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Re: [LIS-Forum] Memorandum submitted to UGC-PRC committee
by ANIL SINGH 20 Jun '08

20 Jun '08

Dear Dr. Tariq I know very well that the memorandum has been prepared in the light of terms of reference of UGC-PRC which covers only AL onward positions, but the question is which association will take care of other library professionals. Is there a need to constitute another library association for the lower staff which can raise pay related issues. Anil Singh NCERT Library New Delhi – 110016 rathoreas@hotmail.comdr_anilsingh@rediffmail.com _________________________________________________________________ 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] Memorandum submitted to UGC-PRC committee
by Mailing List Admin 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:31:14 -0700 From: Pandurang Konnur <konnur(a)bub.ernet.in> Dear Friends, I am happy to know the keenness of the professionals in development of the Professional Association and also in inmprovement of the service conditions of the professionals. As explained by Mr.Angadi, IALA memorandum is prepared in response to the termes of reference of UGC-PRC. But it doesn't mean that the IALA will not fight for the cause of professional assistants. We assure Mr Singh and other friends who are agrieved of their genuine opportunities, IALA will definetly figh for their cause on different platforms at different time. Please be assured that IALA will definetly take care of all the Academic Librarians provided we all together build it strongly. Hoping for all your support and timely guidance and advise. Thanks, Konnur. President, IALA > On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:29 AM, ANIL SINGH wrote: > Dear friends and professional colleagues, After going through memorandum > to be submitted to the PRC committee which is available on the IALA > website, it is found that there is no promotional avenue for the staff > below the rank of Assistant Librarian i.e., Information Scientist, > Professional Assistant, Semi- Professional Assistant, and Library > Attendants in the university libraries.

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Job Opening at IOL, Mumbai
by Mailing List Admin 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:39:32 +0530 (IST) From: anand bandi <anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in> IOL Netcom Ltd. is looking for the bright and dynamic young Library and Information Science professional. It is Next Generation Company and intensifying vigorously. Company Profile: IOL Netcom Ltd. is India’s first commercial Metro Ethernet Fibre Network Infrastructure Company. It has a fully integrated backbone network, featuring “1-1000Mbps” access that provides superior network experience over its competitors. The company, with head quarters in Mumbai, is well uniquely positioned with a focus on Value Added Broadband Services like IPTV / VOD. It is the First Company in Asia to Launch IPTV / Triple Play MPEG 4. IOL Netcom is the only company in India today to enjoy a distinct advantage in terms of access to fibre in major metros and a Content Delivery Network (CDN) agreement with BSNL / MTNL – allowing it to have an Access to over 2 million homes. IOL is uniquely positioned to exploit the first mover advantage and has sensed dramatic changes in the consumer consumption of entertainment and interactive services in the Indian market from traditional broadcast viewing to “On Demand Viewing”. URL: www.iolnetcom.com IOL Netcom Ltd. is looking for the bright and dynamic young Library and Information Science professional. Criteria: Minimum one year professional experience; Well versed with latest technology related to LIS; B.L.I.Sc / M.L.I.Sc; Male Candidate is preferential. Remuneration: 10000=00 to 12000=00 per month. Interested candidates can send application and resumes to below mentioned e-mail id. sujata.bansode(a)iolnetcom.com For further details Contact: Ms.Sujata Bansode. Head - Library / Knowledge Centre, IOL Netcom Ltd., 601, Raheja Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021, India Tel:022 40193300 M :9867106931 Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.niftindia.com

