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Invitation for Seminar
by Nihal Alam 14 Nov '08

14 Nov '08

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Center 8th Mile Mysore Road, R.V. College Post Bangalore -560059 Seminar On Semantic Relation and its application in Information Science Semantic Relation and its application in information science Of late, then interest of many researchers is to examine the nature Free Add On semantic relations and their main application in the information science. Concepts (language) and relations (text) provide the foundation of knowledge and thought. When we look at the world, we perceive not only a mass of colors but also objects that automatically assign categories labels. Our perception system automatically segments the world into concepts and the Categories. Language is used not for the sake of communicating the concepts and the relations, but also employed to represent, store and reason with concepts and relation. Research and development in information science have focused on concepts and terms with increasing emphasis in identification, processing, management of the relation to achieve greater effectiveness and refinement in information science techniques. This seminar presents: (i) an overview of the semantic relation used in the knowledge structure such as thesauri and Ontologies, (ii) main techniques used in the automatic extraction of the semantic relations from text, and (iii) the use of semantic relation in the information extraction, information retrieval, question-answering, and automatic text summarization. Speaker: Nihal Alam 2nd Y ADIS All are cordially invited Venue: DRTC Classroom Seminar In charge Date: 19/11/2009 (Dr. Devika P. Madalli) Time: 2 PM -- Nihal Alam ADIS 2nd Year DRTC 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College post Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore-059 Karnataka Email: nihalalam(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Personal Mail: 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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Request for article
by Kshema Prakash 14 Nov '08

14 Nov '08

Dear Colleagues, Can some one kindly send me a copy of the following article? * **Gupta, Reeta. 2006. Decomposition Method and Transportation Type Problems with a Fractional Objective Function. ZAMM - Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. Vol. 57(2). Pp 81-88. Published by Wiley Interscience. **Thanks and regards, Kshema * -- Mrs. Kshema Prakash Faculty Librarian - Gr I, Contact Person e-Journals (Library) & Coordinator - Distance Library Services DEI Central Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282 0110 Uttar Pradesh, India Mob: +919897190604 http://kshema-distancelibraryservices.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-LIS Server Upgrade -- unavailable from Nov. 17 to 21
by Imma Subirats 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

*******Apologies for cross-postings******* __________________________________________ Dear all, E-LIS <http://eprints.rclis.org/>, the international open archive for library and information science, will be unavailable from Nov. 17-21 while the repository software -E-prints 3.0- and hardware -new server- are upgraded. The change will mean better service and new features. E-LIS will be operational at 9:00 a.m. (Italy time) on the 21st. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you to all of our authors and readers. __________________________________________ Imma Subirats on behalf of the E-LIS team E-LIS Chief executive E-LIS, E-prints in Library and Information Science URL: http://eprints.rclis.org/ URL: http://openlib.org/home/subirats/ imma DOT subirats AT gmail DOT com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Stop the OCLC powergrab!
by Anand Chitipothu 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

OCLC, the supposedly-nonprofit organization that provides library services around the world, has grown out of control. First, it started taking libraries' catalog records and then charging them to get them back. Then it used all the money it made through this to buy up library services companies and use its monopoly power and influence to sell software and tools to libraries at exorbitant prices. But now it's gone a step too far -- it wants to claim exclusive copyright over every library record ever written, so that it can continue having them all to itself. In a very real sense, it's trying to steal the world's libraries. We have to make them stop -- sign this petition: http://watchdog.net/c/stop-oclc For more information, see this blog post: "Stealing Your Library: The OCLC Powergrab." - http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/oclcscam Thanks, Anand Open Library http://openlibrary.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher course in Library and Information Science.
by chai tra 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Department of Library and Information Science in collaboration with Academic Staff College is organizing a refresher course in Library and Information Science from 26th November to 16th December 2008.Hence all those Assistant Librarians, Lectures working in various college may contact, Sri Nanjundaswamy, Lecturer, Academic Staff Library, Manasagangothri, Mysore. Ph no: 2419314 Required forms may be obtained from the above address. The coordinator of this Program is Dr.Khaiser Nikam M.B.A., M.L.I.SC., Ph.D Chairperson Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore-570006 Tele: 91-821-2415202®, 2419399(O), 9845328672, 9342593105(M) e-mail: khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com. http://www.lisc.uni-mysore.ac.in --------------------------------- Bollywood news, movie reviews, film trailers and more! Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Gmail Gets Free Video Chat!
by रमाकांत नवघरे 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

To, Respected All, The users of Gmail service can now choose to communicate with friends not only through chat and e-mail but also through voice and video. To use this free service, users just need a webcam and a small Web browser plugin to start video chatting. And, those without a webcam can use an audio chat option, says Google. To get started, open a Gmail chat window, click on the 'Options' menu at the bottom and choose 'Add voice/video chat', which will walk you through a one-time installation of a free plugin. When you re-open Gmail, you'll notice your 'Options' link in your chat window has changed to 'Video & more'. Open this menu and click 'Start video chat' to start chatting. You can pop out the video and change its size and position, or switch to full screen. Gmail voice and video chat is being rolled out over the next day or so on PCs and on Macs. Google Apps customers get this service as well, at no extra charge, and can voice or video chat with any other Gmail or Apps users. To use voice and video chat, your PC must have Windows XP or a more recent version, or an Intel-Based Mac with Mac OS X v10.4 or later. It works in browsers that support the latest version of Gmail (Google Chrome, Firefox 2.0+, Internet Explorer 7.0 and Safari 3.0). For more detail : http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/fullnews.asp?edid=30056&magid=11&ntype=ema… -- Thanks and Regards Ramakant Amar Navghare. Library Assistant Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : ramakant.navghare(a)gmail.com Mob : 9324564183 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- 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 e-resource management during 4-6 Dec 08@ IIMI
by Kishor Satpathy 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Dear All IIM Indore Library shall be organizing the INDEST-AICTE Workshop on e-resource management & user Meet during 4-6 December 2008 at IIM Indore. This is a regular event of the Consortium and mainly targeted at the Library and Information Professional as well as Library Administrators from the Consortium Member Institutes. In addition to the Workshop on e-resource management, the workshop will also have selected presentations from invited experts on "Role of Librarian on 21st Century". Special Sessions will also be arranged for interaction and problem solving with the Publishers, Vendors and other Service providers. There is no registration fee for the INDEST members for attending the workshop. All participants are required to meet their boarding, lodging and other expenses through their institutions. The brochure and registration form on Workshop accessible at: http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/media/pdf/indest%20brochure.pdf & http://sis2008conference.blogspot.com/ For further details please contact: Kishor Ch. Satpathy Librarian & Workshop Director Indian Institute of Management Indore Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road Indore-453331, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA Mobile: 9425312746 E-mail: satpathy(a)iimidr.ac.in; ksatpathy(a)gmail.com Interested professionals may send their registration form in the said address latest by 25th November 2008. Thanks & Regards, Kishor Satpathy Kishor Chandra Satpathy Librarian & Coordinator, PURA Indian Institute of Management Indore Pigdamber, Rau, Indore, 453331, MP, India Phone: +91-731-4228625 (Off) 4228817(R) Mobile: 09425312746 Email: satpathy(a)iimidr.ac.in www.iimidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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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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