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The Director-General attends the presentation of a vision for a World Digital Library
by K.R. Mulla 22 Oct '07

22 Oct '07

Dear LIS Professionals, The Director-General attends the presentation of a vision for a World Digital Library On 17 October 2007, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, and Mr James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, participated in the presentation of a vision for a World Digital Library at the Hilton Hotel Link: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=25547&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… -- 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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happy dasara
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 21 Oct '07

21 Oct '07

MY FAMILY JOINS ME IN WISHING YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS A HAPPY DASARA. WE ALSO HOPE AND WISH THAT MAA DURGA WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH AND FULFIL YOUR DESIRES. ALL THE BEST LAXMAN RAO Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, & Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, & Organising Secretary, 53rd All India Library Conference-2007 Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40- 27098102(telefax-off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- 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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post of Library Information Assistant
by vijay kumar 21 Oct '07

21 Oct '07

Dear Library professionals, Applications are invited for the post of Library Information Assistant in All India Radio Medikeri and Hassan Post: Library Information Assistant Vacancies :2 Post position: Unreserved Pay scale: Rs. 5,500-175-9,500 Age: Not exceeding more than 28 years , no age relaxation for SC , ST and OBC candidates. Educational Qualification: Degree of recognized university or equivalent Degree of library science from a recognized university Knowledge of dialect of area concerned (ie.,kannade language) Please see the Employment news dated 20 0ct-26 0ct 2007 or visit the following links http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/job_description.html?id=1535&corp_id=543 Last date for submission of completed form so as to reach on or before 26 October 2007 With best wishes, Vijay kumar IKM Trainee NCSI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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post of Technical Staff Grade III (3)
by vijay kumar 21 Oct '07

21 Oct '07

Dear Library professionals, Applications are invited for the post of Technical Staff Grade III (3) related to LIBRARY SCIENCE in National metallurgical Laboratory (Jamshedpur, Jharkhand). National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur is a constutient establishment of the CSIR, a leading R&D organization. Post: Technical staff Grade III (3) Adv no. 5/2007 Post position: Three (Ur-1 OBC-1 Sc-1) Pay scale: Rs. 6,500-200-10,500 Educational Qualification: M.Lib. Sc. With minimum of 55% marks and minimum 3 years relevant experience. Operation and maintenances that you have to work there is related to library science like Library automation, networking, digital library, and technical publishing. Application form can be downloaded from and for detailed information, please visit the following website http://www.nmlindia.org Last date for submission of completed form so as to reach on or before 23 November 2007 With best wishes, Vijay kumar IKM Trainee NCSI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC-NET Paper exam held on 17th December 2006
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

*National Eligibility Test -UGC* *Exam Held on 17th December 2006* * * *Conceptual Questions (5 Marks) * * * 1. Concepts of Delphi techniques 2. Define Multimedia. 3. What is programming language? 4. What do you mean by e-commerce. 5. What is content analysis. 6. Concept of information society. 7. What is OPAC? 8. What is Meta Data? 9. What is Informatics? 10. What do you mean by Open Source Software? 11. Define Digital library 12. Explain 'Knowledge is power' 13. Difference between formal and informal channels of communications. 14. What is SWOT analysis? 15. State the significant of Users' Study in library *Explanatory Questions (12 Marks)* * * 1. Explain the concept of 'virtual library' with examples. Discuss role of Abstracting and Indexing services in information transfer. 2. Describe features of one library network operating in India 3. Discuss continuing education programme for LIS professionals in the present information age. 4. Discuss implications of 2nd law of library science with reference to resource sharing. *Essay Type Questions (40 Marks)* 1. Explain resource sharing with the context of consortia approaches. What is TQM? Describe its implications in library services. 2. Explain five laws of library science in the context of information and communication technology. 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New joining
by arun yadav 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

Dear professionals Myself arun yadav from Lucknow U.P. have joine earlier Kendriya Vidyalaya Cochin.I need help the local library professionals from Kerala to know about the local library and its activities. Thank you Arun Yadav (M) 09895487501 --------------------------------- Love shopping? Click here to find the best shops in every city. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Microsoft Unlimited Potential :Opening New Worlds for Everyone.
by shriram pandey 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

