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Question on library events
by Narayanan,Suresh 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Hi, I will appreciate if anybody can suggest me where to find a list of key library events this year both in india and south of asia. thanks and regards, Suresh Narayanan Publishing & Inspec THE IET INSPEC India website: www.theiet.org/publishing The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interview President IFLA
by Mailing List Admin 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 01:21:43 +0000 (GMT) From: Shantanu Ganguly <s_ganguly67(a)yahoo.co.uk> Dear Professionals: If you want to read the latest development in the field of library an information science, then please go through this URLhttp://www.ifla.org/I/whatsnew/new.htm. Interview with Claudia Lux about "Libraries on the agenda" in the April issue of MEERA: Open and Distance Learning Newsletter, a quarterly newsletter of Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota (Rajasthan, India), (p.4-5). Shantanu Ganguly Chief Librarian Knowledge Resource Center Indus World School of Business (IWSB) 48/4, Knowledge Park III Greater Noida, U.P. ********************* Knowledge is Universe **********************

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Emerald Launches online Bookstore
by Rajneesh Rajpal 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Emerald launches online bookstore - 27 Jun 2008 Academic and professional publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/> , UK, has announced the launch of the Emerald Bookstore, which allows visitors to browse through over 2,000 books by subject area and to order securely online at http://books.emeraldinsight.com. Following its recent move into book publishing, Emerald has welcomed new areas of expertise, such as language and linguistics, sociology and psychology, to add to its core portfolio of management titles. Bookstore is seen to be a step further in book publishing, extending the scope of the company's publishing avenues and complementing existing journal portfolio and online products and services. It is viewed as the solution to develop and promote Emerald's book portfolio in all subject areas. For students and researchers, the online facility will fast-track access to key research, including recent titles such as Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership by Karen Klenke; a new edition of An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing by James Pickles; and International Handbook of Distance Education by Evans, Haughey and Murphy. Emerald claims to have enjoyed strong growth in recent years as it continues to publish rigorous and relevant research. It is seeking to actively expand its portfolio of products and services tailored for the needs of both academic institutions and corporate organizations across the world. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ALA CONF 2008- DONATION OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO ALA BY VERIZON
by Mailing List Admin 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:16:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> American Library Association Receives $1 Million Grant from Verizon Foundation to Study How Gaming Can Be Used to Improve Problem-Solving and Literacy Skills Unique ‘Gaming for Learning’ Project to Develop Metrics and Models for Libraries ANAHEIM, CALIF. – The American Library Association (ALA) will launch an innovative project to track and measure the impact of gaming on literacy skills and build a model for library gaming that can be deployed nationally. Funding for the project will be provided by a $1 million grant from the Verizon Foundation. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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University Librarian - Kerala Univ.
by J. K. Vijayakumar 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the Post of University Librarian (16400-32400) in Open Catagory at Kerala University. Last date 04.08.2008 More details will be available at www.keralauniversity.edu. Advertisement in English is also available at Kerala Kaumudi (July 4) http://www.keralakaumudi.com/news/print/jul4/jul4.pdf (Page 3) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course on: Emerging Trends in Information Science & Academic Libraries
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Refresher Course on: Emerging Trends in Information Science & Academic Libraries. The Academic Staff College in Collaboration with the department of Library & Information Science, The University of Kashmir is organizing refresher course on Emerging Trends in Information Science & Academic Libraries commensing from 28th July,2008. The refresher course will demonstrate the latest development in the area of Library & Information Science to upgrade the skills of library professionals. The desired candidates may contact the Director (ASC), The University of Kashmir for further information. The selected candidates will be paid TA/DA in accordance with U.G.C. norms. -- 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
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Special Issue Of Trim On Open Access to Knowledge The department is bringing out a Special Volume of its Biannual Journal Trends in Information Management (TRIM) Vol. 4 (1) on Open Access to Knowledge which will be released on a special function during National SeminarOpen Accesss Movement:Initiatives, Promotion and Impact from 15-17 October, 2008 The editorial board invites original research papers from scholars on Key areas for consideration of peers. The contributors are requested to send their original contributions latest by 25 August, 2008 on the following format preferably on email id. (This is a demo) Title Abstract Keywords Introduction Body Findings/conclusion References (Preferably APA style for both references & citations) Only peer reviewed papers will be accepted. Font size: 12 Text Font: Times New roman Heading: Bold Face (12 size) Note: Please avoid numbering for Subheadings. Show them with the help of bullets etc The paper should not exceed 12 pages. The contributors will get an opportunity to attend the seminar getting partial logistic support, besides, off-prints and copy of the journal. Contact: Professor S M Shafi Editor, TRIM C/o Department of Library & Information Science, The University of Kashmir Hazratbal 1900 06 EMAIL: smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in Cell: 9419008599 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgently required Library Assistant at BIMTCH
by ANIL SINGH 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Dear Firends, BIMTECH, Greater Noida is requiring one Library Assistant urgently for its Learning Resource Centre. The candidates who have MLISc and knowledge of computer application can apply by sending their resume through e-mail. The e-mail is library(a)bimtech.ac.in and the institute's website is www.bimtech.ac.in. Anil Singh NCERT, New Delhi _________________________________________________________________ Tried the new MSN Messenger? It’s cool! Download now. http://messenger.msn.com/Download/Default.aspx?mkt=en-in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free databases from Ebsco
by Naveen M 02 Jul '08

