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Announcement- Volunteers/Interns to work in Environment Documentation Unit (Newsclippings team)
by Kiran Pandey 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Centre for Science and Environment (www.cseindia.org) , New Delhi invites interns/volunteers to work in Environment Resources Unit (News clippings team). Number of posts: three Essential qualifications: BSc and BLISc Venue: Centre for Science and Environment, 41, Tughlaqabad Institutional Area, New Delhi- 110062 Other qualifications: Good communication skills in English along with knowledge of MS Office. Objective: To provide hands-on experience of working in a special documentation centre. This is also expected to provide volunteers with knowledge of documenting news clippings sourced from web and print editions of newspapers and newsmagazines. Interested candidates are requested to send their application and Curriculum vitae. Kiran Pandey Coordinator-Environment Resources Unit Centre for Science and Environment New Delhi Ms. Kiran Pandey ************************************************************** ** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 ************************************************************** ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Access thousands E-journals of Societies and other well known commercial Publishers
by Binod Yadav 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Dear Professionals, *International Network for the availability of Scientific Publications(INASP)* was established by the International Council for Science (ICSU) in 1992, as a direct response to a study on how to meet the information needs of scientists in the developing world. INASP operated within the legal entity of ICSU until 2003, and was formalised as an Interdisciplinary Body of ICSU in 2005. PERI is a programme to support capacity building in the research sector in developing and emerging countries by strengthening the production, access and dissemination of information & knowledge. We can register with several publishers and access free full text of articles form a large number of journals published . Please visit the given URL , choose your country and registered with the resources available under a specific country. Resources available in Nepal – *Institute of Physics Publishing*<http://www.inasp.info/file/382/institute-of-physics-publishing.html> *, **Emerald Group Publishing Ltd*<http://www.inasp.info/file/406/emerald-group-publishing-ltd.html> *, **Cochrane Library*<http://www.inasp.info/file/374/cochrane-library.html> *, **American Physical Society APS*<http://www.inasp.info/file/590/american-physical-society-aps.html> * …* * http://www.inasp.info/file/104/peri-programme-for-the-enhancement-of-resear… * Binod Kumar Yadav Librarian BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal Currently ongoing training MLISc Dept. of Library and information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri, Mysore-06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Friday Talk by Dr. M.S. Sridhar at MyDLIS
by N.S. Harinarayana 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Mysore University Library and Information Science Student Association (MULISSA) of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore organised a Friday lecture by Dr. M.S. Sridhar, Head, Library and Documentation, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore on the topic 'Librarianship as a profession' on November 30, 2007. A summary of the lecture and the student interaction which followed is given below. Libraries are under utilized. Only 1.5% of the population have access to the libraries. The myth that evolution of Internet has made libraries redundant contributes further to the less use of libraries. Dr. Sridhar counter argued that in spite of invasion of technology number of printed books and journals has not reduced. On the other hand it has increased. He said one in five books published and one out of three books borrowed from libraries are related to IT. If IT eliminates the printed books, why this trend he questioned. Dr. Sridhar presented some of the quality issues that need to be taken note of by the Internet users. Authenticity and accuracy are the major ones. Libraries are more reliable source for a common man. Filtering mechanism adopted in libraries ensures the quality and accuracy. On the other hand, Internet is increasingly becoming more popular creating the impression that libraries are no more required. Dr. Sridhar trying to rationalise this trend said accessibility, ease of use and perceived utility are the major factors for popularity of Internet. He opined that Internet and IT are supplement to the libraries and in real perspectives they are not threats. Giving some tips for students Dr. Sridhar said that domain knowledge (library based skills), communication, research bent of mind, reading habit and ICT skills are the expected core competencies by the employers. He said that competition for job is increasing as number of qualified professionals coming out of library schools has increasing drastically. A huge chunk of graduates are coming out of library schools from open universities. This has created an imbalance between supply and demand as for as library professionals are concerned. In this context Dr. Sridhar gave advice to the students that they should go for specialization and be ready when the opportunity arises. Dr. Sridhar's lecture was followed by an interesting and elaborate interactive session. Students asked varieties of questions and sought clarifications on various intriguing issues. Some of the questions asked/issues discussed are as follows: - Can Internet substitute a library? - Whether the present university syllabus enough for developing a good librarian? - How can one encourage young people to read? - How to ascertain needs/wants of remote readers in the context of digital libraries? - How one should equip to get good job? - What are the core competencies of librarians? - Whether classification and cataloguing are redundant in Internet era? - How to improve social status of libraries? - Libraries have been changing their names over the years from 'Libraries' to 'Knowledge centres', 'Information Centres' to 'Information Kiosks' etc. Whether this change in name inevitable? -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419399 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2collab officially launched.
