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Vacancy In BIT Meshra
by mukesh jha 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

WALK-IN INTERVIEW Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra 835 215, Ranchi Prospective candidates are invited for walk-in-interview on 30th March 2009 at 10.00 AM at Central Library for the following posts. *1.Assistant Librarian (3 Posts) *(Scale of Pay: Rs. 8000-275-13200) Essential Qualification & Experience 1. Master degree in Library Science/ Information Science Documentation 2. At least six years exposure to Digital / Automated Library 3. Evidence of innovation library services and published work Desirable 1. UGC-NET or State-NET or MPhil or PhD 2. PD Diploma in Computer applications/ Library automation and Networking 3. Certificate course in Hardware & Networking in Linux/ UNIX environment *2.Information Scientist (1 Post)* (Scale of Pay: Rs. 8000-275-13200)Essential Qualification & Experience 1. Master/Bachelor degree in Library Science/ Information Science Documentation 2. Master/ Bachelor/ Diploma Degree in Computer science/applications 3. At least three years work experience in Digital / Automated Library with Networking and Linux/Unix environment Desirable 1. Exposure to any corporate library software companies 2. Certification course on Hardware, Software and Networking in Linux/ UNIX environment *3.Library and Inf. Assistant (2 Post)* Scale of Pay: Rs. 5500-175-9000 Essential Qualification & Experience: 1. Master degree in Library Science / Information Science Documentation 2. At least three years exposure to Digital / Automated Library Desirable 1. PD Diploma in Computer applications/ Library automation and Networking 2. Knowledge on Hardware, Software Networking in Linux/ UNIX environment *4.Library Attendant (10 Post)* Consolidated Pay: Rs. 4000 Essential Qualification & Experience: 1. BLISc or Diploma Course in Library Science 2. Knowledge on Computer applications 3. At least one year experience in any library *5.Library Trainees (5 Trainees)* Consolidated Pay: Rs. 5000 Essential Qualification & Experience: 1. Master degree in Library Science/ Information Science Documentation 2. Knowledge on Computer applications Candidates are requested to bring all original marks sheets, experience certificate along with one set of photocopy at the time of interview. For further details contact the Registrar. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Date: 12th February 2009 Registrar Mukesh Kumar Jha Library Trainee BHU (central Library) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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6th Endowment Lecture Series on Digital Libraries, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore, 6/3/09. 3.30 p.m.
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

To all the Library Professionals across the Country and former Alumni of the Department of Studies, Library and Information Science, University of Mysore. ======================================= University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science jointly with M./s Informatics Ltd., are organizing the 6^th Endowment Lecture Series on Digital Libraries Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, Dept. of Studies, Library and Information Science and Sri B J Hosmat, Registrar would be the overall controlling officers of the function. * About The Event…* Date and Time: 6^th March 2009, 3.30 P.M. Venue: Rani Bahadur Auditorium, Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, Manasagangothri, Mysore – 570 006. The most interesting item of this year’s program is an invited talk by Mr Chintan Mehta, Director, India Incubation “Cellar” Yahoo India, Research and Development, Bangalore who would be delivering his lecture on “Managing Web Innovations”. Prof. K Chidananda Gowda, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University has kindly agreed to preside over the function. Cultural programme by Smt. Sheea Sridhar and Group follows after the lecture. * Uniqueness of this Year’s Event…* This year’s Endowment Lecture (6-3-09) is unique and would be concluding with a pleasant note, as 7 March 2009 happens to the 89^th Annual Convocation of the Mysore University. The meritorious students would be receiving their gold medals and scroll of honour from none other than the Hon’ble Governor of Mysore. Sharing the dais with the Hon’ble Governor would be Prof. V G Talwar, the present Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University to personally felicitate all the degree awardees. Hence, kindly consider this as my personal invitation to all the present and old students of the DOS, LIS and all my professional LIS elsewhere in the country to attend this endowment lecture in large numbers, to be followed by the 89^th Annual Convocation of the Mysore University, the next day and make the two respective functions a grand success. For further details, kindly contact: Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc, PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) ========================== Posted by R Guruprasad, Scientist, NAL to appear in LIS-Forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Exploring a ~Deep Web~ That Google Can~Rt Grasp !
by Mailing List Admin 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:26:00 +0530 From: shweta <pandey.shweta7(a)gmail.com> Dear All Season Greetiings!! I found this intersting article hope you all like it. Beyond those trillion pages lies an even vaster Web of hidden data: financial information, shopping catalogs, flight schedules, medical research and all kinds of other material stored in databases that remain largely invisible to search engines. Now a new breed of technologies is taking shape that will extend the reach of search engines into the Web�s hidden corners. When that happens, it will do more than just improve the quality of search results � it may ultimately reshape the way many companies do business online. For more information you can visit the following link. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/technology/internet/23search.html?_r=1&re… Best Regards, Shweta "Attitude is a small thing that makes big difference...!"

