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Next generation (RFID) technologies in libraries
by Raghu Prasad 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

Dear Moderator, Request you to update these information to all the LIS member. Dear All, Kindly find few links below, which gives all the information we need to know about use and advantages of implementing RFID solution in libraries. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA456770.html http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/05/1081017086098.html http://www.ala.org/ala/alalibrary/libraryfactsheet/alalibraryfactsheet25.cfm http://orizin.net/library.shtml Hope it will be useful information. -- Thanks & Regards Raghu Prasad J Mob: 91-9880620318 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online information system for health records
by praveenkumar veeramalla 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

Now,you can store and share health records online, to collect and manage health data on a variety of home devices, and to search for health information. Microsoft Corp. has launched an online health-care service designed to help patients take control of their health records and monitor their medical conditions. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,138082-c,sites/article.html http://www.healthvault.com/ --------------------------------- Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ALSD Lecture -- 12th October 2007
by Dimple Patel 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

***** Apologies for cross postings ***** ACADEMY OF LIBRARY SCIENCE & DOCUMENTATION, HYDERABAD Cordially invites you to attend a Lecture on LIBRARY IPR WITH REFERENCE TO THE COPYRIGHT LAW by DR. M. SREEDHAR, Professor of Law, NALSAR University, Hyderabad. On DATE : 12th October 2007 VENUE: City Central Library, Ashoknagar, Hyderabad. TIME : 6.00 PM Prof. S. Sudarshan Rao, President, ALSD Dr. K.H. Sunitha, General Secretary, ALSD Dimple Patel, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad. (0)9440947893 ------------------------------------------------- 1. Join today NMLIS Discussion Forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nmlis/ 2. Contribute to LDL: Librarians' Digital Library https://drtc.isibang.ac.in 3. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg ------------------------------------------------- "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library" Jorge Luis BORGES (1899-1986) --------------------------------- Travelling to a new city? Search for ATMs in that city. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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a post of Information Officer in DU
by vijay kumar 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

Dear library professionals, Application are invited for one post in DELHI UNIVERSITY as a INFORMATION OFFICER. Those candidate who applied earlier shold apply fresh. Application form and details regarding qualification can be obtained from Room No. 205, New Administrative block, University of Delhi , Delhi-110007 either personally or by sending a self addressed stamped envelopeworth Rs 32/- And for Additional information Please Visit website of University of Delhi www.du .ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Please read free article "Efforts Of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan For Public Library Legislation And Service- A Review"
by Mailing List Admin 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

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Re: [LIS-Forum] OPAC in Indian languages.
by Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

Dear Sir We've have developd OPAC (Unicode-compliant) in Bengali (Interface, Serach - Simple & Advance, abd IS)-2709 export/import). Please see the URL: https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/handle/1849/409 Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay Department of Library and Information Science University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Rajbati - 713104, WB > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "G.K.MANJUNATH" <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] OPAC in Indian languages. > Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:20:37 +0530 (India Standard Time) > > > > > I would like to know whether there is any online OPAC developed in any > of the Indian languages? If so, please furnish the URL. > > I will be glad to have this information even if such a database is > available in LAN in any of the Indian libraries with more than 10000 > records. > > > thanks in advance, > > G.K.Manjunath > Chief Librarian > Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research > Film City Road > Santosh Nagar > Goregaon(East ) > MUMBAI - 400 065 > > Phone: 28416544 > > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > = -- _______________________________________________ Search for products and services at: http://search.mail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special lecture on Health Information
by raghunandana m 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE Cordially invites you to the SPECIAL LECTURE On CURRENT TRENDS IN HEALTH SCIENCE INFORMATION AND POSITION OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES By SWARNA BANDARA Head Medical University Library University of West Indies, JAMICA Presided By Dr. H. S. SIDDAMALLAIAH Principal Library & Information officer National Institute of Mental Health Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore Date & Time Venue 9th Oct. 2007, Tuesday Dr. S. Radhakrishna Lecture Hall 11.00 AM Dept. of Library & Information Science Sneha Bhavan building Jnanabharathi Campus Bangalore ALL ARE WELCOME Dr. T. D. Kemparaju Students & Staff Professor & Chairman Dept. of Library & Information Science Dept. of Library & Information Science Bangalore University, Bangalore M. Raghunandana Lecturer Dept of Library and Information Science Bangalore University Bangalore - 560 056 Raghunandana M M.A.,MLISc. Lecturer, Dept. of Library & Information Science Bangalore University Bangalore - 560056 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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InfoVision 2007, Dec 17-18, 2007, Mumbai - Call for Participation
by Angrosh 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

