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Call for Papers:: ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy
by Puna Das 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Call for Papers:: ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy 11-12 March 2010 Organized by Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi Sponsored by International Development Research Centre, Canada Call for Papers Unpublished, original empirical papers are invited for the forthcoming international workshop on ICTs and Development: An International Workshop for Theory, Practice, & Policy to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India, during 11-12 March 2010. The workshop aims to provide a forum for scholars to share their empirical research with academic experts, policymakers, and activists from the regional and international development community. Papers should examine how mobile phones, computers, and the Internet influence the empowerment of marginal individuals and communities, including whether ICTs create and enhance livelihood opportunities for people in the developing world. Papers should be in the range of 5,000-8,000 words (including abstract and bibliography) and should include a clear discussion of the implications of the findings for development policy and/or practice. No more than twelve papers will be selected by the workshop organizers for presentation. The first author of each paper chosen will be given air fare and lodging/meals. The workshop is part of the project, ICTs and Urban Micro Enterprises: Identifying and Maximizing Opportunities for Economic Development, and is supported by the International Development Research Centre, Canada. The organizers are committed to finding an appropriate publication venue for all papers accepted for the workshop. Deadlines: Submission of manuscripts: 1st October 2009 Announcement of results: 1st December 2009 Submission of final version of the paper: 1st February 2010 For submission of manuscripts and other enquiries, please write to ICTD2010[at]gmail.com Workshop Organizers: Dr. P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India Prof. Mark R. Levy, Michigan State University, USA Further Details: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/08/cfp-icts-and-development-international… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request articals
by Pawan Agrawal 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear Library Professional, One of our user requires follwing articals for his research work. Please provide us the same if availiable with you. the links of the same are as followings. *Arguments with Sen* <http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp> *--Ramachandra Guha--* 08-10-2005 [BOOK REVIEWS] *Contesting Guha on Sen* <http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp> *--Aruni Mukherjee--* 12-11-2005 [LETTERS] Issue : VOL 40 No. 46 November 12 - November 18, 2005 http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp "'Intellectual Ahimsa' Revisited: Jain Tolerance and Intolerance of Others." *Philosophy East and West* 50 (2000), 324-47. http://www.jstor.org/pss/1400177 *Our Past and Our Present* <http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp> *--Amartya Sen--* 25-11-2006 [SPECIAL ARTICLES] Issue : VOL 41 No. 47 November 25 - December 01, 2006 http://epw.in/epw/user/curResult.jsp# -- Thanks and Regards Pawan R. Agrawal Assistant Librarian SBSK Medical Institute and Reseach Centre Library Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University At & Post. Piparia. 02668-245264 Ph. 9376135580 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CfP: Training Workshop on Curriculum Studies and Critical Theory, 19-23 October, New Delhi
by Puna Das 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Training Workshop on Curriculum Studies and Critical Theory Organized by: Bharat Ratna Dr B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) Dates: 19-23 October 2009 Venue: AUD Campus, Sector 9, Dwarka, New Delhi The main component of the Course is a Workshop to be conducted by Professor Michael Apple, John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A. In addition to the workshop, the course will also include a pre-workshop reading module and a post-workshop project work. The course will focus on: * Politics of education and the relationship between knowledge and power * Emergence of critical theories and transformatory potential of education * Examination of current educational reform models and the re-creation of inequality * Possibility of reforms that have the potential to interrupt dominance The course is intended for educators (teachers, teacher educators), researchers and activists in the field of education. It will be equivalent to a 2 credit coursework at the Master's level and will be acknowledged with a certificate from AUD. Those selected for participation in the course will be sent a set of readings by 5 September 2009. Based on these readings a written submission of 1000 words is expected from each participant on or before 1 October 2009. Invitation to the workshop would depend on this pre-workshop submission. At the end of the course, a written assignment or a project report is expected from the participants. Certificates will be awarded on the basis of the pre-workshop submission, participation in the workshop and the post-workshop assignment or project report. All readings, discussions and submissions will be in English. Applications for the workshop may be sent in the prescribed format along with curriculum vitae and an "Expression of Interest" (in about 300 words). Selection to participate in the workshop will be made on the basis of all these. There is no course fee. The participants will have to arrange for stay (in the case of outstation participants) and local transport. Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.aud.ac.in/adm_form_wrkshop.doc. Completed application forms with CV, and Expression of Interest should be sent by post to Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD), Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075 or by email to ambedkaruniversitydelhi[at]gmail.com. Last date of submission of application is 25 August 2009. Further Information: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/08/training-workshop-on-curriculum-studie… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA - Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
