` 15600-39100 (Academic Grade Pay ` 6,000/-) Minimum Qualifications: i. Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently Good Academic Record with knowledge of computerization of Library. ii. Qualifying in the National Level Test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. iii. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph.D. degree in accordance with the “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of University Assistant Director of Physical Education / College Director of Physical Education & Sports. Age limit for direct recruits: 35 years *For more details vistit website:* * http://www.cuk.ac.in/Notification%20July-2011/Genl.%20Info.%20Non-Teaching.… * * http://www.cuk.ac.in/Emp.html* -- *with regards Virupaksh BH National Library of India Kolkata. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats! Dr. Chaitali Dutta, DLIS, Jadavpur University for becoming President, WBBSE
by Puna Das 02 Jul '11

02 Jul '11

Dear My Professional Colleagues I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Chaitali Dutta of Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University is becoming the next President of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). This is a matter of pride to all LIS Professionals in India. Hearty Congratulations to Dr. Chaitali Dutta, DLIS, Jadavpur University for becoming President, WBBSE!!! With Best Regards Anup ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kerala Govt Order on WRITING-OFF LOST BOOKS IN LIBRARIES
by tkmit library 02 Jul '11

02 Jul '11

Dear All Kerala govt has issued an order on WRITING-OFF LOST BOOKS IN GOVT INSTITUTE LIBRARIES some times back. If any one has the order kindly mail me. Its very urgent. Regards Research Librarian TKMIT -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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25, 000 e-journals, one database, one gateway for access
by Soji Mathew 02 Jul '11

02 Jul '11

J-Gate has a set a global record and continues to maintain this record as the single largest gateway for access journal literature from 25,000+ e-Journals in English language. The 25,000th title - BMIF Journal (Mathematics, Informatics, Physics Series - Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti) - was added last month. This is a peer-reviewed journal published from Romania since 60 years, by the PG University Ploiesti Publishing House. The publisher has now made available six year's content (2006 onwards) of the journal for open access. The current total of J-Gate journal listing is 25,150 journals and 223 lakhs articles covering all disciplines. J-Gate is updated daily. Informatics takes pride in the fact that it has developed the world's largest e-Journal database. J-Gate is available in seven subsets and in customizable version for any library or group of libraries. For more information about J-Gate, please contact: Ms. Naveena H Acharya Coordinator POI Email: naveena.acharya(a)informindia.co.in Phone: (080) 4038 7777 Extn: 1010 Regards, Soji Mathew -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two-Year Training Programme in Graduate Trainee(Library). Last Date:08.07.2011
by shashi jena 02 Jul '11

02 Jul '11

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS Advertisement No. IITM/R/3/2011 Dated 19.06.2011 INSTRUCTION TO THE CANDIDATES Number of Trainees: 8 (Reservations will apply as per rules) Educational qualification: PG degree in Library & Information Science (LIS) from any recognized University, with a minimum of 55% marks Eligibility Criteria: Upper age limit is 28 years for UR, 31 years for OBC and 33 years for SC/ST candidates as on last date for receipt of completed application i.e.08.07.2011. Candidates belonging to OBC (non-creamy layer)/SC/ST submit relevant certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. Those do not submit the required certificate will be treated under General Category, subject to fulfillment of other conditions. Those who have appeared M.L.I.S examination and awaiting result can also apply. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of data processing is desirable. Method of selection: Short-listed candidates will be called for test-cum-interview. SC/ST outstation candidates who appear for test are eligible for second class railway fare or actual bus fare to and from Chennai by shortest route as per rules. The Institute reserves the right to select or not to select the candidates for training programme advertised and mere fulfillment of qualifications laid down does not entitle a candidate to be called for test. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Stipend: The selected candidates are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs.8000/- p.m. (consolidated) for two years. No accommodation or any other facilities are admissible during the training programme. On-Job-training: Training will be imparted on batch system between 0800 hrs and 2400 hrs. They should be prepared to do the physical work of shifting of books and maintenance of book stacks etc. Method of submission of application: The candidate must submit the duly filled in application in the standard proforma (up loaded in www.iitm.ac.in under the link “Notices-Training and Continuing Education Programme” along with a crossed demand draft to the value of Rs.100/- drawn in favour of “IIT Madras” (no fee for SC/ST/PD candidates) as application fee. The application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. The last date for receipt of completed application is 08.07.2011. Completed application form along with photocopies of Educational Certificates from SSLC onwards, Community Certificate (in the case of SC/ST/OBC) and crossed demand draft to the value of Rs.100/- should be sent to the Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600 036 indicating on top of the envelop “Application for Two-year Graduate Training Programme”. Applications should be sent by speed post. Hand delivery or delivery by courier/ordinary post should be avoided. Incomplete applications/applications not submitted in the prescribed form/applications received through email/applications received after the due date and those not accompanied by copies of certificates for proof of age, educational qualification and experience, if any will be summarily rejected. Registrar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Available: Books for donation
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Dear Friends A friend of mine has a collection of nearly 250 books dealing with Korean Language & literature, Learning and teaching the language, Korean Studies etc. These books are in Hyderabad and the owner, retired senior citizen, is interested in donating them. Anyone interested? Please write to me. Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278.My blog: http://vyasa-kaaranam-ketkadey.blogspot.com/ Thanks for everyone who took any pains to create awareness about Elder Abuse! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS 2011 - National Conference - Announcement - NEC & SALIS
by Arunachalam Hariharan 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

