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Management Development Programme
by Mailing List Manager 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:31:40 +0530 From: Vrushali Rane <Librarian(a)nmims.edu> SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed University) presents One Day Seminar On Marketing @ Your Library September 30, 2006 MDP Centre, NMIMS Mumbai Seminar Coordinator Vrushali Rane Librarian librarian(a)nmims.edu Rationale To be competitive with other libraries and information providers, libraries have to offer customers premier access to information and technology. This means every employee is responsible for ensuring that customers have a good experience with the library and that customers are aware about all the services and facilities offered by the library. Empowering library employees to address customer's needs sounds ideal-but how is it put into practice? Marketing @ Your Library provides a clearinghouse of resources and ideas for sharing materials, skills and strategies to promote your library. Marketing should be a responsibility of all who have a stake in the survival of the Library facilities and the services & collections it offers its community of users. This seminar will introduce the basic concepts of marketing, which emphasizes the relationship between a library and its stakeholders as well as marketing and technology. It will demonstrate how to conduct a successful marketing campaign in your library. The seminar focuses on what everyone on your staff needs to know about marketing, how it relates to good customer service and their role. Participants will learn basic marketing principles, how to promote good two-way communication between the library and its key audiences, how to develop and deliver an effective message, how to harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing and build the library's sales force. For Whom The seminar is designed for Librarians, Information Professionals, Library Managers, and Library Science students who consider marketing as a viable tool to promote library services, information products and new technology in meeting users need more effectively and effectively. Content * Introduction to the program * Concept of Marketing * Components of Marketing * Pricing Issues in Marketing * Marketing in context of academic and corporate libraries * Marketing in digital age * Vendor Presentation * Discussion and Feedback * Action plan by each participant based on feedback * Closing remarks and participants evaluation of program Methodology Experienced professionals from Library and Information Science area will conduct the session. The workshop will be based on interactive discussions using lectures, presentations and various online demonstrations. The classroom atmosphere will be informal and interactive. Date September 30, 2006 (Saturday) Time 9.30am - 5.30pm Registration 9.30am - 10.00am Fees Participation fees is Rs. 500/- (inclusive of service tax) on a non - residential basis. This fees includes reading material, tea and lunch. Payment The cheque/DD to be drawn in favour of "SVKM's NMIMS" payable at Mumbai. About the Faculty 1. Dr. Hiremath - Librarian - UTI Capital Markets 2. Mr. Manjunath - Chief Librarian - IGIDR 3. Ms. Vasumathi Sriganesh - Director - Qmed Services Pvt Ltd 4. Vendor Presentation - Science Direct About the Institute Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, a Public Charitable Trust is committed to the cause of providing high quality education at various levels. With a string of gems of institutions in various disciplines under its belt, the Mandal set up in 1981, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management & Higher Studies (NMIMS). NMIMS is rated as one of the top ten management institutes in the country. NMIMS, an ISO 9001-2000 certified Deemed University has received the Golden Peacock National Training Award in the category of Large Training Provider for the year 2004. The Institute has also received the Best Management Institute for the year 2004-2005. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC) has accredited NMIMS (Deemed University) with Grade 'A' (Score 85-90%) The Institute has 70 full-time faculty (including 30 Ph.D) with a strong industry and academic background and over 150 Associate Faculty occupying senior positions in the company bring industry experience to the classroom. The faculty at NMIMS has culled out the essence of their learning with these industry interface and are now presenting this in the form of state-of-the-art modern Management Development Programmes, designed to meet the needs of tomorrow's industry. From, Vrushali Rane Librarian Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (Deemed University) V.L.Mehta Road, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400056. Tel: 26134577 / 26183688 Ext 184 Fax: 26114512 E-mail: librarian(a)nmims.edu Coordinator- MDP Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies (Deemed University) J.V.P.D. Scheme, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400 056. Ph: 26183688/26143177, Ext: 321/139/184 Fax: 26114512. Email ID: chairperson.mdp(a)nmims.edu; coordinator.mdp(a)nmims.edu

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Journal Article Request
by anand ulaya 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Dear Colleagues, One of our faculty is in need of the following article. Transition, privatization and economics as a management technology by Denton Marks International Journal of Technology Management 2001 - Vol. 21, No.5/6 pp. 529-539 I shall appreciate receiving a softcopy article. Please send the Same to the following address: anandulaya(a)yahoo.com Thanking you, With Regards Anand Ulaya Library Aisstant SDM Institute for Management Development Library No.1 Chamundi Hill Road Siddarthanagar Post Mysore 570 011 India Anand U --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Dear Colleagues, One of our faculty is in need of the following article. Transition, privatization and economics as a management technology by http://www.inderscience.com/search/index.php?action=basic&wf=author&year1=1… Denton Marks http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=27&year=2001&vol=21&… International Journal of Technology Management 2001 - Vol. 21, No.5/6 pp. 529-539 I shall appreciate receiving a softcopy article. Please send the Same to the following address: mailto:anandulaya@yahoo.com anandulaya(a)yahoo.com Thanking you, With Regards Anand Ulaya Library Aisstant SDM Institute for Management Development Library No.1 Chamundi Hill Road Siddarthanagar Post Mysore 570 011 India Anand U Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman7/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

