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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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Get faster Gmail with a faster browser
by K.R. Mulla 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Get faster Gmail with a faster browser Browsers are getting faster and better at running web applications like Google Mail that use browser technology to its limits. In order to get the best experience possible and make Google Mail run an average of *twice as fast*, we suggest that you upgrade your browser to one of the fastest Google Mail supported browsers<http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=6557>that work on Windows. <http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/> <http://www.google.com/chrome/index.html?brand=CHMR&utm_source=en-et-gup&utm…> Download Firefox 3 <http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/> Download Google Chrome<http://www.google.com/chrome/index.html?brand=CHMR&utm_source=en-et-gup&utm…> *Note:* A faster version of Internet Explorer, IE8, is in development and available in a beta<http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/default.aspx>release. -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-25441722, 25443744 Ext 152 ................................................................................................. Engg-Lib-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Engg-Lib-Forum/ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ Library: http://203.90.120.126:8081/ **************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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I need an article... Please help me..
by Rohit Sahu 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Dear colleagues, I am looking for an article, Can any one help me to find out. Research in marketing 1984 vol 7 "Boyer Andre, Palda et al The hedonic approach to price quality relationship and its applications in marketing." Thanks and Regards, Rohit Kumar Sahu Associate Librarian PEARL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 46 Institutional Area, SECTOR -32 GURGAON - 122001 (Haryana) 9811545534 0124-4217541 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Symposium
by Jatashankar Gupta 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Dear Professionals, We are organising an event of International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services ETTLIS2008 December 18-20, 2008 Jointly organised by The Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University Learning Resource Centre (LRC), Noida, UP, India, and Delhi College of Engineering (DCE), Central Library, DCE, Delhi, India. With technical coloboration of Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS-Delhi-NCR Chapter) Venue: JIIT University, A-10, Sector-62, Noida, UP, India. www.jiit.ac.in Contact Person : Dr. Sanjay Kataria Organizing Secretary, ETTLIS 2008 & Head, Learning Resource Centre Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University A-10, Sector -62, Noida (UP) India -- Jatashankar Gupta Junior Professional Assistant(JPA), Learning Resource Centre, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, A-10, Sector -62, Noida (UP) India. Mob. 9211328039 -- 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 & 6TH ANNUAL MEET
by D Jotwani, Librarian IIT Bombay 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Dear All Central Library, IIT Bombay shall be organizing the next INDEST-AICTE Workshop and Sixth Annual Meet during 7-9 January 2009 in Mumbai. This is an annual event of the Consortium and mainly targeted at the Library and Information Professional as well as Library Administrators from the Consortium Member Institutes. Limited seat are also available for LIS professionals from Industry, Academia and R&D Institutions. In addition to taking stock of various resources and services of the INDEST-AICTE Consortium and suggesting means to enhance the usage, widen the coverage and increase membership, the workshop will also have selected presentations from invited experts on "Web 2.0 and Library Services in Science & Technology Libraries". Special Sessions will also be arranged for interaction and problem-solving with the Publishers, Vendors and other Service providers. Interested professionals may send their registration form to the undersigned latest by 15th December 2009. You can see the E-Brochure at http://www.library.iitb.ac.in/download/workshop.pdf for registration form and more details. Thanks. -- D. Jotwani Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400076 Phone 91-22-25768920, 91-22-25720227 -- 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 Developing Online Tutorial, IIITM-K, 29-30 Nov 2008
by Sainul Abideen P 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

