- LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Invitation for III Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture- Reminder
by Ramya Krishna 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

Dear Members/Friends, On Behalf of NCSI-Net, an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees,and its alumni, we cordially invite you to the III Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture. The details of the lecture are given below: Title: "Scientometrics with special emphasis on measuring Scientific productivity" (Kindly note that in the previous announcement there was a typographical error in the title of the talk. We are sorry about it) Speaker: Dr. I.K. Ravichandra Rao, Professor and Head Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore Date: Saturday, 7th June, 2008 Time: 6.00 PM Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (Choksi Hall is located at the entrance of IISc main gate, opposite BHEL) Prof. Giridhar Madras, Chairman, NCSI will preside over the lecture. RSVP: ramya(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in / hipandian(a)gmail.com / 22933273 About the Speaker: Prof. Ravichandra Rao is on the Faculty of DRTC, ISI, Bangalore. Currently he is the Head and Professor of DRTC. Earlier, he was Head of the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre from Oct. 2002 to Sept. 07 Prof. Rao joined DRTC in 1970. Since then he is been involved in teaching and research in applied statistics, (-- bibliometrics / informetrics and scientometrics), programming, library automation, information retrieval, information management and DBMS with special emphasis on bibliographical databases. He has been on several UNESCO/UNDP missions. Prof. Rao has also worked as a Visiting Professor at Limburgs University (now known as University of Hasselt), Diepenbeek, Belgium in 1990, 2001,2007 and at Addis Ababa University in 1990. He has visited a number of library schools in India as a resource person to deliver a series of special lectures. In the early 1970's he was involved in developing software to provide SDI service based on locally developed databases. This software was implemented for the first time in India on an experimental basis at BHEL, Hyderabad in 1975. Prof. Rao was a founder Executive Committee Member of the International Society for Scientometrics / Informetrics, The Netherlands. till 2005. Prof. Rao's research interests include growth and obsolescence of literature, library statistics, theories of bibliometrics, scientometrics and informetrics; Library automation, information retrieval, information management, in addition to the development of software for library applications. Based on his research and teaching experience, he has authored two books (-- Quantitative Methods in Library and Information Science and Library Automation (it has been translated into Portuguese language.)) Both the books have been recognized as textbooks for students at the post-graduate level in some of the Indian and foreign Universities. He has edited a number of seminar volumes both at the national and international levels and also was a Guest Editor for a few journals in Information field in India. He has more than sixty research papers to his credit and has reviewed a number of books and articles. Regards, NCSI-Net Co-ordinators. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Project Assistant Position at NCSI
by Francis Jayakanth 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

NCSI needs a Project Assistant for its ongoing Science Observatory Project. The candidate needs to possess a minimum qualification of a First Class Master's degree in Library and Information Science preferably with NCSI/DRTC experience. The candidate should be familiar with searching databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar and Bibliometric/ Scientometric Analysis. The position is for a period of 4 months after which it may be extended based on a review. Please apply with your CV to venky(a)library.iisc.ernet.in on or before 15th June 2008. -- Dr. S. Venkadesan Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bangalore-560012 INDIA Ph: +91 80 23601653 + 91 80 22932408 Fax: +91 80 23601653 E-Mail- venky(a)library.iisc.ernet.in venkys(a)gmail.com Dr. S. Venkadesan (Venky) DQ-8, Indian Institute of Science Campus, BANGALORE-560012 INDIA Gmail- venkys(a)gmail.com

1 0

ISIS3 - What is ABCD? - first nugget (fwd)
by Sainul Abideen P 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

Forwarded message regarding the forthcoming Integrated Library Automation Software from ISIS family ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear colleagues, As previously anounced, here comes a first note or information nugget about ABCD = Automation of Libraries and Documentation Centers. ABCD is a long held aspiration for the ISIS community, since the first MS-DOS version came out more than 20 years ago. Finally, this aspiration is about to come true. We'll first present a list of its basic functionalities and attributes. In further nuggets we'll give details about each of them. * ABCD is an integrated library management software comprising the main basic library functions: · Definition of any number of new databases (similar to Winisis), which includes: FDT, PFT, FST, and worksheets directly on the Web, or copying from existing ones either from the Web or from Winisis on a local hard disk, · cataloguing of books and serials, independently of the format: MARC, LILACS, AGRIS, etc. · end-user searching (OPAC), · loans circulation, · acquisitions, · statistics, · library services like SDI, barcode printing, quality control, etc. * The software will be compatible with CDS/ISIS database technology for the bibliographic databases, i.e. reading ISIS-databases and making use of ISIS Formatting Language (or something functionally similar) for producing output (PFT) and indexing (FST) of records; * The software will run on both Windows and Linux platforms; * The software will allow the use of MARC-21 cataloging formats and other current standards or protocols (Dublin Core, METS, Z39.50...); * The software will be published as Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) with the accompanying tools for the developer community; * The software will be intrinsically multi-lingual, with English, Spanish, Portuguese and French interfaces being available by the end of 2008; * The software will be fully documented for system-managers in at least one language, preferably English, by the end of 2008; * UNICODE-compatibility will at least be envisaged and prepared, if not in the actual version then for an upcoming future version, which is part of the ISIS-NBP paralell project; * A testing version will be ready by September 2008 to be presented in the 3rd World Isis Meeting; * This version and manuals will be used as training materials for an international Training Workshop on the software in March 2009. More information about the ISIS3 Congress can be found at the official congress website: Spanish http://www.eventos.bvsalud.org/agendas/isis3/?lang=es English http://www.eventos.bvsalud.org/agendas/isis3/?lang=en Portuguese http://www.eventos.bvsalud.org/agendas/isis3/?lang=pt Regards Ernesto Spinak thanks to Wenke Adams for the translation -- .^. .^. ( ) ( ) === === =[=]================================[=]= | | Ernesto Spinak | | | | spinaker(a)adinet.com.uy | | | | Montevideo, Uruguay | | | | tel/fax (5982) 622-3352 | | | | celular (598) 99612238 | | =[=]================================[=]= === === ( ) ( ) V V -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Dewey Training Courses
by Vimal Kumar 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

Dear Friends, DDC training materials now available at OCLC website on the needs of experienced librarians who need Dewey application training. They will also be useful as supplementary materials in other Dewey training contexts, e.g., teaching Dewey to LIS students. The materials will include a basic course<http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/teachingsite/200801/default.htm#basic>on the structure and use of the DDC, plus a series of short modules<http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/teachingsite/200801/default.htm#short>based on special topics. http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/teachingsite/200801/default.htm All the best -- 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.

