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Neem extract for preservation
by YASHWANT G KANADE 24 Nov '08

24 Nov '08

Dear Members, Could any one please suggest us how neem extract can be used to control the worm attacked to books? Please give the details of the company who does this services? -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO/Librarian Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner @CES, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS Education
by shriram pandey 24 Nov '08

24 Nov '08

Dear Madam, There are various approaches that can be adopted by LIS departments and some specialized organizations to prepare corporate librarians. In order to fulfill this requirement, first we have to see that whats are the necessary qualifications and experience needed for a corporate librarians.Most of the corporate libraries are fully automated and use latest technologies to provide best quality based services to their patrons. This includes content management, Community portal development for social networking, CAS services through blogs and through some others web 2.0 technology like wikies. Knowledge Management is also more associated with this and many libraries are now proactively providing "Knowledge Management services". Some of the leading organizations that have already started some specialized programs for LIS professionals include NCSI, Indian Institute of Science, which is providing specialised training in information and Knowledge Management(IKM). This training programme is now being continued as LIM (Library and information management) in collaboration with JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc. ADIS course (Now MS-Library and information science), ISI , Bangalore has also the latest curriculum and infrastructure to prepare corporate librarians. Library and information Science departments can take reference from curriculum of these organizations and can develop their curriculum based on that. There are several other issues that LIS departments should have to care of like Specialized staff , Infrastructure etc. Regards, Shri Ram Pandey - MLIS(BHU), IKM(IISc), UGC-NET (JRF) NCSI, IISC, Bangalore-560012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program -2010
by J. K. Vijayakumar 23 Nov '08

23 Nov '08

Introduction This program, jointly sponsored by the American Theological Library Association, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC, provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. Program overview On an annual basis, up to six individuals, including a theological librarian, are selected for participation in this intensive five-week Fellowship program. Four weeks are based at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA; one week is based at OCLC in Leiden, Netherlands. The program gives Fellows opportunities 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. Fellows give presentations about their home countries and libraries, meet leading information professionals and discuss real-world solutions to the challenges facing libraries today. The Fellows translate their learning and experiences into specific professional development plans that guide their continued growth as well as their personal contributions to their home institutions and country of origin. Application deadline 06 March 2009 Selection April - July 2009 Award announcement August 2009 Program dates April - May 2010 (exact dates to be determined) Full Details are available at http://www.oclc.org/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/default.htm Best wishes for all applicants; Posted by -- -- -- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR IFLA-OCLC Fellow - 2001 Associate Director of Library Services American University of Antigua PB W-1451, St. Johns Antigua, West Indies www.auamed.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Get an edge realize your dream"
by shivakumar shiva 23 Nov '08

