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How to remain competitive in the era of Google, Amazon and ITunes
by Sukhdev Singh 02 Feb '06

02 Feb '06

Dear Friends, To remain competitive in the era of Google, Amazon and ITunes, we needto improve our bibliographic services in the following aspects: I. Enhancing Search and Retrieval-Provide users with direct access to item-Provide recommender features Support customization/personalization-Offer alternative actions for failed or suspect searches-Offer better navigation of large sets of search results-Deliver bibliographic services where the users are-Provide relevance ranking and leverage full-text-Provide better searching for non-roman materials II. Rearchitecting the OPAC-Create a single catalog interface for all of UC-Support searching across the entire bibliographic information space III. Adopting New Cataloging Practices-Rearchitect cataloging workflow-Select the appropriate metadata scheme-Manually enrich metadata in important areas-Automate metadata creation This is what Bibliographic Services Task Force (BSTF) [1] - TheUNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA LIBRARIES - has recommended. http://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/sopag/BSTF/Final.pdf --Sukhdev Singh, NIChttp://openmed.nic.in

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OpenDOAR - the Directory of Open Access Repositories (fwd)
by Shyam Prasad pujar 01 Feb '06

01 Feb '06

** Sorry for duplicate postings, if any ** ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 07:51:18 -0500 From: Terry Kuny <terry(a)kuny.ca> To: DIGLIB <diglib(a)infoserv.inist.fr> Subject: [DIGLIB] OpenDOAR - the Directory of Open Access Repositories Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:01:37 +0100 From: Sebastian Wolf <sebastian.wolf(a)uni-bielefeld.de> Apologies for Cross-Posting Dear Colleagues, OpenDOAR - the Directory of Open Access Repositories - is pleased to announce the release of its primary listing of open access archives, available from http://www.opendoar.org Each of the repositories listed in OpenDOAR have been visited by project staff to check the information that is gathered. This in- depth approach gives a quality-controlled list of repository features. In addition, while reviewing these archives, project staff are building a picture of the world-wide development of open access repositories, noting new features and directions. This information is being analysed to create the next version of the listing, with further information and categories being noted for each repository. In the meantime, the newly released list will continue to grow as new repositories are added. The Press Release on this development is available from this link: http://www.opendoar.org/documents/OpenDOAR_Press_Release_Jan06.pdf * * * OpenDOAR is a joint collaboration between the University of Nottingham in the UK and Lund University in Sweden. Both institutions are active in open access initiatives. Lund operates the Directory of Open Access Journals (www.DOAJ.org) which is known throughout the world. Nottingham leads SHERPA, and runs the SHERPA/RoMEO database, which is used worldwide as a reference for publisher's copyright policies. Staff at Lund University Libraries have created the initial OpenDOAR technical set-up and carried out repository review and classification. OpenDOAR builds on open access work done by other researchers and projects to record and list repositories. Among others, thanks go to the Public Knowledge Project, and the universities of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Southampton. OpenDOAR is jointly funded by four agencies, led by the international Open Society Institute (OSI). The UK higher education funding committee, JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) has provided support, along with funding from the UK-based Consortium of Research Libraries (CURL) and from SPARCEurope - an alliance of European research libraries, library organisations, and research institutions. Bill Hubbard SHERPA Manager Information Services King's Meadow Campus University of Nottingham Lenton Lane Nottingham NG7 2NA UK Email: bill.hubbard(a)opendoar.org Phone: +44 (0) 115 846 7657 Fax: +44 (0) 115 846 8244 Lars Bj�rnshauge Director of Libraries Lund University Libraries Box 134 S 221 00 Lund, Sweden Email: lars.bjornshauge(a)lub.lu.se Phone: +46 (0) 46 222 9203 Fax: +46 (0) 46 222 3682 Regards, S.M. Pujar Asst Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai

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ETD 2006- Travel Grants
by shalini＠vidyanidhi.org.in 01 Feb '06

01 Feb '06

Dear friends, Funding opportunity for professionals involved in ETD initiative in India to attend ETD 2006Best Shalini Dr. Shalini R. Urs Member, Board of Directors NDLTD -------- This message is being cross-posted. Please excuse duplications The 9th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations Quebec City, Quebec, Canada June 7 - 10, 2006 Travel Grants The ETD 2006 symposium believes it is important that delegates from all nations have an opportunity to attend the conference. The ETD 2006 Travel Grant Program is designed to support individuals from developing countries to do so. Travel Grants may be provided for travel and/or lodging, and/or conference fees. The Travel Grants are not intended to cover the full cost of attending the Conference. Final decisions about Travel Grants awards are the responsibility of the Organizing Committee. For further information see the conference website: http://www6.bibl.ulaval.ca:8080/etd2006/pages/trav.jsf <http://www6.bibl.ulaval.ca:8080/etd2006/pages/trav.jsf> Sharon Reeves Manager, Theses Canada Gestionnaire, Thèses Canada Library and Archives Canada Bibliothèque et Archives Canada 819-994-6882 sharon.reeves(a)lac-bac.gc.ca

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fyi: Seminar CS for Digital Age Libraries, 11.02.2006, Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Mumbai
by Puttaraj Choukimath 31 Jan '06

