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Digitisation could help economy, says ARL director
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

http://www.researchinformation.info/news/news_story.php?news_id=435 Digitisation could help economy, says ARL director 12 February 2009 The executive director of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has urged the US government to finance a large-scale digitisation project as a way to help in the current economic crisis. The project that he wants President Obama and the US Congress to back would see the country's library and other cultural collections digitised and put on the web. In an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, ARL's Charles B. Lowry argued that 'Investing in an open, universal digital commons will help ease the current economic crisis by creating jobs, equipping workers with 21st-century skills, and laying a foundation for innovation and national competitiveness in business and research.' He believes that infrastructure developments should go beyond roads and bridges. 'We should also build our digital infrastructure and equip workers with skills they can use in the years ahead—skills for the information age,' he explained. According to Lowry, with immediate funding, up to 10,000 people could quickly be trained and employed scanning public-domain library materials. He estimates that creating a universal digital library of 10 million books would cost $300 million, which he sees as a modest price tag compared with many public-works projects. Lowry's opinion piece, 'Let’s Spur Recovery by Investing in Information,' appeared in the 6 February 2009, issue of the Chronicle. Related internet links ARL Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Professor of Library & Information Science, & Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (Retd), Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) 91-40-27171565, 27177763 (res): 09246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com SAVE THE EARTH / ENVIRONMENT- SAVE YOURSELF -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Last UK research council mandates open access
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

http://www.researchinformation.info/news/news_story.php?news_id=436 Last UK research council mandates open access 12 February 2009 The Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has decided to mandate open-access publication of the research that it funds. However, it says that academics should be able to choose whether they use the so-called green option (ie, self-archiving in an on-line repository) or to use the gold option (ie, pay-to-publish in an open access journal). This decision, which was made at the EPSRC council's December meeting, follows a consultation by Research Councils UK, in collaboration with the Research Information Network and the Department of Trade and Industry. ESPRC was the only one of the seven Research Councils UK, which hadn't already adopted an open-access mandate; the others having announced theirs back in 2006. ESPRC will publish further details of its policy later in the spring. Related internet links EPSRC's open-access policy Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, SAVE THE EARTH / ENVIRONMENT- SAVE YOURSELF -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OCLCs new initiative
by Jai Haravu 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

Friends OCLC has recently announced a major initiative, what it calls, "the first Web-scale, cooperative library management service". This will ultimately bring into WorldCat Local the full complement of functions traditionally performed by a locally installed integrated library system (ILS). The initiative, when it becomes full-fledged wll no doubt challenge the ILS market place. OCLC's vision involves shifting increasing portions of activity managed library-by-library through locally or consortially implemented automation systems to the network level, subsumed under the global WorldCat infrastructure. Libraries that subscribe to FirstSearch WorldCat will get, for no additional charge, the WorldCat Local "quick start" service: a locally branded catalog interface. People may like to see the article in the link below by Marshall Breeding, a well respected expert in library technologies. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6653619.html Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New IFLA website
by Charu 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day. Change is the rule of life and Library Information Science world is not an exception of this basic rule. IFLA is not the new name in LIS world but today it got a new face. On Wednesday 22 April Claudia Lux, IFLA President, officially launched the new IFLA website. This happening took place in the presence of all IFLA Governing Board members that were gathered in The Hague at IFLA HQ for the April Governing Board Meeting. The new website and other relevant details can be accessed on following link------ http://www.ifla.org/ Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Short Term Courses in May 2009
by G Mahesh 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

