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INFLIBNET Newsletter, Vol.15(2) - April to June 2008
by Rajesh Chandrakar 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Hi there The electronic version of the current INFLIBNET newsletter, Vol. 15, No. 2 (April to June 2008) is available for access on the INFLIBNET website at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/publication/newsletter.html. Interested person can visit the above website. With best regards, Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Government of Kerala decides to use Koha
by Mailing List Admin 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:52:07 +0530 From: Vimal Kumar <vimal0212(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends, The Government of Kerala has been decided to make Koha as its official software for computerization of libraries under Government control. This project initiated by the The Directorate of Technical Education, Govt. of Kerala. Mr Saji T Nair (saji969(a)yahoo.com) is <saji969(a)yahoo.com%29%20is> the Project Director. This news appeared in Koha website on August 19, 2008, you can read from here. http://koha.org/about-koha/news/nr1219098567.html Another good news is from Delhi Public Library, they implemented Koha for its OPAC. OPAC is accessible from http://59.176.17.111/. DPL is the first library in South Asia using latest version of Koha (version-3). The persons behind this effort are Mr. Amit and Mr. Sudhir (Indserve infotech Pvt. Ltd).Contact email of Amit is amitddng135 at gmail.com -- 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

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Re: [LIS-Forum] a query
by Dr.D.P Prathap 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Dear Colleagues Please tell me the source/s to find out the Tamil equivalents for Biotechnology terms. Thanking you Yours Sincerely T.Shanmuganathan Technical Officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore-7 -- 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 ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

Dear Lis-forum memmbers, This is a request for an article for our Doctor at IISc Article : Journal of allergy and clinical immunology V.20(5) p473-482 author: S. Record Title: Treatment of asthma in childhood: inhaled carticosteroid Please send a copy, if your library has it. The charges can be paid in advance or after supply Chudamani

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Famous Personalities in Management Date of Birth's
by MAHESH ATCHI 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

To, Dear Professionals, Our college is going to conduct Management Quiz & Event etc. So I need Full Names & Date of Birth's (YY-MM-DD) of Famous Personalities in Management. Can any one provide the information? A. MAHESH Librarian ICFAI National College Visakhapatnam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Blogs for Libraries
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Friends, WebJunction community member Greg Schwartz (http://www.webjunction.org) explains what blogs are and why librarians should care about them. Dr. Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and the Library Paradigm – Inauguration and Programme Schedule
by N.S. Harinarayana 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

The inauguration of the National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and the Library Paradigm will be held on August 21, 2008 at the Bahadur Institute of Management Science, Manasagangotri, Hunsur Road, Mysore. The conference will be inaugurated by Sri. K. Jayakumar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala. Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore will give the Keynote Address. Prof. H.A. Khan, Former Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore will preside over the function. The two-day conference is being organised by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore as an event under UGC-SAP. Prof. V.G. Talawar is the programme director and Dr. Khaiser Nikam is the rappoteur general. The conference has six sessions. Each session will start with a presentation of a key paper followed by presentation of submitted paper. Each session is moderated by a Chair. The key speakers in the Conference are Prof. A. Neelameghan, Prof. I.K. Ravichandra Rao, Dr. Shalini R. Urs, Dr. Samyukta Ravi, and Dr. Venkadesan. The conference will have a tutorial and a pannel discussion. More than 100 participants are likely to participate in the conference. You are invited cordially to the inauguration function. For more information on the Conference, please visit http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Just Published: "Science Dissemination using Open Access: A Compendium of Selected Literature on Open Access"