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Internet Librarian International 2006 - manjax4u*
by Manju manju 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

** *Internet Librarian International *provides a stimulating forum for inquiring delegates and experienced speakers to explore the exciting range of issues and challenges that information professionals face today. see more details http://www.internet-librarian.com/index.shtml yours MANJUNATHA P.S ( MANJAX4U ) LIBRARIAN BNM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Internet Librarian International provides a stimulating forum for inquiring delegates and experienced speakers to explore the exciting range of issues and challenges that information professionals face today. see more details http://www.internet-librarian.com/index.shtml http://www.internet-librarian.com/index.shtml yours MANJUNATHA P.S ( MANJAX4U ) LIBRARIAN BNM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Re: I-schools to be the next big thing(TOI-22/08/2006).
by Mailing List Manager 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:39:55 +0530 From: bp.prakash(a)tcs.com http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1914044.cms It has appeared in Economic Times, Mumbai ( print) edition also Hats off to Dr Shalini Urs & team @ Mysore University ! We are all proud to be the aluminus ! With best wishes, BP Prakash Corporate Library & Info Centre Tata Consultancy Services Limited Mailto: bp.prakash(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com

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Secrets of a successful online search
by kishan gangu 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Dear Professionals, Making a few simple changes to your default settings will help your browser work more efficiently. Barbara Friedman has some great ideas for speeding up your search time and improving your viewing. In her, book Web Search Savvy   1. visit Friedman online Book @ http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=104941313&CRID=nullCRnull&O… 2. For useful tips, please visit: http://www.questianewsletter.com/newsletter/volume-1-issue-23/index.html? CRID=nullCRnull&OFFID=news20060819q#secrets (Nancy Buchanan) Gangadhareha, A. S. Infosys Technologies Ltd. Mysore. Cell# 9980087275 Mail: ermys_tmp22(a)infosys.com Dear Professionals, Making a few simple changes to your default settings will help your browser work more efficiently. Barbara Friedman has some great ideas for speeding up your search time and improving your viewing. In her, book http://www.questia.com/CM.qst?D=news20060819y Web Search Savvy 1. visit Friedman online Book @ http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=104941313&CRID=nullCRnull&OFFID=news200… http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=104941313&CRID=nullCRnull&OFFID=news200… 2. For useful tips, please visit: http://www.questianewsletter.com/newsletter/volume-1-issue-23/index.html? CRID=nullCRnull&OFFID=news20060819q#secrets http://www.questianewsletter.com/newsletter/volume-1-issue-23/index.html? CRID=nullCRnull&OFFID=news20060819q#secrets (Nancy Buchanan) Gangadhareha, A. S. Infosys Technologies Ltd. Mysore. Cell# 9980087275 Mail: ermys_tmp22(a)infosys.com http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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SALIS Workshop on Building Digital Libraries using DSpace and GSDL at Madurai
by Arunachalam Hariharan 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Dear Professionals, SALIS Madurai Chapter Organising a two day Workshop on Building Digital Libraries using DSpace and GSDL at MAdurai. The details of the workshop is given below. A.Hariharan SALIS ---------------------------------------------------- Workshop on Building Digital Libraries using DSpace and GSDL Jointly organised by Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science(SALIS), Madurai Chapter & Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Madurai Date: 27-28 Oct 2006. Venue: Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai Objectives The objective of the workshop is to provide ï§ Overview of the Metadata Standards ï§ Overview of the Open Archives Initiatives ï§ A first hand knowledge of the GSDL and DSpace ï§ Training in building digital library collection using DSpace and GSDL ï§ Training to build Institutional Repositories Coverage Digital Library, Digitization and OCR, Metadata Standards, Dublin Core, Overview of Open Access Archives and OAI-PMH, Over view of GSDL and DSpace (on windows), installation, configuration, collection building and Institutional Repositories/Archives Methodology Lectures, Presentation, Demonstration, Hands on Experience Resource Persons The workshop will be conducted by experts in the field. Target Participants: Practising Librarians and Information professionals. Registration Fee Non-Members Rs. 425 SALIS members Rs. 375 Students Rs. 250 The registration fee includes workshop kit, working lunch and tea for two days. Intending participants are requested to fill-up and send the attached form along with bank draft drawn in favour of âThiagarajar School of Managementâ, payable at Madurai, towards the registration fee. No. of Participants: Limited to 50 on first come first served basis. Last Date 14th Oct 2006 Completed registration form can be sent to: Mr. S. Sridhar Librarian & Organizing Secretary Pamban Swami Nagar, Thirupparankundram, Madurai 625 005 Phone : +91 (452) 2483099, 2484099 Email : library(a)tsm.ac.in salis_iinfo(a)yahoo.com For further information about the workshop, pl contact salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in or visit SALIS website http://autolib-india.net/salis __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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CD-Server Information
by DR.K.ADHINARAYANAN 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Dear All, Anybody having Vendor details, those who are dealing CD-Server,Videoserver,Storage network devicer for our purpose. Please send me the complete details along with e-mail id etc. The vendors also can approach directly. Thanks and regards, Dr.K.Adhinarayanan Asst Librarian, Amrita University,Coimbatore Mobile(0)9894043062 Sincerely, Dr. K. Adhinarayanan, Asst Librarian Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Deemed University,Ettimadai,Coimbatore-641105 Tel:91-422-2656422 Extn:360 & 316 Tel:Resi:91-422-2430827 Mobile:98940-43062 __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new http://in.answers.yahoo.com/

