- LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Discussion forum for LIS professionals. History and number.
by G. K. Manjunath 02 Feb '05

02 Feb '05

Dear Friends, I would like to know, which was the world's first discussion forum to be initiated for Library and Information professionals and the year of its inception. List of readings on this topic ( History of Discussion forum for LIS professionals and total number of forums existing) will be highly appreciated. thanks in advance, g.k.manjunath ************************************************** CHIEF LIBRARIAN INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH FILM CITY ROAD ( GEN.VAIDYA MARG ) SANTOSH NAGAR GOREGAON ( EAST ) MUMBAI - 400 065 INDIA e-mail : gkm(a)igidr.ac.in http:// www.igidr.ac.in/lib/library.htm phone 91-22-28490653 ************************************************

1 0

IATLIS Conferences
by ravija srivastava 02 Feb '05

02 Feb '05

Can you please provide me with the detailed information on IATLIS annual confrences, especially the next two, if planned as yet, as regards the following details: 1.dates 2.venue 3.theme 4.subtopics With due regards Ravija Srivastava Lecturer DLISc, Univ. of Mumbai, Mumbai. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com � � Can you please provide me with the detailed information on IATLIS annual confrences, especially the next two, if planned as yet, as regards the following details: � 1.dates 2.venue 3.theme 4.subtopics � With due regards Ravija Srivastava Lecturer DLISc, Univ. of Mumbai, Mumbai. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

1 0

Fw: Introducing Downloadable Audiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books
by Appasaheb Naikal 02 Feb '05