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Call for Papers - ICoLIS08: Towards An Information Literate Society, 18-19 November 2008
by M.G.Sreekumar 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Dear Colleagues: The Library and Information Science Unit, Department of Information Science, Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology University Malaya is pleased to announce that it will be organizing ICoLIS 2008 at Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) from 18-19 November 2008. A full call for papers and other conference details are available online at the conference website: http://icolis08.fsktm.um.edu.my[1]. Abstracts are required in the first instance and should be submitted online by 10 July 2008. Prospective authors and participants are encouraged to create an account with ICoLIS08 to create and manage their profile, and also for online submission purposes. Enquiries regarding the conference may addressed to icolis2008(a)um.edu.my[2]. With best regards, ICoLIS08 Secretariat -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) Visiting Professor Department of Information Science Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links: ------ [1] http://umpda.um.edu.my/groupmail/services/go.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Ficolis08.… [2] mailto:icolis2008@um.edu.my ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA - " Producing Leaders Since 1905 " -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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panel Discussion On IT Infrastruction in Academic Institutes
by Chitra Prakash Rao 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Respected Professional Collegues: NITIE Mumbai is organizing a panel Discussion on " managing IT Infrastructurein Academic Institutes of Higher Learning" on July 5th 2008. May I request all my professional collegues in Mumbai to kindly inform their respective Computer Section In Charge to Participate themselves or recommend the Technical expert to take part as a Panel member in this discussion. He will have to make a presentation of what he has achieved how and who have provided the services and if the quality is satisfying. Then there will be a Question Answer session. I sincerely request the Librarians from the IT industry and Services to kindly make the necessary enquiries at their end and mail me at chitrarao(a)nitie.edu. Thanks and regards Chitra P Rao LIO and Head LIC NITIE Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Needed Response
by Jatashankar Gupta 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '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 URLs. Your positive response is required for successful completion of this work. These two Urls are listed following: 1. http://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_CollectorList.aspx?sm=0aURDtC1hfGSrvi%… 2. http://docs.google.com/?hl=en#all -- Jatashankar Gupta Library Trainee, Knowledge Centre & Library Online Delhi College of Engineering, Bawana Road, 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Let us have apex body of Library Association to fight for our profession
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Dear Friends, Instead of too many associations, the persons who are in top positions in our profession especially who are coordinating in making and executing policies related to library science in central & state govt. level should consider all these problems which are facing by our fellow professionals. One more solutions to over come this is, one can take initiative to merge all these associations as a single association and make sub-association under single entity by considering type of libraries. For this our professionals especially they are in better positions should leave their egos, politics and commit themselves to work towards the betterment of our profession. Thanking You, 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Memorandum submitted to UGC-PRC committee (ANIL SINGH) (
by Mailing List Admin 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:33:53 +0530 From: sanjeev kumar <sanjeevdldi(a)hotmail.com> I agree with Dr.Anil Singh no need to create separate one more associatio= n.The NKC recommendations, Professional Assistants are the backbone of Univ= ersity and College Library. It is critical and severe. There is no any prom= otional avenue like CAS or time bound promotion as compared to AL, DL, and = Librarians. In university and college libraries, number of Information Scie= ntist, Professional Assistant, Semi- Professional Assistant, and Library At= tendants are stagnating without any career advancement schemes, which cause= s frustration and demoralization among the professionals. So kindly do Henc= e it is also the responsibility of our senior colleagues that if they are s= uggesting any promotional avenues for the senior staff, they should also in= corporate the demands of their subordinates. Sanjeeev Kumar DLDI, NCERT Sanjeevdldi(a)hotmail.com>

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KOHA Training
by Mailing List Admin 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:02:25 +0530 Dr.Dineshan K <dineshank(a)gmail.com> From: Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Calicut University Study Centre P.T.Usha Road Kozhikode-673 032 KOHA TRAINING Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode Region is conducting a one-day training programme on KOHA software on 12th July 2008. Library graduates with basic knowledge in computer can apply. Maximum intake: 25 Programme fee: Rs. 300/- For registration and other details please contact: Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai Secretary, Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode Region Calicut University Study Centre P.T. Usha Road Kozhikode, Kerala 673 032 e-mail: dineshank(a)gmail.com OR T.M.Vasudevan President, Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode Region DLIS University of Calicut e-mail: amandev44(a)yahoo.com OR Musthafa K. M. Librarian AWH Engineering College, Kuttikkattoor e-mail: kmusthu(a)rediffmail.com

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library legislation passed in Indian states
by Mailing List Admin 19 Jun '08

19 Jun '08

Date: 18 Jun 2008 12:41:45 -0000 From: avijit dutta <avijitda(a)rediffmail.com> � Dear professionals, Please tell how many states in India have passed library legislation till date. I have noted 14 states upto 2006. Thanking you, Avijit Dutta College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat West Bengal - 721 171

