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Refresher Course in LIS
by chandrashekara m 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

The Refresher course in Library and Information Science will be conducted soon by the UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore in collaboration with Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. The aspirants may kindly send their application form to the Director, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006. For further enquiry one may contact the Director’s Office (Ph: +91-0821-2419319, 2419314. Fax: +91-0821-2516120) during office hours. The prescribed application form may be downloaded from http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/assets/Uploads/Application02.pdf M.Chandrashekara M.B.A., M.L.I.Sc., P.G.D.L.A.N., P.G.D.H.R.M., Ph.D(LIS) Associate Professor Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore - 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419398 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations Dr. V S Mugadec
by Shivraj Thorat 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Pune Muncipal Corporation, Pune has declared honour of "Aadarsha Granthapal" to Dr. V. S. Mugade Sir Librarian & Head at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Yashwantarao Mohite College, Pune He will be felicitated on 15th August 2010 Congratulations Sir -- Regards Mr. Shivraj Thorat Librarian BVDU, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development Paud Rd, Kothrud, Pune-38 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on KOHA at BI
by Mailing List Admin 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:24:07 +0530 From: "Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst." <akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in> Dear LIS Professionals, It is a great pleasure to invite you all for the Workshop on Library Automation Using KOHA : Open Source Software and DSpace Digital Library Software ---- 29th September 1st October, 2010 at BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA. It is also observed that some of the Indian libraries are willing to automate the library operations but due to fund crunches not able to do so. KOHA can be the solution for such libraries. KOHA is the first open-source Integrated Library System. KOHA includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, patron management, branch relationships, and many more features. Koha is built using international library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing work-flows and tools. The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to library professionals by providing adequate practical knowledge which will enable them to initiate digital library projects and automate the libraries on their own by using open source software. The focus will be given on (1). Koha : open source software and (2). DSpace : overview and functioning which are freely available on Internet and can be customized according to end user's requirements. Topics to be covered in the Workshop KOHA · KOHA Introduction & Features Overview · Installation of KOHA on Windows or Linux operating system · Introduction to Windows or Linux Operating System · Customization and configuration of KOHA software · Demonstration of all modules like o Acquisitions o Cataloguing o Serial Control o Circulation & OPAC o Introduction to MARC-21 o Multilingual Support in KOHA o MARC Records, o Import feature in KOHA etc. DSpace · Digital Libraries: Overview · Overview of D-Space · DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors · DSpace Administration · DSpace workflow This workshop is exclusively designed to provide hands-on-experience to the Librarians and Information professionals in developing a digital library using DSpace software and library automation using KOHA. BI Library is using both D-space and KOHA, live demonstration of software usability in BI library will also be covered. The workshop comprises of lectures, demonstration and hands on training using these software in detail. Resource Persons · Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Faculty, Burdwan University, Burdwan, psm_bu(a)india.com · Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty, Librarian, Bose Institute, Kolkata, akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in Target Participants Library and information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Number of participants is limited to 30 only (only few students will be accommodated). The participants will be selected on first come first served basis. who have basic knowledge of handling computers and databases. Workshop Fee The registration fee for the workshop includes workshop kit (software installable, Operating System Training Material), breakfast, tea, lunch. Registration Fees Category Registration fees (in Rs.) Individual (Non-Residential) Rs.1500/- Students (not working) (Non-residential) Rs.1000/- Deputed (Non-Residential) Rs.2500/- Individual from SAARC/other counties $175.00+accommodation as per actual Registration Fee (as per the above list) is to be paid by Cheque (local) / Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Bose Institute, Kolkata and payable at Kolkata and must reach to Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty, Librarian, Workshop Coordinator, Bose Institute, Kolkata, P-1/12 CIT Scheme- VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054, INDIA, on or before 15th September, 2010. Ph : 033-25693268, 3270, Fax : 033-23553886 Email: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in / c_arunk(a)hotmail.com Web: http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar.html/workshop/lib_koha_10.pdf Regards. ======================================================================== DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in (IFLA Standing Committee Member - 2009-2013) (Fulbright Scholar 2005-2006) ===============================================

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NASI-SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS 2010
