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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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CALL FOR PAPERS - PLANNER 2008 by INFLIBNET
by Mailing List Admin 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:14:46 +0530 From: Rajesh Chandrakar <rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in> Sorry for the cross posting PLANNER- Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North East Region is a special initiative taken up by Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) to bring awareness among library professionals in the field of Information Technology and its application to Library Services. After the overwhelming response and success of five PLANNERS, INFLIBNET is planning to organize PLANNER-2008, at the School of Engineering and Technology, Dimapur, Nagaland University, Nagaland. INFLIBNET has successfully organized five PLANNERS in different parts of North East in collaboration with the universities located in the region on rotation basis in each state. First PLANNER was held at NEHU, Shilong, Second at Manipur University, Imphal, Third at Assam University, Silchar, fourth at Mizoram University, Aizawl and fifth in Guwahati University, Assam. This event has become popular not only in North East but also amongst professionals from rest of the country and neighboring countries. This is the sixth PLANNER in series, which is to be held at Nagaland University, Dimapur, during 6th - 7th November, 2008. PLANNER 2008 Programme committee solicits high quality technical papers related to the themes and sub-themes listed below(but not limited to). Main Theme: Open Access, Open Source and Open Libraries(O3) ---------- Sub theme -1: Open Access and Open Source: � Institutional repositories: Implementation and case studies � Open Access Journals: Economics, Viability and other major issues � Harvesting Technologies and Practices � Open Access Initiatives and related protocols � Open protocols � Library 2.0 and Open Access Sub theme -2: Open Source: � LIS related Open Source � Digital Library / Institutional Repositories/ FOSS Sub theme - 3: Open Libraries: � Defining Open Libraries � Model for Open Libraries � UGC Infonet and Open Libraries � Web 2.0 for Open Libraries IMPORTANT DATES ------------------------------ Receipt of full papers : Sept 30, 2008 Last date for Registration : October 15, 2008 Convention Dates : November 6-7, 2008 Papers typed in Open Office/MS-Word format can be sent as attachment addressed to Sh. Manoj Kumar K, Convener, PLANNER 2008(planner2008(a)inflibnet.ac.in) directly through E-Mail or in a floppy by post. The length of the paper should normally be within 5000 words. Papers should contain full name and affiliations with e-mail of author(s), an abstract, author biography and references properly cited in the text of article. The paper should neither be published anywhere nor should have been kept under consideration for publication elsewhere and the author should agree to transfer the copyright to the conference organizers. A passport size photograph(s) of author(s) has to be submitted with the paper. OBJECTIVES ------------------- � To create an information and knowledge-based society through knowledge powerhouse and a hub of the global information system � To develop standards, content development, management and open access system � Empowers users through a network of information and knowledge centres acting as flagships for accessing required information � To develop digital library collection at nationally and internationally embracing the global knowledge and creativity for the heritage of intellectual property will be globally available in digital form � Value added content and universal connectivity will ensure that every individual will have the opportunity for accessing global information and knowledge � To explore the issues involved in web based systems and their usefulness to the users. Kindly visit the convention website at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/planner2008/ for detailed guidelines and editorial policy for PLANNER 2008. with regards, ------------------------------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar K Scientist -D(CS) and Convener, PLANNER-2008 INFLIBNET CENTRE, PB:4116, Near Gujarat University Guest House, Ahmedabad - Gujarat INDIA-380009 ------------------------------------------------------------ Ph: 91-079-6308528/6304695 ext -48 Resi: 079-2674 3777 Mob: 093761 34222 ------------------------------------------------------------ Email : manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in, perambra(a)gmail.com web : www.inflibnet.ac.in ============================================================

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
by K.R. Mulla 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Dear all, Wishing you a HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY ..........jai Hind -- 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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Library Day Celebrations at MYDLIS, MYSORE
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