Come to InfoVision 2007 and participate in India's journey towards knowledge capitalization ----------- InfoVision 2007 - the Knowledge Summit, Dec 17-18, 2007, The Maratha, Mumbai www.infovision2007.org Organized by The International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore, Mysore and Rediff.com Summit Theme: Social Networks, Knowledge Discovery and Innovation Packed with Keynotes and Round Table Discussions from speakers drawn from Academia, Government and Industry, InfoVision 2007 presents an intellectual feast and a platform for rich interactions. We bring you Keynotes by (select listing): · Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan, Founder Chairman and CEO, Rediff.com · Mr. John Blossom, President & Senior Analyst, Shore Communications Inc. · Prof. Hsinchun Chen, University of Arizona, USA · Prof. Noshir Contractor, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA · Dr. Pandu Nayak, Google · Dr. Prabhakar Raghavan, Head, Yahoo! Research · Prof. Vijay V. Raghavan, Distinguished Professor, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, USA · Prof. Rohini Srihari, CEO, Janya Inc. and Faculty Member, State University of New York, Buffalo · Mr. Rohit Agarwal, Founder and CEO, techTribe Networks · Mr. Bob Stembridge, Thomson Scientific InfoVision 2007 brings you the essential facets of the theme in the following sessions: · Small World, Network Theories and Models · Web 2.0 and Mashups · Social Networking and the Semantic Web · Weblogs and the Wisdom of the Crowds · Organizational Communication and Group Dynamics · Networks, Creativity and Innovation · Innovation and Knowledge Assets Special Attraction 2007 Thomson Innovation Award, 17th Dec, 2007 evening during the gala dinner Registration Fee: Corporate and Industry: INR 8000.00 per delegate Academic Institutions: INR 6000.00 per delegate 3 or more delegates from same organization / institution 10% discount Early Bird Offer Registration before 20th November, 2007 Corporate and Industry: INR 7000.00 per delegate Academic Institutions: INR 5000.00 per delegate 3 or more delegates from same organization / institution 10% discount For online registration and updates: www.infovision2007.org Register online, tell your friends, come and participate in the stimulating discussions. For more details, contact: International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Angrosh - 9886970411 Email: office(a)infovision.org.in; office(a)isim.ac.in See you at InfoVision 2007! -------- .*********************************************** M. A. Angrosh Project Manager International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: angrosh(a)isim.ac.in website: www.isim.ac.in ************************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OPAC in Indian languages.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

I would like to know whether there is any online OPAC developed in any of the Indian languages? If so, please furnish the URL. I will be glad to have this information even if such a database is available in LAN in any of the Indian libraries with more than 10000 records. thanks in advance, G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 Phone: 28416544 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How the Open Source Movement Has Changed Education: 10 Success Stories
by Muniraj. T 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