31 Jan '06

Dear all, Greetings. fyi: Best wishes, Puttaraj. SREE NARAYANA GURU COLLEGE OF COMMERCE NAAC ACCREDITED AND UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI AFFILIATED ORGANISES SEMINAR ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR DIGITAL AGE LIBRARIES Saturday, February 11, 2006 Mr. Sangaraj Hosamani Dr. Ravindran Karathadi Librarian & Convener Principal VENUE : LIBRARY SREE NARAYANA GURU COLLEGE OF COMMERCE P.L. LOKHANDE MARG, CHEMBUR, MUMBAI- 400 089 Tel: 2528 0926, 2522 8018 Fax: 2527 6084 E-mail: ictwizard(a)sify.com ABOUT US: Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce situated in the central suburbs of Chembur was established in the year 1986 by the members of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti, an educational and charitable trust formed by devotees of Sree Narayana Guru, the legendary saint from Kerala to perpetuate his memory. The main objectives of the college is based on Sree Narayana Guru's principles i.e., to provide opportunities of higher education to children of backward and underprivileged strata of society without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion and language. The college enrolls students for the studies leading to the three years integrated course of B.Com. Degree. The college also runs an Advanced Computer Technology Course for its junior and degree students at a subsidized fee. In 2004 the college was accredited by NAAC with grade 'B'. The College is moving a step ahead to enhance the standard, quality and excellence in the field of higher education and has planned to organize a seminar on "Communication Skills for Digital Age Libraries" to bring more efficiency in the functioning of libraries. LIBRARY, THE SOUL OF COLLEGE: The library over here has a well-stocked collection in Commerce, allied Disciplines and books in various other vistas of knowledge. The library also procures leading journals, periodicals and newspapers. Perspective plans are to convert the present library into a digital library to impart better and effective services to users. NEED OF THE SEMINAR: Communication is an important aspect for the survival and growth of an individual as well as an organization. Effective communication paves way for good inter-personal relationship. Several studies have been conducted not only on this topic but also to track the barriers of communication. The root cause of a problem within an organization is due to the lack of effective communication and therefore to improve the working atmosphere, one has to adapt oneself to the changing modes of the society and develop the needed skills from time to time so as to communicate effectively. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT's) are responsible for the emergence of Digital Technological revolution and this has brought before us the Digital Age. Libraries, like any other organizations, necessitates to adapt the applications of digital technology to provide more faster and efficient services to the users and hence, it has become the need to inculcate effective communication skills along with core competencies to cope up with the emerging trends for enhanced and effective communication in the libraries along with manpower. Our initiative in organizing this seminar on "Communication Skills for Digital Age Libraries" is an endeavor to contribute our efforts towards the enhancement and needs of the library fraternity. We sincerely hope, that the outputs of the seminar would be instrumental in building up the required communication and core competency skills to communicate effectively in the digital environment. PARTICIPANTS: Librarians, Teachers, Research Scholars, Students of library schools and also for others interested in the theme. RULES FOR PARTICIPATION: a) A registration fee of Rs. 50/- per participant should be paid through Cash/Demand draft in favour of "Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Mumbai". b) No TA/DA will be paid. c) Participation Certificate will be awarded to all participants. PROGRAMME COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR DIGITAL AGE LIBRARIES 1.00 pm - 6.00 pm 1.00-1.30 pm Registration 1.30-2.00 pm Inauguration SESSION 2.00-2.30 pm Communication Process in Libraries: Present trends and Perspectives 2.30-3.00 pm Importance of adapting communication skills 3.00-3.30 pm Importance of syntax and pronunciation in communication 3.30-3.45 pm TEA 3.45-4.15 pm Role of etiquette and manners in communication 4.15-4.45 pm Communicating in digital environment 4.45-5.15 pm Communication as a tool in keeping Interpersonal relations PANEL DISCUSSION 5.15-5.45pm Need of CEP's for Library professionals 5.45-6.00 pm CONCLUSION Organisers reserves the right to modify any part of the programme under any unavoidable circumstances 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 --------------------------------- What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos Dear all, Greetings. fyi: Best wishes, Puttaraj. SREE NARAYANA GURU COLLEGE OF COMMERCE NAAC ACCREDITED AND UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI AFFILIATED ORGANISES SEMINAR ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR DIGITAL AGE LIBRARIES Saturday, February 11, 2006 Mr. Sangaraj Hosamani Dr. Ravindran Karathadi Librarian & Convener Principal VENUE : LIBRARY SREE NARAYANA GURU COLLEGE OF COMMERCE P.L. LOKHANDE MARG, CHEMBUR, MUMBAI- 400 089 Tel: 2528 0926, 2522 8018 Fax: 2527 6084 E-mail: ictwizard(a)sify.com ABOUT US: Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce situated in the central suburbs of Chembur was established in the year 1986 by the members of Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti, an educational and charitable trust formed by devotees of Sree Narayana Guru, the legendary saint from Kerala to perpetuate his memory. The main objectives of the college is based on Sree Narayana Guru's principles i.e., to provide opportunities of higher education to children of backward and underprivileged strata of society without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion and language. The college enrolls students for the studies leading to the three years integrated course of B.Com. Degree. The college also runs an Advanced Computer Technology Course for its junior and degree students at a subsidized fee. In 2004 the college was accredited by NAAC with grade 'B'. The College is moving a step ahead to enhance the standard, quality and excellence in the field of higher education and has planned to organize a seminar on "Communication Skills for Digital Age Libraries" to bring more efficiency in the functioning of libraries. LIBRARY, THE SOUL OF COLLEGE: The library over here has a well-stocked collection in Commerce, allied Disciplines and books in various other vistas of knowledge. The library also procures leading journals, periodicals and newspapers. Perspective plans are to convert the present library into a digital library to impart better and effective services to users. NEED OF THE SEMINAR: Communication is an important aspect for the survival and growth of an individual as well as an organization. Effective communication paves way for good inter-personal relationship. Several studies have been conducted not only on this topic but also to track the barriers of communication. The root cause of a problem within an organization is due to the lack of effective communication and therefore to improve the working atmosphere, one has to adapt oneself to the changing modes of the society and develop the needed skills from time to time so as to communicate effectively. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT's) are responsible for the emergence of Digital Technological revolution and this has brought before us the Digital Age. Libraries, like any other organizations, necessitates to adapt the applications of digital technology to provide more faster and efficient services to the users and hence, it has become the need to inculcate effective communication skills along with core competencies to cope up with the emerging trends for enhanced and effective communication in the libraries along with manpower. Our initiative in organizing this seminar on "Communication Skills for Digital Age Libraries" is an endeavor to contribute our efforts towards the enhancement and needs of the library fraternity. We sincerely hope, that the outputs of the seminar would be instrumental in building up the required communication and core competency skills to communicate effectively in the digital environment. PARTICIPANTS: Librarians, Teachers, Research Scholars, Students of library schools and also for others interested in the theme. RULES FOR PARTICIPATION: a) A registration fee of Rs. 50/- per participant should be paid through Cash/Demand draft in favour of "Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Mumbai". b) No TA/DA will be paid. c) Participation Certificate will be awarded to all participants. PROGRAMME COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR DIGITAL AGE LIBRARIES 1.00 pm - 6.00 pm 1.00-1.30 pm Registration 1.30-2.00 pm Inauguration SESSION 2.00-2.30 pm Communication Process in Libraries: Present trends and Perspectives 2.30-3.00 pm Importance of adapting communication skills 3.00-3.30 pm Importance of syntax and pronunciation in communication 3.30-3.45 pm TEA 3.45-4.15 pm Role of etiquette and manners in communication 4.15-4.45 pm Communicating in digital environment 4.45-5.15 pm Communication as a tool in keeping Interpersonal relations PANEL DISCUSSION 5.15-5.45pm Need of CEP's for Library professionals 5.45-6.00 pm CONCLUSION Organisers reserves the right to modify any part of the programme under any unavoidable circumstances 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 What are the most popular cars? Find out at http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=38382/_ylc=X3oDMTEzNWFva2Y2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlY… Yahoo! Autos