1 0

Survey Report: Attitude towards profession of LIS-Forum participants
by Sukhdev Singh 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

Dear Friends, As you know, I had sent an online questionnaire on LIS-Forum. This was to test a feature of Google Docs by which online surveys can be conducted conveniently. Most of you had written in the comments box that the results be made public. I am doing the same through this email. Later on I will put this report on some OA Repository. Since file attachments are not allowed, you may view the report interlaced with graphics from the following link - http://snipr.com/lissurvey or ask me by direct mail for PDF File. I am also trying to reproduce the text of the report here: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attitude towards profession of participants of an online discussion forum of Library and Information Science Professionals By Sukhdev Singh, Email: esukhdev at gmail dot com. [This document and the associated data can be freely distributed and used according to Creative Commons license - Attribution-No Derivative Works 2.5 India - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.5/in/] Introduction: Online discussion forums are one of earliest form of online communication among people with common interests. Many of these forums are meant for people associated with a profession. LIS-Forum (LIS-Forum, 2008) is such an email based discussion forum (list-serv) for Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals. It has been there since 1995 (Rajashekar, 2002) and now has more than 4100 subscribers. This online forum is the most popular and oldest in India. It has wide spread subscription base among Library and Information Professionals from India. It also has decent subscribers from outside India. It would be matter of interest to know what these subscribers think of LIS profession. Why did they entered into this profession? Was it a pure chance, lack of alternatives or deliverate choice? What is their attitude towards the core philosphy of the profession. A brief survey was done on the subscribers in the month of April 2008 to get some insight on these issues. However, the basic objective of this survey was to demonstrate a feature of Google Docs' online spreadsheet (Google Docs, 2008) that can to exploited to conduct online surveys. Methodology: An online questionnaire was created using Google Docs' online spreadsheet (Singh, Conduct Research and Surveys Online: Design, Send and Get Results Directly in Spreadsheet Using Google Docs, 2008). Google Docs has a feature to create an online form and link back it to a spreadsheet on its server. The data entered through forms gets entered directly into this linked spreadsheet. The questionnaire can be sent directly through email to target survey participants. Most email clients and web based emails services can directly display the form in email of the recipients. The recipient can fill in the values and click on submit button. In case the form is not displayed properly, a link to the online form is always there for the recipient to visit and respond. A very simple survey questionnaire (Singh, LIS Motivation Survey, 2008) was created. The objective was to collect only minimal but relevant information. No personal details were collected. Only four questions were asked. Three were close-ended questions where the respondents had to just click on options. The last question was open-ended asking comments from respondents. These questions were asked: • Your Age Group? • Your Occupation? • Why you choose LIS Profession? • Any comments? The questionnaire was mailed to LIS-Forum. The LIS-Forum moderator approved the email containing the survey on 21st April 2008. The responses started pouring in from 11:01 A.M. First day saw most of the responses. On third day, the responses tampered to just three responses. However, responses kept pouring in even later. The last response that was included in the study is the 57th response received on 3rd May 2008. Analysis: 1. Age Groups: The responses were grouped age-wise. Most responses (42%) were from respondents in the age group of 25 -30 years. This was followed (30%) by those in the age group of 31-35. Thus this relatively young age group of 25 to 35 years combined together formed 72% of responses. Age Groups Total Above 60 1 Between 25 - 30 24 Between 31 - 35 17 Between 36 - 40 2 Between 41 - 45 4 Between 46 - 50 3 Between 51- 55 3 Between 56 - 60 1 Under 25 2 Grand Total 57 2. Occupations: Most respondents (65%) were employed in LIS domain. Apart from these 10% were employed in LIS domain as well research students. While 7% more were doing correspondence courses to improve their qualifications while in service. Thus 82% of the respondents were employed in LIS domain. Only one (2%) respondent was working in non-LIS domain. Respondents' Occupations Total Employed but LIS Student of Distant / Correspondence Course 4 Employed in LIS Domain 37 Employed in non-LIS Domain 1 Research Only 2 Research Only, Employed but LIS Student of Distant / Correspondence Course 1 Research, but Employed 6 Research, but Employed, Employed in LIS Domain 2 Retired 1 Student – MLIS 1 Student - MLIS, Employed in LIS Domain 1 Student - MLIS, Research, but Employed 1 Grand Total 57 3. Reason for Joining Library and Information Science (LIS) Profession: Interestingly, almost half (46%) of the persons said they loved the philosophy of LIS profession. Twenty percent of the people said that they joined the profession because jobs were / are easily available. About same number (23%) of people said that they did not care to know much it before joining. Reason for choosing LIS Profession Total I had to do something, What is your problem? 2 I loved the philosophy of the profession 26 I was employed in another field, studied LIS during job and now I am well off. 1 Jobs are / were easily available in LIS 11 Just joined it without caring what it is all about 13 Nothing better was available to me 1 Wanted to spend some more time at university 2 (blank) Grand Total 56 Breaking down responses by two major age groups (25-30 and 31-35) revealed an interesting fact. In 25-30 age group, 9 out of 24 (37.5%) respondents said that they did not care what the profession was all about while joining it. However, in the age group of 31-35, only 1 out of 16 (6.25%) said so. This gives an indication that people tend to love core philosophy of the profession with passage of time. 4. Respondents' General Comments: There was an open ended question asking comments of the respondents. Most of the people wanted to know the results of this survey. Some were with very positive comments towards the profession. At the same time, few were very critical about joining the profession. One person even thought to the extent that juniors are being exploited by their senior professionals. Limitation of study: The questionnaire had a very poor response. It would be risky to draw major conclusions from this study. This study can only reflect the views of active LIS-Forum subscribers who opted to respond. Conclusion: Though the response rate was poor, but still the study does tell about the attitude of active participants of the LIS-Forum who decided to respond promptly. Majority of the responses came within 48 hours. The methodology of the survey, that is using Google Docs, hence has been tested. This methodology works and thus can be used for online surveys. This study also showed that relatively young people from the age group of 25 to 35 years are active on online forum for LIS professionals. This active population either has positive attitude towards the philosophy of profession or consider LIS as a career. Moreover, their commitment and love towards the professional philosophy increases with time. Further studies on this issue are required. The spreadsheet containing the survey responses is being shared as open data to help future similar studies (LIS motivation survey: spreadsheet with survey responses, 2008). To maintain privacy, the comments field has been deleted from this spreadsheet. References Google Docs. (2008). Retrieved June 3, 2008, from http://docs.google.com/ LIS motivation survey: spreadsheet with survey responses. (2008, June 3). Retrieved June 3, 2008, from http://snipr.com/2bvu5 LIS-Forum. (2008). Retrieved June 3, 2008, from LIS-Forum: Discussion Forum for Library and Information Professionals in India: http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum Rajashekar, T. (2002, Oct 1). LIS-Forum: A brief history. Retrieved June 1, 2008, from http://snipr.com/lishistory Singh, S. (2008, April 25). Conduct Research and Surveys Online: Design, Send and Get Results Directly in Spreadsheet Using Google Docs. Retrieved June 1, 2008, from http://snipr.com/gdsurvey Singh, S. (2008, April 19). LIS Motivation Survey. Retrieved June 1, 2008, from http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p4GBbR26ZPytvtls2v-qhBw -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks, Sukhdev Singh (9868960074) NIC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Openings for the position of Library Trainees in the Resource Centre (Library) at DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
by ts kumbar 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