by Muralidharan, Padma (ELS-DEL) 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Dear Moderator, Could you please post this message on behalf of ELSEVIER? ELSEVIER has just announced the NASI-SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS 2010. Now in its fifth year since its inception, the award has been gaining credence and prestige amongst the Indian scientific community. The awards will be given away in ten subject areas like in the previous year and all information can be had from Elsevier's South Asia website (http://southasia.elsevier.com) Any queries in this regard should be addressed to the undersigned. Thanks and look forward to your submissions. Best regards, Padma Muralidharan Senior Manager - Account Development Elsevier India (Science & Technology) 14th Floor, Building 10B, DLF Cyber City, Phase II, Gurgaon - 122 002 Email : p.muralidharan(a)elsevier.com <mailto:p.muralidharan@elsevier.com> Phone : +91-124-4774202 For all information regarding Elsevier, please visit http://southasia.elsevier.com Thanks for putting this up on the forum. Highly appreciated. Thanks and regards, Padma Muralidharan Senior Manager ELSEVIER (Science & Technology) Gurgaon This communication is confidential and may be privileged. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this message by mistake, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIST OF JOURNALS
by Shivraj Thorat 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

I need journal list for library and information science kindly send me -- Regards Mr. Shivraj Thorat Librarian BVDU, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development Paud Rd, Kothrud, Pune-38 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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REWARD OF READING (HABIT)
by Mailing List Admin 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:03:24 +0000 (GMT) From: sandeep bhavsar <sandeep31581(a)yahoo.co.uk> Respected All REWARD OF READING (HABIT) From: Thiagarajan TVS Reading habit, cultivated at any age, is also an investment of inestimable value - an investment we can rely on, a resource we can access apace, and a tool we can exploit to enrich our life, regardless of age and environment we live in. Discipline and devotion to thumb through daily pages of quality prints and periodicals must remain the hallmark of our routine, depending upon our us handsomely, with course correction whenever necessary. The journey this habit, which can become inveterate, are manifold. Reading rewards we embark upon is not unalterable, but when opportunities crop up, we must ready ourselves to change the course. Reading - refines us as a person; - reflects our personality; - repels our boredom; - re-invigorates us to reach people and remedy the situation; - refuels us to be active and to be action-oriented; - revitalizes our mind to be alert; - raises our perception; - re-equips us to handle Corporate barriers; - replaces ignorance with illumination; - releases tension and rekindles our spirit; - remedies relationship rupture; - restores self-confidence, keeping the fear at bay; - resurrects our lost hope; - regales us throughout our life; - refreshes our jagged nerves and rebuilds our enthusiasm; - rehabilitates us from a depressed state; - rejuvenates persons of all ages; - re-tools us to devise new ways of handling issues artfully rather than embracing status quo; status quo is not sacrosanct; - re-writes our path to progress, through implementation of shaped ideas; ideas lead to wealth-building; - readies us with diction for use at appropriate occasions and for appropriate results; - remains un umbilical cord , to be in touch with Infinite Intelligence; The benefits of this intangible asset will be pleasing and progressive. All pleasures we seek in life are ephemeral but pleasure we derive from reading is eternal. Don't expect miracles. An infant does not become an adult in a day! KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, AND THE POWER DOES NOT MAKE US CRINGE BEFORE ANYONE. Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email� : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob� : 9029 345777 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

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Thanks to Organisers and participants (librarian's day)
by Ragaavendra R 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Last week under collective leadership of veteran library Associations of Karnataka had organized a library march to the mark of birth anniversary of Father of Library Science Dr S R Ranganathan under the banner "Walk to the Book - March to the Library". The March was flagged off by His Excellency Governor of Karnataka, Shri. H.R.Bhardwaj on 12th August 2010 at Raj Bhavan Bangalore and this event was attended by more than 300 Librarians from all kinds of Libraries and noted writers and Vice Chancellors. The Librarians' gathering was really astonishing and demonstrated a message to the professionals that if we are united, we can build the professional image better than the present in the society by adopting right kind of service delivery system; the same has been emphasized by Prof. V.G. Talwar Vice Chancellor of University of Mysore in his address to the gathering. At least such type of meetings and gathering required to be organized to discuss, debate and discourse professional core issues and help the libraries to meet the user expectations by adopting effectively existing ICT. My heartfelt thanks to all the organizers and participants. Best Regards, Raghvendra R ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Message and any attachment (the "message") is intended solely for the addressees and is confidential. If you receive this message in error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use not in accord with its purpose, any dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, is prohibited except formal approval. The internet can not guarantee the integrity of this message. Jubilant Organosys Ltd. (and its subsidiaries) shall (will) not therefore be liable for the message if modified. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians’ Day Celebrated
by zafar iqbal 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

The Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University celebrated Librarians' Day- 2010 with various activities. Earlier, on 12th August, conducted a Debate on "conventional vs digital libraries" in which Ms Mehnas Siddiqi bagged the first prize and Mr. Muzammil Mushtaq won second prize. On 13th August, LIS Quiz was conducted. Team ‘Personality’ bagged first prize. On 14th August, Prof. P.B Mangla, Ex Dean, Faculty of Arts, Delhi University delivered ‘Dr. Ranganathan Memorial Lecture’. Prof. Mangla, a student of Dr. SR Ranganathan- the Father of Library Science in India- stressed on the need for establishing a National Commission for Libraries (NCL) under the Ministry of Culture as an umbrella organization to co-ordinate various research and development activities carried out by hundreds of universities and institutions in the country. Library and information centers have a very vital role to play in the knowledge society. Every educational institution, from schools to universities, should establish and maintain well equipped libraries with modern technologies. To accelerate the march towards knowledge society, public libraries may be strengthened and library legislation in every state should be enacted, he added. Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-charge, Maulana Azad Library presided over the function and Dr. Naushad Ali PM, Chairman, Dept. of Library & Information Science welcomed the gathering. Library professionals from MAL, faculty members , research scholars and students were attended the function. Certificates and prizes were distributed to the winners. Dr. P.M Naushad Ali Chairman & Associate Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P-India-202002 pmnaushadali(a)yahoo.co.in +91-9897258855 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Report of the seminar at RNSIT
by gayathri sen 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Dear Moderator, Can you publish this report in the forum for the benefit of fellow professionals please Regards, Gayathri Sen PESIT National Seminar on Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems: A Report National seminar on Library and Information Science on the theme “Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems " was organised by RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore from July 29-30, 2010. The registration started by 9 am on July 29th, 2010 at RNSIT, Placement Seminar Hall. Around 105 delegates attended the two-day seminar with the participation of professionals from various parts of India. INAUGURAL PROGRAM was held at the Placement Seminar Hall between 10 to 11.30 AM. Program started by Mrs. Shobha, organizing secretary calling upon Sridevi and Latha for the invocation song. Dr.Uma Dean, faculty gave the welcome address. She said that being a lover of books from her childhood and fond of visiting libraries this programme was very dear to her. She said how information after assimilation becomes knowledge to wisdom, which after maturity gives meaning to life. She welcomed the dignitaries Prof..VG Talawar, honorable Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Dr. Siddamallaiah, Principal Library and Information officer, NIMHANS, IRN Gowdar, Ex head ICAST, NAL and advisor to MOU. Dr. Venkatesha, Principal, Mr.Hegde, Registrar and requested them to light the lamp. Dr. Goudar, Program director congratulated the management of RNSIT for their encouragement and support in conducting the seminar and deemed it an honour that an eminent personality like Prof. Talwar has consented to be the chief guest. He lauded Prof. Talawar for having brought out the Vision Document 2025, for UOM and for heralding the University for accomplishing the defined goals. He said how the ultimate goal of information management should result in user satisfaction and in the present digital era, how digital information in various formats has to be managed. He presented the structure of Technical Sessions and the Open Session concerned to the National Seminar on Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems. Mrs. Roopa Naik introduced Prof. Talwar and he was honored by a floral bookie and was request ed to give the inaugural address. Prof. Talwar was extremely pleased that in the centenary year of LIS education this seminar was being held. He wished the programme a great success. He said that information management by creating, managing, preserving, disseminating and providing access by using the latest ICT technologies is adding value for the country and society. He said how in different parts of the world libraries were burnt which had various types of collections including priceless paintings. The present tools of Library management like internet, satellites helps in preservation, access and adds visibility to the library. How the libraries should adopt the present day technologies, follow standards, best practices, create institutional repositories for user satisfaction. How use of Lib2 and web 2 , e resources, consortiums, open sources impacted growth of society. E publishing has defined the new role of librarian as an aggregator and access provider. He concluded by saying that this seminar has provided an opportunity for the LIS professional to discuss, consult and update their knowledge. Mr.Sridhar introduced the key note speaker Dr. Siddamalliah. Dr. HSS had a lot of questions and answers which made the audience to think. He spoke about the general perception of the users who think what is there to manage in libraries. The present transitionary stage of the libraries made us to wonder, whether we have to digitize all documents, if so what do we do with the print stuff? Weed it, burn it. He said though the present generation is tech savvy, the older generation still wants print media. He spoke about the different models for acquisition of e resources. He pointed out the draw backs of the digital libraries which distances people from social interaction unlike earlier traditional libraries which used to bring people together when they visit libraries. How web 2 materials are confusing people, when they cannot differentiate the peer review materials. But, how different models of e access like pay per view has reduced the budget requirement of libraries. He spoke about 2 models, need based and classical traditional model and how the present day library OPAC’s should provide a single window for all types of library materials. He concluded by saying that the librarian should go with the user and be user centric. This was followed by the presidential address by Prof, MK Venkatesha, Principal RNSIT. He humorously told that distance learning has made distanced learning. How his visits to IISC and NAL libraries enthralled him in his student days. He told librarians role is to attract the users to the library by providing best practices, resources and service. He also praised the looks of the seminar volume. Vote of thanks was delivered by Sri. Suresh Hedge Registrar. TECHNICAL SESSIONS: 29 July 2010 Program Director: Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Rapporteur General: Mrs. Gayathri Sen Technical Session I: 12 PM – 1.30 PM Theme: ICT Applications for LIS Chairman: Prof. TD Kemparaju, DLIS, Bangalore