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Fwd: Dr. Bharati Sen- Best Teacher Award 2008-09
by Jyoti Bhabal 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Dear All, It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that Prof. Bharati Sen, from SHPT School of Library Science, SNDT Women's University has won ‘Best Teacher Award’ from Government of Maharashtra for the year 2008-09. We at SHPT School of Library Science honoured with this achievement, as the glory of achieving such prestigious awards continue. Earlier our two faculty members Prof. Harsha Parekh and Prof. Vidyut Khandwala had received this award. Once again, we congratulate Prof. Bharati Sen for her outstanding achievement and offer our best wishes for her future endeavour. With Metta Jyoti Bhabal Asst. Professor SHPT School of Library Science SNDT Women's University , N. T. Raod, New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020 9869225905 22072792 -- (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ With Metta Jyoti Bhabal Asst. Professor SHPT School of Library Science SNDT Women's University , N. T. Raod, New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020 9869225905 22072792 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job: Chief Librarian International Rice Research InstituteLocation
by Mailing List Admin 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:41:01 +0000 From: Dr. Indira Koneru <indk68(a)hotmail.com> Hi, explore this opportunity. Job: Chief Librarian International Rice Research InstituteLocation : Los Ba�os, PhilippinesExperience : 5-10 YearsLast date of Submission : 15 Sep 2010 Job Description:Formulates library policies and strategies for senior management consideration, playing an instrumental role in the identification and introduction of improvements in library services. Manages a team of librarians and paraprofessionals engaged in the provision of information service; Supervises, trains, provides oversight of library employees in developing and carrying out their tasks. These supervisory activities include staff meetings, training, work review, and evaluation. Monitors the library�s financial resources. Develops a program to digitize the IRRI Library�s collection and the system of curation for those resources. Leads the IRRI library in its transformation to the modern system of curation, creating a knowledge hub where IRRI staff, collaborators, private and public partners would fully utilize the library as the center for information discovery and learning. Leads the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and organization of information resources in various formats; liaises with information providers and aggregators; negotiates for and approves license agreements involving journal and databases subscriptions. Oversees the Library�s integrated computer system by regular monitoring, upgrading, database management, altering system parameters when necessary, providing troubleshooting initiatives, and coordinating with Innovative Interfaces and ITS to ensure that the system is running seamlessly. Directs the library�s reference service acting as the ultimate source of information when all resources have been exhausted. Coordinates document delivery by planning and leading the introduction of applicable technological innovations, including the implementation and management of the library�s electronic information service accessible to and serving a worldwide audience. Provides expertise in the preservation of library resources to ensure their accessibility for future generations of users. Designs training modules/programs for on-the-job training of librarians from other institutions. Participates in professional activities that help promote the library�s objectives, e.g. serving as resource person in various professional venues. Required Qualifications:Master�s degree in Library or Information Science; At least 5 years of experience; Ability to manage special or academic libraries using digital library management systems such as Millenium or MARC; administrative skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. If interested, mail your Resume at IRRIRecruitment(a)irri.org Best regards, Indira

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CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st Sep 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Dear all, The 9th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st Sep 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-09-01.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= -- Software vendor evaluation tool -- Develop a career plan -- Your IT Decision-Maker's Technology Toolkit -- Rommana – Integrated lifecycle manager -- Guide to Smart SMS Marketing -- How to parse and use the world's growing supply of data -- 58 Open Source Replacements for Small Business Software -- Going Live: The Role of Development and Operations in Preparing and Deploying Software Packages -- Data Mining in the Swamp: Taming Unruly Data With Cloud Computing -- Scrum in 6 Pages: An Essential Reference Guide -- Google App Engine and the Google Data APIs -- Jesus Saves -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- Call For Papers -- IT Events -- About the newsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-09-01 =============== 1. ------ is claimed to be the first Indian origin web browser 2. Bill Gates : Harvard = Michael Dell : ------ 3. Identify the company whose tagline is "make.believe" 4. Bill Gates was the wealthiest overall from 1995 to 2009, excluding the year ------ 5. ------ will be the first living person to be featured in the Amar Chitra Katha series in its history of around 40 years, which mostly focuses on popular Indian myths and legends. Email your answers by 12th Sep 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-09-01”. Please provide your full address and contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-08-16 =============================== Infosys, MobileMe, Samsung, Foxconn Technology Group, Wipro Mr. S.Krishnamorthy from Chennai is the first one to answer correctly and Ms. S. Ramadevi from Bangalore is the lucky winner. They will receive a cheque for Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems shortly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Vacancy of Librarian - Urgent
by Trupti More 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Trupti More <trupti.s.more(a)gmail.com> Date: Aug 31, 2010 6:51 AM Subject: Vacancy of Librarian - Urgent To: mlosc(a)googlegroups.com Dear Professionals We required Librarian in our college K. J. Somaiya Comphrehensive College of Education, Training & Research, Vidyavihar, Mumbai on urgent basis. Required Qualification: M.L.I.Sc <http://b.l.i.sc/>. Fresher can also apply. Those who are interested they can call me at 9619853668/21022265 immediately and mail your RESUME at trupti.s.more(a)gmail.com or directly visit to the institution. -- Thanks & Regards Trupti S. More (Librarian) K.J.Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar(E) Mumbai - 400077 Tel: 022- 21022265 "Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us." -- Thanks & Regards Trupti S. More (Librarian) K.J.Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar(E) Mumbai - 400077 Tel: 022- 21022265 "Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Vendors in Nasik (Maharashtra) and Vendors in Nasik (Maharashtra) for Library card & College I-card providers
by Mohan Kulkarni 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