by prakash in 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Bangalore Management Academy (BMA), Bangalore is organizing a ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON Intellectual Property Rights for the 21st Century Librarian on 16th September 2009. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Intellectual Property Rights have become crucial for knowledge economy workers with laws getting stricter on unauthorized use of published material and stringent on piracy in software. In India, patent laws and copyright laws have been amended to make them compatible to the TRIPS agreement under the WTO. What are the new issues in copyright and patents that today’s knowledge managers must be aware of? How do these laws protect intellectual development and catalyze the knowledge economy? What do librarians, students, writers and producers of knowledge need to watch out for when using other’s published material or when using software packages and databases? This workshop will discuss critical concerns relating to IPRs through lectures and discussions by leading academics and lawyers working in this area. Faculty: Amir Ullah Khan’s PhD work is on IPR issues in the software sector. David Thompson has taught referencing and sourcing in various countries. Suresh Kumar is a leading corporate lawyer with a special interest in IPR issues. Anu George is a lawyer and has written on IPRs. The last date for registration for this workshop will be August 31, 2009 Registration Fee: Rs. 500.00 Register through Online: http://www.bmaindia.com/Intellectual-Property/intellectual-property.html For more details contact: Prakash I.N– 9880446597 or email to: prakash(a)bmaindia.com With Regards, Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. 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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(no subject)
by shridhar kulkarni 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear all, There are some Indian journals which accepts subscription in Foreign currency. So, whether that journal be considered as International? Many foreign publishers like Springer are now publishing Indian journals. Are such journals be considered as International? What is the criteria on which International and Indian journals are distinguished/recognised? Shridhar Kulkarni, KIMS, Karad. -- 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] LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 77, Issue 12
by govada saroja 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

It is very disheartening to note that UGC has barred the 14 open universities to conduct research programmes. There are several instances where Open University students have excelled in many competitive examinations. The Open universities provides an opportunity to those students who can not otherwise satisfy their educational and research aspirations due to a variety of reasons. Instead of closing this opportunity, UGC can insist on certain norms and guidelines which need to be implemented strictly, if the Open Universities want to continue their research programmes. This will ensure quality and also help the serious learners who want to pursue research. Dr.G.SAROJA Asst. Professor Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University Road No.46, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad - 33. _________________________________________________________________ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Back… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book worth acquiring
by shweta pandya 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear Colleagues, I am happy to bring to your attention that CEE has published the Indian Edition of State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future. This is a WorldWatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society. Please find information on this book below. If you find it worth procuring for yourself and/or for your library, please contact Paryavaran Edutech (contact details are given below). Regards, Shweta Shroff LIS Officer CEE-Information Service Centre, Ahmedabad -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future As the world moves into forthcoming years, more people will be living in urban areas. India's urban population is also increasing at a faster rate than its total population growth rate. Urban poverty highlights the problems of degraded shelter, deficient water, drainage, sewerage and solid waste disposal. Research in urban economies suggests that cities have played a key role in developing the national economies of developed countries through accelerated urbanization. 