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SCOAP3: From Subscriptions to an Open Access Publishing Model
by Mailing List Admin 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Dear Members, The following message is being posted on behalf of Jens Vigen of CERN. - Moderator NCSI, IISc Bengaluru ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:11:28 +0100 From: Jens Vigen <jens.vigen(a)cern.ch> ------------------SCOAP3: From Subscriptions to an Open Access Publishing Model Join us for an information meeting on SCOAP3, an innovative Open Access publishing model which has the potential to put scholarly communication on sound sustainable bases. SCOAP3 is an effort to facilitate Open Access publishing building on the long Open Access tradition of the field of High Energy Physics and its track-record in international co-operation, epitomized by the LHC accelerator at CERN. SCOAP3 has three objectives: • Convert the peer-reviewed literature of an entire field to Open Access; • Stimulate competition in scientific publishing by linking quality and price; • Enable considerable medium- and long-term savings in scholarly communication The example of SCOAP3 could be rapidly followed by other fields, directly related to High Energy Physics, and its success can offer a potential model for other fields as well. The guiding principle of SCOAP3 is to re-direct subscription funds to directly pay for the peer-review and other editorial services, making articles free to read for everyone in any possible repository. SCOAP3 has so far collected commitments for over a half of its projected budget envelope [http://scoap3.org/fundraising.html] from a dozen countries in Europe, North America and the Middle East[http://www.scoap3.org/whoisscoap3.html]. In order to make the initiative a success, a broad worldwide consensus is now needed, and Indian and Asian libraries have a unique, pivotal, role to play. Learn more about the initiative, how libraries of all size can join the global effort in making SCOAP3 happen, and how to lend your support to promote Open Access. The event will be presented by Salvatore Mele, SCOAP3 Project Leader and Jens Vigen, Chief Scientific Information Officer at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland. 03.00 – 05.30 p.m. (Venue: The Auditorium) India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India Registrations for this event is free, please send your confirmation at the following address or below given email. Conference Secretariat: P K Jain Organising Secretary, ICoASL 2008 C/o Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave, Delhi - 110 007 Ph.:27667463, 27666364 Fax :27667463, 27667410, (M): 9899110787 Email: asiansla(a)gmail.com; asianchaptersla(a)yahoo.com (Please Join us on Tea at 2:30 p.m. on 25 November 2008 at IICC, Lodhi Road, Delhi) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for partnership for large-scale information and knowledge management projects
by atanu garai 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Dear Colleagues We are a growing organisation with specializations in following key areas: Geographical Information System e-Learning Content Management System Learning Management System We are developing our capacities in the area of e-Governance and advanced digital library solutions and prototyping. We are currently developing proposals for undertaking large scale solutions in above-mentioned areas for government, private sector and civil society organizations. Since we are quite a new entrant, we are looking for organizations with several years of existence and good portfolio of project execution and delivery. The ideal organization shall be managed by a visionary leadership and be interested in strategic use of technology in a spectrum of business domains. If you are interested, please contact me by email at atanu.garai(a)gmail.com for further details and discussion. Best regards, Atanu Garai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Open for IASLIC Seminar 10-13 December, 2008 at BI
by Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear Moderator Kindly circulate this. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRE (IASLIC), KOLKATA 23rd National Seminar of IASLIC at Bose Institute, during 10-13 December,2008 Dear All We have the honour to submit that Bose Institute, as a part of year long programme in commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary Founder Sir J. C. Bose and 90th Foundation Day of the Institute, is organizing and hosting the 23rd National Seminar of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre (IASLIC) during 10-13, December 2008. The Seminar will be inaugurated on Wednesday 10th December, 2008 at 4.30 P.M. SIG Meetings will be at 10.00 A.M. on 10th December, 2008. All of your presence would benefit all the library professionals in India and globe. Please register yourself and also depute at least two persons from Library or LIS Department. Some of the objectives of the Seminar are to bring together special library professionals to a common platform, to promote special libraries, and facilitate the exchange of ideas and help to bridge the knowledge gap amongst the professionals associated with special libraries and to develop the professional competent. This seminar is expected to attract more than 500 participants from India and abroad. Registrations are open. You are invited to attend the same. For details please visit: http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar.html/workshop.html, or http://www.iaslic1955.org/organ.htm, Dates to Remember Last Date for Registration : 30th November 2008 Cancellation of Registration (for any un-avoidable circumstances) before 7th December, 2008 ---- 80% Registration Fees and accommodation charges (if any) will be refunded after deduction of Paper Publication charges (for authors, if any) Registration Fees : http://www.iaslic1955.org/fee.htm Register Online : http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar/workshop/library/lib_form.htm PANEL of SPEAKERS --- For Panel Discussions --- from India and abroad Payment Details : The payment should be sent through local cheque/ demand draft to be made in favour of "NS-IASLIC-BI-2008 and payable at Kolkata. The filled-in registration forms and the payment should be sent to the Bose Institute address (http://www.iaslic1955.org/regd.pdf) For further information, please contact: Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty Organizing Secretary 23rd National Seminar of IASLIC Bose Institute P-1/12 CIT Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolakta 700 054 INDIA Ph. 91-33-25693268/ 3270 Fax: 91-33-23553886 Cell: 09433323424 Email: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in, c_arunK(a)hotmail.com, iaslic(a)vsnl.net Seminar updates : http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar/workshop/library/, www.iaslic1955.org Dated : 27th October, 2008 (Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty) Hony. General Secretary DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA PH: 91-33-2350 2402/03, FAX: 91-33-2350-6790 Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MG University Digital Library
by University LIbrary Mahatma Gandhi University 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

