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Job Vacancy - SRTPL
by Sridhar Brahma 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Dear All, Please be informed of the vacancy for the post of Information officer at SABIC Research and Technology Pvt Ltd. Information Officer Master of Library Sciences with MSc/ BSc in chemical sciences with minimum 3 years of experience in managing the information system <http://www.careerage.com/> of an R & D centre or an academic institution. Diploma in intellectual property and or information technology <http://www.careerage.com/> with MCSE certification and added advantage. The job requires management, maintenance and upgraduation of the organization's information resources and tools to facilitate access, retrieval, distribution and usage of scientific knowledge and information in a prompt and secure manner. The remuneration for all the positions will be attractive and competitive. Interested candidates meeting the requirements may send/ Email resume to HR Manager. Email ID - jobs(a)sabicind.com Regards, Sridhar Brahma +91-9898107707 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OAI-PMH Interoperability
by JK 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Dear All, I would like to have in-depth information on Open Access Initiative Protocol for Meta Harvesting (OAI-PMH) and its implementation in Digital Library Software We, as information professionals must be knowing about its interoperability framework and functionality which is used to communicate/exchange the bibliographic metadata. Although I know its implementation guidelines in a library software but it would be very beneficial if someone having experience in the same can guide me. Thanks & Regards, Jaya Kalra Senior Consultant – LIS Group Total IT Solutions Pvt Ltd. 412-C,Suneja Tower -1, District Centre Janak Puri, New Delhi - 110058 Website : www.totalit.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur: Professor & Reader Post in LIS
by Mukesh Anand 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Respected Members', Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur -586 101 No. : BWU/HRM/2008-09/ Date : 5.6.2008 Application in the prescribed form r invited from eligible candidates of Indian Nationality for the following teaching posts.The completed application should reach the Registrar,Karnataka State Women's University on or before 7.7.' 08 Sl.No. - Post Graduate Department 06 - Library and Information Science Professor - 01 Post Reader - 01 Post N.B. :- The prescribed application format, information regarding general instructions qualification for each post can be downloaded from the website www.kswubij.org OR www.kswubij.ac.in 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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library building - reg
by Vijayalakshmi 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Dear Sir, Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore is building a building for Library and Information Centre above the canteen. The question is 1. Where should be library building located? 2. Whether above the canteen or centrally located in a separate building considering points mentioned in the standard IS:1553? Kindly enlighten me in this regad. (Smt. V.R.DESHPANDE) SENIOR LIBRARIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE, CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, P.B.NO.8066, SADASHIVANAGAR POST, BANGALORE - 560 080 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information about journalism university
by Mailing List Admin 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:47 +0530 From: vijay anand <anandwarm(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, The Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal M.P.the only university of journalism in Asia.The University has three Campus 1. Bhopal 2. Noida 3. Khandwa. The university is devoted to the media education and research. The following courses are conducted by the university. BJMC BAMC BSc (Electronic Media) MJ MABJ MAPR MsC (Electronic Media) MSC (IT) MCA BLIS MLIS PGDCA PhD in all Subject The website of the university www.mcu.ac.in with regards Vijay anand Head, Library MCRPSV Noida Campus

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SKYPE : Voice/Video Call Reference Service
by sandeep bhavsar 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Respected all, I am pleased to inform you that our library has started a Reference Service through “SKYPE” software. You can now ask us a question via Skype, the free internet calling service. You can call, videocall, or message us for free using your Skype account - just add our Skype ID : drvnbrimslibrary, to your contact list to begin. This service will be available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m on all working days.. For more information about skype, please log on to http://www.skype. com/intl/ en/useskype/ Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9987049099 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html -- 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] [Lis-Forum] library legislation passed in Indian states
by Mailing List Admin 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:30:04 +0530 From: Waseem Raja <silverabez(a)gmail.com> 1. Tamil Nadu 1948 2. Andhra pradesh 1960 3. Karnatka 1965 4. Maharashtra 1967 5. West Bewngal 1979 6. Manipur 1988 7. Kerala 1989 8. Haryana 1989 9. Mizoram 1993 10. Goa 1993 11 Gujrat 2000 12 Orissa 2000 13. Rajasthan 2005 14. Uttar Pradesh 2005 15. Uttrakhand 2005 Waseem Raja Phone No. 09868003971 University of Delhi , Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Blackwell Synergy merges into Wiley InterScience
by Navin Soni 23 Jun '08