Dear Colleagues, Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to recommend potential candadates. Subject: Openings for the position of Library Trainees in the Resource Centre (Library) http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/ at DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Qualifications: M.L.I.Sc. First Class (The candidates who have appeared or appearing the M.L.I.Sc. final examination and are expecting the result in First Class may also apply) Duration: One year from the date of joining. Stipend: Rs. 6500/. Per month ( consolidated) Nature of Traineeship: Learning on the job Last date for applying: 12th June, 2008 Address for sending the application: hr(a)daiict.ac.in or ts_kumbar(a)daiict.ac.in Short listed candidates will be called ( a seperate communication through email will be sent) to attend the written test and interview at their own cost some time during the last week of June, 2008. For more details, see the following communication. Regards Kumbar ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. T S Kumbar Resource Centre DA-IICT Gandhinagar Gujarat http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/ http://www.daiict.ac.in Tel. 079-30510550 ------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Openings for the position of Library Trainees in the Resource Centre (Library) at DA-IICT. Dear Sir/ Madam, We take this opportunity to inform you that Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), situated at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is promoted by Reliance. It has been established on a 50-acre of land in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Government of Gujarat has granted it the University status under the State Act and is recognized by University Grants Commission. The Institute has started functioning since August 2001 with a batch size of 240 students at undergraduate level in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It also offers a variety of Masters' and Doctoral programs in ICT and allied areas. The Institute takes young and dynamic postgraduate freshers with minimum First Class Masters in Library and Information Science as Library Trainees. They should be well versed in computer application to Library and Information Services. Duration of Training is for a period for one year. The trainees gets a fixed stipend of Rs. 6500/-per month with no other facilities/ benefits, excepting casual leave. The candidates who have appeared or appearing for M.L.I.Sc. final examination and are expecting the result in First Class may also apply. The Institute has fully computerized in-house operations and services of the Resource Centre and provides access to wide variety of digital collection, catering to the needs of the Faculty, Staff and Students. Several new initiatives are being taken to make this library as one of the leading and resource libraries in the area of ICT in the country. It is a part of regional & national consortia and actively participates in the resource sharing activities. Resource Centre is kept open till mid night on all working days during the semester and is open on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Selected trainees will have to work during these extended hours on rotation basis. We would be grateful if you could kindly identify a few suitable students form your University/Institute and send us your recommendation, along with their bio-data and information showing the year of passing and the percentage of marks obtained in M.L.I.Sc by 12th, June 2008 to our H.R Officer or email a soft copy to hr(a)daiict.ac.in .Alternatively, you may ask your students to send in their application directly along with bio-data, relevant marks cards and communication (email) address. The final selection will be based on the performance of the candidates in the written test and personal interview. The short listed candidates will be called for the written test and personal interview some time during last week of June, 2008. A communication via email intimating the date for the written test and interview will be sent seperately. Yours sincerely (P K Chopra) I/C Executive Registrar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Download Mandarin M3 Free
by S.F KATTIMANI 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

Dear all Download Mandarin M3 Free! The award-winning, Windows-based library management system can now be downloaded FREE from the Mandarin web site. The download includes cataloging, circulation (including basic reports), OPAC, and inventory. Add-on modules are available, including Web OPAC, Authority Control, and more. Visit the Mandarin web site at < www.informedlibrarian.com/mandarinfree.cfm> to learn more and download M3. __________________________________________ Thanks & Regards -- S.F.KATTIMANI DEPUTY LIBRARIAN M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS) M.S.RAMAIAH NAGAR BANGALORE 560054 PH: 080 23600822/23606934 EXT 223 & 107 MOB: 9886821032 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Online Free Health Science E-Journals and E-Resources
by atul bhatt 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

Dear All, Here is some interesting news which I want to share with all my friends. Now we can access more than 7000 Online E-journals and E-books free and full text across the worldwide with a single mouse click. For further detail I would like to request you to please visit the following link http://atulbhatt.blogspot.com/ With best regards, Atul Bhatt Librarian, Swami Vivkanand Institute of Medical science and research, At & Po. Valia (Gujarat) Dist. :- Bharuch Pin 393 135 Tel : +91 94281 80791 Email : atul_bhatt_lib(a)yahoo.co.in ; atulbhatt(a)live.com URL: http://atulbhatt.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Dewey Classification official blog
by Dr S K Pathak 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

Hi, For any who use or have Dewey Classification in their library collections, visit following URL: http://ddc.typepad.com/ The Dewey Blog is created by the Dewey editorial team and covers topics related to the DDC and knowledge organization. The Dewey Blog is a place to see announcements about upcoming events in the Dewey world, reports on events in the knowledge organization community, and a place to share comments and ask questions about the DDC. - S K Pathak ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Sandeep Kumar Pathak, Ph.D. Assist. Librarian IIT Kharagpur Kharagpur - 721 302 West Bengal INDIA Ph.: 03222-282448 ------------------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

