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Riki Krishnan - Men Behind the Scene
by Ratnakar Aspari 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

Kindly post the following message on Lis Forum Ratnakar New Delhi A great number of people work endlessly behind the scene helping those involved in publishing (both research papers and journals). These persons without any labelled qualifications from Library or Information fields still deserve to be called "Informtion Managers, Providers ec". One such person was Riki Krishnan working on the editorial staff of the journal "Current Science". After bravely fighting Cancer for more than fifteen months (during which time his work or enthusiam to collect archival material never diminished) Riki passed away on 19th March 2010. His contributions and qualities are best revealed by Prof. Balkaram in the editorial of Current Science (Vol.28, No.6, 25th March 2010, P731). http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/25mar2010/731.pdf Reading this should be an inspirtion for all those working in the informtion field. Ratnakar New Delhi _________________________________________________________________ The latest songs, trailers and more http://video.in.msn.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET Examination notification
by Paramanand 27 Mar '10

27 Mar '10

Dear LIS Professionals, UGC NET Examination Schedule is announced. Link : http://www.ugcneton line.in/ Thanking You Paramanand, MLISc; M Phil. Assistant Librarian, M. S. Ramaiah College of Law, Library and Information Center, New BEL Road, Bangalore-560054, Fax: 080-23601446, Phone No: 080-65708015, Cell No: 9844116650. Web site: - www.paramanandjh.webs.com E-Mail: paramanand.jh(a)gmail.com Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW! http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Information regarding Institutional Repository at IITs
by Shriram Pandey 27 Mar '10

27 Mar '10

Dear list members, I need information regarding Institutional Repository of various IITs. I am unable to find information related to Institutional repostory at. 1. IIT Gowahati 2. IIT Roorkee 3. IIT Madras If anyone have the information , please send the Name of repository , URL and Item type. Any help regarding the same, would be highly appreciated. PS: I request from the concerned person at IITs, to help me in this regard please. If they dont have IR , what is the status and plan to implement there? -- ================================================= 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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Lancet articles
by Lata Suresh 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