23 Jun '08

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum. Navin Kumar Soni INMAS, DRDO, Delhi -------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear All Professinals, As of July 1, 2008, all Blackwell journal content—including all full-text HTML and PDF versions of articles from current issues, backfiles, and issues published online before print—will be incorporated into Wiley InterScience. Over the weekend of June 28th and 29th, 2008, there will be a period when both Blackwell Synergy and Wiley InterScience will be unavailable while they transition and re-index data. For more information, go to: interscience.wiley.com/transition ================================= Navin Kumar Soni INMAS, DRDO, Min of Defence, Brig SK mazumdar Marg Delhi-110054. Ph: 01123985466, 09868459805 http://www.drdo.org/labs/inmas/index.html =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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'Technophobia' among the Teaching Community (Article in University News)
by Mukesh Anand 20 Jun '08

20 Jun '08

Dear Members', Here I am giving a Synopsis of an Interesting Article published in the University News recently. Article Title :- 'Technophobia' among the Teaching Community Contributors' 1. Z. Zayapragassarazan (Senior Grade Lecturer, Deptt. of Education, Pope John Paul II College of Education, Pondicherry - 605 010 ) zprazan(a)yahoo.co.in 2. E. Ramganesh (Reader, Deptt. of Educational Technology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli - 620 023, Tamil Nadu ) Journal :- University News , Issue dated 9-15 June, ' 08, Vol. 46, No. 23, Page No 12-14 Synopsis of the Article 1. Introduction 2. What is 'Technophobia' ? 3. Various Factors for Technophobia i. Age ii. Race iii. Biological Sex vs. Psychological Gender iv. Early Experience v. Social Status (Education & Occupation) vi. Residence vii. Religion & Religiosity 4. Types of Technophobes i. Anxious Technophobes ii. Cognitive Technophobes iii. Uncomfortable Users 5. Some Statistics of Technophobes i. In the U.S. in general ii. In the Industrial World in general iii. In business setting iv. In education community 6. Symptoms of 'Technophobia' 7. Overcoming 'Technophobia' 8. Guidelines to overcome 'Technophobia' and use Technology Comfortably and Successfully 9. References 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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jobs in Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Agra
by yusuf ilyas 20 Jun '08

20 Jun '08

jobs in Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Agra<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SarkariPost/~3/315456263/> * * *Librarian *- 1 (UR) (PG Library Science with 3 years exp.),* * *Assistant Librarian* - 1 (UR) (PG in Library Science), *Library Assistant*- 4 (2 UR, 1 SC, 1 OBC) (Preferably Inter with Science) *How to apply for above post:* Application form can be downloaded from University Website www.dbrau.ac.in. Applications form along with photocopies of requisite documents relating to educational qualification, teaching/research experience, publications, contribution in seminars, Conferences and reservation (if any) along with a Bank Draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five Hundred only)/ (Rs. 300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) for SC/ST) drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Agra should reach *Registrar *latest by *30th June 2008*. *Fees:* Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five Hundred only)/ (Rs. 300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) for SC/ST) *Last Date of Application Submission:* 30th June 2008 *Application Form /Advertisement Source Credits:* http://www.dbrau.ac.in/teaching.pdf -- Mohd.Yusuf M.L.I.Sc. Department of Library and Information Science University of Delhi Delhi 110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.Tech @ ISiM, University of Mysore - Admissions Open
by angrosh 20 Jun '08

20 Jun '08

For those looking for an exciting career in information systems and management - Admissions are now open for a truly multidisciplinary M.Tech Programme in Information Systems and Management offered by the International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore in collaboration with some of the leading Information Schools in the US. What do we offer? Cutting edge global curriculum blending the science, technology and management of information. Our course catalogue includes courses ranging from information economics to software systems to data mining and data warehousing to information security. Check out our syllabus for details. Truly international learning experience with faculty drawn from our partner institutions. Course would be taught by world renowned experts from across the academia and industry Need based Bridge courses World class facilities a brand new well appointed 24 x 7 accessible Wi-Fi enabled building. Internships and projects with leading industry partners Informal but rigorous pedagogy Who is eligible? Engineering Graduates / 4-Year Degree Graduates (10+2+4) / Masters Degree in any Discipline Admissions based on CAT/MAT/GATE/PGCET/ISiM Entrance Test Scores Course Fee: Rs. 60,000/- per year Last date for receiving applications: July 28, 2008 Course start date: September 1, 2008 ISiM Collaborating Partners: Dalhousie University, Canada University of Michigan, USA University of Pittsburgh, USA Syracuse University, USA International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore Informatics (India) Ltd., Bangalore For application forms and more details, please visit www.isim.ac.in or contact us at: International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Mobile: 98869 70411 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: office(a)isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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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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