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Libn. post (pay scale Rs. 16, 400-22, 400) at IIPA, New Delhi
by Mukesh Anand 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Respected Members', Librarian (1 post) in the pay scale of Rs. 16,400-450-20,900-500-22,400 on Direct recruitment basis Age below 50 years at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi Form can be downloaded at institution website www.iipa.ernet.in Complete application should reach the following address Registrar, Indian Institute of Public Administration I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi - 2 Ph. # 011- 2370-2400 ; Extn. 8363, 8373 Fax :- 011-2332-6916 Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College 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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Just Published:: DDC Readymade: A Treasury to 15, 000 Readymade DDC Class Numbers Relating to Indian Subjects, English Language and Literature
by Mailing List Admin 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:54:47 +0000 (GMT) From: Puna Das <puna_05(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Members Just Published: DDC Readymade: A Treasury to 15,000 Readymade DDC Class Numbers Relating to Indian Subjects, English Language and Literature; written by Prof. B.K. Sen About the Book Sen B K (2008). DDC Readymade: A treasury to 15,000 readymade DDC class numbers relating to Indian subjects, English language and literature. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications, 2008. 766p. Rs. 1675.00 The book provides around 15,000 readymade class numbers relating to Indian subjects and English language and literature. It has covered four Indic religions, namely Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. For each of these religions class numbers have been provided for more than two hundred subdivisions. The class numbers for around fifty subdivisions of each of the important South Asian languages like Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Sinhalese, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu have been provided. The numbers for other South Asian languages noticed in DDC have also been included. For literature of each of the aforementioned languages the class numbers for around 450 subdivisions have been provided. Around 750 class numbers have been provided for English language and literature. More than 250 class numbers have been provided under the heading History including all the periods of Indian history and the Indian states and union territories. Class numbers have also been provided for such subjects as Architecture, Conservation of resources, Cultural contact, Economic development, Economic geography, Elections, Elementary education, Fauna, Flora, Folk dancing, Folk literature, Food supply, General clubs, Geography, Geology, Higher education, Journalism, Local public debt, Local taxes, Museums, Newspapers, Organizations, Painting and paintings, Political situation, Postal organizations, Public administration, Public finance, Public policy on education, Revenue, Secondary education, Social problems/social welfare, Social welfare problems and services, State taxes, Statistics, Strikes, and so on with more than 40 geographical subdivisions. In addition to this, more than a dozen class numbers have been provided for all the Indian states and union territories. Necessary instructions have been given as to how class numbers are to be located, and expanded when necessary. With Best Wishes Anup Kumar Das B5/29, S.J. Enclave New Delhi-110029 Email: puna_05(a)yahoo.co.in

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Call for papers Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
by Mailing List Admin 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:29:02 +0000 (GMT) From: monawwer eqbal <monawwereqbal(a)yahoo.co.in> Special Issue on Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Call for papers Dear Sir/Madam, This is quite a pleasure introducing to you the Integrated School of Law is a premier institute from the stable of the Integrated Group of Institutions imparting quality professional education in the field of Law. The Institute is committed to achieving excellence and bringing academic standards at par with the best in legal education. In this path towards academic excellence, Integrated School Of Law has been publishing a biannual research publication ��VIDHIGYA � The Journal of Legal Awareness�, which has constantly been getting worldwide acclamation and participation. The Journal is an attempt to keep the legal fraternity abreast with the developments taking place in the field of law by showcasing informative research based articles, current legislations, case studies, book reviews etc. The Bi-annual journal is receiving wide acclamation from eminent academicians, scholars, lawyers, and legal experts and is being recognized as a valued medium of information dissemination. The phenomenal growth in various fields of technology, industry, commerce and trade during the last decade is due mainly to the research and development output resulting from the creative effort of scientists, technologists, advertising techniques and understanding of human psychology have resulting from making use of super fast data processing mechanism developed by computer programmers and computer generate Creative works. All these have a tremendous impact upon every field of human activity and progress, more so with enormous developments in communication technology, Internet, cyberspace and so on, for obtaining information. All these creation of the human brain known as Intellectual property required to be protected to generate future and better creative works useful to society and for which there is great demand in every field of human activity and for which there is a great demand in every field of human activity. Consequently, intellectual property right / Law is one of the fastest growing subjects all over the world. The Knowledge era has caught the world in a whirlpool of laced issue. Established ownership of intellectual assets, arriving at acceptable frameworks for fair and equitable sharing of benefits for social goods and providing harmonized legal structures to encourage continuous follow of innovations are necessities to fuel a vibrant global economy. As technology becomes the key driver in the knowledge led universe and impact societal dynamics, intellectual property right take a center stage in the evaluation of techno-societies. Keeping in view the importance of intellectual property rights and their projection, we are going to publish next thematic issue on IPR. This special issue addresses the theme of whether intellectual property (IP) acts as help or as a hindrance to innovation and the commercialization of new knowledge. This is a timely topic and one that elicits much debate, since it is likely to have far-reaching implications. Aims/ objectives: The aims of this special issue are to provide a forum for the presentation of these and related issues in IPR, to describe the implications for innovation and the commercialization of new knowledge, and to provide policy guidelines for helping to resolve some of the contentious issues. Contents: For this special issue, the journal welcomes theoretical and empirical papers with original contributions to advance the research in the field of intellectual property. It is pluralistic in methodology, i.e. conceptual papers, case studies, theoretical development, hypothetical test papers, and book reviews are all welcome. Comparative studies across countries and firms are encouraged. Subject Coverage: Suggested thematic headings indicating the types of topics that this special issue will endeavour to address the following; The national development history of intellectual property Right International harmonization of intellectual property Culture, ideologies and intellectual property Valuation methods of intellectual property - disparities and economic significance Internal corporate and organizational strategies: stimulating inventions, managing intellectual property information, competitive analysis and intellectual property exploitation, and decision-making on intellectual property commercialisation Global piracy and corporate and organisational strategies The impacts of intellectual property Right on Knowledge society Patent right Copyrights Trademark law Public Interest Litigations WIPO and TRIPS Software and Intellectual Rights IPR Crimes, Remedies and Safety International Treaties, Conventions and Declarations IPR law and Knowledge Manager/Information Scientist /Librarian Any other theme related to IPR Written material sent post/e-mail should include author�s full name, designation, complete postal address, email, phone no. and fax no. Authors intending to submit papers are encouraged to contact: Monawwer Eqbal Managing Editor VIDHIGYA- The Journal of Legal Awareness INMANTEC Delhi � Hapur Bypass (NH-24), Near Dasna Rly. Crossing, Ghaziabad � 201009 (U.P.) India Tel.- 91-120-2768951 Fax No.-91-120-2768952 E-mail: eqbal(a)inmantec.edu vidgigya(a)inmantec.edu 9968060560