02 Jul '08

Dear members, Ebsco have made available at no cost three databases which may be of use to schools these are Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database, Teacher Reference Center (TRC) and GreenFILE. Please fallow the link to reach the site : http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-free-databases-from-ebsco.php -- Naveen C.M. IKM Trainee National Center For Science Information, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalooru-12. Cell - 9740349997 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.Phil in Library and Information Science under Distance Mode
by Mailing List Admin 02 Jul '08

02 Jul '08

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:58:54 +0530 From: Juran Sarkhel <jksarkhel(a)hotmail.com> M.Phil in Library and Information Science under Distance Mode Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, University of Kalyani, West Bengal invites application for admission into 2-year M.Phil courses in Library and Information Science for the academic session 2008-2009. Eligibility: Minimum 45% marks for general candidates and 40% marks for the SC/ST candidates at the in P.G. Degree in Library & Information Science. Duration: 2 years (1st year: 400 Marks; 2nd year: Only Dissertation with 200 Marks) Full marks: 600 Fees: RS.20,000/-(Part I: Rs.10,000.00 + Part II: Rs.10,000.00) Application forms for admission along Prospectus (Price: Rs.100.00) will be available from the Office of the Directorate of Open and Distance Learning at B-12/195, Kalyani-741235, Dist. Nadia. Filled in admission forms along with four passport size colour photographs, attested copies of testimonials and the requisite fees in the form of Bank Draft drawn in favour of the �Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, University of Kalyani� payable only at Kalyani are to be submitted to the Office of the Directorate of Open and Distance Learning on working days between 11 AM and 4 PM. Last date of issue and submission of admission forms: 01.07.2008 to 30.8.2008 (without late fee) and 01.09.2008 to 30.09.2008 (with late fee of Rs.200.00 only). For further details refer to the Prospectus and visit the website: http://dodl.klyuniv.ac.in/fees.html

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Opportunities for Library and Information Science Professionals
by Librarian 02 Jul '08

02 Jul '08

Dear All, Alliance has opportunities for Library and Information Science Professionals at all levels with excellent career opportunities. Those who are interested please contact the undersigned with latest resume immediately. K S Naganarasimha Librarian Alliance Business Academy 19th Cross, 7th Main, BTM II Stage, N S Palya Bangalore 560076 Ph:26681444/0324/0051 Mobile:9449277615 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA-ALP SIDA Speaker Grantees
by J. K. Vijayakumar 02 Jul '08

02 Jul '08

Dear Collegues, Dr. Ajay P Singh from Banaras Hindu University and Dr. Trishanjit Kaur from Punjabi University are the winners of IFLA-ALP SIDA Speakers Grant from India for this year to attend IFLA Conference in Canada. Congratulations to them and all other winners. Source: IFLA Express 2008 - 2 http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/xpress2-en-2008.pdf Dr. J K Vijayakumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SAGE Free Online Trial
by shriram pandey 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Dear Colleagues, SAGE's Publication are currently offering free full-text access to six of our key titles for two months!. The six journals featured below are immediately available to you today through this free trial offer. All you have to do is register at https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FT8300UKE. Once registered, you will have full-text online access to these titles! * IFLA Journal * Journal of Librarianship and Information Science * Journal of Information Science * Business Information Review * Information Development * Health Informatics Journal For Detail visit :https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FT8300UKE Shri Ram Pandey Information and Knowledge Management Trainee NCSI,Indian Institute Of Science,Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Unique privately run public library
by L J Haravu 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Dear List members I am delighted to bring to your attention a unique experiment: A public library started by a young and enterprising, and socially committed individual, actually a hard-core IT professional. The new library called *Just Books* is in Bangalore, India. The library has "a wide range of books for every type of reader - toddlers to teens, dabblers to bookworms under a modern ambience with effective use of technology" as the blurb that appeared in a Sunday newspaper in Bangalore says. I am also delighted to let you know that the library uses NewGenLib with RFID. I urge my friends to visit the blog page, http://shastrix.blogspot.com/2008/06/just-books-in-whitefield.html and also listen to the audio clip that is posted on the page by a visitor to Just Books. Some of you who live in Bangalore should visit this place and share your thoughts. Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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medical information on cyberspace
by jasim s 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