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Open Access Journals on IndianJournals.com
by Mailing List Manager 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:44:06 +0530 From: Chandrima Roy <croy(a)docdelserv.com> Hello Friends, As on date, out of 43 publications, the following are the Open Access Journals available on the platform of Indianjournals.com: 1) Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:aaijfmt <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:aaijfmt&type=home> &type=home 2) Fire Engineer http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:fe <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:fe&type=home> &type=home 3) Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijmpo <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijmpo&type=home> &type=home 4) Journal of Neonatology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jn <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jn&type=home> &type=home 5) Journal of Research, SKUAST-J http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jrskuastj <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jrskuastj&type=home > &type=home 6) The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jbvc <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jbvc&type=home> &type=home 7) Vetline http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:vl <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:vl&type=home> &type=home Hope, the same will be useful for you. Please do let us know your valuable comments in this regards. Thanks & regards Chandrima Roy Divan Enterprises B-9, Basement, "A" Block, Local Shopping Complex Naraina Vihar, Ring Road New Delhi - 110028 Tel: +91-11-25770411 Fax: +91-11-25778876 Email: croy(a)docdelserv.com croy(a)indianjournals.com <mailto:croy@indianjournals.comW> Website: http://www.docdelserv.com http://www.indianjournals.com

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Senior Marketing Professionals Required
by Mailing List Manager 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:01:15 +0530 From: Chandrima Roy <croy(a)docdelserv.com> Dear All, We are looking for some Senior Marketing Professionals for our various branches. Interested candidates may please forward their resume to: Ms. Priya Sharma at info(a)globepub.com Wish you Good Luck! Chandrima Roy Globe Publication Pvt. Ltd. B-13, IIIrd Floor, "A" Block, Local Shopping Complex Naraina Vihar, Ring Road New Delhi - 110028 Tel: +91-11-25770411 Fax: +91-11-25778876 Email: croy(a)gppl.co.in croy(a)docdelserv.com croy(a)indianjournals.com Website: http://www.globepub.com http://www.docdelserv.com http://www.indianjournals.com

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Dr. S R Ranganathan Birth Anniversary @ The Department of Lib. and Science, University of Mysore
by Mailing List Manager 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:48:24 +0100 (BST) From: vasanth raj <gooche_1981(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Sir/Madam, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore celebrated the 114th birth anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan by welcoming the new batch of students (2006-08). The program started with the lighting the lamp by the faculty members of the department. On this occasion Prof.Shalini Urs gave speech on Dr.S R Ranganathan and his seminal works in the field of Library and Information Science.Prof. Shalini Urs highlighted the Ranganathan�s �Mnemonic value� and how it helps us to introspect and retrospect to move ourselves forward. She explained that how Ranganthan incidently got into the bandwagon of Librarianship and his contribution to put India in a global map in the field of Library and Information science in the early 1930�s, 1940�s and 1950�s.She spoke about the relevance of Ranganathan�s Faceted Approach in today�s world of �Semantic Web�. Dr. N S Harinarayana spoke about the Ranganathan�s successful journey as a Library professional, his vast knowledge on Indian Philosophy. He recited the �Five Laws of Library Science�and the sequence of arrangement and significance of the 24 words of five laws�. Dr. Kaisher Nikam described the life and achievements of Ranganathan and his interest in Philosophy-Logic-Science-Mythology.She expressed the delight and the fortune of her association with M A Gopinath and Neelamegahan, who had the opportunity to work with Dr. S R Ranganathan closely. Dr M Chendrashakera explained the importance of Chain indexing and Book Selection techniques of Ranganathan in today�s world of Information explosion. Dr. Mallinath Kumbar Chairman of the department presided over the program. Ashwini and Nagashayana of third semester gave brief talk on Chronological events of Ranganathan�s Life and achievements and on Colon Classification respectively. To explore more on this visit www.flickr.com/photos/35897502@N00 ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N