by Puna Das 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Science Dissemination using Open Access: A Compendium of Selected Literature on Open Access Canessa, Enrique and Zennaro, Marco (Eds.) (2008). Science Dissemination using Open Access: A compendium of selected literature on Open Access. Trieste: ICTP. Can be downloaded from http://sdu.ictp.it/openaccess/book.html / https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/bitstream/handle/1849/420/SciDissOpenAccess.pdf?… About the Book: This book aims to guide the scientific community on the requirements of Open Access, and the plethora of low-cost solutions available. A compendium of selected literature on Open Access is presented to increase the awareness of the potential of open publishing in general. Discussions on open publishing via Academic Webcasting are also included. The book also aims to encourage decision makers in academia and research centers to adopt institutional and regional Open Access Journals and Archives to make their own scientific results public and fully searchable on the Internet. Table of Contents: Part 1: Selected Literature Overview Declarations Open Access to Science in Developing Countries Types of Journals Published Getting Professionals Legal Framework Institutional Access Policies and Mandates: NIH Examples Economic Models for Journal Publishing Funding Scientific Open Access Getting Found, Staying Found, Increasing Impact Web 2.0 and Open Access Open Academic Web-casting Part 2: Software EPrints DSpace Self-Archiving FAQ Open Access Archives: Examples An International Open Archive: E-LIS Open Journals System Topaz Many Congratulations to the Editors and Publisher of this useful book. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anup-jnu.blogspot.com From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Request for response
by Jatashankar Gupta 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionels, I am conducting a dissertation work on "Creation of Database of LIS Teachers in University in India". I have prepared a data collection survey which is available on following URL.I have already send this messg. two times but i am not getting response. Pls. take it as compulsion.Your positive response is required for successful completion of this work. These two Url is listed following: 1. http://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_CollectorList.aspx?sm=0aURDtC1hfGSrvi%… Steps: (i) Go to Member Login username jatashankar password jatash (ii) Go to my survey (iii) click on my survey -- Jatashankar Gupta Central Library, IIT Delhi. Mobile: 9211328039 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICT Application in Academic Libraries in Greater kolkata: Survey
by DEVIKA BASU 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionals, I, Ms. Debika Basu, student of MLISc from IGNOU am compiling my dissertation on the topic of "Impact of ICT application in academic libraries of greater Kolkata". The dissertation is based on a questionnaire based survey. It would be very much helpful for me if you kindly spare some time to complete it. To enter into the survey please click on the following link, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8vUg_2feCdIWCojcDFQkTh5w_3d_3d Thanking you in anticipation, With regards, Debika Basu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Centre invites applications for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science)
by K Prakash 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Jobs@INFLIBNET Centre Advt. No. 05/2008 The Centre invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) -1 (one) post (OBC). Click here to see details Please visit for more details and application from website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/ INFORMATION AND LIBRARY NETWORK CENTRE (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission) Post Box NO.4116, Near Gujarat University Guest House, University Campus, Navrangpura AHMEDABAD - 380 009. Web site: www.inflibnet.ac.in Advt. No. 05/2008 INFLIBNET Centre is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission with its head-quarters at Ahmedabad. The Centre is involved in a variety of activities for the benefit of academic and research community in the country. Some of the major activities of the Centre include automation and networking of libraries of the universities, creation of national databases, development of library management software to facilitate automation activities in the academic libraries, human resource development, UGC Infonet, digital library consortium etc. The Centre invites applications from Indian Nationals belonging to OBC category (non-creamy layer for all India employment) candidates only for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) - 1 (One) post. Job Description : The incumbent will be a member of the team of Library professionals involved in the areas relating to library automation, creation of database, digital library consortium, providing information service, conducting training programmes for the library professionals, organizing seminar/workshop/convention etc. Qualification & Experience : M.Lib./M.L.I.Sc. or its equivalent from a recognized universities with one year post qualification experience in a regular position. Upper Age Limit : 35 years plus 3 years age relaxation applicable to OBC category. Scale of Pay :Rs.8,000-275-13,500 (pre-revised) (At present Gross Rs.20,480/- per month at the minimum of the scale). The scale of pay and emoluments is likely to be revised upon implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission. The incumbents of above post will be required to travel extensively, visiting universities in different parts of India for assisting in automation and networking activities, installation of software packages, conducting on-site training to the library professionals and operating staff etc. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their application neatly typed strictly in the attached prescribed format with a recent passport size photograph duly affixed in it alongwith attested copies of certificates to the Administrative Officer (P&A) at the above address within 20 days of publication of the advertisement. With best regards, Bye. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. K Prakash Deputy Librarian Institute for Social and Economic Change Nagarabhavi PO Bangalore-560 072 Karnataka, India. URL: http://www.isec.ac.in/main.htm Email: prakash(a)isec.ac.in, prakash_k(a)yahoo.com Tel.: 080-23215468 / 23215519 Ext. 302 Fax: 080-23217008 Cell: 09448066788 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Modern TN State Library complex in Kotturpuram, Chennai
by sankaran arumugam 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear All, Foundation stone laid for Modern State Library complex in Chennai. Highlights: The eight-storied library to be constructed at a cost of Rs 120 crore will have a plinth area of 3,33,140 sq.ft. It will have a reading capacity for 1,200 persons and a stacking capacity of 11.5 lakh books. A conference hall with a capacity of 200 persons and a mini conference hall to accommodate 30 persons will be part of the library. The library complex will include an auditorium with a capacity of 1,280 persons and an amphitheatre with a plinth area of 42,630 sq.ft. The construction will be over by April 2010. For details, click link http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/17/stories/2008081752790100.htm Regards sankaran Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.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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Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Award 2007
by sandeep bhavsar 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Respected All Pleased to inform you that, Dr. Rajendra Kumbhar – Reader –Library & Information Science Dept.: University of Pune , has been honoured with Dr. S.R. Ranganathan award- 2007 for creating best literature in Marathi in the area of Library & Information Science. The felicitation Ceremony will be held on 20th August 2008 in Jaykar Library of University of Pune . Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9987049099 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Career in Library and Information science
by Charu Mathur 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Respected Friends, I would like to invite your kind attention on an article titled ," Career in Library and Information science" published in Employment News 12-18 August,2008. The detail information about career in Library and Information Science, opportunities in LIS arena, options in LIS as Teaching, endless and lucrative alternatives in LIS world, is given in simple way. Dr. Anil Singh from NCERT is the pride author of this informative article. One can visit the following link to read this article— http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/career_details-career-in-library-and-infor… Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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largest lexicography work
by jasim s 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

The sanskrit dictionary project undertaken by deccan college of pune,India is claimed to be the largest one in the world.read on at http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/11/stories/2008081168232000.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey: It will take only 1 minutes to Complete
by Badan Barman 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Sir/Madam, The general objective of my study is to trace out the problem with existing managerial approaches to web resources in general and Library and Information Science resources in particular. In connection with this, I am conducting a survey of the user of various managerial approaches to web resources, and a questionnaire is designed for the purpose. The questionnaire so design to collect the necessary information from the user is at present distributes to you and I appreciate your help in the form of responding to my brief survey. This survey will take approximately 1 minute to complete. Here is a link to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2f1BHKR6fx1N4Df1ydk_2bsua_2bB_2bhF13… http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2f1BHKR6fx1N4Df1ydk_2bsua_2bB_2bhF13… Thanking you in anticipation. (Sri Badan Barman) Research Scholar Dept of Lib & Inf Sc Gauhati University Guwahati -781014, Assam (India) Note: 1) Your participation in this survey is voluntary but will definitely helps us to trace the difficulties you are facing with the existing managerial approaches to web Resources in Library and Information Science. 2) I hope to report the results of this survey in a form of publication, where your contribution will also be duly acknowledge, by putting the information you provided at question no. 7. If you don't want to include your details in the report please Email us at lislinks(a)gmail.com. 3) The information provided by you will only be used for deriving inferences and arriving at conclusion only. 4) If you do not wish to participate in this survey and would prefer not to be contacted again regarding this survey, please indicate so by Email to lislinks(a)gmail.com with the subject "I Don't want to respond to any query". 