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InfoWatch- January 2006
by M.R Lalitha 31 Jan '06

31 Jan '06

Dear LIS-Forum member, The January 2006 issue of InfoWatch is now online, bringing you the details of new Internet sites related to Science and Engineering. You can access the complete issue on the NCSI Web server at the URL : http://www.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/infowatch/iw.php You will also find earlier issues of InfoWatch here. For your convenience, the table of contents is given below. If you wish to be on the mailing list of InfoWatch to receive the complete issue by e-mail, let us know. Also mention your format preference - html or text. Regards -Lalitha M.R (lalitha(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ InfoWatch Tracking Networked Scientific Information Sources and Services (An electronic update service brought to you by NCSI) January 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In This Issue: 1. 12manage - Management, methods, models and theory 2. AC/UNU Millennium Project - Global Challenges Facing Humanity: Challenges in science and technology 3. Best freeware downloads [System utilities and tips] 4. ChemAxon's free academic package 5. Chemistry of Isaac Newton [A website for Newton's alchemical work] 6. DataSheet4U.com [A free electronic engineering tool] 7. DrugBank database [A bioinformatics and cheminformatics resource] 8. Earth Science World ImageBank [Geoscience images by American Geological Institute] 9. Flash animations for physics 10. MATLAB central file exchange 11. Nanotechnology Whitepaper library 12. NOAA Paleoclimatology [Study of past climate for the understanding of environmental variability] 13. OAses - The open access toolbar 14. Problem solving with Computational Infrastructure for Operations Research (COIN) [An open source project for optimization software by IBM] 15. Softpedia - Free downloads encyclopedia 16. Sol-Gel gateway [A interdisciplinary resource for scientists and engineers] 17. Study skills online - An electronic guide to some of the best ways to study 18. Towards Best Practices (TBP) - Best practices in biocomplexity and sustainability 19. TutorialsWeb.com [Tutorials for professionals] 20. Windows memory diagnostic [A tool by Microsoft] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About InfoWatch : InfoWatch is a monthly electronic newsletter, brought out by the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012, INDIA. Information in the newsletter is collected and verified by NCSI staff.The newsletter aims to raise awareness of new sources of information on the Internet, particularly those which are relevant for higher education and research. Some items may be of relevance only to the IISc community.Resources reported here have been taken from various discussion lists and other network tools and no special claims are made for accuracy or originality. Most of the sources cited in the newsletter were checked at the time of publication, however it is possible that some of the resources are no longer available. We welcome comments about the newsletter and suggestions for resources to be featured. Please e-mail your comments to Infowatch editors: Ms. K. Thulasi (thulasi(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) & Ms. M. R. Lalitha (lalitha(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Training on "Biomedical Information Retrieval"
by Sukhdev Singh 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Rekha Gupta" <g.rekha(a)nic.in>To: indmedtraining(a)yahoogroups.comDate: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:30:09 -0000Subject: Training on "Biomedical Information Retrieval"Dear Friends, As you are already aware that the Indian Medlars Centre (IMC), NIC,New Delhi is conducting a 4 day-training programme on "BiomedicalInformation Retrieval" in February 2006 (21st-24th). This programmewould cover searching of Internet biomedical resources including NLMGateway and PubMED. In addition this would also include searchingIMC's databases - IndMED, medIND and OpenMED Archive. There is no course fee and it includes lunch, tea and all coursematerial (plus free Internet access during practise sessions).However, we wont be able to arrange accomadation as NIC, New Delhidoes not have a guest house attached with it. Nominations from private medical institutions (excluding drugcompanies) and clinicians, academicians and researchers are welcometo participate in this programme. Please remember there would be nocourse fee charged for this programme. To get more details and todownload the nomination form please visit the following TRAININGlink on our homepage http://indmed.nic.in For more clarfications you are welcome to contact me. Rekha Gupta,Course-CoordinatorPh: 011-24362359/011-24305533email: g.rekha(a)nic.in

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Dr. K.M. Haneefa joined T.K.M. College of Engineering, Kollam as its Librarian
by NIKHIL EYEROOR 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

Dear All, It gives me immense pleasure to inform all LIS professionals that Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K, has joined at T.K.M. College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala as its Librarian. Dr. Haneefa holds BSc., PGDCA, MLISc, PhD., and awarded JRF and Lectureship from UGC in 1999. He worked with NIT Calicut, IISR Calicut and Calicut University. He has successfully completed the Library Automation project of Indian Institute of Spices Research Library and involved in setting up of the state-of-the-art IT infrastructure in IISR Library. He has published few research papers in professional journals and participated and presented papers in many national and international conferences. Dr. Haneefa can be reached at hanee4u(a)gmail.com and haneefcalicut(a)yahoo.com -- NIKHIL EYEROOR LIBRARIAN, P.A.AZIZ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY KARAKULAM , TRIVANDRUM, PIN: 695 564 MOB: 09447515691

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Removal tool for the virus W32.Blackmal@mm
by Thapar, Amit 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

Removal Tool For Virus You may get Removal tool at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blackmal@mm.rem… from symantec for the virus W32.Blackmal@mm which is circulating nowadays. You may download this antivirus from Symantec & run it on your computer and keep updating your antivirus tools. amit@niper Removal Tool For Virus You may get Removal tool at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blackmal@mm.rem… http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blackmal@mm.rem… from symantec for the virus mailto:W32.Blackmal@mm W32.Blackmal@mm which is circulating nowadays. You may download this antivirus from Symantec & run it on your computer and keep updating your antivirus tools. mailto:amit@niper amit@niper