*Open Access Digital Archives of MGU Theses Launched by H E. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Former President of India* H.E. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India, launched Mahatma Gandhi University open Access Online Theses Digital Library, on 9nth November 2008. It is the first Online Digital Theses Library of any Indian University covering more than 1000 theses in Sanskrit, Malayalam, Hindi and English with multilingual search facility. It is digitization project commemorating 25 years of achievement of the university towards contribution to knowledge generation. *Mahatma Gandhi University Online Theses Digital Library* accessible through web at www.mgutheses.org can promote the application of results from doctoral research for the benefit of the society. This becomes relevant in the context of Open Access Initiatives (OAI) worldwide that uses ICT and Internet to throw open the knowledge generated by public funded research kept in the locked archives and libraries. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam stated that the availability of these dissertations over the web will be an important step towards democratization of knowledge. After launching the digital Archives and verifying its possibilities by some searches adds "I am sure the model of digital archives followed by MG University will be emulated by many Indian universities, which will go a long way in democratization of knowledge, prevention of duplication and will lead to transparency in the education system. >From 17.30 Hrs 09.11.2008 when H.E. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India. Launched the digital Archives it has become the first open Archives digital Archives of doctoral dissertations of India Accessible worldwide 24 hrs, 365 days a year. The Digital Archives can be accessed at www.mgutheses.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[LIS- FORUM] your kind help
by vijay anand 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear All, I shall be grateful if you could please provide me the list of science and technology library in delhi city. it is very urgent for me. Many thanks in advance for help. Sincerely Vijay anand Head, Library MCRPSV anandwarm(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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Library Building
by gilu saji 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear friends, We are planning to construct new library building for our college. Could you please suggest latest models of library buildings and their websites. Please also give the standars and specifications of the library buildings. Gilu Saji Librarian St. Thomas College of Teacher Education Pala e-mail: gilusaji(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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Commercial Support for Koha
by savitra sirohi 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

All, Just wanted to announce that we are offering commercial support for Koha ILS. Here is some information about us and our offering: Service Models Both Software as a Service (Saas or Hosted) & On Premise. Services Offered Hosting, Technology Helpdesk, Training, Software Customization, Installation, Configuration, Software Maintenance (complete stack from Linux to Mysql to Koha). Software Supported Koha, also other Open Source Library Applications, e.g. Open Biblio Pricing We are committed to low prices, for e.g. our hosting charges are just Rs. 5/user/month About OSS Labs OSSlabs.biz is a Nucsoft initiative around Open Source Software. Our Mission to bring to market simple, effective and trouble free software solutions at low prices. OSS Labs is based out of Bangalore, India. For more information visit: http://www.osslabs.biz. About Nucsoft Nucsoft is an 9001:2003 certified company. It has a long track record of outstanding service to customers ranging from Citibank to Reliance to Fullerton India. Nucsoft is based out of Mumbai, India. For more information visit http://www.nucsoft.com. Contact Savitra Sirohi, Ph: +91 97400 22664, Email: savitra.sirohi(a)osslabs.biz Thank You, Savitra Sirohi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Change
by madaiah krishnamurthy 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to inform you that I Dr. M.Krishnamurthy, returned to Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre after completing one year as University Librarian at the University of Mysore, Mysore. As such all further communication may please be sent on the following address. Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc., PhD. Fulbright Scholar(University of Illinois,USA) Library-In-Charge Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Ph: 91-080-28483002/3/5 Fax: 91-080-28484265 _________________________________________________________________ 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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Netting the SET’: Workshop for Librarians & LIS Students
by jyoti bhabal 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