23 Nov '08

Dear Professionals, The 5th talk of the 'Friday Talk' series of MULISSA (Mysore University Library and Information Science Students Association) was held at the First year Lecture hall of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore on Friday, 21st Nov. 2008. This week's topic of discussion was 'Get on edge to realize your dream'. Mr. Prashanth Kumar, Managing Director of EDGE (Enhancing Individual Growth and Excellence), Mysore, gave an interactive presentation on how to realize our dreams. He began by defining the word 'success', which means many things to many people. Intent, effort and God's grace are three ingredients for success. He emphasized certain issues such as - Why some people are not successful. - The art of dream conversion being a structured process. - Handling fear - Dealing with criticism He ended with the quote 'Dreams can come true, if you make them come true'. Dr. Mallinath Kumbar presided over the function, welcomed and introduced the guest, Faculty, Research Scholars and students were present on the occasion. -- *Shivakumar H.R.* * II year MLISc * *Manasagangothri * *University of Mysore Mysore.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Corrigendum : National Seminar On Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS) 16th - 17th January, 2009
by Aditya Tripathi 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear All, This is regarding correction in the 'Call for Papers' section of the brochure of 'National Seminar On Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS)' 16th - 17th January, 2009 The last date for the submission of full texts of paper(s) should be read as 20.12.2008 Our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Call for Papers Full texts paper(s) in English (in A4 size, double space, not more than 10 pages) should be sent to the Organising Secretary, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005. adityatripathi(a)hotmail.com aditya(a)bhu.ac.in Last date for submission of full texts of paper(s) is 20.12.2008 . -- Dr. Aditya Tripathi Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 ---------------------------------------------------- 1. Contribute to DRTC LIS Open Digital Library https://drtc.isibang.ac.in 2. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture invitation
by SRELS 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Moderator: Kindly announce the following lecture invitation to the benefit of Lis-forum members. Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS ******** The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore Cordially invites you to the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures (27)(2008) on GROWTH OF LITERATURE AND MEASURES OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIVITY: SCIENTOMETRIC MODELS by Dr. I.K. Ravichandra Rao Professor and Head, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore on 18, 19 and 20th December 2008 at 6.00 p.m. each day at SRELS, 702, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 Prof. N. Mukunda Professor (Retired), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Editor, Publications, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore inaugurates RSVP: K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reading books, the new way - Times of India
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Friends An article on Reading books, the new way is appeared in the times of India, Times City on Bangalore edition on 21st November 2008. some of the highlights are *When stodk markets in the US were hitting new lows, the Chicago Public Library had a sunny detail to record. * The reading habit is far from dying in the city. Lending libraries are diversifying to adapt to modern readers' needs and intersts, *Small lending libraries losingout because stacking a quality collection of books a high-investment proposition, Dinesh K. S. -- 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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net/ set exam
by Jayanthi Rajkumar Kumbhar 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

I am Jayanthi Vishwanath worked as Librarian in MBA college Pune. I have already given 3-4 times NET exam and one time SET exam, but iam not cleared the exam. So. I want ask you that can i get the question paper set of NET/SET exam & can given the instructions regarding how to study for clearing the exam. Thanks. -- with regards, Jayanthi Rajkumar Mamasaheb Mohol College of Business Administration Pirangut Pune- 412108 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library2.0
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:36:25 +0530 (IST) From: Mrs Nishtha Anilkumar <nishtha(a)prl.res.in> Dear Colleagues, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad is organising a national workshop on "Library2.0 : A Global Information Hub, on 5 - 6 February 2009. This workshop would help in familiarizing oneself with the following contemporary concepts and applying them in the libraries so as to move towards user driven information scenario : Understanding Web 2.0 Interoperability standards and Protocols Network & RFID Technologies Open Source Technologies More information about the workshop will be available from the workshop webpage under the PRL Library website (http://www.prl.res.in/~library) Kindly note that registration is limited to 80 participants. If you or your staff members are interested in attending the workshop, please pre-register (online) and submit your payment at the earliest to secure a place. Thank you. With regards Nishtha A Nishtha Anilkumar Librarian SD Phone : 079-2631-4167 Physical Research Laboratory Fax : 079-2631-4911 Off Gujarat University Road email : nishtha(a)prl.res.in Navrangpura URL : www.prl.res.in/~library Ahmedabad - 380 009