The Hart Library : World Wide School This site is dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of educational material. The best place on the Internet to learn just about anything. Just read, click and learn the e-books available in this sites - contains many subject area. Many of the books and other works provided on this site were written many years ago, before the invention of radio, atomic bombs, and automobiles. Some are even older, written when the world was run by Kings and Queens, and most people did not know how to read. The works reflect the times in which they were written, and many contain views about race, religion, science and other things. http://www.worldwideschool.org/library/catalogs/bysubject-top. How the Open Source Movement Has Changed Education: 10 Success Stories http://oedb.org/library/features/how-the-open-source-movement-has-changed-e… University of Regina: Dr Jhon Archer Library http://www.uregina.ca/library/eresources/elinks/ This Library provides Some useful web links to recommended websites by subject. MUNIRAJU.T PES Institute of Technology t_muniraj(a)yahoo.co.in http://muniraj.t.googlepages.com/ http://www.lisresearch.blogspot.com/ 5, 50, 500, 5000 - Store N number of mails in your inbox. Go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Documentation cum assistant librarian in Nagalnad University.
by vijay kumar 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Dear library professionals, There is one post for Documentation cum Assistant Librarian in Nagalnad University. This is unreserved post under WSC project. Prescribed application forms with detail eligibility criteria can be obtained from the Deputy Registrar (A&E), Nagaland University,Kohima-797001; on demand with a stamped self addressed envelop or you download from the website www.nagaland.nic.in since this website of Nagaland government so after opening ,you click on the Nagaland University so you find about vacancy and related application forms. Application on prescribed form along with the requisite Bank Draft/IPO/N.U. Challan (through the University cash counter) in favour of the Registrar, Nagaland University, Kohima must reach the office of the undersigned on or before 16th October. 2007. with Regards Vijay kumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A post for Librarian
by vijay kumar 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Dear library professionals, Indain institute of technology ,Delhi invited application for the following post in the Central Library of the Institute: - Librarians One Post (Purely Temporary against leave vacancy OR on Deputation basis) Scale of Pay: Rs. 16400-450-20900-500-22400 Essential Qualifications And Experience: 1. Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with atleast 55% of the marks of equivalent and a consistently good academic record. 2. At least thirteen years as a Deputy librarian in a University Library of eighteen years experience as a College librarians. 3. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. Desirable: M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation/Archives and Manuscript-keeping. Specialized course in computer applications <http://www.careerage.com/cgi-bin/showad.cgi?file=/20070921/c6e47e5bf0ed2786…>& Networking. Experience in Computer Aided Management of the Library System. Notes: 1. Minimum requirement of qualifications and/or experience may be relaxed in respect of exceptionally outstanding candidates. 2. Mere fulfillment of qualifications and experience requirement does not entitle candidates to be called for interview.<http://www.careerage.com/cgi-bin/showad.cgi?file=/20070921/c6e47e5bf0ed2786…> 3. The institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post advertised. 4. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates regarding postal delays, conduct and result of interview and reasons for not being called for an interview. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute Website www.iitd.ac.in Last date for submission of completed form is 19.10.2007. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy for the post of librarian in delhi
by shriram pandey 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

dear professionals GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board invites the vacancy for the post of LIBRARIAN, GROUP 'B' POST , POST CODE - 163/07 NUMBER OF VACANCIES -39(UR-20, OBC-15, SC-03 & ST-01) (INCLUDING PH(OH)- 01 and VH(LV)-01) , Essential qualifications - (1) Degree from a recognized university or equivalent. (2) Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science or a Recognised University/ Institute or equivalent. (3) Experience of two years in a Library/Computerization of a Library or one year certificate in computer application from a recognized Institute or equivalent . Pay Scale- 5500-175-9000 Probation Period: 2 years Age- Not exceeding 32 years ( Relaxable for Government Servants upto 5 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Relaxation in upper age limit available to: - SC/ST -05 years, OBC-03 years, PH- 05 years , PH & SC/ST - 10 years and PH & OBC -08 years. for detail visit the fallowing link http://dsssb.delhigovt.nic.in/ Shri Ram Pandey Information and Knowledge Management Trainee NCSI,Indian Institute Of Science,Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Looking for LibraryScience Graduates/Post-Graduates for 1 Month project
by Abdul Tharayil 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Pls forward this announcement to the lis-forum ---------------------------------------- We are on the look out for people to work with us for a Month long Project at MindTree KnowledgeCenter. Desired profile: 1. Fresh Post-Graduate/Graduate in Library Science 2. People who are looking for experience in IT industry. 3. Be able to pickup things fast & learn on the fly. 4. Should be able to join immediately, therefore Bangalore local candidates preferred but not a constraint. Any interested candidates are requested to send their resume to abdul.tharayil(a)gmail.com Or Call on 9945-222-916 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BookYards.com! : Free e-books
by sri priya 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

