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Membership form of Indian Library Association (ILA)
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Professionals Greetings !!! You may please download the Membership form of Indian Library Association (ILA) from http://ilaindia.net/Membership%20-%20ILA.html -- Kind regards. Rajesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear All, The point raised by Ghani is not only the example of malpractices in LIS there are several other heart burning examples which forced me to develop HDLS at http://lishelp.ning.com to raise our voices against such type of issues. But the major thing is who will take initiave for such type of bad activities although we have lot of powers given by our constitution like RTI Act, Human Rights, Consumer forum etc. I simply wanted to say we must use such type of powers to reduce the shortcomings if you can't then let me know in details i will raise the questions under RTI without disclosing your identity. Message: 6 Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:43:14 +0300 From: raiyan ghani To: lis-forum Subject: [LIS-Forum] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to dojob abroad on the name of data collection? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" * **Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection?* Dear LIS professionals Greetings!!! As we are aware that UGC is the highest governing body to ensure high quality education in India. The way UGC has come up with research funds, is no doubt appreciative at every account. Every central university is bound to follow the norms of UGC Act/Ordinances/ Rules and Regulation. For each sect within the university, UGC has its own norms and regulations. *So keeping all the UGC Act/Circulars/Rules and Regulation in concern, the question arise after seeing the current trend that does UGC allow a research scholar of a central university to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection? * We have been going through lot of posting on this forum in regard to the improvement and trends of LIS, as well as its a hot topic in this forum to change the current scenario of the LIS. The question at this hour is that researchers are the pillars and path to come up with new innovation to their respective fields. But, it seems to be a trend in the university and specially in library science department producing fake researcher who never ever paid heed to their research and being awarded a doctorate degree by the end of their duration confined by UGC. Is this type of researcher will bring change who had their thesis copied by some one else, doing job abroad and their guide working on his/her behalf, deceiving the department and enjoying other monetary benefits on the name of data collection, paying a hefty amount to the supervisor of his/her income. I will be pleased to hear the answer to my question on this forum specially by senior academicians of LIS profession, experts of LIS profession, serving current and ex LIS member professionals to UGC and from all who want to improve the scenario of LIS profession. * * Thanks With regards, Syed Raiyan Ghani. Program Coordinator Applied Engineering Management Program-KSU (Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri - USA) A proud Alumini of DRTC, ISI Bangalore. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award: Call for entries for 2011
by Atanu Garai 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Colleagues, Swedish government founded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) (http://www.alma.se) in the memory of renowned author Astrid Lindgren as the world's largest prize for children's and young adult literature, in 2002. The Award total is Swedish krona five million, presented every year to authors, illustrators, oral storytellers and those active in reading promotion work. Authors receive the award for their entire oeuvre, not for individual works. Illustrators and oral storytellers are also eligible to win the Award. The award may also be presented to persons or organizations working to stimulate reading by children and young adults. Only living persons may receive the award. The award winners are chosen by a jury with broad expertise in international children’s and young adult literature, reading promotion and children’s rights. The 12 members include authors, literary critics and scholars, illustrators and librarians. One member represents Astrid Lindgren’s family. To enhance the global aspect, every year the jury chooses institutions and organizations from around the world who may nominate candidates for the award. A common feature of the nomination bodies is that they have a good overview and knowledge of authors, illustrators, storytellers and reading promotion activities in their countries or language areas. In India, the nomination bodies are: Indian Section of IBBY Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC) Nehru House 4 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110 002 T/F: (9111) 2331 1095 E: info(a)awic.in W: www.awic.in Indian Journal of Library & Information Science Asharfi Lal, Editor-in-Chief Red Flower Publication Pvt. Ltd. 41/48, DSIDC, Pocket-2, Mayur Vihar Phase-I, Delhi 110091 T: (91 11) 65270068 E: wisindia(a)vsnl.net Atanu Garai Srijan Technologies E-65, Sixth Floor, Himalaya House, 23 K.G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 T: (91-11) 4358 0870/5, F: (91-11) 4358 0876 E: atanu(a)srijan.in Web: srijan.in The last date for submission of nomination to ALMA is 15 May 2010 to be considered for the 2011 Award. If you intend to submit your entries to me, you are advised to send a portfolio of your works to me by 7 May 2010, preferably by email. Best regards, Atanu Garai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call For Paper
by arjun k 03 May '10