University Rapporteur : Mrs. Prema Malaghan, AIT Prof. TD Kemparaju, chaired the session on ICT application for LIS. 4.papers were presented at this session out of 7 papers. One paper by Anjali Bandiwadikar was from the fourth session.. Prof. TD Kemparaj impressed upon the gathering, regarding importance of attending such meetings for interaction. Sheela, Prakash and Chidananda Swamy presented 3 papers on the theme. Anjali spoke about disruptive technologies and also how the lib2 and web2 helps the users in the present times. Prof. Harinarayana of MOU commented about the survey undertaken from 200 libraries world wide, only 39 libraries adopted latest technologies. Prof. TDK concluded by saying how ICT is a potential tool for impact on library services. It creates better, wider, deeper usage for internal and external resources. ICT increases the visibility of libraries, librarians, Work culture and the encouraging polices of govt. has added to the plus points and bright and challenging days ahead. Technical Session II: 2.30 PM – 3.45 PM Theme: Library Automation and ILMs Chairman: Dr. KN Prasad, Executive Director, SRELS, Bangalore Rapporteur: Dr. Vinay Bankapur, SDMIT, Dharwad Out of the 14 papers in the session only 6 papers were presented by Satyabhama V, Sandesh S, Rathna Goudar, Sandeep, Nagajyothi and Venkataramana Reddy. Dr.KN Prasad, Chairman of the session remarked about the importance of judgement in selecting the software. How integrated library systems can take care of different housekeeping operations of the library and thanked all the authors for their presentation. Technical Session III: 4 PM – 5 PM Theme: Institutional Repositories and Search Engines Chairman: Dr. Poornima Narayana, Head, ICAST, NAL Rapporteur: Ms. Anjali Bandiwadkar, IIT, Indore Out of the 11 papers only 5 papers were presented in the 3rd session. Srinivas, Vinod Kumar Singh, Satish, Dr.Krishnamurthy, DRTC, and Suresh presented on the theme Institutional repositories and search engines. Most of the papers were on IR and discussion was done on different open source softwares like Dspace, GSDL etc. Srinivas’s paper on OCLC cataloguing evoked lot of interest by the audience and everybody thought it was a good initiative. Dr. Poornima concluded by saying that archive of institutional faculty output is the knowledge base of the institution and shows the direction the institution is taking and the projects they are working on. The 3rd session concluded by 6PM and the participants dispersed. 30 July 2010 Technical Session IV: 9.30 AM – 11 AM Theme: WB 2.0/LIB 2.0 Applications Chairman: Mr. Anand Byrappa, Manager, GEITC Rapporteur : Mr. Venkatesh, Asst. Librarian, MoU In this session 4 papers out of 9 on the theme LIB 2.0/WEB 2.0. were presented by Kannikaparameshwari, G, Ramachandraiah, Shivakumar Swamy and Vinay Bankapur . Chairman queried to know how many libraries have implemented Lib2. Study showed that many libraries do not have facility and users are not very keen to use Lib2. He said we have to think positively and start web 2 now and motivate the academic community to use this for the benefit of others. He concluded by saying LIS profession is driven by technology and there is no other option other than adapting it. Passion to excel in our profession is required. Make use of the seemless opportunities that we get by using it to our advantage. Technical Session V: 11.55 AM – 12.45 PM Theme: Digital Libraries Chairman: Dr. R.Srinivasan, Dean, R & D, RNSIT Rapporteur : Ms Anita Rai, New Horizon college of Engineering 4 papers were presented out of 10 papers on the theme Digital Library. Nagaraj, Vasantha, Malaghan and Banashankari presented the papers. The chairman started the session by addressing the gathering to say that the aversion to use the technology was because of lack of awareness and practice. How you are going to sell the concept of digital library to your users is the challenge of the day. He said that sites like amazon.com came to the help of librarians. Dr. Goudar spoke about the e books and the tricky pricing models. Chairman concluded by commenting on the plagiarism in the current digital era and how librarians should play an important role to avoid plagiarism. There was a product presentation by Office Tech between 12.45 PM - 1.00 PM. Open session: 1.30 PM – 3.00 PM Theme: AICTE Norms and Standards for LIS Moderator: Dr. R. Krishnamurthy, Educational Adviser, RNSIT Panelists: Mrs Gayathri Sen, Head, Library & LRC, PESIT Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, DRTC Prof. Raju HOD, Computer Science Dept., RNSIT Chairman Dr. RK started the session by requesting Mrs. GS to elaborate on the theme and she detailed the earlier AICTE norms of 1996 and compared it to the present one uploaded on 14th June in AICTE web site. She also felt that there was a change and improvement in the reports demanded by AICTE from institutions over the past fifteen years. Now the reports were demanding for self appraisal of the institutions with reference to the stipulated norms. She said that Library staff intake should increase with increase of books, to provide efficient and timely service and their pay scales need to be looked into. Prof. M. Krishnamurthy of DRTC gave Dr.SR Ranganathan’s formula for staff requirements. SMTP- Staff required for Maintenance and Technical Processing has to be considered. He told about the number of Deputy Librarians, Asst. Librarians, Lib. Assts. in University library as per UGC norms and old engineering colleges are almost on par with university libraries. Prof. G T Raju emphasized the demands of the faculty as per teaching requirements should be immediately met. This may be possible by providing seed money to the librarian for immediate purchase. He said how user’s loose interest if they do not get what they want. The floor was left to the participants for discussion. Following points were discussed. Mrs. Malaghan felt the presence of a library professional when making library norms was needed. Mr.Puttaswamy felt, what is required by users has to be procured. The topic of having Book bank scheme was discussed, and both the chairman of the session Prof. R . Krishnamurthy and Mrs.Gayathri Sen disagreed with the concept of adding huge quantities of same titles and making the library voluminous. They felt variety and quality of content is more important to the knowledge base of an institution. Chairman remarked that all librarians should visit NAC web site to know the best practices in library and adopt it. He said that only new programmes in an existing institution need to follow latest AICTE norms and old colleges can continue the earlier norms for existing departments. Principal Prof. Venkatesha felt private institutions should be taken as partners in AICTE policy making. The Moderator had the following points to make: 1. Institutions should comply with norms of AICTE 2. Syllabus guided by university and the text books and reference books mentioned in the syllabus has to be procured. 