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Applications are inviting for Director (ex-cadre) for the Supreme Court Library
by Mailing List Admin 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:54:19 +0530 From: Sanjeev Kumar Jain <sanjeevmlis(a)gmail.com> *SUPREME COURT OF INDIA* No.F.6/2007-SCA(I) New Delhi, Dated December 18, 2007 *A D V E R T I S E M E N T* Applications are invited from candidates who fulfil the following qualifications and other eligibility conditions as on 1.1.2008 for appointment to the post of Director (ex-cadre) for the Supreme Court Library in the provisional and ad-hoc scale of pay of Rs.14300-400-18300/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules:- *Qualifications :* 1. A degree in Law of a University in India recognized by the Bar Council of India or by any State Bar Council for enrolment as an Advocate. 2. Master's Degree in Library Science of a recognized University. 3. Knowledge of computer operation. *Specialized knowledge in *: (i)Conducting research work regarding legal matters, (ii)Documentation work (iii)Preparing of bibliography of cases (iv)Examination and dissemination of legal articles published in various law journals. *Experience:-* Minimum 5 years experience as Chief Librarian or in an equivalent post in any prestigious Library preferably Law library; or Minimum 5 years experience as a Reader (Law)/Senior Research Officer in a University/Legal Department. The candidate should not be less than 45 years of age. *General Information:* Candidates who fulfill the prescribed qualifications, experience, age requirement and other eligibility conditions as on 1.1.2008 should apply giving full particulars including date of birth, educational qualifications, specialized knowledge and experience supported by copies of all the relevant certificates and a passport size photograph, all duly attested by a Gazetted officer. Candidates already in service should submit their application through proper channel only. The eligible candidates will have to appear for an Interview before an Interview Board. No TA/DA will be payable to the candidates for appearing in the interview. The applications should reach the Registrar, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-110001 latest by 5.00 P.M. on 31.1.2008. The Registry will not be responsible for any postal loss or delay. (Ashok Kumar) Additional Registrar (Admn.) -- With kind regards _____________________ SANJEEV KUMAR JAIN Resource Centre/Library NIFT Campus, ITI Colony, Doorbhash Nagar Rae Bareli (U.P.) 209 010 Mobile: +91-94529-68706 Email: sanjeevmlis(a)yahoo.co.in

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Free Books for Doctors
by Mailing List Admin 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 13:21:42 +0530 From: Sanjeev Kumar Jain <sanjeevmlis(a)gmail.com> Free Books for Doctors *Free Medical Books* - Over the next few years, many important medical textbooks will be available online, free and in full-text<http://www.amedeochallenge.org/>. The unrestricted access to scientific knowledge will have a major impact on medical practice. *FreeBooks4Doctors!* is dedicated to the promotion of free access to medical books over the Internet. http://freebooks4doctors.com/fb/english5.htm With kind regards, SANJEEV KUMAR JAIN Resource Centre/Library NIFT Campus, ITI Colony, Doorbhash Nagar Rae Bareli (U.P.) 209 010 Mobile: +91-94529-68706 Email: sanjeevmlis(a)yahoo.co.in

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Gen Y among biggest users of libraries
by madhuresh.singhal 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