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Alternative Funding Model for Libraries in Pakistan
by Bhojaraju G 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 1. REVIEWS: Of treasure troves of knowledge From: HAMEED AHMED librarianthinktank(a)yahoo.com Hear we have the essence of the hard work done by Dr.Khalid Mehmood "Alternative Funding Model for Libraries in Pakistan". It is a well-researched book with a staggering range of references. The book review is available at:- http://www.dawn.com/weekly/books/books.htm http://www.dawn.com/weekly/books/books10.htm The book is essentially organized as an academic research work comprising the key elements of background, review of related literature, methodology, analysis of data and model for libraries. Half of the book comprises appendices including a structured questionnaire. Figures and tables are also provided to drive the point home. Hameed Ahmed Librarian,SHRDC Thanks and Regards Bhojaraju G Knowledge Management Practice ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** GCI Solutions (SEI CMM Level 4 Company), 31 Grape Garden, 17th H Main, Kormangala, 6th Block, Bangalore - 560 095.INDIA. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "KM Cyberary": http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html KM-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- 1. REVIEWS: Of treasure troves of knowledge From: HAMEED AHMED mailto:librarianthinktank@yahoo.com librarianthinktank(a)yahoo.com Hear we have the essence of the hard work done by Dr.Khalid Mehmood "Alternative Funding Model for Libraries in Pakistan". It is a well-researched book with a staggering range of references. The book review is available at:- http://www.dawn.com/weekly/books/books.htm http://www.dawn.com/weekly/books/books.htm http://www.dawn.com/weekly/books/books10.htm http://www.dawn.com/weekly/books/books10.htm The book is essentially organized as an academic research work comprising the key elements of background, review of related literature, methodology, analysis of data and model for libraries. Half of the book comprises appendices including a structured questionnaire. Figures and tables are also provided to drive the point home. Hameed Ahmed Librarian,SHRDC Thanks and Regards Bhojaraju G Knowledge Management Practice ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** GCI Solutions (SEI CMM Level 4 Company), 31 Grape Garden, 17th H Main, Kormangala, 6th Block, Bangalore - 560 095.INDIA. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "KM Cyberary": http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html KM-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/

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WHY CV GETS INTO THE DUSTBINS
by Suresh Kumar Tejomurtula 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

Dear Student Friends, Please Visit the following LINK, which describes why the CV are often gets into the "dustbin" rather than a "Circular filing cabinet". http://newsweaver.ie/recruitireland/e_article000494356.cfm?x=b6hmJNb,b3QKVD… I too like to have any news and articles which help me enhance my thoughts and my career. "Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success." ------ NAREN Regards Tejomurtula Suresh Kumar(Final Student) Dept. Library Information Science Andhra University Visakhapatnam Dear Student Friends, Please Visit the following LINK, which describes why the CV are often gets into the "dustbin" rather than a "Circular filing cabinet". http://newsweaver.ie/recruitireland/e_article000494356.cfm?x=b6hmJNb,b3QKVD… http://newsweaver.ie/recruitireland/e_article000494356.cfm?x=b6hmJNb,b3QKVD… I too like to have any news and articles which help me enhance my thoughts and my career. "Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success." ------ NAREN Regards Tejomurtula Suresh Kumar(Final Student) Dept. Library Information Science Andhra University Visakhapatnam

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Lecture on Communication Skills for the 21st Century Librarians
by Gowri Ravindranth 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

Dear Friends: You are invited for the Subject program. Program details as follows: The Madras Library Association (MALA) & Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Cordially invite you to a lecture by Commodore S. Shekhar on Communication Skills for the 21 st Century Librarians at 6.00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2006 Venue: Tata Consultancy Services Limited, No.1 Jawaharlal Nehru Road 100 feet Road, Vadapalani, Chennai The Programme 5.30 p.m. Tea 5.55 p.m. Welcome address and introduction of the speaker by Dr. A. Amudavalli, President, MALA 6.00 p.m. Talk by Commodore Shekhar 6.40 p.m. Q & A 6.55 p.m. Vote of Thanks by Ms. Githanjali Chandrasekhar, Branch Head, Library and Information Services, TCS. ^^^^^^^^^ Commodore S Shekhar Commodore S Shekhar is a Graduate of the National Defence Academy, Kharakvasla on completion of which he was awarded the prestigious Telescope for being the Best All Round Naval Cadet of his course. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1964. He has completed his Engineering Degree from the Naval Engineering College , Lonavala, and Post Graduation in Weapons System Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School , Jamnagar . He volunteered for Submarine service, and underwent specialist training at the Submarine Training School , Vladivostok . He is also a graduate of the National Defence College , New Delhi from which he was awarded the Master of Defence Science degree from the Allahabad University . After a distinguished career in the Indian Navy, Commodore Shekhar has conducted leadership workshops, seminars and group discussions to officers of the Indian Navy, Defence Training Academy , Academics at the refresher course programs in the University of Madras and foundation course students at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Southern Regional Centre. He also conducts soft skills workshops for leading corporates in India . Looking forward to see you on 4th Feb. With best wishes, L. R. Gowri Secretary, MALA

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Health Economics, Policy and Law - now available free online
by pradip umdale 29 Jan '06

29 Jan '06

Dear Professionals First issue of Health Economics, Policy and Law by cambridge is now available free online. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?jid=HEP&volumeId=1&issueI… Pradeepkumar M Umdale Proj Asst. National Chemical Laboratory Information Division/ Library Pashan Rd., Pune- 411 008 Ph.No.91-20-25902031/25902038 --------------------------------- Jiyo cricket on Yahoo! India cricket Dear Professionals First issue of Health Economics, Policy and Law by cambridge is now available free online. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?jid=HEP&volumeId=1&issueI… http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?jid=HEP&volumeId=1&issueI… Pradeepkumar M Umdale Proj Asst. National Chemical Laboratory Information Division/ Library Pashan Rd., Pune- 411 008 Ph.No.91-20-25902031/25902038 Jiyo cricket on http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/mailcricket/*http://in.sports.yahoo.com/cric… Yahoo! India cricket

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Technical Apprentices are required at NRSA Hyderabad
by ishwar bandi 28 Jan '06