I happend to see a E-Learning Platform for doctors and the biomedical fraternity in India , funded by WHO which was created by DR.M.G. sreekumar(Director,CCDL,IIMK).The link is-http://www.medinfoguide.net Jasimudeen.s Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jobs in LIS (Alert for July, 2008: First Week)
by Badan Barman 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Respected All, Information about a lot of new job openings is announced over LIS Links: http://lislinks.110mb.com/. An abstract of all the posting for July, 2008 is given below. 1. Library Assistant at Office of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India, 40, Amarnath Jha Marg, Allahabad-211002. Last Date of Application: 26/8/2008. 2. Librarian in Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences. Last Date of Application: 12/08/2008. 3. Asstt. Librarian in Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences. Last Date of Application: 12/08/2008. 4. Technical Assistants at Institute for Social and Economic Change, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore-560 072. Walk in interview: Friday, 18 July 2008 10.00 a.m. 5. Librarian at MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY ROHTAK. Last Date: 15.07.2008 Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Nirma University of Science & Technology. Last Date of Application: 15/07/2008 6. Library Attendant (Gr.IV), Natioinal Fertilizers Limited, Gohana Road, Panipat-132106. Last Date of Application: 15/7/2008. 7. Library and Information Assistant at NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030. Last Date: 14.7.2008. 8. Librarian at The Techno School (Approved by AICTE and affiliated to BPUT, Orissa), Bhubaneshwar. Last Date of Application: 11/07/2008. 9. Librarian at The English and Foreign Languages University, O. U. Campus, Tarnaka, Hyderabad- 500605 (A. P.). Last Date of Application: 11/07/2008. 10. Library Attendant at Ram Lal Anand College, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021. Last Date of Application: 8/7/2008 11. Professor and Reader at Library and Information Science Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur -586 101. Last Date of Application: 7/7/2008. 12. Junior Research Fellow (LIS) at DESIDOC, Delhi. Last Date for Application: 5/07/2008. Other post that does not mention the last date of application 13. Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant at Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Kompally, Secunderabad - 500 014. Andhra Pradesh, India. 14. Information officer at SABIC Research and Technology Pvt Ltd. 15. Librarian at IndoGlobal Services Private Limited, Pune. 16. Librarian, Library professional at Libsys Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 17. Librarian at NICE Institute for the New Born. 18. Library Assistant, Librarian at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. 19. Library and Information Science Professional at IOL Netcom Ltd, Mumbai. 20. Librarian at The Career Catalyst, Patna. -- Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(a)gmail.com Research Scholar: Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam. Email: dlisgu(a)gmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------- LIS Links (http://lislinks.110mb.com/ ): The World's Largest Human Edited Link Library in LIS is Under Construction Search all OA LIS Journals: http://lis-journals-swicki.eurekster.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job posting: Librarian @ Asian Heart Institute & Research Centre
by Wendessa Thakur 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Dear All, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai is looking for Librarian Qualifications: M.L.I.S. First Class Experience: 2 - 3 years, preferably in a medical library Last Date: July 4, 2008 Those interested, may send in their application to wendessa.thakur(a)ahirc.com Regards, Wendessa Thakur Librarian Asian Heart Institute Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra (E) Mumbai 400051 Phone 91-22-66986572 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: IJMR's IF - LIS FORUM
by Ratnakar Aspari 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Kindly post the message on Lis-forum Ratnakar New Delhi___________________ The recently published Impact Factor for 2007 indicates the steady rise inthe Impact Factor of Indian Journal of Medical Research published by ICMR.It continues to top all the Indian Journals with an IF of 1.67 for 2007.It was also on the top of the list in 2006 with an IF of 1.224. Its risein the last five years is remarkable :2007 - 1.672006 - 1.2242005 - 0.8692004 - 0.602003 - 0.452This is mainly due to the constant efforts put by the editorial team andmaking the journal an open access. You may perhaps bring this to thenotice of others concerned including LIS-Forum.Ratnakar Placements ? No Problem. Register Here! Try it! _________________________________________________________________ Timely update on all current affairs, sports, events and all thats in News here on MSN videos. http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] our designation is our foe