'State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future' examines changes in the way cities managed, built, and lived in that could tip the balance towards a healthier and more peaceful urban future. This book deals with providing clean water and sanitation, greening urban transportation, reducing natural disaster risks in cities, urban public health, fighting poverty and injustice in cities and many other urban issues. State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future contains in-depth case studies-city space of cities like Los Angeles, Melbourne, Jakarta, Mumbai, Nairobi, Rizhao and many other, through study of which one can acquire the fair ideas of problems faced in cities, urban planning and solutions. This book assists in making strategies for strengthening local economics, course for public health, energizing cities and farming in the cities also. For libraries, 'State of the World' widens the area of reading in a library. It is helpful for policymakers, urban planners, students in the field of development and this is a great tool in a city planning process. This book has a very rich content by writers from around the world.and can also be used as a reference book. Ordering Information Please send your orders to the following address, enclosing a demand draft/ at par cheque of Rs. 340/- (including postal charges) drawn in favour of 'Paryavaran Edutech' payable at Ahmedabad. Paryavaran Edutech, Centre for Environment Education Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad 380 054 Ph: 079 26853739, 26844870, 26844871 Email: edutech(a)ceeindia.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CD Mirroring cum NAS Server
by Ajay Kamble 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear all, We want to purchase a CD mirroring cum NAS Server for our library... We get two proposals of Beeges and Tulsient... I want to know if some other suppliers or companies are there in Mumbai or nearby who can supply CD mirroring cum NAS server with digital library software compliant... Please, send the Name, Address and Contact number for the same... and information about after sales service of that supplier... -- 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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Article requested
by YASHWANT G KANADE 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Can any one please help me in finding the following: SNYDER,T. E. 1949. Catalog of the termites (Isoptera)o f the world. Smithsonian Misc. Coll. No. 3953, 112: 1-490. Arora, G.L. and S.K. Gilotra, 1959. The biology of Odontotermes obesus (Rambur) (Isoptera). Res. Bull. Punjab Univ. [N.S.] 10: 247255 Thank you very much Best regards Lakshy Katariya -- Lakshy Katariya Int. PhD Biological sciences 2008-09 Prof. Renee M Borges Lab Center for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, INDIA -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / Librarian Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in

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NISCAIR Training Calendar 2009-2010
by K.R. Mulla 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear information professionals Here is a list of training programs in India for the people from library and information science. Link in pdf is : http://www.niscair.res.in/ActivitiesandServices/HRD/TrainingCalendar2009.pdf With best regards Asad Khan FIS University of Toronto CA -- K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-2544-1722 / 23 / 3744 Ext 152 ................................................................................................. Engg-Lib-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Engg-Lib-Forum/ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ Library: http://203.90.120.126:8081/ **************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Making libraries secure
by ramesh chander 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Dear Members, Security of every book’ is one of the first concerns of libraries across the US. Thus they deploy scalable and reliable security systems that help librarians manage books and inventory. The average rate of book loss in the US libraries in a year is a mere 4%, whereas in India due to the lack of proper security systems and staff, book loss at libraries is close to 10% to 15%. Poorly managed universities in the interior part of India face even greater book losses. Experts say 4% loss of books is considered to be a genuine rate and is inevitable. In India, due to lack of proper systems, theft of books and frisking of students is commonly seen in a number of educational institutes and libraries. Books that are stolen from libraries are normally of high value or are not available easily outside. While the range is between Rs 250 to Rs 5,000, the average rate of a book lost from libraries is estimated at Rs 2,000. To overcome these problems a number of companies such as 3M and Checkpoint have come up with security systems to ensure the security of books and also to catch hold of any theft. These systems help protect people and assets and facilitate the merchandising, tracking and securing of books at key checkpoints and have been used in the US for the past 30 years. According to Ravi Chandwani, General Manager, 3M India Ltd, “In addition to giving a world-class image, the measurable benefits of using library security systems are reduced loss of books and less expenses on the security staff, whereas the non-measurable benefits are faster checkout of visitors and more time for librarians to help the patrons search for quality material.” With product costs between Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 10,00,000 for a library of 10,000 books, depending on the functionality of the device, these devices are ideal for large libraries. Some early adopters have been IIT Mumbai and ISB Hyderabad that have been using these systems from 2000 and 2003 respectively. With a collection of over a lakh books and thousands of daily visitors, these libraries are effectively managing their inventories with library security products that help the librarians in stock taking, faster issue and return, by using electronically charged RFID tags which do not fail and help in case the library wants to operate 24/7. However, as it is said, no technology is foolproof, so,... http://www.financialexpress.com/news/making-libraries-secure/502688/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Best Regards, Romesh Chander National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] State plans 21 model institutions