We generally debate about the usage of Libraries in this Internet era. A survey in 1996 predicted that libraries will become less relevant in future but after 10 years it is proved wrong. This survey gives some insight that libraries are still relevant and younger generation is using it more. See online at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET_Cetera/Gen_Y_among_biggest_users_ of_libraries/articleshow/2667228.cms Source: The Economic Times, 02 Jan 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------- Gen Y among biggest users of libraries WASHINGTON: More than half of Americans visited a library in the past year with many of them drawn in by the computers rather than the books, according to a survey released on Sunday. Of the 53% of US adults who said they visited a library in 2007, the biggest users were young adults aged 18 to 30 in the tech-loving group known as Generation Y, the survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project said. "These findings turn our thinking about libraries upside down," said Leigh Estabrook, a professor emerita at the University of Illinois and co-author of a report on the survey results. "Internet use seems to create an information hunger and it is information-savvy young people who are most likely to visit libraries," she said. Internet users were more than twice as likely to patronise libraries as non-internet users, according to the survey. More than two-thirds of library visitors in all age groups said they used computers while at the library. Sixty-five per cent of them looked up information on the internet while 62% used computers to check into the library's resources. Public libraries now offer virtual homework help, special gaming software programs, and some librarians even have created characters in the Second Life virtual world, Estabrook said. Libraries also remain a community hub or gathering place in many neighbourhoods, she said. The survey showed 62% of Generation Y respondents said they visited a public library in the past year, with a steady decline in usage according to age. Some 57% of adults aged 43 to 52 said they visited a library in 2007, followed by 46% of adults aged 53 to 61; 42% of adults aged 62 to 71; and just 32% of adults over 72. "We were surprised by these findings, particularly in relation to Generation Y," said Lee Rainie, co-author of the study and director of the Pew project. In 1996 a survey by the Benton Foundation found young adults saw libraries becoming less relevant in the future. "Scroll forward 10 years and their younger brothers and sisters are now the most avid library users," Rainie said. The survey of 2,796 Americans was conducted by telephone from late June through early September and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points. It was funded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, an agency that offers federal support for US libraries and museums. Regards Madhuresh Singhal Deputy Manager - Knowledge Services Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. 21 & 22, Phase 2, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560058 Phone: +91 80 28394959; Mobile 098861 82822 E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com http://nettalk2.tripod.com/ ************************************************************************************************* This email and its attachments are confidential and proprietary to Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. and are meant for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not take any actions based on the contents of this message, except to permanently delete the message and its attachments and inform the sender immediately. ************************************************************************************************* Please visit us at Booth number 1808 at INFORMEX, New Orleans between 29th Jan and 1st Feb 2008 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Doc. Officer (Lib.) at Univ. of Hyderabad
by Mukesh Anand 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Dear Members', Documentation Officer (Library) 1 Post at University of Hyderabad For complete details regarding application format, qualification, pay scale etc. visit the website. 1. For details of post :- www.uohyd.ernet.in/pdf/pone-nt-details.doc 2. For application form :- www.uohyd.ernet.in/pdf/pone-nt-appl.doc Last date for receipt of filled in application by the University :- 17th January, 2008 Thanx, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College 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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Koha Translation Manager
by vimal kumar 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Dear Friends, Koha Translation List Manager now launched. Using this tool we can join the effort of translate Koha into our regional language. If you want your translation to be accepted for the 3.0 release, you must submit it before February 1. Partial submissions will be accepted. Link to Koha Translate Manager is http://translate.koha.org/ To add new languages to the Koha Translation Manager, write to Joshua Ferraro, jmf(a)liblime.com mention Language, country and region. Participate in this volunteer project and let list our regional languages in Koha. Vimal Kumar Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark Trivandrum-695 581 www.asb.edu.in/vimal ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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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Nobel Laureate, Prof David Baltimore's Lecture cosponsored by Elsevier Cell Pressand TNQ Books and Journals
by Mailing List Admin 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Cell Press (Elsevier) and TnQ Books & Journals would like to invite you to a lecture by Nobel Laureate David Baltimore, President Emeritus, California Inst of Technology (Prof Baltimore was awarded the Nobel Prize along with Renato Dulbecco and Howard Martin Temin, "for their discoveries concerning the interaction between tumour viruses and the genetic material of the cell.") in Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore All are Welcome - kindly forward to your Lifesciences/Medical Faculty and Students: Details are as follows In Delhi Topic : "New Avenues to Health" Date : January 14, 2008 at 4.30pm Venue : Teen Murti Auditorium, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi Mr Kapil Sibal, Honourable Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences will introduce Professor David Baltimore In Bangalore Topic : "MicroRNAs in Inflammation and Cancer" Date : January 16, 2008 Time : 4.30pm Venue : JN Tata Auditorium, National Science Seminar Complex Indian Inst of Science, C V Raman Road, Bangalore Professor Obaid Siddiqi, National Research Professor, NCBS will introduce Prof David Baltimore, President Emeritus, California Inst of Technology. In Chennai Topic : "New Avenues to Health" Date : January 18, 2008 Time : 4.30pm Venue : Triple Helix Auditorium CLRI, Sardar Vallabhai Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu will introduce Prof David Baltimore, President Emer itus, California Inst of Technology. Please be seated by 4.15pm For more details, visit : www.tnq.co.in/baltimore.html The Cell Press-TnQ lecture series is co-sponsored by Cell Press, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based publisher of Cell and other prominent biomedical journals, and an imprint of Elsevier, and TnQ Books and Journals, a Chennai-based company which supplies pre-press, design and software solutions to publishers of Scientific, Technical and Medical (STM) books and journals. Planned as an annual event, these lectures will be held in two to three cities each year and are aimed at bringing internationally renowned scientists face to face with the Indian scientific community. Perdeep Kumar Director (South Asia), Science & Technology Elsevier (India) Pte Ltd Sri Pratap Udyog, 3rd Floor 274 Captain Gaur Marg Sriniwaspuri, New Delhi - 110 065 Phone : +91-11-4289 0203 (direct) Fax : +91-11-42890101 Email : <mailto:p.kumar@elsevier.com> p.kumar(a)elsevier.com Elsevier : www.elsevier.com <http://www.elsevier.com/> ScienceDirect: www.sciencedirect.com <http://www.sciencedirect.com/> Scopus : www.scopus.com <http://www.scopus.com/>