02 Feb '05

NetLibrary - eBook of the MonthDear all, Apologies for cross posting This may be useful for some of you. With regards Appasaheb Naikal MBT Mumbai Library Tel: 022- 56792000 Ext. 7438 Fax: 022-28478959 Visit us at: www.mahindrabt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: NetLibrary News To: naikal(a)mahindrabt.com Sent: February 02, 2005 3:36 AM Subject: Spam: Introducing Downloadable Audiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books Now, you can add a new dimension to your NetLibrary Collection. Audiobooks. With the introduction of Downloadable Audiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books, you can provide your patrons with 24/7 access to a comprehensive and growing collection of more than 500 audio titles. Simply connect, click and listen. It's that easy. You'll find hot new releases from authors such as Dan Brown, Patricia Cornwell, and Nevada Barr. Easy-to-understand language lessons on everything from Arabic to Ojibway. The most authentic unabridged Holy Bible translation ever produced. And much more. With Downloadable Audiobooks, the latest best sellers, book club favorites and award-winning authors are only a mouse click away. Audiobooks can be downloaded or played on any desktop or laptop device supporting Windows Media Player (v9 or greater). You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, such as portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs and even select smartphone devices. To introduce audio content from Recorded Books, NetLibrary has developed a simplified annual subscription based on library size and circulation requirements. And, if you order before February 15, 2005, we'll include the Pimsleur Language Series Collection and the CEV Bible at no additional charge. Be sure to contact your OCLC or Recorded Books representative today to take advantage of this special introductory offer. More Resources: a.. Browse & Search Titles b.. View Demo c.. About Downloadable Audiobooks d.. Supported Devices e.. How to Order f.. Free Promotional Tools g.. Contact US Audiobooks Home | Contact Us | How to Order © 2005, NetLibrary a division of OCLC 4888 Pearl East Circle Boulder, Colorado 80301. To unsubscribe, click here or send an email to: unsubscribe-6791(a)uptilt.com ********************************************************* Disclaimer: The contents of this E-mail (including the contents of the enclosure(s) or attachment(s) if any) are privileged and confidential material of MBT and should not be disclosed to, used by or copied in any manner by anyone other than the intended addressee(s). In case you are not the desired addressee, you should delete this message and/or re-direct it to the sender. The views expressed in this E-mail message (including the enclosure(s) or attachment(s) if any) are those of the individual sender, except where the sender expressly, and with authority, states them to be the views of MBT. This e-mail message including attachment/(s), if any, is believed to be free of any virus. However, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and MBT is not responsible for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. ********************************************************* NetLibrary - eBook of the Month Dear all, Apologies for cross posting This may be useful for some of you. With regards Appasaheb Naikal MBT Mumbai Library Tel: 022- 56792000 Ext. 7438 Fax: 022-28478959 Visit us at: http://www.mahindrabt.com www.mahindrabt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: mailto:news@netlibrary.com NetLibrary News To: mailto:naikal@mahindrabt.com naikal(a)mahindrabt.com Sent: February 02, 2005 3:36 AM Subject: Spam: Introducing Downloadable Audiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/head… http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/head… http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,976h,fswn,3hj2,fqc7 http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/view… http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/girl… http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,450g,3ui0,3hj2,fqc7 http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/lear… Now, you can add a new dimension to your NetLibrary Collection. Audiobooks. With the introduction of Downloadable Audiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books, you can provide your patrons with 24/7 access to a comprehensive and growing collection of more than 500 audio titles. Simply connect, click and listen. It's that easy. http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/divi… http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/hund… http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/cove… You'll find hot new releases from authors such as Dan Brown, Patricia Cornwell, and Nevada Barr. Easy-to-understand language lessons on everything from Arabic to Ojibway. The most authentic unabridged Holy Bible translation ever produced. And much more. With Downloadable Audiobooks, the latest best sellers, book club favorites and award-winning authors are only a mouse click away. http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/divi… http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/audi… Audiobooks can be downloaded or played on any desktop or laptop device supporting Windows Media Player (v9 or greater). You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, such as portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs and even select smartphone devices. http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/divi… http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/orde… To introduce audio content from Recorded Books, NetLibrary has developed a simplified annual subscription based on library size and circulation requirements. And, if you order before February 15, 2005, we'll include the Pimsleur Language Series Collection and the CEV Bible at no additional charge. Be sure to contact your OCLC or Recorded Books representative today to take advantage of this special introductory offer. http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,cgvx,lv3b,3hj2,fqc7 http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/orde… More Resources: http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,450g,3ui0,3hj2,fqc7 Browse & Search Titles http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,976h,fswn,3hj2,fqc7 View Demo http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,33o1,j1xa,3hj2,fqc7 About Downloadable Audiobooks http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,6egd,d73y,3hj2,fqc7 Supported Devices http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,cgvx,lv3b,3hj2,fqc7 How to Order http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,aevh,39k2,3hj2,fqc7 Free Promotional Tools http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,kgo8,g3nk,3hj2,fqc7 Contact US http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,450g,3ui0,3hj2,fqc7 Audiobooks Home | http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,kgo8,g3nk,3hj2,fqc7 Contact Us | http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,arxt,58n,cgvx,lv3b,3hj2,fqc7 How to Order http://legacy.netlibrary.com/Multimedia/Images/Marketing/RecordedBooks/OCLC… © 2005, NetLibrary a division of OCLC 4888 Pearl East Circle Boulder, Colorado 80301. To unsubscribe, http://www.uptilt.com/functions/mailing_list.html?mid=502769&submitaction=2… click here or send an email to: unsubscribe-6791(a)uptilt.com http://www.uptilt.com/images/mlopen.gif?rtr=on&siteid=6234&mid=502769&mlid=… http://www.uptilt.com/images/mlopen_post.html?rtr=on&siteid=6234&mid=502769… ********************************************************* Disclaimer: The contents of this E-mail (including the contents of the enclosure(s) or attachment(s) if any) are privileged and confidential material of MBT and should not be disclosed to, used by or copied in any manner by anyone other than the intended addressee(s). In case you are not the desired addressee, you should delete this message and/or re-direct it to the sender. The views expressed in this E-mail message (including the enclosure(s) or attachment(s) if any) are those of the individual sender, except where the sender expressly, and with authority, states them to be the views of MBT. This e-mail message including attachment/(s), if any, is believed to be free of any virus. However, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and MBT is not responsible for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. *********************************************************