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Workshop on Skills Development for Contemporary LIS Professionals
by Mailing List Admin 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:46:57 -0800 (PST) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Workshop on � Skills Development for Contemporary LIS Professionals � Date: 07 March 2009 � Organized by � Library and Information Centre K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science KSR Kalvi Nagar, Tiruchengode - 637 215 � Programme Schedule 09.30 am��-�Registration 10.00 am -10.45 am�-�Inauguration 10.45 am-11.00 am�-�Tea 11.00 am-12.15 pm�-�Session I 12.15 pm-01.30 pm�-�Session II 01.30 pm-02.15 pm�-�Lunch 02.15 pm-03.15 pm�-�Session III 03.15 pm-03.30 pm�-�Tea 03.30 pm-04.30 pm�-�Session IV 04.30 pm - 05.00 pm�-�Valediction 05.00 pm�� -�� Inauguration of SALIS Local Chapter About the Workshop � The workshop is intended to discuss the various aspects of skills development which are necessarily required for the contemporary Library and Information Science professionals. � Areas Covered *�Managerial Skills Development *�IT Skills Development *�Soft Skills Development Target Audience � � Resource Persons � President - SALIS, Chennai. Dr. S. Muralidhar Scientist 'E', Head - TIRC, CVRDE, Chennai. Dr. J. Domnic Associate Chief Librarian, Karunya University Coimbatore. Mr. R. Lokanatha Gupta Director, Vasavi Academy of Excellence Coimbatore. Working Library'and Information Science professionals in all kinds of Libraries and other interested professionals. � Registration Fee � Professionals�Rs. 150/- Students/Scholars�Rs. 100/- Registration fee includes working lunch, refreshment and workshop kit. Payment � DD should be drawn in favour of 'Principal, K.S.R. College of Arts and Science' payable at Thiruchengode. It should be sent to the Co-ordinator on or before 05/03/2009. Contact us at � For further details contact: Lt. S. MANIKANDAN (Librarian cum NCC Officer) Workshop Co-ordinator K.S.Rangasamy�� College of Arts and Science Tiruchengode - 637 215 Mobile:� 99420-20895 E-mail: ksrcaslib(a)gmail.com Office�: 04288 - 274741 (4 lines) Extn.: 611/612 Mobile�: 99420 - 20895 (Mr. S. Manikandan) 98436 - 20382 (Mr. S. Kumar) 90472 - 44545 (Mr. A. Velayutham)

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Weblog at Bharathidasan University Library
by Mailing List Admin 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:57:25 +0530 (IST) From: suruli nathi <surulinathi_iisc(a)yahoo.com> Dear ProfessionalsWe dont have any web server in our Library but we are Marketing our products and services using weblog.http://librarybdu.blogspot.com/� with regards, M. surulinathi Assistant Librarian cum Lecturer Bharathidasan university�

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Free Access to SAGE Reference Online
by Indira 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Dear Professionals, SAGE Reference Online provides access to more than 80 authoritative, award-winning, and interdisciplinary encyclopedias in the social sciences. REGISTER NOW <http://sagepub.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d378f8051379af132c6d96650&id=c 6c6f09f1c&e=E5bQ8jQTdQ> for 30 days of free online access to the SAGE Reference Online Platform.* Register at: http://secured.sagepub.com/reftrial_librarians_us.htm *This offer expires March 31, 2009 Regards, Indira <http://sagepub.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=d378f8051379af132c6d96650&i d=92f43eff6d&e=E5bQ8jQTdQ> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey of Library Automation systems in India
by Jai Haravu 01 Mar '09