5) If you need any additional information about this survey, please do Email us at lislinks(a)gmail.com. We hope to respond to you query within 48 hours. 6) If you have questions or concerns regarding your rights as a research participant or in the process of research review contact: Sri. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, School of Library and Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam (India). Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971. Fax: 0361- 2235398. Email: lislinks(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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Hanoi Statement on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society
by Puna Das 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Hanoi Statement on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society 14 March 2008 The participants of the First Regional Conference for the Asia Pacific on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society have convened and agreed on a set of priorities for the region. Regarding Theme One of the Conference, which focuses on universal access to information: First, we urge all countries in the region to continue working on closing the digital divide, as it is critical that the benefits of the information revolution be equally shared amongst all citizens in every country. Second, we recognize the importance of promoting media and information literacy to all citizens, so that each individual would be equipped to access all relevant information sources available. Third, we believe that multi-lingualism in the new media must be promoted, so that all people would be able to reap the benefits of the information society. Fourth, we urge that ethical dimensions of the information society should be integrated in the formal and non-formal education curricula across the region. Fifth, a multi-stakeholder approach to ICT for development targeting the needs of communities should be promoted. Sixth, we promote the expansion of the public domain in quality and quantity. We urge striking a balance between intellectual property rights and the rights of users to access information from the public domain, particularly information generated from the public sector. Regarding Theme Two of the conference, which focuses on the freedom of expression: First, we acknowledge the sovereignty of individual nation states and also emphasize their commitments to international conventions and treaties in promoting an inclusive knowledge society. Second, we encourage all States in the region to promote the freedom of expression and of information, given that such a freedom has a value in its own right, and also gives effect to other rights, such as access to education, the promotion of human dignity, freedom of religion etc. Third, we propose that countries in the region explore developing alternative communication models such as independent models and community-based model that complement existing channels, serving to promote greater freedom and information exchange. Fourth, we encourage further research and international collaboration into the area of freedom of expression and how countries could work together to promote a greater exchange of information and ideas. Regarding Theme Three of the conference, which focuses on privacy and personal protection: First, we recognize that there are differing conceptions of privacy across the different nation states and cultures of the region. We also recognize that the protection of an individual’s privacy and security represents a universally desired value. Second, we believe that all stakeholders should be educated and sensitized to appreciate and take responsibility for issues related to privacy and data protection. Third, we urge nation states to enact appropriate legislation to protect personal data and privacy, within the context of each country’s domestic environment and in line with international law. Fourth, we support global efforts to counter cybercrimes, such as child pornography, spam, online scams and other deviant behavior. ________________________ First Regional Conference for the Asia and Pacific Region on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society, 12-14 March 2008, Hanoi , Vietnam . Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26324&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Years BLISc & Two Years MLISc Programme