1 0

Disruptive Scholarship
by Gerry Mckiernan 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Disruptive Scholarship As defined by the Wikipedia, "[a] disruptive technology is a lower performance or less expensive product or process that gains a foothold in the low end, less demanding part of an existing market, and then successively moves up-market through performance improvements until finally displacing the market incumbents. Disruptive technologies are usually introduced to the market by small startup enterprises." The term Disruptive Technology was coined by Clayton M. Christensen and described in his 1997 book The Innovator's Dilemma. [MORE] [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_technology ] In considering the nature of the Wiki [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki ] and the increasing range of applications [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/WikiBib.htm ], I have begun to speculate further about the Wiki as *the* platform for The Next Generation e-Journal [ http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Web4Lib/archive/0408/0173.html ] and the transformation of the review process. I hereby invite Any and All of my Web Colleagues to Critically Review the scenarios outlined below in which I sketch the probable future [:-)] of scholarly communication, review, and publishing ['Disruptive Scholarship'] in the WikiWorld. Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Disruptive Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu Presented for Your Consideration: In view of its collaborative features and functionalities, and the nature and character of alternative methods of quality management outlined, the wiki environment (McKiernan 2005) could provide an outstanding framework for preparing, editing, reviewing, assessing, and publishing for a range of scholarly work, including manuscripts, articles, journals, and monographs (Guest 2003). In one possible wiki-based publication scenario, authors would prepare a manuscript draft using locally-installed wiki engine software (or a free or commercial wiki service) that best suits their needs or preferences. In a first stage review, colleagues would be invited to participate in a review of the draft. At this stage, the author can choose to allow first-stage reviewers to edit the text, or limit participation to a discussion space. At a second stage, known specialists in the field(s) covered by the manuscript could be invited to review the revised first stage version. As in the first stage review, second stage reviewers would be granted open permission to edit the manuscript text, or be restricted to commenting on its content. At a third - and perhaps final stage - the author could request that others (such members of a professional electronic discussion list) review and edit and/or comment on the new, revised version. After final review, the revised final stage version could be locked from future discussion or editing. The locking of the final version could constitute formal publication of the work. Alternatively, the author/editor in chief at some later time could unlock the published version and invite any reader to discuss and/or edit it, thereby creating a 'living', dynamic, potentially ever-changing-and improving document by doing so. In this general scenario, there would be no editorial evaluation or judgment of the initial or subsequent versions of an original manuscript by an editor or editorial board; at each stage, the author would serve as both author and editor in chief, and ultimately as publisher of his/her work. The significance and value of the work would be based on a variety of metrics that could include a matrix of such measures as citation pattern, linking volume, and access statistics (McKiernan 2004). REFERENCES David G. Guest, "Four Futures for Scientific and Medical Publishing. It's a Wiki Wiki World," BMJ 326 (April 26, 2003): 932. Available at <http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/326/7395/932/a> (9 January 2005). Gerry McKiernan, "Peer Review in the Internet Age: Five (5) Easy Pieces," Against the Grain 16, no. 3 (June 2004): 50, 52-55. Self-archived at [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/FiveEasyPieces.pdf ](8 January 8, 2005). Gerry McKiernan, "SandBox(sm). WikiBibliography," January 6, 2005 [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/WikiBib.htm ] (9 January 2005).

1 0

NPR:Personal Radio Via Podcasting Grows More Popular
by Gerry Mckiernan 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Colleagues/ Great Overview of Podcasting with Great Links! Opportunities for Libraries/Librarians? /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Coded Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu Personal Radio Via Podcasting Grows More Popular [ http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4472935 ] All Things Considered, January 31, 2005 · Adam Curry, the former MTV VJ, is the star of a new broadcasting medium. His show, Daily Source Code, claims some 50,000 listeners -- but can't be heard on the traditional airwaves. Instead, it's a podcast, so-called because it's delivered via the Internet directly to iPods and other personal listening devices. The podcast pushes the range of personal online rantings to something close to an international radio broadcast. And as NPR's Nathan Santamaria reports, the quality is low, but the hopes are high. Selected Podcasts * Adam Curry's Daily Source Code * Michael W. Geoghegan's Reel Reviews * The Whole Truth: 'The New Testament in a Year' * The Dawn and Drew Show (Note: Adult Content May be Offensive to Some Listeners) * Mr. X's Morning Commute * Grape Radio: 'Sharing a Tremendous Enthusiasm for Wine' * Coverville: 'The Best and Worst of Cover Songs' Public Radio Podcasts * NPR's 'On the Media' * WGBH's 'Morning Stories' * American Public Media's 'Future Tense' * American Public Media's 'Weekend America' * Public Radio Exchange * 'Benjamin Walker's Theory of Everything' * 'Democracy Now'