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Vacancies in IBS Library
by Shekar H P 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Moderator, Kindly circulate this information in LIS Forum Dear Professionals, We have openings for the position of "Library Assistants" in IBS Bangalore. Those who are interested in the above mentioned position and willing to work, may contact the Librarian at the below mentioned number between 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday) or forward your updated resume addressed to the Director, IBS Bangalore through e-mail ID given below. Position Vacant: Library Assistants - 2 Educational Qualification: Any Graduate or Post Graduate with B.L.I.Sc / M.L.I.Sc or equalent degree from a recognized University with Good Communication Skills and Computer Knowledge Experience required: Min 1+ years Salary: Pay scale + CPF+ allowances as per IBS norms Job location: Bangalore Last Date: 26.11.2008 Contact E-mail: bnglib(a)ibsindia.org OR shekarhp(a)gmail.com Ph: 080-26860100 Extn.133 Web site: www.ibsindia.org -- SHEKAR.H.P. M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,PGDHRM., Librarian, IBS Bangalore #19 / 3, Nr.Metro, Kanakapura Road Bangalore-560 062 Ph:080-26860100, 9945799927 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content
by Rajesh Chandrakar 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Moderator Kindly announce the following National Seminar on Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content With best regards, Rajesh Chandrakar National Seminar on Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content: Bridging the Digital Divide Jointly organized by CEC, New Delhi and INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 29th to 30th January 2009. For more details kindly follow the link: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/seminar/. Background Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) and the Information Library Network (INFLIBNET) the two Inter-University Centres (IUC's) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) were set up with common facilities as IUC's equipped with infrastructure for research and academic activity in the universities of higher education in the country considering the fact that heavy investment on infrastructure and other cost-intensive central facilities may be beyond the reach of individual institutions. CEC and the INFLIBNET Centre of UGC provide information support for education and research in colleges and universities through their services and facilities. While CEC concentrates on creation and dissemination of multimedia-based learning resources, the INFLIBNET specialises in textual-based information retrieval services through its union databases and by facilitating access to full-text and bibliographic e-resources through consortium arrangements. Both the organizations make intensive use of Internet, Web and other communication technology to develop and disseminate their services. While both the institutions work primarily for the same goal, albeit separately, there is a lot of scope for the them to cooperate, coordinate and collaborate in the process of creation, development and dissemination their resources and services. The Internet and Web technology offer virtual environment that facilitate collaboration, hitherto, not possible in the traditional communication system. There is, therefore, an opportunity to examine and evaluate the activities, services and functionalities of the two institutions, identify gaps in resources, services and infrastructure and flag potential areas of coordination and collaboration. The two organizations may also redefine their roles in changing scenario and identify modalities to work in tandem with inputs from their users and experts in Media, Communication and Library Information Science Theme and Sub-theme of the Seminar Multi-media Content Development and Management a.. E-content creation and building learning objects repositories. b.. Information retrieval techniques for non-textual media c.. Multimedia formats and standards d.. Virtual learning environment Multi-media Communication: Tools and Techniques a.. EDUSAT network for dissemination of knowledge b.. Podcasting, Vodcasting and Webcasting Digital preservation a.. Digital preservation strategies and its challenges b.. Digital preservation of metadata Metadata