by Badan Barman 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Dear LIS Professional, Peoples in general are not aware about Library and Information Science; due to its special programme of its own. It has 1 one year BLISc degree programme in comparison to other subjects' 3 years degree programme, it has 1 year MLISc programme in comparison to others subjects 2 years Master Degree Programme. I am being appointed as a Academic Consultant in School of Library and Information Science at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati (Assam) trying hard to promote the subject of Library and Information Science in the rank of other subjects by equating the programmes. But to justify my points in front of the university authority, I am in need of a strong support from the academicians of Library and Information Science that are distributed all over India. As such I have post this massage. Before producing my own justification, I want to hear from all of you, regarding pitfall and advantages of introducing the following programme. 1. The three Years BLISc programme will be an integrated modular programme in semester system. It will comprise of 24 papers including practical work. The learners, who will successfully complete the first two semesters (1 year), will be awarded Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS). The learners, who will complete the first three semesters (1 and half year), will be awarded the Diploma in Library and Information Science and after successfully completion of four semesters (two years), the learner will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science. Finally, the learners who will successfully complete all the six semesters (three years) will be awarded Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) degree. 2. The Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) will be a two years programme consisting of four semesters, just like other subject. I am sure being a LIS professional; you have many things to say about this. Please post your comments over LIS Links: http://lislinks.ning.com/. Posting in the online groups is avoided, as in such cases there is a huge scope to distribute your valuable comments widely, to arrive at any conclusion. Thanking You and Waiting for Your Valuable Comments. -- 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation - India R&D 2008: Nanotechnology – The Science of the Future
by Puna Das 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: "India R & D 2008: Nanotechnology – The Science of the Future" FICCI, in partnership with Ministry of Science and Technology organizes India R & D Conferences, on an annual basis. The previous India R&D Conferences held on the themes "India as World's Knowledge Hub of the Future" (2005), "Commercialization of Innovation: Mind to Market" (2006) and "Innovation - Advantage India" (2007) met with incredible success in terms of sensitizing the industry, R&D institutes and investors on various issues influencing the growth of India's Science and Technology. Carrying forward its earnest efforts, FICCI is now holding a series of India R&D Conferences with sectoral focus to allow formulation of sector-specific action plans and recommendations for industry, investors and policy makers. The first Conference in the Series "India R & D 2008: Nanotechnology – The Science of the Future" has been scheduled on 5th September 2008 at FICCI, New Delhi. Through this Conference, FICCI aims to generate an environment of informed enthusiasm amongst various stakeholders, especially industry players. Nanotechnology has the potential to address various concerns of humanity by providing comprehensive solutions for sustainable development (such as drug delivery, water remediation, agricultural productivity, etc.). India acknowledged this importance by setting up Nano Science and Technology Mission and Vision Group to develop national nanotechnology policy which intends to address regulatory, safety, infrastructure & human resource development issues. Indian nanotechnology industry is in its infancy and projected to grow many folds. Thus, considerable fillip is required to increase commercialisation efforts and enthusiasm of the industry. We are happy to invite you to participate in this Conference. The Registration Form can be downloaded at: http://www.indiarnd.com/nano-register.pdf and Tentative Programme at: http://www.indiarnd.com/nano-prog.pdf. For further information in this regard you may visit conference website www.indiarnd.com that has all the information. Looking forward to your confirmation. Thank you & with regards, Yours sincerely Sumeet Gupta Deputy Director Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 Tel: 011-23736306 (D); 23738760-70 Extn. 477/212 Fax: 011-23765333, 23721504, 23320714 Email: indiarnd(a)ficci.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.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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Call for Papers - Fifth annual Skoch Summit India @ Work on the theme "Ideating Third Generation Reforms"
by Puna Das 16 Aug '08

16 Aug '08

Call for Papers The fifth annual Skoch Summit India @ Work is being organized this year on the theme "Ideating Third Generation Reforms". The purpose of the summit is to take stock on the reforms agenda so far and develop foresight for next level of reforms for inclusive impact for the development of disadvantaged communities. This Conference provides a forum for discussion, collaboration and intellectual exchange for all those interested in any of these fields of research or practice. On behalf of the conference committee and program advisory board, we welcome both academic and practitioner papers on a wide range of topics and a wide range of scholarly approaches including theoretical and empirical papers employing qualitative, quantitative and critical methods. Action research, case studies and research in practice are welcomed approaches. The topics for round tables include, but are not limited to: * Peoples' Knowledge Network * Speeding e-Governance * Emergency Services, Disaster