03 May '10

International Journal of Library Science www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/ Call for Papers Dear Colleague, Papers are invited for the International Journal of Library Science (IJLS). The IJLS is a peer-reviewed journal, published refereed, well-written original research articles, and studies that describe the latest research and developments in the area of library Science and information. This is a broad-based journal covering all branches. It's also published interdisciplinary research. The areas of interest include but are not limited to: · Education for librarianship · Information policy · Information communication technologies (ICT's) · Information Society · Equity of Access · Sustainability and ICT's · Children's Internet Protection Act · Censorship · Information explosion · Information literacy · Government Information · Decreased funding for established libraries · Copyright · Intellectual property rights · Intellectual freedom · Digital divide · Open access (publishing) · Patriot Act · Public lending right · Slow fires · Serials crisis · Current digital/scanning technologies · Remote Access An original and unpublished manuscripts can be sent to the publisher via e-mail at: cangaley(a)yahoo.com and a copy to cpublib[at]gmail.com . Sincerely, -- With regards Arjun Associate Editor (International Journal of Library Science) & System Administrator (Automation Program) Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab,Patiala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, One of my library user has urgently required following article from the below source journals for his research work. It would be highly appreciated if you arrange to send either hard or soft copy of these article to us. 1. Journal Title: The Down, July 1897 pages 132 - 136 2. Journal Title: The Day in India, December 1889 pages 13 - 15 -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [oadl] Fwd: EPT Blog posting
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 May '10

02 May '10

Friends: Here is a message from Ms Barbara Kirsop of EPT (Electronic Publishing Trust for Development, UK). Please send your success stories in implementing and benefiting from open access. Dear All, I have just sent the following posting to EPT Blog, after discussions with Leslie, Arun and Iryna Kuchma (eIFL). The idea is to try to collect personal stories of how OA has assisted researchers in the developing world. Sometimes a personal story speaks louder than an essay! Please let any of your contacts know that we would like to hear from them if they have an OA-story to tell. Thanks, Barbara. (Barbara Kirsop, EPT) ============================================================ Please send us your OA stories as your contribution to OA week!<http://epublishingtrust.blogspot.com/2010/04/please-send-us-your-oa-stories…> <http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8-6aDVnNC_0/S9rl80WIH4I/AAAAAAAAAF0/5Axc2zu2kuI/s…> *Open Access Week* will hit the research communities worldwide from October 18th – 24th, 2010! Here is the OA Week web site <http://www.oaweek.org/>that will tell you what is going to happen and what you can do to help. To spread information to developing and emerging regions on the value of OA to research and economic development we need to make a lot of noise this week. We need to tell others how free access to research, or distribution of their own research through OA, has changed their work or their career for the better. Here is a request: can you send EPT any stories you can share that show how OA has advanced your work. Has it lead to new contacts? Has it lead to new research partnerships and publications? Has it made you think about the importance of getting your research findings into the global community to help resolve global problems? Has it helped your own career? Has it put your organisation on the global map? Please tell EPT about any developments that have been brought about by your knowledge or participation in Open Access. Send your stories (no more than 300 words please) to EPT <ept(a)biostrat.demon.co.uk>. You can also add short experiences as a Comment to this Blog. We will collate the best stories and make them widely known so that others will be encouraged. Write to us with your OA-stories and help the progress of research! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by sckumaresan 02 May '10