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/19843/state-plans-21-model-institutions…] The Karnataka government plans to convert 21 government degree colleges in the backward districts of the state into model institutions. The proposal is aimed at providing quality education to economically and socially marginalised students . “Out of 349 Government colleges, which are functioning in this state of Karnataka, 21 Government degree colleges will be brought under model college project,” the proposal titled “Model Colleges coming under the economically backward districts in Karnataka” said. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has already approved the project in principle on the basis of a draft proposal. The final proposal was recently submitted to the commission. The entire exercise will be completed during the 11th Plan period. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/17/2009 03:42:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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YCMOU MLISC and BLISc results declared
by Ajay Kamble 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Dear all, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University's results of Master in library and information science and Bachelors in Library and Information Science had been declared... please check the results at http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac/Content.aspx?ID=861 -- 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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No PhD, MPhil at open universities
by sureshn＠tafe.co.in 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

How can one say that Open University courses are inferior to the regular? There are many thousands who have done the course through this route. If one takes a look at the statistics of UGC-NET results in L&I area - he/ she can realize that it is the people, who have done their course in open/ distance route, have done well. The people who choose this route do a lot of self study visiting various Libraries, getting exposed to real life conditions, and then acquire their degree. Do not allow our administrators to belittle this breed of professionals. Regards Suresh D Nair Technical Librarian - R&D TAFE Ltd. Hozur Gardens, Sembiam Chennai 600 011 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:14:28 -0700 (PDT) From: "K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian" <krmulla(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] [ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] No PhD, MPhil at open universities... Message-ID: <1249899268894.649370a6-2810-4ad2-a7e3-19984c64952e(a)google.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" [http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/no-phd-mphil-at-open-universiti…] It had announced three years ago that these degrees would be considered as an option to NET or SET In a setback to the country?s 14 open universities, the University Grants Commission, or UGC, has barred them from conducting research programmes, namely PhD and MPhil. Pointing out the declining quality of research projects in a ?distance learning? system, UGC has stopped registration for PhD and MPhil programmes at all the 14 open universities, including the India Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This has sparked angry reactions from academics and students attached to open universities who believe the ?declining quality of research? is a national concern and not confined to open universities. Three years back, UGC had announced that degrees like MPhil and PhD would be considered as an option to the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) for recruitment of full-time teachers at colleges. After this announcement, thousands of students registered for MPhil and PhD programmes at open universities. So it has come as a surprise that UGC has not only revoked this decision but also banned research projects at open universities. A notice to this effect has been put up on UGC?s website. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/10/2009 03:14:00 AM ________________________________ Think Again before printing this. "Save Trees" The information containted and transmitted by this EMAIL is proprietary to TAFE 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 this is a forwarded message,the content of this E-MAIL may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recepient, you are notified that any use, distribution transmission,printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited.If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CDS/ISIS records to MARC-21 for Koha
by Vimal Kumar 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Dear Friends, I just prepared a documentation for the migration of bibliographic records in CDS/ISIS to MARC-21 using MarcEdit software. Many libraries are still using CDS/ISIS for record management and would like to convert their records to open source ILS like Koha. This document focuses on the conversion of CDS/ISIS data to MARC-21 for Koha. Migration from CDS/ISIS to MARC was not easy before. Certain useful scripts are now available for data migration between CDS/ISIS and Koha. Such processes are highly technical and not affordable for the library professionals who are not tech savvy. I hope that, this documentation will be helpful to convert your records from CDS/ISIS to Koha (ver. 3) open source ILS. I extent my thanks to Mr. Sandeep Bhavsar, Librarian, Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, who inspired me to write this documentation. I also extent my thanks to Mr. Amit Gupta, OSS Labs for editing this document. I expect your valuable feed back to enhance the usability of this document. You can access the document from the following link, http://isistomarc.pbworks.com -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google launches Social gadgets