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Law Journals and Old PeriodicalsAvailable
by naganarasimha shailaja 23 Aug '06

23 Aug '06

Atten: Law Librarians Dear Friends Some Law books and Periodicals are available on donation from Ms Heera Nawaz whose Parents were well known Advocates.I understand National Law School has collected some.There are some more interesting books.Those interested can contact Ms Heera Nawaz,Tel.No.25594482.Email.heera_nawaz(a)rediffmail.com.Wants to dispose as early as possible. N.Shailaja Chief Information Assistant Information Centre Deccan Herald No.75,M.G.Road Bangalore- 560 001 Email-naganarasimhas(a)yahoo.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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Steps for Installing ebooks in Mobiles
by sandeep bhavsar 22 Aug '06

22 Aug '06

Respected Sir/ Madam Thanks for your responses and request received. Outline below are broad steps of Installing ebook reader software,ebooks and accessing ebooks in mobiles. 1) Install the ebook Reader software on your mobile : Please have a look at this link http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/ProductDetailsReader52.asp (ONLY FOR DESKTOP / LAPTOPS) http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/DownloadLinuxStep1.asp FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOBILE WITH THEIR NO. FOR EX. 6600, 3230 ,9500, O2, ETC) here you will get free ebook reader software for your Mobiles and Desktops /Laptops. Take .exe f of your mobile no. on the system and then with the help of bluetooth / Infrared / Data Cable transfer this file to Mobile. Then Just run this file on your mobile that software will be automatically Install. After installing the ebook reader software. 2) Download ebooks in .prc format from http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/Search.asp?TypeSearch=Free here you will get many free ebooks in .prc format Take .exe file on your system and then with the help of bluetooth / Infrared / Data Cable transfer this file to Mobile. Just open the messge so that ebooks get stored in the mobile / reader software. Access the book from the reader software. Best Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Research and Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : Sandeep(a)vpmthane.org Mobile : 9870484626 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine Respected Sir/ Madam Thanks for your responses and request received. Outline below are broad steps of Installing ebook reader software,ebooks and accessing ebooks in mobiles. 1) Install the ebook Reader software on your mobile : Please have a look at this link http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/ProductDetailsReader52.asp http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/ProductDetailsReader52.asp (ONLY FOR DESKTOP / LAPTOPS) ht http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/DownloadLinuxStep1.asp tp://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/DownloadLinuxStep1.asp FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOBILE WITH THEIR NO. FOR EX. 6600, 3230 ,9500, O2, ETC) here you will get free ebook reader software for your Mobiles and Desktops /Laptops. Take .exe f of your mobile no. on the system and then with the help of bluetooth / Infrared / Data Cable transfer this file to Mobile. Then Just run this file on your mobile that software will be automatically Install. After installing the ebook reader software. 2) Download ebooks in .prc format from http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/Search.asp?TypeSearch=Free http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/Search.asp?TypeSearch=Free here you will get many free ebooks in .prc format Take .exe file on your system and then with the help of bluetooth / Infrared / Data Cable transfer this file to Mobile. Just open the messge so that ebooks get stored in the mobile / reader software. Access the book from the reader software. Best Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Research and Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : Compose?To=Sandeep(a)vpmthane.org Sandeep(a)vpmthane.org Mobile : 9870484626 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/pc_mag/*http://us… All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine

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SALIS Seminar on E-Resources:Effective Utilization in Academic and Special Libraries at Madurai
by Arunachalam Hariharan 22 Aug '06