KPSC called for First Grade degree college librarians,
by Muniraju T 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Dear professionals, KPSC called for First Grade degree college librarians, for detailed information please visit this site http://www.kpsc.kar.nic.in/Notification%20dated%202-6-2008.pdf ALL THE BEST FOR ASPIRANTS Thanks and Regards. MUNIRAJU T --------------------------------- Meet people who discuss and share your passions. Join them now. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad-Librarian post:Last date is extended upto 16thJune, ' 08
by Mukesh Anand 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Respected Members', Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad - 380 014 - Corrigendum Refer to the University Advt.No. 1/2008-2009 for the post of Librarian, the following amendment may please be read as given below; The last date of submission of filled in application form is extended upto 16.06.2008. Place :Ahmedabad Rajendra Khimani Date : 10-05-2008 Registrar With Warm Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Officers'Training College for Indian Railway Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Notification for the posts of Asstt. Lib. & Lib. Asstt.
by shyam sunder rao 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Dear LIS forum members, This is to inform you that, we require to fill the vacancies for the posts of Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant at Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Kompally, Secunderabad - 500 014. Andhra Pradesh, India. Assistant Librarian - Any Degree with Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.S) with Computer Knowledge is essential Library Assistnat - Any Degree with Certifviate in Library and Information Science and Knowledge of comoputer. Kindly send your resumes to the following e-mail id ssrhyd(a)gmail.com S. Shyam Sunder Rao Librarian Siva Sivani Institute of Management Kompally, via:Hakimpet Secunderabad Andhra Pradesh. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Invitation for III Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture- Announcement
by Ramya Krishna 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Dear Friends, NCSI-Net, an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees,and its alumni, cordially invites you to the III Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture. The details of the lecture are given below: Title: "Scientometrics with social emphasis on measuring Scientific productivity" Speaker: Dr. IK Ravichandra Rao, Professor and Head Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Date: Saturday, 7th June, 2008 Time: 6.00 PM Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (Choksi Hall is located on the right side just after the IISc main gate opposite BHEL) -- with regards, NCSI-Net co-ordinators -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & Refresher Courses in LIS in India: Alert
by Badan Barman 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

*Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & Refresher Courses in LIS in India* 1. National Workshop on Institutional Repositories", M.S.Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore. Workshop Dates: 12 & 13th June, 2008. 2. Four days Regional Training Workshop On Building Institutional Archives And Digital Libraries, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) Sikkim. *The Registration fee, boarding and lodging facility is free. TA also will be provided to the participants.* Workshop Dates: 24-27 June 2008. 3. National Seminar on "Redefining the Role of Public Libraries in India: the Knowledge Society Imperatives", Thiruvavthapuram. Seminar Dates: 6-8 August 2008. 4. SANGOSHTHI 2008 - Role of IT-Enabled Knowledge Management in Growth of India at IGCAR, Kalpakkam. Conference dates: 24- 26 July, 2008. 5. Refresher Course at UGC-Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi August 6, 2008 to August 27, 2008. 6. ILA Platinum Jubilee International Conference. Dates: November 13-15, 2008. 7. A three-day National Conference on Digitization and Digital Preservation, Delhi. Dates: Second week of December 2008. 8. Workshop on NewGenLib, JRD Tata Memorial Library Annexe, IISc, Bangalore Workshop Dates: 9-11 June 2008. 9. ICoASL 2008, India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India. Dates: 26-28 November 2008. 10. Elevanth National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN 2008) at Karunya University, Coimbatore, India. Seminar / Conference Dates: November 4-7, 2008. 11. The 11th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL 2008), Bali, Indonesia. Seminar / Conference Dates: December 2-5, 2008. For details of the above please visit *Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & Refresher Courses in LIS in India: * http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/ To receive Email Alert from above site register your name at the following site. http://lislinks.ning.com/main/authorization/signUp?target=http%3A%2F%2Flisl… you can also subscribe it on http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/ -- Thanking you Yours faithfully Sri Badan Barman Research Scholar DLISc, Gauhati University ---------------------------------------------------------- Important Resources for LIS Professionals Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & Refresher Courses in LIS: http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/ Jobs in LIS: http://lisjob.blogspot.com/ Awards, Prizes, Scholarships or Fellowships in LIS: http://lisscholarship.blogspot.com/ Admission Notice for Courses in LIS: http://liscourse.blogspot.com/ Latest Happenings & Contemporary Issues in LIS: http://lislatest.blogspot.com/ Search all OA LIS Journals: http://lis-journals-swicki.eurekster.com ----------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality: This email (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary and privileged information. Any unauthorized disclosure or use of this information is prohibited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

2 1

Call for Papers: National Conference on Traditional Knowledge Systems, Intellectual Property Rights and their Relevance for Sustainable Development
by Puna Das 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

National Conference on Traditional Knowledge Systems, Intellectual Property Rights and their Relevance for Sustainable Development Organized by: National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR, New Delhi 24-26 November 2008 Call for Papers: The Abstract, not exceeding 250 words, with title, author(s) and affiliation, typed in Times New Roman (font 12 size and 1.5 line space) on A4 size paper, should be submitted along with PowerPoint presentation (including soft copy) by 31 August 2008 along with Registration Fee. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Programme Committee for selection for oral/poster presentation. Manuscript of the Full Paper to be presented is to be submitted by 15 October 2008. Scientific Sessions will cover the following areas * Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Development (Ethnobotany, Ethnomedicine, Ethnoveterinary Practices, Ethnofisheries, Traditional Foods & Beverages, Traditional Agriculture, etc.) * Traditional Knowledge Documentation * Traditional Cultural Expressions (Folklore) * Traditional Knowledge Related Biodiversity and Genetic Resources in Developing Countries: Issues of Piracy&Protection * Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights: Impact and Implications * Assessing Existing Legal Framework * Bioprospecting based on Traditional Knowledge and Related IPR Issues * Access and Benefit Sharing Details at: http://niscair.res.in/Movingmenu/conf-TK-IPR-nov08.pdf --------------------------------- What is your Emotional Quotient? Find out. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Fwd: [oss4lib-discuss] Open Source digital library Kete version 1.0 released.
by Dimple Patel 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Horowhenua Library Trust and Katipo Communications in New Zealand are pleased to annouce the release of Kete Version 1.0. Kete provides a platform for developing community contributed content. It allows uploading of different types of content: topics (html text based content), documents, audio files, images, movies and links. Kete is the mâori word for basket, in the Kete system a basket is the overall organising structure for content. Beyond baskets content is organised by the community using tagging and relating pieces of content to each other. Kete is developed with Ruby on Rails, utilizes Zebra z39.50 full text indexing engine developed by IndexData, is fully compatible with Koha, and is released under a GNU General Public License (GPL). Kete recently won the 2007 3M Award for Innovation in New Zealand Libraries, and a Special Mention at the 2007 World Summit Awards for the North America - Oceania Region in the e-inclusion section. Full documentation, contacts and links to the code repository can be found at the project site http://kete.net.nz Joann Ransom. Project Manager. Dimple Patel, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad. (0)9440947893 ------------------------------------------------- 1. Join today NMLIS Discussion Forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nmlis/ 2. Contribute to LDL: Librarians' Digital Library https://drtc.isibang.ac.in 3. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg ------------------------------------------------- "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library" Jorge Luis BORGES (1899-1986) --------------------------------- Meet people who discuss and share your passions. Join them now. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ oss4lib-discuss(a)lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/oss4lib-discuss see also http://oss4lib.org/