by Charu 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, Google has created the history on 12 August, 2009 by adding the nineteen social gadgets to its personalized and interactive *iGoogle* page. At present only US users benefitted by these open social tools and With the new social gadgets, they will be able to share content, play games and collaborate with friends right on their iGoogle page. Broadly these tools are categorizing into Content Sharing, Games and Fun and list of communication tools. All iGoogle users in the U.S. will get access to these gadgets over the course of this week and Google plans to expand the reach of these social gadgets beyond the U.S. and Australia in the near future. The detail list of all featured gadgets can be seen at www.google.com/igsocial., http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4AXFZWZ6nI The spinning wheel of victory of Google is not taking a rest here, they are ready with new features called ‘Friends Groups’ and ‘Updates’. A "Friends group"* *is a list of friends users can create based on a subset of users' Google Contacts to be able to interact and share social gadgets with. "Updates" allows users to see what their friends are up to by sharing gadgets, photos, ratings and more from the social gadgets on their iGoogle page. The new social features are completely optional and can be disabled on any social gadget if users do not want to take advantage of the new features. Source: http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/annc/20090812-igoogle-social.html Thanks and Regards, Miss Charu Mathur, http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-virtualworld.blogspot.com/ http://openlink-charu.blogspot.com/ http://charu-openair.blogspot.com/ -- Miss Charu Mathur. http://openlink-charu.blogspot.com/ http://charu-virtualworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/ http://charu-openair.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post Assistant Librarian
by mukesh jha 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

*CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) *Hisar - 125004, Haryana, India Wesbite : http://hau.ernet.in/ Advertisement No. 2/2009 Assistant Librarian : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.8000-13500 Please view http://hau.ernet.in for more details. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA, New Delhi Library Mob:9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy For the post of
by mukesh jha 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

*GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY (GNDU), AMRITSAR *GT Road, Amritsar, Punjab India Advertisement No. 5/2009 Applications are invited for the following posts on the prescribed application form so as to reach latest by *07/09/2009*. Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs. Rs.16400-22400 Deputy Librarian (Bhai Gurdas Library) : 01 post, Grade: Rs. 12000-18300 Assistant Librarian : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.Rs. 8000-13500 Further details available at http://gndu.ac.in/DOWNLOAD/5-2009.pdf and Application form available for Class A <http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/aclass.pdf>posts and Class B<http://gndu.ac.in/advertisement/bclass.pdf>posts or visit http://gndu.ac.in/careerwithus.asp With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA, New Delhi Mob:9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Trial Full-Text Access of Information Science Journals from Sage
by Ajay Kum Sharma 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Dear Library Professionals, It is to be noted that the sage is providing free full-text access to 6 key journals Information Science Journal upto 30th September 2009 through the user name and password. One can create own user name and password very easily and get access of below mentioned journals. Health Informatics Journal Business Information Review Information Development Journal of Librarianship and Information Science Journal of Information Science IFLA Journal 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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Opening for various post Libraries in india
by KR. Senthil Kumar 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Dear Professionals, 1.Post of Senior Library Information Assistant at IIT- Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Last Date: 30th September 2009 Applications on the prescribed form are invited from the Indian Nationals for the post of Senior Library Information Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Pay Scale: Rs.9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs.4200.00 No of Vacancy: 02 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Essential Qualification : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Diploma in Library Science from a recognized University / Institute or equivalent obtained after graduation. Experience of 2 years in a Library/ Computerization of a Library or 1 year certificate in computer applications from a recognized institute or equivalent. DesirableQualification: Candidates possessing higher academic qualification and/or experience, and knowledge of Library automation & networking will be given preference. More Details and Application forms visit: http://www.iith.ac.in/index.php?id=recr-perm-nonf 2.Vacancy of Senior Grade Librarian at Kerala State Planning Board, KPSC, Kerala Last Date: 09/09/2009 Scale of pay : Rs.12930-20250/- Number of vacancies : 1 (One) Age limit : Must have completed 26 (Twenty Six) years of age and must not havecompleted 40(forty) years of age as on 01.01.2009. Usual age relaxations in upper age limitshall be allowed to SC/ST/OBC Candidates. Educational Qualifications : A Master’s Degree in Library Science of a recognized University or Institution and three years experience in a General or Technical Library of a Government/Autonomous body in a responsible supervisory position. OR Masters Degree with Bachelor of Library Science and 3 years experience in a General or Technical Library of a Government/ Autonomous Body in a responsible supervisory position. Mode of submitting Application: The Applications can be submitted by on-line only provided in the website of the Kerala Public Service Commission. More Details and Online Application visit: http://www.keralapsc.org/notifi.htm 3.Post of Semi Professional Assistant at IGNOU, New Delhi. Last Date: 07.09.2009. Advertisement No. 41/2009. Pay: Rs.5200-20200 (Pay Band-1) (Grade Pay-Rs.2800). More: http://www.ignou.ac.in/adv/admin/index.html Information Compiled by: Ms Savita Khari, South Asain University (Project Office), New Delhi. 