Dear all, Microsoft is going to launch Microsoft(R) Unlimited Potential on the basis of business experience, research and development, corporate citizenship efforts, and an ecosystem of local and global partnerships,. With Microsoft(R) Unlimited Potential, MIcrosoft expanding it efforts with new business models, technology solutions, and advanced research, all focused on solving critical pieces of the economic development puzzle in developing and developed countries. it also pay re particular emphasis to young people, as they represent the future of all our communities. This combination of advanced technologies and strong partnerships with governments, partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educators, and academics allows to take an innovative approach to enabling new avenues of social and economic empowerment. Unlimited Potential is focused on delivering relevant, accessible and affordable solutions in three interrelated areas that are crucial to developing economic opportunity: Transforming Education:by empowering teachers; facilitating high quality, consistent curricula; and teaching skilled, engaged and connected students of all ages. Fostering Local Innovation:by helping shape and incubate creative ideas and start new ventures and businesses. Enabling Jobs & Opportunities: by matching prospective employees to employers; bridging skills gaps; and helping businesses operate and grow. for detail visit the fallowing link : http://www.microsoft.com/emerging/AboutUnlimitedPotential/UnlimitedPotentia… Shri Ram Pandey Information and Knowledge Management Trainee NCSI,Indian Institute Of Science,Bangalore Official mail: shriram(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Microsoft launched new tool - Microsoft silverlight
by indubhushan 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

Dear Collegues Microsoft Silverlight (code-named Windows Presentation Foundation/Everywhere or WPF/E) is a proprietary runtime for browser-based Rich Internet Applications, providing a subset of the animation, vector graphics, and video playback capabilities of Windows Presentation Foundation. The runtime is available for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, with Linux support under development via the third-party Moonlight runtime. Silverlight aims to compete with Adobe Flash and the presentation components of Ajax. It also competes with Sun Microsystems' JavaFX, which was launched a few days after Silverlight.[1][2] Click on following link to know the detail. http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/why-compelling.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/default_ns.aspx With Regards, Indu Bhushan Library RRCAT, Indore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Content Alliance - video
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

Here is a movie on open access. Video on the Open Content Alliance For a short (five minute), inspiring video about the Open Content Alliance, see Libraries Going Open! and spread the word. The OCA produced it for its annual meeting, Wednesday, in San Francisco. Posted by Peter Suber at 10/19/2007 01:25:00 PM. The link can be accessed from Peter Suber's blog "Open Access News". Arun _________________________________________________________ Inbox cluttering up with junk? Clean up with Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/isp_targeting.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of the List of Quality and Customer Service related Journals
by Deepika Parab 19 Oct '07

19 Oct '07

Dear Professionals Please arrange to provide me the List of Quality and Customer service related Journals. Thank you -- Regards Deepika Parab Officer (Library Services) HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited Mumbai Phone: 91-22-66682605 Mobile: 9819548490 E-mail: deepikap(a)hdfcinsurance.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kalburgi - New Zeland Order of Merit
by srels 19 Oct '07