01 Mar '09

Dear Members of Lis-Forum The Trust, Kesavan Inst. of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM) in association with Information Professional, a web site for professionals is conducting a brief emailed-survey of library automation in India. The survey instrument was already emailed to a number of professionals but the response so far has been poor. By this request, I would be grateful for librarians who have implemented one or other library software including software from overseas to please download the survey questionnaire from: www.kiikm.org/Survey_of_Indian_ILS.doc The filled-in form may kindly be returned to me as email attachment to haravu(a)newgenlib.com. Thank you for your cooperation. Haravu Trustee, Kesavan Inst. of Information and Knowledge Management -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Content Management System - Why Joomla?
by DP Tripathi 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

*Content Management System - Why Joomla?* Now a days, there is a common question that which content management system is better viz. Joomla or Drupal or other CMS?. In my opinion, If you are a developer and comfortable with php, fixing bugs and plugins, Drupal will be the best option over other CMS. But, if you don't want to touch the developing part, Joomla can be a best option. Both will meet your basic needs. However, I have found Joomla very easy and comfortable for developing a quick website. Here are some features of Joomla. 1. Installation is very simple. It can be installed easily on Windows as well as on Linux. 2. If you are not technically sound, it is good to start with Joomla. 3. Working with joomla is very easy. 4. It supports PHP, MySQL and Apache 5. It supports multimedia 6. It has a wide selection of free extension. Once it is installed, it can be assigned to different pages. 7. Administration is very easy. 8. There is facility to log in to the site and edit the site directly in browser. 9. Provision for more than one person to be able to edit the site 10. There are lot of open source components that can be plugged in to the site. For ex. RSS Syndication, RSS Import, News Letter etc. -- ************************** D.P.Tripathi SLIA PK Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur ************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Offline Koha installation without using CPAN,
by Anand Sharma 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Dear List Members, We have successfully done offline Koha installation without using CPAN, on Debian. This method is useful where no internet connection is available. You can find installation document here. http://www.kohaindia.org/debian-lenny/index.html This method is also tested for Koha 3.00.01. I would like to thank my company's library automation team (Koha Division). These guys helped me to understand basic working of Koha, which encouraged me to find hassel free and seamless method of Koha installation on Debian without using CPAN. Any one who wish to perform this installation and unable to download due to bandwidth restriction can write to us, we will send the DVD's with all required software and packages. online support is available through www.kohaindia.org mailing list subscription. http://lists.kohaindia.org/listinfo.cgi/koha-kohaindia.org -- Anand Sharma RDG Library Services, Mumbai, India. 091-9870339028,091-9220579647 ----------------------------------------------------- Free Software is a matter of freedom, not cost. It is a matter of liberty, not price. http://fsf.org | http://gnu.org ----------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Semantic Search Engine
by Shriram Pandey 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Hello List Members “Semantic” is a word with a magic ring to it in search engine circles. The way it’s hyped makes you suspect it is the second coming of search. Now the time has come for the semantic search engines. semantic search engines use all the elements in use today plus Latent semantic Indexing.Latent semantic Indexing is a well-defined mathematical method, which uses pure mathematics to create the semantic cohesion between documents and collections of documents. Some of the semantic search engines are: 1.Hakia http://www.hakia.com/ 2.SenseBot http://www.sensebot.net/ 3.Powerset http://www.powerset.com/ 4.DeepDyve http://www.deepdyve.com/ 5.Cognition http://www.cognition.com/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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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Request for article
by Kshema Prakash 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Can someone kindly spare me a softcopy of the following article? Kranz, E. and Kumlehn, J. 1999. Angiosperm fertilisation, embryo and endosperm development in vitro. Plant Science. Vol. 142(2). Pp. 183-197. Thanks and regards, Kshema Mrs. Kshema Prakash Faculty Librarian - Gr I, Contact Person e-Journals (Library) & Coordinator - Distance Library Services DEI Central Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282 0110 Uttar Pradesh, India Mob: +919897190604 http://kshema-distancelibraryservices.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two poems written by Barack Obama
by jasim s 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Two poems written by present American president when he was 19 can be accessed from Loc site.Inform the matter to your literature users.The link is http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/prespoetry/bo.html jasim.s Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cost of training in open source software
by Jai Haravu 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Dear All I would like to add our experience of conducting several training programmes on NewGenLib, another open source library management software. These workshops have to be sponsored by one or other organization who have to pay for the cost of meals and refreshment and in some cases free (or subsidised) cost for accomodation, transportation, fees for guest faculty. In some cases our sponsors have donated to the support of NewGenLib so that it can continue to improve and meet new needs. The charges per participant has been in the region of Rs. 2500 to 3000 which just about covers costs and is not exhorbitant by any means. The Open Source movement can only succeed when it is community-driven and community-supported. Institutions should be willing to pay reasonable fees for ongoing support. Open Source does not mean FREE, it is really about freedom. A good example of how libraries in the US and Australia have provided support to Koha and Evergreen is worth mentioning. In fact, Koha support is now provided by commercial firms in US and even in India. I would also like to point out that, not only in the library field but also in open source products such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, Linux distributions, etc., community support is vital to their success. I believe that librarians in India should actively champion the cause of open source solutions by offering their moral and technical support to endeavours such as Koha and NewGenLib. Managements of Instns., should be told of the long-term cost-benefit of the movement and its benefits to society in general. Thanks 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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NMML Vacancy
by Charu 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) invites applications from eligible candidates for the following posts: - 1. *Head, Research & Publications Division *(Direct Recruitment) (1 post Unreserved): Scale of Pay -- Rs.15,600-39,100 + GP Rs. 7,600/-. Educational and other qualifications: - *Essential:* (i) Post Graduate Degree in Modern Indian History or an equivalent Degree, with specialization in Modern Indian History. *Desirable:* (i) Ph.D. Degree in Modern Indian History. (ii) Experience in editing of Research Publications. (iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications. Age limit for Direct Recruits: below 50 years 2. *Library & Information Officer *(Direct Recruitment/Deputation) (1 post Unreserved): Scale of Pay -- Rs. Rs. 15,600-39,100 + GP Rs. 7,600/- (Likely to be revised to Rs. 37,400-67,000 + GP Rs. 8,700/-). *Educational and other qualifications: -* *Direct Recruitment* *Essential:* (i) Post Graduate Degree in Social Sciences. (ii) Masters Degree in Library Science (iii) At least 10 years experience in a Research or a University library. *Desirable:* (i) Research experience in the field of Modern Indian History and familiarity with both published and unpublished source materials. (ii) Knowledge of Computer Applications. Age limit for Direct Recruits: below 50 years *On Deputation:* Officers in the pay scale attached to the Post of Deputy Library and Information Officer or above with five years regular service in the above grade. Candidates may send their applications giving full particulars, i.e., Name, Date of Birth, Qualifications, and Experience, with the necessary supporting documents to the Director, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi – 110 011 within one month from the date of publication of the advertisement. Upper Age limit will be relaxed in the case of departmental candidates and in the case of candidates of exceptional merit. Relaxation in the upper age limit will also be admissible to the candidates of reserved categories as per the rules. Those who are in employment may send their applications through proper channel. Appointment to any post by Direct Recruitment may be made on the recommendations of a Selection Committee from amongst: i) candidates recommended by the Employment Exchange on requisition in respect of those categories of employees of which the recruitment has to be made through the Employment Exchange, ii) from amongst the candidates applying in response to the Advertisement; iii) from amongst persons selected through personal contact; iv) from amongst candidates who have been recommended by such persons, or authorities from whom the recommendation has been called for by the Director, v) from amongst candidates employed in Government autonomous or statutory organizations, who apply in response to any circular. The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) reserves the right to consider any candidate who may not have formally applied. Source: http://www.nehrumemorial.com/library.htm Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. Delhi. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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virtual library of medieval manuscripts
by jasim s 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