1 0

Need a Library Intern
by Augustine, Doncy (HP Labs India) 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Hello All, HP Labs India is looking for a library intern for a one month project. The candidate should be familiar with computer applications and capable of handling modern tools and techniques. We prefer freshers from library/information science domain with very good communication skills. If anyone is looking for a project for their students, this would be ideal. A stipend will be given as per industry standards. Candidates may please send their resumes to doncy(a)hp.com. Thanks Doncy _____________________________________________ HP Labs India, 24, Salarpuria Arena, Hosur Main Road, Adugodi Bangalore - 560 030 E-Mail: doncy(a)hp.com URL: http://www.hpl.hp.com/india/ Hello All, � HP Labs India�is looking for a library intern for a one month�project. The candidate should be familiar with computer applications�and capable of handling modern tools and techniques. We prefer freshers from library/information science domain with very good communication skills.�If anyone�is�looking for a project for their students, this would be ideal.�A stipend will be given as per industry standards. � Candidates may please send their resumes to mailto:doncy@hp.com doncy(a)hp.com . � Thanks � Doncy _____________________________________________ HP Labs India, 24, Salarpuria Arena, Hosur Main Road, Adugodi Bangalore - 560 030 � E-Mail: mailto:doncy@hp.com doncy(a)hp.com URL: http://www.hpl.hp.com/india/ http://www.hpl.hp.com/india/ � �

1 0

Position at Accenture, Hyderabad
by prabhakara.prabhu＠accenture.com 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Accenture Services, Hyderabad has an opening for the position of an Associate-Information Resource Centre on contract basis. Salary to commensurate with qualification and experience. Qualification / Job Requirements: B.Sc with D.L.I.Sc/B.L.I.Sc/M.L.I.Sc in Library & Information Science, 6 months - 2 years work experience, a passion for customers/library users, resourceful abilities,teamwork and good communication skills. Preference be given to persons with IT and global exposure. The job will require: -- Book procurement, cataloging, circulation -- Managing magazines and online databases resources -- Providing Document Delivery Service (DDS) -- Provide Reference & Referral Service -- Computer Skills: Scanning, OCR, MS Office Tools, Web based searches,Web & Associated technologies Interested candidates may send their updated CV to me by 3.00PM Wednesday, 2nd February 2005. Best Regards ********************************************************** Prabhakara Prabhu Lead - Information Resource Centre Accenture - India Delivery Centres Bangalore Phone: +91- 80- 5138 4718 Email: prabhakara.prabhu(a)accenture.com *********************************************************** This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.

1 0

Query !
by Swati Chavare 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Dear All, Looking for the following articles : 1) Business Today : India's Best Business Schools : 12th OCt 2003 Pg : 44-108. 2) Business India : 29th Sept - 12th Oct 2003. In this was looking for article Quality Quest : Pg 57-132. Would be highly obliged if anyone cud send me the articles. With Regards Swati Corporate Librarian Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt Ltd Radhakrishna House, Majiwade Village Rd, Majiwade, Thane - 400 601. 55986364(O) Dear All, Looking for the following articles : 1) Business Today : India's Best Business School s : 12th OCt 2003 Pg : 44-108. 2) Business India : 29th Sept - 12th Oct 2003. In this was looking for article Quality Quest : Pg 57-132. Would be highly obliged if anyone cud send me the articles. With Regards Swati Corporate Librarian Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt Ltd Radhakrishna House, Majiwade Village Rd, Majiwade, Thane - 400 601. 55986364(O)