1 0

Microsoft Shuttering Book Digitization Efforts
by S.F KATTIMANI 31 May '08

31 May '08

Dear all Microsoft Shuttering Book Digitization Efforts Following on the heels of Microsoft's announcement that it would pay customers who search for and buy products through Microsoft Live Search cashback, the company's Microsoft's Live Search team announced on its blog that it would be taking down its Live Search Books and Live Search Academic projects Web sites in coming days. for more information http://www.campustechnology.com/articles/63270/ -- S.F.KATTIMANI DEPUTY LIBRARIAN M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS) M.S.RAMAIAH NAGAR BANGALORE 560054 PH: 080 23600822/23606934 EXT 223 & 107 MOB: 9886821032 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Registration Forms and full details of the National Workshop on Institutional Repositories
by pramod babu 31 May '08

31 May '08

Dear Professionals As all of you aware that, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Department of Library and Information Centre is Organizing National Workshop on *"Institutional Repositories"* on 12th & 13th June 2008. Workshop details and Registration Forms are as below: National Workshop on Institutional Repositories 12 & 13*th* June, 2008 Department of Library and Information Centre M.S. Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore *About the Workshop* * * The digitization and development of digital library is slowly emerging in the Indian libraries, thus providing a context for the integration of information resources with online, virtual and e-learning environments. Under the digital and virtual environment the scholarly publications are increasingly demand but the the publishing policies and procedures of intellectual contents producers are charging heavily on information resources, Alternatively the Open Archives Initiatives (OAI), self archive, institutional archive etc., gaining momentum all over the world, Realizing the significance of digital libraries and digital initiatives, the Library and Information Centre of M.S.Ramaiah Medical College has organized a *"National Workshop on Institutional Repositories".* * * Today information revolution is being complimented by digital revolution Digitization is one of the technological advancements. It brings the resources nearer to the benefit of users. The digitized information .can be used in numerous ways to overcome the barriers of communication. The availability of right information can take study, teaching and research into a new horizon and can help the decision makers to take right decision. The digitization of library and information center's resources has its roots in library automation. But at the same time not all the resources of a library need to be digitized. Institutional Repository (IR) consists of formally organized and managed collection of digital content generated by faculty, staff and students of an institution. The content of these repositories can be made available for integration with on campus library and course management systems. The availability of right information can take study, teaching and research into a new horizon and can help the decision makers to take right decision. Therefore, This Workshop has been thought of with the following objectives: * * *Objectives of the Workshop* This workshop aimed to 1 Present an overview of institutional Repositories(IR) 2 Emphasise on the use of DSpace software in the development of IRs; and 3 Provide hands-on experience in the development of IRs using DSpace *Facets of Workshop * * * 1 Institutional Repositories 2 Infrastructure for IR 3 DSpace 4 Metadata and Standards To fulfill the stated objectives, Information Professionals with experience both in teaching and practice were invited to contribute Course materials for the various sub themes of workshop and share their rich experiences as guest faculty. The work shop covers Tutorials, lectures, open discussions and feedback followed by the hands-on experience. *Invited Experts:* Learned Experts in the field of Library and Information Science are invited to deliver lecturers on the theme of the workshop. *Participants* Librarians, Information Scientists, Researchers and Schools of Library and Information Science *Registration Fee:* The Registration fee for the Workshop is Rs.1000/-(Rupess One Thousand Only). The workshop fee includes working lunch, tea, dinner and resources kit. *Workshop participants* The participants are limited to 50 Selection of candidates will be made as per merit, commitment to digital libraries and familiarting with IT applications in Libraries Applications (Nomination should reach the M.S. Ramaiah Medical college Library office on or before 07-06-2008) *Accommodation* * * Participants will need to make their own arrangements for stay in Bangalore for the workshop. *Date and Venue* The work shop will be held During 12 -13th June 2008 at M.S. RAMAIAH MEDICAL COLLEGE Campus *Organizing Secretary* N. SUBRAMANYAM Sr. Librarian Dept. of Library & Information Centre M.S. Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore Ph: 080-23605190 (Ext.) 418 9449252683 (M) e-mail : msrmclib(a)yahoo.co.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "National Workshop on Institutional Repositories" 12 & 13*th* June, 2008 *OFFICE BEARERS* Chairman *: Dr. S. Kumar* Vice Chairman *:Dr. R. Srinivasa* Organizing Secretary *: Mr. Subramanyam N.* Treasurer *: Mr. Nanjappa K.* Members *:* 1) Dr. A.C. Ashok 2) Dr. K. Harish 3) Dr. P.P. Maiyya 4) Dr. S. Sundari 5) Dr. Roopa Kala 6) Mr. Shashidhara J 7) Library Staff Members --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "National Workshop on Institutional Repositories" 12-13*th* June, 2008 Registration Form 1) Name -------------------------------------------------------- 2) Designation --------------------------------------------------------- 3) Institution --------------------------------------------------------- 4) Address -------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 5) Phone (With STD Code )/Mobile --------------------------------- 6) E-mail --------------------------------- 7) Accommodation Required: Yes No 8) Registration Fee Rs.1000/- 9) D.D.No <http://d.d.no/>. Date………… /2008 Date: Signature Participants can register by sending filled in registration form and D.D in Favour of " M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore " --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For More Information regarding Workshop please contact *Organizing Secretary* N. SUBRAMANYAM Sr. Librarian Dept. of Library & Information Centre M.S. Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore Ph: 080-23605190 (Ext.) 418 9449252683 (M) e-mail : msrmclib(a)yahoo.co.in Above details are for your convenient. Kindly circulate among your staffs and colleagues. ---------------------------------------------------------- Regards Pramod B Dept. of Library and Information Centre M.S. Ramaiah Medical College M.S.R. Post Bangalore-54 Ph:080-23605190 Ext. 418 (O) +91-9945229910(M) e-mail: pramodhbabu(a)gmail.com Visit: http://pramodhbabu.googlepages.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Just Published - Freedom of Information: a Comparative Legal Survey - 2nd Edition
by Puna Das 30 May '08

