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XHTML Version of Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access with Live Links
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access: A Bibliography is now available as an XHTML website with live links to many included works. All versions of the bibliography are available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. OA XHTML: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/w/tsp.html OA PDF: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/transforming.pdf Low-Cost Paperback: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/transforming.htm This bibliography presents over 1,100 selected English-language scholarly works useful in understanding the open access movement's efforts to provide free access to and unfettered use of scholarly literature. The bibliography primarily includes books and published journal articles. (See the "Preface" for further details about scope and selection criteria). Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen): http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/tsp2.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ A Look Back at 21 Years as an Open Access Publisher http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/21/21years.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
by Salahudheen.E 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Applications are invited for the post of *Research Associate* (One Position) to work full time in the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India sponsored project entitled “Developing a Subject Information Gateway in Information Technology (SIGIT)” in the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh for the period of two years. Appointment will be initially for *one year *renewable depending upon the performance of the candidate. *Qualification:* · *Essential:* Doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent degree in Library & Information Science/Computer Science/Information Technology with knowledge of handling of computer hardware as well as software. · *Desirable:* Research Publications and PGDCA (non computer science post graduate candidates) with working experience in developing website/portals/Gateways etc. *Salary:* Rs. 23,000/- per month (Fixed) plus HRA & Medical Benefits Application with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator *latest by 23/10/2010.* ** ** *(Dr. Naushad Ali P.M)* Chairman/Principal Investigator DST Research Project Department of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 Telephone: 0571-2700039 E-mail: naushadali.amu(a)gmail.com Salahudheen. E Department of Library and Information Science AMU, Aligarh-202002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Trainees for IIM Kozhikode
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is looking for Advanced Trainees in Library & Information Science for a period of one year on a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000. The candidate should possess Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university with not less than 55% marks. Those awaiting MLIS results also could apply, but they will be inducted for training only on production of passing with the required marks. Interested candidates may apply with full particulars, on or before 30 October 2010, to The Perosnnel & Administration, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode , IIMK Campus P.O., Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode- 673570, KERALA. The Library & Information Center (LIC) at IIMK is a world class Learning Resource Center with its unique blending of the traditional library with the advanced digital collections and services. It has been able to fetch worldwide recognitions and laurels. IIMK is presently the South Asia Coordinator for the renowned Greenstone Digital Library Software, on behalf of UNESCO (http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in) The Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) at IIMK runs several national/international projects and training programmes. With regards, Sreekumar -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) [Ex - Visiting Professor, University of Malaya] Librarian & Head, Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in . . . ..... : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Medical librarians month
by Sangeeta Narang 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear professionals, There are certain days, weeks, months that are important for us viz. Fathers' Day, Mothers' Day, Librarians' Day, Open Access Week and so on. Like wise in U.S NLM declared October 2010 as Medical Librarians Month like wise we in our country also need to have one such day to make our existence felt. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles10/index.html Through your forum i wish to congratulate all those professionals who took to medical librarianship. Also i wish you all an eventful Open Access Week (18-24 October) http://www.openaccessweek.org/ Sangeeta Narang Librarian Grade -I AIl India Institute of Medical Sciences http://wwwhealthinformationresources.blogspot.com/ -- 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 TQM in Digital Libraries
by Mailing List Admin 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:01:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> National Seminar on "Total Quality Management in Digital Libraries" Organized by � Thiagarajar School of Management(TSM), Madurai � & � SALIS Madurai Chapter � Date: 27th Oct 2010 Venue: TSM Registration: free (first-cum-first serve basis only) Sponsored by � National Library Culcutta, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India � Areas to be covered: � TQM concepts and Principles Stages of TQM ISO 2001: 2008 Quality indicators TQM in Digital Libraries Implementation of TQM � Faculty: Experts in the Field � For Further details, please contact: S.SRIDHAR, LIBRARIAN, THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, CENTER FOR HIGHER LEARNING, PAMBAN SWAMY NAGAR, THIRUPPARANKUNDRAM, MADURAI - 625 005 cel:9442939281