by Puna Das 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Dear Sabuj I empathetically support you for reporting us about the humiliation done to you by your college authority. We know that government-aided ordinary degree colleges in our country run by governing bodies consist of crooks and hypocrats. That happens to your college also. They (GB members) don’t want improvement of college’s infrastructure and securing students’ future. Over-empowered governing body in your college thus takes you as a threat because they consider you a change agent. So, you may try to move to an elite institution, where you can earn respect to you and your profession. Also, there you will find that teachers, students and governing body members have reading habits. Thus, they respect library and library professionals. The bottom-line to me is that Decreasing Reading Habits proportionately increase risk factors in our library profession. With Best Wishes Anup Kumar Das New Delhi http://anup-jnu.blogspot.com --- On Fri, 27/6/08, lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:59:57 +0000 (GMT) From: sabuj kumar chaudhuri <sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk> Subject: [LIS-Forum] our designation is our foe To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear friends I work as a college librarian in an affiliated college under the university of calcutta. It is an old as well as renowned college in kolkata.I was selected in this post as substantive basis through West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) . It was the first batch where college librarians were selected via WBCSC having same eligibility criteria like lecturers. In our recommendation letter from WBCSC as well as appointment letter issued by the college it was mentioned we being recruited as per West Bengal Teachers Act (security and services), 1978.But after joining in the college, I found that myself is being treated virtually as Non-vacational Non-teaching staff. However, with a great surprise , seen that I am also the member of teachers council (TC). May be for some election related vested interest as every now & then college authority says that I should not be the member of the TC. After 1 year, even juniors lecturers were confirmed in the service but still after 1.8 years I did not get any confirmation. Because I am librarian and and lone in the college and librarians have no service rule till today. So I may be treated as authority wishes to treat me.Authority also says orally that before giving the recommendation letter it may be possible that WBCSC did not find any suitable paper and that is why they gave it in teachers recommendation forrmat mistakenly. I prayed humbly to the college authority to respect my recommendation letter and my appointment letter so that I that I can get official equal official treatment from the college.Teachers always get 1 day study leave and it is as college manual.We don't get no study leave. We do not have any PhD increament. But the teachers got awarded with me , everybody is getting increments. I won't get as my designation is librarian.Unfortunately, I did Phd with UGC(JRF) NET fellowship . Now it 's got no meaning at all.Research degree is not rewarded here as my designation is librarian.There is neither any study leave any facility like lecturers. I have stated considering myself that I am a lesser human being( teachers are greater ones) as my designation is librarian.In this context I want to mention that in an interview in a central university an well known prof. asked me -Why do always use Dr. before your name I was taken a back for a while then I explained it properly but possibly he was not convinced, as my designation was librarian and he was repected teacher. List of is disparities will not stop. And, I think it will continue till our perception as well as our respected teachers perception towards this profession does not change. I have some questions to our respected policy makers are following: 1. why college librarian/AL in University will have the same qualification when they are not getting equal facility 2. Why? Librarians are non-vacational. Logic supporting towards non-vacational are very illogical as teachers require advancement of knowledge but librarians do not require it because they are not more than a mere dignified book keeper. 3. Equal qualification must be accompanied by equal status regarding all facilities as per malhotra committee report. Equal pay is not everything. We, librarians are being discriminated in every possible cases and underestimated and undermined every now and then. If this trend goes on and on...on....on qualified and brilliant students will never come to this doomed and cursed career. Please do something concrete to make it meaningful and respectable career option for future generation. Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal India Phone:(033)24641012 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in; sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri(a)gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal India Phone:(033)24641012 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri(a)gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now Best Jokes, Best Friends, Best Food and more. 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status of our profession in state government---
by Thapar, Amit 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