Download the original attachment<http://mail.google.com/mail/?view=att&th=11d86647b5b46efe&attid=0.1&disp=at…> *INTRODUCTION* The SHPT School of Library Science of the SNDT Women's University, has a long tradition of continuing professional education. The school has organized various workshops offering librarians an opportunity to update their professional knowledge and skills. This year, a two-day workshop is planned to help LIS candidates to prepare for the State Eligibility Test, to be conduced in January 2009. . *OBJECTIVES * The objectives of the workshop are - To introduce the range of topics covered for SET examination - To provide guidance in the required reading and preparation for SET examination - To explain how questions need to be analyzed and understood - To discuss how to structure the required answers *RESOURCE PERSONS** * Experienced professors & University Librarians, Readers and Lecturers in Library Science *PARTICIPANTS* Librarians, past students and others appearing for SET examination *REGISTRATION FEES * Rs. 500/- *REGISTRATION FORM* * Name of the Participant*: _______________________________ * Designation *:_________________ * Name & Address of the Organisation* * Tel. No & E-Mail:* * Residential Address & Tel.:* * Cheque / DD No./Date :* *Signature** * *TIME:*10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. *VENUE:* Conference Room, S.N.D.T. Women's University, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020 *Last Date of Receiving Registration Form: 20**th** November 2008* Please send Registration form along with fees by cheque/ Bank Draft drawn in favour of :- `University Librarian, SNDT Women's University Library' For further information, please contact : *Dr. Sushama Powdwal, * University Librarian & Head, SHPT School of Library Science SNDT Women's University, 1,Nathibai Thakersey Road, Mumbai 400 020 Tel.* *220854392, 2072792 Email:spowdwal@gmail.com <Email%3Aspowdwal(a)gmail.com> sushama_juhu(a)rediffmail.com * * ** * SHPT School of Library* * Science* * 'Netting the SET'* * Workshop for **Librarians & LIS Students* * 5**th** & 6**th** December 2008* * Organized by* * SHPT School of Library Science* * SNDT Women's University* * Library,* * Mumbai 400 020.* * In collaboration with* * State Eligibility Test Department, * * University of Pune* -- (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ With Metta JYOTI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebrations in Karnataka (Nov 14 to Nov 20)
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research) 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