12 August 2008 A Unique Librarian’s Day Celebrations at MYDLIS, Mysore The Department of Library and Information Science, Manasagangotri had more than two reasons to rejoice on 12 August 2008, which is celebrated wide across the country as the Librarian’s Day to honour (Late) Dr S R Ranganathan, the father of Indian Library Science. Firstly, the morning celebrations began with an invigorating PowerPoint and Web-based lecture by Dr M Krishnamurthy, University Librarian on the works and history of (Late) Dr S R Ranganathan. The lecture was interspersed with interesting pictures on the works of Dr SRR. A very captivating video documentary on Dr SRR kept the audience spell-bound. Interestingly, MYDLIS had more than one reason to celebrate!!! What could be a more befitting and worthy tribute to salute Dr SRR, the father of Indian Library Science by the Department of Library and Information Science, Univ. Mysore, than by awarding a Ph.D. Degree to Mr K S Dinesh (Asst. Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering, Devanahalli) under the esteemed guidance of Dr Khaiser Nikam, (MBA, MLIS, Ph.D.), Chairperson, DOS, LIS, University of Mysore. The doctoral thesis was on – “Strategic management of Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka: a study”. The latter half of the programme was followed by a vibrant open-house Viva-Voce defence of Sri K S Dinesh ably attended by the library science faculty members and students of the library science department. The programme concluded with words of congratulations by Prof. V G Talawar, Board of Studies Chairman, and the other library science faculty members on the good doctoral work carried out by Mr K S Dinesh under Dr Khaiser Nikam. Message posted by R Guruprasad Ph.D. Research Scholar, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ASK management/principles
by avijit dutta 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Respected professionals, I want to know about ASK management/principles and its application in LIS. Please help me. Thanking you, Avijit Dutta College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat Purba Medinipur, W B - 721 171 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on GNU-Eprints at Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
by J. K. Vijayakumar 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Please excuse us for any cross-postings. ----------------------------------------- Dear Sir/Colleague, Mahatma Gandhi University Library ( http://www.mgu.ernet.in ) is conducting a five day national workshop on Developing Digital Library using GNU Eprints in association with INFLIBNET Center ( http://www.inflibnet.ac.in ) Ahamadabad from 16-20th September 2008. This workshop is a rare opportunity for Librarians, Information professionals, Teaching Faculty in Universities and Colleges, Scientists in R&D institutions etc for getting acquainted with the latest digitizing open source software GNU Eprints and build their own Institutional Repositories. Lectures and demonstrations from eminent resource persons in this arena coupled with excellent lab facilities for hands on experience would enable the participants to create a digital library at ease. Hence your participation in the workshop is greatly cherished and encouraged. The institutions may depute their one or two relevant persons to the workshop. For registration and further details of the workshop, please log on to http://www.mgu.ernet.in/gnu_rev/page1.htm Kindly communicate this announcement to your professional colleagues also. Regards Convenor Organising Committee National Workshop on GNU EPrints Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala Phone: 0481 2731017 Email: mguleprint(a)gmail.com http://www.mgu.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ranganathan's Day
by Purushotham Gowda 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

We, the Dakshina Kannada Library Association celebrating the Dr S R Ranganathan's day on 31-08-2008 at MIT Manipal . In connection with this programme . we are also arranging a *workshop* also we expecting all the professionals friends co-opration, support and particaption in this programme and to make this function a grand success with regards and best wishes Dr Purushothama Gowda M Secretary , D K & Kodagu Library Association Sr Asst Librarian Mangalore University Konje - 574 199 ** *Cell 94494 50671* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Details of a book
by sheeba jasmine 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

13.8.08 Dear Professionals, I am looking for a book titled "World Wide Web Yellow Pages" published by New Riders. We have a copy of 5/e which was published in the year 1997 . Now we need a copy of the latest edition. Can anybody tell me if this is available in the market and if it is not available, anyother similar book which serves the same purpose is available. with regards, D. Sheeba Jebaseeli, Librarian, Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur, TamilNadu 603 203 Ph:91-44-27454784, 27454726 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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Oxford Journals announces partnership with The Gerontological Society of America
by Kaushik 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