3. As far as equipping the library, the web caters to many requirements. MITOCW, NPTEL, etc are freely available. 4. Present norms on acquisition is on higher side and it has to be moderated. 5. Libraries and the person heading it must have the freedom to purchase what they want based on the users demand. They should go to book shop and buy and make book requests. Principal Prof.Venkatesha felt private institutions should be taken as partners in AICTE policy making. The open session turned out as a very interesting part of the Seminar with maximum discussion on the crucial issue of AICTE Norms and standards for LIS. Technical Session VI: 3.0 PM – 5.0 PM Theme: Digital Libraries Chairman: Mr. N. Chowdappa , BMSCE Rapporteur : Ms Adilakshmi. In this session 4 papers were presented out of 9 papers in this session on Digital Library by Poornima, Manjunath, Anitha Rai and Kala. Ananda Byrappa made the observation on usage of news papers, online as well as print. Dr. Gowdar remarked how latest news can be got online 2 to 3 times by online subscriptions. Chairman concluded the session by thanking everybody. RECOMMENDATIONS : 1. ICT infrastructure in all institutions should be strengthened by way of providing better bandwidth to get immediate and speedy access to available e resources subscribed through MHRD consortia and direct subscriptions. 2. Librarians should evaluate the application softwares which they are going to adapt thoroughly, in terms of standardization, compliance, ease of use etc. It may be commercial or open source softwares like NewGenlib, Koha etc. 3. Creation of institutional repositories for building the knowledge base of the institution by using eprints, Dspace, Green stone etc. 4. Librarians should use open access resources along with subscribed resources to provide better access. 5. Train the users in search strategies for better usage of resources available and also adapt LIB2 & web 2 technologies. 6. Although engineering college libraries are members of National consortia like MHRD they should come together to supplement the resources not available through national consortia. 7. AICTE should consider apart from norms and standards for adding document resources, the human resource required, based on increasing collections. 8. AICTE should include minimum bandwidth of at least 2mbps specially for the library and corresponding increase depending upon intake, resources to be accessed. 9. Librarians should take information literacy activities in a big way. 10. All libraries should have their website which is linked to the main page of the institution, as it a media for showcasing the services the library is providing. 11. MLIS courses should have an elective paper like engineering and technology Information sources and services. UGC should take initiative in this direction. 12. Appropriate collection development and weeding out policy to be developed. 13. There is a need to do community analysis for developing public libraries. AICTE norms will be discussed in detail with all engineering college librarians, managements, authorities and the proposal sent to AICTE for consideration Valedictory Session: 5.0 PM- 6.0 PM Valedictory Address: Prof. Venkatesha Mrs.Gayathri Sen, Rapporteur General presented the report of the seminar with a brief account of the proceedings of two days sessions. Dr. Goudar, Program Director, read out the Recommendations culminating out of the presentations and discussions of the seminar. Based on his observations during the seminar he advised the participants about the guidelines to be followed to write quality papers and also gave tips to prepare effective power point presentations. Prof. Venkatesha with his humorous comments made the valedictory session, the most interesting part of the day. He remarked about the way one has to lead life by giving interesting stories as examples. The two days seminar was concluded by vote of thanks by Mrs. Shobha Prasad, the Organising Secretary. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar, Program Director Mrs. Gayathri Sen, Rapporteur General Mrs. Shobha Prasad, Organising Secretary -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR COLLEGES LIBRARIES
by muthu raja 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Dear professionals help me to get information about UGC NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR FIRST GRADE COLLEGES LIBRARIES. -- With Best Regards, Muthuraja.S Librarian, Govt.First Grade College, Bukkapatna, Sira (T), Tumkur-572115 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk to the book, March to the library - Congratulations
by N.S. Harinarayana 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

Dear Professionals, Congratulations to all those responsible for "Walk to the book, March to the library" event. Kodos to KALA and others who have jointly organised the event. They have, in my opinion, payed a befitting tribute this year to Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in innovative way. The even has inspired not only those who participated but also those who have seen the reports in TV or newspapers. The slogan itself is meaningful, inspiring and attractive. These kinds of movements play an important role to spread the cause of libraries in India. In my opinion the event is an eye opener for many who are wary about libraries. It is to the credit of the organizers who have managed to bring to the occasion people from different walks of life including the first citizen of Karnataka - Sri. H. Bharadwaj, the honorable Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore Prof. V.G. Talawar; and other literary giants, academicians, information professionals, politicians, students and public. ‘Walk to the book…’ movement should not stop here. Other associations in various cities of India can emulate similar kinds of public awareness programmes about libraries. Many of the current activities of the associations are rather elite in nature and probably not reaching the public at large. I think, in addition to what they are doing, these kinds of events increase the utility of libraries. -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inauguration of West Bengal Public Library Network Portal