read on the matter at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090210161916.htm jasim.s Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Report of CFTRI Institute Seminar on Open Access (OA) & IRs
by padmavathi t 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Dear Forum Members, An institute Seminar (a Weekly event) at the Central Food Technological Res. Institute (CFTRI) Mysore was given by Mr. H.Y. Mahakuteshwar Deputy Director & Head, National Info. Centre for Food Sci. & Techno. (NICFOS)/ Library & Info. Services, on 26th Feb. 2009 from 4-5.30 pm on the topic:Scholarly Communication: Will the Traditional Journal Survive the advent of Open Access Movement and Institutional Repositories?" The seminar was well attended by scientists, research scholars and students of the institute and there was a lively discussion in the form of questions and answers at the end. The PPT presentation was aided by Ms. Padma and Mr.Sanjailal the staff of NICFOS. The purpose of the seminar was to create awareness on OA & IRs amongst the staff and students of the institute. Those who would like to a get a copy of the PPT presentation may contact the undersigned at fostis(a)cftri.res.in Regards, T.Padmavathi Technical Officer NICFOS/Library CFTRI, Mysore 20 -- 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 Ajay Kamble 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Gurunanak College of Education and Research, Mumbai. Applications should reach the Secretary, Guru Nanak College of Education and Research, Educational Complex, Shivaji Talav, Tank Road, Bhandup (W), Mumbai - 400 078 on or before 12th March, 2009. -- 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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Probation period
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Dear professional, Tha Govt. of Assam is paying only Rs. 5000 per month (consolidated) for the probation period (2 years). it is applicable to all college teachers and librarians. I want to know that is there any such rule exists in others states of India.? -- Apurba Jyoti Majumder, JRF Deptt. of Library & Information Science. Arts Block, Gauhati University. Guwahati- 781014 Cell No: 09435268733, 09707626388 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Layoffs at Harvard College Library - Skidding Economy Could Claim Books, Jobs
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Dear Friends, Layoffs at Harvard College Library (HCL) - Skidding Economy Could Claim Books, Jobs This week article of "Harvard Crimson" indicated that layoffs were likely at the Harvard College Library (HCL), along with other belt-tightening measures. HCL spokesperson Beth Brainard confirmed for the LJ Academic Newswire that the nation’s wealthiest university, in an attempt to reduce its budget for next year by some $12 million, will realign services to streamline its operations, and will likely face staff cuts this spring. The Crimson reported the talk of job cuts comes after faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith requested 10 to 15 percent reductions in department and center budgets for the fiscal year beginning in July. In addition to streamlined operations, the Crimson reported that budget cuts will also mean the elimination of print subscriptions for online materials, fewer copies of books, and “reductions in binding, shelving, and storage” of materials. “A simple solution is not in front of us,” Cline told reporters. Layoffs are the very last thing we would like to do, but there seems to be no other way to achieve the budget savings we must reach.” Brainard told the Newswire that the cut is directly associated with the staggering loss of 30 percent of Harvard’s endowment. “Half of the library’s budget is funded by the endowment,” she noted. Source: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6640468.html 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 Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.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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Library Organizations To File Amicus Brief in Google Book Search Settlement
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Dear Friends, The American Library Association (ALA), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announced this week that they will file an amicus brief pertaining to the pending Google Book Search settlement. ARL associate executive director Prue Adler told the LJ Academic Newswire. The decision to file an amicus brief from the library community comes after significant discussion among library leaders. Perhaps, above all, it reveals the uneasy position libraries find themselves in as the Google settlement hurtles forward. Despite the potential implications for libraries and the public, the blunt instrument of an amicus brief may be the only formal voice libraries now have in the wide-ranging final settlement, one that could very well shape the future market for access to books. In a statement issued after last week’s meeting, library leaders said their concerns revolved around five broad themes: access, privacy, intellectual freedom, equitable treatment, and terms of use. Those wishing to object to the settlement face a May 5, 2009, deadline, though Adler told the Newswire* *the library community’s amicus will be filed before that date. Source: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6640461.html?nid=2673&rid=reg_visit… 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 Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.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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International Training Programme - SOIMA 2009: Safeguarding Sound and Image Collections, New Delhi, 17 Nov-11 Dec 2009
by Puna Das 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