Creation and Management a.. Metadata standards for textual and multimedia content b.. Learning Objects Metadata Standards Open Access and Open Source Software a.. Institutional Repositories (IRs) b.. Open Access (OA) initiatives in India c.. Interoperability: Standards and Tools d.. Open source software Library Consortia and IPR in Digital World a.. Library consortia: Economics and impact on research output b.. IPR in digital environment Target Audience The seminar is essentially targeted to the academic community in the universities and colleges. Individuals concerned with application of ICTs in libraries, media centres, virtual learning, online courseware development and dissemination would also benefit from the seminar. The existing users of media services from CEC / EMMRC's and INFLIBNET will also participate. Registration Last Date for Registration : January 15, 2009 Registration fee : Rs. 2,000.00 per participant The amount for registration fee may be paid either by Demand Draft / Multi-City cheque in favour of "Director, CEC, New Delhi" payable at New Delhi. The payment may be sent on the address given overleaf along with the Registration Form. Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed. Registration fee is non-refundable. Registration fee does not include accommodation. Contact us for Registration/Enquires Seminar Secretariat Chief Administrative Officer / Organising Secretary Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC), IUAC Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067 Phone: 011-26890264, 011-26122605, 011- 26897418, 26897419 Fax: 011-26897416 Website: http://www.cec-ugc.org . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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For Indian Libraries only
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:37:13 -0800 (PST) From: Ceser Res <ceserres(a)yahoo.com> *******Apologies for cross-postings******* � Special Package Offer to the Indian Libraries http://ceser.res.in/ijamas/ams-jour.html � Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce special subscription fee offer to the Indian Libraries as �Annual Subscriptions Packages-Year 2009� of followings journals. (http://ceser.res.in/ijamas/ams-jour.html) � A. Annual Subscriptions Fee Package- One Special Offer Fee: �Rs. 50,000 (Actual Fee = Rs. 117600 [US$ 2450] Discount 57%) 1.�� International Journal of Ecological Economics & Statistics [Print issue] 2.�� International Journal of Tomography & Statistics [Print issue] 3.�� International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJAI) [Online issue] 4.�� Bulletin of Statistics & Economics (BSE) [Online issue] 5.�� International Journal of Mathematics and Computation (IJMC) [Online issue] � B. Annual Subscriptions Package- Two Special Offer Fee:� Rs. 50,000 (Actual Fee = Rs. 117600 [US$ 2450] Discount 57%) International Journal of Applied Mathematics & Statistics [Print issue] International Journal of Ecology & Development �[Print issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics [Online issue] International Journal of Imaging (IGI) [Online issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Computation (IJMC) [Online issue] � C. Annual Subscriptions Package- Both Special Offer Fee:� Rs. 80,000 (Actual Fee = Rs. 223200 [US$ 4650] Discount 64%) International Journal of Ecological Economics & Statistics [Print issue] International Journal of Tomography & Statistics �[Print issue] International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJAI) [Online issue] Bulletin of Statistics & Economics (BSE) [Online issue] International Journal of Applied Mathematics & Statistics �[Print issue] International Journal of Ecology & Development �[Print issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics [Online issue] International Journal of Imaging (IGI) [Online issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Computation (IJMC) [Online issue] � The above Special Package Offer (Year 2009) is only for Indian Libraries as end users and valid with direct orders only (without subscription agent). � You may order a subscription at: subsc(a)ceser.res.in; ceser_info(a)yahoo.com, eic.ijees(a)yahoo.com; eic.ijed(a)yahoo.com � Please visit for journals at:� http://ceser.res.in/ijamas/ams-jour.html � Further enquiries: subsc(a)ceser.res.in; ceser_info(a)yahoo.com; eic.ijees(a)yahoo.com; eic.ijed(a)yahoo.com