Management and Sustainability * HR and Administrative Reforms * Education & Employability * Banking, Financial Services & Insurance * Open Source for Public Administration Selected papers from the conference will be considered for publication in "Inclusion": a publication of Skoch Consultancy Services. Paper Submission Details: Abstract Submission : The Abstract should be a minimum of 100 and no more than 800 words including keywords. Abstracts have to include the proposed title for the paper, the full names, addresses and email addresses of all authors and phone number of at least one contact author. Full paper: Only required after acceptance of abstract and not to be more than 3,000 words including abstract, keywords and references. Last date for Abstract Submission: 31 August 2008 Full Paper Submission Deadline: 25 September 2008 The papers may be submitted to knowledge(a)skoch.in More Details at: http://www.skoch.in/India@Work/html/call_for_papers.html http://www.indiaatwork.in/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.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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100 Free Library 2.0 Webinars and Tutorials
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 16 Aug '08

16 Aug '08

Dear Friends, Check out these resources in http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/05/29/100-free-library-20-webinars-a… get a basic understanding of what makes up Library 2.0, and how you can start adopting it. Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahally, Bengalooru – 562110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. N. Laxman Rao Festschrift -- Call for Papers
by prafulla tv 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Prof. N. Laxman Rao Festschrift Call for Papers Dear Colleagues, We are happy to inform you that a festschrift is being published in honour of Dr. N. Laxman Rao, Director, Academic Staff College & Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University on the occasion of his superannuation in October 2008. Having joined the DLIS, OU in 1975, Prof. Laxman Rao has made outstanding contribution towards enrichment of LIS Education in particular and of LIS profession in general in various roles during a career spanning over three decades. A towering personality who provided inspiring leadership to thousands of LIS teaching and practicing professionals throughout the nation, Prof. Laxman Rao has been a strong advocate for extensive application and proper management of ICTs in LICs to metamorphosise the L&I services for meeting the challenges of the emerging knowledge society. With his simplicity, easy accessibility and ever helpful attitude, he endeared himself to his students, colleagues and professional librarians. He strived to maintain highest professional standards throughout his career, and was highly vocal and daring in voicing his concern and views on professional issues. Prof. Laxman Rao did M.Lib.Sc. from the Banaras Hindu University, M.A. (Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology) from Osmania University, Masters Degree in Information Management from the University of Sheffield, U.K. and LL.B. from Osmania University. He was awarded Ph.D. by the Osmania University in 1993 for his research on the topic “Planning and Implementation of Automated Circulation System for O.U. Library System”. His areas of specialization are Information Technology Management, Information Storage and Retrieval, and Library Cataloguing. He served as the Head, DLIS, OU during the period 1993-1995 and as Chairman, BOS. He participated actively in university’s administrative functions in various capacities. He contributed in building up of a well-equipped computer laboratory in the DLIS, OU to provide best hands-on training on computer applications in LICs. He strongly believed that the LIS curriculum should be revised frequently keeping in view the advances in ICTs in order to develop manpower capable of managing information in competitive environment. He was a member of the UGC Curriculum Development Committee and was associated with UGC-NET, SLET as paper setter and examiner. He organized a meeting of chairpersons of the DLISs from South India to discuss curriculum as part of CDC activity. In his capacity as Course Coordinator for UGC sponsored Refresher Course in LIS organized by the ASC, OU, he conducted successfully several refresher courses. He was the Organizing Secretary for 53rd All India National Conference of ILA, held during 13-16th November, 2007 at Osmania University, Hyderabad. He is a resource person to several universities and also associated with distance education programmes of both Indira Gandhi National Open University and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University as editor, course writer and counselor. He has edited 11 books and published around 50 articles in books and journals. The books edited by him include the following: Quality Education in LIS (IATLIS, 2006); Development of Public Libraries in India (2005); Knowledge Societies and Libraries (Prof. A.A.N. Raju Festschrift, 2004); Globalization of LIS Education (IATLIS, 2004); Library Consortia (IATLIS, 2004); Manpower Development for Information Management in Competitive Environment (IATLIS, 2003); Changing Dimensions of LIS Education (IATLIS, 