Dear Sir / Madam, You will be glad to know that New Delhi will be the venue for International Training Programme SOIMA 2009 : Safeguarding Sound and Image Collections. The programme deals with care and conservation of photographs, films, audio-video cassettes, CDs and DVDs, etc. The programme will be held between 17 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2009. The details of the programme as well as application procedure is available at [http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/announce_en/2009_11SoimaIND_en.shtml] The course fee is Euro 900 but there is a strong posisbility of fee waiver or scholarship to deserving applicants. The last date for application is 20th April 2009. Since the seats are limited, please hurry. If you need any further information, I shall be happy to help you. With best regards, Prof. Kamal K. Jain Dean (Academic Affairs) & Head, Department of Conservation National Museum Institute (NMI) Janpath,New Delhi -110001 (INDIA) Tel : +91-11-2301 8295 Fax: +91-11-2301 1899 Email: kamalkjainnrlc[at]yahoo.co.in ----------------------------- International Training Course SOIMA 2009: Safeguarding sound and image collections Dates: 17 November - 11 December 2009 Place: New Delhi, with study visits to other cities in India Partners * NRLC (National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow in collaboration with other national cultural institutions in India * ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) For Further Details and Application Form, visit: http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/announce_en/2009_11SoimaIND_en.shtml ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internet Resources Newsletter - March issue
by MacLeod, Roderick A 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