by Kumar, Perdeep (ELS-DEL) 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Elsevier Launches 2collab, New Research 2.0 Platform Elsevier, a publisher of science, technology and medical (STM) information, announced the official launch of 2collab (www.2collab.com) a free online platform for scientific collaboration. 2collab is a free web application that provides researchers with a platform to share resources with networks of peers and specialists, creating an online community that facilitates information discovery, evaluation and debate. This official launch follows a successful beta testing period and incorporates feedback gained from researchers based at Elsevier's Development Partners, which include a range of premier academic, government and corporate institutions worldwide. 2collab allows researchers to add, share and rate bookmarks, tag resources, and to add comments and create topical groups. Each user is encouraged to create a personal profile, which everyone can view to ensure the authenticity of fellow users. This creates an accessible environment where specialists can work together on evaluating new research, discussing current controversies and opportunities as well as providing a place for first-time authors to promote their research. An integrated 2collab bookmark button will be automatically switched on in all Scopus and ScienceDirect accounts. 2collab helps users connect with others in their fields, making it possible to: * Discover new research material * Share and identify quality information * Collaborate without email * Elevate reputations and highlight research * Mine collective wisdom of 2collab participants From the Elsevier India Team -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Librarian & Assistant Librarian
by HELP LIBRARY 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You ------ Applications are invited for a two posts - Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumb The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply. Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. ----- 30th Nov'07 -- Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.healthlibrary.com Free Ask the Librarian service for all your health queries at http://www.healthlibrary.com/information.html For complete details of our free health talks check our 'HELP TALK' google calendar at http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ciugckkj8jvnk97j6dbiioaghg%40group… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Manager
by HELP LIBRARY 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You ------ Applications are invited for a Library Manager at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai. The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Minimum of 2 years' experience will be an added advantage. Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. ----- 30th Nov'07 -- Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.healthlibrary.com Free Ask the Librarian service for all your health queries at http://www.healthlibrary.com/information.html For complete details of our free health talks check our 'HELP TALK' google calendar at http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ciugckkj8jvnk97j6dbiioaghg%40group… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IIT Kharagpur Requires Professional Trainees for its Central Library (Last Date: December 15, 2007)
by Sandeep Pathak 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear Friends, This is to inform you all that IIT Kharagpur requires Professional Trainees for its Central Library. The training is for a period of one year. Stipend: Rs. 4000.00 per month The candidates having postgraduate degree holding First Class in both B.Lib.I.Sc., M.Lib.I.Sc. and age below 30 Years may apply. Last Date: On or before 15th December, 2007 For more detail, please visit following link: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/non_teaching_top.php Regards, S K Pathak ------------------------------------------------------------------- S K Pathak [MSc(IT), MLIS, MA, B.Sc.(pcm), Ph.D. submitted] Assistant Librarian Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur - 721 302 Previously: IUCAA, Pune. INFLIBNET, A'bad. IPR, G'nagar. Mobile: 09732648020 Ph.: 03222-282466(O) / 03222-282453(R) URL: http://www.library.iitkgp.ernet.in/pathak/skp.htm Residence: C1-174, IIT Campus, Kharagpur - 721 302 ------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian, for the reputed school in KUWAIT
by sri priya 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Application are invited for the post of Librarian, for the reputed school in KUWAIT Librarian B.sc or M.sc, in Library Science with good communication skills and able to handle Library (classes LKG to XII). Only the candidates with minimum five years exp. need apply. E-mail your Bio-Data only without certificates and other credentials to the E-mail Id given, within 4 days jkskt(a)qualitynet.net Dated in The Hindu 28/11/07 - Wednesday Paper. Regards, S.Sripriya Librarian ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The SPARC : Awards
by sri priya 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