11 August 2008 Today Oxford Journals and The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) announced a new publishing partnership for GSA's three journals: *The Gerontologist*, and *The Journals of Gerontology: Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences* and *Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences*. Oxford Journals will be publishing the three GSA journals from 2009. First published as one journal in 1946, *The Journal of Gerontology* was the first journal on ageing to be published in the United States. Over the years, the journal grew tremendously and, in 1961, became three separate publications ( *Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences*, *Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences*, and *The Gerontologist*). *The Journals of Gerontology*, *Series A and Series B*, cover a broad range of approaches. *The Gerontologist *is a bimonthly journal that provides a multidisciplinary perspective on human ageing through the publication of research and analysis in gerontology, including social policy, program development, and service delivery. Both readers and librarians will be pleased to know that Oxford Journals is digitizing the back archive of *The Gerontologist *and *The Journals of Gerontology*. Content dating back to volume one, issue one will be included in the Oxford Journals Archive in 2009. *The Gerontologist *and *The Journals of Gerontology* join Oxford Journals' prestigious collection of journals which is strong in social sciences, medicine, biological sciences, and public health, and includes complementary titles in the field of ageing. According to the recent 2007 Journal Citation Reports, one fifth of this collection is in the top 10% and over two thirds in the top 50% of their subject category. Oxford Journals <http://www.oxforjdournals.org/>, a Division of OUP, publishes over 220 journals covering a broad range of subject areas, two-thirds of which are published in collaboration with learned societies and other international organizations. The collection contains some of the world's most prestigious titles, including *Nucleic Acids Research*, *JNCI*( *Journal of the National Cancer Institute*), *Brain*, *Human Reproduction*, *English Historical Review*, and the *Review of Financial Studies*. For more information on Oxfford Journals please write to Kaushik Ghosh Sales Manager - South Asia & South East Asia Oxford Journals , Oxford University Press kaushik.ghosh(a)oxfordjournals.org or Kirsty Luff Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Oxford Journals kirsty.luff(a)oxfordjournals.org -- 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 at MyDLIS - Call for participation
by N.S. Harinarayana 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

We are happy to invite you to participate in an interesting conference on a very exciting theme – Library 2.0 This conference is organized by the Department of Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore, Mysore from August 21-22, 2008. The two-day national conference would have eight sessions in all. It includes one tutorial session on Web 2.0. Each session will have a key paper to be presented by experts in the concerned field followed by the research papers submitted to the conference. The following are some of the experts likely to address the conference. Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Professor, Multimedia, Computational lectromagnetics, Computer and Network Security, Natural Language Processing., IISc, Bangalore; Prof. A. Neelameghan, Retd. Professor, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore.; Dr. Shalini R. Urs, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore; and Dr. Samyukta Ravi, University Librarian, Pondicherri University, Pondicherri. We appreciate your participation by registering for the conference on or before 21st August. Spot registrations are also available. However, your prior information about your participation would help us to make the arrangements without much difficulty. In case accommodation is to be arranged by the organizers for your stay during the conference period, we would like to have prior information. Conference fee: Without Accommodation: Rs. 1000/- With Accommodation: Rs. 1600/- The registration bee may be sent in form of DD in favour of Mylib 2.0. The registration form and DD may be sent to Prof. V.G. Talawar Organising Chair Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysroe 570 006 For more information on the conference either visit: http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in. You can download the registration format from: http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in/html/mylibregistration.htm You can also contact us through email: mydlis.sap(a)gmail.com. -- 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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LEAD Programme: international career opportunity in UNDP
by Puna Das 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear Young Professionals, UNDP is looking for motivated and talented young professionals who are interested in an international career in development, have a passion to make a difference to the worlds poor and are willing to serve in hardship duty stations. Who can apply for the LEAD programme? Anyone of any nationality can apply, however since the programme is geared towards recruiting young professionals, preference will be given to candidates who are under 35 years of age. Candidates should also possess a masters degree in development related studies and be proficient in English and at least one other UN language. A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in development, crisis/post-conflict management would also be an asset. More information can be found on UNDP’s website at http://www.undp.org/lead. The online application period was initiated on the 14 July and will close on 31 August 2008. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Explore your hobbies and interests. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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lectuer in the memory of father of Library and Information science in India
by Pardeep Rai 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Delhi Library Association organised 6th Dr S.R. Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on 12th August in Ranganathan Bhawan Naraina vihar New Delhi 28. the lecture was delivered by Padamshri Prof. P.N. Kaula and Dr P.R Goswami Director NASSDOC presided over, in the lecture Prof Kaula indicated his experiences with the SRR. Prof Kaula indicated that he had the relationship like a son of SRR. he also eloborated that the foreign professional recognised SRR as world Librarian . the lecture attended by a number of Professionals and retired person, e.g. Prof. Krishan Kumar, Dr S.R. Gupta and Dr R.K Bhatt Head Deptt. of LIS , DU and many more -- Pardeep Rai Librarian Maitreyi College University of Delhi Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 110021( India) Mobile no 9899359373 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraries of the future?
by Shamprasad Pujar 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear Members, In an information world in which Google apparently offers us everything, what place is there for the traditional, and even the digital, library? In a library environment which is increasingly moving to the delivery of online rather than print resources, what of the academic library?s traditional place at the heart of campus life? To read more on this topic, please check it at: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/librariesofthefuture/ Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: 91-22-2841 6565 ; 2840 0919 Ext: 565 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Source library Systems - Podcast
by L J Haravu 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