The following articles are required by one of our research scholar. Can somebody help me out to get a soft copy of the below mentioned articles. Thanks Lata Suresh 1. Health statistics now: are we making the right investments? J Ties Boerma, Sally K Stansfield 2. Towards good practice for health statistics: lessons from the Millennium Development Goal health indicators Christopher JL Murray 3. Interpreting health statistics for policymaking: the story behind the headlines Neff Walker, Jennifer Bryce, Robert E Black 4. From data to policy: good practices and cautionary tales Carla AbouZahr, Sam Adjei, Churnrurtai Kanchanachitra We would be highly obliged if these articles could be arranged in softcopy for academic purpose. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need details about Infotrac engineering collection from Swets.
by Badan Barman 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Respected forum members, Today morning, I come across the name of “Infotrac engineering collection” from Swets that provides access to 1161 full text journals at the cost of Rs. 52 thousand. Can anyone please provide details about it? I make a search over Internet, but unable to find details. So, if anyone is already subscribing to it, I will be glad to receive their views on that. Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, School of Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Mobile: +9198642-05166 Website: www.kkhsou.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Copyright for Librarians
by Shamprasad Pujar 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear Members, A very good online open curriculum on Copyright for Librarians. Please see the details in the forwarded e-mail. Regards, Dr S.M. Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ===================== -- Original Message -- From: "Teresa Hackett (eIFL)" <teresa.hackett(a)eifl.net> To: ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:22:15 +0000 Subject: [IFLA-L] Launch of "Copyright for Librarians" - an Online Open Curriculum on Copyright Law PRESS RELEASE March 24, 2010 Cambridge, Mass., and Rome, Italy Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society and eIFL.net Launch "Copyright for Librarians", an Online Open Curriculum on Copyright Law The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University today announced the launch of a new online, open access curriculum, Copyright for Librarians (http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/) developed in conjunction with eIFL.net. Copyright for Librarians aims to inform librarians about copyright law in general, as well as the aspects of copyright law that most affect libraries, especially those in developing and transition countries. Copyright law directly affects library services providing access to learning resources, scientific and research information, said Rima Kupryte, Director eIFL.net. Everyday librarians are managing information and responding to requests from students, academics, and members of the public. They are well placed to provide practical advice on topical copyright-related issues. This curriculum, which includes modules on the scope of copyright law, exceptions and limitations and managing rights, provides librarians from around the world with an opportunity to understand this important area of law. Librarians and their professional organisations play key roles in shaping national and international copyright policy and in protecting and promoting access to knowledge, said William Fisher, faculty director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, eIFL.net has created a crucial network of librarians in developing and transition countries. It is essential that the members of that network have the fullest possible understanding, not just of the current copyright laws, but also of the ways in which those laws could and should be interpreted and modified in the future. We hope that this curriculum will help to advance that understanding. Maximising access to educational and learning materials is critical for development in Africa, said Benson Njobvu, University of Zambia. Teaching students about legal information issues enhances the role of the librarian, preparing the next generation for a professional career in the digital age. We aim to produce librarians who will become well-informed advocates for access to knowledge. Copyright for Librarians is a valuable new resource that will help us to achieve our goal. The course materials of Copyright for Librarians nine modules organised into five different levels can be used as the basis for a self-taught course, a traditional classroom-based course, or as a distance-learning course. For more information and access to the course materials, visit: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/copyrightforlibrarians/ eIFL.net is grateful to the Ford Foundation for their support of the development of Copyright for Librarians. Further information: Rima Kupryte, Director eIFL.net Piazza Mastai 9 00153 Rome, Italy Tel: +(39)(06)5807216/17 E-mail: E-mail: info[at]eifl.net www.eifl.net Seth Young Communications