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Nobel Laureate, Prof David Baltimore's Lecture cosponsored by Elsevier Cell Press and TNQ Books and Journals
by Kumar, Perdeep (ELS-DEL) 10 Jan '08

10 Jan '08

Cell Press (Elsevier) and TnQ Books & Journals would like to invite you to a lecture by Nobel Laureate David Baltimore, President Emeritus, California Inst of Technology (Prof Baltimore was awarded the Nobel Prize along with Renato Dulbecco and Howard Martin Temin, "for their discoveries concerning the interaction between tumour viruses and the genetic material of the cell.") in Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore All are Welcome - kindly forward to your Lifesciences/Medical Faculty and Students: Details are as follows In Delhi Topic : "New Avenues to Health" Date : January 14, 2008 at 4.30pm Venue : Teen Murti Auditorium, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Teen Murti House, New Delhi Mr Kapil Sibal, Honourable Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences will introduce Professor David Baltimore In Bangalore Topic : "MicroRNAs in Inflammation and Cancer" Date : January 16, 2008 Time : 4.30pm Venue : JN Tata Auditorium, National Science Seminar Complex Indian Inst of Science, C V Raman Road, Bangalore Professor Obaid Siddiqi, National Research Professor, NCBS will introduce Prof David Baltimore, President Emeritus, California Inst of Technology. In Chennai Topic : "New Avenues to Health" Date : January 18, 2008 Time : 4.30pm Venue : Triple Helix Auditorium CLRI, Sardar Vallabhai Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu will introduce Prof David Baltimore, President Emer itus, California Inst of Technology. Please be seated by 4.15pm For more details, visit : www.tnq.co.in/baltimore.html The Cell Press-TnQ lecture series is co-sponsored by Cell Press, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based publisher of Cell and other prominent biomedical journals, and an imprint of Elsevier, and TnQ Books and Journals, a Chennai-based company which supplies pre-press, design and software solutions to publishers of Scientific, Technical and Medical (STM) books and journals. Planned as an annual event, these lectures will be held in two to three cities each year and are aimed at bringing internationally renowned scientists face to face with the Indian scientific community. Perdeep Kumar Director (South Asia), Science & Technology Elsevier (India) Pte Ltd Sri Pratap Udyog, 3rd Floor 274 Captain Gaur Marg Sriniwaspuri, New Delhi - 110 065 Phone : +91-11-4289 0203 (direct) Fax : +91-11-42890101 Email : <mailto:p.kumar@elsevier.com> p.kumar(a)elsevier.com Elsevier : www.elsevier.com <http://www.elsevier.com/> ScienceDirect: www.sciencedirect.com <http://www.sciencedirect.com/> Scopus : www.scopus.com <http://www.scopus.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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urgent requirement for LIBRARIAN
by Mailing List Admin 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:50:55 -0800 (PST) From: Kumar Amar Nath <karn190(a)yahoo.com> we have urgent requirement for LIBRARIAN.IF you are intersted please contact us by email and send us your latest resume.Maximum salary package will be 13000/- If you are intersted Please contact Mr.Harish Saluja @ 9810098953 Thanks Harish Saluja 9810098953 Email id (hksaluja(a)vsnl.com) Saluja CAD Consultancy 2, Civil Lines Enclave, Civil Lines , Gurgaon 122001

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need help
by nirmala reddy 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