Dear All, Karnataka State Library Association (www.kalaonline.com) and Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt.of Karnataka is celebrating National Library Week from November 14 to November 20, 2008 You are cordially invited to attend the following programmes: Day 1: Friday November 14, 2008 Time: 11.00 a.m Venue: Granthangana, City Central Library, Hampinagar, Bangalore 560040 Inaugural Function by Dept. of Public Libraries and Karnataka State Library Association Day 2: Saturday November 15, 2008 Felicitation to Dr.T.V. Venkataramaniah, Retired Deputy Librarian, Bangalore University Time: 6.00 p.m. Venue: S Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore Speaker: Dr. S Vidyashankar Topic: Life and Works Day 3: Sunday November 16, 2008 Timings: 11.30 am-12.35 pm Venue: Shankara Rotary Hippocampus# 44, Ranga Rao Road, Shankarapark, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004 1) Welcome Address & an Overview of the programmes at Shankara Rotary Hippocampus. 2) Invocation song by Library Children. 3) Mrs Chinappa speaks about the Shankara Rotary Initiative. 4) Library Children perform to the song. 5) Story-Time. 6) A song on the Casio by a Library member. 7) Skit by Learning Centre Children in Kannada. 8) A few words by the Library Council members on the importance of reading. 9) Children speak about their experiences at Shankara Rotary Hippocampus. 10) Parents of children from the Library and the Learning Centre speak about how their children have benefited from the Library and Reading Programmes. 11) Vote of Thanks. Contact: Mookambika Hegde: Ph: 26678890 Day 4: Monday November 17, 2008 Speaker: Mrs. Geetha V Topic: Best Practices in Corporate Libraries: A case study of TCS and Speaker: Sridhar Raju Topic: Futuristic Librarians Time: 3.00 p.m. Venue: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bangalore Tata Consultancy Services Pioneer Building, International Tech Park, Padandhur Agrahara, Whitefield Road, Bangalore - 560 066,Karnataka India Day 5: Tuesday November 18, 2008 Speakers: Kalyani Rangarajan Director, MBA Programme, PESIT Prof. A Srinivas Dean, Research & Consultancy, PESIT Shri. Mahantesh GK Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled Topic: User Expectations from different points of view Venue: Tech Park Seminar Hall, PESIT Campus, 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, Bangalore -560085 Day 6: Wednesday November 19, 2008 Speaker: Francis Jayakanth, NCSI, IISc Topic: OAI-compliance of Legacy Databases Time: 5.30 p.m. Venue: National Centre for Science Information, IISc, Bangalore - 560011 Regards, Ananda Byrappa General Secretary, Karnataka State Library Association (R) http://www.kalaonline.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Director of the Law Library, O.P. Jindal Global University Jindal Global Law School (proposed to be established in Sonipat, Haryana in Sept. 2009) announces position for Director of Law Library
by Mailing List Admin 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 20:45:11 +0530 From: Jane Schukoske <jschukoske(a)gmail.com> Dear colleagues, I hope this finds you well! As you may know, I left USEFI at the end of April, 2008, and returned to India in June to serve as an Advisor to the planners of the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), proposed to be established in Sonipat, Haryana and to enroll students in September, 2009. The university is proposed to be established under the Haryana Private Universities Act 2006. Please bring to the attention of law-qualified librarians the announcement of the opening for Director of the Law Library for the proposed JGU/JGLS. The university aims to build a culture of legal research in India and the law library will necessarily play a key role in achieving that. The position description, application information, and additional information appear on the Human Resources pages of the Jindal Global Law School website, www.jgls.org. Thanks and regards, Prof. Jane E. Schukoske Advisor, Jindal Global Law School (proposed to be established in Sonipat, Haryana, India) Website: www.jgls.org Mailing address: Jindal Global Law School planning group Jindal Centre 12 Bhikaiji Cama Place New Delhi 110 066 India Email: jschukoske(a)gmail.com Office: (91) 11-43579872 Mobile: (91) 9717297873

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Articles Request
by vijaya kumar 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

Dear Friends Kindly provide me the following fultext articles in PDF which will be published in 1) chemical physics letters, vol. 352, issue no. 3-4, pp. 240-244, Jan 2002. (2) chemical physics letters, vol. 361, issue no. 3-4, pp. 209-213, July 2002. (3) Journal of molecular structure, vol. 748, issue no. 1-3, pp. 1-4, June 2005. (4) Materials chemistry and physics, vol. 101, issue no. 2-3, pp. 329-335, 2007. (5) chemphyschem, vol. 8, issue no. 5, pp. 723-734, Feb 2007. Yours Sincerly Dr.JVK -- Dr.J.Vijaya Kumar Engineering College Library Andhra University Visakhapatnam- 530 003 Phones: Res : (0891) 2718711 M : 9440503562 E-Mail Address: kumarjammala(a)gmail.com kumarjammala(a)rediffmail.com jammalamadakavijayakumar(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open source Knowledge Management software
by Making India 09 Nov '08

09 Nov '08

Dear All, I want a review of a open source knowledge management software of CYN.IN.( http://cyn.in) Request you to see the various editions and let us know if it is being implemented by anyone. Please see the links : http://cyn.in/explore/delivery-models - cyn.in Delivery Models http://cyn.in/explore/pricing - cyn.in Pricing http://cyn.in/explore/technology - cyn.in Technology http://cyn.in/get-cynin/download-cynin - cyn.in Community Edition Download -- Rgds, Nisar Fathima "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library," - Jorge Luis Borges, poet, writer and librarian. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Training-the-Trainers Workshop in Information Literacy for South and Central Asia inaugurated in India
by Puna Das 08 Nov '08