Berkman Center for Internet & Society Harvard University Tel: +1.617.384.9135 E-mail: syoung[at]cyber.law.harvard.edu cyber.law.harvard.edu Notes for Editors eIFL.net is an independent non-profit organization with a global network spanning 46 developing ad transition countries and thousands of libraries. eIFL.net brings access to knowledge to library users in developing and transition countries by building capacity, supporting advocacy and helping to introduce new services for the user, as well as affordable access to e-resources. About the Berkman Center for Internet & Society The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is a research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. Founded in 1997, through a generous gift from Jack N. and Lillian R. Berkman, the Center is home to an ever-growing community of faculty, fellows, staff, and affiliates working on projects that span the broad range of intersections between cyberspace, technology, and society. More information can be found at cyber.law.harvard.edu. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Level Workshop on LMS - Inaugural and Valedictory Function
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Devanahalli, Bangalore, Cordially Invites You for the Inaugural and Valedictory Function of National Level Workshop on Learning Management Systems (LMS) Inaugural Function Prof. N. J. Rao, CEDT, IISc. Will be the Chief Guest Prof. K. S. Deshikachar Director, NES Will be the Guest of Honor Prof. H. S. Nanda Principal Will preside over the function Date: 26th March 2010, Time: 9:30 AM Valedictory Function Prof. Khaiser Nikam DLISc., University of Mysore Will be the Chief Guest Mr. Chaitanya Varma CEO, NES Will be the Guest of Honor Prof. H. S. Nanda Principal Will preside over the function Date: 27th March 2010 , Time:3:45 PM Venue: MBA Seminar Hall -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Organizing Secretary & Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Venkatagirikote, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.nagarjunaeducation.com - -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on LMS - Invitation for Inaugural and Valedictory Function
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Devanahalli, Bangalore, Cordially Invites You for the *Inaugural and Valedictory Function of * National Level Workshop on Learning Management Systems (LMS) *Inaugural Function* * * *Prof. N. J. Rao,* CEDT, IISc. Will be the Chief Guest *Prof. K. S. Deshikachar* Director, NES Will be the Guest of Honor *Prof. H. S. Nanda* Principal Will preside over the function *Date: 26th March 2010, Time: 9:30 AM * * * *Valedictory Function* * * *Prof. Khaiser Nikam* DLISc., University of Mysore Will be the Chief Guest *Mr. Chaitanya Varma* CEO, NES Will be the Guest of Honor *Prof. H. S. Nanda* Principal Will preside over the function *Date: 27th March 2010 , Time:3:45 PM * * * *Venue: MBA Seminar Hall* -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Organizing Secretary & Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Venkatagirikote, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.nagarjunaeducation.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Coaching Classes for the UGC NET
by JANARDHANA RAO A. N 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear All, Specialized Coaching Classes for the UGC NET Exam Aspirants. Classes for the Second batch targeting the 2010 June Exam, will commence on Second week of April 2010. Other details are as follows : Duration : 2 Months (approx) Schedule of Classes : Sundays & Other Holidays ; 10.00 am - 5.00 pm ; 4 Sessions of 1 hr. 30min. each Nature of Coaching : Lectures, Discussions, Tests & Model Exams Info Resources for Reference : Syllabus / Old Question Papers / Popular Texts & Guides / Question Bank with Answer Keys Papers to be covered : Papers II & III(with changed pattern and syllabus) Course Fee : Rs. 3000/- Payable in two installments (It Includes paper I & II) Paper I (optional )- Course Fee : Rs.1000/ Faculty : A Team of well qualified & experienced professionals with rich experience in teaching from Bangalore university and *DRTC.* For further details, please contact : Co-Ordinators Best Regards Janardhan Rao A.N Librarian M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Management Bangalore-560054 E-mail: jraoan(a)gmail.com Mallikarjuna,C Librarian RGCE hbmallikarjuna(a)yahoo.co.in>, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Podcasting activities in India
by bhagyashree sane 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear professionals, Our NIA Library is the first library in India to have 'Podcast Library since 2008' which is made available on our intranet. We do conduct training for the same. with regards, Bhagyashree J.Sane(Mrs.) Chief Librarian National Insurance Academy [www.niapune.com] 25, Balewadi, Baner Road, NIA PO Pune 411 045 INDIA Tel: 91 20 27204064 e-mail:bsane@niapune.com/bjsane@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need help for Periodical section
by hetal italiya 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