Dear All I would like to know, wheather any library in India can have following book ( rare book ) "Illustrations of Indian Zoology ( 1830-1835)" By Hardwicke and J.E.Grey Thank you ! Nirmala Reddy Librarian Bombay Natural History Society ,Mumbai nirmabag(a)yahoo.co.in --------------------------------- Forgot the famous last words? Access your message archive online. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO-SALIS E-learning Portal formally opened for public on 5.1.08
by Mailing List Admin 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 01:49:37 -0800 (PST) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Dear Friends, I am happy to inform you that UNESCO-SALIS e-learning Portal on Awareness Raising on Information Literacy Competency Skill Development for Southern Asia was formally opened to public by Padmashree Dr. Nalli Kuppusamy Chetty in the presence of Mr. A.Natarajan, former Director, Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai and Mr. N. Avadaiappan, Director, Connemara Public Library on 5.1.2008 at Connemara Public Library, Chennai. The Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), India, in collaboration with UNESCO has just launched the portal. The project aims to raise awareness and enhance information literacy competency skills of laymen as well as information professionals, educators, students and general public. Its objectives are fully in line with UNESCOâs mandate to bridge the digital divide and UNESCOâs vision of Knowledge Societies. The e-learning portal will cover a number of self-learning modules (courses) such as: 1. Information Communication Technology (ICT) 1. 1. ICT 1.2. Computers 1.3. Networks 1.4. Internet 1.5. World Wide Web (WWW) 2. Information Literacy 3. Information Literacy Models and Standards 4. Lifelong Learning and Development of Life Skills 5. Information Literacy Assessment 6. Information Services for the Disabled People 7. Freedom of Information/Right to Information 8. Sample Information Literacy Programmes for - 8.1 School Library - 8.2 College/University Library - 8.3 Special Library - 8.4 Public Library - 8.5 Community Information Centres You can also view the video clippings posted in the site on Information Literacy. This portal is available at http://salisonline.org and opened to all for learning. You are all welcome to visit the site and register your name. Visit the site http://salisonline.org click register, fill-up your personal details such as name, password, email id, city, country, etc and create your account. Kindly pass the information about the portal to your friends, colleagues and others, Your suggestions are welcome to improve the portal. The portal will be maintained continuously. You are all requested to join with us to promote Information Literacy Skills among various sections in the society. Thanking you,, A.Hariharan SALIS k