If any one knows kindly provide me the details of Book Vendors in Nasik (Maharashtra) and Vendors in Nasik for Library card & College I-card. Thank you, -- From- Mohan Kulkarni Librarian Pune Vidyarthi College Of Engineering, Nasik-422004. kulkarnimohan(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor in Library & Information Science at Panjab University, Chandigarh
by Vinod Singh 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Professor in Library & Information Science:1 (UR) 2. Associate Professor in Library & Information Science : 1 (UR) 3. Assistant Professor in Library & Information Science : 1 (UR) Last date: Sep 18, 2010. Click for: Advertisement and details : http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/132010.pdf (Advt. no. 13/2010). Application form: http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/Applicationform.pdf With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Please update your email addresses
by Jagtar Singh 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear IATLIS Members, Kindly send your latest email addresses for communication at the following email address: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Regards, Jagtar 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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Bill Gates Foundation Funding for Public Libraries - 2011
by Dr. Indira Koneru 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear Professionals, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Access to Learning Award (ATLA). The Award is part of the Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative and honors institutions like public libraries and similar organizations that provide communities, especially the poor and the disadvantaged in developing countries with free access to computers and the internet. Only organizations outside of the United States can apply. The Award will specially recognize those efforts which are innovative in providing the following key services to the needy people:Free public access to computers and the Internet.Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can help improve their lives.Technology training for library staff.Outreach to underserved communities. The award recipient will receive $1 million (U.S. How to Apply for the 2011 AwardDownload the application from the link below and save it to your computer.Confirm your organization’s eligibility. Please read all the information on the form carefully.Complete the application in English and follow all of the provided instructions.Submit your completed application online. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/atla/Pages/access-to-learning-award-submit-a… Applications have to be submitted online in English. The deadline to submit applications is 30 September 2010. For more information, visit this link. I request you all to spread this across the various Directorate of Public Libraries and NGOs working in this area. Thanks & regards,Indira -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. R. Raman Nair bagged Chattambi Swami Award
by Vimal Kumar 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Mahatma Gandhi University Librarian Dr. R. Raman Nair (http://raman.net.ms/) has bagged the Chattambi Swami Award instituted by the Attukal Devi Temple Trust. The award is for his initiative to preserve and disseminate the digital archives on the saint. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 and a citation. Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran will distribute the award on Tuesday at a function to be held as part of the birth anniversary of the Swami at the Chattambi Swami Smarakam, Thiruvananthapuram. The Chattambi Swami Archive Project was designed for conserving published and unpublished works, letters, diaries, notes, memoirs, photographs and other data related to Swami and his associates. It will be made open world wide through the Internet. Raman Nair along with his wife, had authored the first research based on Chattambi Swami recently. News Courtesy: The New Indian Express, 31 August 2010 More details at http://mgulmoments.blogspot.com/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Conversion of Excel file into ISO file format.
by Anil Mishra 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear All, I want to know that how to covert the excel file (.xls format) inwhich i am having the book records, to MARC format (ISO format). Do you have any idea regarding this pls share some info. -- Thanks & Regards, Anil Kumar Mishra LIO, NCHRC NIHFW, New Delhi -110067 Mob. 09582951060 Email id- amishra(a)nihfw.org www.nihfw.org Google Profile Anil's Information Portal - gateway to ICT in LIS Visit India's first Repository on Child Health - the gateway to information on child health in Inida -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Are you an online author?
by zafar iqbal 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear Professional, Are you an Online Author? Ever published in electronic media? or support the Open access movement ? If YES, please go through following link: http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?survey_ID=KBKJHJ_69dfea8c&prev… -- Regards, Mohamed Musthafa. K Dept. of Lib & Info. Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, UP, INDIA - 202002 Cell No. 09557633714 http://musthafalis.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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temp. trainee with Blisc, or diptoma, or JOC
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Applicatins are invited for Temporary project trainees at JRD tata Memorial library J.R.D. TATA MEMORIAL LIBRARY INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE BANGALORE-560 012 INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PROJECT TRAINEES Advertisement No.L/L-3A/2010 dated 28th April, 2010 Number of positions 2 (Gen-1, SC/OBC-1) Duration Up to march 2011. The duration will be extended or reduced at the discretion of the authorities. Minimum Qualification Bachelor of library and information science under 10+2+3+1 awarded by any recognized university, Government of India or Diploma in Library & Information Science under 10+2+2 years of study, awarded by Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka. Or Job Oriented Course (JOC) in Library & Information Science under 10+2 years of study awarded by Directorate of Vocational Education, Government of Karnataka. The candidates should have secured at least Second Class or equivalent grade (Pass Class or equivalent grade in case of SC/ST candidates) in BLISc or Diploma or JOC. Sound knowledge in Library activities and basic knowledge of computers is desirable. Job Description The selected candidate has to carry out the routine house keeping activities in the library like : 1. Re-shelving of the used documents 2. Maintenance of the stack area of the library 3. Stock verification 4. any other work assigned from time to time Chudamani -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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regarding some Pharma Journals
by surajit sarkar 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Dear Professionals, We want to subscribe some International and National Journals for Pharmacy for our B- school. Kindly send some list of National and International Journals for subscription with price list. Waiting for your reply, Thanks Regards, Surajit Sarkar Asst Librarian Eastern Institute Of Integrated Learning in Managment(EIILM) Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reopening of the Max Mueller Bhavan Library in New Delhi
by Seth, Renu 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