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Installation of PMB using EasyPHP
by Vimal Kumar 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Dear Friends, I just created a documentation for PMB installation using Easyphp for Windows. A brief description of PMB follows, PhpMyBibli (PMB) project originated from France in 2002 by Francois Lemarchand and now oversee by a French company PMB Services. PMB has modules of circulation, acquisition, OPAC, cataloguing, serial control and an SDI (Selective dissemination of Information) system. An easy to use graphical interface for database back up, maintenance, import and export of bibliographic records between various formats is available with PMB. Using this feature librarian can maintain the daily database back up without the help of computer administrator. Other key features are UNIMARC, Z39.50, in built barcode generator, Multi language support (French, English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese), import and export of bibliographic records in different formats, user friendly web interface, detailed documentation for users and administrator. PMB is written in PHP language and require Apache web server and MySQL database. Installation of PMB is comparatively easy in Linux and Windows. Wiki, mailing lists and BerliOS hosting facilities are available for communication between PMB developers and users. PMB is licensed under CeCILL, an adoption of GNU GPL harmonious with French law. Latest version of PMB (3.1.21 released in June 2008) is web 2.0, OAI compliant and ready to integrate RFID. You can access the document from here, http://www.asbindia.in/vimal/pmb/ -- 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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Firefox 3 available for download.
by Sukhdev Singh 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Dear Friends, Just to share a news with you. Firefox 3 has been released yesterday. It can be download from http://mozilla.com . There are number of useful Plug-ins available for it. Because of these plug-ins, Firefox is my favourite and default internet browser. -- Sukhdev Singh, NIC. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Let us leave Library Association politics snd...
by Chitra Prakash Rao 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Respected Librarians: While appreciating Dr PV Konnur's point i only would like to add that different governmental libraries fall under different umbrellas and hence have to make individual associations to fight their cause. Academic Libraries are a big group, but quiet often smaller single unit libraries have no where to turn and hence a strong National body enriched by all such bodies like the IALA should be planned. Representations are long drawn out procedures and handled best on their own but if a body like ILA have the authority to approve the grieveinces before we can put up to our athorities then the matter will be uniform and there is a stamp of a prodfessional Association. Hence we must revamp and strenthen our ILA.. ALL assocaitions must trust ILA and empower them to fight on our behalf with the Ministry or UGC as the case may be. If a charter is made and approved for ILA then if we get the approval from ILA we should be able to get what is our due rather than be denied our rights. We have henc to first work ourselves to make a mark and then support ILA to make its mark. Since the last 28 years in my career I have yet to recieve communication from ILA on time whereas I am updated regularly by ALA, why cant we use their system in a more simple manner and update... I can only say Quodos to the LIS forum, NCSI team..... Their success in uniting so many professionals should encourage us to do more!!! Chitra Rao NITIE Mumbai 022 28573371 extn 337 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Let us have apex body of Library Association
by Chitra Prakash Rao 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Hello: Like all the stalwarts of the profession, I also agree that there is no need for another apex body. We should strengten ILA and also make a charter of expectations from ILA, also ensure that all Library schools are involved more in ensuring that fresh graduates also enrol this will encourage the young professionasl and modernise the profession. Regarding having meetings etc..physically going out to meet at the end of day or on a holiday is not possible for most of us. hence involvement and enrichment of our association suffers...Since we are in the information field and use ICT regularly we myst devise a Facebook or a Blog for each district or local,statewise and national lebels. where like LIS forum many issues locally can be resolved and those of national interst will be forwarded to the national blog with comments from all of us for whom it is effected. It will give uniform representation and since the matter is also discussed extensively. mnay private ofirms have used facebook very effectively to report day to day activities to the colllegues etc. Regarding