1 0

Re: Website on Karnatak University's Question Papers
by ashish jagdish kanal 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Dear Santosh, Let me first wish u all the best for ur endeavor. As it is u are working under one of the best guidance of Mr. G. K. Manjunath, Chief Librarian & Mr. S. M. Pujar, Assistant Librarian. I would like to suggest some points which I hope will be of help u in ur website development & give a professional touch to it: 1. The color coordination of all the pages should be consistent (inclusive of the Title, Tables, etc). The acknowledgement, contact & request page looks entirely diff. than the rest of the website. 2. In the contacts page u can add the links of the other portions of ur site (About Karnataka University, Social Science faculty, etc). 3. With regards to the Quotes (its a nice idea), but all the pages should be having one and better still if u can link with some website from where u can get the Quotes automatically updated, try out http://www.quotationspage.com/yourpage.html . 4. W.r.t copyright year u should put it in all the pages, better while making diff. pages for the site make a model page and keep just changing the content and the requisite links only (P.s.: this will save a lot of time and energy and will also give a consistent look to ur web pages). 5. There is a lot of space left vacant near the bottom of ur pages, just scrape the vacant space and try to cover the page in a way that will give it a more professional look. 6. Its a tendency of us information professionals to either go in for very subdued colors or very bright colors, (correct me if Iam wrong), but when a person visits a site he/she is basically attracted to the sites which have proper color coordination. Very subdued ones gives it a dull feel and very bright ones irritates the patron to the level that he/she cannot sustain to browse through the web pages for long because of the eye strain. Better go in for colors which give a pleasant feel as well as are sober and less strain to the eyes. 7. Regular updating of the website is the key aspect of making the efforts borne fruitful. I am submitting some of my suggestions over here if, any suggestions are there please update me too (for all my fellow professionals). Heres wishing u all the very best again Santosh for ur website development. Best Regards, Ashish J. Kanal -----------------------------------------------------------------------Ashish J. Kanal Librarian Heavy Water Plant (Baroda) Department of Atomic Energy Mob: 09327220940 Dear Santosh, Let me first wish u all the best for ur endeavor. As it is u are working under one of the best guidance of Mr. G. K. Manjunath, Chief Librarian & Mr. S. M. Pujar, Assistant Librarian. I would like to suggest some points which I hope will be of help u in ur website development & give a professional touch to it: 1. The color coordination of all the pages should be consistent (inclusive of the Title, Tables, etc). The acknowledgement, contact & request page looks entirely diff. than the rest of the website. 2. In the contacts page u can add the links of the other portions of ur site (About Karnataka University, Social Science faculty, etc). 3. With regards to the Quotes (its a nice idea), but all the pages should be having one and better still if u can link with some website from where u can get the Quotes automatically updated, try out http://www.quotationspage.com/yourpage.html . 4. W.r.t copyright year u should put it in all the pages, better while making diff. pages for the site make a model page and keep just changing the content and the requisite links only (P.s.: this will save a lot of time and energy and will also give a consistent look to ur web pages). 5. There is a lot of space left vacant near the bottom of ur pages, just scrape the vacant space and try to cover the page in a way that will give it a more professional look. 6. Its a tendency of us information professionals to either go in for very subdued colors or very bright colors, (correct me if Iam wrong), but when a person visits a site he/she is basically attracted to the sites which have proper color coordination. Very subdued ones gives it a dull feel and very bright ones irritates the patron to the level that he/she cannot sustain to browse through the web pages for long because of the eye strain. Better go in for colors which give a pleasant feel as well as are sober and less strain to the eyes. 7. Regular updating of the website is the key aspect of making the efforts borne fruitful. I am submitting some of my suggestions over here if, any suggestions are there please update me too (for all my fellow professionals). Heres wishing u all the very best again Santosh for ur website development. Best Regards, Ashish J. Kanal -----------------------------------------------------------------------Ashish J. Kanal Librarian Heavy Water Plant (Baroda) Department of Atomic Energy Mob: 09327220940 http://clients.rediff.com/signature/track_sig.asp http://ads.rediff.com/RealMedia/ads/adstream_nx.cgi/www.rediffmail.com/inbo…

1 0

Manuscript Library of Calcutta University
by Farooque Shaheen 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