The Library at Max Mueller Bhavan Reopens with a New Fascinating Look The Goethe-Institut is the cultural organization of the Federal Republic of Germany. In India the Goethe-Institut is known as Max Mueller Bhavan (MMB) in honour of the German Indologist Friedrich Max Mueller. For more than 50 years, the library at Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi, has been a resource and an inspiration for Indians interested in German language, culture and society. An excellent collection on German artists, poets and philosophers is the major attraction for the library readers. Over 3000 students attending the German language courses per year at MMB enjoy the library as a space for learning and meeting. To meet the growing and diverse needs of its readers, the library has been completely redesigned and opens its doors with a fascinating new look. Flexible space, an aesthetically appealing design, state-of-the-art technical equipment and furniture characterize the new library. The facilities include an attractive lounge area, comfortable group and individual work areas, modern multi-media stations as well as an ever growing collection of books and audiovisual media. With its creative new interior design, the library can be transformed into a multipurpose space for film screenings, readings, and lectures. To inaugurate and introduce the new library, Max Mueller Bhavan organizes a Library Week. On this occasion, Dr. Klaus Ulrich Werner, Director of the Philological Library of the Freie Universität and a leading German expert on modern and innovative library buildings, has been invited. He will outline the key qualities of flexible user-oriented library space and will show some remarkable examples of new academic and public libraries. We invite you to join us on: September 8, 6.30 pm "Building the Library of the Future" by Dr. Klaus Ulrich Siddhartha Hall, Goethe-Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi September 7-9, Library Week: for further information about the programmes please visit www.goethe.de/newdelhi <http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi> Please send us your confirmation, if you are participating in the event. Yours sincerely, Renu Seth Chief Librarian Regional Library Max Mueller Bhavan 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110001 Telephone +91-11-23329506 seth(a)delhi.goethe.org <mailto:seth@delhi.goethe.org> http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi <http://www.goethe.de/newdelhi> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistant. Temporary vacancy at IGIDR, Mumbai
by G.K.MANJUNATH 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Applications are invited from residents of Mumbai for a temporary post of Project Assistant, to reach the undersigned on or before Sept 5, 2010. Qualification: M.Li.Sc or equivalent with minimum 55% marks Age : Below 28 years Skills : Knowledge of Thesaurus and very good communication skill. [English Language] Familiarity with any one bibliographic software [CDS/ISIS or WINISIS] and computer keyboard operations. Candidates should have good general reading habits & interest in current affairs related to politics, economy, national and international events. Salary : Rs.12000 to Rs.15000/- PM Duration of the project - 4 months, till December 2010 and likely to continue. Contact : gkm(a)igidr.ac.in Job involves indexing and abstracting articles published in Indian social science journals, working papers and compilation of details of forth coming conferences for the portal 'Open Index Initiative ' [ http://oii.igidr.ac.in ] thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Library Information Assistant (2) at Indian Institute of Technology, Rajasthan
by Vinod Singh 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Senior Library Information Assistant (9300-34800, GP-4200): 2(UR) Last date: Sep 20, 2010. Click for Advertisement : http://www.iitk.ac.in/iitj/Website%20Advertisement%20for%20Non%20Academic%2… Application form: http://www.iitk.ac.in/iitj/Application%20Form_nonappoint.pdf Essential (1) Bachelor of library science from a recognized University / Institute securing a minimum of 60% marks in 10, 10+2, Graduation and B. Lib. (2) Two years experience in a reputed library and knowledge of relevant computer applications. Desirable Candidates possessing higher academic qualification and/or experience, and knowledge of Library automation & networking will be preferred. With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Officer at Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur (U.P.)
by Vinod Singh 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Library Officer (9300-34800, GP-4200): 1 (UR) Last date: Within 30 days. Age limit: 32 years Experience: 7 years Click for Advertisement : http://www.cppri.org.in/job-openings.html With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Library and Information Assistant at Botanical Survey of India, Andaman and Nicobar (Staff Selection Commission).
by Vinod Singh 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Senor Library and Information Assistant (9300-34800, GP-4200): 1 (UR) Last date: Sep 6, 2010 Click for: Advertisement & application form: http://www.sscer.org/ (Advertisement no. ER-02/2010) With regards, Vikusi* Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 *Vinod Kumar Singh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Top Ten (10) Social Media Competencies for Information Professionals
by noufal palliparamban 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