08 Nov '08

Training-the-Trainers Workshop in Information Literacy for South and Central Asia inaugurated in India 07-11-2008 (New Delhi) The tenth UNESCO Training-the-Trainers (TTT) Workshop in Information Literacy was inaugurated, on 5 November 2008, at Punjabi University in Patiala, India. This Workshop, which is one in the series of eleven IFAP-funded TTT workshops, is organized by the Department of Library and Information Science of Punjabi University from 5 to 7 November. The Workshop aims at providing a platform for creating a pool of trainers in information literacy who will impart information and media literacy skills to the graduate and post-graduate students and researchers in their respective institutions across the sub-regions. About 50 participants and 10 resource persons from the South and Central Asia are attending the event, which is the successor of two information literacy sub-regional workshops held in South Asia: * International Workshop on Information Skills for Learning, organized by National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS) in Colombo from 1 to 5 November 2004; and * Empowering 8 International Workshop in South and South East Asia to Promote Information Literacy, organized by Punjabi University from 3 to 7 October 2005. The Workshop was inaugurated by Dr Amrik Singh, educationist and former Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University. In his address, he stressed the importance of information literacy training at school level and of the need to promote wider use of knowledge and information through informal channels. Mr Sidhu Damdami, Editor of Punjabi Tribune (a daily newspaper), in his presentation of a media perspective of information literacy, observed that World Wide Web has taken the shape of 'wild wild web'. He emphasized the need to promote information literacy to save the innocent minds from further damage. He also felt that the information literacy campaigns should be directed towards providing knowledge to the adults. Participants from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan have stressed the importance of information literacy curricula for library and media schools in South and Central Asia. As a result of this discussion, a working group has been created in order to develop a model of such curriculum, in consultations with teachers, professional associations and other stakeholders in the respective regions. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=27746&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… Related Link: http://tttw.patiala.googlepages.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.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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ranking web of world universities and repositories
by N. Varatharajan 08 Nov '08

08 Nov '08

Sir, Have a look at the links Ranking web of world universities http://repositories.webometrics.info/index.html Ranking web of world repositories http://repositories.webometrics.info/top300_rep.asp? -- N.Varatharajan Dy.Librarian University of Hyderabad Hyderabad - 500 046 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by kuber kumbar 08 Nov '08

08 Nov '08

Dear Librarians, We urgent need below mentioned articles if you have kindly send softcopy to me. Journals : Journals of Economic and Taxonomic Botany Article : Taxonomy and ethanobotony of the genus mucuna adams of India Author : P.R Sur Year : 2002 Volume : 26 No : 02 Thanks/Regards KUBERA K.P LIBRARIAN Sir.M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology. 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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National Workshop on Setting up an Archives
by R. Prakash 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Dear Moderator, Can you please post this information in the LIS-Forum. Thank you. Roja Muthiah Research Library in association with Association of British Scholars, Chennai Chapter presents a three day National Workshop on Setting up an Archives (1st - 3rd December 2008) Setting up an Archives is a workshop on providing insights into conservation and preservation issues of Library and archival material. The three day workshop is planned to provide a comprehensive model to deal with archiving institutional material. The workshop will address issues of metadata creation in addition to conservation issues to make the collection a meaningful one that would provide easy access to users. This model is a flexible and a constantly evolving one depending on the needs of the institution and the end users. "Setting up an archives" is for people wishing to start an archives afresh and also to those who want to reorganize an existing archives. Individuals who do not have an exposure to archives could also benefit from the course. The following topics would be covered at the workshop: Paper Based Material Print material, Bound Volumes, Manuscripts, Single Sheets Digital Preservation Photographs Sound Records Storage Issues Archiving Web Resources Disaster Preparedness Resource persons trained from reputed institutions will be conducting the programme. The workshop will be held at the Roja Muthiah Research Library. Course Fee | Rs. 3000/- (University students can avail concession). Fee to be paid by demand draft in favour of Roja Muthiah Research Library and sent along with this form to the following address before 20th November 2008. Director Roja Muthiah Research Library 3rd Cross Road Central Polytechnic Campus Taramani Chennai 600 113 Accommodation will be arranged on request. Payment to the guest house can be made by participants directly. For more details contact the Director at rmrl(a)dataone.in Phone: (044) 22542551 / 2 WORKSHOP ON SETTING UP AN ARCHIVES (1 - 3 DECEMBER 2008) Registration Form Name (in Block Letters): Ms. / Mr. Designation: Institution: Mailing Address: Tel.: Fax: E-mail: Payment details Rupees: D.D. No. & Date: Bank's Name & Branch: Date: Signature of Applicant Note: Mail this form along with course fee before 20th November 2008. Please photocopy this form for multiple applications. Three participants can be accommodated from one institution. Thanks and regards R. Prakash Asst. Director Roja Muthiah Research Library 3rd Cross Road CPT Campus Taramani, Chennai 113 Ph. 2254 2551 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Globethics.net requires web-cataloguer
by Garai, Atanu 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Dear Moderator, Please post the following vacancy announcement in the listserve. Best regards, Atanu Garai ------------- Globethics.net requires Web-cataloguer (home-based) Globethics.net (http://www.globethics.net) is a global ethics network based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Globethics.net Library is a global digital library on ethics launched on 9 October 2008, providing free of charge access to millions of documents on ethics. Globethics.net requires 10 (ten) candidates working purely on temporary contract for the digital library project. The contract will be for 2 (two) months for November and December 2008. The selected candidates may perform the duties from home or other suitable places. This is a full-time and target-based contract. Qualifications required: 1. Minimum BLIS; 2. Good proficiency in surfing the internet and using office application (example: MS Word); 3. Preferably, should have access to computer and internet Remuneration: 1. A maximum monthly allowance of Rs 4000 (Rs. Four thousand only) inclusive of all associated costs 2. A certification will be given after successful completion of the project. How to apply: Interested candidates may submit their applications by 11 November 2008 with maximum 1 page resume and 2 references to: Atanu Garai Online Networking Specialist Globethics.net Tel: (0) 9899622884 Email: garai(a)globethics.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Photographs and paintings for the library
by shriram pandey 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Dear List members, We are planning to purchase many paintings and photographs of great and motivational leaders for our central library. In this regard , I need name and address of some vendors. Any suggestion would be highly appreciated. With regards, Shri Ram Pandey UGC-NET (JRF) IKM Trainee NCSI, IISc, Bangalore-12 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS is Dying: Save it if you can
by Badan Barman 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