19 Oct '07

Dear Moderator, Please arrange to announce the following news item for the benefit of the professional colleagues. Dr. K.N. Prasad Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science --------------- Dr. L.B. Kalburgi, Education Consultant, Link Education International, Auckland, New Zeland, has been awarded with this year's "Member of New Zeland Order of Merit" award by the Government of New Zeland. Dr. Kalburgi, a post-graduate in Mathematics and Library Science obtained his Associateship in Documentation from DRTC (ISI) and Ph.D. from Karnatak University. Dr. Kalburgi was responsible in founding "New Zeland Kannada Koota". He is presently its President. He is instrumental in developing a well organized library at the Koota. Dr. Kalburgi is involved in various social and cultural organizations including "Basava Samithi", "Vedanta Vidya Samsthe", Auckland Indian Association, Planet F-M Radio, the Asian Network Inc. Considering his comtributions to the society the Government of New Zeland had awarded Dr. Kalburgi with Justice of Peace in 2004. Dr. Kalburgi is the first Indian to be awarded with the New Zeland Order of Merit. For details read: http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/nri/article/110607kalburgi_NewZealand_award… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Computer-related injuries (CRI):cover story in Outlook weekly
by Mukesh Anand 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Dear Members', Tales From Mouse Ward Urban Indians are paying with their health the price of being in computer-intensive jobs ...../ Raghu Karnard Its a cover story published in Outlook about Computer Related Injuries (CRIs) Print Access :- Outlook (the weekly news-magazine), Issue dated 22nd Oct., ' 07, Page # 52-56, 58 & 60 (total 7 pages), Vol. XLVII, No. 43 Web Access :- http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20071022&fname=Cover+Story&sid… Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. .Officers' Training College -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Max Muellar Bhavan -IGIDR - BOSLA sponsored Half Day event at Mumbai, Nov 2, 2007
by G.K.MANJUNATH 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Max Mueller Bhavan, Mumbai, Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai and BOSLA, Mumbai, cordially invite all the BOSLA members for the Presentations on: 1. Preserving the Past - Towards the Digitization of the German Cultural Heritage by Dr. Thomas Stcker, Herzog August Library, Wolfenbttel, Germany and 2. nestor and kopal - Co-operative Approaches to Digital Long-Term Preservation in Germany by Dr. Thomas Wollschlger, German National Library, Frankfurt, Germany Date : November 2, 2007 at 9.30 am Venue: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Film City Road, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East ), Mumbai - 400 065 * There is no registration fee. More details at : http://oii.igidr.ac.in/forms/seminar.htm http://www.bosla.org.in/Seminar.pdf Invitation cards to all the BOSLA members will be despathed soon. Members are requested to please send their confirmation latest by Oct 24, 2007, over email. RSVP: G.K. Manjunath Savita Rao, Secretary, BOSLA mail: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in CDAC phone: 022-28416544 Mumbai email: savita(a)cdacmumbai.in Phone : 022-28416544 Phone: 022-26201606 ext-306 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IGNOU notifies for admission in PGDLAN & PGDIPR
by Mukesh Anand 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Dear LIS Students' & Professionals', IGNOU has initiated admissions for various Academic Programmes for the session January 2008. The sale of the prospectus shall commence from 1st October. Academic Programmes include: 1. PGDLAN -Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking 2. PGDIPR : Post Graduate Diploma in Intelluctual Property Rights But this time IGNOU has not notified for admission into its new course CICTAL Certificate in ICT (Info. & Commn. Tech.) Applications in Libraries, which was started 2 years back. Deadlines 1. Request of supply of prospectus by post : 30 Oct., ' 07 2.Submissions of Forms at concerned regional centres : 12 Nov., ' 07 3. Submission of forms with late fee of Rs. 200/- : 23 Nov., ' 07 The Prospectus can be obtained from all the regional Centres of IGNOU or from Registrar (SR&E), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, in person, on payment of Rs. 100/- in cash or through DD/IPO of Rs. 150/- drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi/ at the city of the Regional Centre/ Partner Institution concerned. Application form can also be downloaded from the website at http://www.ignou.ac.in and submitted along with DD for Rs. 100/- in addition to the programme fee. See this info. in News & Events section of IGNOU home page. Thanx, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. ..Training College -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Black Literature Index