28 Jan '06

All fresh professionals, There is a opportunity to start your career National Remote Sensing Agency (An Autonomous Organising Under Department of Space, Govt. Of India) Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500037 Requires Graduate And Technical Apprentices Applications are invited for selection of Graduate/ Technician/ DCCP Apprentices, under the Apprentice Act 1961 (as amended from time to time) Graduate Apprentices Qualifications: First Class Bachelor's Degree Engineering/ Technology in the concerned disciplines. (Stipend: Rs. 5000/- per month) Discipline No. of positions available (a) Library Science (M.Lib.Sc) 02 For full details kindly visit NRSA website - www.nrsa.gov.in / Andhra Prabha Daily. Applications completed in all respects should reach the Admin Officer (R&R), National Remote Sensing Agency, Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500 037 within 20 days by Ordinary Post from the date of release of this advertisement. The applications should be sent in a cover superscribed "Applications for Graduate/ Technician Apprenticeship Training (Discipline:......) Advt. No. NRSA.A.06/2006 Sincerely Ishwar Bandi ********************************** Mr.Ishappa Bandi Librarian Don Bosco Institute of Technology Premier Automobile Road Kurla(w),Mumbai-400 070 Phone:022-25040508 Ext:117 www.donboscoit.ac.in icbandi(a)yahoo.co.in --------------------------------- Jiyo cricket on Yahoo! India cricket All fresh professionals, There is a opportunity to start your career National Remote Sensing Agency (An Autonomous Organising Under Department of Space, Govt. Of India) Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500037 Requires Graduate And Technical Apprentices Applications are invited for selection of Graduate/ Technician/ DCCP Apprentices, under the Apprentice Act 1961 (as amended from time to time) Graduate Apprentices Qualifications: First Class Bachelor's Degree Engineering/ Technology in the concerned disciplines. (Stipend: Rs. 5000/- per month) Discipline No. of positions available (a) Library Science (M.Lib.Sc) 02 For full details kindly visit NRSA website - http://www.nrsa.gov.in/ www.nrsa.gov.in / Andhra Prabha Daily. Applications completed in all respects should reach the Admin Officer (R&R), National Remote Sensing Agency, Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500 037 within 20 days by Ordinary Post from the date of release of this advertisement. The applications should be sent in a cover superscribed "Applications for Graduate/ Technician Apprenticeship Training (Discipline:......) Advt. No. NRSA.A.06/2006 Sincerely Ishwar Bandi ********************************** Mr.Ishappa Bandi Librarian Don Bosco Institute of Technology Premier Automobile Road Kurla(w),Mumbai-400 070 Phone:022-25040508 Ext:117 http://www.donboscoit.ac.in/ www.donboscoit.ac.in mailto:icbandi@yahoo.co.in icbandi(a)yahoo.co.in mailto:i@rediffmail.com Jiyo cricket on http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/mailcricket/*http://in.sports.yahoo.com/cric… Yahoo! India cricket

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Open Access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 28 Jan '06

28 Jan '06

Dear Friends: Please visit http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue45/vanderkuil/ and read " A Recipe for Cream of Science: Special Content Recruitment for Dutch Institutional Repositories" by Martin Feijen and Annemiek van der Kuil. This is the kind of thing Indian librarians should do! Best wishes. Subbiah Arunachalam Dear Friends: Please visit http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue45/vanderkuil/ http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue45/vanderkuil/ and read " A Recipe for Cream of Science: Special Content Recruitment for Dutch Institutional Repositories" by http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue45/vanderkuil/#author1 Martin Feijen and http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue45/vanderkuil/#author2 Annemiek van der Kuil . This is the kind of thing Indian librarians should do! Best wishes. Subbiah Arunachalam

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India can learn from OA initiatives in The Netherlands
by Subbiah Arunachalam 28 Jan '06

28 Jan '06

Friends: The Netherlands is in the forefront of Open Access. I append here two news stories. One is about DARENET and Cream of Science and the other about NARCIS. The Dutch are very conscious about making their scientific output reach the widest possible audience and to showcase the best of Dutch science. We in India can learn from the Dutch example. We can showcase our best work - for example by creating an archive of full text papers of the Fellows of the major Academies (such as INSA, IASc), the equivalent of the Dutch Cream of Science. We can create a network of distributed institutional archives. Many studies have shown that papers available on OA archives are cited far more often than papers available only through toll-access journals. Subbiah Arunachalam DAREnet Worldwide access to Dutch academic research results. DAREnet gives free access to academic research output in the Netherlands. It is accessible from home and anywhere else on the planet. Read more about DAREnet ... The top of the bill, the cream on the cake, can be found through Cream of Science. The publications of over 200 top scientists in the Netherlands can be found here. Read more about Cream of Science ... As of December 2005 DAREnet harvests 60,000 digital records from the Institutional repositories of sixteen institutes. Read more about repositories ... DARE: a new, rapid form of communication academic research results DAREnet is the network of Digital Academic REpositories. It is a result of the national DARE programme involving all Dutch universities and several academic and research organisations as well. Its aim is to coordinate and stimulate a network of Dutch repositories (= digital 'treasure chests' ) containing academic research information. It thus enhances the accessibility to and visibility of this information, both national as international. DARE is a national initiative coordinated by the SURF Foundation. Read more about DARE ... Launch of NARCIS, gateway to Dutch research The Dutch DARE project has launched NARCIS (National Academic Research and Collaborations Information System). From today's announcement: The DARE project NARCIS (National Academic Research and Collaborations Information System) has recently lauched the beta version of its website; the gateway to Dutch scientific research information. NARCIS offers central access to Dutch research information. Information produced by Dutch universities, research institutes, KNAW and NWO is gathered and searchable here. In addition NARCIS is the entry par excellence for scientists, policy makers, intermediary organisations, journalists and the public for obtaining a survey on ongoing research in the Netherlands. The NARCIS website uses (among others) these information resources: [1] information from the digital academic repositories (DARE), [2] the Dutch Research Database (NOD), [3] public information from university METIS systems, [4] research information from NWO, [5] news sites from academic and research institutes, [6] information from outside universities through intelligent harvesting), [7] datasets. NARCIS offers research information in the broadest sense of the word and has therefore a wider focus than DAREnet has. Searching for material that is directly available when found, DAREnet is the place to be. Searching for information about research, researchers or (ongoing) research projects NARCIS gives insight without having to know in with information source to look. When full content results are available, NARCIS links through to the publication. Because NARCIS and DAREnet have similar functionalities, the two services might be combined in the future. Friends: The Netherlands is in the forefront of Open Access. I append here two news stories. One is about DARENET and Cream of Science and the other about NARCIS. The Dutch are very conscious about making their scientific output reach the widest possible audience and to showcase the best of Dutch science. We in India can learn from the Dutch example. We can showcase our best work - for example by creating an archive of full text papers of the Fellows of the major Academies (such as INSA, IASc), the equivalent of the Dutch Cream of Science. We can create a network of distributed institutional archives. Many studies have shown that papers available on OA archives are cited far more often than papers available only through toll-access journals. Subbiah Arunachalam DAREnet Worldwide access to Dutch academic research results. DAREnet gives free access to academic research output in the Netherlands. It is accessible from home and anywhere else on the planet. http://www.darenet.nl/page/language.view/dare.darenet Read more about DAREnet ... The top of the bill, the cream on the cake, can be found through Cream of Science. The publications of over 200 top scientists in the Netherlands can be found here. http://www.darenet.nl/page/language.view/keur.page Read more about Cream of Science ... As of December 2005 DAREnet harvests 60,000 digital records from the Institutional repositories of sixteen institutes. http://www.darenet.nl/page/language.view/repositories Read more about repositories ... http://www.darenet.nl/image.view/DAREtodream DARE: a new, rapid form of communication academic research results DAREnet is the network of Digital Academic REpositories. It is a result of the national DARE programme involving all Dutch universities and several academic and research organisations as well. Its aim is to coordinate and stimulate a network of Dutch repositories (= digital treasure chests ) containing academic research information. It thus enhances the accessibility to and visibility of this information, both national as international. DARE is a national initiative coordinated by the http://www.surf.nl/en/ SURF Foundation. http://www.darenet.nl/page/language.view/repositories Read more about DARE ... Launch of NARCIS, gateway to Dutch research The Dutch http://www.darenet.nl/en/ DARE project has launched http://www.narcis.info/narcis/?language=en NARCIS (National Academic Research and Collaborations Information System). From today's http://www.surf.nl/en/actueel/index2.php?oid=54 announcement : The DARE project NARCIS (National Academic Research and Collaborations Information System) has recently lauched the beta version of its website; the gateway to Dutch scientific research information. NARCIS offers central access to Dutch research information. Information produced by Dutch universities, research institutes, KNAW and NWO is gathered and searchable here. In addition NARCIS is the entry par excellence for scientists, policy makers, intermediary organisations, journalists and the public for obtaining a survey on ongoing research in the Netherlands. The NARCIS website uses (among others) these information resources: [1] information from the digital academic repositories ( http://www.darenet.nl/en/page/language.view/home DARE ), [2] the Dutch Research Database ( http://www.onderzoekinformatie.nl/en/oi/nod/ NOD ), [3] public information from university METIS systems, [4] research information from http://www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/SPPD_5R2QE7_Eng NWO , [5] news sites from academic and research institutes, [6] information from outside universities through intelligent harvesting), [7] datasets. NARCIS offers research information in the broadest sense of the word and has therefore a wider focus than DAREnet has. Searching for material that is directly available when found, DAREnet is the place to be. Searching for information about research, researchers or (ongoing) research projects NARCIS gives insight without having to know in with information source to look. When full content results are available, NARCIS links through to the publication. Because NARCIS and DAREnet have similar functionalities, the two services might be combined in the future.

