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National Portal on Environment launched by Sam Pitroda, chair National Knowledge Commission.
by Kiran Pandey 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Launch of India Environment Portal National Portal on Environment launched by Sam Pitroda, chair National Knowledge Commission * Portal designed and built by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), with support from the National Knowledge Commission * A one-stop shop for all information and resources on environment and development. An important step ahead for the environmental movement * Built on open source, to enable flow of easy-to-use information from sources across the country and to make that information available in the public domain * A virtual resource repository of all relevant government information and a common platform for information of government and civil society New Delhi, August 11, 2008: If this is the age of environment, then information will be the key to change in our lifestyle, in policy and in practice and this we have conceived of the India Environment Portal, says Sam Pitroda, chair of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC). The portal, launched today, is a one-stop shop for all that you want to know about environment and development issues. The portal has been initiated by Centre for Science and Environment. This is a unique effort as it will provide a collaboration between government and civil society. It is our effort to put government information in the public domain and to build dynamic and networked knowledge-based societies said Pitroda, as he launched the portal at a function in the India Habitat Centre. The portal will source government documents and make them available for public scrutiny. It also provides links to government institutions; and is planning to add names of researchers and institutions, working in environment and most importantly collate information that we can use in our daily lives. The portal is designed for users of environmental information from the media to students. To start with, more than 300,000 articles and documents are available to researchers from different sources, but all categorised by author and tagged according to subjects and locations. The portal will also have special in-depth sections on subjects like climate change which provide latest news and perspective, so critical for policy, as Narain puts it, and links to key government and other institutions, NGOs and individual experts. It is being done in a manner in which they can contribute content on the portal. In the first phase of the portal the massive resources of CSE have been made available. It includes the entire archive of the fortnightly magazine, Down To Earth roughly 40,000 researched articles. These in-depth articles were earlier available only to subscribers of the magazine. Check out the portal at: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in Ms. Kiran Pandey ************************************************************** ** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 ************************************************************** ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting articles in the latest Current Science issue
by Francis Jayakanth 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Dear Professionals and Friends, The Current Science issue dated 10 Aug 2008 carries an interesting opinion article authored by Ms. Suvarsha, former NCSI trainee and presently working for HP Labs. The title of the article is, The dynamics of open access publishing and is accessible at: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/contents.htm The same issue has an interesting editorial by Prof. Balaram, Director, IISc - Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change and Geoengineering - accessible at http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/aug102008/291.pdf and a commentary on "South-South cooperation: The case of Indo-Chinese collaboration in scientific research" by Subbiah Arunachalam and B. Viswanathan accessible at http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/aug102008/311.pdf The content page of the said issue is accessible at: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/contents.htm With best regards, - Francis NCSI, IISc Bengaluru

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IIM Lucknow need library professionals
by Vimal Kumar 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) invites applications for the following posts: Librarian (Pay Scale 12,000-375-16500/-) Qualification: MLISc or or Associateship in Information Science, conducted by DRTC/INSDOC Experience: 10 years Assistant Librarian (Reserved for PWD) (Pay Scale Rs.8000-275-13500/-) Qualification: Master Degree in any social science discipline with a degree in Library Science Experience: 5 years More details at http://www.iiml.ac.in/ -- 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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Papers are invited for National Conference
by Vijayakumara 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Dear All, Jharkhand Information and Library Association is conduction national conference on " Public Libraries & Information Services: Challenges & Prospects in Jharkhand" on 13th -14th September 2008 at Rajendra Institute of Medical Science, Nightingale Auditorium, Ranchi 834009 Papers are invited for the following theme. Role of public libraries in Socio-economic development Status of public libraries in Jharkhand vis-a-vis national scenario Community information centers for information bridging Library users and their changing information needs Information literacy a life-long learning Careers in library and information science Career guidance and information services, outreach activities/extension services. Use of ICT in organizing/ accessing information needs The papers in MS Word format should reach JILA office latest by 30th August 2008 through snail mail or e-mail jila05092007(a)yahoo.co.in Registration fee will be Individual members Rs. 600 Individual non members Rs. 800 Students Rs. 300 Retired Persons Rs. 500 Deputed/ sponsored Rs. 1500 Accompanying Spouse/ persons Rs. 300 (Non kit) For more details contact Dr. Shiva Prakash, Organising Secretary, Jharkhand Information and Library Association (JILA) Post Box No. 03, P.O. Doranda, Ranchi-834002, Jharkhand E-mail jila05092007(a)yahoo.co.in Mobile +91-9431109820 Thanking you Vijayakumar -- Dr. Vijayakumar M. MSc., PGDLAN., Ph.D. Deputy Librarian Birla Institute of Technology, A Technical University Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, India Tel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401 http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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full text articles needed
by Mailing List Admin 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:56:56 +0530 (IST) From: Yashwant G Kanade <kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in> Dear All, I am in need of two articles. The full text is not available in campus. Can you find these papers through the inter-library network. The following are the references: Blair, R. C., & Higgins, J. J. (1985). Comparison of the power of the paired samples t-tests to that of Wilcoxon's signed rank test under various population shapes. Psychological Bulletin, 97, 119-128. Blair, R. C., & Higgins, J. J. (1985). A comparison of the power of the paired samples rank transform statistic to that of Wilcoxon's signed ranks statistic. Journal of Education Statistics, 10, 368-383. Thank you. YASHWANT G KANADE Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA Tele Phone:91-080-23600985/ 22932506 Extn.-106,107 Fax: 91-080-23601428 E-Mail: kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in; kanade_yg12(a)yahoo.com

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Immediately Require One Librarian.
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Dear Professionals, A Leading Management Institute (AICTE Approved) at New Delhi immediately requires One Librarian. *Post Librarian One* Eligibility: MLISc First Class or equivalent , Minimum – 10 years professional experience Salary No constraints for deserving candidate. Note: 1. Knowledge of Computer, Library Management Software, Digital Library Software is must, Ph.D./ M.Phil / NET preferred. 2. Experience in a large academic institution library i.e. college, university, research will be considered. 3. The male candidate from NCR of Delhi will be preferred. 4. The appointment will be on temporary basis, likely to continue as per the requirement of the institute. May please contact undersigned / send your resume by 22.08.2008. -- Kind regards. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj http://www.rajweb.name M-9818603208, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- simply type "Rajesh Kumar Bhardwaj" in "http://www.google.com" and click on "I'm feeling" lucky. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for MANLIBNET Lecture on 23 August 2008
by J Sharma 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Members of the Executive Committee of the Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) & the National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) cordially invite you to a lecture on 'Information in Modern Day Communication' on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the NASSDOC, ICSSR, 35 Ferozshah Road, New Delhi 110001 to be delivered by Rohit Saran Editor, Business Today Jitender Sharma Treasurer - MANLIBNET -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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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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