4.Post of Library Assistant in Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu. Last Date of Application: 04.09.2009. Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay-2800). Number of Vacancy: 03. Reservation Status: Un Reserved. Essential Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university. Experience of 2 years in a college of library/university. For more details: http://www.smvdu.ac.in/mainpage/NEWJOBS1.htm. 5.Post of Jr. Library Assistant at Bose Institute, P-1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VIIM, Kankurgachi, Kolkata-700 054. Last Date: 31.08.09. ADVT. NO.: BI/NON-ACA/13/2009-10 Number of posts: 02 posts (UR). Pay Band: Rs.9300-34800/- with Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Age: Below 30 years More: http://www.boseinst.ernet.in/all/advt/09/nonaca_13.pdf 6.Post of Technical Officer-A Gr.III(3) at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu Last Date: 31st August 2009 Pay band/Grade pay: Rs.9300-34800/ Grade .pay-4600/ Pay Band-2Essential Qualifications & Experience: 1st Class B. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with 05years experience OR M. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with minimum of 55% Marks having at least 03years experience in the relevant field in any reputed organization. Desirable Qualification /experience: 1.Knowledge of Library Management Softwares, Document Management Softwares etc2. Persons with Computer Knowledge/Background will be preferred Job Requirement: To manage the KRC/ Library in absence of the Head , KRC, Subscription/Acquisition of Online Products, Handling of Online products, Management ofthe Journal/ Periodical Section, Maintenance of KRC Home Page & other suchwork assigned by the Head, KRC. Details can be had from: http://www.rrljammu.org/advt_pwd/adv.htm 7.Posts of Assistant Librarian, Junior Professional Assistant and Library Attendant at Central University of Kerala Last Date: 26 August 2009 The newly established Central University of Kerala intends to fill up the posts of Assistant Librarian, Junior Professional Assistant and Library Attendant initially for a period of one year Assistant Librarian No of Vacancy: 01 Pay Scale: Rs15600-39100 Grade Pay Rs.6000 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Asst. Librarian in a University/College having UGC qualification or Senior Professional Assistant in a University/College with five years of continuous service. Junior Professional Assistant No of Vacancy: 01 Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 Grade Pay Rs.2800 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Junior Professional Assistant in a University/College or as Library Attendant having B.LISc degree with five years of continuous service. Library Attendant No of Vacancy: 02 Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 Grade Pay Rs.1800 Educational Qualifications: Persons holding the post of Library Attendant in a University/College on regular basis. For more details and application format: http://www.cuk-edu.in/notification.htm 8.Post of Assistant Librarian at Central University of Bihar, Bihar Last Date: 24th August 2009 Applications on prescribed form are invited from the eligible candidates forappointment No of Posts: 01 Pay Band: Rs. 15600-39100 with grade pay of 6000 (AGP) Educational Qualifications: 1)Qualifying in the national-level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. (ii) Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science /Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record, computerization of Library. Desirable : Work experience of computerized and e-library. More Detailsand Application forms Visit: http://www.cub.ac.in/files/recruitments.html 9.Posts of Deputy Librarian and Senior Library Information Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Last Date: 22nd August 2009 IIT Bhubaneswar invites applications from the Indian nationals for filling up the vacancy of Deputy Librarian and Senior Library Information Assistant. Deputy Librarian No of Posts: 1 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Pay Band: Rs. 15600-39100/- (PB-3) + Grade Pay Rs. 7600/- and allowances as admissible Educational Qualification: (1) Master’s degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade; (2) Persons holding analogous post or with at least 8 years experience as an Assistant Librarian/Librarian in the pre- revised scale of pay of Rs.8000-275-13,500/- or above preferably in a Central Technical /Management Institute or University; (3) Evidence of innovative library service like implementation of RFID Technology, Digital Library, published work and professional commitment. Desirable: Ph.D. degree in appropriate discipline. Senior Library Information Assistant No of Posts: 2 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Pay Band: Rs. 9300-34800/- (PB-2) + Grade Pay Rs. 4200/- and allowances as admissible Educational Qualification: (i) Master’s Degree in Library Science after obtaining a degree or its equivalent in General/Technical Education (iii) At least 2 years’ in a Library of repute. Desirable: Diploma in Computer applications/ Library automation and Networking How to Apply: Detailed Instructions & Application form can be downloaded from the website http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/openings/index.php 10.Post of Deputy Librarian at The English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University Last Date: 22nd August 2009 English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Deputy Librarian No of Posts: 01(One) Age Limit: 62 years Reservation Status: Unreserved Essential Qualifications: i. Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record: ii. Five years’ experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library services, published work and professional commitment, computerization of library Desirable: M. Phil./Ph.D. degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / archives and manuscript-keeping, computerization of library. How to Apply : Application on the prescribed format should be send to the University on or before 22/08/2009 with a fee of Rs.250/- (Rs.65/- for SC/ST) in the form of bank dd drawn in favour of Registrar, EFL- University, Hyderabad payable at Hyderabad with a self-addressed envelope (10 x 20 cm) duly stamped (Rs.20) indicating the post for which applicant desirous to apply. For more details and application forms: http://www.efluniversity.ac.in/ 11.Post of Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, JHANSI, UP Last Date: 20th August, 2009. Separate applications with detailed Bio-Data are invited for the under mentioned posts in the tables given below on plain paper along with affixed latest passport size photograph. Application accompanied with Demand Draft for Rs. 100.00 (Not required for SC/ST & OBC candidate) in favour of Director, Bundelkhand Institute of Engg. & Tech., Jhansi-284128, should reach Director, latest by 20thAugust, 2009. Librarian No of Posts: 01 Reservation Status: Un Reserved Scale of Pay: Rs. 15600-39100 (Grade Pay -5400) Educational Qualifications: A post Graduate Degree in Library Science with 5 yearsexperience as Dy. Librarian in any Engg. Institution or any Prestigious Institution/ University. Assistant Librarian No of Posts: 02 Reservation Status: 1-Un Reserved, 1-SC Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20200 (Grade Pay -2800) Educational Qualifications:Graduation from any recognised Univ. & degree in library science with two years experience in appropriate field. More Details and Application Forms can be had from: http://biet.up.nic.in/ADV-032009.pdf -- KR. Senthil kumar Librarian SVS College of Engineering J P Nagar, Arasampalayam, Coimbatore - 642 109. Mobile: 9360191721 librarian(a)svscolleges.org http://alagusenthil.googlepages.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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More you read, more you know
by Sandesh Sandesh 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Dear Professional friends, Please read an interesting article in Deccan Herald. -------------------------------------------------------- More you read, more you know OPINION Yes, digital games and the TV have made huge inroads into young people’s time, but the benefits of reading are still immeasurable Reading opens doors to the other worlds and other minds. The written word it has been found, can change lives and it is literacy that liberates the mind. If a writer spins a good yarn it raises the level of interest in the reader. Whether you read for pleasure or to glean information, you are bound to benefit in one way or another, because fiction and non-fiction both offer the reader, a step into the world of books. As a youngster, ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Bronte sparked my interest in reading. It could have been the smouldering personality of Heathcliffe, which imprinted itself on my young mind. Whatever it was, it was Emily’s creative skill of writing which drew me into the world of reading. Emily, according to history, came from an illiterate family, yet her father self taught himself, and built the Bronte siblings interest in reading. Reading is a great imagination booster and it helps develop a sense of creativity in you. So whether you are looking for a new idea for the book you are planning to write or simply a fresh idea to refurbish your home, all you need to do is read. That doesn't mean you would find your idea in that book or whatever it is you choose to read, but checking out anothers’ creativity could release your own creative reserves and gives a boost to your imagination, thus enabling you to produce something unique. So the reader becomes the book and the book becomes the reader. Better concentration Reading also helps one to develop better concentration which is important for a student. The brain is active all the time when we are awake, absorbing all that is happening around us. Reading helps the mind to enhance our skills of concentration and amazingly can achieve that, without much conscious effort. This develops in us the significant trait of focusing. For a student, the art of complete focus on the question posed in an exam and answering to the point, is of great importance. Reading develops that skill and happily will bring in better grades when the answer written by the student is focused and clearly answered. Older scholars in universities in the UK have been anxious about the TV taking over any free time a young person might have. This has been proved unfounded. Yes digital games and the TV have made huge inroads into young people’s time, but repetitive gaming does tend to become boring after a while. Potter mania Thanks to authors like J K Rowling, the 21st century has seen a whole new wave of new readers, from the younger generation. Books like Harry Potter, take you by the hand and lead you into a fantasy land and an incredible