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UN supports Negroponte's project
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

UN lends backing to the $100 laptop The United Nations will lend its support to a project which aims to ship inexpensive laptops to children worldwide. Kemal Dervis, head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), will sign a memorandum of understanding Saturday with Nicholas Negroponte, chairman of One Laptop per Child, on the $100 laptop project, at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. The programme aims to ship 1 million units by the end of next year to sell to governments at cost for distribution to school children and teachers. UNDP will work with Negroponte's organisation to deliver 'technology and resources to targeted schools in the least developed countries,' the UN agency said in a statement. The aim is to have governments or donors buy the laptops and give full ownership to the children. Negroponte, who is also chairman of the MIT Media Lab, has said he expects to sell 1 million of them to Brazil, Thailand, Egypt and N igeria. The laptop will run on an open-source operating system. Its colour will be lime green, with a yellow hand crank, to make them appealing to children and to fend off thieves. Mercury News / AP, January 26, 2006 [A] UN lends backing to the $100 laptop The United Nations will lend its support to a project which aims to ship inexpensive laptops to children worldwide. Kemal Dervis, head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), will sign a memorandum of understanding Saturday with Nicholas Negroponte, chairman of One Laptop per Child, on the $100 laptop project, at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. The programme aims to ship 1 million units by the end of next year to sell to governments at cost for distribution to school children and teachers. UNDP will work with Negroponte's organisation to deliver 'technology and resources to targeted schools in the least developed countries,' the UN agency said in a statement. The aim is to have governments or donors buy the laptops and give full ownership to the children. Negroponte, who is also chairman of the MIT Media Lab, has said he expects to sell 1 million of them to Brazil, Thailand, Egypt and N igeria. The laptop will run on an open-source operating system. Its colour will be lime green, with a yellow hand crank, to make them appealing to children and to fend off thieves. http://unu-merit.nl/ictweekly/ref.php?nid=2494 Mercury News / AP , January 26, 2006

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Sad News
by K.R. Mulla 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

Hoo God????????????? I shocked to know the sudden and untimely demise of Dr. V S Cholin. I pray Allmighty to give strength to his family members to bear this great loss. I request all of you to join me in my prayers for peace to the departed soul. -- K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore-560 045. (Office): +91-802544 1722 / 3744 / 3690 / 3698 (Fax):+91-802544 3813 Mobile:+91-94480 31969 mulla_kamalasab(a)yahoo.com / krmulla(a)rediffmail.com www.geocities.com/mulla_kamalasab/ www.hkbkeducation.org Hoo God????????????? I shocked to know the sudden and untimely demise of Dr. V S Cholin. I pray Allmighty to give strength to his family members to bear this great loss. I request all of you to join me in my prayers for peace to the departed soul. -- K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore-560 045. (Office): +91-802544 1722 / 3744 / 3690 / 3698 (Fax):+91-802544 3813 Mobile:+91-94480 31969 mailto:mulla_kamalasab@yahoo.com mulla_kamalasab(a)yahoo.com / mailto:krmulla@rediffmail.com krmulla(a)rediffmail.com http://www.geocities.com/mulla_kamalasab/ www.geocities.com/mulla_kamalasab/ http://www.hkbkeducation.org www.hkbkeducation.org

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Knowledge Organization in the LIS curriculum
by Bhojaraju G 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

--------- Forwarded message ---------- Dear colleagues, here is a reference and a link to a recent publication suggesting core issues for the LIS curriculum. The full report is available in pdf from the Royal School of LIS, Copenhagen. kind regards, Birger Hjørland Broughton, V.; Hansson, J.; Hjørland, B. & López-Huertas, M. J. (2005). [Chapter 7:] Knowledge Organization. IN: European Curriculum Reflections on Library and Information Science Education. Ed. by L. Kajberg & L. Lørring. Copenhagen: Royal School of Library and Information Science. (Pp. 133-148). (Chapter 7, on knowledge organization alone: http://www.db.dk/bh/lifeboat_ko/KnowledgeOrg_chapter%207.pdf Thanks and Regards Bhojaraju G Knowledge Management Practice ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** GCI Solutions (SEI CMM Level 4 Company), 31 Grape Garden, 17th H Main, Kormangala, 6th Block, Bangalore - 560 095.INDIA. Ph: 91 80 2552 2059 Ext. 421, Fax: 91 80 2553 8415, Cell: +91 944 836 9905 URL: www.g-c-i.com ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "KM Cyberary": http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html KM-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/ --------- Forwarded message ---------- Dear colleagues, here is a reference and a link to a recent publication suggesting core issues for the LIS curriculum. The full report is available in pdf from the Royal School of LIS, Copenhagen. kind regards, Birger Hjørland Broughton, V.; Hansson, J.; Hjørland, B. & López-Huertas, M. J. (2005). [Chapter 7:] Knowledge Organization. IN: European Curriculum Reflections on Library and Information Science Education. Ed. by L. Kajberg & L. Lørring. Copenhagen: Royal School of Library and Information Science. (Pp. 133-148). (Chapter 7, on knowledge organization alone: http://www.db.dk/bh/lifeboat_ko/KnowledgeOrg_chapter%207.pdf http://www.db.dk/bh/lifeboat_ko/KnowledgeOrg_chapter%207.pdf Thanks and Regards Bhojaraju G Knowledge Management Practice ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** GCI Solutions (SEI CMM Level 4 Company), 31 Grape Garden, 17th H Main, Kormangala, 6th Block, Bangalore - 560 095.INDIA. Ph: 91 80 2552 2059 Ext. 421, Fax: 91 80 2553 8415, Cell: +91 944 836 9905 URL: http://www.g-c-i.com www.g-c-i.com ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "KM Cyberary": http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html KM-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/