____________________________________________ Internet Resources Newsletter ____________________________________________ The latest edition of the FREE monthly newsletter for academics, students and researchers is now available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn170/irn170.html No subscription or registration is needed to access this full-text newsletter at the above site. You can also subscribe to the free, full-text email version at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.html There's also an RSS feed for the newsletter: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.rss Featured in this issue: Comment Internet Resources Newsletter by email and RSS Random Quotes News items of interest A-Z New & Notable Web Sites: About 100 new and notable websites: new services, ejournals, directories, search engines, publishers, government sites, booksellers, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, plus anything else of interest, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): JURN novo|seek Blogorama Selected interesting blogs, RSS feeds and related news items Book Review Digital Consumers: reshaping the information professions, edited by D avid Nicholas and Ian Rowlands Recent Internet books in the Library Get a life! Leisure Time After hours Published by Heriot-Watt University Library, and edited by Roddy MacLeod (R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk) Catherine Ure and Marion Kennedy Roddy MacLeod MA, DipLib, MCILIP Senior Subject Librarian Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS Tel (0131) 451 3576 Fax: (0131) 451 3164 R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk <mailto:R.A.MacLeod@hw.ac.uk> Home: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/libram/roddy.html Blogging at: http://hwlibrary.wordpress.com/ Library workshops: http://www.hw.ac.uk/library/workshops.html Twitter: http://twitter.com/libram Heriot-Watt University is a Charity registered in Scotland, SC000278 -- Heriot-Watt University is a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC000278. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies for the post of Librarian
by Anand Dodamani 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

Dear Members, There are vacancies for the post of Librarian in the following colleges of Mumbai. 1. Librarian : Nirmal Memorial Foundation College of Education 2. Librarian : Nirmal College of Commerce 3. Librarian: Nirmal Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science The qualifictions and pay scales are as prescribed by the UGC and University of Mumbai. The interested candidates can apply on plain paper with full details to: The Chairman Nirmal Memorial Foundation Near Thakur Politechnic 90 Feet Road, Thakur Complex, Knadivali East, Mumbai -101 Regards, Anand Dodamani Librarian Hashu Advani College of Special Education 64/65, Collectors Colony, Chembur, MUMBAI 400 074. INDIA. Phone: (022) 25530451 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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Vacancy of Librarian in Gargi College, New Delhi
by Abhishek Verma 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

Dear Moderator Please Circulate this Advertise to the members of this Forum... Post Librarian in the Gargi College in Delhi, the Adv appear in the Print edition of Hindustan Times (New Delhi ed) of 22, feb, 2009 and also available on the website of college and form can be downloadable from its site........http://www.gargicollege.in/jobs.php And the Details are: Applications are invited on the prescribed form for a post of *Librarian(UR) * *in the Pay Band PB-3, Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay as applicable.* *Minimum Qualification - (as per Delhi University rules)* 1. Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of “B” in the UGC 7 point scale + a consistently good academic record. 2. Qualified in the National Level Test in the relevant subject conducted by UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. Relaxation of 5% in Master’s Degree Marks to those who did it prior to 1991 or have a Ph. D. Degree or are already in the University System. 1. Candidates already in service must apply through proper channel. 2. Forms may be downloaded from website (www.gargicollege.in) or collected in person from college office on weekdays. 3. The form duly completed in all respects, with attested copies of certificates etc. along with Rs.50/- in cash or Demand Draft in favour of Principal, Gargi College, New Delhi should reach the college office by 10th March 2009. -- Abhishek Verma Parliament Library Lok Sabha, New Delhi 09968548954

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Adverse effect of Internet!
by T. Shahab 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

Dear all, In my opinion the Internet Age has made professional librarians a lazy bunch. I miss the level of sincerity at cataloging. Subject descriptors are treated perfunctorily. Interaction with the serious kind of research based users is often avoided. Language skill and communication ability are not being given the required weight. The ready availability of information at the click of a mouse (if even we don't understand the import of it)and the ability of search engines to retrieve pieces of information embedded in documents are turning away the young generation of librarians from the labor of cultivating knowledge and understanding. Overall, this is adversely impacting our analytical skills and the faculty of synthesis. Best regards TANWIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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