30 May '08

Just Published - Freedom of Information: a Comparative Legal Survey by Toby Mendel Second Edition, Revised and Updated, 2008 The importance of the right to information or the right to know is an increasingly constant refrain in the mouths of development practitioners, civil society, academics, the media and governments. What is this right, is it really a right and how have governments sought to give effect to it? These are some of the questions this book seeks to address, providing an accessible account of the law and practice regarding freedom of information, and an analysis of what is working and why. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26159&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… Download e-book: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/26159/12054862803freedom_information_e… --------------------------------- Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Click here -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

SALIS 2008 - Nat Conf at Kumaraguru College of Technology - 7-9 Aug 08 -- Announcement - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 May '08

30 May '08

SALIS 2008 National Conference on Re-Building the Libraries: Learning from the Past to Plan for the Future August 7, 2008 : Pre-Conference Tutorial August 8-9, 2008 : Conference Organized by Mahatma Gandhi Central Library Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore Jointly with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Venue: Dr.Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan Kumaraguru College of Technology (An Autonomous institution) Coimbatore - 641 006, Tamilnadu INTRODUCTION Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes due to ICT revolution, information explosion and globalization. The emergence of knowledge society in the digital era has emphasized the need for knowledge resource centers to create, organize and provide quality information to the users from a variety of sources and media available across the globe. Libraries should learn from the past to plan and prepare for the future. Traditional library and information services need to be redefined keeping in view of the changing information requirements of the knowledge society. Libraries should use various ICT tools and techniques to provide customized and value added services to its present day users. The role and responsibility of librarians are constantly changing. Librarians need to acquire various skills and knowledge to perform new roles and meet the digital challenges. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE The conference aims at providing a forum for learning and exchange of ideas among practicing librarians, information specialists, information providers, LIS teachers and students. CALL FOR PAPERS Articles / papers are invited for presentation in the following themes / sub themes in conformance with the main theme. Papers on original case studies, best practices, research, innovations and new ideas will be given preference for presentation and publication. 1. Collection Building: Policy, issues and management, Integrating print and digital resources, Weeding out, Loss of resources, Preservation of print and digital resources. 2. Information Needs and Analysis: Information needs of to-days users, User behaviour and assessment, Social information needs, use and satisfaction, Learning trends, Information infrastructure. 3. User Studies: Information seeking behaviour in the digital era, Utilization and evaluation of library resources and services, Bibliometrics, Webometrics, E-metrics, Reading habits and measures for improvement. 4. User Education: Promotion of library services, Information literacy programs, Innovative user education / orientation methods and techniques. 5. Creative and Innovative Library Services: Re-defining library services, Traditional vs Technology based services, User-interactive services, Customer support services, Value added services, Next generation library services. 6. Modern Library Management Practices: Library building design, Adoption of good old practices, Plan of action for the future, Automation trends, ICT tools and applications, Security systems and new tools, Outsourcing of Library services, Re-organization, re-engineering and transformation in libraries, Knowledge management and strategic planning, Change management in libraries, Liaison and public relation, Team building, Implementation of ISO standards, Library accreditations (NBA, NAAC), Marketing library products and services, Copyright and IPR issues. 7. Networking and Resource Sharing: Consortium and access mechanism, ILL, Networking of professionals, institutions, resources, experts and vendors for knowledge sharing, Users and librarians. 8. Digital Libraries: Current trends and challenges, Design, methodology, planning, digital initiatives, HW/SW, standards, formats and metadata, Institutional repository, OAI protocol and standards, Open source initiatives, Content creation and management, Data and information mining. 9. Web based Library Services: Web portal design, hosting and services, Emerging web tools for innovative library services, RSS feeds, Web 2.0, Web 3.0, Library 2.0, Wikipedia, Weblogs, Web OPAC, Web metrics, Deep web, Invisible sites, Subject Gateways, Search Engines, Semantic Web, Ontology, E-publishing, E-resources. 10. E-learning: Current trends and challenges, Tools and techniques, Software and modules, E-learning and higher education, Role of LIS in e-learning, Web based online courses and best practices. 11. Capacity Building Initiatives: Career development, Creativity thinking, Soft skill, Competency, Training, Changing manpower requirements, Quality manpower, Professionalism, Role of professional bodies. 12. Research in LIS: Current and global trends, Statistical tools in LIS research, Redesigning LIS courses, Refresher courses and Future research. INVITED PAPERS Each session will focus on a specific emerging topic with special keynote address from an expert. Subject experts in LIS and IT from various institutions across the country have been invited to present papers in each session, which will also be included in the conference proceedings. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Authors are requested to submit the soft copy of full paper (with abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least three keywords) on CD or an e-mail attachment to the organizing secretary. Paper should not exceed 10 pages of A4 size with double line spacing and font size 12 in Times New Roman. Charts, graphs, photographs, if any, should be inserted at proper places in the paper. Papers without registration fee will not be accepted. A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented / published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. Last date for submission of full paper : 14.07.2008 Last date for registration : 05.08.2008 PRE-CONFERENCE TUTORIAL Topic : Computer Networking Configuration and Troubleshooting for Practicing Librarians Date : 7th August 2008 (9.30 am to 5.00 pm) (Theory & Practical Sessions) Panel Discussion on HRD in LIS on 9th August 2008 at 4.00 pm. REGISTRATION FEES Conference & Tutorial Individual Rs.1000 Individual (Deputed) Rs.1500 Conference Individual Rs.700 Individual (Deputed) Rs.1000 Tutorial Individual Rs.300 Individual (Deputed) Rs.500 20% concession will be given to regular students and trainees in the registration fee. Non-member has to pay Rs.100/- extra. The registration / accommodation fees should be paid through D.D. in favour of The Principal, Kumaraguru College of Technology payable at Coimbatore and addressed to the Organizing Secretary. KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Kumaraguru College of Technology is one of the leading self financing engineering