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Request for M.L.I.Sc. Syllabus
by Bhim D. Shrestha 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear Professionals Colleagues, Central Department of Library and Information Science, Tribhuvan University is in the verge of revising its M.L.I.Sc. Syllabus. So, I would like to request you that I highly oblige if you make available syllabus of Master level in Library and Information Science of your University/Department through email. Particularly, in the field of information technology. At present, we have three courses in ICT – Computer Basics – 100 [Theo+Practical], Computer Networking – 50 [Theo], Computer Programming -100 [Theo+Practical]. It will be great help in the professional development of LIS. Bhim Dhoj Shrestha Faculty Member Central Department of Library and Information Science Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal Mobile: 9851059075 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainees at ISRO
by ramesh chander 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear Colleagues, Applications are invited for the library trainees at ISRO Thiruvananthapuram, for more information, follow the following link: - http://www.isro.org/joboppor.htm -- With Regards, Romesh Chander Sharma National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012,

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URGENT : BUACLA MEETING
by Ajay Kamble 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

*BOMBAY UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED LIBRARIAN'S ASSOCIATION * *( BUACLA ) ( REGD)* 117, Hindu Colony Dadar, Mumbai 400 014. Phone:- 24144160 Date 16-01-2009 All the library professionals and members of the ( BUCLA ) association are requested to attend the General Body meeting which will be held on Saturday the 7th February 2009 at 05.00 pm in the Ruparel College Library, Matunga (West) Mumbai. To elect new executive body is the subject. Your presence is highly essential for that. Thanking you, Yours Faithfully, (Mr. Shrikant Talwaltkar ) Vice President BUACLA

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[Library & Information Science Professionals] National Portal of India : Dire...
by Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

[http://india.gov.in/directories.php] National Portal of India : DirectoriesSearching for an Indian Government website ?..or lost in the maze trying to find STD/PIN Codes of any region in the Country ?..Welcome to this section which helps you search through the various useful Directories.. MORE -- Posted By Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to Library & Information Science Professionals at 2/03/2009 11:57:00 PM

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Academic Earth: Video Lectures By Top Scholars
by Vimal Kumar 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Thousands Of Video Lectures From The World's Top Scholars Academic Earth is an organization founded with the goal of giving everyone on earth access to a world-class education. [http://www.academicearth.org/] As more and more high quality educational content becomes available online for free, we ask ourselves, what are the real barriers to achieving a world class education? At Academic Earth, we are working to identify these barriers and find innovative ways to use technology to increase the ease of learning. We are building a user-friendly educational ecosystem that will give internet users around the world the ability to easily find, interact with, and learn from full video courses and lectures from the world's leading scholars. Our goal is to bring the best content together in one place and create an environment that in which that content is remarkably easy to use and in which user contributions make existing content increasingly valuable. We invite those who share our passion to explore our website, participate in our online community, and help us continue to find new ways to make learning easier for everyone. Courtesy: Gerry McKiernan http://ref-notes.blogspot.com/2009/02/academic-earth-video-lectures-by-top.… -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ Blog: http://vimalkumar.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 a mobile internet bus
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 04 Feb '09

04 Feb '09

Dear Friends *Google launches a mobile internet bus:* Google India Tuesday unveiled an Internet bus, a mobile vehicle designed to provide information on Internet and computer to people in cities across Tamil Nadu. Dubbed as 'Google Bus', the vehicle which was flagged off from Chennai will cover 15 towns including Erode, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Trippur and Nagercoil in 45 days. <http://siliconindian.com/adserver/adclick.php?n=a9bb7037> Thanking You. Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CUDELSAA and Dept of Lib n Inf Sc organise Lecture by Dir of Nat Lib of Scotland
by Susmita Chakraborty 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