by sri priya 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Black Literature Index is the electronic index to the Black Literature microfiche collection. This index allows users to search over 70,000 bibliographic citations for fiction, poetry and literary reviews published in 110 black periodicals and newspapers between 1827 and 1940. http://www.blackliteratureindex.com/home/home.do Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Libraries on 27.10.2007 at Madurai
by Arunachalam Hariharan 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Libraries Organized By K.L.N. College of Information Technology Pottapalayam â 630 611 (Near Madurai) Jointly With Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Madurai Chapter Date and Day 27.10.2007 Saturday Time: 10.00 a.m. â 5.00 p.m Venue: Conference Hall K.L.N. College of Information Technology Pottapalayam â 630 611 (12 km from Madurai city ------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Workshop Libraries are facing many challenges and threats due to Internet, digital revolution and globalization. Library sources are being made available in a variety of digital formats and media. Filtering and choosing the right information in right time from the ocean of raw information is a major challenge. Libraries are moving from print to digital media. These technological challenges are major threat to LIS professionals. LIS professionals need to learn and update their skills to meet these challenges. Digital revolution also provides a lot of opportunity to the LIS professionals. The objectives of the one day Seminar is to discuss the following themes and find ways and means to face these challenges. â¢ Information Explosion/Overload â¢ Ever increasing users demands â¢ Digital Challenges â¢ Physical infrastructure â¢ Library consortium â¢ Oranisation and retrieval of e-resources â¢ Web based user centered services â¢ Copyrights and IPR Challenges â¢ Manpower Challenges â¢ Opportunities For LIS Professionals Faculty: Experts from various reputed institutions Program Schedule 09.00 a.m to 10.00 a.m Registration 10.00 a.m to 11.15 a.m Inauguration 11.15 a.m to 11.30 a.m Tea Break 11.30 p.m to 12.15 p.m Technical Section I 12.15 p.m to 1.00 p.m Technical Section II 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m Lunch break 2.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m Technical Section III 3.00 p.m to 3.45 p.m Technical Section IV 3.45 p.m to 4.00 p.m Tea Break 4.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m Valedictory Transport Facility College buses pick up the delegates at the following Points at 8.30 a.m. 1. Periyar bus stand (Near Hotel Vasantham) City Buses are also available from Periyar Bus stand. Bus route numbers are : 47, 47K, 47E, 47B, 47A ------------------------------------ Eligibility Library and Information Science professionals and students and other interested groups. Registration fee For Library Professionals and other interested Groups Rs. 250/- For Library Science Students Rs. 150/- (Fee includes course kit, certificate, lunch and tea) The Registration fee is to be paid through demand draft drawn in favour of â The Principal, K.L.N. College of Information Technologyâ, Payable at Madurai. Address for Communication Registration form with DD can be sent to A.G. GANESAN Organizing Secretary & Librarian K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Pottapalayam â 630 611 Sivagangai (District) E.Mail : ganeshanag(a)yahoo.com Mobile: 98654 08715 Ph(off) : 0452 â 2698250 Conference co â coordinators P.G DAMODHARAN, Asst Librarian and Library Staff (give names) ------------------------------------------ Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Libraries 27.10.2007 Registration Form Name : Designation : Name of the Institution : Address for : Communication Pin Code : Phone No: Res: Cell: Off: E-mail : Payment Details: D.D/ No/ Amount Name of the Bank / Branch Signature & seal of Signature of the Sponsoring Authority participant Last date for Registration 19.10.2007 Spot Registration will also be made on that day (with prior intimation -------------------------------------- For more details of the seminar visit SALIS website at http://autolib-india.net/salis -------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://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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Journals and Magazines
by Thippeswamy swamy 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Dear Professionals I am working as Librarian in New MBA college, that's why i want some journals, Newspapaers and magazines. I don't know the MBA related journals Newspapers and magazines So please send me the name of the Journals, Newspapers and Magazines (only Print Version Rate and Address) to rleated the Business like Business Outlook, Economic Times, Human capital Thank you -- Regards T S Thippeswamy Librarian Northern School of business [NSB] 19, Brunton Road, Off M. G. Road, Bangalore - 560 025 Phone: 080 - 41124446 Mobile: 09986617234 E-mail thippeswamy08(a)gmail.com www.nsb.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Asst. Libn. (3 Post) at PAU, Ludhiana
by Mukesh Anand 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