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Special Lecture
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Date: 20 Nov 2008 06:57:56 -0000 From: raghunandana m <mraghunandana(a)rediffmail.com> BANGALORE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE Cordially invites you to the SPECIAL LECTURE On Contemporary Challenges in LIS By Shri. M.N. Seetharama Librarian (Retd.) Date: 22nd Nov. 2008, Saturday Venue:Dr. S. Radhakrishna Lecture Hall Time:11.00 AM Dept. of Library & Information Science Sneha Bhavan building Jnanabharathi Campus Bangalore ALL ARE WELCOME Dr. Lalitha Ashwath Professor & Chairman Dept. of Library & Information Science Bangalore University, Bangalore

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LIS Education
by Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Professional friends, How can LIS departments prepare corporate librarians? Please offer your suggestions that are more practical for implementation. Varalakshmi -- Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science., Andhra University. Visakhapatnam. _________________________________________________________________ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://in.msn.com/coxandkings -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Presentation Proposals on "Digitization in the Developing World" for American Library Association Annual Conference 2009
by J. K. Vijayakumar 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

-----Original Message----- From: Jacqueline Solis [mailto:jsolis@email.unc.edu] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:26 AM Subject: [alaworld] Call for Presentation Proposals on "Digitization in the Developing World" for American Library Association Annual Conference 2009 Call for Presentation Proposals "Digitization in the Developing World" American Library Association International Relations Round Table Pre-Conference American Library Association Annual Conference July 10, 2009 Digitization has become important in worldwide efforts to preserve, manage, and provide access to cultural heritage and scholarly information. However, digitization efforts require significant financial investments in infrastructure and technology as well as in human resources for project management. This pre-conference session will look at issues, successes, and challenges for digitization projects in developing countries. The organizing committee invites proposals for presentations at the International Relations Round Table Pre-Conference session held during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago on topics that address the following questions, or other relevant topics: • How are developing countries overcoming challenges and moving forward with digitization projects? • Which collections are being chosen for digitization? • What are considerations in selecting material for digitization? • How are digital collections being presented and organized? • How are potential partners/funding agencies being identified? • Success stories Submission guidelines: If interested, please submit an abstract (300 words maximum) by 31 December 2008, to Jacqueline Solis, Co-chair of the International Relations Round Table Pre-Conference, at jsolis(a)email.unc.edu. Travel and expenses: The committee is able to cover the cost of the pre-conference registration for accepted presenters, but we are not able to pay for travel costs, accommodations, or registration for the ALA Conference. -- Jacqueline Solis Humanities Reference and Instruction Librarian University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Davis Library, Campus Box 3922 Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890 Phone: +1 919 962 1151 | Fax: +1 919 962 5537 --------------------- Message forwarded by Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR Associate Director of Library Services American University of Antigua PB W-1451, St. Johns Antigua, West Indies www.auamed.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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EU Online Digital library
by Raj K Bhardwaj 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Europian Union launched its online Digital library , an online digest of European's Culture heritage. In a first attempt a few thousand works from france , Hungry, and Portugal, were put online in March 2007 by France National Libary, which has its own Digital sectionGallica, Launched in 1996. Its project aim to operate in 21 languages. Read detailed article in Hindu 20 Nov. page 24 http://search.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/en/index.html<http://search.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/en/index.html> with regards Raj Kumar Bhardwaj Hon'ble Judges Library High Court of Punjab and Haryana Chandigarh -- http://raajchd.googlepages.com/home -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ph D in Gauhati University
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Dear Professionals, Gauhati University has given advertisement for Ph D programme. This year for the first time Admission test will be taken. You have to apply to the respective departments in Plain paper along with biodata and Rs. 100 Published in The Assam Tribune, 16th Nov. You can send me a mail for the copy of the adv. -- 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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Query about content management!
by T. Shahab 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Dear Moderator, Would some professional colleagues like to share with me their practical experience (particularly, the work flow process) about content management in any subject, say Biotechnology or Medicine, please? Thanks TANWIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library Automation Packages from Jan 5-9 '09 @ NCSI
by K.T Anuradha 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Dear Professional, A five day Workshop on Integrated Library Automation Packages (ILAP): Basics of KOHA and NewGenLib is organised at National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from January 5th to 9th, covering installation on Windows XP and Linux (Ubuntu) and basics of Staff-Client and OPAC modules in KOHA and NewGenLib. The workshop is carried out as part of IDRC sponsored project on ILAP (http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) This is the first workshop in a series of workshops organised through this project sharing our experience with open source ILAP. Topics covered: Ubuntu: An overview; Basics of MARC and use of MARC Edit; Library Automation Software: Past, Present and the Future; Installation of KOHA and NewGenLib on Ubuntu and Windows XP; Overview of Staff-Client module and OPAC in KOHA and NewGenLib. The workshop is conducted with theory followed by lab sessions. Workshop CD containing all the presentation slides, lab exercises and installable software will be provided to the participants. Date: 5th to 9th January, 2009 Registration Details: Rs. 4,000 registration fee is charged. A DD has to be drawn in favour of 'The Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore' and posted to 'Anuradha.K.T, National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012'. Working lunch and tea will be provided during the workshop dates. Participants have to take care of their travel, board and lodging. On request accommodation for participants during the dates 5th to 9th January 2009 will be provided at the 'Hoysala House' hostel of IISc. Maximum of 20 participants will be taken for the workshop on first come first serve basis. To register for the workshop kindly send a mail to workshop(a)dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Venue: Internet School, Opposite to NCSI, IISc, Bangalore Last date for Registration: 15th December 2008 Workshop Coordinator: Ms. Anuradha.K.T. National Centre for Science Information Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012 anu(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in For more details visit http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop

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FW: Detailed in depth subdivisions or subclasses of the main DDC classes/numbers
by Kamal Hindawi 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Dear LIS members, I wonder if you are using in your college the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system to classify the books, journals, and related resources. If yes, I would be grateful to you if you do provide me with detailed in depth subdivisions and/or subclasses of the main DDC classes/numbers. Thank you in anticipation Kamal Hindawi ICARDA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Coordinator (World Health Organization Library – Geneva Switzerland) --ind
by Tomas Allen 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Vacancy - Coordinator (World Health Organization Library – Geneva Switzerland) Vacancy HQ/08/HQ/IER/FT934 Deadline for application : 12 December 2008 Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland For the FULL vacancy description; and application; please visit the following site https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=… Brief Description of duties: (PLEASE SEE FULL LINK ABOVE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION) The incumbent is Coordinator of the Library and Information Networks of Knowledge (LNK). 1. Managing the WHO Library and Information Networks for Knowledge (LNK), including key library services and its financial and human resources, with appropriate work plans, monitoring and performance measurement and improvement. 2. Providing leadership, policy guidance, strategic advice and support to WHO Library systems worldwide, and brokering collaborative relationships and seamless information systems between HQ clusters, Regional Offices and WHO country offices. 3. Building and managing dynamic networks and platforms, such as the Global Health Library and Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI), to foster universal access the world of health information in member states, working with public and private partners to set agendas in access to knowledge and develop appropriate policy frameworks, local capacity and systems, and innovative mechanisms for technical assistance to countries in need. 4. Providing an intelligence function on critical current and emerging issues and technologies on access to knowledge for WHO, and optimizing expertise and networks for information management in support of WHO's work as a global knowledge-based Organization. 5. Participating in the development of the Department's strategic planning and management and representing the Organization at interagency, international and national meetings. Kind regards Tomas ALLEN Tomasallen_who(a)hotmail.com Or alternatively allent(a)who.int _________________________________________________________________ Access your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_access… -- 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 Nihal Alam 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Dear friends, Can someone kindly send me a copy of the below reference? I shall be grateful. Article title: *Content-based retrieval in digital libraries* Author: Adam, N.R.; Gangopadhyay, A. Journal title: COMPUTER ( IEEE Xplore) Bibliographic details: Volume 31, Issue 1, Jan 1998 Page(s):93 - 95 Publisher: IEEE Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/2.641982 Seeking your co-operation Thanking You Nihal Alam ADIS 2nd Year Student Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore-059 Karnataka (India) email: nihalalam(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in nihal.drtc(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UPDATE: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content Management on November 08th, 2008 at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
by Arumugam Pitchai 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Dear Friends, NCSI-NET have organised Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content management for Information Professionals, successfully on 8th November 2008. We have received excellent response from student community as well from the working professionals. We had 102 participants including NCSI-NET members. The Seminar started with Prof. A.G. Menon, Prof. Giridhar Madras & Prof. N.V. Joshi lighting the lamp, and Prof. Joshi introduced the TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar. Later the Keynote address by Mr. Kottai A., KM/ECM Services, TCS followed by High Tea. First Session started with the topic Introduction to Content Management (CM) presented by Mr. Rajendra Babu. He stressed on the need of Content Management System for Content creation, capturing, publishing, organizing, storage & retrieval, preservation. He also explained the Enterprise Content Management & the related components & the Features of CMS. It was followed by Evaluation of Major Commercial/Open Source CMS by Mr. Sudhakar Gudlannagari. He presented the evaluation criteria for selecting a CMS, also major Commercial/Open source CMS tools. Later in the forenoon session we had CMS Process, Design & Implementation presented by Mr. Arumugam Pitchai. He explained about the CMS process & its workflow. Followed by Management of CMS: Migration, Metrics and Measurement & Promotion by Ms. Suvarsh Minj. She stressed the options & strategies for Content Migration also need for Metrics and Measurements for the usage of different CMS tools. The second session started with a presentation by Mr. B.S. Shivaram on Drupal: An Overview & Installation. He explained the different features of Drupal. Followed by the Drupal: Installation & Demo by Mr. Maruthu Pandiyan B. He gave an overview of installation Drupal on Windows platform and demonstrated various modules and features of Drupal. Third session started with the panel discussion titled Skills for LIS Professionals. Mr. Ananda Byrappa, Ms. Lakshmi and Mr. T.S. Prasanna Participated in the discussion. All of them gave their individual opinions in answering the questions put forth by the participants. The seminar materials and presentations were distributed through CD. Please find the updated seminar page with presentations at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminar2008.html Also: a picture is worth a thousand words, so find here are a few pictures that speak volumes!! http://picasaweb.google.com/sp.arumugam/DrTBRMemorialSeminar2008Picture?aut… # It was a memorable event for NCSI'ans. We thank you all for the support extended to the coordination team. Hope to organize such events in future. Regards NCSI-Net Coordinators -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET ( IndCat ) Union Catalogue of books crossed ten million bibliographic records
by Prem Chand 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