the many conferences and meetings I have attended very few have added substance and value to us. Quite often there is a lot of absentism after the first day, hence we must think how better and how effectively we can come together without leaving our offices. Regarding the issues which trouble our profession the most important one is lack of a strong association at national level. It does not have any funding and if so its not enough to create more open forums for discussions and informal meetings if necessary. Like many of the educational alumni Library schools also should have a mandatory Assocition membership of the professional body of ILA. In today's time a sum of Rs 500 / eg. can be made mandatory. Once this money is collected this should be used only under the guidance of a committee and only to address professional problems we face. Quiet often it is the salary structure, and misuse of our professional expertise. For those of us who are working many a time the parent organisation does not appreciate our involvement in Library associtions and hence we will not be alloed to participate actively.Nor will we be allowed to leave our premises, hence we can only play a support role and participate in local statelevel and national forums blogs facebook etc. Due to the changing times and the deeper involvement of cooperation to succed in our work we must have a very strong participatory representation. Chitra Rao NITIE Mumbai 022 28573371 Extn 337 -- 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] Memorandum submitted to UGC-PRC committee
by ANIL SINGH 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Dear friends and professional colleagues, After going through memorandum to be submitted to the PRC committee which is available on the IALA website, it is found that there is no promotional avenue for the staff below the rank of Assistant Librarian i.e., Information Scientist, Professional Assistant, Semi- Professional Assistant, and Library Attendants in the university libraries. This is very discriminating. It is very unfortunate to say that all the Library Associations in India whether it may be ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS, IALA or any other are only interested in the up-gradation of Librarians, Dy. Librarians and Assistant Librarians and demanding the parity of these posts only with the Academicians. In the NKC recommendations, it is clearly mentioned that the Professional Assistants are the backbone of University and College Library. But in reality what is the condition of backbone in the Libraries. It is critical and severe. There is no any promotional avenue like CAS or time bound promotion as compared to AL, DL, and Librarians. In university and college libraries, number of Information Scientist, Professional Assistant, Semi- Professional Assistant, and Library Attendants are stagnating without any career advancement schemes, which causes frustration and demoralization among the professionals. Development of any Library depends on the team work. No single librarian can provide the library services alone. Hence it is also the responsibility of our senior colleagues that if they are suggesting any promotional avenues for the senior staff, they should also incorporate the demands of their subordinates. I also agree with the opinion of Dr. P.V.Konnur, President, IALA towards the dictatorship attitudes of the people who are holding the treads of the Associations. And as a result by such types of attitudes, several associations are being formed. If such type of step behavior and attitudes continues than the day will definitely come when another library associations will be formed for the development of above mentioned library professionals. Hence, it is a request to the President IALA to also incorporate all other library professionals which comes under the jurisdiction of Academic Library System & UGC in their proposal. Anil Singh NCERT Library New Delhi – 110016 rathoreas(a)hotmail.com dr_anilsingh(a)rediffmail.com _________________________________________________________________ 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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document request
by MP Tapaswi 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Dear Colleagues, Can somebody help us in providing a copy of the following article please? An e-copy as mail attachment would be preferred. This is required for the research purpose by one of the scientists of this institute. Dyer, M. Optical Tests on the Slow Release of Biogenic Gas Bubbles in Sediment. Journal of ASTM International (JAI). Volume 3, Issue 6 (June 2006). Page Count: 6 With warm regards, Dr Murari P Tapaswi Natl Info Centre for Marine Sciences (NICMAS) National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Dona Paula 403 004 Goa, India Phone: 91-832-2450275; Fax: 91-832-2450602 Visit websites: http://www.nio.org; http://www.mangroveindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop
by University LIbrary Mahatma Gandhi University 18 Jun '08