-sorry for cross posting- Dear Friends, Digital Library & Information Services Division of the Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management Kerala (IIITM-K), Thiruvananthapuram is organizing a 'National Workshop on Developing Online Tutorials for Information Products and Services' during 29-30 November 2008. This Workshop aims to give practical training on creating Online tutorials for the Information Products like Online databases, Digital Libraries, Library Automation Softwares etc. As above products are acquired paying huge amount, it's effective usage depends on how the users are educated on it's use. This workshop provides an opportunity for library professionals to develop online web accessible Interactive tutorials, using Free software called Wink. Examples of Online tutorials created using Wink is provided in the workshop website www.iiitmk.ac.in/wink More details about the workshop is given below, You are requested to kindly attend this workshop, and forward this message to your professional friends and colleagues. With Best Regards Sainul Abideen P Librarian Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Workshop On Developing Online Tutorials for Information Products and Services Date: 29-30 November 2008 Organised by Digital Library & Information Services Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management - Kerala (IIITM-K), Thiruvananthapuram [established by the Govt. of Kerala] Workshop Website: www.iiitmk.ac.in/wink About the Workshop Libraries have been using different Information products like Online databases, e-journals, CD ROM based products, Library automation software, Digital Libraries, Online catalogues, etc. for various services. It is the duty of the Library professionals to train their users on the use of such products having varying functionalities and interfaces, for the effective utilization of these resources, which requires time and efforts from the Library and information professionals. Shortage of adequate manpower in some of the libraries calls for a facility wherein the users can learn about different products and services by the help of online Interactive Tutorials at their own pace. Provision of Interactive Tutorials, enhances the usage of such information products, which might have procured by spending huge amount. Many institutions organize training on different tools for information services including Digital Library development tools like GenISISWeb, Dspace, Greenstone, Eprint, Library automation software like KOHA, NewGenLib etc. Such training events can also be supplemented with an online, self instructional material with step by step instruction, e.g. an installation guide to Dspace or Cataloguing module of KOHA etc. Such self-instructional materials can be reused by the learner for better understanding of the concerned process/procedure. This workshop aims to provide a practical exposure on the application of Wink a free software for creating different interactive self-learning modules/tutorials for various requirements, including that of information products. About the Wink Software Wink is a tutorial and presentation creation software, primarily aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software (like a tutor for MS-Word/Excel etc). Using Wink one can capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective interactive tutorials. Using Wink one can create online tutorials viewable across the web. Similar applications sell for hundreds of dollars, while Wink is free with several unique features including the multimedia capability. Applications of Wink 'Wink' can be used for various Applications including that of: * To demonstrate the working of different Software like LibSys,Dspace, KOHA,WinISIS,MS Word, Adobe Photoshp etc * To demonstrate the working of different online/offline databases products like IEEE, ProQuest, ACM, Emerald etc * To create Online Tutorials for Education/User Training Purpose * To develop Demo of Websites like Library Portals/websites * To develop e-learning Modules and self instructional materials * To demonstrate the installation of software products like Dspace, Greenstone, GenISISWeb,Libsys Who can attend? As this software can be used in building interactive tutorials for different applications, participation is not restricted to library professionals only. Participants can be from various fields including that of Library Professionals, Academicians, Students, Workshop organizers, E-journal/ Library automation software/ database vendors, e-learning designers, Software developers, e-governance agencies, government organizations etc. Venue IIITM-K, Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram 695581 Registration Rupees 2000/= Only Participants from Industry Rs. 3000/= Only. Mode of Payment DD in favour of DIRECTOR, IIITM-K payable at Canara Bank, Kazhakkoottam Branch. (Thiruvananthapuram) Workshop fee covers Lectures, Course material in CD, Working Lunch and Tea. No TA/DA will be given to the participants. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for Accommodation and Travel. Registration form along with the Fee may be sent to the Workshop Coordinator. No. of seats is limited to 25. Kindly confirm the availability of seats by email to sainul [AT] yahoo [DOT] com before sending the Registration fee. Last date for registration and payment of Registration fee: 24th November 2008 Faculty Workshop will be handled by the Digital Library team of IIITM-K headed by Sainul Abideen P, (VLIR Scholar, Belgium) Librarian, IIITM-K, who has developed several self instructional materials using Wink. For Registration and further details Sainul Abideen P Workshop Coordinator & Librarian IIITM-K, Park Centre Building Technopark, Karyavattom PO PIN 695581 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Phone 0471-2527567, 3091334, 2700777 exn 119 Mobile: 09496252786 Fax: 0471-2527568 Email: sainul [AT] yahoo [DOT] com Workshop Website: www.iiitmk.ac.in/wink With Best Regards, --Sainul -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha with Class Initiative
by Vimal Kumar 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Dear Friends, LibLime's Koha with Class Initiative is designed to give library students hands-on experience with library automation software and open source. This initiative provides library school classrooms with a hosted installation of Koha, the most advanced open-source integrated library automation system, free of charge. LibLime website says that any college or university--anywhere in the world--currently offering a program in Library and Information Studies/ Technology may apply. More details here, http://liblime.com/projects/koha-with-class/overview -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google sheds light on 'Dark Web' by searching scanned documents
by Mallikarjun 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Dear All, Using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, Google's search engine now can convert scanned PDF documents into text that can be searched and indexed. details http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&art… it will provide great help in searching repository because most of the document in repositories are scanned and convert to pdf. Thanks ________________________________________________________________:-) Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library IIM, Ahemadabad ...The Future is here, Its just unevenly distributed..... http://curiouslib.blogspot.com/ Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for an article
by Kshema Prakash 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Dear colleagues, Can some one kindly send me a copy of the following article? Liu, Hong En and Yuan, Jin Jiang (PRC-ZHEN). 1995. The cutwidth problem for graphs. (Chinese. English, Chinese summaries). Gaoxiao Yingyong Shuxue Xuebao Ser. A. 10 (3). Pp. 339-348. 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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Using RFID in Indian Library
by Ajay Kum Sharma 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

Dear Library Collegues, I am trying to prepare a article on subject of RFID in Indian perspctives. So, for that, I would like to know about the name / list of Indian libraries where RFID technology has already implemented. Hoping for your favourable response at the earliest. Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, Birbhum - 731235, W.B. Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- 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 03 Nov '08

03 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 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 --------------------------------- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Occupational English Language and Communication
by T. Shahab 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

Dear all, The emphasis on the importance of communication skill for librarians is very welcome. It is a fact that one can deny on his/her own peril. But many librarians are still in the old mold. They are scared of communicating with teachers and scholars. They will talk long hours about rubbish. But feel tongue tied to enquire and inform. The reason lies in a disconnect with what is going on in the scholarly world. They will hardly work to refine search methodologies. What is required from teaching schools is better skill development in communication and a bit of psychological training as well as to develop empathy with the users. Regards TANWIR ________________________________ From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of shivakumar shiva Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 7:06 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Occupational English Language and Communication Dear