Dear LIS Students', Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Advt. No. :- 04/2007 requires Assistant Librarian -3 Post (Pay Scale -Rs. 8,000-13,500) For Web Access for details of qualifications & experience etc. available at http://www.pau.edu/readnews.asp?newsID=79 Last date :- 1Nov., ' 07 Thanx, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn.... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Employbility Skills (Cover Article in Emp. News)
by Mukesh Anand 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

Dear Members', Developing Employbility Skills / Ms. Meenu Chadha (Intl. Manpower & Training Specialist) This article deals with Basic Skills, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Affective Skills & Traits in detail. Web Access :- http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/article.html?aid=152&id=145 Print Access :- Employment News, issue dated 6-12 Oct., ' 07, Page # 1 & 56 My Remark :- When we've visited some South Indian Universities like Madras, Bangalore & Mysore & some R & D Institutions & Institutions of Higher Learning at these places last year, A common Suggestion we got from the Librarians' of these institutes is that Increase ur Emplyability skills along with ur technical & soft skills & then market it in LIS Job Market for getting good & quick break. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand .... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARY COLLABORATIVE: Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL)
by KR. Senthil Kumar 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL) http://www.opal- online.org/ progschrono. htm<http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm> OPAL is a collaborative effort by libraries of all types to provide cooperative web-based programming and training for library users and library staff members. These live, online events are held in an online auditorium where participants can interact via voice-over-IP, text chatting, and synchronized browsing. OPAL allows library patrons and library staff members to participate in online library programs from anywhere. Everyone is welcome to participate in OPAL programs, and libraries of all types are encouraged to become OPAL members. By collaborating within OPAL, libraries are able to develop online programs together and offer a rich array of public online programs for all library users. Examples of OPAL public online programs include book discussion programs, interviews, special events, library training, memoir writing workshops, and virtual tours of special digital library collections. Participating OPAL libraries develop and deliver online programs, events, and meetings using software from Talking Communities. OPAL is administered by the Alliance Library System , the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, and the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service. Nearly all OPAL programs are open to all library users worldwide. Usually there is no need to register, and there are no registration fees. Full menu of upcoming programs at : http://www.opal- online.org/ programs. htm<http://www.opal-online.org/programs.htm> -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR MCA LIBRARIAN KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COIMBATORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraries Web OPACs
by K.R. Mulla 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Dear LIS Professionals, Following links provide access to Libraries Web OPACs, available in public domain and using e-Granthalaya Software 1. National Informatics Centre (NIC) Library<http://mcitconsortium.nic.in/niclib/welcome.asp> 2. Centre for Develpment of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune Library<http://opac.library.cdac.in/> 3. Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, New Delhi<http://librarymoes.nic.in/> 4. North Eastern Council (NEC), Government of India, Shillong, Meghalaya <http://necouncil.gov.in/Granth2/welcome.asp> 5. NIC, AP State Unit, Hyderabad<http://apcms.ap.nic.in/library/welcome.asp> 6. State Central Library, Shillong, Meghalaya<http://164.100.150.131/OPAC/welcome.asp> ** *Catalogs of Government Libraries using e-Granthalaya this software is free of cost for Education Institutions* -- 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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Dr.TBR Memorial Seminar on Emerging ICT Skills for Information Professionals - 2007
by Maruthu Pandian 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Dear Professionals, NCSI-NET is organizing the third national level Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar, in memory of Late Dr. T.B. Rajashekar, erstwhile Associate Chairman, NCSI, IISc. It is a one day seminar targeted exclusively for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science course or its equivalent and budding information professionals. The details of the seminar are given below. Seminar Title: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Emerging ICT Skills for Information Professionals - 2007 Date: November 03, 2007 (Saturday) Venue: National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Target audience: Students of Library & Information science course or its equivalent & budding information professionals. Seminar coverage: The Seminar is conducted with an intention to create an awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about the latest developments in the information and communication technologies applicable to LIS profession. This year's Seminar will give an overview of Library Automation, open source software for Library Automation, and Open Access resources and tools relevant to information professionals. There will also be a session dealing with career building strategies and job opportunities for LIS professionals. Registration fee: Rs. 150/- for Students and Rs. 200 for budding professionals. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made. However, we will provide names and addresses of some affordable hotels, which are in the close proximity to IISc in the workshop web site in due course of time. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/seminar/index.html Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/seminar/registration2007.html For further queries, please contact hipandian(a)gmail.com , umpradeep(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Regards Maruthu Pandian, B, Pradeep M & Ramya NCSI-NET Coordinators -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILS Market Analysis
by vimal kumar 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Dear Friend, Here is a ILS market analysis by Bob Molyneux appered in LISNews. This study indicates the increasing popularity of open source ILS in public and academic libraries in US. http://features.lisnews.org/features/07/10/15/118229.shtml Koha and Evergreen are leading popular open source ILS according to this study. 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey: Internet-based Library& Information Services
by Sambhunath Halder 15 Oct '07

15 Oct '07

Online Survey Internet-based Library and Information Services 15 October, 2007 Dear Reader, I am writing to inviter your participation in a survey of "Internet based Library and Information Services". This survey is part of my Dissertation work for fulfillment of Masters' in Library and Information Scinece degree at Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata. I'm exploring why and how libraries are providing servicces using internet in the present era. Your responses may help me to determine what libraries can do to better welcome and serve its user commnity by helping of Internet. Your participation is completely voluntary and you may skip any specific questions that yuou choose for any reason. The survey takes less than ten minutes to complete. If you have any questions or concerns about the study please contact me at sambhu_lis(a)yahoo.com or sambhu.halder(a)gmail.com or phone me at +91 9733964714 Thank you for your valuable time and thoughts. To participate in the survey please click on the following link or cope it and paste on address bar of your web browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YJiO9pEqTpcuXHxhA63pWQ_3d_3d Sincerely Sambhu Nath Halder -- =================================== Regards, Sambhu Nath Halder Library and Documentation Centre, Narula Institute of Technology, 81, Nilgung Road, Kolkata 700109. Contact No. : +91 9733964714; 9851280201 =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Learn More About Swicki
by pku＠nic.in 15 Oct '07

15 Oct '07

Now may be noticing the links with a new tool "Swicki" on community web sites like wikis, blogs, rss, etc. What it is, what for, how can we utilize, ... let's keep watch and know more for our use. It seems to be useful tool. What's a Swicki? A swicki is new way of searching content that harnesses the power of community. This swicki keeps track of what you and other Applications users are searching for. The most popular search terms are shown above, in the "cloud" of links. The more popular a term, the larger it is displayed. Clicking on a link will display the search results for that term. Why a Swicki? The swicki looks at content that is relevant to you, your search terms and most importantly, relevant to that community. You won't get ads, you won't get horoscopes and you won't get unrelated content. What you will get is relevant research and up to date results that relate to you. Read more at : http://websearch.about.com/od/enginesanddirectories/a/swicki.htm with regards P K Upadhyay NIC Delhi http://mcitconsortium.nic.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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