02 May '10

Dear All, One of our faculty wants the below mentioned article for her research, if any of you are subscribing the journal or the database in your library, please send me a soft copy of the same. Dyeing of solvent pretreated polyesters, Journal of society of dyers & colourists Volume-113, issue 5-6 pages 178-181, wiley interscience. Thanks & Regards Kumaresanl S.C.Kumaresan Head Librarian Academic Bridge Program Qatar Foundation Doha, Qatar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Trainee
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 02 May '10

02 May '10

Dear Sir, Please arrange to post this message to the attention of all LIS graduates. Sincerely, Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod needs two Library Trainees for its Library. The qualification required is BLISc/MLISc (preferably MLISc). The selection will be based on the interview and practical test. The selected candidates will get a stipend of Rs. 5000/- per month. The training period will be one year. Those who are interested may attend the walk-in-interview and practical test with all original certificates on 12th May 2010 at 11am at Central University Office at Nayanmarmoola, Kasaragod. -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library blog at: www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article full text request - Reg
by chandra shekar 01 May '10

01 May '10

Moderator kindly post this request. Dear All If any body having full text of below one, kindly arrange on urgent. Its a great help for me. Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs August 2003, Vol. 12, No. 8 : Pages 1413-1421 Cinacalcet HCl: a calcimimetic agent for the management of primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism Nora Franceschini, Melanie S Joy, Abhijit Kshirsagar (doi: 10.1517/13543784.12.8.1413) Regards G. Chandrashekar Librarian APLRC- Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moodle Online Professional Development Workshop
by Dr. Indira Koneru 01 May '10

01 May '10

Dear Professionals, If you wish to develop MOODLE (Online Course Management System) skills, here is the Professional Development Opportunity. The first Moodle for Teachers Beginner Workshop (M4T-B1) is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2010. The aim of the M4T-B online workshop is to help you learn and teach basic Moodle concepts in an international multi-cultural learning environment. M4T-B requires participants to be active at least 5 hours a week on theoretical and practical aspects of online learning (individually and in teams). M4T-B will include asynchronous (via the Moodle) and synchronous (via WiZiQ) components. This workshop has a one time registration fee of US$39 to cover costs. This 4 week facilitated workshop will cover the following topics: Week 1: Getting Started. Select a Moodle activity and join your team. Learn how to navigate, view & change course settings, profile options, work with files & folders, access and use editing tools. Week 2: Moodle Resources. Learn how to add a label, compose a webpage, link to a web site and link to a file. Research and learn about your selected Moodle activity. Week 3: Moodle Activities. Develop a learning module with example activities and resources to teach team members how to create and use your selected Moodle activity. The 10 Moodle activities are: assignments, chat, choice, forums, glossary, hot potatoes quiz, journal, survey, wiki, workshop. Week 4: Learn & Share. Complete the other learning modules developed by your team to Learn how to create and use other Moodle activities. Share your learning experience with all course participants. For further details, follow http://www.integrating-technology.org Regards, Indira _________________________________________________________________ The amazing world in sharp snaps http://news.in.msn.com/gallery/archive.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TCS interview -reg:
by kannan satheesan 01 May '10

01 May '10

Dear all, This is with reference to my previous posting regarding T.A. reimbursement by TCS. I feel dejected as, later on i came to understand it was a delay in reimbursing it. Kannan S. Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NRI develops chip to contain entire library
by Ramakant Navghare 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