18 Jun '08

Sub: *International Workshop** on UNESCO's WINISIS/GenISIS **For Digital Libraries/Archives* Mahatma Gandhi University Library is organizing in association with Marian College Kuttikkanam an International Workshop on UNESCO's WINISIS/GenISIS For Digital Libraries/Archives from 6-9 September 2008 at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Peermade, Idukki, Kerala India The workshop intended for researchers, librarians and information managers will provide capacity to the participants: for developing and managing Digital Archives, Digital Libraries and personal e-Document collections using WINISIS and GenISIS, making them accessible with search mechanisms over Intranet/Internet using GenISISWEB, publishing them with search engine in CDROMs using GenISISCD; all simple and easy to use open source packages from UNESCO. At the end of the workshop participants will be able to create electronic publications with search and full text retrieval facility and launch Digital Libraries/Archives of full text, image, audio and video files, accessible over the Web. Resource Persons will be experts in developing and publishing e-documents/collections using GenISIS including K. Rajasekharan from KILA who has developed the simplified manuals used worldwide on the concerned packages, and Sainul Abideen P from IIITM-K, who has developed various electronic publications and collection using the package. Participants need only prior basic knowledge in using computers. Training Kit will be a functional CDROM Publication demonstrating the power of the packages covered and will include the software, manuals, and course materials. The venue of the programme; Marian College Kuttikkanam occupies a site, nestled in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of Kerala. The scenic environment is mountainous, with forestland and mist covered landscape. The eco friendly Campus is situated at *Kuttikkanam*, a famous tourist place beside Kottayam-Kumily road. Located at an altitude of 4500 ft. above the sea level in a sylvan setting of scenic beauty, the temperature at the Campus vary from 12 degree C to 30 degree C. The College provides quality education in Information Technology, Commerce, Social Work and Management. *Kuttikkanam lies 14 km from Wagamon the hill station amidst pine forests, *40 km from the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve and Lake Resort of Thekkady, 72 km. from Kottayam (nearest Railway Station), 125 km. from Ernakulam/Cochin (nearest Airport), 125 km. from Munnar hill station, 212 km. from Trivandrum (State Capital), 84 km. from Kumarakam lake resorts and 100 km from Alleppey the famous backwater tourist centre. Further details can be had from the Website on the workshop: www.genisis.net.tc Or you can contact the Programme Director: Dr. R. Raman Nair, University Librarian, Mahatma Gandhi University,Priyadarshini Hills P.O, Kottayam -686 560,Kerala, India. Tel: 91-481-2731080. 2731018, 9387826738, 9495020591, URL: www.mgu.ernet.in E-mail: mgulibrary(a)gmail.com. ramannair.r(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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Library Trainees Needed
by JK 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Dear all, Currently we are looking for Library Trainees (2 Positions). Candidates doing B.Lib and looking for training can send their CVs to hr(a)totalit.co.in *Note:* Stipend will be given on the basis of candidate's knowledge, skills & capabilities. *Contact Person : * Vijeta Kumari HR Executive Total IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 412-C, Suneja Tower - I, District Centre, Janak Puri New Delhi - 110058 *Regards* *Jaya Kalra* *Senior Consultant - LIS Group* *Total IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.* *412-C, Suneja Tower - I,* *District Centre, Janak Puri* *New Delhi - 110058* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Tumkur University(Karnataka):Prof., Reader & Lecturer Post in LIS & Libn., Dy.Libn. & Asst. Libn. Post
by Mukesh Anand 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Respected Members', Tumkur University (Karnataka) Re-Notification NO.TU:EST:TSRN-2:673:2008-09 DATE:13.06.2008 Ref: 1. Univ. Notif. No. TU-EST:TSN:2295:2006-2007 dated:09/25/10.2006 2. Univ. Notif. No. TU-EST:TSRN:1919:2007-08 dated:09.11.2007 Applications in the prescribed form are invited from eligible candidates of Indian Nationality for the following Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts.The filled in application should reach : Registrar,Tumkur University, Tumkur on or before 03.07.2008 at 4.00 p.m. Special Note :- Candidates who have already applied in response to earlier notifications (Ref: 01 & 02) need not apply again. However they can send the copies of certificates, if any regarding any further academic improvements Teaching Posts Sl. No. 12 Description - Lib. & Inform. Science Pofessor- 01 Post Reader- 02 Post Lecturer - 02 Post (Reserved SC-01 & GM-1) Non - Teaching Posts Librarian - 01 (Un-Reserved) Deputy Librarian - 01(SC) Assistant Librarian - 01(SC) Further details about the posts regarding general instructions, qualifications etc. can be downloaded from the website www.tumkuruniversity.in Print Access to this Advt. :- The Indian Express (Vadodara City Edition), dated 15th June, Sunday, Page # 13 Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Officers' Training College for Indian Railways Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- 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 IR: A report
by raja kumar 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