The SPARC Discovery Awards challenges you to illustrate in a short video presentation what you see as the value of sharing information. Use your imagination to suggest what good comes from bringing down barriers to the free exchange of information. submitted by December 2, 2007. http://www.sparkyawards.org/details.php ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How long should copyright last?
by Aman Jha 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear all There is a very good article on the life of copyright for an intellectual product in today's Guardian. I wish all of you to please read realise the situation in India. The link is given below. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/nov/29/comment.intellectualpro perty The same can be read in today's 'The Hindu' on page no. 11 as well. Regards, Aman Jha Librarian Confederation of Indian Industry 249-F, Sector 18, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV Gurgaon - 122 015, Haryana Tel: 91-124-4014060-67 Fax: 91-124-4014080 Reach us via our Membership Helpline (Monday-Saturday: 0900-1715 hrs). Dial: +91-11-43546244 / 9910446244 DISCLAIMER:The information in this message may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message from your system. Any unauthorised use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Any information in this message that does not relate to official business shall be understood to be neither given nor endorsed by the Confederation of Indian Industry. Reach us via our unique Membership Helpline: 00-91-11-435 46244 / 00-99104 46244 (Monday-Saturday: 0900-1700 hrs) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacanice in AICTE
by kuber kumbar 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear professionals, AICTE invites applications in the prescribed preformed from well-qualified, experienced and dedicated candidates for the following post: ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, SCALE OF PAY : Rs. 6,500-200-10,500/-, Post:01, (01-UR), Age limit: Not exceeding 35 years. (On direct recruitment basis) Last date for receipt of applications -10.12.2007 The details regarding qualifications, experience and general conditions, along with prescribed proforma for application is available at the AICTE website : www.aicte.ernet.in as well as in the Employment News dated 24th November, 2007. KUBERA K.P LIBRARIAN Sir.M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology. --------------------------------- 5, 50, 500, 5000 - Store N number of mails in your inbox. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Major Search Engines and Directories
by Mailing List Admin 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:48:30 +0530 From: venkata.kesavan(a)timesgroup.com Dear All, For guidance on the major search engines and directories, please try the following page at the www.searchenginewatch.com <http://www.searchenginewatch.com/> website. Search Engine Watch provides a guide to the major search engines of the web, which are either popular or well-used. http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=2156221 Regards, R. Venkata Kesavan Chief Manager Times Archives & Knowledge Centre Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group) The Times of India Building, 2nd Floor Dr. D. N. Road Mumbai 400 001 Ph: (D): ++91-22-22731024 Ph: (B): ++91-66353535 (Ext.: 4470)