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Colloquium Invitation on National Knowledge Commission
by nitu＠drtc.isibang.ac.in 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th MILE MYSORE ROAD, BANGLORE-56005 DRTC COLLOQUIUM-5 (2007-2009) ON National Knowledge commission and its Recommendations ABSTRACT The ability of a nation to create, use and apply information and information technology in all development-related processes directly influences and impacts socio-economic development. Recognizing this many governments and policy- making bodies have initiated processes to formulate and implement effective national information policies and strategies. This is seen as necessary to respond to global challenges. India, as a rapidly growing economy, needs a knowledge-oriented paradigm of development to give its people advantages in all fields of knowledge. Recognizing this the Government of India constituted the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) in 2005. The NKC is expected to make recommendations that help transform India into a knowledge-based society. Its prime focus is on five key areas of the knowledge paradigm: Access to knowledge, Knowledge concepts, Knowledge-creation, Knowledge application and development of better Knowledge services. One of the central objectives of NKC is to examine the present standards and services of libraries, other information centers and resources and suggest measures for their development so that they could play a central role in this transformation. The NKC has come out with a document constituting its Report to the Nation for 2005. This Colloquium will examine the recommendations and implications with particular reference to libraries. FACETS SPEAKERS 1.Overview Nihal Alam 2.Recommendations: Education & literacy Jamil Ahmad 3.Recommendations: Knowledge network & Kaushal Giri E-governance 4.Recommendations- Libraries Nitu kumari 5.Conclusion Ajazur Rahman Venue: DRTC classroom Date: 10th January, 2008 Time: 2:00pm All are cordially invited K.S.Raghavan (Colloquium Coordinator) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Institutional Repositories, Tout de Suite
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Institutional Repositories, Tout de Suite, the latest Digital Scholarship publication, is designed to give the reader a very quick introduction to key aspects of institutional repositories and to foster further exploration of this topic though liberal use of relevant references to online documents and links to pertinent websites. It is under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License, and it can be freely used for any noncommercial purpose in accordance with the license. http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ts/irtoutsuite.pdf For a discussion of the numerous changes in my other digital publications since my resignation from the University of Houston Libraries, see: http://digital-scholarship.org/digitalkoans/2007/02/18/summary-of-baileys-d… -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Digital Scholarship http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ DigitalKoans Open Access Bibliography Open Access Webliography Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography Scholarly Electronic Publishing Resources Scholarly Electronic Publishing Weblog -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Univ. Libn. post at Univ. of Ag. Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka)
by Mukesh Anand 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Respected Members', University Librarian post Scale of Pay Rs. 16,400-450-20,900-500-22,400 (plus an allowance of Rs. 300 pm.) Tenure Post for 3 Years at University of Agricultural Sciences,Dharwad (Karnataka) Last date for submission of completd application form on or before 4.00 pm. on 1.2 ' 08 (1st Feb., 2008) Print Access for Brief Advt. :- The Indian Express dated 5th January, 2008(Saturday), Page # 5 Online Access for whole notification alongwith detailed qualifications etc. : - http://www.uasd.edu Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College 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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CALIBER 2008 at University of Allahabad, during 28, 29 February & 1 March 2008
by K Prakash 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Dear Professionals, The CALIBER 2008 is a 15th CALIBER in the series and 6th International CALIBER on the theme “From Automation to Transformation”. is organized at the University of Allahabad, Allahabad during 28th to 29th February and 1st March 2008. Call For Papers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The editorial committee invites high quality papers on research & technical works, case studies, technology updates etc. related to the themes and sub-themes of the convention as per mentioned below. The convention provides a unique forum to the library and information professionals, teachers, IT professionals, consultants and users involved in automation and networking of libraries as well as information providers to come together and interact on the subjects of mutual interest. Theme: ----------------------------------------------------------- >From Automation to Transformation Sub Themes ------------------------------------------------------------- Impact of ICT in LIS: Major Shifts & Practices Digital Libraries: Federated Search & Metadata Harvesting Content Aggregations & Content Representations Standards & Protocols in LIS Evolving Technologies: RSS Feed, Blogs, Web 2.0, Lib 2.0 Use of e-Resources and UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium Contact Details for Paper Submission --------------------------------------------------------------- Sh. Rajesh Chandrakar Convener, International CALIBER 2008 Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad – 380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone: +91-7926304695/8528/5971/0002 Fax: +91-79-26300990/26307816 E-Mail: rajesh@inflibnet.ac.in;caliber2008@inflibnet.ac.in Important Dates ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Receipt of full papers----January 15, 2008 Intimation to Author(s)----January 30, 2008 Last date for Registration----February 15, 2008 Convention Dates----February 28-29 and March 1, 2008 Registration -------------------------------------------------------------- The Convention Fee is Rs. 1000/- and accommodation advance is Rs. 500/- . For more details please visit the website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2008/registration.html Demand draft should be made in favour of Organizing Secretary, International CALIBER 2008 payable at Allahabad and send it to the organizing secretary along with filled registration form to the following address: Dr. A. P. Gakhar Organizing Secretary International CALIBER 2008 Librarian, University of Allahabad Allahabad – 211 002, Uttar Pradesh Phone: +91-532-2460050 (O) 2644636 (R) Fax: +91-532-2461157 E-mail: ap.gakhar@rediffmail.com;apgakhar@yahoo.co.in With best regards. Bye. _____________________________ K Prakash, PhD -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Valuating Information Intangibles/ Saluting Dr. Pujar's initiatives
by Dr. R.K. Kamat 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Dear LIS Professionals, Recently I came across a book Valuating Information Intangibles: Measuring the Bottom Line Contribution of Librarians and Information Professionals. The book is more focused on tantalizing prospect to the records and information management (R/M) professional who has never had an authoritative answer to the question, "How do we know what this information is really worth?" However, as a faculty member and researcher the most significant portion from my point of view is determination of the bottom-line value of libraries and information centers. In this context I really salute to the initiatives of Dr. S.M. Pujar and his colleagues for modernizing Balasaheb Khradekar Library of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. I am just listing few initiatives so that other Librarians can also follow for the benefit of researchers and faculty members. Library Website on the Internet: (http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/lib/index.htm) Library website was launched in August 2006. It was designed and developed by the librarian, provides information regarding library its resources and services. In addition, it also provides links to various electronic resources such as electronic journals, databases and useful websites. The website is being widely used by university and affiliated college faculty and students and also visitors from all over the globe. UGC-INFONET E-Journals and Databases: (http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/lib/ejls.htm) Library has taken very good steps in making available more than 3000+ electronic journals of 24 leading international publishers given under UGC-INFONET E-Consortium of INFLIBNET. Apart from getting access to these resources, library has made it a point to conduct regular awareness programs, which is essential in the effective use of resources. This is has resulted in 4 times increase in the use of resources in 2006 as compared to 2005, it will certainly much higher in 2007, the usage data of which is awaited from INFLIBNET. Digital Library: Library has developed a searchable digital library using open source software DSpace on Linux platform, where in cost of development is zero except the use of hardware. The digital library has been appropriately named as Shivaji to correspond with the name of university and a tribute to Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj. This digital library is presently available only within university campus LAN, which will be made available on the Internet in the near future for the benefit of affiliated college teachers and students. At this stage digital library has the following collections: Old SET question papers Government Reports Rare Documents Library Portal on Intranet: In order to provide need based information to faculty and students of the university, library has developed a portal named GYAN-SAGAR, which provides information on fellowships, careers, forthcoming conferences, competitive examinations and links to other resources. The information on these subjects is identified by various library staff and put it on this portal for the benefit of faculty and students. Unique feature of this portal, it is being developed by one of the library staff each page on the above aspects is maintained by separate individual library staff. This gives credit to the library staff for their work and also makes them responsible for the development of content for the page. Library automation: Automation of various activities of the library was long pending issue, which is being taken up now. For undertaking this work required infrastructure is being built and the work of retrospective conversion of library records (Computerization) has been outsourced to an agency, which will develop database of library documents (Catalogue). The details of new documents will be entered by the library staff, the work of which is already started. For automating of the library activities, Libsys4 integrated library software has been procured. During the database development stage, only the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) will be made available on the Intranet (LAN) for the benefit of university faculty and students. This will help faculty and students to check library catalogue sitting in their departments and IT hall. Once the database is developed and all the collection is barcoded, circulation of books will be made using this software. The project period of database development is fixed at 6 months (180 days) from the effective start of the project. Benefits to Society and Users: These ICT initiatives are helping faculty, students and society in general in the growth of knowledge and in building a digital divide. The library users from this rural centric university are not much behind in accessing world class literature from renowned databases and publishers, otherwise till recently this was only a dream. Dr. R.K. Kamat Reader in Electronics & Coordinator Internet Unit, Shivaji University, Kolhapur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PGDLAN-2008 admissions
by M KOTESWARA RAO 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Dear LIS students/professionals, The admissions for the 2008 PGDLAN programme are ON. Please visit the following website for details: http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/academic/academic_outreach/centre_fo_distance_edu… Interested persons can also apply on-line. The last date for submission of applications is 28-2-2008. Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Librarian & Coordinator, PGDLAN The Indira Gandhi memorial Library University of Hyderabad Hyderabad-500046 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Responses received and Appreciation
by Dr. R.K. Kamat 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Sorry in case I am reposting, but it didn't appeared ont he forum... Dear LIS Members, In response to my posting with subject "Valuating Information Intangibles/ Saluting Dr. Pujar's initiatives", I have received couple of good responses. It is my privilege to post it again on the LIS forum. Even our reputed local daily 'Sakal' has appreciated Dr. Pujar's efforts (please visit URL: http://www.esakal.com/esakal/01042008/Kolhapur0E82208C34.htm ). In the context of responses received, I wish to reproduce a quote of Stephen Abram, vice-president of Micromedia Ltd., Canada's largest electronic publisher. "But although technology is vastly changing their roles, librarians are still seen as "trusted agents" and their role as navigators of the Internet will be critical to everyday life and the future economy." I am once again proud to reiterate the efforts of Dr. Pujar in modernizing Shivaji University Library. It is unfortunate for us that he is leaving Shivaji University and rejoining IGIDR, Mumbai. But as said by John Quincy Adams "To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence.", Dr. Pujar will be always a source of inspiration for all of us at Kolhapur. Regards. Dr. R.K. Kamat --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dr Kamat, Thanks a bunch for the mail. First you have suggested a good book, which I did not read so far. Second for recognizing and recording the library work. The librarians' work is always unnoticed, but you have noticed it and documented well. Third for your appreciations to Mr Pujar and his team.This is what the proffesional needs and expects - a pat from management and users. Thanks for the kind gesture. Kudos to your magnanimity. Thanks and warm regards, varalakshmi Þ Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Þ Professor, Þ Dept. of Library and Information Science., Þ Andhra University. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dr Kamat, Just to update you.. about age old efforts by Dr Pujar. Hats off to Dr Pujar and Dr Manjunath and their team. They have been very helpful to 1. Many professionals by giving them opportunity and VALUE ADDED Training at IGIDR 2. Many organisations by providing well trained manpower 3. Many individuals by solving individual problems 4. Many professionals by Resource Sharing Dr Pujar brought many positive changes to Kolhapur University Library and I have seen its transformation. Kudos to team. !!! Kishore Ramdas Ingale Tata Consultancy Services Ph:- +91-22-6779 5998 Buzz:- 422-5998 Cell:- 9226711630 Mailto: kishore.ingale(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com Dr. R.K. Kamat Reader in Electronics & Coordinator Internet Unit, Shivaji University, Kolhapur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internet Resources Newsletter: January Issue
by MacLeod, Roderick A 03 Jan '08