To, Dear All, An Indian-American scientist has developed a computer chip that can store an unprecedented amount of data - enough to hold an entire library. The new chip stems from a breakthrough in the use of nanodots, or nanoscale magnets, and represents a significant advance in computer-memory technology. "We have created magnetic nanodots that store one bit of information on each nanodot, allowing us to store over one billion pages of information in a chip that is one square inch," says Jay Narayan, professor of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Narayan, a product of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, conducted the study. The breakthrough is that these nanodots are made of single, defect-free crystals, creating magnetic sensors that are integrated directly into a silicon electronic chip. These nanodots, which can be made uniformly as small as six nanometres in diameter, are all precisely oriented in the same way - allowing programmers to reliably read and write data to the chips, an NCSU release said. A nanometre is the billionth of a metre. The chips themselves can be manufactured cost-effectively but the next step is to develop magnetic packaging that will enable users to take advantage of the chips - using something, such as laser technology, that can effectively interact with the nanodots. The research was presented at the Materials Research Society Spring Meeting in San Francisco. -- Thank You, Regards, Ramakant Amar Navghare (M.L.I.Sc/NET) Administrator, Knowledge Management --------------------------------------------------------- KPMG Lodha Excellus Apollo Mills Compound, N. M. Joshi Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011. Tel +91 (22) 30902268 Fax +91 (22) 39896000 ---------------------------------------------------------- email : ramakant.navghare(a)gmail.com Skype ID :ramakant.amar.navghare Mob. No. : +91 09324564183 Mobile Website : http://wapamama.net/ramakant/ Personal Blog : www.ramakantnavghare.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ramakant(a)kpmg.com www.in.kpmg.com --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium 1 (2009 2011 )
by DRTC - General 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 DRTC Colloquium 1 (2009 2011) Web 2.0 and its implications for Libraries ABSTRACT The nature of the World Wide Web has changed dramatically in the past decade. Web 2.0, as we now know the web, does more than just allow a user to retrieve information - it has become a powerful medium that facilitates interactivity, collaborative work, and exchange of ideas. In this colloquium, we aim to explore the thinking behind Library 2.0 and its implementation - from user centred planning to the need for constant evaluation. This colloquium takes a look at how Web 2.0 technologies have changed the way libraries work, and also dissect concrete examples of Web 2.0 technologies at work in present day libraries. An attempt shall also be made to discuss features of Web 3.0. Facets Speakers Introduction Debayan De Blogs & Wikis Sudipta Biswas Social Networking Alka Rani Singh Synchronous messaging, streaming media, tagging Abhinav Kumar Singh RSS Feeds and mashups Shashi Bhushan Prasad Conclusion Amit Kumar Sarangi Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 5th May, 2010 Time: 02:00 p.m. All are cordially invited Dr.M. Krishnamurthy (Colloquium co-ordinator) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Best wishes to Dr.K.S.Dinesh, Deputy Librarian, IIT-Rupar (Punjab).
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Dear Sir/Madam We are happy to inform you that, Dr.K.S.Dinesh previously working as Librarian at Nagarjuna College of Engineering, Bangalore and Vice-President and founder Member of AKELPA has been appointed as Deputy librarian of Indian Institute of Technology, Rupar, Punjab (IIT-Rupar) and reported on 19--04-2010. We the AKELPA Members (All Karnataka Engineering College Library Professionals Association) Wish him all the success in his future. With Best Wishes. Dr.K.R.Mulla General Secretory, AKELPA. -- Dr. K. R. Mulla Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Winner- SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