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Service providers for Koha and Resource Space
by Richa Srivastava 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderator Kindly post this message to the forum. I would highly appreciate if one could help me identify the service providers for Koha and resource space installation and customization for Ahmedabad area. -- Best wishes ऋचा Richa Srivastava -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Annual Conference of KMLA
by shashi bhat 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderater, Kindly arrange to publish the following.Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 3rd Annual Conference of Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) will be held at A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, (constituent college of Nitte University) Deralakatte, Mangalore on 28th & 29th January 2011 in association with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Established by late Justice K.S. Hegde as a part of Nitte Education Trust in 1985, the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences has made rapid progress in the field of Dental Education, Dental & Oral Health Care systems and research. The Institution along with its group of satellite Centers spread over 4 districts of Karnataka and North Kerala region has been highly successful in producing quality Professionals with a motto “Service to Humanity”. The vision of Justice K.S. Hegde has become reality under the able leadership by his dynamic son Sri N. Vinaya Hegde. In the year 2008, the Dental College was recognized as Deemed University by the UGC, and the Nitte University was thus formed. At present there are 7 Health science institutions under Nitte University, and 17 other institutions imparting education in various disciplines under the umbrella of Nitte Education Trust and also 17 rural health centres for the benefit of public health. The Institution is located at Deralakatte around 12 K.M. from Mangalore City, in a sprawling campus surrounded by beautiful scenic natural greenery. The institution is celebrating its “Silver Jubilee” year in 2010.Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) [KMLA] was established in the Year 1993, it is only the professional body representing all the Librarians of Health Science Institutions in Karnataka State affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and other deemed Universities. KMLA has been actively involved in imparting training and functioning for the welfare of the professional development of the Health Science Librarians to keep abreast of latest knowledge. About the Conference: Medical librarians in this era have to keep pace with fast changing digital and health care environments with innovative information, structuring and technological aptitude. It is not just learning or providing access to information, it is equally important that medical librarians have to undertake service orientation, which requires excellent communication skills and teaching ability. Hence medical librarians are expected to be web managers and medical informatics experts. This Conference would form a basis for learning the advances in Health Sciences in a librarian’s perspective. The theme of the conference: Advances in Health Science Librarianship Sub themes: Resources · Open Access Initiatives · Consortia Approach · E-resources · Institutional repositories Services · Networking · Specialized Services · Information Literacy Technology · Web2.0 · IT application in Libraries Any related topic of the theme or Sub-Theme Call for papers: Submission Guidelines: · Original paper on the above themes and sub themes are invited. · The papers should be submitted electronically. · The paper should consists of Title of the paper, name (s) of the author/s and their address with e-mail ID · Abstract should be of 150-200 words followed by at least 5 Keywords, Full Text and References. · All the papers should be MS word single spaced, 12 points font size, Times New Roman not exceeding 3000 -5000 words. All the Information Professionals/Librarians, Users, Health Science professionals and Traders (Traders to submit scientific presentation not product information) are requested to submit papers on or before 31st October 2010 to the following address: Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah Director of the Conference, KMLA- 2011 Principal Librarian & Info. Officer NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalure Tel: 080-26564598 M: 9448040805 E-mail: siddahass(a)gmail.com ; kmla2011(a)gmail.com (Note: Only registered delegates can present paper) Registration Details: Registration fee: (entitles for conference kit, participation in scientific deliberation; breakfast, lunch & refreshments) KMLA Members: Rs. 500.00 Non member: Rs. 1000.00 (*Those who become members on the spot also get concession) Participants can register by sending filled in registration form & DD in favor of “The Dean, ABSMIDS” payable at Mangalore Further information please contact: Mrs. Shashikala K. Organizing Secretary, KMLA-2011 Library & Information Centre A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralaktte, Mangalore - 575 018 Ph (O): 0824- 2204963; 2204572 (ext.234) Mobile: 9448869047 Fax: 0824 – 2204776 E-mail: kmla2011(a)gmail.com or shashilib(a)yahoo.co.in With Regards, Mrs. Shashikala K Librarian, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Constituent college of Nitte University, Derlakatte, Mangalore - 575018. Ph: 0824-2204572, 2204963 (ext.-234) Res: 0824-2202133 Mob: +919448869047. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Attendant Post in TIFR