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DRTC - Seminar On Blogs and CMS
by pradyot bharatkar 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 Seminars on Blogs & Content Management System Blogs Abstract For years the blog has been applied for personal use. Now its low cost, flexibility, and adaptability has seen it applied in a number of information enterprises including the newspaper publishing, stock trading, corporate communications; where information sharing is the goal, including the libraries. That established, there are a number of potential applications for the technology in library instruction and reference services. In my seminar I would try to cover blog as a phenomenon and its common features as available and particularly its applications to libraries. Speaker: Rajib Mitra, 2nd year ADIS ************************************************************* Content Management System Zope & Plone Open Web Application for CMS Abstract Content management (CM) means many things to many people and has become a catchall phrase for the information professionals. The term content means recorded information or knowledge or data copied to or prepared originally in computer readable media, i.e., digitized information. Thus in simple terms, CM is something that helps in managing digital content. There are so many tools, among them open web application is one of them, which solve the problem of information society to share valuable content with a worldwide audience in an effective and efficient way. In this seminar I would focus on Open Web Applications like Zope & Plone and its applications as CM tools. Speaker: Pradyot S. Bharatkar, 2nd year ADIS All are cordially invited Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 30th Jan 2006 Time: 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Dr. A.R.D Prasad (Seminar Incharge) ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Pradyot S. Bharatkar Associateship in Documentation & Information Science (ADIS IInd year) DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College PO, Bangalore- 560059. Email & web site: pradyot(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/~pradyot (/wwwisis) --------------------------------- Yahoo! Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now --------------------------------- INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8 th mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 Seminars on Blogs & Content Management System Blogs Abstract For years the blog has been applied for personal use. Now its low cost, flexibility, and adaptability has seen it applied in a number of information enterprises including the newspaper publishing, stock trading, corporate communications; where information sharing is the goal, including the libraries. That established, there are a number of potential applications for the technology in library instruction and reference services. In my seminar I would try to cover blog as a phenomenon and its common features as available and particularly its applications to libraries. Speaker: Rajib Mitra , 2 nd year ADIS ************************************************************* Content Management System Zope & Plone Open Web Application for CMS Abstract Content management (CM) means many things to many people and has become a catchall phrase for the information professionals. The term content means recorded information or knowledge or data copied to or prepared originally in computer readable media, i.e., digitized information. Thus in simple terms, CM is something that helps in managing digital content. There are so many tools, among them open web application is one of them, which solve the problem of information society to share valuable content with a worldwide audience in an effective and efficient way. In this seminar I would focus on Open Web Applications like Zope & Plone and its applications as CM tools. Speaker: Pradyot S. Bharatkar , 2 nd year ADIS All are cordially invited Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 30 th Jan 2006 Time: 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Dr. A.R.D Prasad (Seminar Incharge) ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Pradyot S. Bharatkar http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif Associateship in Documentation & Information Science (ADIS IInd year) DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College PO, Bangalore- 560059. Email & web site: pradyot(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/~pradyot http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/~pradyot (/wwwisis) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/cars/*http://uk.cars.yahoo.… Yahoo! 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Invitation for a lecture
by SRELS 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

Dear Moderator: Please arrange to announce the following invitation to the subscribers of LIS-FORUM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS ******** The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore cordially invites you to a lecture on CASE WRITING IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT by Dr. Padma Upadhya Director, Research and Training, Acharya Institute of Management, Bangalore 560 058 on 3rd February 2006 at 6.00 p.m. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 RSVP: K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)vsnl.com Dear Moderator: Please arrange to announce the following invitation to the subscribers of LIS-FORUM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS ******** The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore cordially invites you to a lecture on CASE WRITING IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT by Dr. Padma Upadhya Director, Research and Training, Acharya Institute of Management, Bangalore 560 058 on 3rd February 2006 at 6.00 p.m. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 RSVP: K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)vsnl.com

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Global Digital Format Registry
by Sukhdev Singh 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

The Harvard University Library (HUL) has received a grant from theAndrew W. Mellon Foundation for a two year project leading to thedeployment of the Global Digital Format Registry (GDFR). The GDFRwill provide sustainable distributed services to store, discover, anddeliver representation information about digital formats. Details - http://hul.harvard.edu/gdfr/ --Sukhdev Singh,NIC.http://openmed.nic.in

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IBM donates analysis software to open source
by Bhojaraju G 25 Jan '06

25 Jan '06

FYI *Dear Colleagues* *IBM donates analysis software to open source* Knowledge management tool released under Common Public License Tom Sanders in California, vnunet.com <http://www.vnunet.com/> 25 Jan 2006 IBM has released the source code of its Unstructured Information Management Architecture <http://www.research.ibm.com/UIMA/> (UIMA) technology to the open source community. The Java-based technology enables the analysis of information in unstructured documents such as documents, images, comment and note fields, email messages as well as audio and video. Rather the perform search queries based on keywords, it allows users to look for concepts and related topics. For full details pl refer http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2149122/ibm-donates-analysis-software Thanks and Regards *Bhojaraju G* Knowledge Management Practice ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** *GCI Solutions* (SEI CMM Level 4 Company), 31 Grape Garden, 17th H Main, Kormangala, 6th Block, Bangalore - 560 095. INDIA. Ph: 91 80 2552 2059 Ext. 421, Fax: 91 80 2553 8415, Cell: +91 944 836 9905 URL: www.g-c-i.com ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** Please do visit and put your comments on my Guest Book "KM Cyberary": http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html KM-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/ FYI Dear Colleagues IBM donates analysis software to open source Knowledge management tool released under Common Public License Tom Sanders in California, http://www.vnunet.com/ vnunet.com 25 Jan 2006 IBM has released the source code of its http://www.research.ibm.com/UIMA/ Unstructured Information Management Architecture (UIMA) technology to the open source community. The Java-based technology enables the analysis of information in unstructured documents such as documents, images, comment and note fields, email messages as well as audio and video. Rather the perform search queries based on keywords, it allows users to look for concepts and related topics. For full details pl refer http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2149122/ibm-donates-analysis-software http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2149122/ibm-donates-analysis-software Thanks and Regards Bhojaraju G Knowledge Management Practice ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** GCI Solutions (SEI CMM Level 4 Company), 31 Grape Garden, 17th H Main, Kormangala, 6th Block, Bangalore - 560 095. INDIA. Ph: 91 80 2552 2059 Ext. 421, Fax: 91 80 2553 8415, Cell: +91 944 836 9905 URL: http://www.g-c-i.com www.g-c-i.com ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** Please do visit and put your comments on my Guest Book "KM Cyberary": http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html KM-Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/