From: P K Jain [mailto:pkjain1310@gmail.com] Sent: Fri 4/2/2010 23:22 To: Harish Chandra Cc: kailash balani; Kyoko Sato; scott davidson; Debal Chandra Kar Subject: Winner- SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA Dear Dr. Harish Chandra It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of the 2010 SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Please confirm that you are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. On behalf of the Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. We all look forward to meeting you at the Conference in New Orleans. With regards P.K.Jain Chair-Award Committee Asian Chapter SLA -- P.K.Jain Librarian Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410 Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com pkjain(a)iegindia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats to Winner- SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Wan-Ching (Renee), Wu It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of the 2010 SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Christina de Castell from B&F Division will let you know the details and the specific day and time of the award presentation to you once this has been determined. Please confirm that you are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. On behalf of the Asian Chapter Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. We all look forward to meeting you at the Conference in New Orleans. Regards P.K.Jain Chair-Award Committee Asian Chapter SLA -- P.K.Jain Librarian Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410 Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com pkjain(a)iegindia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation to P K Babbar for SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 11:28 PM, P K Jain <pkjain1310(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear Mr. Parveen Babbar > > It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner > of the 2010 SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, > SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many > applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. > > This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association > Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Please confirm that you > are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New > Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. > > On behalf of the Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt > congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. > > > With regards > > P.K.Jain > > Chair-Award Committee > > Asian Chapter SLA > > -- > P.K.Jain > Librarian > Institute of Economic Growth > University of Delhi Enclave > DELHI- 110007. India > Ph. 91-11-27667463 > Fax: 91-11-27667410 > Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 > E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com > pkjain(a)iegindia.org > -- Parveen Babbar Assistant Librarian Library & Documentation Division IGNOU, Maidan Gargi, Delhi-110068 Mb -9013358771, Ph 91-011-29751905 (O) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