NISCAIR will be conducting the following short term courses during May 2009: 1. Patent Drafting (11-15 May 2009) 2. Science communication through print media (18-20 May 2009) 3. Information Technology for Information Management (25 May - 26 June 2009) For more details, please contact Dr. Narendra Kumar, In-charge, Training (Ph: 26863617, 26965094) or send an email to: training(a)niscair.res.in G. Mahesh Scientist, NISCAIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Complete list of Indian libraries
by Vimal Kumar 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Dear Friends, I would like to know the availability of comprehensive list of libraries in India. I made a search using google, but I could found only incomplete lists. Any directory of libraries in India available? Thanks in advance. -- 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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Prof Ajit Kr Mukhopadhyay Birth Centenary Lecture by IASLIC & BLA
by Mailing List Admin 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:19:52 +0530 (IST) From: Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> Prof Ajit Kr Mukhopadhyay Birth Centenary Lecture by IASLIC & BLA � To commemorate the Birth Centenary of Late Prof Ajit Kumar Mukhopadhyay, IASLIC and BLA is going to organize Prof Ajit Kumar Mukhopadhyay Birth Centenary Lecture on April 30, 2009 at 6 pm in the Auditorium of IASLIC. The lecture will be delivered by Mr M N Nagraj and other senior members of IASLIC and BLA. Dr J N Satpahi, President IASLIC will preside over the meeting Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk@yahoo.com,��(M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54

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World Book Day
by loan fayaz 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Respected/Dear professionals, Today is the World Book Day (April 23). It is celeberated to salute authors and remind the value of reading (books) to the public. We, the LIS professionals have to play a key role in highlighting this day to keep the habits of reading alive. As we all know, reading helps in all-round development of a person from his cradle to grave.It adds new sight to eyes and new wisdom to mind. A dump person becomes a communicator and a lame climbs mountains of knowledge through reading. However, in the present multimedia society, radio,television, cell phone, computer and the Internet have captured a big slice of time and reading has taken a back seat.These new gadgets of technology have become the "Time Eating Machines" and reading has almost become a closed book. Children, youth and adults alike are more inclined towards new technology for information, entertainment and pleasure. In this media mix, we the LIS professionals have to redesign the strategies to attract the new generation towards reading. With best regards/wishes Fayaz Lone (Documentation Officer) Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. Now surf faster and smarter ! Check out the new Firefox 3 - Yahoo! Edition http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/firefox/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Detail
by Charu 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, E-mail ID of Dr s Singh is : shankarsingh(a)hotmail.com and details of his awarded book is given as under: 1.Information technology 2.Computer an introduction 3.Internet an introduction 4.Information technology & India 5.New Applications of Internet 6.IT ,Internet & Hindi 7.Internet hindi glossary The book is published by Poorvanchal Prakashan,Delhi in 2007 Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two Days NAAC sponsored National Seminar at New Panvel
by Ajay Kamble 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

Dear all, Two Days National Seminar on "Re-Accreditation - A process towards Quality Enhancement : Methods and Procedure" on 25th and 26th April, 2009 at Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, New Panvel Plot No. 1, Sector 11, Khanda Colony, New Panvel (W), Dist. Raigad, Pin 410206. ph. 022-27464193, 022-2745 5760 -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Started a New page NET/SET Exam : Important Notes and Tips : Please Send Information
by Ajay Kamble 20 Apr '09

20 Apr '09

Dear all, On demand from some of our members, we have included a new page on our website www.mlsc.co.nr entitled 'Important Notes and Tips' link to which is available at NET/SET Exam page. The direct link to the page is http://sites.google.com/site/mloscsite/net-set-exams-1/net-tips Now, we specially request all our senior LIS professionals and subject experts to send tips and notes which will be important to the new LIS professionals who are preparing for SET/NET Exams. Please, send the information at apassion2002(a)gmail.com or bbhupen2007(a)gmail.com. We also request all our members to send us any information they have found and which will be helpful in preparation of NET/SLET Exams. We will upload it on the page so that all our NET/SET preparers would get benefited... -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenLib installation manual developed at NCSI available at http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in']
by Mailing List Admin 20 Apr '09