22 Aug '06

zDear Professionals, SALIS is organising a seminar on 8-9th Sep at Madurai. The details are given below. Thanks A.Hariharan SALIS -------------------------------------------------- Regional Seminar on E-Resources: Effective Utilization in Academic and Special Libraries Organized by Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Madurai Chapter & K.L.N. College of Engineering, Madurai Date: 8th and 9th Sep 2006 Venue: P.G. Conference Hall K.L.N.College of Engineering, Pottapalayam â 630 611. www.klnce.edu Objectives of the Seminar The objective of the seminar is to focus the attention of working LIS professional to know about. Types of E-Resources E-Resources of Major Publishers E-Resources for Engineering Libraries Free and Fee Based E-Resources Open Access Initiatives (OAI) Consortia Models- Benefits â AICTE â INDEST, UGC-INFONET, CSIR. Building your own E-Resources Management of E-Resources through portal E-Resources based information Services Librarianâs Role in Promoting the Usage of E-Resources-Initiatives / Training Effective utilization of E-Resources Evaluation of E-Resources Storage and Preservation of E-Resources Faculty Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Chennai. Prof. A.Srimurugan, Librarian / Head - DLIS, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Mr. A.Hariharan, President, SALIS, Chennai. Dr. S. Muralidhar, Scientist âEâ Head (Library) CVRDE, DRDO, Chennai. Mr.L.Parisutharaj, Librarian, NIT, Tiruchy. Dr.J.Dominic, Librarian, Karunya Deemed University, Coimbatore. Dr.S.Suriyanarayanan, Librarian (SG), Sri Parama Kalyani College, Alwarkuruchi. Dr. K.Chinnasamy, Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Eligibility Practicing Librarians, Information Science professionals/Students and Research Scholars from science, engineering, social sciences and other disciplines. Registration / Address for Correspondence. LIS Professionals / SALIS members Rs. 250/- Library Science Students / Trainees Rs. 100/- Information to Participants: ï§ Course Kit & Working Lunch will be provided. ï§ Participation Certificate will be given. ï§ Accommodation on nominal charges can be arranged on request. ï§ Participants can register through mail, phone and confirm it through duly filled in Registration form. ï§ A special TRIP to Temple City will be arranged. The Registration fee is to be paid through DD drawn in favor of âThe Principal, K.L.N. College of Engineeringâ payable at Madurai. The Registration form with DD can be sent to: A.Joseph Anburaj Organising Secretary & Asst.Librarian K.L.N.College of Engineering, Pottapalayam â 630 611. Sivagangai District. E-Mail: josephanburaj(a)yahoo.co.in Mobile: 98421 77456 Off: 0452 â 2698971 â 973 REGISTRATION FORM Name : Designation : Name of the Institution : Address for Communication : Pin Code : Phone No Res : Off : Email : Do you want Accommodation : Yes No Payment Details DD No : Amount : Name of the Bank / Branch : Signature of the participant Last Date: 5th Sep 2006 Spot Registration will be made if seats are available Transport Arrangement: College buses will pick up the delegates at the following points at 8.30 am 1. Mattuthavani Bus Station (Near Hotel Temple city) 2. Periyar Bus Station (Near Hotel Vasantham) City buses are also available from Periyar bus station Bus route numbers 475,476,477,478,479,480,481,482. (11km from Madurai City) For more details, please visit SLAIS web site http://autolib-india.net/salis ------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi joined ISI, Kolkata
by umunshi＠insa.nic.in 22 Aug '06

22 Aug '06

Dear Professinal Colleagues, Have joined Indian Statistical Institute as Chief Librarian on 22.8.2006. Prior to my joining ISI, I have served at INSA, New Delhi for over 10 years, and at erstwhile INSDOC for number of years. During my tenure at INSA, I have had a fruitful professional innings with active support of the professional colleagues across the country and abroad. I hope to have continued active collaboration with my professional colleagues in future as well. Usha Mujoo Munshi Tel: 033-25781412; 25752105 E-mail umunshi(a)insa.nic.in (will continue to remain operational) library(a)isical.ac.in Website: www.isical.ac.in

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Name of publisherand distributersdealing with braille literature and eqipments
by prabha sharma 22 Aug '06

22 Aug '06

Dear colleagues, We would like to inform you that we wish to start a Library section for visually challenged users in our Rajasthan University Library ,Jaipur(Rajasthan)India.For that a requirment of eqipments for storage of collection and services to be provided and collection of documents (braille literature,CDs,Audio tapesetc.) are needed. We would be highly oblieged if you could refer us the names of publishers and distributers dealing in the above mentioned field. Dr. Prabha Sharma Dy.Librarian Rajasthan Univer sity Library Jaipur e-mail --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. Dear colleagues, We would like to inform you that we wish to start a Library section for visually challenged users in our Rajasthan University Library ,Jaipur(Rajasthan)India.For that a requirment of eqipments for storage of collection and services to be provided and collection of documents (braille literature,CDs,Audio tapesetc.) are needed. We would be highly oblieged if you could refer us the names of publishers and distributers dealing in the above mentioned field. Dr. Prabha Sharma Dy.Librarian Rajasthan Univer sity Library Jaipur e-mail Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40791/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailb… You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail.