----- Forwarded by Debal Chandra Kar/LIC/DEL/TERI on 04/30/2010 08:31 AM ----- From: Sheila Rosenthal <slr(a)sei.cmu.edu> To: Shantanu Ganguly <sganguly67(a)gmail.com> Date: 04/21/2010 08:59 PM Subject: CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD Dear Shantanu Ganguly, It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of The 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD The award will be in the amount of $2000 to cover the costs of attending the 2010 SLA Annual Conference (conference registrations, hotel lodging, economy return airfare to New Orleans, LA and other related costs). Your Award will be presented to you at the Science-Technology Annual Business Meeting and Awards Breakfast at the SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Post award requirements include writing a brief article (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference experience for the November 2010 SciTech News. You will also be asked to serve on the Science-Technology and Engineering Division Awards Committee the following year in order to provide for the continuity and enthusiasm of this award. It is essential that you immediately begin to apply for any necessary travel documents, including a passport and visa to travel to the United States, if you do not already possess them. As you know, if you do not receive the necessary documents you will not be able to travel to the US. If you need any other documents from the Special Libraries Association besides this letter, please advise us, and we will provide them to you. We would appreciate that you acknowledge by return e-mail that you will attend the SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA from 13-16 June 2010, and also agree to fulfill the other commitments associated with this Award. Kindly also include a photo of yourself in jpg. We look forward to meeting you at the conference and joining you in some of the events. CONGRATULATIONS! Sincerely, Sheila L. Rosenthal, Awards Chairman S&T Division -------------------- Sheila L. Rosenthal Manager of Library Services Senior Librarian Software Engineering Institute 4500 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 Phone: (412) 268-7846 Fax: (412) 268-5758 Email: slr(a)sei.cmu.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] opportunity of MBA degree for library and
by राज कुमार 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Vikash, That's a good query. Young LIS professionals must explore some new emerging areas for good job opportunities in corporate world rather than being a traditional librarian. As per your query, if someone get an MBA degree than he can enter into corporate. Because the LIS professionals are known expert in information searching and retrieval. Few challenging roles are as below: 1. Knowledge Management- Knowledge Manager/Knowledge Scientist/Knowledge Specialist 2. Business Information Research- Research Associate/Business Analyst 3. Research and Analytics- Research Associate/Research Analyst 4. Market Research-Research Associate/Research Analyst All the above four fields require good skills in information searching, organizing, analyzing and reporting. Such Business and market research reports are used by the top management of corporations to take strategic decisions. Regards Raj Kumar -- DISCLAIMER: This E-Mail may contain Confidential Information and is meant for the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error and are not the intended recipient/s, kindly notify me at rjkyadav(a)gmail.com and then delete this e-mail immediately from your system. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail, its contents or its attachment/s other than by its intended recipient/s is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Internet Communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be delayed, intercepted, corrupted, lost, or contain viruses. I do not accept any liability for any errors, omissions, viruses or computer problems experienced by any recipient as a result of this e-mail. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KOHA library software - seminar & workshop
by CISSR CISSR 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear ALL Sub : Library Software KOHA -- Intensive Training & Workshop Respected Sir / Madam We are glad to inform you that one day Stat Level Seminar on OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT and Three days National Workshop / Hands – on – Training on FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA are being organized by The Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR), a registered LIS R n D Institution and a group of young and aged Jadavpurian, from May 17 – 20, 2010 at Jadavpur University Main Campus, in collaboration with Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Department of Library & Information Science, Institute for Open Technology and Applications (a society under Dept. of IT, Govt. of W.B.) and other reputed organization. In this connection we would request you kindly to depute your LIBRARIAN / LIS Professionals from your reputed institution to attend the Hands - on - Training / Workshop & Seminar ( 17 - 20 May, 2010 ). We are sure that this intensive training will be great help for library software selection / procurement / installation to your LIBRARY as well as gathering knowledge to your LIBRARIAN to expedite the library services of your institution. We would be glad if you kindly make it convenient to be present on the occasion to encourage the organizers, participants and other guests. The Workshop & Seminar brochure along with the Registration form is enclosed herewith as attachment. *( Pl. See the website : www.cissr.webs.com )* Thanking You. Yours sincerely SUBHENDU GHOSHAL Organising Secretary on behalf of KOLIS 2010, Seminar & Workshop Advisory Committee, Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre , Jadavpur University, Kolkata K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *One Day* STATE LEVEL SEMINAR on “FREE & OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT ’’ ( 17th May 2010 ) & *Three Days* NATIONAL WORKSHOP on ‘‘ FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA ’’ ( 18 – 20 May, 