*The Role of Libraries in Accessing Knowledge and Information in the Future* A Lecture By Martin Wade, Director, National Library, Scotland Organized jointly BY *Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta * AND *Calcutta University Department of Library & Information Science Alumni Association **(CUDELSAA)* *AT* *Chandramukhi Kadambini Sabhagriha* *Central Library, University of Calcutta, College Square Campus* *ON* *5th February, 2009* *2.30 PM* * * *ALL ARE WELCOME* * * N.B. On behalf of CUDELSAA, circulated by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty -------------------------------------------------- Dr. Susmita Chakraborty, India Thanks & regards. *Dr. Susmita Chakraborty* *Bengal Engineering and Science University* *Official Email:susmita.chakraborty@becs.ac.in<Email%3Asusmita.chakraborty(a)becs.ac.in> * *Personal email:susmitachakraborty94@gmai.com<email%3Asusmitachakraborty94(a)gmai.com> **Personal Blog:*http://*drsusmitachakraborty.blogspot.com*/; * http://susmita-besu.blogspot.com/ **Album:http://picasaweb.google.com/susmitachakraborty94* *Group:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cudelsaa/* --------- Please support: MANAS - a society for mentally disturbed persons their family and friends (http://www.geocities.com/manas_teghari/) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Knowledge Commission Launches Online Contest (Essay, Debate & Film)
by Puna Das 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