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Two Year Graduate Trainee Programme in central library IIT Madras
by shashi jena 19 Aug '06

19 Aug '06

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS CHENNAI- 600 036 Invites applications for Two year Graduate Training Programme in its Central Library. A stipend of Rs. 3000/- and Rs. 3250/- per month will be given to each trainee during the first and second year respectively. Graduates holding Second Class and above in B.Lib & I. Sc. may apply. Knowledge of data processing and previous working experience in a Technical Library are desirable. Selection is through test and interview. Application forms and instructions can be downloaded from the website www.iitm.ac.in under the link training and continuing education programme. Application forms can also be obtained from the undersigned by post sending a requisition and enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope for Rs.10/- The maximum age limit is 28 years for General Category, 31 years for OBC category and 33 years for SC/ST category candidates as on 31.08.2006. Application must reach the Registrar, IIT Madras, Chennai-600 036 not later than 31.08.2006. Advt. No. IITM/R/1/ 2006 dated 03.08.2006 Application Instructions REGISTRAR __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new http://in.answers.yahoo.com/

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Looking for KM Coordinator
by Abdul Tharayil 18 Aug '06

18 Aug '06

*Interested candidates, please submit your resume in reply mail.* ** *Position: **Knowledge Coordinator* ***Exp: Maximum 4 Yrs* *Organisation : MindTree Consulting* ** ** *Job Role requirements* ** - Initiates personal contact with Knowldge community Champions and Members to generate interest in the community - Exposure to KM and Content management - Self organized and proactive - Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Ability to interact with many levels in the organization - Interfaces with Community Support team on outreach and marketing efforts (newsletters; fliers/posters) - Maintains, analyzes and reports out on previously established community metrics (activity and performance); - Minimizing duplication among Community (domain, practice, hierarchy). - Help the community solve problems and evolve over time - Assists in building/maintaining community events participation and session effectiveness - Well versed with MS office tools good knowledge of HTML ** *Desirable* ** Exposure to KM systems and processes Community building and tacit knowledge sharing Understanding content categorization and corporate taxonomy Interested candidates, please submit your resume in reply mail. Position: Knowledge Coordinator Exp: Maximum 4 Yrs Organisation : MindTree Consulting Job Role requirements Initiates personal contact with Knowldge community Champions and Members to generate interest in the community Exposure to KM and Content management Self organized and proactive Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills Ability to interact with many levels in the organization Interfaces with Community Support team on outreach and marketing efforts (newsletters; fliers/posters) Maintains, analyzes and reports out on previously established community metrics (activity and performance); Minimizing duplication among Community (domain, practice, hierarchy). Help the community solve problems and evolve over time Assists in building/maintaining community events participation and session effectiveness Well versed with MS office tools good knowledge of HTML Desirable Exposure to KM systems and processes Community building and tacit knowledge sharing Understanding content categorization and corporate taxonomy

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DRTC/ISI ICSD 2007 : Extended deadlines
by Nabonita Guha 17 Aug '06

17 Aug '06

Kindly note the extended dates for paper submission (full paper with abstract) and early bird registration. The changed dates are as follows: * Submission of full paper with abstract: September 30, 2006 * Early Bird registration: January 01, 2007 Other important dates are: * Notification of acceptance with comments: October 31, 2006 * Submission of the final papers after incorporating comments: November 30, 2006 ************************************** ICSD 2007: CALL FOR PAPERS Indian Statistical Institute Platinum Jubilee Events International Conference on SEMANTIC WEB & DIGITAL LIBRARIES (ICSD 2007) http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/icsd Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, INDIA February 21-23, 2007 Themes include: (but not limited to) * Digital Libraries * Digital Resource Organization * Technology issues in Digital Services * Design of Digital Information Services * Retrieval issues in digital environment * Standards and Specifications for Digital objects * Metadata standards, Interoperability and Crosswalks * Knowledge Organization and Ontologies * Semantic Web Technologies and Digital Libraries * Semantic Web and Information Retrieval * Architecture for Semantic Web * Technology and Semantic Web Modeling tools * Intelligent Agents in Semantic Retrieval * Semantic Portals and Semantic Web Services * Vocabulary and Taxonomy development * Tools and Techniques for managing digital repositories * Digital Resource Management Strategies * Content Development: Policies * Content Development: tools and techniques * Technology issues in Digital Services * Resource Media and formats * Multilingual Digital Libraries * Patron interaction and facilitation tools * Digital Library applications and case studies * Digital Library and Semantic Web Projects and Case Studies FORMAT The conference aims to explore the topics in themes and sub themes through tutorials, workshops, demonstrations, Invited talks and presentations. Eminent researchers and academicians will be invited to deliver theme papers and invited talks on select topics. CALL FOR PAPERS Original papers in English are invited on a theme related to those mentioned above. An international review panel will review the papers based on originality of the work, quality and relevance to the main theme of the conference. Peer reviewed and accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. The papers should follow the submission instructions that will be furnished along with acceptance note and also on the conference website. REGISTRATION * Early Bird Registration: January 01, 2006 (Last Date) Rs. 5000/- (Indian & SAARC Delegates); USD 150.00 (Foriegn Delegates other than SAARC) * After January 01, 2007: Rs. 6000/- (Indian & SAARC Delegates); USD 175.00 (Foriegn Delegates other than SAARC) * Tutorial: Rs. 1500/- (Indian & SAARC Delegates); USD 40.00 (Foriegn Delegates other than SAARC) NEWS ICSD conference brochure is now available at conference website. CONTACT & ENQUIRIES: (with CC to gmail address) Dr. A.R.D.Prasad, (Conference Convenor) Associate Professor, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 059 Karnataka, INDIA Phone: 91-80-28483002/3/4 extn no. 496 or 490 Fax : 91-80-28484265 email: icsd(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in icsd2007(a)gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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Reminder: Prof.M.A.G Lecture Series- 2006
by I.R.N.Goudar 16 Aug '06