03 Jan '08

____________________________________________ Internet Resources Newsletter ____________________________________________ The latest edition of the FREE monthly newsletter for academics, students and researchers is now available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn158/irn158.html No subscription or registration is needed to access this free, full-text newsletter at the above site. You can also subscribe to the free, full-text email version at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.html An RSS feed for the newsletter is available: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.rss Featured in this issue: Comment Internet Resources Newsletter by email and RSS Worthy charity News items of interest A-Z New & Notable Web Sites: About 100 new and notable websites: new services, ejournals, directories, search engines, publishers, government sites, etexts, booksellers, portals, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, plus anything of interest, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): SCImago Journal & Country Rank Blogorama Selected interesting blogs, RSS feeds and news items Recent Internet books in the Library Book review: Blended Learning: Tools for Teaching & Training, by Barbara Allan Get a life! Leisure Time After hours Published by Heriot-Watt University Library, and edited by Roddy MacLeod (R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk) Catherine Ure and Marion Kennedy -- 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] Request to send views to UGC Pay review committee
by Mailing List Admin 03 Jan '08

03 Jan '08

Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:04:03 +0000 (GMT) From: sankaran arumugam <sankaran_thehindu(a)yahoo.com> Dear All, I have registered my views/opinions on UGC website. This is the right time and opportunity to raise our voice to make UGC to listen the demands of LIS professionals. Just spend few minutes now, to register your views, instead of making hue and cry after the UGC declaring its recommendations. Prevention is better than cure, ACT NOW. With regards sankaran >Date: 27 Dec 2007 10:37:51 -0000 >From: priya gopalkrishna kaimal >I request all the Librarians to respond for a common cause. >We should be recoganised as teachers in terms of all the rules related to >age of super annuation , Pay , Leave and the FIP programme, Facility for >research , attending conference etc. So dear friends please put your >views to http://www.ugc.ac.in/contact/ugcprc.html >In UGC web site you can see pay review committe there you can submit your >view . I hope all of you will join with me. Priya Pillai Libraian Bombay teachers Training College Priya R Pillai -- _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Refresher Course for Asst. Librarians/ Teachers of LIS from Jan 23 - Feb12, 2008.
by Mailing List Admin 03 Jan '08