National Knowledge Commission Launches Online Contest www.knowledgecommission.gov.in/contests NKC's recommendations have been crafted to achieve the objective of tapping into India's enormous reservoir of knowledge, mobilising national talent and creating an empowered generation with access to tremendous possibilities for the 550 million youth. To accelerate the process of reform and to create a groundswell of public opinion, NKC invites everyone to Online Contests. Contest Period: 1 February – 1 March 2009 Categories: Film, Debate and Essay Film Topic: Make a short film (not exceeding 6 mins) 1) How can I make a difference in transforming India Debate Topics: Give your opinions in video format (not exceeding 4 mins each) 1) India will realise its demographic dividend in the next 15 years 2) Vocational education and training courses should be introduced in all schools Essay Topics: Write your views (not exceeding 2000 words each) 1) How can India unleash its innovation and entrepreneurship potential? 2) Expansion, excellence and inclusion – the three challenges of the Indian education system Important Dates Contest Begins: Feb 1, 2009 Contest Closes: March 1, 2009 Results Declaration: March 10, 2009 Prizes Winners get to meet Mr. Sam Pitroda Cash Prizes of more than INR 1.5 lakhs Certificates to first 500 entries Log on to http://knowledgeportal.in/contests to participate ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cricket on your mind? Visit the ultimate cricket website. Enter http://beta.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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Extract of Interview held with Prof. V G Talwar, Vice Chancelor, Mysore University
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ================================================ *Jikanur Village (Belgaum District, Karnataka) Gifts Her Noble Son to the Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor… Today, the Panaroma section of the Deccan Herald (State Edition: 26/1/09) had definitely a surprise material for me (http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp <http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp>).* A real 'Republic Day Gift' was in front of me in the form of a very pleasantly conducted candid interview (by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald) honouring the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, Prof. V G Talwar. The interview throws open many of the unknown mysteries in the glorious professional career of Prof. V G Talwar. Hailing from a very humble family background from the Jikanur Village in the Belgaum District, Prof. Talwar started his career in BEL, Bangalore. He then moved on to the Mangalore University and spent six years there before joining the University of Mysore. For the last 17 years he has been associated with the University in various capacities as lecturer, Professor, Registrar, Director of the Academic Staff College and finally reaching the summit of becoming the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the University. As the VC, his present task is very challenging as many things need to be set right in the management of the University Administration. As an immediate welfare measure, Prof. Talwar has already initiated programmes to look into providing ample opportunities to the welfare of the staff members, conduction of innovative training programmes to imbibe newer skills by the staff, training of officers and other staff members in embarking newer administrative strageties and planning. Expanding the net of the training programme to Office Superintendents, Peons and other categories of staff members. His more than three decades of rich experience in administrative, academic and research activities, will help him in taking this opportunity as a challenge. In the course of the interview, Prof. Talwar said on the confidence imposed upon him by the Karnataka Govt. by honoring him with the Vice Chancellorship, which I quote, "I feel very happy and very proud. It is a great responsibility, great challenge and I am indeed very grateful to the government for considering me and giving me an opportunity. I will certainly put my heart and soul into the job. The university already has its name and fame at the international level and I wish the flag of the university will fly all over the globe in future too". Prof. Talwar is very clear that 'every department must be transparent in its working'. He will not compromise on strictness if anyone violates the rich tradition of the Mysore University in upholding its rich integrities of honesty, diligence, truthfulness and openness. Upon Universities having been rated as 5 Stars and 4 Stars earlier, Prof. Talwar clarified this issue by saying that 'Universities cannot be compared to Hotels'. The ranking confusion must be immediately removed. The present status of the Mysore University being ranked as 'A+' is being reworked in NAAC. About the 'hue and cry' of a large amount of money that is to be received by the Mysore University from the Govt. of India for its welfare, infrastructure and educational development, Prof. Talwar clarified that not a single paise has been received so far from the sanctioned Rs. 100 crores. Eventually when the money does come, Prof. Talwar is very clear that general infrastructure and thrust areas would be given the topmost priority. Initially, Rs. 40 crores was to be spent for a center of excellence), and the remaining 60 crores for development. Out of this a sum of Rs. 13 lakhs was to be allotted in building a modern classroom in each department. Added to this a 24/7 electricity and water supply to the entire campus. After prolonged deliberations with the Planning Commission, a 50:50 sharing of resources was agreed upon for sharing the resources between infrastructure and thrust areas. Prof. Talwar has complimented Prof. Shivashankermurthy, the then acting VC for putting up an excellent proposal to the Panel. The good news is that this proposal has been approved and UGC will release its first instalment of Rs. 30 crores very soon. To conclude, if President, Barack Obama is destiny's choice to drive America to its next generation of prosperity, I wouldn't be wrong in saying, that, it is the same destiny's choice in honouring Prof. V G Talwar, ('one of the most humble human beings and a thorough Library and Information Professional') to assume charge of the Vice Chancellorship of the Mysore University and take charge of the 'Change of Guard of Honor' to drive the Mysore University to even greater heights of educational supremacy. Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ========================== Extracts from the Interview held by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald with Prof. V G Talwar of the Mysore University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Interview Skills at IIITMK, 7-8 March 2009
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:22:53 -0800 (PST) From: Sainul Abideen P <sainul(a)yahoo.com> WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS: an e-Learning Initiative Organized by Digital Library and Information Services Division, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Date: 7-8 March, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday) Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th February 2009 About the Workshop Interview is one of the key considerations in the recruitment process of any Job. Effective Job interview is key for getting the right person. Interview is a two way exchange of information and provides an opportunity to candidates to describe their work experience, educational background, career interests, like and dislikes, etc. Similarly, interview provides a chance to the employer to choose right person for the job. Interview preparation is critical point of the interview. A candidate might have obtained high score in examinations but he/she needs to impress the interviewers with his positive qualities, to win the right job. Such winning interviews require specific knowledge and skills, to impress the employer. In order to provide you with those crucial interview skills, IIITM-K Digital Library and Information Services Division is organizing a Workshop on Interview Skills during 7-8 March 2009. This workshop provides a chance to the job seekers an opportunity to gain such winning interview skills. The workshop contains expert lectures on different factors of interview skills and preparations to be taken for winning interviews. Workshop Methodology Being an e-learning initiative, this workshop is based on the Tutored Video Instruction methodology, wherein video lectures of the experts will be delivered in a non-interactive mode. However, tutor guidance will be made available by the local faculty. Venue: IIITM-K, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram – 695581, Kerala Target audience: Anybody interested can attend. However Students, Job Seekers, and those who are in the early stage of their career will be given preference. Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only. [Payments to be made via Cash, or DD in favour of “Director, IIITM-K” payable at Canara Bank, Kazhakkoottam Branch] No. of seats are limited. Kindly confirm availability of seats by sending E-mail to iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com before sending registration fee. Registration Fee is non-refundable. No TA/DA will be given to the participants. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for Accommodation and Travel. Registration form along with the Fee may be sent to the Workshop Coordinator. Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th February 2009 For Registration and further details Sainul Abideen P, Workshop Co-ordinator & Librarian IIITM-K, Park Centre, Technopark, Karyavattom PO,Trivandrum 695581 Ph: 0471-2527567, 2700777 exn 119, Mobile: 9961814247, 9846929235, 9496252786 E-Mail: iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com www.iiitmk.ac.in/interview.htm