by VINAYAK GONJARE 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

** *Dear All,* ** * TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH National Centre of the Government of India for Nuclear Science & Mathematics Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 Advertisement No. 17/2010 * *WORK ASSISTANT** :* One Post [Unreserved] ; Pay Band : (PB-1) : Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay : Rs.1800/- ; TME : Rs.12,360/- ; HQ : Mumbai. *Qual* : S.S.C. *OR* Equivalent. *Desirable* : Knowledge of photocopying and basic library science skills preferred. *Exp.* : One year experience. *Job Requirements* : Job responsibilities include processing, shelving and shifting of books/journal volumes, photocopying of journal articles etc., packing of parcels, attending desk duties on shifts/holidays and also on normal working days whenever required. Other routine jobs of an Attendant * * *Age* : Below 28 years. for more detail, pl find the attached file Thanks and Regards Vinayak Gonjare 8097852491 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Training and Certification - Nov & Dec
by savitra sirohi 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

All, We are offering a Koha training and certification program at Mumbai and Bangalore. 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 70% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills certificate. The current workshop schedule is as follows: Mumbai: 26th to 28th November, 2010 Bangalore: 10th to 12th December, 2010 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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Forthcoming Book on Koha in Nov 2010
by Shreeni vasu 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this message.. ... Forthcoming book on koha All, A book on Koha - a self-sufficient guide to installing and configuring Koha has been published. The book is published by Packt Publishing and authored by Savitra Sirohi and Amit Gupta from Nucsoft OSS Labs. Several members of the Koha community have been part of the review process. Please visit this page for more details: http://www.osslabs.biz/news/book-koha-published Thanks & Regards, Shreenivas H Eshwar Business Development Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional IT support for Open Source Software Phone: +91 80 32014436 Mobile: +91 9341194112 Web: 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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Closing date for IATLIS Conference Papers extended on request till 12 October 2010
by Jagtar Singh 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Through there has been tremendous response for IATLIS Call for conference papers, yet on the repeated request of professional colleagues the last date for receiving the papers has been extended to 12 October 2010. Please note that after this date no request for further extension will be entertained. In fact, the closing date was 07 October 2010, but just to respect the sentiments of our colleagues we have decided to streach ourselves. Please read the call below: IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010 - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS XXVII National Conference of the IATLIS on “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training”, 17-19 November 2010, University of Pune, Pune. Theme: Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few facets of the theme are listed below. Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries LIS Education – Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, levels, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources. Learning styles and teaching methodologies Open and Distance Learning Privatization and commercialization in LIS education Critical appraisal of LIS research Training issues and concerns for LIS Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries Impact of ICTs on LISERT Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT with special reference to south-south cooperation Papers are invited on the theme “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training” and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to these sub-themes only. These sub-themes are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 *(New closing date on request: 12 October 2010).* Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 Conference Dates: 17 – 19 November 2010 Abstracts and full papers should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab). Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com The full paper (including abstract and references) should not be more than three thousand words. Please send your paper both in print and as email attachment (in MS-Word 2003). The full paper should include the title, name, address and contact details of author(s), abstract, and keywords. The paper should be prepared using APA Style Manual. Kindly mention “Paper of ___Surname of first author et al__ for IATLIS 2010 Conference” in the subject line while sending paper as email attachment. The authors of accepted papers will be a sent a Copyright Performa to be duly filled in by them. The authors of accepted papers would have to send the filled in copyright form, along with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) payable at Patiala. In case you are attending the conference, contributor’s copy will be given to you at the conference. For those who cannot make it to the IATLIS Conference, a contributor’s copy will be posted to the first author’s address. Detailed brochure of the conference follows. For further details kindly contact: The President, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab)..Tel: +91-175-3046179. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation
by SRELS 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(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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GOC rates
by dipali bipin hindalekar 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Official site of Federation of Publishers and Booksellers Association of India,(FPBAI) http://fpbai.org/ is not working from May 2010 . So from where we get the authentive GOC Rates ? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open positions in Nucsoft OSS Labs
by savitra sirohi 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

All, We are looking to hire 1 senior library science professional to lead our business development efforts in North India. The position is for Delhi. Applicants will have: - About 10 years of experience - MLIS or equivalent educational qualifications - Strong academic record - Strong written and spoken English language skills - Strong computer skills - Some experience in sales or business development - Some experience with software or IT related projects The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to meet revenue targets for our Library related and open source software based solutions and services. The candidate will be expected to work independently initially and gradually build and manage a team in later stages. The role is likely to include the following types of activities: - Leads generation - Sales pipeline management - Sales visits - Demonstration of solutions - Organizing events or conferences - Developing sales channels Applicants will have to go through a rigorous selection process including telephonic and face to face interviews at Mumbai or Bangalore. Those interested can write to me with: - Statement of purpose - Detailed profile Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Head, 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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Call for articles & ideas -- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Call for articles & ideas --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News Library Hi Tech News (LHTN), is actively seeking submissions. LHTN is an established (1984+) print and online monthly journal that quickly publishes articles of interest to our international readership. The journal’s major focus is on developments in library technology. Although not formally peer reviewed, LHTN is indexed in Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA), Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA), Scopus, INSPEC, Current Index to Journals in Education and others. Published by Emerald Publishing Group, LHTN is interested in articles of varying lengths, reports from relevant conferences, and case studies of library use of technology. The editors will work with authors that are new to LIS publishing, and those who are seeking outlets for reporting on practical uses of IT in libraries. Publishing your article in LHTN can be “a place to start,” analogous to a “poster session in print” and does not preclude publishing a more fulsome piece in a peer-reviewed journal at a later date. Readers consider LHTN the source to hear what’s coming next in terms of technology development for academic and public libraries. Submissions particularly welcome in the following areas (for example): * New Web Browsers/Search Engines * Virtual Reference/Pilots/Experiments * Library Uses of Skype/VOIP * Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and ILMS * Blogging * Discovery Tools/Federated Search * Library Mobile Applications * EContent/Ebooks/Digital Collections * Social Networks/Collaboration * Virtual Worlds * Instructional Technology * Content Management Systems * Library as Publisher * Twitter Applications for Libraries * Gaming and Simulations * Digital Textbooks * New Library Learning Spaces * Digital Preservation/Data Curation * Virtual Conferencing * Citation Managers * Digital Video * Technology for Library Users with Disabilities * LibGuides and similar products * Data Visualization * EScience/EResearch/Cyberinfrastructure * Open Source Software * Cloud Computing * Metadata and Tagging * Crowdsourcing * Web analytics tools * Web 3.0 and the semantic web For a free sample issue, please see: http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=lhtn We look forward to hearing your ideas, and to reading your submissions for LHTN. Thank you very much, Martin Kesselman and Laura Bowering Mullen, Co-Editors of LHTN martyk[at]rci.rutgers.edu, lbmullen[at]rci.rutgers.edu Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas[at]emeraldinsight.com Further Details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library -- for New Section 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology'