20 Apr '09

Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:50:03 +0530 (IST) From: gayathri(a)nls.ac.in NewGenLib installation manual on NCSI is excellent due to its features like 1. Sequential Steps 2 Exactly defines the Steps which needs to be executed, so that the installation happens in an order 3. No scope for mistakes and misconception 4. Followed exactly leads to successful installation. 5. The installer need not have to spend debugging the logs of JBOSS, postgres, etc., 6. It gives a Joy in deploying NewGenLib on Ubuntu - OpenSource Gayathri NLSIU, Bangalore

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Congratulations to Dr Shankar Singh
by Charu 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day , I have immense pleasure and honur in sharing the news regarding that on16 the April 2009 ,First prize won by Dr. Shankar Singh for authoring a book "Information Technology & Internet" in Hindi language. Dr. Shankar Singh has a verstalite personality. Very few people have knowledge of this fact that he is good educator .He used to share his knowledge in very simple and effortless vocabulary and can make a hard core tutorial into an easy way communication. I am thankful to Ms. Sarita Khanna who choose me to share this valuable information among the LIS community. Regards, Miss Charu Mathur, Delhi. Dear Charu, I feel proud to inform you that Dr Shankar Singh,Head ,Deptt of Library & Info Services,Power Finance Corporation Ltd,New Delhi has been awarded with First prize by Information Technology Deptt,Communication & Information Technology Ministry ,Govt of India for writing a book "Information Technology & Internet" in Hindi language. A citation for his excellent contribution and a cheque for Rs.40000.00 were given to Dr Singh by the Secretary ,Ministry of Communication & Information Technology on 16th April in a small function . Congratulations to Dr Shankar Singh Sarita -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Volunteer Force for Open Source Technologies in Libraries
by Jai Haravu 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

Dear List members I propose that we should create an all-India volunteer force to help libraries implement and support open source software technologies for libraries. I would like to call such a volunteer force as VOST4LIB (VOlunteers in Open Source Technologies for LIBraries) VOST4LIB is envisaged as a community-driven initiative with the prime objective of marshalling the existing human-power in India, experienced and knowledgeable in the use of open source (OS) technologies and solutions suitable and needed by libraries. This will include OS library management systems such as Koha and NewGenLib; institutional repository systems such as Dspace, Eprints, Fedora; OS operating systems and Servers such as Linux distros; OS content management systems (Drupal, Joomla); newer tool kits such as the eXtensible catalog, OS learning Managment Systems (e.g., Moodle) etc., etc. I envisage that VOST4LIB volunteers will undertake to offer their expertise and knowledge to help libraries within their city, town or nearby areas in tasks such as: a.. Installation of relevant/needed OS software and solutions b.. Trouble shooting and support to installations already having one or other OS application but requring help from time o time. c.. Some training of staff in libraries that do not have well trained staff in the OS application At some time I also see the possibility of VOST4LIB volunteers having Developers among the force. Thess specialists might contribute their programming skills to customize, build third party applications, enhance one or other OS application software, make proposals for new functionality, etc. Such activity would obviously require considerable time and effort and could become a community-driven activity like that of the CODE4LIB group. The purpose of VOST4LIB is not to detract from, or minimize or negate the need for paid data conversion/migration, support and training services that already exist, e.g., for Koha and NewGenLib. I believe that the large libraries, e.g., in Universities and privately funded colleges, special libraries should seek paid support services since their installations are big and any dislocation of service is not in their interest. They should not hesittate to seek and pay for services from authorized providers. If everyone expects free service then the whole edifice of open source technolgies for libraries will crumble to the detriment of all libraries. VOST4LIB, on the other hand, should be targeted to the smaller libraries in schools and small colleges where they may not have well trained staff and/or IT staff to fall back on and also the finances to obtain paid support. I envisage that VOST4LIB Volunteers will provide their service free-of-charge to SEEKER libraries at a time that is convenient to the volunteers consistent with the urgency of the help needed. SEEKER libraries should be willing to provide transportation and/or reimburse expenses to the Volunteers. If the service requires several hours of work on the part of the Volunteers SEEKER libraries should provide them lunch and refreshments and also acknowledge via a letter to the head of the organization of the Volunteer the fact that they benefitted from the Volunteer's help, etc., etc. I would be happy to incubate VOST4LIB as an initiative of Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM). KIIKM will be happy to finnace and create an exclusive web site and host a searchable database of Volunteers who may then be contacted by SEEKER libraries. The site could also have a discussion forum and other useful resources. KIIKM may seek advertisement revenues and donor funding to help it to support and sustain this work. Obviously there would be need for at least one dedicated human resource for upkeep of the web site, administrering and updating its resources, moderating discussions, etc. This would require funding and I hope we could attract a national agency to fund such an activity. The whole edifice of the open source movement is driven and sustained by a contribution culture - the Cathedral spirit. VOST4LIB can, I believe, will be another contribution to the movement. I would really appreciate the views of professionals to the idea of VOST4LIB. Best regards. L J Haravu Trustee, Kesavan Inst. of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access Journals
by Pawan Agrawal 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