The Manuscript Library of Calcutta University has been identified as one of the 22 Manuscript Resource Centres (MRC) in the country by the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). You can access full article on http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/004200502011045.htm Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor (India) Pvt Ltd. Bull Temple Road. Bangalore-04, Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449 The Manuscript Library of Calcutta University has been identified as one of the 22 Manuscript Resource Centres (MRC) in the country �by the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). You can access full article on � http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/004200502011045.htm Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor (India) Pvt Ltd. Bull Temple Road. Bangalore-04, Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449

1 0

Website on Karnatak University's Question Papers Archive
by santosh hulagabali 31 Jan '05

31 Jan '05

Dear Members, I have designed and hosted a website on 'Karnatak University's Question Papers Archive'. The website, "Question Papers Archive", has been specifically designed for Karnatak University's Social Science student community. The site comprises semester question papers of all Social Science departments of the university. These question papers are representative of Post-Graduate examination used in the past exams. The site is designed in partial fulfillment of the training programme for librarianship at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai. I sincerely thank Mr. G. K. Manjunath, Chief Librarian , Mr. S. M. Pujar, Assistant Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai for thier guidance and motivation through out my project work. I intend to update it as frequently as possible. It can be accessed at: http://qparchive.cjb.cc May I reqeust you all to please give your valuable suggestions for further improvement of the site? Regards, Santosh * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Santosh C.Hulagabali Library and Documentation Assistant Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) Library Film City Road, Gen. A. K. Vaidya Marg Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (E) MUMBAI -400 065 http://www.igidr.ac.in Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your life partneronline. Dear Members, I have designed and hosted a website on 'Karnatak University's Question Papers Archive'. The website, "Question Papers Archive", has been specifically designed for Karnatak University's Social Science student community. The site comprises semester question papers of all Social Science departments of the university. These question papers are representative of Post-Graduate examination used in the past exams. The site is designed in partial fulfillment of the training programme for librarianship at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai. I sincerely thank Mr. G. K. Manjunath, Chief Librarian , Mr. S. M. Pujar, Assistant Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai for thier guidance and motivation through out my project work. I intend to update it as frequently as possible. It can be accessed at: http://qparchive.cjb.cc/ http://qparchive.cjb.cc May I reqeust you all to please give your valuable suggestions for further improvement of the site? Regards, Santosh * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Santosh C.Hulagabali Library and Documentation Assistant Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) Library Film City Road, Gen. A. K. Vaidya Marg Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (E) MUMBAI -400 065 http://www.igidr.ac.in/ http://www.igidr.ac.in http://in.rd.yahoo.com/specials/mailtg/*http://yahoo.shaadi.com/india-matri… Yahoo! India Matrimony : Find your life partner http://in.rd.yahoo.com/specials/mailtg2/*http://yahoo.shaadi.com/india-matr… online .