Professionals, The Friday Talk series began with warm invocation by Pushpa of MLISc around 3.30pm. Dr. Khaiser Nikam Chairperson of Library and Information Science gave a welcome to the guest and all, along with an introduction of Dr. Benjamin Sukumaran IOLS Career Empowerment and Development Kuvempunagar, Mysore. Chairperson gave a brief note about the Library Science has grown in rapid speed. Thirst of knowledge, language and love towards subject maker a person to communicate better. Lecture Report:- ' Communication is life' 'Life without communication is tragedy'. With this great thought the lecture began by Dr. Benjamin Sukumaran. Benjamin explained how important communication is in life. And to communicate better one should have awareness of cross cultural, if not it would be a barrier for communication. "Communication is a process of response to a stimuli on the flat form of culture. " For communication Physical i.e. the Sound body is important secondly the expression and Thirdly acceptation. If intake is good means outtake will be good. There is stimuli everywhere but one should response. Every one's will power is some where one should realize and the will power should realize and the will power should not wasted in judging, but by learning, by understanding etc. EQ matters everywhere. And with an example of, A rich boy and poor boy who were his student 3-4 years ago and their problem and success story of them to Librarians communication is first because they are people to solve or to give the solution and not creating problem by more communication. He must be good at English because Librarians First nature is Enquiry, Second nature is confirmation and Third is Service. Librarians will be there until education is and Books are Source of Information, Travelling is Confirmation. "Fishes in River never get Thirsty". Thus one should identify his strength and weakness in communication and there by to overcome from it reading, learning and better hard work. The session ended with vote of thanks by Hydar Ali. -- Shivakumar H.R. II year MLISc Manasagangothri University of Mysore Mysore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner <http://www.mailscanner.info/> , and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to and Programme of Inaugural Session of the UNESCO Sponsored Information Literacy Workshop for South and Central Asia
by Mailing List Admin 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:40:40 +0530 From: Jagtar Singh <jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com> * The Department of Library and Information Science <http://www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pages/univprofile.html>* Cordially invites you to the Inaugural Session of the *UNESCO **Sponsored* Training-the-Trainers (TTT) In Information Literacy Workshop for South and Central Asia Under the Dynamic Leadership of *Dr. Jaspal Singh* Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala *on **5 November 2008** at **11:00 a.m.** * in the Senate Hall, Punjabi University, Patiala. *Dr. Amrik Singh * Former Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University will inaugurate the Workshop. * * Prof. (Dr.) Jagtar Singh Dr. Trishanjit Kaur Workshop Coordinator & Head of Department Workshop Facilitator & Reader Tel: 0175-3046462 Tel: 0175-3046179 * * *Programme*: 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. University Dhuni Welcome Address: Dr. Jagtar Singh, Workshop Coordinator & Dean Faculty of Education and Information Science Inaugural Address: Dr. Amrik Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University Keynote Address: Ms. Pradeepa Wijetunge, Former Director, NILIS, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Special Remarks: Mr. G. S. Sidhu Damdami, Editor, Punjabi Tribune, Chandigarh Chief Guest: Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Presidential Address: Dr. Jaspal Singh, Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala Vote of Thanks: Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Workshop Facilitator & Reader, Dept. of Library and Information Science -- 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 prithvi raj 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