To The Moderator, FORUM Request you to kindly post the following on Forum Dear All LIS professionals & friends It would be highly appreciated you, if any one of you send me Performa of how to issue manually the library subscribed Periodicals, Magazines, Journals & Multimedia (CD/DVD’s) and what are the procedure of the periodical section -- Ms.Hetal G Italiya Library & Learning Center "Yogidham Gurukul" Rajkot - Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for for the posts of ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN in Karnatak University Dharwad
by Veeru 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Dear Professional, Posts of *ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN* in the *Karnatak University*Library/constituent colleges/Post Graduate Centers. *No of posts- 26* ** *For more details,* candidates may visit the *website www.kud.ernet.*in or contact the Dy.Registrar, DPAR Section, Karnatak University, Dharwad personally on any working day between 10.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. (On Saturdays between 10.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.) or on Phone No.0836-2215349 with regards Virupaksh BH LIM Trainee, NCSI/JRD Tata Memorial Library , IISc ,Bangalore-50012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Workshop on Social Network Analysis, April 7-9, 2010- Early Bird Registration Offer-Just One Day To Go !
by Roopa 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

International School of Information Management University of Mysore Workshop on Social Network Analysis April 7-9, 2010, Mysore Faculty: Prof. Kevin Crowston, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University ******** The Three days workshop on 'Social Network Analysis (SNA)' is organized by International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore during April 7-9, 2010. Context and relevance Social network analysis as a field of study is growing rapidly and in popularity. It is now evolving into a new paradigm across academia, business, industry, popular culture and folklore. It is both an approach and a tool to uncover and understand the hidden side of connections that drive certain phenomenon involving a network of human players. SNA is the technique of mapping and monitoring the relationships and flow of information/knowledge between individuals, teams, organizations, electronic devices, URLs and other interconnected entities. With the success of social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and Orkut with the masses, their influence on the group behavior and opinions are being increasingly felt every day. SNA has gained currency as an effective tool to study those invisible paths or lines that show the ties or links between people, organizations and phenomena themselves. It has been deployed to uncover and visualize hidden patterns in as diverse groups as academic communities to terrorists communities; as diverse phenomenon as correlating performance and creativity to who will be the next US president. SNA is since being perceived from being a suggestive metaphor to an analytic approach to a paradigm, with its own theoretical statements, methods, social network analysis software, and researchers. Workshop Objective . Introduce the audience to the goals and perspectives of network analysis. o Understanding of network data and issues related to collection, validity, visualization and mathematical/computer representation. o Methods of detection and description of structural properties such as centrality, cohesion, subgroups, cores, roles etc. . At the end of the course, the participants will be, o Able to examine data in 'social networks way' o Identify and formulate network analysis problems o Solve them using network analysis software and o Interpret the obtained results. Software tool used for analysis: Pajek - Program for Large Network Analysis Who should attend? Healthcare Professionals Social network analysis has been used in epidemiology to help understand how patterns of human contact aid or inhibit the spread of diseases such as HIV in a population. Information Managers The evolution of social networks can sometimes be modeled by the use of agent based models, providing insight into the interplay between communication rules, rumor spreading and social structure. Administrative Agencies SNA can also be an effective tool for mass surveillance - for example the analysis of social networks to determine whether or not a particular individual has criminal tendencies. Innovators/Change Managers Diffusion of innovations theory explores social networks and their role in influencing the spread of new ideas and practices. Change agents and opinion leaders often play major roles ispurring the adoption of innovations, although factors inherent to the innovations also play a role. Brand Managers It has been widely accepted that the social networking sites have tremendous influence on forming opinions about products/brand. An understanding of the nature and dynamics of social networking can be invaluable. Marketing Executives The digital marketing age has brought with it a plethora of options to market once products and services. Also, public opinion and reviews have never been taken more seriously than after the advent of social networking sites. An understanding of the network analysis and tools to simulate them can be precious. Academic Researchers Since every discipline in this world- social sciences, humanities, science and technology-involve human actors, SNA has gained currency as an effective research tool .The SNA paradigm offers a new and different set of concepts and analytic tools, beyond those provided by standard quantitative (particularly, statistical) methods About the Speaker: Kevin Crowston is a Professor of Information Studies at the Syracuse University since 1996. Prior moving to Syracuse, he taught for five years at the University of Michigan Business School. He received his A.B. (1984) in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) from Harvard University and a Ph.D. (1991) in Information Technologies from the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has articles and book chapters on IT and new organizational forms. His current research projects include the NSF sponsored "VOSS: Theory and design of virtual organizations for citizen science" and "Collaborative Research: CRI: CRD: Data and analysis archive for research on Free and Open Source Software and its development." He is visiting faculty @ ISiM. Registration Fee (Regular) : INR. 8000 Registration Fee (Academics) : INR. 6000 Registration Fee ( Students ) : INR. 2000 Early bird incentive: Discount of INR. 1000* * (if registered on or before March 25, 2010) Group Registration: 10% discount if 3 or more registrants from the same organization. (Not applicable for students ) Organized by International School of Information Management (ISiM) , University of Mysore, Mysore. Workshop Venue: International School of Information Management (ISiM) University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570006 For more details, please Contact: Mr. Jayanth Jagadeesh - 91 9663376680 Ms. Shweta - 91 9663317770 <http://www.isim.ac.in/snaworkshop/index.htm> http://www.isim.ac.in/snaworkshop/index.htm ********************************************* Thanks and regards, Roopa Project Assistant International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: office(a)isim.ac.in -- 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] Vacancy in Capgemini
by karunakar n 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

Capgemini loooking for a Librarian Experienece: 3 yrs Location: Bangalore Designation: Librarian Minimum 3 years of exp as a Librarian Interested candidates please sen your CV to vidya.iyer(a)capgemini.com Vidya Iyer| Capgemini | Mumbai, India People Relationship Management - Recruitment Office Direct +91 22 66421000 Extn: 2256032 -- Thanks and Regards, Karunakar.N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Assistant Librarian at Jaipuria Institute of Management - Noida
by nirlipta raj 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Applications are invited for the post of ‘Assistant Librarian’ at Library and Resource Centre of Jaipuria Institute of Management – Noida, a prominent Business school in India . *Essential Qualification:* Masters degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks. *Experience:* Applicant should have 3-5 years of working experience on responsible position, preferably in the libraries of business school or social science institutes AND well versed with computer applications in library system including open source software, Library Integrated Management Systems, etc. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/ Experience to “The Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, A – 32 A, Sector 62, Noida – 201309” within 15 days. Candidates can also email their applications to director@jimnoida. ac.in<http://us.mc554.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=director@jimnoida.ac.in>or apply online by visiting http://www.jimnoida .ac.in <http://www.jimnoida.ac.in/>. Nirlipta Raj Librarian Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trast Hospital Chennai -600034 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: Monthly Meeting of RRC
by Ratnakar Aspari 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