colleges in India, started in 1984 under the auspices of Ramanandha Adigalar Foundation, a charitable educational trust of Sakthi Group. KCT, an autonomous institution approved by AICTE and affiliated to Anna University, Coimbatore offers 12 UG and 13 PG programs. All the 11 eligible programs have been accredited by the NBA. The institution is also accoladed with ISO 9001: 2000 certification and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Best Engineering College award in 2004 by ISTE. Mahatma Gandhi Central Library of KCT has a collection of about 75,000 documents including books, back volumes, projects and non-book materials. Fully automated MGCL has been subscribing about 1000 print / online journals. Recently it has implemented the IR using DSpace and augmented the digital library services using GSDL. SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (SALIS) SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all spheres of LIS by organizing various programs including seminars, lectures and workshops on emerging areas. It has many chapters across the country to provide services in the respective regions. One of the objectives of SALIS is to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality based services. ABOUT COIMBATORE Coimbatore known as Manchester of South India has made significant growth in the fields of Education and Medicare. It is abounded with universities, colleges and now IT industries. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgiris, Coimbatore is known for its pleasant climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise. Nearest Tourist Places: Ooty, Coonoor, Mudhumalai wildlife sanctuary, Black Thunder water theme park, Kovai kondattam theme park, Kovai kutrralam, Azhiyar dam, Top slip, Anaimalai wildlife sanctuary, Valparai, Thirumurthy hills, Amaravathi dam, Munnar, Malampuzha dam, Guruvayur, Palani and Kodaikanal. Temples: Perur, Maruthamalai, Eachanari, Karamadai, Then Thirupathi and Dhyanalingam etc Site seeing will be arranged on payment on 10.08.2008 (Sunday). ACCOMMODATION The delegates will be provided accommodation in the college hostel on twin sharing basis against an advance payment of Rs. 200/- on first cum first serve basis. Accommodation can also be provided for the family members on additional payment in advance. In case of non-availability of rooms in the hostel, accommodation will be arranged in hotels on extra payment. Many hotels are available near the Railway station and Gandhipuram bus stand and the tariff ranging from Rs.300 to Rs.3000 for non-A/C and A/C accommodation. TRANSPORT KCT is located near Saravanampatti in the Coimbatore-Mysore National Highway and is 10 kms away from Coimbatore Central Bus Stand and 12 kms from the Railway Station. Call taxi, auto and bus facilities are available from all parts of the city. For availing transport and accommodation facilities, the volunteers will guide the delegates from the Railway Station and Bus stand from 7th August 2008 morning onwards. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Mr.M.Mandhirasalam Organizing Secretary SALIS 2008 & Deputy Librarian Kumaraguru College of Technology (An Autonomous Institution) Post Box no. 2034, Coimbatore - 641 006, Tamil Nadu. Phone : 91-422-2669401 to 404, extn.1011, Fax : 0422-2669406, Web : www.kct.ac.in Mobile : 98429 56585 / 97876 17452 E-Mail : kctsalis2008(a)gmail.com Conference updates is available at http://www.autolib-india.net/salis Chief Patron Arutselvar Dr.N.Mahalingam, Chairman, Sakthi Group Patrons Prof.Dr.K.Arumugam, Vice-Chairman, KCT Mr.M.Manickam, Vice-Chairman, KCT Mr.M.Balasubramaniam, Correspondent, KCT Co-Patron Dr.A.Selvakumar, Joint Correspondent, KCT Chairman, Organizing Committee Dr.Joseph V.Thanikal, Principal, KCT Convener Prof.M.Prasad Kumar, Prof. in-charge Library, KCT Organizing Secretary Mr.M.Mandhirasalam, Deputy Librarian, KCT Conference Director Dr.Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras Conference Joint Director Dr.S.Srinivasa Ragavan, Librarian & Head, DLIS, Bharathidasan University, Trichy National Advisory Committee Dr.S.Sadasivam, Dean (Academic), KCT Mr.A.Hariharan, President, SALIS Dr.M.Surya, University Librarian, Annamalai University Dr.M.Nagarajan, Prof. & Head, DLIS, Annamalai University Mr.N.Avudaiyappan, Director, Connemara Public Library, Chennai Dr.A.L.Moorthy, Director, DESIDOC, DRDO, New Delhi Dr.S.Surianarayanan, Librarian (SG), Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkuruchi Mr.L.Parisutharaj, Librarian, NIT, Trichy Dr.S.Muralidhar, Scientist, TIRC, CVRDE, Chennai Mr.K.Hariharan, Chief Librarian, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai Dr.M.Kanagaraj, Librarian, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore Mr.M.Muniasamy, Librarian, Yadava College, Madurai Dr.D.Rajyalakshmi, Head, DLIS, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur Dr.M.Natarajan, Scientist, NISCAIR, New Delhi Mr.Anup Kumar Das, Specialist, Information for All, CI, UNESCO, New Delhi Dr.K.Chinnasamy, Reader & Chairperson, School of LIS, Alagappa University, Karaikudi Dr.P.Vinayagamoorthy, University Librarian, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Dr.Sanjay Kataria, Librarian, JPIIT University, Noida, UP Mrs.Lata Suresh, Librarian, Indian Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur Organizing Committee Dr.R.Balasubramani, Deputy Librarian, KCT Mr.N.Subramaniyan, Asst. Librarian, KCT Dr.J.Dominic, Associate Chief Librarian, Karunya University, Coimbatore Dr.M.Tamizhchelvan, Librarian, SKCET, Coimbatore Mr.S.Elango, Librarian, SRMV Maruthi College of Physical Education, Coimbatore Mr.S.Swaminathan, Librarian (SS), SRMV College of Education, Coimbatore Mr.T.Stephen, Librarian, Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore Mr.A.M.Venkatachalam, Librarian, Jansons School of Business, Coimbatore Dr.A.Sokkalingam, Librarian, SRMV Polytechnic, Coimbatore Mr.R.Senthilkumar, Librarian (SS), Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore Mr.M.Santhoshkumar, Librarian, VLBJ CET, Coimbatore Mr.B.Sivakumar, Head, Learning Resource Centre, PSGIM, Coimbatore Mr.R.Sivakumar, Librarian, DJ Academy of Managerial Excellence, Coimbatore Mr.S.Sivaraj, Head, Learning Resource Centre, BIT, Sathyamangalam Mr.S.Karthikeyan, Librarian, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore Mr.V.Rajendran, Asst. Librarian, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Mr.S.Ramkumar, ATO, Library, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Mr.N.Murugesan, Librarian, Angel College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruppur Mr.V.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, PPG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore Mrs.M.A.Deepamala, Librarian, Sankara College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore Mr.P.Pannerselvam, Librarian, B.S.A. Crescent Engineering College, Chennai Mr.K.Karunairaghavan, Librarian, St. Peters Engineering College, Chennai Mr.M.Surulinathi, Guest Lecturer, Bharathidasan University, Trichy SALIS 2008 National Conference on Re-Building the Libraries: Learning from the Past to Plan for the Future REGISTRATION FORM Name: Dr./Mr./Ms. : . Designation : . Institution : . Address : . .. StatePIN.. Phone : (O) (R) .. Mobile :..E-mail : Registration for : Tutorial & Conference : Conference only : Tutorial only SALIS member : YES / NO Deputed : YES / NO Paper presentation : YES / NO Accommodation required : YES / NO Payment Details: For Conference : Rs For Tutorial : Rs For Accommodation : Rs... Total : Rs DD no..datedfor RsBank. (drawn in favour of The Principal, Kumaraguru College of Technology payable at Coimbatore). Arrival Details (Train No., Date, Time etc.): . Signature : Name : ---------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