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Digital Preservation Management and Technology --------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library New section in The Electronic Library Section Co-editors: Dr Gillian Oliver and Professor G E Gorman Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Digital preservation management and technology are two inter-related issues confronting all memory institutions: libraries, archives, galleries and museums. Such institutions are addressing very similar questions regarding the management of preservation activities and of preserved artefacts, as well as the technologies required to preserve, disseminate and access these artefacts. For many, this has been the unexpected consequence of rushing to reformat existing collections to enable digital accessibility. Resourcing issues (shortage of expertise, limited availability of funding) are forcing collaborative activity to an unprecedented degree between the distinctly different collecting paradigms represented by these institution types. As the functionality of web technologies and social media software increasingly influence the ways in which these institutions operate, the focus on DPMT, on collaboration between technologists and managers, and on inter-institutional collaboration will increase. It is therefore timely to consider devoting a significant section of an existing journal (The Electronic Library) to capture interest and research in this sector. In time, Digital Preservation Management and Technology may become a full journal, the focus of which will be research in the broad field of digital preservation management and related technologies in this cross-sectoral domain, which includes academic, corporate, government, scientific and commercial contexts. It will address issues relating to the continuity of digital information, including digital objects, metadata and the context of their creation, management and use. It will encompass all purposes for which information is managed by the different occupational groups: as evidence, for accountability, for knowledge and awareness and for pleasure and entertainment. Coverage is intentionally international. The emphasis will be on research and conceptual papers in these fields. Articles should be either conceptual papers or research papers in the region of 3000-6000 words. All submissions will be double-blind peer reviewed. by members of the Editorial Advisory Board. There will be an international Editorial Advisory Board whose specific task will be to double blind peer review submissions. The 20-30 Board members will be from North America, the UK, Australasia, Asia and elsewhere. Please direct submissions to 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology' at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tel. Full information and guidance on using ScholarOne Manuscripts is available on The Electronic Library author guidelines page http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/author_guidelines.htm?id=el Further details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1998 Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas(a)emeraldinsight.com http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request/Urgent
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Kindly arrange to send the following articles: 1. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene,1996;Vol 54;pp. 652-654 2. Oncology,2009;Vol. 76;pp101-111 Thanks. RAKESH SINGH BISEN LIBRARY OFFICER INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE(IIIM) (Formerly Regional Research Laboratory) Canal Road, JAMMU-180 001(J&K)-INDIA rsbisen(a)iiim.res.in library(a)iiim.ac.in bisen.iiim(a)gmail.com Phone(O) 0191-2569000-10;Ext. 262/258 Mobile: 09469210220 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer in October 2010 – Award to Prof. Shalini Urs
by skumar_31＠yahoo.com 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear All The University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA, Mortenson Centre for International Library Programs has a invited Prof. Shalini R. Urs of University of Mysore to be the Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer 2010 during October 2010. The program consists of lecture programmes, Round Table discussions and meetings. The annual lecture series, by a renowned speaker on a topic related to international understanding and libraries, began in 1990 and is one of the highlights of the international events held on the campus. Recognizing her accomplishments and her work in the areas of digital libraries, Prof. Urs has been bestowed with this rare honour- first for an Indian Library Professional. Past Mortenson Distinguished Lecturers are from across the world of intellectuals and library and information professionals including James H. Billington, the thirteenth Librarian of Congress Alex Byrne, president of International Federation of Library Professionals (IFLA 2005-7) , Talat S. Halman well known author and minister for culture in Turkey , and others. Prof. Urs lecture “Shifting terrains, Crossing Boundaries: Digital Libraries are personal and social again! —Is scheduled at 4.00 PM on October 20th followed by a reception. The Round Table discussion is scheduled on October 19th at 1.00 PM. The other programme of activities include WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview; WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview ; Interactive discussion meetings with iSchool at Illinois students and faculty; and dinner with the Mortesnon family and the campus faculty. For more details you may visit - http://www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson/index.html Dr Sanjeev Kumar Dy Director NRC NIFTNewDelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Availability of abridged version
by padma ravishankar 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, Can anybody tell me whether the abridged version of "Ponniyin Selvan" is available. Tell me the publisher who has brought out it in English and in Tamil. The novel was written by Kalki. Thanks Padma Ravishankar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Researchers share our worries about library budget cuts