The Open University / Virtual University / Institute of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are the new horizon of imparting the education to the learners. I don't go to the statistical figure regarding how many times it has the number of enrollment in comparison to our traditional learning system and how many universities are operating in an ODL mode (but it's really very big). What point I am trying to point out is that- this new moves to the education system sufficiently neglect the role of librarian in the whole process of knowledge communication. Surprise Yourself.. a) Most State Open Universities of India are not having a full fledged librarian; b) They are not providing the library facilities even to their students (those who have registered under different courses in the regional or study centers); c) Many open universities are even doesn't providing open access to their collection to the students (if I am not wrong, it is also applicable to IGNOU- the Worlds largest Open University); Fire to the Surprise Recently there is a wonderful move from the Open University system to form a body like NAAC of our traditional system for assessment and accreditation of ODL systems and open universities. But, it also likely to move without giving sufficient weighting to the library profession. Do you want to know what it has done with LIS…. a) Content Management System (Wiki, Zoomla,…) is not the part of the library--- bring it to Media Centre (a new addition). b) Learning Management System (Moodle or like that..) is not anything to do with library—bring it to Media Center. c) Library Staff: What to do with it? (it does not define the library positions). So, what are left with LIS--- a) Only preservation and conservation of printed material?--- What excellent move towards this end it that it assigns 20 marks for the library (which is lacking in the assessment and accreditation of NAAC). Want to be happy with that? If not raise your voice before 15th November, 2008, the date on which the document for Assessment and Accreditation of Open University and ODL will be finalized in a meeting schedule to be held at IGNOU, New Delhi. -- Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(a)gmail.com Research Scholar: Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam. Email: dlisgu(a)gmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------- LIS in India: What's are going on? LIS Links: A Link Library in LIS: http://lislinks.110mb.com LIS Links: Jobs in LIS in India: http://lisjob.blogspot.com/ LIS Links: Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & Refresher Courses in LIS in India: http://lisseminar.blogspot.com LIS Links: Latest Happenings & Contemporary Issues in LIS: http://lislatest.blogspot.com LIS Links: Awards, Prizes, Scholarships or Fellowships in LIS: : http://lisscholarship.blogspot.com/ LIS Links: Admission Notice for Courses in LIS in India: http://liscourse.blogspot.com/ Ning: LIS Links Contributors: http://lislinks.ning.com/ Google Groups: LIS Links Users: http://groups.google.co.in/group/lislinks?hl=en&lnk=srg -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture on Innovation in the era of Globalisation by Dr. M.S. Ananth, Director, IIT-M
by Mailing List Admin 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:46:15 +0000 From: Gowri Ravindranth <gravindranth(a)hotmail.com> Dear Friends: The Members of the Board of Trustees of the Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies in association with M O P Vaishnav College for Women Cordially invite you to the RCIS Annual Lecture By Dr M S Ananth (Director, IIT-M, Chennai) on Innovation in the era of Globalisation at 6.00 pm on 10th November 2008 at M O P Vaishnav College for Women 4th Lane Nungampakkam High Road Chennai - 600034 Dr. M. Anandakrishnan presides --------------------------------------------------------------------------- RSVP: Dr. A. Amudhavalli. Phone: 044-25399672 aamudhavalli(a)yahoo.com Programme Prayer Welcome S Parthasarathy Introductory Remarks Dr M Anandakrishnan Annual Lecture Dr M S Ananth Vote of Thanks Dr A Amudhavalli All are welcome. Sincerely, Gowri Member LIS-Forum, Chennai