03 Jan '08

Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 15:34:32 +0530 (IST) From: Bavakutty M <bavakuttym(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear colleagues, The Academic Staff College of the Pondicherry University proposes to conduct a refresher Course for Asst. Librarians/ Teachers of LIS from Jan 23 - Feb12, 2008. Prof. M. Bavakutty, Head of the Department of LIS is the Co ordinator of the course. Those who are interested may apply immediately. For details please visit www.pondiuni.edu.in Happy New Year Dr.M.Bavakutty

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Job opportunities for Linguistics/Lib. Science professionals
by K.T Anuradha 03 Jan '08

03 Jan '08

Please find below copy of advertisement for 'Associate Annotator' at The Butler Hill Group (a US company recruiting annotators to work from India, with PC and internet connections). Kindly contact "HR Coordinator" at HRsource(a)butlerhill.com if you are interested. Associate Annotator at The Butler Hill Group The Butler Hill Group, a computational linguistics consulting company, has an immediate need for several well-organized, detail-oriented individuals to fill Associate Annotator positions. Qualified candidates will be native English speakers, living in India. They will be interested in becoming integral members of a virtual team of Associate Annotators working remotely from a home office on their own personal computer. This is a freelance/contract position. Candidates must demonstrate high-level reading comprehension and communication skills and possess a strong familiarity with a wide variety of online and print news sources published in English for the Indian market. Ideal candidates will be avid Internet enthusiasts. Associate Annotators are responsible for reviewing and evaluating online search results based on specific search terms and will provide either a favourable or unfavourable rating depending on the relevance of the result to the search term. The evaluation work will be done according to specific guidelines using an automated tool. Annotators will go through a one week online training cycle, and based on training performance, may be invited to continue in actual reviews along with a team of Annotators. Annotators will have regular contact by email with a Butler Hill Lead and/or Project Manager who will be available to answer questions and give general support. Are you the right candidate for this position? The right candidates for this position will be able to work in a collaborative, virtual work environment. This role requires individuals who are also able to follow carefully documented instructions. Where there are grey areas, they will be comfortable using their best judgment or instinct to make a decision. This position requires relatively quick data analysis, but it also requires consistent accuracy - an ability to concentrate on a repetitive task without losing focus. This work must be performed with great attention to detail. This is part-time work with some flexibility. Most candidates should be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the duration of the project. This is an ongoing project, so we are looking for individuals who are seeking a longer-term commitment for part-time work (approximately 2-6 months). The work schedule will be Monday through Friday working at least 4 hours per day (Annotators determine the time of day they'd like to work). Occasionally there may be some variability in the quantity of annotation required during a given week, but the Project Manager would give the Annotators as much advanced warning as possible in such cases. Requirements: This position requires a high-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable). Furthermore, we ask that you have regular, secure access to a personal computer (i.e., not a public or privately-owned computer), run a recent version of Windows (e.g., Vista or XP) and have proficiency using Microsoft Office. Annotators will be doing all reviews and evaluations using a tool designed specifically for this project. Better than average technical skills in a Windows environment are also expected, and we would request that interested parties please specify their versions of Microsoft Windows and Office at the time of resume and cover letter submission. You will be required to sign a legally binding non-disclosure agreement at the time of contract negotiation. Qualifications: Proven track record in a fast-paced, multitasking environment Ability to take initiative to identify and solve problems Excellent English communication skills Detail-oriented in nature Background or interest in library science, linguistics or communications Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize and analyze information Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel BA or BS degree from an accredited university, preferably in Library Science or Linguistics or equivalent work experience Compensation: We offer a competitive, hourly pay rate DOE (to be paid as self-employment income). Application Deadline: January 15, 2008 Interested parties should email a recent resume or CV, in Word format, in English, along with a cover letter specifying relevant background and your ability to meet the requirements listed above, to the attention of "HR Coordinator "at HRsource(a)butlerhill.com) NOTE: Please include the words "Associate Annotator - India" in the subject line of your email.

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SUBMIT THE REQUIREMENTS TO UGC
by Aloor Thomas Francis 03 Jan '08

03 Jan '08

Dear Professionals and well wishers of Library System, It is essential to strengthen the University Library and Information System of the country. In this regard, UGC has the important role. I think the following aspects need mandatory regulations: 1. For the last 20 years UGC could not implement uniform terms for librarians with regard to pay, career advancement, retirement age, appointment, etc. 2. So, changing the designations is the only total solution. All research institutions having common designations as scientists, including for librarians. 3. The designations may be as follows: Lecturer & Asst. Librarian; Reader & Deputy Librarian; Professor and Librarian. In Agricultural Universities, it should be Asst.Professor& Asst. Librarian; Associate Professor & Deputy Librarian; and Professor & Librarian 4. As most of the professionals inducted to the UGC Scheme after several years of service in the lower cadres, it is very difficult for them to have 18 years experience as Asst. Librarian / college librarian or 13 years as Deputy Librarian to become eligible for the post of University Librarian. Hence, most of the efficient and dynamic professionals could not reach this post. 5. In Kerala and most of the states, lots of posts of university librarians are laying vacant. Neither universities nor the government taking steps to fill theses posts. Out of seven universities in Kerala, six are running without librarians. So, it is high time to take up the matter with UGC and the Governemnt. With regards, A.T. FRANCIS Kerala Agricultural University ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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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