SALIS 2011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE on NETWORKING OF LIBRARIES, RESOURCES, TECHNOLOGIES AND USERS IN THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY October 13, 2011 : Pre-Conference Tutorial October 14-15, 2011 : Main Conference Organized by Central Library NATIONAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE Kovilpatti – 628 503 Jointly with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Venue: NATIONAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE (An Autonomous Institution) K.R.Nagar, Kovilpatti – 628 503. Thoothukudi DT, Tamil Nadu. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE AND OBJECTIVES Networking of Libraries, Resources, Technologies and Users in the Knowledge Society Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes worldwide in the recent past due to various factors such as globalization of education, ICT revolution, information explosion, escalation of cost, etc. The expectations of the present day users from the library and LIS professionals are changing enormously. Knowledge resources are being made available in many formats, media and standards. LIS professionals need to acquire many skills to know about various knowledge resources and also to acquire, organize, store, retrieve, and disseminate the resources using various modern IT tools and techniques. It is impossible for any library to acquire all the published documents, technologies and expertise due to various constraints to provide access to the users. Networking of libraries, institutions and resources are paramount important in the knowledge era to share not only the resources but also expertise, experience and best practices among institutions and professionals. OBJECTIVES The objective of the National Conference is to provide a platform to the professionals to explore, discuss, debate and share ideas and knowledge in the following areas of the conference themes among professionals To network the Libraries for resource sharing To empower the users in the knowledge society To sensitize the Librarians to deliver the user-oriented services in the knowledge society To connect the right users to the right resources To know more about the knowledge resources, technologies, tools and techniques for sharing the resources To discuss, debate and exchange the knowledge and ideas towards redefining the Library and Library services in the knowledge society A platform for the practicing Librarians to know about the users' expectations and requirements in the knowledge society ABOUT THE THEMES Papers are invited for presentation in the following sub-themes conformance with the main theme. Original case studies and reports on best practices will be appreciated. The given sub-themes are only indicative and not exhaustive. 1.Users' expectations, requirements, studies and behaviour in the Knowledge Society 2.Knowledge Resources and collection building and organisation 3.Connecting the right users to the right resources 4.Knowledge Resource sharing among Libraries: e-resources, models, consortia, cost- benefit, limitations, key players, etc 5.Digital Libraries: standards, software, initiatives, Knowledge / Institutional Repositories/Archives, case studies, preservation 6.Open Access Initiatives (OAI) - Open Source tools and technologies for sharing knowledge and dissemination 7.Technology implementation for networking institutions, resources and users – standards, Internet, web tools, etc.. 8.Marketing and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 9.IPR and Copyright issues in sharing knowledge resources 10.Information Literacy, LIS Education and Human Resource Management INVITED PAPERS Each session will focus on a specific emerging topic with special keynote address by subject experts from various reputed institutions across the country. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Authors are requested to submit two hard copies of full papers and a soft copy on CD as per the specifications: format: MS-WORD, font: Times New Roman, size: 12, space: 1.5 Line, paper size: A4, column: single, reference style: APA style, keyword: 2-5 words, abstract: 100 - 200 words, full paper length: 3 to 8 pages in camera-ready form along with the Registration Fee. Charts, graphs, photographs if absolutely essential only any be inserted at the proper place in the paper. Maximum of three authors only can contribute a paper. An author can send maximum two papers only. Papers will be accepted only if it is prepared as per the conference specifications and with registration fee. A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented / published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. Last date for submission of Papers : 13.09.2011 Last date for Registration : 07.10.2011 PRE - CONFERENCE TUTORIAL Topic : Social Networking Tools Date : 13th October 2011 PANEL DISCUSSION Topic : Next Generation users' expectations Date : 15th October 2011 at 04.00 p.m. REGISTRATION FEES Programme Individual Deputed Conference & Tutorial Rs. 1000.00 Rs. 2000.00 Conference Rs. 800.00 Rs. 1500.00 Tutorial Rs. 600.00 Rs. 800.00 25% concession will be given to regular students in the registration fee. Non-member has to pay Rs. 100/- extra. The Registration fees may be paid through D.D. in favour of The Principal, National Engineering College payable at K.R.Nagar,Kovilpatti and addressed to the Organizing Secretary. Best paper Awards: Best paper awards for the students and working professionals will be given separately for the best paper published and presented in the conference. Good quality papers presented in the conference maybe considered for publication in SALIS Journals. Conference website: All the announcements about the conference will be made available in the conference website only @ www.nec.edu.in and also at: http://autolib-india.net/salis Participants are requested to visit the conference site regularly to know about the progress of the conference. NATIONAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE (NEC) National Engineering College was established in the year 1984 by a renowned philanthropist Kalvithanthai Thiru. K. Ramasamy, and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli. The college is accredited by NBA, New Delhi. NEC offers six undergraduate and seven postgraduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Research and Doctoral programme in various departments. It has the state-of-the-art laboratories, a well-stocked Library and the best computing facilities besides well qualified and experienced faculty. Since its inception NEC has achieved national standing in terms of academic performance, co-curricular and extra curricular activities and also in its growth and commitment to social service. The standard of excellence of our teaching is reflected in the success of our students in industry both in India and abroad. CENTRAL LIBRARY Central Library is the Learning Resource Centre which acts as the knowledge hub for the academic activities of our institution with a mission to provide knowledge gateway to the user community with the state of the art technologies. A fully air-conditioned modern Library building is housed in an area of around 29585.68 sq.ft. An e - Library is equipped with the 2 mbps broad band Internet, 20 mbps leased Line connectivity and 2 mbps wireless (RF) connectivity for the users. All the library services have been automated on modern line. Library is enabled with wi-fi technology and security systems with Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV). SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (SALIS) SALIS is a registered professional body, which actively involves in the development of all spheres of Library and Information Science by organizing various programmes such as seminar, lectures, training programs, conferences, etc., on emerging areas. It has many chapters across the country to provide services in the respective regions. One of the objectives of SALIS is to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality based services. SALIS publishes journals, books, newsletter to disseminate latest information to the professionals. SALIS instituted many awards to encourage the LIS professionals. ABOUT KOVILPATTI National Engineering College is located on the Kovilpatti – Tirunelveli National Highway (NH7), 4 km south of Kovilpatti - a town well connected by road and rail. The airport at Madurai is 90 km from NEC. Kovilpatti is surrounded by a lot of entertainments, historical and spiritual places such as Courtallam Falls, Nellai Gandhiamman temple, Tiruchendur Murugan temple, Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple, Pathmanathapuram Palace, Rameswaram, and Vivekananda Rock at Kanyakumari. Chief Patron Kalvithanthai. Thiru. K. Ramasamy, Chairman, NEC Patron Thiru.K.R. Arunachalam, Member, Managing Committee, NEC Co-Patrons Dr. Kn. K.S.K. Chockalingam, Director, NEC Dr. P. Subburaj, Principal, NEC Convener Dr. S. Tamil Selvi, Officer in Library, Professor / ECE, NEC Organizing Secretary Mr. K. Karunai Raghavan, Librarian, NEC Conference Director Dr. S. Surianarayanan, President, SALIS National Advisory Committee Dr. S. Ally Sornam, Head, Asso.Prof., PG&RDLIS, Bishop Heber College, Trichy