Dear All: This is very intresting stuff to explore and practise...... Top Ten (10) Social Media Competencies for Information Professionals · Understand, articulate and teach others about the main principles and trends of web 2.0 (and library 2.0) · List major tools, categories and affordances of social networking sites · Apply social media to solve information problems, and communicate digitally with users · Use social networking sites for promotional, reference and instructional services in libraries · Navigate, evaluate and create content on social networking sites · Follow netiquette, conform to ethical standards and interact appropriately with others online · Explain copyright, security and privacy issues on social media sites to colleagues and user communities · Understand the importance of identity and reputation management usingsocial media · Explain related terminology such as collaboration 2.0, remix and open source · Renew social media competencies, advocate for institutional strategies and policies and build evidence base in social media…” Reference: (Excerpted from Top Ten (10) Social Media Competencies for Librarians) Thanking you, Noufal.PP Head & Manager (Information Services) Tata Motors, Jamshedpur Mobile: 09234607094 (O) 09430766010 (P) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian Vacancy
by Ramakant Navghare 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

*To, Dear All Library Professional, Please go through the following details; * A reputed IB school offers positions for Librarian in Mumbai . School Profile : This International School, Mumbai is an IB World School. It is a co-education school offering IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and IBDP ( International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme ) for Indian as well as students from abroad. The school, spread over 10 acres, equipped with state - of - the - art infrastructure and backed by an international recognized curriculum. The faculty comprises experienced teachers with excellent track record across the world. Modelled on ‘Carpe Diem’ ( seize the day ) way of life. This school encourages students to dabble in a variety of activities that leads to all-round development and a healthier and open attitude. The focus is on grooming the students as responsible global citizens, while retaining the Indian ethos. It has unique Day Boarding and Weekly Boarding facility for students. The school curriculum, which has been modelled on the lines of the systematic, scientific and practical system, with affiliation to IGCSE and IBO, is at par with the best of international schools. The focus, however, is not just on academic curriculum , but on shaping a well-rounded personality of each student. Accordingly, the school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities including art and craft, sports and games, music and dance among other things. Besides, borrowing a leaf from some of the leading finishing schools in Switzerland, the school has designed a finishing program which includes personal grooming, personality development and leadership skills among other things ; students will be trained in English diction with emphasis on building vocabulary and refining accent, social etiquette, table manners, ballroom dancing, art of dressing, sitting, greeting and making conversations along with public speaking, time management and anger management. Job Profile: 1.Responsible for over all charge of Library. 2.Acquisition of Books and reference material 3.Subscription and management of periodicals. 4.Maintenance and updating Clipping services in subject wise. 5.Archiving of the news & entertainment footage in FCP server. 6.Co-ordination with other departments of organization. 7.Review and implementation of policy and procedures. 8.Collection development . Location - Dahisar E Skills – Fluency in English is very important. SALARY NO CONSTRAINT FOR DESERVING CANDIDATE. If interested in the above mentioned profile, kindly mail us your resume with designation on the subject line, along with current & expected CTC . The above mentioned profile does not suit you; kindly pass on the details to friend / colleague who might feel suitable for the said position. Resumes to be mailed on *leadplacements(a)gmail.com* Jumana LEAD Placements 9768688008 9820370596 022-64132987 -- Thank You, Regards, Ramakant Amar Navghare (M.L.I.Sc/NET) Librarian CKT College of Arts, Com. & Sci. New Panvel. http://www.ckthakurcollege.net/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Skype ID :ramakant.amar.navghare Mob. No. : +91 09324564183 Mobile Website : http://wapamama.net/ramakant/ Personal Blog : www.ramakantnavghare.blogspot.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Improvements to Realtime Search