16 Aug '06

Hello: Please note that High Tea is at 5.15 pm KARNTATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (R) Cordially invites you for Prof. M.A.Gopinath Annual Lecture Series-2006 By PROF.C.R.KARISIDDAPPA Dean, Faculty of Social Science, Professor and Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 58003 Topic INFORMATION LITERACY FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING PROF. K.S. RAGHAVAN Professor, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore will preside Date and Time : 17th August, 2006 at 5.30 PM Venue: Canara Bank School of Management, Central College Campus, Dr.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore 560001 REQUEST: Please inform your friends and colleagues. Dr.I.R.N Goudar Prof.T.D.Kemparaju President , KALA Secretary, KALA Office Bearers and Members of GC, KALA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html *************************************** Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc.,Ph.D Fulbright Scholar (University of Illinois, USA) Librarian Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 www.isibang.ac.in/library Ph:91-80-8483002/3 Fax :91-80-28484265 _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Micro Filming Work
by naganarasimha shailaja 16 Aug '06

16 Aug '06

Dear Friends I want to know if there are any good Micro Filming facility available for microfilming of news papers as per prescribed standard. Commercial organisation or institutions who can do the work on payment? Thanks N.Shailaja Chief Information Assistant Information Centre Deccan Herald No. 75 , M G Road Bangalore 560 001 Phone No. 25880545 E-Mail naganarasimhas(a)yahoo.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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Public library Helper
by Mailing List Manager 14 Aug '06

14 Aug '06

Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:32:37 +0530 From: Gangadharesha.A.S <ermys_tmp22(a)infosys.com> Dear Professionals, Good reading on public library: legal, technology, management, Policies, planning, other issues: Please visit, http://www.mei.net/~elsner/ Thanks n Regards, Gangadharesha, A. S. E&R Library, Infosys Technologies Limited, Mysore.

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A Service Framework for Libraries
by Mailing List Manager 14 Aug '06

14 Aug '06

Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:27:13 +0530 From: Gangadharesha.A.S <ermys_tmp22(a)infosys.com> Dear Professionals, As libraries continue to engage with an ever-shifting information landscape, it is apparent that their efforts would be facilitated by a shared view of how library services should be organized and surfaced in these new settings and contexts. For more detail link is like this: http://www.dlib.org/dlib/july06/lavoie/07lavoie.html Thanks n Regards, Gangadharesha, A. S. E&R Library, Infosys Technologies Limited, Mysore.

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"Winter Programme on Data Analysis in Social Sciences", November, 2006 (TISS, Mumbai)
by Puttaraj Choukimath 14 Aug '06

14 Aug '06

Dear Sir/Friend: Greetings! FYI: Centre for Reseaech Methodology, TISS, Mumbai is organising ICSSR sponsored "Winter Programme on Data Analysis in Social Sciences", November, 2006. Closing Date: 6/10/2006 Please visit: http://www.tiss.edu and look/click at programmes on the home page. For more details please contact: Dr. D. P. Singh, Coordinator, Programme on Data Analysis in Social Sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Post Box 8313, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088. Tel: 022-25563290, Ext. 653 (O) Fax : 022-25562912 Email: dpsingh(a)tiss.edu Best regrads, Puttaraj. Mr.Puttaraj, A. C. Asst. Librarian (Periodicals) SDTM Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, P.B. No.8313, Deonar, MUMBAI - 400 088 INDIA Tel: +91-22-2556 3290, Ext.285 (O) Fax: +91-22-2556 2912 Email: puttuc(a)yahoo.com, choukimath(a)tiss.edu URL: www.tiss.edu --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Dear Sir/Friend: Greetings! FYI: Centre for Reseaech Methodology, TISS , Mumbai is organising ICSSR sponsored "Winter Programme on Data Analysis in Social Sciences" , November, 2006. Closing Date: 6/10/2006 Please visit: http://www.tiss.edu http://www.tiss.edu and look/click at programmes on the home page. For more details please contact : Dr. D. P. Singh, Coordinator, Programme on Data Analysis in Social Sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Post Box 8313, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088. Tel: 022-25563290, Ext. 653 (O) Fax : 022- 25562912 E mail: mailto:dpsingh@tiss.edu dpsingh(a)tiss.edu Best regrads, Puttaraj. Mr.Puttaraj, A. C. Asst. Librarian (Periodicals) SDTM Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, P.B. No.8313, Deonar, MUMBAI - 400 088 INDIA Tel: +91-22-2556 3290, Ext.285 (O) Fax: +91-22-2556 2912 Email: mailto:puttuc@yahoo.com puttuc(a)yahoo.com , mailto:choukimath@tiss.edu choukimath(a)tiss.edu URL: http://www.tiss.edu/ www.tiss.edu Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman7/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