2 1

For introverted Librarians
by Jay H 31 Jan '05

31 Jan '05

Public Speaking Handbook for Librarians and Information Professionals by Sarah R. Statz Paperback: 175 pages Publisher: McFarland & Company (July, 2003) ISBN: 0786415460 US $ 39.95 Editorial Reviews >From Booklist "One of the core competencies for librarians today is communication skills." This quotation from Maggie Weaver opens Statz's book. In two sections, "The Speaking Process" and "The Speaking Environment," Statz shares her own and others' experiences with public-speaking interaction. She does not promise to make it easy but rather to help librarians find their own voices. "The Speaking Process" is a textbook of the principles of preparation and delivery. These chapters focus on listening as well as speaking. "The Speaking Environment" discusses specific situations such as interviewing, instruction, meetings, and presentations. Appendixes of professional interviews, software tips, and bibliographic references make this a book that could be used in a teaching situation or as a reference for the professional shelf in any library. RBB Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Product Description: Now more than ever, librarians need good communication skills. They are no longer unseen collectors, classifiers, and cultural guardians. Information professionals are doing more public speaking at conferences, in meetings, classes, book talks and countless other situations, but many of them dislike, even fear, the thought of getting up in front of a group of people and giving a presentation. Librarians and other information professionals can find in this work help in overcoming their hesitation. Part one offers basic principles for better speech preparation and delivery, discussing such topics as the importance of good listening skills to being a good speaker, doing the necessary research beforehand, applying organizational skills to a presentation, engaging an audience, practicing a presentation before actually giving it, and putting oneself at ease, among others. Part Two discusses the specific situations in which librarians often have to communicate, including interviews, interpersonal communication, library instruction, meetings and presentations to large groups. Reviews : Sarah Statz's Public Speaking Handbook for Librarians and Information Professionals is a terrific resource for any librarian who counts workshops, book talks, bibliographic instruction, story times, presentations, or discussion groups among their job responsibilities. It is also a useful tool for any library employee seeking to improve their day-to-day interactions with library users. This well-written handbook is divided into two distinctive parts. The first part provides basic strategies and suggestions suitable for anyone preparing to speak before a group. The second section focuses specifically on the world of library professionals and the situations in which improved public speaking skills can positively impact self-representation as well as the quality of service provided in the library. I found that the author's enthusiasm for the topic, keen sense of humor, conversational writing style, and well-researched approach make this handbook uniquely enjoyable to read. A busy professional will also appreciate the practical length of the book, the nicely annotated suggestions for further reading (included with many of the chapters), and "The Speaker's Bookshelf" in the appendices. It is clear that the author has carefully done her research and applied it to her own experience working in the library world. As a public librarian, I have referred to this book many times and have always found it to be useful. I believe that any library professional will find this handbook to be an asset to their personal reference shelf.

1 0

http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=6791
by Vyasamoorthy＠icicikp.com 31 Jan '05

31 Jan '05

This source might interest members if the Forum. Extract from the above cited web page: District level forecasts of meteorological parameters(maximum/minimum temperature, wind speed and direction, rainfall, humidity fields, surface pressure field etc.) will be put by the Centre on its web site www.ncmrwf.gov.in for the benefit of general public and different sectors of economy shall be launched by him. There has been a pressing demand for such a product for quite some time. =================== Dr.P.Vyasamoorthy, Advisor, Virtual Information Centre, ICICI Knowledge Park, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shameerpet Mandal, RR District, Hyderabad 500078 INDIA Email: vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Phone - Office: +91(40)23480053 Fax: +91(40)23480007 Phone Residence: +91(40)27846631

1 0

Additions to WikiBibliography
by Gerry Mckiernan 31 Jan '05

31 Jan '05

Colleagues/ I am pleased to announce that _WikiBibliography_ ,my Web-based bibliography of significant works about wikis and their uses and application, has now surpassed the 50 entries point! _WikiBibliography_ is located at [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/WikiBib.htm ] In most cases, citations are linked to their respective full-text sources. Among the notable recent additions (and links) are significant theses, technical sites, and reports from TheCorporateWorld. As Always, nominations of additional quality/substantive citations/sources are Most Welcome! Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan 50+ Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu

1 0

_Free/OpenSource /LowCost Journal Management Software?_ Part II
by Gerry Mckiernan 31 Jan '05

31 Jan '05

Colleagues/ In addition to the two Free/OpenSource /LowCost Journal Management = Software/Systems I noted in a previous posting, namely _epress_ [ = http://www.epress.ac.uk/ ] and _Open Journal Systems_=20 [ http://www.pkp.ubc.ca/ojs/ ], I was reminded of a third, notably DPubS = (Digital Publishing System) developed by specialists at the Cornell = University Library with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation [ = http://dpubs.org/ ] =20 An overview article by Terry Ehling, Director of Electronic Publishing at = Cornell University Library, appeared in the December 2004 _ARL Bimonthly Report_ (237):=20 "The Development of an Open Source Publishing System at Cornell and Penn = State Universities" [ http://www.arl.org/newsltr/237/opensource.html ] With additional support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and=20 "In collaboration with the Pennsylvania State University, Cornell will = enhance and extend the DPubS software, which was developed to deliver = Project Euclid, also a Mellon Foundation-supported scholarly communications= initiative. Project Euclid supports cost efficient distribution of serial = literature in mathematics and statistics, and now DPubS will be enhanced = and released as a general-purpose publishing platform for scholarly = literature in diverse fields. It will support peer review, have extensive = administrative functionality, and will provide interoperability with open = source repository systems such as Fedora* and DSpace*.=20 [ http://dpubs.org/ ] Thanks Charles et al. for reminding me about DPubS! BTW: Project Euclid, which I reviewed in _The Charleston Advisor_ last = July, uses=20 a version of the DPubS software "Project Euclid: Mathematics and Statistics Journals" [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/ProjectEuclid.pdf ] Regards,=20 /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and=20 Science and Technology Librarian and Bibliographer Iowa State University Library=20 Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu =20