Dear Friends, Open Movement is a boon for the librarians of todays ICT enviornment. It gives them competability to walk with the modern technical trends. To contribute in this movement I have prepared one portal of the online Open Access Medicine Journals. One can use it for the benefit of the users. the URL of this blog is www.sbksmirclib.blogspot.com This blog not only gives a comprehensive database of open access medical journal but also give the librarian an idea to use the several online sources for the benefit of the library. The Open Resources are taking very prominent place in the library and information services. Whether it is Open Source Software, Open Access Literature or Open Web Tool, Open resources are playing very important role in giving fight to "techno-capitalism" and "digital divide". I highly support the open resources for the benefit of libraries. -- 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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Walk in interview for Library Trainees at ACTREC
by Satish Munnolli 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) is the Basic, Translational and Clinical Research unit of the premier cancer research organization of the country - Tata Memorial Centre. It is located in 60 acres land in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The fully automated library has state-of-the-art facilities to cater to the needs of scientific, clinical and paramedical staff by ensuring the reach of scientific information on their desktop. The library serves as a nucleus of information in every branch of research in the field of cancer. Library of the advanced centre is looking for Trainees for a period of 6 months and extendable up to one year based on the projects. Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs. 6000/- per month with accommodation facilities in the premises. The absorbed candidate will have an exposure to all modern techniques of maintaining a good scientific and medical library with hands on experience More details on the same are available at <http://www.actrec.gov.in/summer_main.htm> http://www.actrec.gov.in/summer_main.htm Candidates fulfilling the required qualifications may appear for walk-in-interview on 6th May 2009 (Wednesday) at 10.00 am at the meeting room, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC. You are requested to circulate the information to interested individuals and copy of the advertisement may be displayed on display boards of your institute for the benefit of desired candidates. Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210 India Ph: +91 22 2740 5026 Fax: +91 22 2740 5085 Email: <mailto:smunnolli@actrec.gov.in> smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in URL: <http://library.actrec.gov.in:8080> http://library.actrec.gov.in:8080 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement of International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2010), New Delhi, 23-26 February 2010
by Debal Chandra Kar 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