Dear modulator I need some articles for my work but me not getting those articles in free full text so asking help from you sir listed those articles below kindly help me sir waiting for your replay 1. Casserly M.F., & Bird J.E. (2003). Web citation availability: Analysis and implications for scholarship. *College and Research Libraries*, *64*, 300-317. 1. Harter, S.P., & Kim, J.H. (1996). Electronic journals and scholarly communication: A citation and reference study. *Information Research*, *2 *.Retrieved April 21, 2004. 1. Kitchens, J.D., & Mosley, P.A. (2000). Error 404 or, what is the shelf-life of printed Internet guides? *Library Collections, Acquisitions & Technical Services*, *24*, 467-478. 1. Kobayashi, M., & Takeda, K. (2002). Information retrieval on the Web. *ACM Computing Surveys*, *32*, 144-173.** * * 1. Taylor, M.K., & Hudson, D. (2000). "Link rot" and the usefulness of Web site bibliographies. *Reference & User Services Quarterly*, *39*, 273-276. 1. Catherine Jean Sassen, .Citation Accuracy in the Journal Literature of Four Disciplines:Chemistry, Psychology, Library Science, and English and American Literature. (Ph.D. diss, Univ.of North Texas, 1992), 33. 1. Idrisa Pandit, .Citation Errors in Library Literature: A Study of Five Library Science Journals,. *Library and Information Science Research *15, no. 2 (1993): 185.98; Susan P. Benning and SusanC. Speer, .Incorrect Citations: A Comparison of Library Literature with Medical Literature,. *Bulletinof the Medical Library Association *81 (1993): 56.58; Nancy N. Pope, .Accuracy of References inTen Library Science Journals,. *RQ *32, no. 2 (1992): 240.43. 1. Wallace Koehler, .An Analysis of Web Page and Web Site Constancy and Permanence,.*Journal of the American Society for Information Science *50, no. 2 (Feb. 1999): 162. 1. Judit Bar-Ilan and Bluma C. Peritz, .The Life Span of a Specific Topic on the Web: The Case of .Informetrics.: A Quantitative Analysis.. Scientometrics 46 (Nov. 1999): 371.82. 1. Philip M. Davis, .The Effect of the Web on Undergraduate Citation Behavior: A 2000 Update,. College and Research Libraries 63 (Jan. 2002): 53.60. 1. S. Mary P. Benbow, .File Not Found: The Problems of Changing URLs for the World Wide Web,. Internet Research: Electronic Networking Applications and Policy 8, no. 3 (1998): 247.50; Susan Davis Herring, .Use of Electronic Resources in Scholarly Electronic Journals: A Citation Analysis,. College and Research Libraries 63, no. 4 (July 2002): 334.40; 1. Steve Lawrence, et al., .Persistence of Web References in Scientific Research,. Computer 34 (Feb. 2001): 26.31. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Occupational English Language and Communication
by shivakumar shiva 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Dear Professionals, The Friday Talk series began with warm invocation by Pushpa of MLISc around 3.30pm. Dr. Khaiser Nikam Chairperson of Library and Information Science gave a welcome to the guest and all, along with an introduction of Dr. Benjamin Sukumaran IOLS Career Empowerment and Development Kuvempunagar, Mysore. Chairperson gave a brief note about the Library Science has grown in rapid speed. Thirst of knowledge, language and love towards subject maker a person to communicate better. Lecture Report:- ' Communication is life' 'Life without communication is tragedy'. With this great thought the lecture began by Dr. Benjamin Sukumaran. Benjamin explained how important communication is in life. And to communicate better one should have awareness of cross cultural, if not it would be a barrier for communication. "Communication is a process of response to a stimuli on the flat form of culture. " For communication Physical i.e. the Sound body is important secondly the expression and Thirdly acceptation. If intake is good means outtake will be good. There is stimuli everywhere but one should response. Every one's will power is some where one should realize and the will power should realize and the will power should not wasted in judging, but by learning, by understanding etc. EQ matters everywhere. And with an example of, A rich boy and poor boy who were his student 3-4 years ago and their problem and success story of them to Librarians communication is first because they are people to solve or to give the solution and not creating problem by more communication. He must be good at English because Librarians First nature is Enquiry, Second nature is confirmation and Third is Service. Librarians will be there until education is and Books are Source of Information, Travelling is Confirmation. "Fishes in River never get Thirsty". Thus one should identify his strength and weakness in communication and there by to overcome from it reading, learning and better hard work. The session ended with vote of thanks by Hydar Ali. -- 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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request for an article
by Francis Jayakanth 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Dear Members: One of our research scholar is need of the following article. I would appreciate if someone who has access to the full-text of the article can send me a soft copy: Title: Theoretical model for the determination of plastic rotation capacity in reinforced concrete beams Author(s): R. N. F. do Carmo, S. M. R. Lopes, & L. F A. Bernardo doi: 10.1680/stco.4.2.75.38228 Journal: Structural Concrete Volume: 4 | Issue: 2 Cover date: June 2003 Page(s): 75-83 Thanks for your attention. - Francis NCSI, IISc Bengaluru.