by mithun raj 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, In the two recent articles published in 'The Scientist', it was interesting to find that scientists of west share our concerns about library budget cuts. Read the opinion of Robert Buckingham, a long-time epidemiologist at NMSU and now dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Saskatchewan "The lifeblood of a university is its library, and cutting library resources is like cutting off oxygen to the brain.......Without this lifeblood, the university will falter and fail." I wonder how many Indian scientists will join them ?! Read further: http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/57728/ *- Library cuts threaten research* http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/57491/ - *Support for UC-Nature ban* -- Mithun Raj M. Junior Research Fellow DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College Post Bangalore -560059 Phone: +919379916419 Alt ids: mithunrajm(a)gmail.com, mithun(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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new E.Mail ID of Prof. Mangla
by shabahat husain 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear colleagues In connection with my message regarding Tagore fellowship award to Prof. P.B. Mangla, it is to bring to your kind notice that his new E.Mail ID is: manglapb(a)rediffmail.com Inconvenience is deeply regretted. Regards Prof Shabahat Husain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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congratulations
by MN Seetharaman 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

M.N. Seetharaman Former Head, Information Centre for Aeronautics National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore Dear Prof. Mangala, Hope you still remember me since it was a long time ago that you visited NAL Library & Info Centre when I was its Head. Extremely thrilled to know about your appointment as the Tagore National Professor in the Knowledge Field. You deserve this high honour, and you have brought credit to our profession. Please accept my hearty congratulations. I have always felt that our Public Libraries should consider providing services to the millions of small businesses/entrepreneurs in the country as they have no libraries of their own. When I was in NAL Library, I had helpied the Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, in establishing a Public Industry Library at the Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore. I hope in your new position you would be able initiate some pilot projects in this direction. With my hearty congratulations, once again, and best wishes M N Seetharaman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NIFT-IFLA International Conference-Call for the Papers
by anand bandi 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this information on LIS forum for the benefit of the LIS Professionals. "The National Institute of Fashion Technology in association with the Art Library section of IFLA is Organising 3 day International Seminar from 15th to 17th February, 2011 at "India Internationa Center" New Delhi.The main theme of the conference is on "User Empowerment through Digital Technologies" which is one of the focussed topic highly debatable in present changed scenirio of the profession. For more information and for the details of the conference may visit NIFT Website www.nift.ac.in" Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.nift.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation
by SRELS 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(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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Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges
by Francis Jayakanth 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:54:29 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear Members, The Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) is organizing a one-day National Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges, on Friday 29th October 2010; 9.00 hrs. to 16.00 hrs. At the Seminar Hall, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar, Bangalore 560040 The objective of the Symposium is to provide an effective platform to learn, discuss, debate and develop a broad understanding of the next generation libraries and the technologies that drive such libraries. The program is designed in the form of a panel discussion. The panelists will comprise of experts from industry & academia. The discussion topics will include: - Next Generation Information Sources: Content, Access,Pricing, trends and Promotion & Usage - Next Generation Library Services: New model for library services based on library .2.0 - User expectations and required skills for managing the next generation libraries. On behalf of KALA, we invite your active participation in the symposium. The registration form is appended to this message. Registration Fee ---------------- Members of KALA and other professional associations - INR 250 Others - INR 350 Thanks and regards, For KALA: Ananda T.Byrappa Hon. General Secretary, KALA ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com Rajendra Babu H Hon. Joint Secretary, KALA Rajendra.Babu(a)capco.com Francis Jayakanth Hon. Vice President KALA franc(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in _________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM ----------------- Name (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms.): Designation: Institution /Organization: Mailing Address: E-mail: Phone: (R)__________________(O)___________________(M)______________ Payment Details*: Bank Daft No. __________ dated _________ Amount (Rs.) ____________ (*Drawn in favour of KALA, payable at Bangalore Drawn on (Bank) __________________________________________________ Signature Registration form should be mailed to: Karnataka State Library Association, # 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010

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