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Jikanur Village (Belgaum District, Karnataka) Gifts Her Noble Son to the Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:57:53 From: Ramachandran Guruprasad <gprasad(a)nal.res.in> Mysore University as its 23 Vice Chancellor…_ Today, the Panaroma section of the Deccan Herald (State Edition: 26/1/09) had definitely a surprise material for me (http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp <http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan262009/panorama20090125114606.asp>).* A real 'Republic Day Gift' was in front of me in the form of a very pleasantly conducted candid interview (by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald) honouring the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, Prof. V G Talwar. The interview throws open many of the unknown mysteries in the glorious professional career of Prof. V G Talwar. Hailing from a very humble family background from the Jikanur Village in the Belgaum District, Prof. Talwar started his career in BEL, Bangalore. He then moved on to the Mangalore University and spent six years there before joining the University of Mysore. For the last 17 years he has been associated with the University in various capacities as lecturer, Professor, Registrar, Director of the Academic Staff College and finally reaching the summit of becoming the 23rd Vice Chancellor of the University. As the VC, his present task is very challenging as many things need to be set right in the management of the University Administration. As an immediate welfare measure, Prof. Talwar has already initiated programmes to look into providing ample opportunities to the welfare of the staff members, conduction of innovative training programmes to imbibe newer skills by the staff, training of officers and other staff members in embarking newer administrative strageties and planning. Expanding the net of the training programme to Office Superintendents, Peons and other categories of staff members. His more than three decades of rich experience in administrative, academic and research activities, will help him in taking this opportunity as a challenge. In the course of the interview, Prof. Talwar said on the confidence imposed upon him by the Karnataka Govt. by honoring him with the Vice Chancellorship, which I quote, "I feel very happy and very proud. It is a great responsibility, great challenge and I am indeed very grateful to the government for considering me and giving me an opportunity. I will certainly put my heart and soul into the job. The university already has its name and fame at the international level and I wish the flag of the university will fly all over the globe in future too". Prof. Talwar is very clear that 'every department must be transparent in its working'. He will not compromise on strictness if anyone violates the rich tradition of the Mysore University in upholding its rich integrities of honesty, diligence, truthfulness and openness. Upon Universities having been rated as 5 Stars and 4 Stars earlier, Prof. Talwar clarified this issue by saying that 'Universities cannot be compared to Hotels'. The ranking confusion must be immediately removed. The present status of the Mysore University being ranked as 'A+' is being reworked in NAAC. About the 'hue and cry' of a large amount of money that is to be received by the Mysore University from the Govt. of India for its welfare, infrastructure and educational development, Prof. Talwar clarified that not a single paise has been received so far from the sanctioned Rs. 100 crores. Eventually when the money does come, Prof. Talwar is very clear that general infrastructure and thrust areas would be given the topmost priority. Initially, Rs. 40 crores was to be spent for a center of excellence), and the remaining 60 crores for development. Out of this a sum of Rs. 13 lakhs was to be allotted in building a modern classroom in each department. Added to this a 24/7 electricity and water supply to the entire campus. After prolonged deliberations with the Planning Commission, a 50:50 sharing of resources was agreed upon for sharing the resources between infrastructure and thrust areas. Prof. Talwar has complimented Prof. Shivashankermurthy, the then acting VC for putting up an excellent proposal to the Panel. The good news is that this proposal has been approved and UGC will release its first instalment of Rs. 30 crores very soon. To conclude, if President, Barack Obama is destiny's choice to drive America to its next generation of prosperity, I wouldn't be wrong in saying, that, it is the same destiny's choice in honouring Prof. V G Talwar, ('one of the most humble human beings and a thorough Library and Information Professional') to assume charge of the Vice Chancellorship of the Mysore University and take charge of the 'Change of Guard of Honor' to drive the Mysore University to even greater heights of educational supremacy. Posted in LIS-Forum by Mr R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore and Scientist, KTMD, NAL On behalf of Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore ========================== Extracts from the Interview held by Mr Niranjan Nikam of the Deccan Herald with Prof. V G Talwar of the Mysore University

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1 day State Level Seminar in Mumbai (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 03 Feb '09

03 Feb '09

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:11:06 +0530 From: Ajay Kamble <apassion2002(a)gmail.com> A State level Seminar has been organized on 18th February, 2009 at Kelkar Education Trust's Vinayak Ganesh Vaze college of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mithaghar Road, Mulund (E), Mumbai � 400081. The topic of the seminar is "Re-accreditation and Quality Enhancement in Library Services" The details of the conference are available at www.mlsc.co.nr and http://groups.google.co.in/group/mlosc