2001); Universe of Knowledge (1998); Fifty Years of LIS Education in India (IATLIS, 1997); Information Technology and Its Impact on LIS Education and Library Management (1997); New Vistas in LIS (Prof. G.V.S.L. Narasimha Raju Festschrift, 1995). Prof. Laxman Rao has been actively involved in various professional associations and served them in various capacities: President, IATLIS & ALSD; Vice President, ILA & IASLIC; Secretary, ALSD. He is Life Member of ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS, SIS, ALSD, and APLA. The proposed festschrift would be a significant contribution to the LIS literature containing invited papers from eminent LIS teachers and professionals from all over India and abroad. The Editorial Committee is pleased to invite you to write a scholarly or research-based paper on any topic of your choice relating to LIS and allied fields. As application of ICTs in LICs, information management, knowledge management and library management are some of the areas which are very dear to Prof. Laxman Rao’s heart, we wish to focus on them. The length of the article may be around 3000 words and written in a clear and concise style. For preparing the list of works cited and citing sources in the text, please follow the MLA (Modern Language Association of America) Style. You may wish to visit the following URL for sample examples: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/02/ We request all the professional friends to contribute original articles to enable us to bring out the festschrift successfully. A complimentary copy of the festschrift would be provided to the first author of every article accepted for publication. We shall be grateful if you could please let us have your article by September 20, 2008 to facilitate the publication of the festschrift on time. We solicit your valuable cooperation and support to this project which is a symbolic expression of our reverence and love towards Prof. Laxman Rao. We look forward to hear from you soon. With best wishes Sincerely Dr. S. Sudarshan Rao Principal University College of Arts & Social Sciences, and Professor & Head Department of Library and Information Science Osmania University Hyderabad 500 007 Andhra Pradesh, India Mobile 98492 28980 Phone Office 040 2709 8298, 2768 2225 Residence 040 2703 0777 Email yesyesrao(a)yahoo.com Note: Articles can also be sent to T.V. Prafulla Chandra, Editor, Dharma Vana Arboretum, Flat G3, Phase 4, Saptagiri Apartments, Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad 500 025. Phone Residence 040 2750 5908 Mobile 93962 51106 Email tallurivpc(a)yahoo.com Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- 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 Digital Libraries and Digital Archiving
by gopikuttan gopikuttan 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear Professionals We are happy to announce that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala is organising a National workshop on Digital Librariies and Digital Archiving from 26-29 August 2008 for LIS Teachers.Details of the program is available in the Dept's web site www.dliskerala.org. Thank u Dr.A.Gopikuttan DLIS University of Kerala Trivandrum 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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Cost of the registration fees
by Narenthiran 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear professionals, I would like to bring one small note to discuss on various workshops and conference proceedings registration fees. Now a days I am noticing there is a steep hike in registration fees and accomadation. Is it neccessary? Trainings/workshops/conference proceedings are suppose to help the participants to use modern/scientific tehniques in minimum cost. I personally request organisers of the Trainings/workshops/conference proceedings reduce the fees by avoiding luxury bags and conducting courses in costly private/hotels hall. Thanks Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Phone # 91-413-2334168 Extn 126/139 Fax # 91-413-2339534 Email: narenthiran.r(a)ifpindia.org www.ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NRN Murthy inaugurates new building of ISiM, Mysore -20th August
by Shalini Urs 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

International School of Information Management (a Ford Foundation Funded Initiative) University of Mysore, Mysore ----- The members of the Governing Board of ISiM Cordially invite you to the Inauguration of the new building of ISiM ------------ We gratefully acknowledge the munificent building grants from Informatics (India) Limited, Bangalore ----------------------------- Programme --- Inauguration By Shri. N.R. Narayana Murthy Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies Guests of Honour Dr.Ganesan Balachander Representative, Ford Foundation, New Delhi and Shri N. Ravi Shankar, IAS Joint Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of India Presided by Prof. T.C. Shivashankara Murthy Honourable Vice Chancellor (Acting), University of Mysore Date: Wednesday, 20th of August, 2008: 11.30 A.M -------- Thanks and Regards Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 ISiM-Management School for IT, Technology School for IM www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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