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SALIS Workshop on Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques-
by Arunachalam Hariharan 14 Aug '06

14 Aug '06

Dear Professionals, SALIS is organising a two days workshop at Chennai. The details are given below: Workshop on Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques Jointly Organized by Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science SALIS Chennai Chapter &Connemara Public Library, Chennai Date 9-10 Sep 2006 Time 9.00A.M to 5.30 P.M. Workshop Coordinator: Mrs.V.Sakthi Regha, MSSW, Chennai Venue: Connemara Public Library Chennai â 600 008 About the Workshop Research brings new insight into any field in which it is carried out. Library and Information Science is a growing field added with many facets of knowledge. To deepen the knowledge and to explore new things in the field, having right knowledge on research and its application is very important. Hence this workshop aims to facilitate the LIS professionals and students to carry out many researches for the development of the filed. Objectives â¢ To improve the research knowledge and skill of LIS professionals, scholars and students. â¢ To facilitate the participants to apply their research knowledge in carrying out a research â¢ To apply right tools and techniques while conducting a research â¢ To improve the quality of research in the field of LIS Course Content -Defining the Research Problem -Defining the Research Design -Sampling Design -Measurement Scales -Framing & Testing of Hypotheses -Presentation of Data -Descriptive Statistics -Inferential StatisticsReport Writing Target Participants: Library & Information Science Professionals, M.Phil and P.hD Scholars. Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for SALIS members and Rs.300 for no-members and 200 for students. Payment should be sent by DD favoring âSALISâ payable at Chennai. Registration fee includes workshop kit, working lunch, tea and snacks for 2 days Spot registration is allowed with prior intimation. Resource Persons: Dr. N.Kalai Arasi Lecturer(SG), N.K.T.College of Education, Chennai Ms.J.S.Gunavathy, Lecturer (SS), Madras School of Social Work, Chennai Methodology -Lecture -Presentation -Group Discussion -Exercise No. of Participants : Restricted to 40 only (first cum first serve basis) Fore more details of the workshop, please visit SALIS web site at http:/autolib-india.net/salis Organising Committee Members G.G.Sivakumar RMK Engineering College, Kaveripettai K. Karunairaghavan St.Peterâs Engineering College, Avadi P. Panneer Selvam Crescent Engineering College, Chennai P.Meenakshisundaram Connemara Public Library, Chennai Ms. S.Kamatchi NKT College of Education, Chennai S. Balamurugan Sakthimariamman Engg College, Chennai A. Janakiraman, Eswari Engineering College, Chennai Completed registration form can be sent to: Mr. P. Panneer Selvam Secretary, SALIS Chennai Chapter B2-Solai Apartment(opp.to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Roadv Chennai â 600 089 044-22522448, 42014772 Cell: 9841103912 salis_info(a)yahoo.com ----------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Library Trainee Vacancy at SFIMAR
by Mailing List Manager 14 Aug '06

14 Aug '06

This is a forwarded message. Do NOT jusr use the 'Reply' commAnd on your mail clients to send replies to this message. Replies are to be sent to: M F Kumbar <mfkumbar(a)rediffmail.com> Thanks for your cooperation - Moderator ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 12 Aug 2006 13:14:29 -0000 From: M F Kumbar <mfkumbar(a)rediffmail.com> � Dear All, St. Francis Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai is looking for the Trainee in Library. Qualification: MLISc or BLiSc with 1-2 years experience fair knowledge of IT applications and also knowledge about library softwares. Salary : for M.L.I.Sc candidates 5000/per Month and For BLISC candiadates 4000/per month. Interested candidates e-mail their CV to : mfkumbar(a)gmail.com or send CV to the following address within 10 days Good Luck M F Kumbar Librarian St.Francis Institute of Management and Research, Mount Poinsur, S.V.P.Road, Borivali(West), Mumbai - 400 103 Ph. No. 022 - 2891 7089 Extn. 24 Cell : 09820895577 Website : www.sfimar.org

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