ISRO Libraries 2020
by Monitor - Mukesh 30 May '08

30 May '08

Dear Professionals The paper, ' Web 2.0 Marketing Strategies for ISRO Libraries' presented by Mr A B S V Prasada Rao, Librarian, NRSA Hyderabad was adjudged the Best Paper, during recently concluded workshop, ISRO Libraries 2020 at VSSC Thiruanantpuram. Congratulations to Mr. Prasada Rao for his visionary thoughts on, Libraries of the Future. Sincerely Mukesh Anand - - Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing http://monitorlinks.typepad.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Re: [LIS-Forum] Indian repositories in the top 300
by MP Tapaswi 30 May '08

30 May '08

Dr Arunachalam probably did not inadvertently notice Indian Statistical Institute at 95th rank. Congratulations to ISI people too. 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 -----Original Message----- From: Subbiah Arunachalam [mailto:subbiah.arunachalam@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 6:53 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in; oa-india(a)dgroups.org Subject: Indian repositories in the top 300 Friends: CSIC, Spain, ranks the world's open access repositories. <http://repositories.webometrics.info/top300_rep.asp> In their latest version of 300 top repositories, only four are from India: Indian Institute of Science is placed at 36th rank. Openmed of NIC is at 111, Indian Institute of Astrophysics is at 228 and National Institute of Oceanography is at 231. Congratulations to the people behind these four repositories. In the next version to be released in July, shall we expect a few more Indian repositories included? Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

2 1

Science Circle Lecture on "Efficient Use of Computers: Challenges and Application", 5 June 2008, New Delhi
by Puna Das 30 May '08

30 May '08

11th Science Circle Lecture, 05 June 2008 The German Embassy, New Delhi cordially invites you to the next Science Circle Meeting Lecture by: Professor Kurt Mehlhorn, Director, Max Planck Insitute for Computer Science, Germany Topic: "Efficient Use of Computers: Challenges and Application" Date, Time: Thursday, June 05, 2008, 6.30 p.m. Venue: Amaltas Hall (Basement), India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003. (Entry from Gate No. 3 on Vardhaman Marg ) The Lecture will be followed by informal discussions and a get together. For details please contact wiss-20(a)newd.diplo.de, Tel: 011-44 199 164 Details at: http://www.science-circle.org/lecture_Jun08.asp Best Wishes Anup Kumar Das New Delhi --------------------------------- Bollywood, fun, friendship, sports and more. You name it, we have it. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

University of Delhi:Two Professor post in Lib.& Info.Sc.
by Mukesh Anand 30 May '08

30 May '08

Respected Members', University of Delhi Advt. No.:Estab-IV/205/2008 Dated:22nd May 2008 Applications are invited in the PRESCRIBED FORM for the vacant positions of Professor (2 Post - Unreserved) in Library & Information Science. The last date for submission of application to the undersigned is 27.06.2008. For further details regarding scale of pay, Essential Qualifications (Annexure -I), Special/Desirable Qualifications (Annexure-B) & application Form, see Delhi University website www.du.ac.in OR contact Estav-IV, Room No. 205, New Administrative Block,University of Delhi,Delhi -110 007 Ph.# 011- 2766 2021 Email:- estaviv(a)yahoo.co.in Print Access to this Advt. :- The Hindu Opportunities, Page # 2, dated 28th May, 2008 (Wednesday) With 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.

1 0

What can Bloggers do for Open Access?
by Sukhdev Singh 30 May '08

30 May '08

Dear Friends, Last Saturday (24th May, 2008). I participated in a Bar Camp in Delhi. This was organized by IBNMS and was named as Blog Camp Delhi. I made a presentation there on what is Open Access and how bloggers can play a role in it. http://snipr.com/blogoa I am giving an extract here: .."One way is to blog on Open Access itself. There are few already there and well established like the one by Peter Suber [7]. Some others which I know are OA Librarian [23]; The Imaginary Journal of Poetic Economics [24] and I will also mention the one from student community – Open Students: students for open access to research [25]. Second way is to blog about various open access resources. Every day, number of resources including journals, repositories, open courseware etc are launched and announced. These could be evaluated, annotated and listed under well planned categories (or tags) in a blog. Links of such tags or categories automatically collate resources into listings of related posts. It could be very similar to 'Digital Scholarship' [26]. Third way has to do more with subject experts. Scientists and Scholars can blog on how to promote open access within their own subject domain. Open Access Anthropology: Promoting Open Access in Anthropology [27] is beautiful example. Very similar concept has been highlighted in a presentation - Blogging Archaeology: creating an Open Access source for knowledge [28]. Fourth way is to blog about Peer-Reviewed Research. All such blog posts can be aggregated at one place [29]. There could be many more ways to promote Open Access through blogging".. - http://snipr.com/blogoa --Sukhdev Singh. (9868960074). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0