INFLIBNET ( IndCat. ) records crossed ten million bibliographic records INFLIBNET has compiled and processed ten millions bibliographical records of books from more than 112 university libraries which can be accessed from the Centre web site. It contains 10697998 bibliographic records from participating members. Anyone can access these records from http://unicat.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/unicat/ and download matched records. It is free. The database is known as IndCat. The Centre has developed new interface which has additional features of advanced search, search within the single library, and restrict the search to one particular state. The records can be downloaded and can easily merged in to SOUL software or any another software which adheres to MARC 21. Library professional are requested to use this source to identify millions of books held at 112 major universities in India. We solicit your feedback With regards Prem Chand Scientist- D Convener UGC-INFONET Digital library Consortium Information & Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) An Inter University Centre of UGC, Near Gujarat University Guest House Navrangpura, Ahmedabad Gujarat. India Phone: 079-26305971, 26304695 ( Office) 079- 29096170( R) 09427001489 prem65_chand(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INDEST-AICTE Workshop on “Library 2.0 practices”, during January 15-17, 2009 at NIT-Rourkela.
by hemanta kumar biswal 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Dear All, INDEST-AICTE and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR) are jointly organizing a Workshop on “Library 2.0 practices”, during January 15-17, 2009. Introduction Web 2.0, the second phase of World Wide Web (WWW), is seen as an exciting evolution. Web 2.0 practices have tremendous implications on libraries and usher them into a new order, which is termed as library 2.0. Library 2.0 is more about connections rather than collections. It is all about participation. The fundamental 2.0 tools, particularly blog and wiki, offer clear opportunities for libraries and information centers to practice services which are more user inclusive than ever before. It is time for librarians and information managers to reorient initiatives by employing 2.0 tools to provide users an effective service with rich experience. In view of the above trend, the library of NIT Rourkela has done some successful initiatives. To pass the knowledge gained, in the course of initiating library 2.0 practices, to other library colleagues, the library of NITR is organizing this workshop. Focus The workshop will focus on: Wordpress – Blog Engine Installation and Customization, Essential Wordpress plug-ins installation and configuration Mediawiki – Wiki Engine Installation and Customization, Essential extensions installation and configuration Drupal – Content Management System (CMS) installation and configuration Essential modules installation and Configuration Success of library 2.0 implementation lies on user participation. Relevant case studies on the successful implementation of wiki and blog will also be presented. Methodology The workshop will be completely based on practical training with presentations. Each participant will be given a high-end computer to learn step-by-step installation and customization of wiki, blog and CMS engines. Who can participate? Librarians (Academic, Research and Corporate) Only 20 seats Registration Fee For INDEST-AICTE members – No Registration Fee For Non INDEST-AICTE members – Rs. 1000/- (Registration Fee will include, workshop kit, Lunch and Tea) All Participants are required to meet the lodging and other expenses on their own institute sponsorship. However, local guest house accommodation (fee-based) will be arranged on request. INDEST-AICTE and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR) are jointly organizing a Workshop on “Library 2.0 practices”, during January 15-17, 2009. Participants Name(s): Designation: Institute Name and Address: Email: Mobile: Is your institute a member of INDEST-AICTE Consortium? If no, DD No: Demand Draft should be in favor of “The Director”, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Participant(s) Signature Place: Date: Interested members may send the duly filled application form on or before December 20, 2008, either by post or by email to the following Address: Madhan, M Workshop Cordinator Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008 Mail: mu.madhan(a)gmail.com madhan(a)nitrkl.ac.in Mobile: (0)9861185117 Phone: 0661-2462102 (off) 0661-2463103 (Res) Thanking You, Hemanta Kumar Biswal Biju Pattnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Orissa 0661-2462105 +91 9938410850 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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