BookYards.com! This site provides to "The Library To The World", in which books, education materials, information, and content will be provided freely to anyone who has an internet connection. Bookyards has a total of 15,221 books, 39,035 external web links, 4,197 news & blogs links, 384 videos and access to hundreds of online libraries (800,000 eBooks) for your reading pleasure. http://www.bookyards.com/categories.html?type=books Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Engineering E-journal Search Engine (EESE)
by K.R. Mulla 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

*Dear LIS Professionals,* ** *Engineering E-journal Search Engine (EESE)* http://www.eevl.ac.uk/eese/ Searches the full text of over one hundred engineering e-journals, which are free and largely full text. Search by keywords, title, or browse the subject list. -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. Tel. +91-80-25441722, 25443744 Ext 152 ************************************************************************** Engg-Lib-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Engg-Lib-Forum/ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ Library: http://203.90.120.126:8081/ **************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy at Jhalwar Medical College
by Muniraj. T 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Dear professionals, Jhalwar Medical College society invites application from interested eligible candidates for the post of LIBRARIAN for Jhalwar Medical College at Jhalwar, on a fixed package, Salary : Rs. 15,000 Eligible candidates can apply on plain paper, To The Director, Medical & Heakth (Public Health) Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Swasthya Bhavan, Tilak Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur Apply within 30th October 2007. Source : Times of India, 06-10-2007, Saturday page no. 13 MUNIRAJU.T PES Institute of Technology t_muniraj(a)yahoo.co.in http://muniraj.t.googlepages.com/ http://www.lisresearch.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------- 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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Special Lecture
by M Krishnamurthy 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Documentation Research Training Centre Cordially invites you to a special lecture on Changing Face of Scientific Community: An Overview By Mrs. Swarna Bandara Head, Medical Library VHL National Coordinator, ETD Coordinator, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica At 2 P.M on Monday, 8th October, 2007 Venue: DRTC Class Room Prof & Head DRTC M.Krishnamurthy *************************************** Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc.,Ph.D Fulbright Scholar (University of Illinois) Librarian Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 www.isibang.ac.in/library Ph:91-80-28483002/3 Fax :91-80-28484265 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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useful list
by Dipen Deka 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