Dr. K. Chinnasamy, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Dr. J. Dominic, Karunya University, Coimbatore Dr. S. Elavazhagan, Head, LIS, Goethe-Institute, Chennai Dr. A. Ganesan, Head, AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, Thanjavur Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras, Chennai Dr. Jesudas Manalan, Librarian, Bishop Heber College, Trichy Dr. G. Krishnamoorthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai Dr. J. P. S. Kumaravel, Dy. Librarian, MK University, Madurai Mrs. Lata Suresh, Manager, Information Division, IIHM & R, Jaipur Dr. A. Manoharan, Asso.Prof., PG&RDLIS, Bishop Heber College, Trichy Dr. A. L. Moorthy, Director, DESIDOC, Delhi Mr. M. Muniasamy, P.S.Yadav Engineering College, Madurai Dr. S. Muralidhar, Scientist ‘F’, CVRDE, Chennai Dr. M. Nagarajan, Head, DLIS, Annamalai University, Chidambaram Mr. S. Parisutharaj, National Institute of Technology, Trichy Prof. C. Puthiyasekar, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti Dr. Sanjay Kataria, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Noida Mr. R. K. Shukla, Delhi Technical University, Delhi Dr. S. Srinivasa Ragavan,Head,DLIS, Bharathidasan University, Trichy Dr. M. Suriya, Prof. and Librarian, Annamalai University, Chidambaram Dr. A. Thirumagal, Librarian, M.S. University, Tirunelveli Dr. A. Thirunavukarasu, Librarian, Alagappa University, Karaikudi Organising Committee Members Dr. R. Balasubramani, Bharathidasan University, Trichy Mr. A. Esakki, District Library Office, Tirunelveli Mr. B. Jeyaprakash, Bharathidasan University, Trichy Mrs. S. Kamatchi, Anna Centenary Library, Chennai Mr. V. Krishnamurthy, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Dr .A. Lawrence Mary, T.D.M.N.S College, T.Kallikulam Mr. M. Mandhirasalam, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore Dr. Martin Arockiasamy, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai Mr. N. Murugesan, Angel College of Engg. & Tech., Tirupur Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Crescent University, Chennai Mrs. V. Sakthi Regha, MSSW, Chennai Mr. A. Sankaran, The Hindu, Chennai Mr. G.G. Sivakumar, Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai Mr. S. Swaminathan, SRMV College of Education, Coimbatore Mr. A. M. Venkatachalam, Chettinad College of Engg. & Tech., Karur Local Organising Committee Members Mr. R. Muthuraj, Asst. Librarian,NEC Mr. S. Natarajan, Assistant Librarian,NEC Ms. S. Saraswathi, Assistant Librarian,NEC Mr. K. Kamalanathan, Assistant Librarian,NEC Mr. D. Seenivasan, Library Assistant,NEC Mr. S. Nellaiappan, Library Assistant,NEC Mr. S. Rajagopal, Library Assistant,NEC Registration Form Name Mrs./Ms./Mr./Dr. : …………………………………………. Designation : …………………………………………. Institution : …………………………………………. Address : ………………………………………….. ………………………………………….. ………………………………………….. Telephone : ………………………………………….. E – mail : ………………………………………….. Are you attending :  Tutorial & Conference  Tutorial  Conference Are you a SALIS member :  Yes / No  Are you presenting a paper :  Yes / No  Whether accommodation is required:  Yes / No  If Yes,  Hostel  Guest House  Hotel (Please indicate the accompanying person if any) Arrival details : …………………………………………. (Train No.,Date, Time etc..) Whether you have been deputed:  Yes / No  Payment Details : Amount Rs.…………………………….. Bank Draft No. / Cash : …………………………………………. I shall abide the rules and regulations of the conference. Signature of the participant FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS K.Karunai Raghavan Organizing Secretary & Librarian National Engineering College K.R.Nagar, Kovilpatti – 628 503, Thoothukudi Dt, Tamil Nadu necsalis2011(a)gmail.com, tnneclibrary(a)gmail.com Cell: 91765 76503, 94437 21864,97904 38230 Phone : 04632 – 248 990, 222 502, 230 277 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent Required: Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Dear Library Professionals, One of our student from Department of Agricultural, urgently needed below mentioned article for his research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if any one can send a soft copy of this article at an earliest. Article Name: Cold stogare experiment of potatos Author Name: Kulkarni, G.S. Souces Journals: Proceeding of Indian Science Congress, 1945, Vol. 29 Issues No. 3 Page No. 223-224 Hopeing the research co-operation. -- 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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Please arrange to post this message in our Professional Forum
by basavaraj kannappanavar 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