To The Moderator, LIS-FORUM Request you to kindly post the following on Lis-Forum Ratnakar New Delhi RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE (An organ of Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995) J8/123, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Manager Program Committee SUBHASH DESHMUKH A-103, C-DOT Apartments, GH 2, Gurgaon, Haryana 122003 Ph. 95124-2578715, 9873680484 Date : 21st March, 2010 We have the pleasure to announce the 135th Monthly Meeting of RRC in collaboration with Social Science Documentation Centre, New Delhi on 27th March, 2010 (4th Saturday) at 10.00 hrs. Venue : Social Science Documentation Centre, Firojshah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi-110 016 Speaker: Dr. P. R. Goswami Director, Central Secretariat Library, New Delhi Topic : Library and Information Science Research in India: Suggestions Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and participate to benefit the group by discussions. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, SUBHASH DESHMUKH Where to invest money? Visit MSN Money Special for tax, loans, insurance, realty and savings related recommendations Sign up now. _________________________________________________________________ What does Budget 2010 mean for you? Catch all the latest news, updates and analysis on MSN Budget Special http://news.in.msn.com/moneyspecial/budget2010 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request of IEEE Jr.
by majid khan 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear All, It would be highly appreciated you, if any one of you send me the article cited below as soon as possible. *Document title 1* A new nonlinear directional overcurrent relay coordination technique, and banes and boons of near-end faults based approach IEEE transactions on power delivery ISSN 0885-8977 2006, vol. 21, no3, pp. 1176-1182 [7 page(s) (article)] *Document title 2* An Approach to Tackle the Threat of Sympathy Trips in Directional Overcurrent Relay Coordination IEEE transactions on power delivery ISSN : 0885-8977 2007, vol. 22, n° 2 -- Thanks and Regards Majid Khan IET Group of Institutions Alwar Rajasthan 09785063635 09024513154 “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha & DSpace Installation and Training
by Binu P C 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear professionals The Library and Information Research Centre at FISAT, Angamaly, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala, provides services in installing and training in Library management software KOHA and setting up of digital library using DSpace™ software. We also provide training programmes for the administartors and users. We have experience in setting up Digital Library using Dspace and installating library management software KOHA in various institutions. The details of the consultancy we offer are as below 1. Server Installation. 2. DSpace Installation, with full options 3. Training for users and administrators in Dspace 4. Technical support on site. 5. Data migration (KOHA & DSpace) Any requirements, please contact Binu P C Librarian, FISAT Mookkannoor Post, Angamaly, Ernakulam Dist. Kerala- 683577 Mob:09446897605 Office: 0484-2616267- Extn 216 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Indian Library & Information Science (LIS) Schools should introduce 3-6 months internship program @ LIS courses" - Your opinion matters a lot
by nagappa.b＠tcs.com 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear All, A survey is being conducted on the topic "LIS Schools in India should introduce 3-6 months internship program @ LIS courses to give professional touch to the field and provide hands on experience to the budding LIS professionals", to understand the industry and academicians opinion and need for the same. Pls enter your opinion by selecting appropriate option given in the below link(s). o Strongly Agree o Agree o Neutral o Disagree o Strongly Disagree www.surveymonkey.com/s/2YLCMG9 OR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/corporatelibrns/surveys?id=2956300 Note: Results will be shared with all participants at the end of survey (April 22, 2010). Thanks for your valuable time spent on the survey. Thanks & Regards Dr. Nagappa B. Branch Head | Information Resource Centre | Tata Consultancy Services Plot No 1, Survey No. 64/2 | Software Units Layout | Serilingampally Mandal | Madhapur | Hyderabad - 500034 | Andhra Pradesh | India Ph:- 91-40-66672533 | Ph:- 91-40-66674281 | Buzz:- 4402533 | Cell:- 91-9247268740 | Fax:- 91-40-66672222 Mailto: nagappa.b(a)tcs.com | Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Status of Librarians in India
by Ajay Kamble 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear all, We have a few questions for all our respected forum members.... Q. How Librarian is a Teacher ? Q. Why Librarian should get a Teaching Status ? Q. Do UGC or Central or State Government had ever accepted Librarian as a "Teacher" ? Had they made such provision in some Act or Law? Q. According to section 2(34) of the Maharashtra University Act 1994, Librarian is in the definition of Teacher. But whenever anything is awarded to Lecturers, Professors by the Government(such as right to contest election, grants, salaries, study leaves, pension, retirement benefits etc.) Librarians had to request and struggle at each instance to make special provision for them. Why ? Q. "Librarians are not engaged in classroom teaching. So their work experience is not Teaching experience" Says Laws. Your comments please? Q. "If Librarians work experience is not teaching experience, they cannot contest for Senate or LMC elections" Recent news in Maharashtra... Please comment on this also... Q. Further, "If Librarians work experience is not teaching experience, they cannot apply for the post of Principal". One case is there again in Maharashtra... Please Comment... Last one... Q. If the above three statements are true, what's the exact Status of Librarian ? While Answering 1. Please dont repeat replies or points given by other persons. 2. Please do send documentary proof if any to in support to your comments as it will be helpful to all the (suffering) librarians community. 3. If this queries will remained unanswered, then we may conclude that somewhere there is a big question mark on the "Status of Librarians". The documents received under this query will be available to all at Status of Librarians<http://sites.google.com/site/mloscsite/buacla-news-2/librarians-and-senate-…> Thanks and Regards... -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Seminar Details
by Pragnya Pathak 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