2010 ) Venue : Jadavpur University Main Campus Dr. Triguna Sen Auditorium -- Alumni Association Bldg. ( Beside Central Library ), 3 No. Gate, JU Post Office *Organized by* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR) *In Collaboration with* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre Department of Library & Information Science, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Institute for Open Technology & Application (IOTA) *Website* www.cissr.webs.com www.iotawb.org *Address for Communication* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, 2nd Floor JUTA Building ( Opposite TEQIP Building ) Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700 032 Phone : 033 2414 6093 * * *E-mail* cissr.k(a)gmail.com or jufossrc(a)gmail.com *Contact Persons* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 990 34 38 32 9 / Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR & WORKSHOP* Are seriously considering to implementing Koha Are looking to play as an expert / active techno Librarian role in Koha implementation Are looking to install, develop database - IR and maintain Koha on their own Are to build up a Forum of KOHA users in West Bengal to support its sustainable usage and development Are to introduce and spread the UBUNTU - LINUX – KOHA operating system to the LIS professionals *ABOUT KOHA* Enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality Dual Database Design utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types Library Standards Compliance ensures interoperability between Koha and other systems Web-based Interfaces platform-independent solution Free/Open Source distributed under the General Public License (GPL) No Vendor Lock-in obtain support or development services from the best available source *SOME OF THE KOHA USERS / EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN WEST BENGAL* 1. West Bengal University of Technology 2. Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation ( RRRLF ) 3. Jadavpur University Food Tech. & Bio-Chem. Engg, Dept. Library 4. Burdwan University Lib. & Inf. Sc.Dept. *KOHA SUPPORT IN WEST BENGAL* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research ( C I S S R ) Web. : www.cissr.webs.com E-Mail : cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Pragati Bandhu Sarkar - 9433890116 ; e-mail - pragatiscl(a)gmail.com *COURSE CONTENT* Concept of FOSS, KOHA Total Management, Linux Desktop handling, Ubuntu, MARC 21, AACR 2R outlines, Online Free Web Resource Management *RESOURCE PERSONS* Experts / Teachers / Koha Developers from Burdwan University, Jadavpur University, CISSR and other reputed institutions. *TENTATIVE SCHEDULE* *Seminar : 17th May 2010* Inauguration Pannel Discussion Paper presentation *Workshop : 18 – 20 May, 2010* Installation of KOHA, Linux Operating System by UBUNTU, Customization and Configuration of KOHA Software, Demonstration of all Modules like Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Serial Control, Circulation & OPAC, AACR 2R Outlines, Introduction to MARC 21, Multilingual Support in KOHA, import feature in KOHA etc. * REGISTRATION* Registration will be based on first come first basis. Kindly send the duly filled registration form along with DD in favour of the Centre for Information Studies & Social Research payable at Kolkata before 12th May, 2010. Please send an email to cissr.k(a)gmail.com or jufossrc(a)gmail.com . Selected participants would be intimated by an email. Fees for seminar only (17th May 2010) Rs. 20.00 only For Workshop / Hands – on – Training ( 18 – 20, May 2010 ) Rs. 1600.00 only NOTE : Concession for current BLIS / MLIS students (other than employee) in the Workshop Rs. 600.00 (Maximum no. 5) Registration fee for Seminar participants covers folder, Koha material, certificate, lunch , etc. Registration fee for workshop participants covers bag, course material, CD, certificate, lunch, etc. Any one can join the seminar or workshop separately or both. No TA / DA will be provided for seminar and Workshop participation. ( See Contact below ) *ACCOMODATION* Accommodation charges will be extra and based on the guest house / hotels tariff rates wherein the accommodation will be provided. Kindly inform us about your interest within 10th May 2010. *PARTICIPANTS* Working LIS professionals and Students from various Universities / Colleges and Public and other Libraries. IT faculty and software professionals deeply attached with the Academia, Government and NGOs Library and Information Centre in India . *INTAKE* 25 ( Twenty five only) *CONTACT PERSON* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 ; e-mail - jufossrc(a)gmail.com *REGISTRATION FORM* Name ………………………………………………………………..…………… Designation ……………………………..…………………………………….………… Qualification ( For students only ) … ……………………………………………………… Institution / Organization ……………………………………………………… Address for Communication …………………………………………………………… …. …….…………………………………………....………. …………………………………………………………… E-mail ……………………………………………................................. Telephone : Institution …….………………………………………………….. Mobile No …………………………………………………….. Details of Registration : Seminar only / Workshop & Seminar ( Tick Please ) Previously Enrolled & Fees paid …..…………………………... Spot Registration … …………………………………………… Remarks ( if any ) ……………………. ....………………………………………….. 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Re: [LIS-Forum] opportunity of MBA degree for library and information science professionals
by Shriram Pandey 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Mr. Vikash, This is reference to your query posted in LIS Forum. There are huge opportunity for the library professionals who has MBA. But MBA should be in IT or any other discipline which is related to he management of information systems etc not HR and Marketing. Recently I have seen many such vacancies like DELNET in which MBA +LIS degree was the essential qualification. Sky is not limit of those candidates having such degrees as lots of foreign Universities are cumming in india. Thanks, ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Rupa Ki Nangal, Post: Sumel, Via: Jamdoli Jaipur - 302 031, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Alternate E-mail: shriram(a)lnmiit.ac.in, ================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Joined as a Deputy Librarian at IIT Ropar