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The new worm " Nyxem "
by Satish Munnolli 25 Jan '06

25 Jan '06

Dear members, Hope, many members might have received junk mails since last couple days with a subject 'Miss Lebanon 2006' or 'School girl fantasies gone bad'. Here is the news of this new worm - Nyxem Kama Sutra worm erases computer files Anti-virus vendors are warning of a rapidly spreading worm that is carrying a potentially destructive set of instructions. The Nyxem worm-also nicknamed the Kama Sutra worm-is programmed to overwrite all of the files on computers it infects on February 3, says Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer at F-Secure. "F-Secure researchers found the worm truncates files to 20 bytes and causes an error message when one is opened,' he said. "We are expecting to see problems in two weeks' time,'' Hypponen said. The worm appears to be programmed to overwrite all files on the third day of every month, Hypponen says. So far, there's no indication where Nyxem originated. While most anti-virus vendors have issued updates for their software, Nyxem is spreading quickly, and its creators have posted a counter on a web site that records new infections. According to F-Secure's security blog, the counter was showing around 510,000 infections as of Sunday night. The worm, which is spread through e-mail, uses a dated technique to entice users by promising pornography, says Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant, at Sophos. Nyxem lacks the sophistication of recent Trojan horse-style viruses that are more targeted and less prevalent in order to evade detection, Cluley says. Nonetheless, users appear to still be clicking, and the worm was accounting for about 35% of virus traffic as of Monday morning, he added. The worm harvests email addresses and then sends itself out again. The email subject line may contain text that says 'Miss Lebanon 2006' or 'School girl fantasies gone bad', according to Sophos. Agencies Source: Times of India, 25.01.2006 Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 208 India Ph : +91 22 2740 5026 Fax : +91 22 2740 5085 Email : smunnolli(a)actrec.res.in Dear members, Hope, many members might have received junk mails since last couple days with a subject 'Miss Lebanon 2006 or School girl fantasies gone bad. Here is the news of this new worm - Nyxem Kama Sutra worm erases computer files Anti-virus vendors are warning of a rapidly spreading worm that is carrying a potentially destructive set of instructions. The Nyxem wormalso nicknamed the Kama Sutra wormis programmed to overwrite all of the files on computers it infects on February 3, says Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer at F-Secure. F-Secure researchers found the worm truncates files to 20 bytes and causes an error message when one is opened, he said. We are expecting to see problems in two weeks time, Hypponen said. The worm appears to be programmed to overwrite all files on the third day of every month, Hypponen says. So far, theres no indication where Nyxem originated. While most anti-virus vendors have issued updates for their software, Nyxem is spreading quickly, and its creators have posted a counter on a web site that records new infections. According to F-Secures security blog, the counter was showing around 510,000 infections as of Sunday night. The worm, which is spread through e-mail, uses a dated technique to entice users by promising pornography, says Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant, at Sophos. Nyxem lacks the sophistication of recent Trojan horse-style viruses that are more targeted and less prevalent in order to evade detection, Cluley says. Nonetheless, users appear to still be clicking, and the worm was accounting for about 35% of virus traffic as of Monday morning, he added. The worm harvests email addresses and then sends itself out again. The email subject line may contain text that says Miss Lebanon 2006 or School girl fantasies gone bad, according to Sophos. Agencies Source: Times of India, 25.01.2006 Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 208 India Ph : +91 22 2740 5026 Fax : +91 22 2740 5085 Email : mailto:smunnolli@actrec.res.in smunnolli(a)actrec.res.in

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38 and Counting - medIND adds "The Indian Journal Radiology and Imaging"
by Sukhdev Singh 24 Jan '06

24 Jan '06

Dear Friends "The Indian Journal Radiology and Imaging" becomes the 38th Journal tobe available from http://medind.nic.in i.e. medIND. So medIND now provides free access to 38 Indian Biomedical Journals.All these journals are either indexed in IndMED or PubMed. No registeration or password is required to access http://medind.nic.in --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. http://indmed.nic.in http://medind.nic.in http://openmed.nic.in

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Drtc colloquium on "INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN CYBER AGE"
by Mailing List Manager 24 Jan '06

24 Jan '06

Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 06:46:30 +0000 (GMT) From: pradyot bharatkar <pradyot_bharatkar(a)yahoo.co.uk> INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 8th Colloquium on INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN CYBER AGE ABSTRACT We are living in an era, which is referred to as the knowledge era. IT has played and continues to play a major role in shaping the form and format of a wide range of activities related to business, scholarly communication, governance etc. Due to the changes in Hardware, Software, Storage technologies, Telecommunication technology, the resources and services of libraries have also changed and are expanding. The outstanding advances in IT and e-media related fields have made it necessary to change the traditional image and to adapt to the challenges posed by these new technologies. In this colloquium we will focus on �INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN THE CYBER AGE.� TOPICS SPEAKERS 1. OVERVIEW PROTITI MAJUMDAR 2. TOOLS HEMA SINGH & SAMIKSHA YADAV 3. RESOURCES Md. EHTESHAM & SUKLA CHAKRABORTY 4. SERVICES ANANYA SARKAR, SUCHETA LAHIRI & RANDHIR KUMAR 5. CONCLUSION NEHA SINGH All are cordially invited. Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 31ST JANAUARY, 2006 Time: 2.00 p.m. Dr. K. S. Raghavan (Colloquium Coordinator) Pradyot S. Bharatkar Associateship in Documentation & Information Science (ADIS IInd year) DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College PO, Bangalore- 560059. Email & web site: pradyot(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/~pradyot (/wwwisis)

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