i have found the two following links useful to get information about the indian universities. 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_India 2. http://goidirectory.nic.in/university.htm Dipen Deka -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraries under new management
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Permit me to quote an entire article as it is very interesting. If our public libraries offer themselves be outsorced how many firms will quote? Vyasamoorthy ================================= AP Librarians under new management http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071004/ap_on_re_us/outsourcing_libraries By JULIA SILVERMAN, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 4, 2:56 PM ET MEDFORD, Ore. - A big, red "Closed" sign has been plastered across the front door of the library here since mid-April, when Jackson County ran out of money to keep its 15 branches open. In a few weeks, though, the sign will come down and the doors will be flung open again, now that the county has come up with an unusual cost-saving solution: outsourcing its libraries. The county will continue to own the buildings and all the books in them. But the libraries will be managed by an outside company for a profit. And the librarians will no longer be public employees and union members; they will be on the company's payroll. Library patrons might not notice much difference, but the librarians will, since the company plans to get by with a smaller staff and will have a free hand to set salaries and benefits. "The average citizen, when they walk into the library, they will see well-trained, well-educated, customer-service-oriented people working in the library," said Bob Windrow, director of sales and marketing at Germantown, Md-based Library Systems and Services, or LSSI, the company taking over. "They won't know who is paying their salary, and they won't care. They care whether the library is open adequate hours, and are they getting good service." For years, state and local governments have been privatizing certain functions, such as trash collection, payroll processing and road maintenance. But contracting with an outside company to run a library is a relatively new phenomenon, one that has been gaining in popularity as communities from Jackson County, Tenn., to Redding, Calif., look for ways to save money. The practice has generated a backlash from those who argue that municipalities are employing a backdoor method of union-busting, and those who say that such profit-making ventures go against the notion that libraries are one of the noblest functions of government in a democracy. "This is a shift from the public trust into private hands," said John Sexton, an out-of-work Jackson County librarian who has interviewed with LSSI for his old job. "Libraries have always been a source of information for everyone and owned by no one." Most of the 15 or so U.S. municipalities that have outsourced their libraries has signed on with LSSI, which is the biggest player in the field but is privately held and does not disclose earnings. Jackson County lost 36 percent of its budget in one fell swoop last year when Congress failed to renew the rich subsidies designed to help parts of the country where logging has been hurt by endangered-species regulations. Rather than cut back on, say, law enforcement, county officials closed the libraries. (Congress later approved a one-year extension of the logging subsidies.) Book lovers complained bitterly about the closings, but two ballot measures to raise taxes and reopen the libraries fell short. Then LSSI offered to run the libraries, underbidding the public employees union. The contract with LSSI will be worth around $3 million a year; the county will also budget $1.3 million to maintain the buildings. Combined, that is about half of the $8 million a year the county previously spent on its libraries. However, the libraries will be open a total of only 24 hours a week, compared with 40-plus hours for most branches before the shutdown. And LSSI plans to hire 50 to 60 full-time employees, down from 88 under county management. The county will retain control over certain policies, such as late fees, the cost of a library card, or how long library patrons can keep a best-seller. But LSSI will be in charge of buying books and says it will use its muscle to obtain deep discounts from suppliers. It will also be responsible for hiring, and says that while its salaries will be comparable to what the employees were making previously, the benefits will be less generous. The workers will lose the right to participate in Oregon's pension system for public employees and instead will qualify for a 401(k) program. Many former staff members are interviewing for their old jobs, meaning library patrons are likely to see some familiar faces when they check out a book. But there won't be enough jobs for everyone. And some have yet to decide whether to go back. "I am taking a wait-and-see approach," said Amy Kinard, who worked for the library system for 17 years. "I am not hopeful for a job, but I am trying to stay open to the benefits of working for them." Some bibliophiles fear that the library, under distant, corporate management, will be less attuned to local interests when buying books and will stock the shelves with lots of best-sellers. "Does this company understand local needs?" asked Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association, which opposes library outsourcing. "We have long regarded libraries as different. We deal with intangibles. We are not profit-driven." Riverside County, Calif., one of California's fastest-growing regions, is widely seen as the pioneer in library outsourcing. The county signed with LSSI in 1997 and has stuck with the company; a 2002 study found that Riverside County library patrons were generally pleased with the services. In just the last year, Texas cities San Juan and Leander, California cities Redding and Moorpark and the Jackson-Madison County library system in Tennessee have joined LSSI's ranks. In Bedford, Texas, outside of Fort Worth, Mayor Jim Story cast the tie-breaking vote in August against allowing LSSI to take over the libraries. "The salaries were going to be pretty low, and I was afraid that that would lead to high turnover of their own employees," Story said. "Plus I did not think that they would have the manpower to handle the quality of service that we now have in our library. I wasn't willing to that risk." Fargo, N.D., cut its ties with LSSI in 2003, after concerns that the company had not paid its bills on time, while Jersey City, N.J., dropped its contract in 2001 after the mayor who had vouched for LSSI left office. Back in Oregon, Jim Olney, director of the Jackson County Library Foundation, considers himself a union supporter, but said: "Look, if it is either close the libraries or outsource them, we'd rather have outsourcing. Sometimes you have to go for the difficult choice because there is no easy choice." =========== -- Dr P Vyasamoorthy, Society for Serving Seniors 30, Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Phone 27846631 / 94908 04278 http://societyforservingseniors.satyamcsr.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Repositories 2008: CFP
by Mailing List Admin 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:41:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> OPEN REPOSITORIES 2008: CALL FOR PAPERS & PANELS http://www.openrepositories.org/2008 Repositories are being deployed in a variety of settings (research, scholarship, learning, science, cultural heritage) and across a range of scales (subject, national, regional, institutional, project, lab, personal). The aim of this conference is to address the technical, managerial, practical and theoretical issues that arise from diverse applications of repositories in the increasingly pervasive information environment. A programme of papers, panel discussions, poster presentations, workshops, tutorials and developer coding sessions will bring together all the key stakeholders in the field. Open source software community meetings for the major platforms (EPrints, DSpace and Fedora) will also provide opportunities to advance and co-ordinate the development of repository installations across the world. We invite developers, researchers and practitioners to submit papers describing novel experiences or developments in the construction and use of repositories. Submissions of up to 4 pages in length are requested in PDF or HTML format. Detailed submission instructions will be made available from this page. http://www.openrepositories.org/2008