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Call for Papers: International Conference on Academic Libraries 2009, Delhi, India
by Puna Das 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

International Conference on Academic Libraries 2009 (ICAL 2009) Venue: Conference Centre, University of Delhi, India Dates: 5-8 October 2009 Organized by: University of Delhi Introduction The International Conference on Academic Libraries is being organized to come up with a vision for next generation academic libraries in order to meet the challenge of knowledge society, in giving the country a competitive edge in knowledge economy. The conference will provide an international platform to all stakeholders to address all issues of importance to academic libraries, discuss and debate roles that academic libraries can play in the higher education system in developed and developing countries with particular reference to India by 2020.The scope of the conference will be: knowledge sharing, ICT management, digital repository management, e-teaching, e-tutorials, stronger library-faculty relationships, and user centric services. The conference will provide an opportunity to identify the strengths and gaps in the academic library system, and to suggest new management models, mechanisms, policies, and national and international programmes for reshaping academic libraries into next generation libraries for the higher education.. Scope of the Conference: Knowledge Sharing, ICT Management, Digital Repository, E-Teaching, E-Tutorials, Library-Faculty Relationships and User-centric Services CALL FOR PAPERS: Papers are invited on the following major themes authors are advised to read the document "conceptual framework" at http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/icaldocs/conceptual document1.pdf Authors are requested to submit their proposals which reflects Case Studies; State of the Art; Review Papers; Specific Proposals; Current Trends etc. Theme 1: Vision & Roles of the Future academic libraries Theme 2: Technology, Policy and Innovation Theme 3: Change Management Theme 4: Library Vendor/ Publisher Interface Theme 5: Management Models and Framework, Library Services Theme 6: Advocacy The conference will maintain its proceedings of high standard and hence would evaluate each and every paper in accordance with the international standards. Hence, all stakeholders who would like to participate in the conference by contributing their valuable knowledge are advised to go through the Conceptual Framework to understand the thrust areas on which the conference intends to deliberate and accordingly make a choice of the relevant theme. Note on How the Papers Will be Handled: The Conference intends to handle the entire academic exercise by inviting experts to deliver the keynote address on each day in Plenary Sessions followed by invitation to authors to present their paper in each session. We intend to conduct the poster sessions based on the themes of each day. The Poster Session has been introduced with a view to provide maximum opportunity to authors for maximum one-to-one interaction. Each session including the Poster Sessions will have an expert reviewer who will analyze the Proceedings of the session and report back to Central Committee to frame the necessary recommendations. The recommendations ultimately will be developed into a Road Map for submission to all stakeholders by which the academic libraries will have their future. Deadlines for Full Papers: 5 July 2009 Download Conceptual Framework: http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/icaldocs/conceptual%20document1.pdf Download Conference Brochure: http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/icaldocs/Lib_con_bro[1].pdf For Further Details Contact: Dr. S.M. Dhawan, Director, Programme Steering Committee, ICAL on smdhawan[at]yahoo.com or ical2009.papers[at]gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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[Library & Information Science Professionals] Library Philosophy and Practice...
by Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 02 Feb '09

02 Feb '09

[http://libr.unl.edu:2000/LPP/lpp.htm] Library Philosophy and Practice title page: "Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research." MORE -- Posted By Hi, I am K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to Library & Information Science Professionals at 2/01/2009 07:51:00 PM

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The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program
by Charu 01 Feb '09

01 Feb '09

The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, OCLC has invited the application from young Library and Information Science professionals from developing countries, for The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for the session 2010. This programme in the form of continuing education have jointly organised by IFLA and OCLC and sponsored by American Theological Library Association. This is a five week programme where five librarians, including a theological librarian gets opportunity to meet with leading information practitioners, visit libraries and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management and global cooperative librarianship. The Fellows visit selected North American and European libraries, cultural heritage institutions and library organizations. The Fellows also observe OCLC's governance structure in action, gaining insight into issues affecting the global library cooperative. *Dates to be remember:-* *Application deadline* 06 March 2009 *Selection* April - July 2009 *Award announcement* August 2009 *Program dates* April - May 2010 (exact dates to be determined) The detail information regarding this golden opportunity like Application Form and related guidelines can be accessed at following link:- http://www.oclc.org/americalatina/en/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/de… 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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Recruitment@GNDU, AMRITSAR
by Anita�Vashistha 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

*GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY (GNDU), AMRITSAR* GT Road, Amritsar, Punjab India Advertisement No. 1/2009 Applications are invited for the following posts on the prescribed application form so as to reach latest by *02/03/2009*. 1. *Professor : *05 posts, Grade : Rs.16400-22400) + 05 posts on Honorarium of Rs.20000/- pm fixed. 2. *Director Computer Centre* : 01 post, Grade : Rs.16400-22400 3. *Librarian* : 02 post, Grade : Rs.16400-22400 4. *Finance & Development Officer* : 01 post, Grade: Rs. 13500-16800+1000 S.A.+ 400 C.A.) 5. *Director, Youth Welfare* : 01 post, Grade: Rs.12000-18300 6. *Reader :* 03 posts, Grade: Rs. 12000-18300 7. *Reader cum Deputy Director (Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy )* : 01 post, Grade : Rs. 12000-18300 8. *Scientific Officer (USIC) : *01 post, Grade Rs.8000-13500 9. *Lecturers *: 12 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 10. *Research Fellows* : 01 post, Pay: Rs. 6500/- p.m. fixed 11. *Assistant Director* (Woman) Physical Education & Sports : 01 post (on contractual basis initially for 3 years), Pay: Rs. 14000/- p.m. fixed *GNDU Regional Campus, Jalandhar* 1. *Professors* : 02 posts, Grade : Rs.16400-22400 2. *Reader* : 02 posts, Grade : Rs.12000-18300/- 3. *Lecturers *: 08 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 *GNDU Regional Campus, Gurdaspur* 1. *Professor* : 04 posts, Grade : Rs. 16400-22400/- 2. *Reader* : 03 posts, Grade: Rs. 12000-18300 3. *Lecturers *: 02 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 ASSM College, Mukandpur 1. *Lecturers *: 03 posts, Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 Further details available at http://gndu.ac.in/DOWNLOAD/02-03-2009.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 Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha --------------------------------------------- Napino Auto & Electronics Ltd, Gurgaon, India !-- Virus-Free Mail Using AntiVirus for IQ Mail & QuickHeal Engine --!

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Post of Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 31 Jan '09

31 Jan '09

Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalaya (B.P.Ed. College), Uchgaon, Tal. Karveer, Dist. Kolhapur - 416005 (Maharashtra) for details visit www.unishivaji.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: Ranking of World Web Repositiories
by J. K. Vijayakumar 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Ranking Web of World Repositories just published the latest ranking of January 2009. Check the top 300 World repositories at http://repositories.webometrics.info/top300_rep.asp And top 300 Institutional repositories at http://repositories.webometrics.info/top300_rep_inst.asp Among World repositories, IISc from India stands 39th and ISI stands 105th. The leading International Repository in Library and Information Science and Technology called "E-LIS" 19th in the ranking. Among Institutional repositories from India, IISc repository stands 28th and ISI repository stands 89th. Methodology: Using as basis the data from the Registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR) and The Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpendOAR) the list of repositories is compuled accroding to certain conditions. See more details here about the methodilogy used http://repositories.webometrics.info/methodology_rep.html ---------------------- Blogged at http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/2009/01/ranking-web-of-repositories.html

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How to start a basic library ?
by Rajan 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Dear All, The Unesco document "Libraries for all : how to start a basic library", brought to our notice by Dr Indira, is an excellent practical guide to be taught in our library schools in the beginning so as to give the students a holistic overview of the tasks ahead in the library profession. The list of options in decision-making, the practical hints on whereabouts and the logical sequencing of the sub topics make this document a good entry point for a new student of Library Science. Regards, K Rajasekharan ------------------------------ Original Message: Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:39:25 +0530 From: "Indira" <indk68(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Budgeting in Library Dear Mrs. Sheethal, UNESCO Publication "Libraries for all: how to start and run a basic library" written by Laura Wendell, the founder of the World Library Partnership, is a practical guide to establish and manage a library. available in English, French and Spanish in HTML and PDF formats. This resource guide is designed and developed for people with little or no training in librarianship and contains practical, step-by-step instructions for creating and managing a successful library. Here is the URL: http://www.unesco.org/webworld/highlights/library_run_020299.html Line-item Budgeting is discussed in P15-21. I feel we should include this in the Reading Lists of BLISC and MLISC programs. Hope this manual will be useful in our day-to-day practices. Dr Indira ------------------------------------------------- -- 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 Course on Library Automation and Open Source Software
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