what people consider about library profession can be understood through the ad of TRIPURA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION what steps should be taken to make these people understand about the dignity and importance of this profession ????? Advt. No. 06/2008 Applications are invited in prescribed Form from the eligible citizens of India for selection of candidates for the under mentioned posts under the Government of Tripura on the basis of Screening Test / Interview . a.. Co-operative Inspector, Group-C Non –Gazetted under the Co-operative Department: 16 (sixteen) pmt. Post (UR-8, ST-5 & SC-3) a.. Pay Rs. 5,000-10,300/- plus admissible allowances. b.. Librarian, Group-C Non-Gazetted in the LR’s Estt. Under the Law Department: 2 (two) ( 1 reserved for ST, in case suitable ST candidate is not available, SC candidate may be recommended on rotation basis) a.. Scale of pay of Rs. 4200-8650/= plus admissible allowances. c.. Last Date: 31.07.08 For full details please visit the official website of Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) http://tpsc.nic.in regards, amit@urservice -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Openings for the position of Library Trainees
by kk_suresh＠blr.amrita.edu 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

Dear All, Subject: Openings for the position of Library Trainees in the LIBRARY. (Posted on 1st July, 2008) ********************** Currently we are looking for Library Trainees (3-4 Positions). Candidates completed Diploma in Library Science or JoC in Library Science and looking for training can send their Bio-data to: The Correspondent Amrita School of Engineering Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Deemed University Kasavanahalli off-Sarjapura Road Carmelaram Post Bangalore 560 035 Basic knowledge of Computers is desirable. Duration: One year from the date of joining. Free food & accommodation with stipend will be given to the selected candidates Last date for applying: 25th July, 2008 For more details, please contact librarian. Regards, KK Suresh Kumar Librarian Amrita School of Engineering Sarjapura Road Bangalore. Ph: 080-28441216/17 e-contact: kk_suresh(a)blr.amrita.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SOMETHING ON E-BOOK READERS AND BLOGGING
by jasim s 30 Jun '08

30 Jun '08

News scan briefings on e-book readers and also positive aspects of blogging can be read from the june issue of scientific American magazine.click the links http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=library-to-go http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-healthy-type jasimudeen.s Medical College Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Best Practices for the Online Discussion Forum
by Ravi Nandhan 30 Jun '08

30 Jun '08

Hi, Apologies for the long post. In the world of 2.0s what would happen if we fail to notice and organize even the bit of information which lies in Discussions and other areas? Since discussions are where we get the Tacit Knowledge Explicited, but same time we need to make sure that we manage it properly. It would be great if you could please help me with the Online Discussion Forums "Mail list & Web based discussions" Effective usage, search and organizing techniques, case studies, best practices etc. In mailing list the user posts a query and every member gets a mail and a few would answer replying everyone through the forum or personally to the user. In the web based discussion, there will be a space on web for users to discuss. In both the cases the information that lies in the discussion thread is lies under a broad category of its taxonomy. Or is there any other metadata format to organize the topics? Would it help to have folksonomy apart from Taxonomy while posting as well? After questions are answered, is it possible to tag each and every post to its context which induces retrieval? Archive feature? If the discussions are old and not used at all? Is it good to Archive or Delete? If archived, does the search retrieve it? Publicizing the Discussion Forums – How can we market the forum? How does a User know its existence and arrive at it? Language barriers? User posts in English but a few would not know English. Is there any way to overcome this - translate service? (If you feel this question is too much consider this Web 3.0 or 4.0 tech) Search – is Categorized search results possible for Forums? In my understanding most searches in forums retrieves based on relevance. RSS usage – to stay in track of the posts – answers. If a user posts a query it may take a few days to get the answers, meanwhile the user may forget about the question he posted. How to get the user view the answers? RSS or Email alert? Which is best for keeping the user and Q&A in Loop? Could moderators be engaged in a mediator's role for Q&A instead of just having them for approving posts? Moderators are expected to be good in subject understanding but in corporates such people are busy to take up additional role of Mediated-Moderator. User might not know the existence of the answers that are available in the earlier posts and posts the same question for which the experts might not answer knowing its existence. How to over come this problem? As soon as the post is submitted can we make the system suggest the user to have the existing answers checked and proceed to post the same question? Does this help? Regards, Ravi Nandhan V KM Specialist, The Smart Cube www.thesmartcube.com Cell - +919958784666 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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launching DLIBCOM
by INFO＠DLIBCOM 30 Jun '08

30 Jun '08

Dear Members, DLIBCOM is pleased to announce the online version of its magazine http://www.dlibcom.in Interested members can register their institute and their individual profile on the website. Additional tools include : News Events Poll Jobs Profile Display Associations Subscribed Journal Database & Location Useful Links Glossary.... Look forward to your participation. Feel free to send-in your valued suggestion / feedback. Regards, PC Shah, Editor DLIBCOM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET's New Website
by Rajesh Chandrakar 30 Jun '08

30 Jun '08

Dear All, UGC Chaiperson, Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat has launched INFLIBNET's new website on 23rd June 2008. Archives of the Annual Reports, Newsletters, and other documents are available for downloads. INFLIBNET has also developed toolbar for UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium. The toolbar is available for free download at the INFLIBNET website under download link. It has a list of publishers and the resources available for access to the universities. URL of the website is http://www.inflibnet.ac.in. With best regards, Rajesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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