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Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content Management on November 08th, 2008- Reminder
by Ramya Krishna 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Dear Professionals, NCSI-Net, an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees,and its alumni, cordially invites you to the fourth National level Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar, in memory of Late Dr. T.B. Rajashekar, erstwhile Associate Chairman, NCSI, IISc. It is a one day seminar targeted exclusively for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science course or its equivalent and budding information professionals. The details of the seminar are given below. Seminar Title: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content Management Date: November 08, 2008 (Saturday) Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Target audience: Students of Library & Information science course or its equivalent & budding information professionals. Seminar coverage: The Seminar is conducted with an intention to create an awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about the latest developments in the field of Information and Communication technologies applicable to LIS profession. This year's Seminar will give an overview of Content Management with special reference to Drupal- a content management software. There will also be a session dealing with career building strategies and job opportunities for LIS professionals. Registration fee: Rs. 150/- for Students and Rs. 300/- for budding professionals. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/ Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/2008seminar/HowtoRegsiter.html For further queries, please contact: Arumugam: arumugam.pitchai at hp.com Ramya: ramya at ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 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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Two Day Workshop for TIPS
by Mailing List Admin 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:33:59 -0700 (PDT) From: krishanmoorthy ganapathy <krishnamoorthyg(a)yahoo.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Two Day Workshop for TIPS Dear Sir/Madam, � Warm Greetings!! � University Library, Anna University-Chennai is organising� �� TIPS-Training for Information Professional Skills � Two Day Workshop �Duration 14 -15 November, 2008 �Venue Henry Maudslay Hall Department of Mechanical Engineering Anna University-Chennai Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25, Tamilnadu, India � �KEY TAKEAWAYS �� Exposes to Soft Skills �� Introduces Participative Activities/Teamwork �� Demonstrates Leadership �� Insights into Information Skills �� Enhances Managerial skills �� Accomplishes to emerge as enhanced Information Managers FOR WHOM Library and Information professionals involved in information handling and front�desk work, Students and Scholars of Library & Information Science. The Workshop is limited to 50 Participants only. Selected Participants will be intimated through email. No TA/DA will be paid to participants. FEE DETAILS Participation Fee Rs.500/- The Cheque/DD is to be drawn in favour of �Director, University Library, Anna University-Chennai�. Registration Form is attached for use. WORKSHOP ORGANISING COMMITTEE Patron: Dr.Mannar Jawahar Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai Workshop Director Prof. K.Balu University Library, Anna University, Chennai� Workshop Coordinator Dr.G.Krishnamoorthy, Librarian, University Library, Anna University, Chennai� Committee Members Library Staff� (CEG�and MIT Campus) Contact for Registration and Other details: Dr.G.Krishnamoorthy University Librarian, Anna University Sardar Patel Road,Guindy, Chennai-25,Tamilnadu India Phone: 044-22352174 Fax��:� 044- 22355011 Email: aulib(a)annauniv.edu �� krishnamoorthyg(a)annauniv.edu �� krishnamoorthyg(a)yahoo.com With Warm Regards, Dr.G.Krishnamoorthy University Librarian, Anna University-Chennai

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International Symposium (ETTLIS-2008) (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:19:38 +0530 (IST) From: shashi jena <shashi_jena2001(a)yahoo.co.in> INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EMERGING TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVCIES ETTLIS- 2008 , December 18-20, 2008. INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION Dear friends, We invite you to participate in International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS) 2008. The symposium is being organized by Learning Resource Centre, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, Noida UP, India and Central Library, Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi in technical association with SALIS Delhi NCR Chapter. Venue: JIIT University Noida, UP, India Date: December 18-20, 2008. We have received 120+ papers from 11 countries i.e. UK, USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and India. Apart from paper presentation, we have invited more then 30 eminent professionals from India and abroad to share their knowledge & experience. You will get an opportunity to interact, learn and share your ideas during the symposium. I am sure that your participation will be useful and fruitful. You can avail 10% discount on early registration by October 30, 2008. The registration form is available on symposium website i.e. http://ettlis2008.com/index.html. You may confirm your participation through email at skataria.jiitu(a)gmail.com or ettlis2008(a)gmail.com With regards Dr. Sanjay Kataria Organising Secretary, ETTLIS 2008 & Head, Learning Resource Centre Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University A-10, Sector-62, Noida (UP) India Email: skataria.jiitu(a)gmail.com, ettlis2008(a)gmail.com Website: http://ettlis2008.com , www.jiit.ac.in Phone: +91 9810503341, +919953594531 With Regards Shashikanta Jena Professional Assistant Learning Resource Centre JIIT University A-10, Sector-62, Noida INDIA Email-shashi_jena2001(a)yahoo.co.in

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