by JAYASRI SEN 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Dear moderator, Please post the information as stated below : On the eve of the Librarian's Day on 12th August, 2010, *West Bengal Public Library Network Portal *has been inaugurated by the Hon'ble Minister in Charge Dr. Debesh Das, Department of Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal at State Central Library, West Bengal. Dr. Soumendra Nath Bera, Hon'ble Minister of State, Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal was the Chief Guest. Hon'ble Minister of State, Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal presided over the function. The function was organized by the Directorate of Library Services and State Central Library, West Bengal in association with Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation. A seminar was also organized to mark the Birth Day of S R Ranganathan. The theme of the seminar was "Dissemination of Information through Public Libraries". The guest speakers of the Seminar were Prof. Amitabha Chatterjee, Shri Ramkrishna Saha and Dr. Partha Sarathi Mukhopadhyay. To have a look at the portal, please visit at * http://www.wbpublibnet.gov.in* It is claimed that the portal is the pioneer in Public Library Network in India. The viewers are welcome to send their comments for further improvements. Jayasri Sen District Library Officer, Howrah Mass Education Extension & Library Services, Government of West Bengal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Congrats to Dr. P. V. Konnur and Team
by Pandurang Konnur 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Dear Friends I thank all the Librarian fraternity of Bangalore for having supported the cause of *“Walk to the book – March to the Library”. *I was overwhelmed by the support extended by all of you specially the younger Librarian friends made this event a grand success. This gives us a message that, we the professional Associations are lacking in organizing and using the young librarians for the professional activities. I along with my other sister Association office bearers shall take this message seriously and start working jointly for the common cause of the profession. In the next years to come we shall make it as a festival of Librarians and create and awareness among the public at large. I thank all those (Professional Associations’ office bearers) who worked meticulously and were responsible for the success of this march. I request all the Librarian friends to come forward and enroll your membership to *KARNATAKA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) *and attend the general body meeting of the KALA in a big number. Please come forward to take up the responsibility of KALA by submitting your nominations for different positions in the forth coming elections. *Until and unless we transfer the administration and management of our Associations to the younger generation Librarians, our Associations will suffer from lack of leadership.* Let all the senior professionals stand aside and support the Association from the back and help the new generation Librarians to take up the responsibility of building Associations. *I also wish to give a call to all the professionals to leave all their personal work and join your hands to Associations when it comes to exhibition of our unity.* With very many thanks and regards, -- Dr.P.V.Konnur President, IALA Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jnanabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sathya <sathya19(a)gmail.com> Date: Aug 13, 2010 8:28 AM Subject: Fwd: [LIS-Forum] Congrats to Dr. P. V. Konnur and Team To: Pandurang Konnur <konnur(a)bub.ernet.in> Konnur Congrats! on the Congrats! It was a show everybody was waiting to happen and felt happy. The desire to have and be part of an "Identity" is at the heart of the growth of human civilizaaton. LISP is a noble identity, though less historic than legal and medical Sathya ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: suruli nathi <surulinathi(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 9:44 AM Subject: [LIS-Forum] Congrats to Dr. P. V. Konnur and Team To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear sir we are very happy and congrates Dr. P. V. Konnur, University Librarian, Bangalore University and his team and Karnataka Library Professionals for celebrating Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Birth day in different way ( *"Walk to the Book - March to the Library".). *Sure it will make awareness to society about our professionals and about Dr. S. R. Ranganathan. Onbehalf of Library Professionals, -- With regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Librarian Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 Tamilnadu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two day Workshop on Conservation and Preservation of Archival Materials and Manuscripts
by anjali.sandesh 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Dear All, University of Mumbai Library, Department of Library and Information Science and Department of Sanskrit are jointly organising Two Day Workshop on* " CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS AND MANUSCRIPTS" on *24th and 25th August 2010 at D. N. Marshall Auditorium , Jawaharlal Nehru Library, Santacruz (E). Themes for the workshop are *Manuscript Preservation Concept - *Dr. Sushma Powdwal, University Librarian, SNDT Women's University *Microfilming as a method of Preservation- *Dr. Vivekananda Gopal, Curator, Saraswati Mahal Library , Tanjavur *Factors leading to Manuscript deterioration- *Ms. Amruta Natu, Bhandakar Oriental Research Institute, Pune *Preservation of Archival Records- *Ms. Madhuri Gharpure *Descriptive Cataloguing of manuscripts- *Dr. Neela Deshpande, Professor, D. L. I. Sc, University of Pune *Digitisation of Manuscripts as a preservation techniques- *Dr. Vivek Patkar, Freelance Research Scholar *Registration Fee* Hurry, Limited seats available. The registration fee for the workshop is Rs. 250 only. *For further details please contact* Dr. Gauri Mahulikar - Head, Dept. of Sanskrit on 9869105718 Dr. Uma Vaidya- Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit on 9820107397 Dr. Madhavi Narsalay, Dept. of Sanskrit on 9821347961 Prof. Vijaya Rajhans, Head and University Librarian, Dept. of Library and Information Science on 26528201 extn 39 Mrs. Sampada Jadhav, Dept. of Library and Information Science on 26528201 extn 39 Thanking you, Ms. Anjali S. Kale Assistant Librarian University of Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DY, AL & LA at Visvesvarya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (Maharashtra)