by Anil Mishra 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

Improvements to Realtime Search The blogosphere is a dynamic environment that changes almost as quickly as the world that we live in. And as access to information becomes more widespread and more immediate, the blogosphere is steadily closing that gap. That’s why the Blogger Team is excited to spread the word about Google’s new improvements to Realtime Search, which provide richer and fresher results than ever before. From the new Realtime Search homepage, you can search live updates, recently-published blog posts, and news from around the web in brand new ways. Now you can restrict your search to include just updates from a specific geographic region or just nearby you. You can also check out complete conversations from Twitter. You can also now set up custom alerts for Realtime updates to be sent directly to your inbox once a day or week, or as soon as the happen for instant blog post fodder. For more information about Realtime’s new features, please visit - http://anilkmishra.blogspot.com/ and www.google.com/landing/realtime Regards, Anil Kumar Mishra LIO, NCHRC NIHFW, New Delhi -110067 Mob. 09582951060 Email id- amishra(a)nihfw.org www.nihfw.org Google Profile Anil's Information Portal - gateway to ICT in LIS Visit India's first Repository on Child Health - the gateway to information on child health in Inida -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by Pushpendra Hada 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

Dear all, Please send me the undermentioned article which is urgently required by one of our research scientist: A review of Q fever in Australia 1991-1994. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health Vol.21 Issue 7 Dec.1997 pages 722-730 This may please be send to pushpendrahada(a)gmail.com . From: Pushpendra S Hada National Centre for Diseases Control Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to attend Prof. M.A. Gopinath endowment lecture, organised by KALA/SRELS on Friday August 27th at SRELS, Bangalore
by Mailing List Admin 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:03:27 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear All, You are cordially invited to attend Prof. M.A. Gopinath endowment lecture being organized by the Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS). Speaker: Dr. Francis Jayakanth, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore Topic: Evolution of Institutional Repositories Presided By: Dr. K.N. Prasad, Executive Officer, SRELS, Bangalore Date & Time: Friday, August 27th @ 6.00 PM Venue: Karnataka State Library Association, # 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010 We look forward to your support and participation to make the event a success. Best Regards, Ananda Byrappa General Secretary, KALA

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National Best Young Librarian Award
by Jatashankar Gupta 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

Dear All, It is my pleasure to share that Dr. Sanjay Kataria, Head, Learning Resource Centre, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida has received the “National Best Young Librarian Award” instituted by the Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS). This award is the recognition for outstanding contributions, services and achievements to the Library and Information Science Profession. The award was given during National Conference on Next Generation Digital Libraries and Web Technologies held at Krishna Engineering College Coimbatore from 19 th August to 21 st August 2010 . -- Jatashankar Gupta Learning Resource Centre, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, A-10, Sector -62, Noida (UP) India. Voice: 9211328039 Internet: jatashankar.gupta(a)jiit.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010 - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS
by khushpreet singh 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

*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 - 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 Regards -- Khushpreet Singh University Research Scholar, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (INDIA) E-mail: khushpreet.singh(a)gmail.com Mobile: +919815303000 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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