NISCAIR announces its short term course on Library Automation and Open Source Softwares Duration: 5 days (2-6 March, 2009) Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 Course fee: Rs. 2000/- (without accommodation) / Rs. 2600/- (with accommodation) How to apply: Application form is available at www.niscair.res.in or can be obtained by sending an email to training(a)niscair.res.in. Filled in application form along with the appropriate course fee is to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and is to be sent to In-Charge (Training), Education and Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training(a)niscair.res.in G. Mahesh Scientist, NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requiest
by Murali dharan 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Dear All, If any one have this article in hardcopy or Softcopy please send. It is very urgent needed for one our Professors: Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2008, Vol. 24, No. 5, Pages 1549-1559 Direct and indirect costs among employees with diabetic retinopathy in the United States* Lauren J. Lee, Andrew P. Yu, Kevin E. Cahill, Alan K. Oglesby, Jackson Tang, Ying Qiu, Howard G. Birnbaum With regards V.Muralidharan, Librarian, Aravind Eye hospital, Coimbatore 641014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation – "Young ESD Voices from around the World"
by Puna Das 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Call for Participation – "Young ESD Voices from around the World" Background >From 31 March to 2 April 2009, the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – Moving into the Second Half of the UN Decade will be held in Bonn, Germany. Organizers of the conference are UNESCO and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, in cooperation with the German Commission for UNESCO. Five years into the Decade, the conference will follow four objectives: to highlight the relevance of ESD to all of education; to promote international exchange on ESD, especially between the North and the South; to carry out a stock-taking of the implementation of the UN Decade and to develop strategies for the way ahead. World Conference participants are 700 representatives from all world regions, of UNESCO Member States, United Nations Agencies, organizations from civil society, and the private sector. Workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" One day before the opening of the World Conference, a workshop with 25 young people from around the world with demonstrated engagement in Education for Sustainable Development will take place in Bonn, Germany. Participants of the workshop will also take part in the World Conference. Workshop results will be presented at the Conference. Young people between 18 and 35 years of age are invited to submit applications for participating in the workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" and in the World Conference itself by 9 February 2009. Applications must include a letter of motivation (one page) describing the applicants' engagement in Education for Sustainable Development, the motivation for applying and a short description of what is intended to be done as follow-up to the Conference. Moreover, a curriculum vitae should be submitted. Participants will be selected according to their engagement in ESD, their involvement in relevant networks and hence their function as young ESD ambassadors / multipliers. Working language of the workshop: English Dates and venues: * March 2009: Email consultations, preparing the workshop and the contribution to the World Conference * 30 March 2009: Workshop "Young ESD Voices from around the World" in Bonn, Germany * 31 March - 2 April 2009: World Conference Education for Sustainable Development in Bonn, Germany * April / May 2009: Evaluation of the workshop and the World Conference via Email consultation and follow-up The 25 participants of the workshop will also be guests of the main conference. Funds for travel and hotel costs are available if required. Submission of applications by 9 February 2009 to Email worldconference2009@esd.unesco..de or Fax +49(0)228-688444-79, reference "Application 'Young ESD Voices'". Successful participants will be informed by 16 February 2009. More Details: http://www.esd-world-conference-2009.org/en/esd-workshop-for-young-people.h… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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/

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Biblios.net-free Z39.50 catalogue records from LibLime
by J. K. Vijayakumar 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