by Vinod Singh 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Dear Professionals Posts: 1. Deputy Librarian (15600-39100, AGP-8000): 1 (OBC) 2. Assistant Librarian (15600-39100, AGP-6000): 1 (OBC) 3. Library Assistant (5200-20200, GP-2000): 6 (UR-3, OBC-1, ST-2) Last date: Aug 25, 2010 Click for: Advertisement: http://www.vnit.ac.in/images/advt-nt-1.pdf Application form: http://www.vnit.ac.in/images/application%20form.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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Vacancy @ Bangalore
by js vijaya 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Dear All, Dear Sir/Madam Vacancy @ Centre For the Study of Culture and Society , Bangalore We are looking for ONE bright, dynamic candidate for the post of Library Assistant. Qualification required: M.L.I.Sc or B.L.I.Sc or D.L.I.Sc with a minimum of six months to one year experience Salary negotiable Skills required : Having a knowledge of library house keeping activities-DDC Classification, Cataloguing, Accessioning, Bibliography Good Communication skillsKnowledge on Library software’s:- Open/ CustomizedKnowledge on MS-OfficeKnowledge on Internet based searching and E-resourcesShould be a Team playerWilling to work till 7 P M on weekdays Knowing of Kannada language is an added advantage No TA/DA is admissible for the interview The absorbed candidate will have an exposure to all modern techniques of maintaining a good management library with hands on experience Selected candidates only will be called for the interview and no correspondence is entertained Kindly send your resumes to the below mentioned e-mail address with in 20th Aug 2010. librarian(a)cscs.res.in Regards Vijayalakshmi J S Librarian Centre For the Study Of Culture and Society No. 827, 29th Main Road, Poornaprajna HBCS Layout Uttarahalli, BANGALORE - 560 061 Tel ph No:91-080-26423266/67/68 website: www.cscs.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sirkazhi Public library to be named after SR Ranganthan
by Subbiah Gunasekaran 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Sirkazhi Public library to be named after SR Ranganthan PTI Nagapattinam (TN), Aug 12 (PTI) The public library in Sirkazhi in the district would get a new building at a cost of Rs 20 lakh and named after S R Ranganathan, a native of the town who is regarded as Father of library science in India. Stating this at Librarians' Day celebrations here, District Collector C Munianathan today said through his innovative research on library science, S R Ranganathan attained world fame and was regarded as the greatest librarian of the 20th century. "He is a pioneer in library movement and is the proponent of the famous 'five laws of library science', he said adding that Ranganathan was a genius mathematician as well. Ranganathan was born at Ubayavedantam village near Sirkazhi and his birthday is observed as Librarians' Day in all the libraries in the district, he said. Stating that there were 98 public libraries in the district, the Collector said a total of 8.24 lakh people have utilised the library services last year. The 98 libraries have ov! er 12 lakh books, he said. http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/sirkazhi-public-library-to-be-na… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Head, ISRO Satellite Centre Library appointment reg.
by Subudhi KSP 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Dear sir, Smt.S.Radhika, Scientist/Engineer SF, ISRO Satellite centre, Bangalore-17 has been appointed as Head, Library and Documentation Division, consequent upon the superannuation of Smt.K.Usha. *For any correspondence Smt.S.Radhika can be contacted at the following address*: Smt.S.Radhika, Head, Library & Documentation Division, ISRO Satellite Centre, Govt.of India, Dept.of Space HAL Airport Road, Vimanapura P.O, Bangalore-560017 Phone: 080-25084451 080-25084379 Tel Fax:080-25084476 Email: sradhika(a)isac.gov.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Immediate Vacancy @ Library RBEI
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D) 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Dear Sir, For Circulation: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Position: Project Trainee (PT) at K-Centre & Information Services, Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd (RBEI), Bangalore. Location: RBEI, Bangalore.(off The Forum Mall, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bangalore) About K-Centre: RBEI K-Centre & Information services is an automated Library and provides Library & Information services to 6,000 users. Its collection includes Printed(Books, Journals etc) and electronic media ( e-Journals, e-books, Digital Library, Subscription to databases etc). Educational Qualification: * BLISc or any other degree with Library & Information Science as an optional paper/specialized (Full time) or Diploma in Library Science (Full time) Essential Skills: * Fluency in English (Written & Spoken). * Computer skills: Proficient in/hands on experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook). Internet Search. Desirable skills: Hands on experience with Libsys software or any other library automation software. HTML Salary & Term: As per the industry standard (Par with the salary of PTs at the Library of IT companies). On contract basis ( min 1year and can be extended further based on the candidate's performance). Interested candidates may send their resume to the following e-mail ID on or before 18/08/2010 E-mail: emmanuel.ec(a)in.bosch.com Address: Emmanuel E.C K-Centre, Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd, # 123, Industrial Layout , Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bangalore -95 Ph.No: 080 66571497 or 66574575 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wish You Happy Librarians Day
by MAHESH ATCHI 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