After the overwhelming success of ICDL 2004 and ICDL 2006 which were organized by TERI, New Delhi, it was felt that such an event could be an extremely useful tool to bridge the digital divide that exists in this part of the world. It was able to create awareness and enthusiasm among the community. Keeping this in mind TERI is planning to organize the 3rd conference in this series, ICDL 2010, during 23-26 February 2010. The conference will also aim at further strengthen the academic collaboration and strategic alliance in development of DL in the world. Theme of the conference is Digital Libraries: Shaping the Information Paradigm?. This conference is expected to be a major forum focusing on digital libraries and related technologies and issues. The areas of digital library and knowledge management are still nascent in the developing countries but with great potentiality for development. This conference would, therefore, facilitate exchange of ideas and help bridge the knowledge gap in these areas and sustain the knowledge thus gained. It is expected to become a platform to bring together a galaxy of experts, researchers, academics, students, and others. Taking into account your expertise and interest in this field, we would like to invite you to speak at this conference. Participants will greatly benefit from your long experience. We would also be grateful if you could let us know the topic of your presentation. An urgent and favourable response is solicited. Debal C. Kar Organising Secretary, ICDL 2010 TERI Darbari Seth Block India Habitat Place, Lodhi Road New Delhi - 110 003, India Tel. (+91 11) 2468 2100 / 2468 2111 Extn 2724 Fax (+91 11) 2468 2144 / 2468 2145 E-mail <dckar(a)teri.res.in> Web: www.teriin.org -- 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 Librarian
by Ramakrishnan V 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

Sir Vins Christian College of Women in Engineering, Chunkankada, Nagercoil would like to select one Librarian and one Asst Librarian. The required Qualification is M.L.I.Sc. This is a new College which will be approved by AITEC and affiliated to Anna University of Technology. Interested persons may send their resume with latest Photograph to: Mr Nanchil Vincent Ex M.P Chairman Vins Christian College of Enginering Chunkankada Nagercoil -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium (2) 2008-2010
by DRTC - General 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8TH Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 DRTC Colloquium (2) 2008-2010 Social Networking Technologies and Applications Abstract The proliferation of the World Wide Web has resulted in a virtual migration of human beings. This is different from real life, physical human dynamics. Social media and emergent platforms, mostly powered by the Open Source Movement and under various open licenses, have resulted in codifying and structuring this online Brownian motion evidenced by human beings. Therefore, a need has arisen to understand the technologies underlying these changes and the exposition that these technologies may have in different application domains. Virtual structures of human beings are denoted as social networks in the digital environment. This colloquium seeks to further the understanding of social networks as facilitated by different social media applications. This colloquium also aims at understanding how emerging social network technologies helps in transforming the structure of web and their potential impact on library applications. 1. Overview - Shion Guha (Leader) 2. Communication Technologies - Tarun Kumar 3. Collaboration Technologies - Ali Raza 4. Multimedia Technologies - Nilesh Shewale 5. Entertainment Technologies - Binit Kiran 6. Library 2.0 and other Applications - Babar Raees 7. Conclusions - Priyanki Sinha Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 22nd April 2009 Time: 2.00pm All are cordially invited. M.Krishnamurthy Colloquium Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Libraries Success Story Database
by Shriram Pandey 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

Dear Professionals, The International Federation of Library Associations created this database in support of the World Summit on the Information Society. Library's achievements and projects according to the categories below * Libraries as access point * Libraries as ICT learning centers * Libraries for continuing education * Libraries for specific needs * Libraries for cultural heritage Detail may be access at : http://www.tribalpixel.ch/ifla/index.php -- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Regards, Shri Ram Pandey - Asst. Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology(LNM IIT) Jaipur(Rajasthan) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National IP Seminar on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's" on the occasion of World IP Day
by Puna Das 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