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Vacancy of Project Fellow(s) in CESS Library Trivadnrum
by Mailing List Admin 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 22:31:18 -0800 (PST) From: Abdunnasar. A <abdulnazar75(a)yahoo.com> Centre for Earth Science Studies Library, Thiruvananthapuram conducts a walk-in-interview for the selection of Project Fellow for the Library Essential Qualifications: First Class M.L.I.Sc Desirable Qualifications: (1).Working knowledge in Library Software like, SOUL, LIBSYS,�� AUTOLIB etc. (2).Working knowledge in Digital Library Software like GSDL, Dspace etc Number of Vacancies : Two Remuneration : Rs.8000/pm Date & Venue : 14.11.2008 (Friday) 9:30 AM at Centre for Earth Science Studies, Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram Age limit : 30 years as on 01.01.2008. relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates Interested candidates may appear for the walk-in-interview with an application specifying the post applied for together with detailed bio-data, copies of certificates showing educational qualifications, age, experience etc and original certificates for verification. ABDUNNASAR. A CESS LIBRARY

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Institutional repositories
by Library＠Arboretum.org.in 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Dear All, I shall be grateful if you could please suggest the names of best five institutional reposotories in India. Also, I wish to know the names of 5 top institutional reposotories abroad as well. Many thanks in advance for your help. Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Research Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dharma Vana Arboretum Administrative Office Plot 95/1, Phase 2 IDA Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051 Andhra Pradesh India Mobile: 93962 51106 Phones Direct +91 40 2726 0930 +91 40 3911 4202 EPABX +91 40 2726 0801 Ext. 202 +91 40 2726 0802 Ext. 202 +91 40 3911 4200 Ext. 202 Fax +91 40 3911 4219 www.arboretum.org.in ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Knol
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

http://knol.google.com/k/ Please visit the above site to read authoritative units of knowledge - Knol Some Librarians like Dr Sukhdev Singh may like to author a few Knols. Dr P Vyasamoorthy, Society for Serving seniors 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278 http://societyforservingseniors.satyamcsr.og/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Digitization and Digital Library using DSpace
by Byanktesh Narain Singh 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