A report on the two day National Workshop on Insititutional Repositories conducucted during 12-13 June, 2008,organised by the Department of Library and Information Centre, M.S.Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore. Dr..Ramarajaurs, Univesity Librarian, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, inaugurated the workshop. While delivering the inaugural address he emphasised more about recent advances in the field of LIS and how best our profefssionals take this opprotunity to provide better services to user community. Shri Prabhakar, I.A.S., Chief Executive of the GEF who was chief guest of the occassion and release the workshop CD. He spoke on importance of digitial libraries and in general Institutional Repositories in particular he was suggested the participants to form a health science librarians network. Dr. M.Krishnamurthy, University Librarian, University of Mysore, spoke about on DSpace. Dr. Kumar, Principal, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, in his presidential address advice to adopt modern technologies. Further, Dr.M.Krishnamurthy, University Librarian, University of Mysore, served as resource person and installed Dspace on Linux platform successfully. And showed practical work how to build on Institutional Repositories. All the participants asked work on Dspace with on exercise. Dr. Ramesha, Reader, Bangalore University, invited speaker and he spoke on Institutiona Repositories: Issues and Challenges. About 75 participants from all over India have been participated. The workshop discussed the following aspects: An over view of IR, the process , hardware and software, and copyright issues involoved in the development of IR ; and hands on experience in the development of IR. Dr. Siddamallaih, Princiopal and Information Officer, National Institute of Mental Health Science, Bangalore delivered the valedictory address. In his speech he highlighted the importance of IR and Content. Mr. I.H jahagirdar, Manager, the British Library, was chief guest and spoke on Issues and challenges before implementing IR. All the participants were given the course materials on Dspace and related software in CD form and distributed certificates. Organising Secretary N. Subramanyam, Librarian, M.S.Ramaih Medical College proposed vote of thanks. Rajakumar, Lirbrarian Oxford College, Bangalore Bring your gang together. Do your thing. Find your favourite Yahoo! group at 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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SPARC includes my article in its June's Newsletter
by Sukhdev Singh 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Dear Friends, Just wanted to inform you all that a write up by me on "What can Bloggers do for Open Access?" < http://snipr.com/2jpwn > has been covered by SPARC (The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coaliation) < http://www.arl.org/sparc/index.shtml >. It appears in its Newletter of June 08 under ' 8. Articles of Interest ' - <http://www.arl.org/sparc/publications/enews/08jun.shtml> --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RTWIADL 2008
by Bhomra Chatterji 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Regional Training & Workshop on Building Institutional Archives & Digital Libraries on June 24 through 27, 2008 at SMIT Campus, Majitar, Rangpo, East- Sikkim, jointly organizing by Library, Documentation & Information Science Division of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata & Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim has been postponed due to present political situation in North Bengal. Dates will be announced shortly. Mrs Bhomra Chatterji -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILA National Workshop at KIMS, Bhubaneswar
by Ranjit Kumar Das 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Dear Friends/ Esteemed Sir/Madam It is a great pleasure in my part to announce that ILA National Workshop on Digital Library is scheduled to be held on 12th & 13th August 2008 at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Papers are also invited for the same.For details log on to http://www.kiit.ac.in Ranjit Kumar Das Librarian, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University KIIT Campus-5, Kushabhadra Campus, Bhubaneswar-751 024 Mobile No:+91-94371-77669 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fight for library profession
by Kamlesh Goel 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Dear Friends I also msupport to Mr. Manjunath and Sankaran that no need to create separate one more association but we must strengthen the existing professional bodies with active contribution. Kamlesh Goel Doc. Officer NASSDOC ICSSR kgoel(a)icssr.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Access to Learning Award (ATLA) 2009 (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 17 Jun '08

17 Jun '08

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:26:10 +0530 (IST) From: Shamprasad Pujar <pujar(a)igidr.ac.in> Dear Members, FYI Regards, Dr S.M. Pujar, IGIDR, Mumbai ====================== -- Original Message -- From: Carol Priestley <carol.priestley(a)nida-net.org> To: <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:16:16 +0100 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Access to Learning Award (ATLA) 2009 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting applications from libraries and organisations with a mandate to provide public access to information to apply for the Access to Learning Award (ATLA) 2009. The award recognizes excellence and innovation in public libraries and similar institutions in providing access to information through the use of computers and the Internet, at no cost to the user. The recipient will receive a prize of US$1 million. The 2009 brochures (in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish), application form and further information are now available from <http://www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalDevelopment/GlobalLibraries/AccessLear…>www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalDevelopment/GlobalLibraries/AccessLearningAwa… Please notethe closing date for the 2008 award is 31 October 2008. If you, or any of your contacts, have any questions please contact ATLA at <atla(a)gatesfoundation.org> ATLA Administrator email: <atla(a)gatesfoundation.org> Carol Priestley Director Network for Information & Digital Access (NIDA) 37/39 Ludlow Road, London, W5 1NX, UK Tel: 44 (0)20 8997 3274 http://www.nida-net.org/

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