** *ADINET SEMINAR* The Ahmedabad Library Network (ADINET) and INFLIBNET in association with AMA will be organising a Seminar on *Preparing New Generation Librarians for Meeting Future Challenges, in *Amedabad on Saturday 7th August 2010. The seminar sub-themes are:- - *Future of Libraries & Librarians* - *Technology Trends in Libraries* - *Innovative Services, Processes & Practices* - *Role of Library Science Schools* - *Case Studies of Libraries Providing Services with Minimum Resources.* The ICT field is growing and changing rapidly*. New Tools, Techniques & Search Engines are being developed. *Hence to keep abreast of these skills, Training Programs, Distance Education, e-learning and many more are required. Owing to Electronic Publishing, documents can be searched & instantly accessed from any part of the world. This enables Librarians to serve their clientele in a global learning and information environment. Librarians will need to *acquire new skills for the Digital Age in all library work,* be *it *Acquisition, Processing, Storage, Preservation, Access and also to Manage Digital Content. Since the free Open Access Movement has been firmly established, there is growing collaboration and cooperation at the international level. What is needed is to *create a culture of cooperation at the national and local levels. * * * * It is essential to transform libraries* to meet the needs of modern society and to become the vital foundation of a knowledge society. This will enable Librarians to play a meaningful role in a knowledge based society and to be in the mainstream for learning and for overall growth and development. For more details please see the ADINET website www.alibnet.org *Please submit papers for this Seminar before the end of May 2010.* Thanking you & with best regards, Rhoda Bharucha Hon. Director ADINET -- 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 Assistant
by javed mlis 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

NORTH INDIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Vacancy - Library Assistant - 2 Educational Qualification: (i) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent (ii) Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science from a recognized University/ Institute or equivalent, obtained after graduation. (iii) Computer Knowledge is must. How to Apply: The completed Application Form in prescribed format should reach the Librarian, NORTH INDIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 7th Km. Bundki Road, Najibabad -Distt. Bijnor, Pincode 246763. JAVED ASIM LIBRARIAN NORTH INDIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY website- www.niitnajibabad.com LIBRARY ASSISTANT ? 2 positions Qualification: 1. Essential : A Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent with first class from a recognized University. 2. Desirable : Experience in handling of library work in reputed research / Educational Institute and computer application in the Management of modern library in a highly automated, Integrated and networked environment. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs.8000/- per month plus HRA @ 30%. Age Limit : Minimum : 18 years (as on 01.03.2010) Maximum : 27 years How to apply: Application on a plain paper along with attested photocopies of all certificates as to proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge of Computer operation, permanent address, address for correspondence with email id, details of certificates enclosed, affixing passport size photograph should reach THE REGISTRAR at the above address on or before April 5, 2010 . The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed ?APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT? -- 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 Obaiah B 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