-------------------- From: On Behalf Of Barrett, Bernard Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:14 AM To: Subject: Biblios.net - free Z39.50 catalogue records Might be of interest? Bernard Barrett Information Scientist Directorate of Mental Health Health Service Executive Office 5, Ground Floor, South East Wing, St Joseph's Hospital Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Republic of Ireland Announcing ‡biblios.net, the world’s largest database of freely-licensed library records By resourceshelf on Cataloging and Metadata >From the News Release: LibLime [has] announced the launch of ‡biblios.net–a free browser-based cataloging service with a data store containing over thirty-million records. Records are licensed under the Open Data Commons, making the service the world’s largest repository of freely-licensed library records. ‡biblios.net (pronounced ‘biblios dot net’) features an intuitive metadata editor complete with templates, macros, authority auto-completion and embedded context-sensitive help. The central record repository contains 25-million bibliographic records and just under eight-million authority records. The data is maintained by ‡biblios.net users similar to the model used by Wikipedia. Catalogers can use and contribute to the database without restrictions because records in ‡biblios.net are freely-licensed under the Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (https://biblios.net/open-data-commons-license) ‡biblios.net also includes a built-in federated search system allowing catalogers to find records from any Z39.50 target. A central Search Target Registry, seeded with over 2,000 Z39.50 servers, makes it easy for catalogers to find, create and share Z39.50 targets. In addition to offering a cutting-edge cataloging interface, ‡biblios.net offers a unique social cataloging environment. Built-in forums and private messaging make finding help and communicating with other users a cinch. Real-time chat is slated for an upcoming release. “The philosophy behind an Open Data movement scarcely needs an explanation to a library audience,” explains LibLime CEO, Joshua Ferraro. “The mission of libraries–to provide open, free access to ideas and information–surely applies to the metadata created BY librarians,” Ferraro says. “To date, libraries haven’t had a freely-licensed repository of library records to date and that makes ‡biblios.net an especially exciting development, one that I’m proud to have been a part of,” says Ferraro. “It’s our hope that ‡biblios.net, as well as other open data movements, will usher in a new era of library openness, where libraries can collaboratively create and share metadata with the whole community,” Ferraro says. You can sign up for a free ‡biblios.net account by visiting http://biblios.net. See Also: Listen to a Podcast with the Founder/Creator of ‡biblios.net, Josh Ferraro (He’s also the CEO of LibLime) ---------------------- Blogged at http://libinfospace.blogspot.com/2009/01/bibliosnet-open-access-in-catalogu… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Information for the post of Information Scientist
by kallol talukdar 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Respected Professionals Kindly let me know the qualification required to became an Information Scientist. also let me know where i will get the goverment notification for the post. Thanking You *KALLOL DAS Asst. Librarian Faculty of Management (FMS) Modi Institute of Management & Research* *(Deemed University) Sikar, Rajasthan* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Workshop on Knowledge Management (IWKM 2009) -Concluded
by nali pm 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Dear Professionals An International Workshop on Knowledge Management (IWKM 2009) was held on January 24-25, 2009 organized by Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. The major objectives of the workshop were: To identify Knowledge Management implementation in various corporate and academic institutes. To understand the processes involved in capturing and sharing organization’s knowledge assets, both tacit and explicit. To learn handling of select KM models/technology tools such as MASK, KMM, CKF etc for developing KM in the respective fields of participants. To identify constraints and challenges, while implementing Knowledge Management programme. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. In his speech, he said that a creative approach to KM in R & D institutions can result higher research productivity and information flow and he emphasized the need of capturing tacit knowledge of scientists and academicians using modern communication technology. Padamshri Prof. P. N. Kaula, Chief guest of the function highlighted the importance of KM in present society. He said concept of KM is fast developing and the time is here to implement the application of KM in Libraries and Information Centers. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine, Associate Dean, TELECOM School of Management, Paris France delivered keynote address. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine was the main resource person. Dr. Parag Sanghani, Director, AESMPGIBM, Ahmedabad, Dr. Debahsis Patnaik, IIT Kanpur and Dr. Zafar Numani, Dept. law, AMU delivered lectures on different aspects of KM. About ninety delegates from libraries, management, IT, medicine, corporate, NGO and research organizations from India and abroad participated in the two day workshop. Prof. Jean-Louis Ermine gave hands on training in KMM and CKF module of KM technology. Study materials were distributed along with few exercises on CD-ROM for further developing their KM expertise. A cultural evening was also organized on 24th Jan. . Prof. V.K Abdul Jaleel, The Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh distributed the certificates to the participants in the valedictory function. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Reader/Organizing Secretary IWKM 2009 _________________________________________________________________ Chose your Life Partner! Join MSN Matrimony FREE http://www.in.msn.com/matrimony -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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