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University Libraries to play major role in consortium~Rs mass digitization project
by Mailing List Admin 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 14:40:48 +0530 (IST) From:praveen kumar veeramalla <praveenkumarveeramalla(a)gmail.com> University Libraries to play major role in consortium's mass digitization project http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2007/071001/07100109.htm praveen kumar veeramalla

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enticing libraries
by Mailing List Admin 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:06:37 +0530 From: praveen kumar veeramalla <praveenkumarveeramalla(a)gmail.com> Felt like sharing it with you. I am sure ,our moods will definitely change to a magical realm by looking at the pictures. But the thing is, Our modern libraries cant give a competition to these historic libraries as they are becoming virtual day by day. http://www.curiousexpeditions.org/2007/09/librophiliac_love_letter_a_com.ht… Warm Regards, Praveen Kumar Veeramalla

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Information required!!!
by abhishek kumar yadav 04 Oct '07

04 Oct '07

Dear Sir/Madam,Colleauges,Could anyone of you help me in providing online soucre except wilson , ULrich and Publist.comwhich is avialbale free of cost, .And can let us know the bibliographic information of Journal ..Like place of Publication frequency and publisher etc..I have tried publist.com and found this site is not updated since many tiltes are not avialbale there.Wislon and Ulrich are paid sites..Thanks and regards,AK Yadav Regards, A. K. Yadav Library and Information Services National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Road, New Delhi 110012, INDIA Phone 91-11-25742610,11,12 Ext. 2425 Fax. 91-11-25726938, 91-11-25726952 http://www.nplindia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Knowledge - More it is shared - the more it grows and makes humans differ from other animals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advanced Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software
by K.T Anuradha 04 Oct '07

04 Oct '07

Dear Friends, Apologies for cross posting. A three day Advanced Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software (GSDL) is organised at National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from December 26th to 28th, covering Multilingual capability and Interoperability concepts in GSDL, for those who are familiar with basic concepts of GSDL. The workshop is supported by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) under Technology Information and Facilitation Programme. The details of the workshop are given below. Workshop title: DSIR-NCSI Advanced Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software (GSDL) Venue : NCSI, IISc, Bangalore Date : December 26th to 28th Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic features, Installation and collection building in GSDL. Topics covered: Multilingual capability and Interoperability in GSDL Workshop Fee: No registration fee is charged. Working lunch and tea will be provided during the workshop dates. However, participants have to take care of their travel, board and lodging. On request accommodation for participants during the dates 25th to 28th December 2007 will be provided at the 'Hoysala House' hostel of IISc. Maximum of 20 participants will be taken for the workshop based on the experience in using GSDL. Workshop coordinator: Ms. Anuradha.K.T., NCSI, IISc, Bangalore 560 012 Registration: Send an email to anu(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in or anu_ncsi(a)yahoo.co.in on or before 19th October giving the following details: 1. Name: 2. Official Address and email 3. Accommodation required: Yes/No 3. Experience in using GSDL --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms.K.T.Anuradha National Centre for Science Information Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, Karnataka India FAX:(+91-80) 23601426/23600683 Tel:(+91-80) 23600271/22932511 ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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