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53 ALL INDIA LIBRARY CONFERENCE- REQUEST
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

"53rd All India Library Conf. 2007" <ailc2007(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Dear Professionals, Thank you for your enthusiastic response to the 53rd All India Library Conference - 2007 being held at Osmania University, Hyderabad. The Organizing Committee is eagerly looking forward to meet and interact with you all at the conference. Many of you have confirmed your attendance to the conference, but have requested to pay the Registration Fee on-the-spot. This is an appeal to you all to kindly send your Registration Fee in advance at the earliest, so that accommodation can be arranged / reserved for you well in advance. In lieu of not receiving the Registration Fee in advance, it will be difficult for us to book accommodation at the last minute. please make a note the weather here is cool going about 10 C Please make a note that Hyderabad is A1 city and accomodation is difficult for such a conference and we also need to pay advance for accomodation. therefore we are looking for confirmation with registration fees. The participants who have already sent the Registration Fee(s) in advance may please ignore this mail. With Best Regards, Prof. N. Laxman Rao, Organizing Secretary, 53rd All India Library Conference - 2007. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Answers - Get better answers from someone who knows. Tryit now. -- 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] Position Vacant Librarian at Mangalore
by Rajesh Rangappa 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

> > > librarian > > SAHYADRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY > > > > Job Function : Teaching/Education > > Specialization : Librarian > > Industry : Educational/Training > > Qualification : Post Graduation- Graduate (Relevant Stream) > > > > Experience : 1 -2 > > Location : KARNATAKA (Mangalore) > > Key Skills : Requisite knowledge, skills and ability to work > > regarding librarian. > > > > JOB DESCRIPTION : > > Role requires handling the work related to librarian. > > > > ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : > > Affiliated to VTU Belgaum & Approved by Govt. of Karnataka and AICTE > > New Delhi. > > Qualification & experience as per AICTE norms. Salary pay scales as > > per AICTE and DA as per state Government norms. Retired persons may > > also apply. Faculty will be motivated to participate in national and > > international seminars, workshops, consultancy projects. Institute > > will extend possible financial and technical assistance. Higher start > > will be given to deserving candidates. > > Send your applications along with a recent photograph before > > 10.12.2007. Dr. D.L.Parbhakara Principal & Director, Sri Manjunath > > Bhandary President. > > > > CONTACT INFORMATION : > > Address : Adyar N.H. 48 Mangalore 575009 > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > RAJESH ALDARTHI > > LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) > > #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, > > Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 > > Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com > > -- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Obituary Note
by srels 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear Moderator, Please announce the following obit note. K.N.Prasad SRELS, Bangalore .......... I regret to inform our professional colleagues, the sad and untimely demise of Shri. K.T.Somashekar, Retd. University Librarian, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, on 29th November 2007after a very short illness. He was an alumnus of the Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Mysore. He had served the University of Agricultural Sciences for a very long period of time. Shri. Somashekar was a very soft spoken, mild-mannered person. He was a regular attendee of professional meetings. May his soul rest in peace. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Applying Facet Analysis in the Web
by ayesha khatoon 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

*Indian Statistical Institute* *Documentation Research and Training Centre* *8th Mile Mysore Road, R.V. College Post* *Bangalore-560059* Seminar on Applying Facet Analysis in the Web Although researchers have theorized the critical importance of faceted classification in the organization of information in libraries, still it is not prevalent in the digital environment. But slowly Web Information Architects are also recognizing the importance of facet analysis for organizing and managing the content of the Web, because faceted classification addresses the very foundations of the business of effective information storage and retrieval. It effectively deals with the dynamic nature of Web. Unlike a simple hierarchical scheme (like yahoo directory), faceted classification gives the users the ability to navigate through the content in multi dimensions. Making the Web 'semantic' would entail such a classification in web, where the mapping and rearrangement of concepts will be the privilege of the end user. Therein lies the importance of the theory of 'freely faceted classes' in which the roles of the concept are demarcated while the order can be synthesized as per need. This seminar will discuss some instances of application of Facet Analysis in Web. It will also explore some of the tools available in this regard. The relevance of facet analysis in the context of Semantic Web will be also briefed. *Speaker: Mithun Raj M* * 2nd Year ADIS* * * * * *All are cordially invited* * * *Venue: DRTC Classroom Professor and Head* *Date: 30th November, 2007 DRTC* *Time: 2 p.m. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Major digital library project led by Indian-origin Professor
by Kshirod 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

All those books online. Nearly a decade ago, computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University embarked on a project with an astonishingly lofty goal: digitise the published works of humankind and make them freely available online. The architects of the Universal Library project said on Tuesday they had surpassed their latest target, having scanned more than 1.5 million books and are continuing to scan thousands more daily. Most of the books scanned are in the Chinese language. For detail article : http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/29/stories/2007112958412200.htm Regards, -- Kshirod Das Information Service Division National Institute of Technology Roukela Rourkela-769 008, Orissa -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Adding specialization to LIS
by Rajesh Rangappa 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