I am A.MAHESH, Librarian, CMT (Center for Management & Technology), Visakhapatnam and Wish You Happy Librarians Day. I feel very proud of to choose this field. Because This is one of the Best field to serve the society in the part of National Development by providing Knowledge & various services in the Library. On Behalf of our CMT (Center for Management & Technology) and other Group of Alwar Das Colleges & My own I congratulate you to all by providing best services in your library & hope to continue as much as you can do. -- A. MAHESH Librarian CMT (Center for Management & Technology) Visakhapatnam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats to Dr. P. V. Konnur and Team
by suruli nathi 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Dear sir we are very happy and congrates Dr. P. V. Konnur, University Librarian, Bangalore University and his team and Karnataka Library Professionals for celebrating Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Birth day in different way ( *"Walk to the Book - March to the Library".). *Sure it will make awareness to society about our professionals and about Dr. S. R. Ranganathan. Onbehalf of Library Professionals, -- With regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Librarian Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 Tamilnadu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Position in Corporate Archives Cell
by VarshaJ＠wockhardtin.com 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Dear LIS Professionals, Application are invited for following post. Interested candidates please forward their updated resume to varshaj(a)wockhardtin.com latest by 17th August 2010. Executive-Corporate Archives Cell Digitization of statutory documents Maintaining and updating databases of statutory documents Managing the alert system for database Co-ordination with various related departments/ plant locations/ hospital locations as single point contact for archival. Updating and maintenance of Digital Asset Management System (Cumulus) with Press clippings, Photographs, Videos etc Qualification: Masters in Library & Information Science Experience: 2-6 years Skills: Lotus Notes, Database management skills, Tech savvy, Conversant with digitizing techniques Compensation: Best in the industry Location Mumbai Regards, Varsha Joshi Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Please Visit our Corporate Web Site www.wockhardt.com --------------------- Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Information transmitted by this E-MAIL is proprietary to Wockhardt Ltd. and/ or its Group Companies and/or,its Customers and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Happy Librarians' Day
by SN Chari 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

Dear All, " WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY LIBRARIANS' DAY" New Laws of Librarianship:  Libraries serve humanity. Respect all forms by which knowledge is communicated. Use technology intelligently to enhance service. Protect free access to knowledge. Honor the past & create the future. — Michael GORMAN (American Libraries 9/95)   Ranganathan's Five Laws:  Books are for use.  Books are for all; or Every reader his book.  Every book its reader.  Save the time of the reader.  A library is a growing organism.  — Shiyali Ramamrita RANGANATHAN (1892-1972) With best regards, S N Chari ICSSR-NASSDOC 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi - 110001. +919810785801 http://libercafe.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: NATIONAL SEMINAR ON MANAGEMENT OF OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

From: hannah sunitha <hannah_sunitha(a)yahoo.co.in> Subject: NATIONAL SEMINAR ON MANAGEMENT OF OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES Date: Wednesday, 11 August, 2010, 18:12 Dear Colleagues, The Department of Library and Information Science, Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women, Maredpally, Secunderabad, AP is proposing to organize UGC sponsored National Seminar in collaboration with the Academy of Library Science and Documentation on " Management of Open Access Resources" from 19th to 21st November, 2010.. The sub themes for the Seminar are - Growth and development of Open Access. - Impact of Open Access in Information Storage and Retrieval. - Open Access and Collection Development in Libraries. - Users approach to Open Access Resources. - Issues relating to publication of Open access resources. - Open Access – International Scene. - Open Access in Indian libraries. - Open Access and Copyright. Call for Papers: Papers on any of the sub themes are invited as per the following specifications. Language: English. Line Spacing: 1.5 Font Type: Arial Font Size: 12 Last date to receive Papers : 15th September, 2010 Papers may be sent to the following address or Email: Dr.K.H.Sunitha Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women Maredpally Secunderabad – 500026 Andhra Pradesh Email: oar_kgcw(a)yahoo.com Looking forward to your valuable contribution to the Seminar. Dr.K.H.Sunitha Organising Secretary Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PGDLIM:Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management
by Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

Dear Moderator, Please share the following information among the members of the forum. --------------------------------------- Dear Professional Friends, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is happy to announce the launch of an innovative applied programme “Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management”. This is a one year, two semester dual mode programme which uses contact classes as well as online learning management system MOODLE. This programme is aimed at creating trained manpower to handle digital libraries and electronic resources. There is a burgeoning need for trained librarians in the light of national priorities like National Mission on Education through Information and Communication technology (NME-ICT) and National Knowledge Commission (NKC). This PGDLIM will equip librarians with skills of digital library and information management to play a bigger role in their organizations. Application Form can be downloaded from website www.tiss.edu Last date for application is 7th September 2010. Please visit www.tiss.edu for downloading a prospectus or feel free to write to or call us. Thanking you, DR. MUTTAYYA KOGANURAMATH M.A.; M.L.I.S; M.Sc.I.M (Shefield, UK); Ph.D UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, P.B. No.8313, Deonar, MUMBAI - 400 088 INDIA Tel: 91-22-25513350( Direct) and 91-22-25525281 Mobile: 91-9967570481/ 9223581494 Fax: 91-22-25525050 Email: muttayya@tiss. edu;koganuramath@ rediffmail. com URL: www.tiss.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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