journey of excitement, which video games cannot. Rowling also uses a style of writing which is not with just a child in mind, but also caters to adults. Book sales have never looked so good after she spun her first tale about Harry Potter, which readers say a movie cannot replicate.. In a BBC programme which I recently viewed, it was found that the power of reading is also healing to the mind, as proved by researchers working with mentally traumatised individuals. These individuals have been willing to engage with the text and have been able to experience the liberating power of the word. Reading books of poems, uplifting stories, according to these researchers, have helped much better than any antidepressant. By these tests it has been proved that words packaged into books, have an electrifying effect on the brain. So kick-start a reading habit today, if you do not have one already. The benefits of reading are immeasurable and as Victor Hugo said: “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” And Dr Seuss in I can Read with my Eyes Shut said: “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” And finally Roald Dahl in Charlie and Chocolate Factory implores: “So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, a lovely bookshelf on the wall!” Marianne de Nazareth (The writer is adjunct faculty at St Joseph's College, Christ University and COMMITS.) Source : Deccan Herald, August 13, 2009. URL : http://www.deccanherald.com/content/19232/more-you-read-more-you.html Regards Sandesh S. HCL Technologies Limited, Bangalore - 560100 See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant
by Vandana Khandelwal 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Dear Professional Maharashtra Academy of Engineering Alandi Pune is invited, application for the following posts. It is ISO certified and NBA Accreditation Institute. 01) Assistant Librarian (Male Candidate) 01 Pay Scale : 4500-175-7000 Qualification : A Graduate in any subject with a degree in Library & Information Science (BLIS) or MLIS, good in communication skill. Competency in Computer Basics. Experience : 1-2 years 02) Library Assistant (Male Candidate) 01 Pay Scale 3200-85-4900 Qualification “ A graduate in any subject with a degree in Library & Information Science. Good in communication skill. Competency in Computer Basics. Experience : 1 Year The last date for submission of resume/cv is 21st Aug 2009. Interested candidates may apply who are ready to work in shift and holiday, with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to vbkhandelwal(a)mitpune.com vanu_kh(a)yahoo.com Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wishing you all very happy Librarian's Day
by Mailing List Admin 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:30:32 +0000 (GMT) From: Shantanu Ganguly <s_ganguly67(a)yahoo.co.uk> Wishing you All My Fellow Professionals A Very Happy and Magnanimous Librarian's Day It is, however, not to the museum, or the lecture-room, or the drawing-school, but to the library, that we must go for the completion of our humanity. It is books that bear from age to age the intellectual wealth of the world. - Owen Meredith The only true equalizers in the world are books; the only treasure-house open to all comers is a library; the only wealth which will not decay is knowledge; the only jewel which you can carry beyond the grave is wisdom. - J. A. Langford -- With best regards .......................... Shantanu Ganguly Assistant Professor and Head Knowledge Resource Center Indus World School of Business (IWSB) 48/4, Knowledge Park III Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh ============================== A-67, Chittaranjan Park New Delhi - 110019 (Direct): 95120-3120657 (Mob.): 9811330235, 9990523400 Website: www.iwsb.in ----------------------------------------------------------- "Knowledge is Universe" -----------------------------------------------------------

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Open Access to Annals of Library and Information Studies
by Shamprasad Pujar 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Dear Members, NISCAIR's Online Periodicals Repository now provides open access to articles published in 'Annals of Library and Information Studies' with effect from V.49, 2002 You may access the articles at: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/66 With best Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Commonwealth Professional Fellow-2008 Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: 91-22-2841 6547 ; 2840 0919 Ext: 547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in Blog: http://spujar.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] New UGC guidelines on PHDs: univer...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/new-ugc-guidelines-on-phds-universi…] With the University Grants Commission (UGC) issuing a new circular relating to PhDs, some universities like the Calcutta and Burdwan universities have stopped registering new students for the doctorate courses. But others like Jadavpur University said that there was no need to panic as the universities will switch to the new rules laid down by the UGC. “We would advise the students to register as per the new rules. There is no need to stall registration,” said Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University, Pradip Narayan Ghosh. According to Ghosh, the decision on this issue will be taken in the next executive council meeting of the university. A few universities are talking about a smooth switchover to the new proposal of the UGC. The UGC has suggested that a university-specific entrance test be held along with stringent checking of thesis and occasional internal examinations. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/12/2009 03:37:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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