*Workshop on Digitization and Digital Library using DSpace* 3-6 December, 2008 Venue: Central Library Delhi University Library System, Delhi *Programme Director* Dr S. Majumdar Organized by *Librarians Cultural Forum* in collaboration with * Delhi University Library System* University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 *Organizing Team* *Programme Coordinator* Prof. J.L. Sardana President Librarians Cultural Forum Former Head, Dept. of Lib & Inf Sc University of Delhi, Delhi jlsardana02(a)yahoo.com libforum(a)yahoo.co.in *Programme Director* Dr S. Majumdar University Librarian Delhi Univ Library System University of Delhi, Delhi suprabhat_majumdar(a)yahoo.com *Programme Advisor* Dr S.M. Dhawan Former Scientist F & Head Library and Information Services National Physical Lab. Delhi smdhawan(a)yahoo.com *Programme Manager* Dr Narender Kumar Dy Librarian Delhi University Library System Univ of Delhi, Delhi narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com * * *Founder Member*: Sh M K Jain 149 Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi 110 023 * * *DSpace* DSpace is an institutional archival software designed to collect, manage, distribute, preserve and redistribute the digital assets of an organization. Libraries world over are increasingly using DSpace for long-term preservation of fragile digital research material and creating digital libraries of digital material including published and preprint papers; technical reports; working papers and conference papers; electronic theses; digital datasets; digital images; digital audio/visual material; digital educational material; and, of course, digitized library collections. Developed jointly by MIT Libraries and HP labs, DSpace is freely available software and it can be customized to suit one's requirements. There are several open source software available however, DSpace has more number of installations all over the world. It captures data in any format – text, video, audio, and data. It is distributed over the web, indexes the works and makes the search and retrieval by users easy, and preserves the digital work for a long period of time. Given its (DSpace) potential for a wide range of applications, the workshop has been planned to help the potential users to make aware of the various features and also hands on practice of DSpace software. *Workshop Objectives* The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to library and information professionals in DSpace and expose them to important concepts such as digitization, digital library development, and related concepts. In brief, it will have the following objectives: · To provide background knowledge of Open Archive Initiatives, Metadata Standards, digitization, digital library and related concepts · To offer training in Linux · To offer first hand knowledge and training in DSpace · Training in digitization and building digital library resources Training in building Institutional Repositories/ Archives · To provide knowledge in emerging technologies such as RFID * * *Workshop Coverage* * * It has been planned to cover various topics such as Open Source Movement, Digital Libraries, Digitization, Metadata, DSpace, DSpace Administration, OAI-PMH, Persistent Handles, DSpace Customization, Unicode and Indian Languages, and RFID. * * *Instructional Methodology* The Workshop methodology will include lectures, presentations, demonstrations, hands on practice sessions and discussions * * *Infrastructural Facilities* The workshop lectures will be delivered in the morning sessions. It will be followed by demonstration and hands-on practices arranged in the post lunch sessions. The Workshop will be conducted in the Training Centre, Central Library Complex, University of Delhi. It is equipped with computers, networked to Intranet and Internet. * * *Resource persons* The Workshop will have resource persons drawn from National Informatic Centre (NIC), University of Delhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. * * *Who Should Attend This Workshop* Library and Information professionals with good working knowledge of Information Technology. The workshop participation is restricted to a maximum of 25 participants. The participants will be selected on first-cum-first served basis. *Registration * Registration for the Workshop opens on Monday, November 3*, 2008* Registration Fee: Rs. 3500/- per participant, it includes Workshop Kit, Course material, Working Lunch and Tea. Please send payment by Cross Cheque/ DD payable in Delhi in favour of *Librarians Cultural Forum.* Please confirm your intent to attend the Workshop by email to Programme Coordinator. *Accommodation * Accommodation for participants can be arranged on demand in the University Guest House as per actuals, approx Rs 600/day. *About Librarians Cultural Forum* Librarians Cultural Forum is a society registered under the Society Registration Act of 1860. Its salient aims and objectives are: · Organizing Workshops / Training programmes / Lectures/ /Seminars/ Conferences/ Panel discussions, etc. · Promoting cooperation among library fraternity through welfare, and cultural activities in and outside India. · Providing counselling and consultancy services · Organizing Book Fairs, Book exhibitions/ Author meets, Book talks, etc. · Helping students by providing scholarships as well as financial assistance. · Evolving code of conduct and ethics of library use · Developing exchange programmes of library & information professionals in India and outside India. *For further details please contact:* *Programme Coordinator*: Prof J L Sardana libforum(a)yahoo.in *Programme Manager*: Dr Narender Kumar narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com** *Workshop on Digitization and Digital Library using DSpace* 3-6 December, 2008 Venue: Central Library, Delhi University Library System, Delhi *Registration Form* *Participant's Name:*________________________________ * * *Designation :* _____________________________________ * * *Name and Address of the Institution__________________ * _________________________________________________ * * *Tel: ( *O) (R) e*-mail: * Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? Yes / No If Yes, please contact us but not later than November 25, 2008 *Demand Draft No : (Payable to Librarians Cultural Forum ) * _________________*Drawn on:__*___________________ *Amount : Rs.*__________ *Date: *_____________________ *Signature* Post this form to Dr Narender Kumar, *Programme Manager*, Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Delhi Univ Library System, Univ of Delhi, Delhi 110007 narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com * * -- Dr. B. N. Singh S. Librarian National Museum Institute (Deemed University) Janpath New Delhi 110011 Tel. 011-23012988 (M) 9312919313 Email: byanktesh(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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