I was invited to the August 2008 meeting of a group called Library 2.0 Gang to participate in a discussion on Open Source Library Systems and to represent NewGenLib. This is a monthly meeting of Gang members like Marshal Breeding, Carl Grant, and others both from the Library Manageemnt Systems (LMS) industry as well as librarians who are interested in open source systems (OSS). The Chairperson of the group is Richard Tallis, Technology Evangelist from the Talis software, a major player in the UK LMS market. The meeting is available as a Podcast and can be listened to and downloaded from the link. http://librarygang.talis.com/podpress_trac/play/124/0/twt20080811_TL2G-06.m… (sent by Yahoo! Toolbar) The proceedings throws light on major trends and thinking in this emerging field of library management. Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article required
by DEEPAK PANT 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Sir, Kindly post the message below: Please send the undermentioned article which is urgently required by one of our research worker: Modified protocol for hepatitis B virus DNA isolation & detection. Analytical Biochemistry' 2003 Vol.314 p. 142-143 >From Deepak Pant National Institute of Communicable Diseases Library pantdeepak2005(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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Wish you all happy librarian's Day
by Purushotham Gowda 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Happy librarian's day to all the professional colleagues of our country Let us have his at least one professional ethics/idealism in our profession also . If we adopt one of his professional idealism is only the greatest contribution to the celebration of the librarian's day in the name SRR , who has given the new dimensions and respect to the entire library paternity in the country Dr Purushthama Gowda M Secretary , D K & Kodagu library association -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congatulations Mrs.Gayathri Sen
by Dhanukumar Pattanashetti 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Dear all, Karnataka Public Library Department, Government of Karnataka has awarded Mrs. Gayathri Sen "Librarian of the year". Mrs. Sen will be felicitated today (August 12th) at Public Library, Hampi Nagar, Bangalore at 5.30pm. Warm Regards, Dhanukumar Pattanashetti Thomson Reuters -- 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 Smita Chandra 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Dear Colleagues, We are in need of photocopies of the following pages for one of our research scholars and would be extremely grateful for any help in this regard. The requested article is: from : the "International Association for Gondwana Research", Memoir No.9 title of memior : Geology and tectonics of India" an overview author : M.N.Balasubrahmanyan year of publication : 2006 photocopies pages requested : p.112-114 Thanking you and with regards, Smita-- Ms.Smita Chandra Librarian Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli Panvel Highway, New Panvel, New Mumbai 410 218 Phone: 91-22-2748 4000 / ext.4137 (Direct: 91-22-2748 4137) Fax: 91-22-2748 0762 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Winners of SALIS Award for the Year 2008
by Arunachalam Hariharan 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Dear Professionals and friends, We are happy to inform you that the following professionals have received the SALIS Awards for the year 2008 on 8th Aug 2008 from Dr. K. Arumugam, Vice-Chairman, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore in the presence of Arutselvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, Chaiman, Sakthi Group, Prof. Ravichandra Reddy Director, NAAC NAAC DIrecotor, Dr. Harish Chandra and others during the Inaugural Session of SALIS 2008 National Conference held at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore for their outstanding contributions to the profession. We congratulate all the winners SALIS Award Committee 1.Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) Dr. Inder Vir Malhan Professor & Head Dept. of Library Science and information Science University of Jammu, Jammu -(Tawi) J&K, India-180006 2. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award Mrs. Lata Suresh Manager, Library and Documentation Centre Asst.Editor, Journal of Health Management (SAGE) Institute of Health Management Research 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan 3. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award AutoLib-Tamil Nadu Best Libraian Award Mr. S.S.Sivaakumar, Librarian District Central Library, Karur 4. AutoLib-Tamil Nadu Best Young Libraian Award Mr.M.Mandhirasalam Deputy Librarian Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore - 641 006 The following professionals and students have also received the Awards on 9th Aug 2008 from the Principal, Dr. Joseph V. Thanikal, KCT during the Valedictory Function for the best papers presented by them in the conference. 5. Shri N.P.K.Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS Professionals Jadhav U.S, Assistant Librarian Veternary College Bidar, Karnataka Ms. T.R. Sridevi T R Librarian M S Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies Bangalore Shri S.Rajunaidu Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS Students Prabu R Ph. D. Research Scholar DLIS, Bharathidasan University Tiruchy Ms. Vidya Student, DLIS, Bharathidhasan Univeristy Tiruchy ------------------------------------------------- Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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