Dear professionals, I appreciate Mrs.shailaja for raising with very good question.(quoted her) "If it has to be an addition in the existing MLIS Module, the course duration will have to be increased. Is it feasible?". To this, I can add one more question which is related (my friend asked while discussing) Will this increase's the burden of students?. Answer is we need not increse the duration because normally in professional courses paper's studied will range from 4-6 in a sem, but majority of LIS courses adopted 4 theory papers policy, so i feel, we can add 1 more paper at 3rd and 4th sem. By this burden of student will increase but they have that capacity to cope up, since they are Master degree students (above age to be burdened and matured enough to adjust). I am really thankful to Mrs. Shailaja for mentioning the idea(quoted her) "Like in universities in other countries short term courses may be introduced in the University departments in specialised subjects.LikeMedical information Science,Software company information Science, Newspaper & Media Information science Etc."This can be applied to specialization like medical and engineering which can't be adopted at this point of time. Regarding {(quoted her) "This can have a apprentice training and close interaction with specialists and the industries and institutions."} increasing in-trainship training period, will be very good alternative, if we can't start specializartion now in case, it gives student enough time to know about subject in which particular institution deals. "Another major need of the hour is training in Communication and Language which is a major requirement in Library & Information Centres." i full agree about this view. Thanks and regards -- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hand-On training/ Managing Information Resources in the Digital Age/Dec 11-14, 2007
by Kiran Pandey 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

Managing Information Resources in the Digital Age Dec 11-14, 2007 Centre for Science and Environment, a premier research organisation working on environment since 1980 from New Delhi and recognised for its knowledge-based activism has announced Managing Information in the digital age: a hands-on training on library, information management and special documentation techniques ", to be conducted at CSEs office in New Delhi from December 11-14, 2007. The training is being organised by CSE's Environment Resource Unit, among South Asia's premier research and documentation centres. Training details available at http://www.cseindia.org/aagc/managinginformation.asp Last date for receiving completed applications Applications must reach CSE on or before December 5, 2007 Please note: The course offers only a limited number of seats. Applications are being accepted on a first come-first served basis. The course fee does not cover travel or accommodation expenses. Contact Person: Kiran Pandey, Coordinator,Environment Resources Unit E-mail: kiran(a)cseindia.org Ph: 91-011-29955124/5125/6110/6394/6399, Fax: 91-11-29955879 Ms. Kiran Pandey **************************************************************** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 **************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Apprentice Trainee positiones at ISI , Bangalore
by meera bunglow 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You Applications are invited for two temporary positions at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library, as "Apprentice Trainees" for a period of 4 months from December 2007 to 31st March 2008 (Likely to continue further). 1. One position with Bachelors Degree and Bachelor or Masters Degree in Library Science and the remuneration will be Rs. 5000/PM. 2. One position with Diploma in Library Science with the remuneration of Rs. 4000/PM Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/experience to "The Head, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore-560059" so as to reach before 10th December 2007. Online applications also may be forwarded to "meera(a)isibang.ac.in". Fresh candidates with good aptitude also will be considered. Candidates with good academic background and computer knowledge will be preferred. Dr B.M. Meera, In-charge Library Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore - 560059 email: meera(a)isibang.ac.in Date: 29th November 2007 Forgot the famous last words? Access your message archive online at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Adding Specialisation
by Rajesh Rangappa 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

Dear professionals, Its really good doubt raised by Ms. Latha, We all have to agree that specialization in all subject's canont be started at single point of time, but LIS departments can start up specialization in those subject's like law, science subjects( chemistry, biology, physics etc) commerce and management, finance, computer application even in some of social science subjects also, which are at their disposal.( this courses are offered in all most all universities, so faculty, research student and infrastructure can be easily made available to cick start) and later on think of adding Medicine, engineering etc which needs some time to adopt. we all know these specialized subject contain both depth and breadth in them, so we need not master over subject's with such caliber, in 3rd sem lets study the resource's, organization, courses available, then in 4th sem learn basics of subject's. Atlast reagrding interviewer requirements has per my experiance and knowledge (gained through sharing experiance of my friends and senior's) all of them are asked only for good idea of basic's in subject. but i still agree that they may ask more. Its unfair if fear of being asked for more knowledge and not willing to learn the requirements. We are dedicated professional, and ready to take up challenges in sprit. with hope of further doubts and questions Thanks and Regards -- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Errata for 'Refresher Course at University of Mysore Inaugurated'
by N.S. Harinarayana 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