National IP Seminar on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's" on the occasion of World IP Day April 27, 2009, New Delhi Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in association with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is organizing a National IP Seminar on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's" on Monday, 27th April, 2009. SMEs are the engines of growth and are responsible for most jobs, products, tax revenues, welfare and healthy contribution to Indian exports and development. A healthy SME sector is, therefore, crucial for the economy and socially sustainable development of the country. It is a unanimous beleif that SME-innovation describes new ways and concepts for the successful innovation in the 21st century. It is now established that new business can be generated without taking high risks. In this backdrop, FICCI in association with DIPP is organizing a one day interactive debate on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's". The aim of the seminar is to showcase how SMEs have created and protected their IP for sustained business growth. The seminar also aims to provide an opportunity to the SMEs to have an insight so as to empower them with an in-depth knowledge. Also, we bring through this seminar such entrepreneurs who were able to sustain themselves in the market and have set examples for others. Panel discussions will also be held to to debate on whether India should have a 2nd Tier protection to accord protection to the useful inventions having less inventive threshold. It gives me immense pleasure to invite you to participate in the subject programme. We keenly look forward to your presence and active interaction. You may register with us at ipr[at]ficci.com. For any further queries you may contact us. Kindly mention your Name, Designation, Organization, mobile no. telephone no (with city code), fax no. when you send us an email for registration, enabling us to keep you updated on the programme to be held at Delhi. Kindly Note: There is no Delegation Fee. Thanks & Regards Sheena Piplani FICCI IPR Division EMail: ipr[at]ficci.com Direct Line: +911123766930 Board Line: +911123738760 – 70 Ext: 477 Fax: +911123765333 Download Programme: http://www.ficci.com/events/events-ahead/apr09/april27.doc More Details: http://www.ficci.com/events/events-ahead/apr09/apr27.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DELNET requires Network Assistants
by Sangeeta Kaul 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

======================================================================== DELNET invites applications for the Three Posts of Network Assistants. Candidates with MLISc and Degree/Diploma in Computer Applications with good communication skills and willingness to travel may apply. Salary as per qualifications and experience. Kindly send your resume to Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070.Email: hkkaul(a)gmail.com ========================================================================== _______________________________________________________________________________ Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangskaul(a)gmail.com Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Academic library is using pda's, handhelds and other mobile technologies
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Dear Friends, Very useful slides (pdf) on mobile technologies in libraries is available in Simons college Library website http://web.simmons.edu/~fox/pda/. Simon College Library is using pda's, handhelds and other mobile technologies. Thanking You, dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.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 - Librarian at MUMBAI
by HELP LIBRARY 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Applications are invited for - Librarians at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply. Only Candidates from Mumbai please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com www.helpforhealth.org Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D. HELP Library -- The HELP Team. Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.helpforhealth.org www.healthlibrary.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Notes on Koha workshop at Mysore University
by Vimal Kumar 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Dear Friends, I prepared this post workshop note to inform you all about the experiences and thoughts while attending International Workshop on Koha 3.0 organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore in association with OSS Labs. It is nice to hear that open source ILS is becoming popular in India. Earlier days open source ILS were available with minimum functional features and not capable to implement in big library environment. Now popular open source ILS are mature with advanced features and ready to use in any library with small or big collection. Most of the open source software’s works best with Linux operating system; this is the basic reason keep Indian librarians a distance away from free ILS. In this workshop candidates got an opportunity to learn in detail how to install Linux in computers without disturbing existing Windows installation. OpenSuse Linux installation felt easy. OpenSuse is very user friendly Linux distribution and have graphical interface for all operations. It is high time to include Linux and open source technology in Library Science syllabus. Candidates showed little bit difficulty, while Koha installation in Linux. But the effort was challenging. Basic knowledge in Linux is necessary to maintain an open source ILS in Library. Candidate’s generic doubts on open source ILS tackled well in the debate sessions. Savitra Sirohi and his colleagues from OSS Labs handled the sessions with professional touch. They answered candidate’s queries in light of their experience as professional Koha service provider. Presence of Mr. L.J. Haravu, Chief Domain Specialist, NewGenLib was remarkable. He helped to clear many doubts raised by candidates on open source ILS scenario. I know that, it is difficult to learn everything about Koha within limited time. And I would like to see such events as a good occasion to get inspiration to learn open source ILS. In my experience self learning is the best to get acquaint with new trends in library technology. All learning materials are available from Koha website. Community generated detailed installation notes and simple user guides are the main features of Koha documentation site (www.kohadocs.org) In my opinion, help groups for open source ILS should be form after every workshop. I extent my thanks to Dr. Khaiser Nikam for organize this international workshop on Koha with professional fervor. -- 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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