Dear Members, It would be highly appreciated you, if any one of you send me the article cited below. Challenges and prospects of implementing the access and benefit sharing regime of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Africa: the case of Ethiopia Journal International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics<https://commerce.metapress.com/content/106601/?p=82e82fac075b4362882682aa18…> Publisher Springer Netherlands ISSN 1567-9764 (Print) 1573-1553 (Online) Category Original Paper DOI 10.1007/s10784-010-9122-x Subject Collection Earth and Environmental Science<https://commerce.metapress.com/earth-and-environmental-science/> SpringerLink Date Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Regards Obaiah ATREE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AALDI Conference-date of submission for papers extended upto 31/3/2010
by visakhi bapaiah pulagam 21 Mar '10

21 Mar '10

Dear Library & Information Professionals! You are aware that AALDI (Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India ) in association with ICAR Library ( Indian Council of Agriculture Research ) & IASRI Library ( Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute), New Delhi is organizing three days National conference on “Knowledge Management in the Globalized era “ (NCKM) including Pre-conference tutorials from 21st to 23rd April, 2010. The Tutorial will focus on MARC 21 &, WorldCat, Web 2.0/3.0 & Lib2.0 and date of submission for papers has been extended upto 31st March 2010. Who should Participate: Library & Information professionals, IT Professionals, Policy makers, Academicians, Students, Distance learner, e-Publishers and Other stake holders Call for Papers : Original Papers focusing on the theme /Subtheme of the Conference are invited for the presentation as well as for the Posters. Some of the topics are listed below: • e-Resources • Information Portals m& Gateways • Digital Content Management • Open Source Soft wares • Automation of Libraries • Library Networks & Consortia • Scientrometrics & Webometrics • Institutional Repositories & ETDs • Digital Content Management • Information Literacy Programmes • Knowledge & Skills in ICT • Web 2.0 /3.0 and Lib 2.0 • Semantic Web • Copy rights & IPR issues • E-learning & e-Publishing • International Standards, Format & Protocols • Information seeking behavior • Case Studies • Collection Development Policy Authors are requested to prepare full paper on riginal research and practice but not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS Word format in A4 size with single column & single space and send to Organizing Secretary by e-mail aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com as an attachment within 28/04/2010 and send registation in enclosed performa latest by 31/03/2010. Registration fee for both tutorials and Conference is Rs. 2000/- for working Professionals and Rs.750/- for both Syudents & Retired professionals. For detailed information please visit : http://www.aaldindia.webs.com For accomodation, Registration and paper presenation pl contact : Dr ( Mrs) P. Visakhi Organizing Secretary, NCKM Head, LIS, IASRI, Library Avenue, PUSA Campus, New Delhi-12 e-mail ;visakhi(a)iasri.res.in aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com Phone : 011-25846135 ( IASRI) 011-23389570 ( ICAR) 0- 9868961046 ( M) -- With Regards, Dr ( Mrs) P. Visakhi Organizing Secretary, NCKM General Secretary, AALDI Chief Librarian, ICAR H.Q, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi , Head, LIS, IASRI, New Delhi CCPI, e-Granth, NAIP, New Delhi e-mail ;visakhi(a)iasri.res.in Editor, IJALIS aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com Phone : 011-25846135 ( IASRI) 011-23389570 ( ICAR) 0 - 9868961046 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Podcasting activities in India
by annak Kaushik 20 Mar '10

20 Mar '10

Dear All, Is any library/ information centre/ LIS- blog/ school/ journal engaging in podcasting activities in India. Let me know. with regards Anna Kaushik Librarian MIT, Kota -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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