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Sir / Madam / Friends, It is my pleasure to inform you that I have been appointed as a Deputy Librarian to Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab. I have joined the Institute on 19th April 2010. My official address is as follows: Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 09779747902 09845102382. Thanking You Dinesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need help
by js vijaya 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear All, Is there rules/tabulation regarding the manpower versus number of books to handle the library. Vijayalakshmi J S e-mail:jsvijaya@yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Masters in European Studies and Management (MESM) course in Manipal
by Manjunath K 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear professional colleaues, Manipal University/Manipal Centre for European Studies and TAPMI, Manipal have launched a two years program " Masters in European Studies & Management". The course will bigin in August 2010 at Manipal. (http://www.manipal.edu/Institutions/EuropeanStudies/MCESManipal/Programmes/…) Last date for receipt of applications is 30th May 2010. Eligible candidates would be called for a Written Test on 26th June and Personal Interview on 27th June, 2010. The Program is scheduled to commence tentatively on August 02, 2010. Other details can be viewed in the Manipal University website www.manipal.edu<http://www.manipal.edu/>. You may also click on the link of TAPMI web-page : http://www.tapmi.edu.in/html/European-Studies-Mgmt.html It is likely that you or some of your friends may be interested in pursuing this program. I request you to kindly go through the details and forward this mail to your friends. Alternatively you may direct such enquiries to Prof. Chowdari Prasad at chowdarip(a)gmail.com<mailto:chowdarip@gmail.com> or chowdarip(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:chowdarip@tapmi.edu.in> Mob: 09242124642 Thanks and regards, Manjunatha ------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K, Chief Librarian, T.A. PAI Management Institute, PB No. 9, Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India +91 0820-2701105 (off) / 2575161(Res) manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:manjunath@tapmi.edu.in>; manjunathak(a)gmail.com<mailto:manjunathak@gmail.com> http://www.tapmi.edu.in ------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GOC rates?
by Library＠Arboretum.org.in 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear All, Please find below an extract from the following URL: http://fpbai.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------- THE FEDERATION OF PUBLISHERS' AND BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATIONS IN INDIA GOOD OFFICE COMMITTEE The Good Offices Committee is a voluntary organization formed to establish uniform terms of book supplies to libraries, and to ensure a fair working margin to booksellers and an efficient service to the libraries. The Committee meets at regular intervals and after taking into consideration the fluctuations in the currency rates decides on the rates of conversion governing sale of books and periodicals. These rates are widely circulated amongst the libraries all over India either directly or through booksellers. This helped to dispense with the need for a cumbersome procedure of inviting tenders for a diverse product like Books. It has not only facilitated procurement of books by libraries but has also helped book lovers and others to meet their requirement of books smoothly. The Good Offices Committee has been in existence for more than 30 years and a pattern for fixing exchange rates of currencies from time to time has been in existence all through. However, difficulty arose in working of the Good Offices Committee when a new team of office bearers of Indian Library Association (ILA) took over from April 2000. Since then, the Federation has been making all possible efforts to sort out the problem faced. Considering that revival of the GOC is necessary being in the interest of both the librarians and the book trade, the Federation recently took initiative once again and organized a meeting on 18th August 2007 at New Delhi at which 5 representatives from Indian Library Association and 5 representatives from the Federation side were present and discussed the GOC problem to find a way to resolve it. At the end of the meeting, it was agreed that, as a first step, either side would prepare a list of points in connection with revival of the GOC and intimate to the other side. As follow up, while the Federation communicated list of points from their side to President, ILA , list of points from ILA is awaited by us. It is hoped that the process initiated would lead to building up a happy relationship between the librarians and the book trade and pave the way for revival of the GOC. Pending resolution of the problem with the librarians, the Federation, in consultation with affiliated Associations as also important members of the trade, are presently announcing every month the Book industrys own conversion rates. --------------------------------------------------------------- May I request the ILA and LIS professionals to let us know the present status. Are the GOC Rates announced on the above website approved by the ILA? If NO, can we have some guidelines from the ILA on how to pay the booksellers without violating any provisions of GOI rules relating to audit and accounts. Many thanks in advance for all your help. Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Research Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dharma Vana Arboretum Administrative Office Plot 95/1, Phase 2 IDA Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051 Andhra Pradesh India Mobile: 93962 51106 Phones Direct +91 40 3911 4202 EPABX +91 40 3911 4200 Ext. 202 +91 40 2726 0801 Ext. 202 Fax +91 40 3911 4219 www.arboretum.org.in ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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