In my earlier posting with the subject line "Refresher Course at University of Mysore Inaugurated", the professional affiliation of Prof. K.S. Raghavan has been wrongly mentioned. It may be read as Dr. K.S. Raghavan, Professor, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore. I apologize for the inadvertent error. -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419399 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article request from the jnl Global Biogeochemical Cycles
by Abdunnasar. A 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

Dear Friends, I need the following article for my colleague. "Methane in the southern north sea: low salinity inputs, esturine removal and atmospheric flux" by R.C. Upstill-Goddard et al. Global Biogeochemical Cycles Vol.14 No.4 Page No.1205 1218 If you access to this artilce, please let me have a softcopy of it. Thnaking you. Abdunnasar. A Scientist - B CESS Library, Trivandrum --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher course in Lib. & Info. Sc.
by Pardeep Rai 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

*Academic staff college* Dr Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar, M.P conducting a refresher course in the Library & Inf. Sc. from10.12.2007 to 30.12.2007. previousy it was schduled from 3.12.07 to 23.12.07 information in regarding the change in schduled has been intimated to the candidates,who have already applied, by the Director of ASC Dr S. J. singh by telephone/mail this is for information -- Pardeep Rai Librarian Maitreyi College University Of Delhi Chanakya Puri, N. D. 21 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Adding specialization
by Rajesh Rangappa 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Dear Professionals, Librarianship is fundamentally a service profession, we serve large organisations, which deals with versatile subject, from Basic Social science subjects to Specific Science and education subjects. For eg, R&D's libraries requires Library professional who has good knowledge in Chemistry or Physics or Biology etc. And Law institutions require person with Law knowledge and the same is the case with Management, Corporate (finance) and Software organisations, So every one wants specialised library professional. I would like call discussion on adding a specialisation subject in 3rd and 4th sem of MLISc course, let the specialisation be elective(student choose subject of intrest). Subject in 3rd sem should contain study about sources available on Subject for example Law : Journals(both print and Electroinc their publisher, cost, ways of subscribing and Unsubscribing), Books ( famous authors in Law with details of contact).Internet Information(both free and paid), Reference Sources in law, ( encyclopedia, dictionaries, directories, manuals, year books, etc), Institutions offering courses on law(with admission dates fees etc), Associations(full details, objective, mission, activities, publications etc), organisations etc. And in 4th sem students should study the basic's or core topics in subject. I can understand non of the Library teachers can teach these specialized subject's, but they can request person who is eligible to teach or request Reseach student in subject to engage, since we have different departments on various subject's in universities, i hope its possible.Since many of Library and Information students are from BA background, it opens opportunity to them to join institutions in their field of intrest. At this point of time, I would like share my experiance, when I attended interview in *aurigene: Dicovery technologies, *Yes i was all most selected, after testing my communication, Library : skills, techniques and behaviour but after that they gone through my resume and asked me are you not a BSc student. I said no, i am Management student(BBM)... they started to test my Chemistry skills, since i have studied Chemistry in My 9th and 10th(CBSE Syllabus) i was in a position to answer few questions, but they asked me to draw the stracture of Benzim, i was stuck up. That costed me very good job. They asked their requirements because their database is such that we have to draw structure's of chemicals and search information but we are not prepared. By this way I belive, we can adopt to change and fulfill needs of market. I have to make it cristal clear that specialization should be added to present subjects in syllabus but not substituting one, because librarian needs to have knowledge in all subjects, if he has to serve academic and public sector. Hence i feel, your present pattern of education is outdate and targeted particualarly towards later sector then earlier mentioned sectors. Hope for good discussion with problems(for and agnist) and solutions. Thanks and Regards -- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com Phone: 9886268857 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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