Dear Moderator Sorry for the cross posting. Please arrange to post this message in our Professional Forum Dear Sir/Madam, I am very happy to bring it to your kind notice that, Kuvem[pu University College Librarians Association, Shimoga in association with Karnataka State College Librarians association, Bangalore is going to organize two day “National Conference on Collection Management in Changing Context: Problems and Prospects” on 19th and 20th August 2011. This Seminar will enrich our professional knowledge & benefit for professional activities with respective libraries. Hence I request you all please attend the same and make the event a grand success. We look forward from your participation on 19th and 20th August 2011. · Paper Submission Date Extended to : 15th July 2011 ISBN Number (978-81-921937-0-0) Call for Papers: Programme committee solicits high quality research papers, case studies, technical updates, etc. related the theme and sub theme of the conference. Main theme: Collection Management in Changing Context: Problems and Prospects Sub-Themes: Information needs and expectations of the users Collection management and access management Content development and management Knowledge organization Information handling: tools and techniques Resource sharing, networking and consortia Human Resource Management Manpower Development and continuing education Electronic resources and services Copy Right Issues Change management Weeding out of books: policies and procedures Guidelines for submission of the paper: Papers, composed preferably in MS-Word or compatible format can be submitted through e-mail attachment file. The length of the paper should not be more than 5000 words. The references in the paper should be cited according to the guidelines based on the APA style manual. The paper should neither be published anywhere nor should have been kept under consideration for publication elsewhere. A passport size photograph(s) of author(s) is required to be submitted with the paper either in print or in digital format. The authors of the accepted papers need to be transfer the copyright to the conference organizers for publishing the paper into the conference proceedings. Submit only original research papers and win Best paper award: The papers will be accepted based on their originality and relevance to the topic of the conference. The accepted papers will be tested with the anti-plagiarism software and plagiared papers will be rejected and the details of their plagiarism will be posted on the LIS discussion forums. Best paper of the conference will be awarded with Rs.10, 000 prizes. Note: Paper accepted for presentation on the theme of the conference will be included in conference proceedings with ISBN Number (978-81-921937-0-0) only on receiving non- refundable registration fee. Send your soft copy of the paper to nccm2011(a)gmail.com Registration fees: For Delegates: · With Accommodation: Rs. 1500 · Without Accommodation: Rs. 1200 For Students: · With Accommodation: Rs. 1000 · Without Accommodation: Rs. 800 DD’s may be drawn in favour of Organizing Secretary, “NCCM2011”, payable at Shimogga and the same should be sent to the organizing Secretary before 15th July 2011. Important Dates: · Submission of Full Papers: 15th July 2011 Dr.B U Kannappanavar Selection Grade Librarian, Sahyadri College Library, B H Road, Shimoga-577203 Karnataka, India. Cell: +91 9480329897 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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