1 0

Fwd: Re: Wales university ousting librarians
by Smita Chandra 30 Jan '05

30 Jan '05

Hello ! Some food for thought and action.... For those of us in the government sector, we might as well read the archives about VSNL. Thanks, Smita Note: forwarded message attached. ********************************************************************************** Ms.Smita Chandra Librarian, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, New Mumbai 410 218 Maharashtra, INDIA Ph.: 91-022-27484137 (9.30AM-6.00PM, excluding Sat/Sun) Fax: 91-022-27480763 Email : iiglib(a)iigs.iigm.res.in (official) smitac_in(a)yahoo.com (personal) ********************************************************************************** --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. Hello ! Some food for thought and action.... � For those of us in the government sector, we might as well read the archives�about VSNL. � Thanks, � Smita Note: forwarded message attached. **********************************************************************************� Ms.Smita Chandra Librarian, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, New Mumbai 410 218 Maharashtra, INDIA Ph .: 91-022-27484137 (9.30AM-6.00PM, excluding Sat/Sun) Fax : 91-022-27480763 Email : mailto:iiglib@iigs.iigm.res.in iiglib(a)iigs.iigm.res.in �(official) �� mailto:smitac_in@yahoo.com smitac_in(a)yahoo.com �(personal) ********************************************************************************** Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/virus/*http://promotions.yahoo.com/… Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.

1 0

If you want to increase your hotmail space to 25 MB first and then to 250 MB.
by Jay H 30 Jan '05

30 Jan '05

Dear All, Try it, it works !!! Best regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Librarian IBS, Kuwait If you want to increase your hotmail space to 25 MB first and then to 250 MB... follow the steps ... Steps are 1. Login your hotmail account and go to options. 2. Go to "Personal" 3. Click "My Profile 4. Change Country to "United States 5. Wait for browser to load United States settings 6. Change the state to "Florida" and zip code "33332" 7. Click "update 8. Click "Continue 9. Go to "Language" and make sure it's "English [At this stage.. the default is ENGLISH.. don't click ok.. just copy the link below into the browser and hit enter.Paste this link in the same browser.] http://by17fd.bay17.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/Accountclose 11. Wait until the Screen says you're Hotmail is Closed and ready to be deleted. 11. Click "Close Account". Don't panic, it won't close your account. You can reactivate and your mails also will be safe. 12. Go back to login page and re login to your hotmail account..!! You will get a screen mentioning an Account has been reserved for you or something like that, on that screen click Activate and follow the screens and one screen you can click on Free hotmail link, once you do that you will get an option to subscribe to various news letters, don't check any boxes and click continue, and you are all set. You can now change back your Country to your original one. Your account size will now increase to 25 MB which later becomes 250 MB.

1 0

re:International Workshop on Digital Resources Management, February 11, 2005, at M.S Ramaiah Institute of management Bangalore-560054
by shivaraj 28 Jan '05

28 Jan '05

Please put plain text message of the following...attchment is not downloadable... --- M S RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT MSRIT Post New BEL Road Bangalore-560054 E-mail: msriml@rediffmail.com,msrim@vsnl.com Phone: 080-23608230,23606909 Fax-08023601947 In association with Digital Information Research Foundation # 2 Srinivasa Moorthy Avenue Chenni-600020 Phone;080-23355204,9845872417 E-Mail: Chandrappas(a)yahoo.com Dear Member Sub: International Workshop on Digital Resources Management, February 11, 2005, at M.S Ramaiah Institute of management Bangalore-560054 This workshop is specially designed for the librarians/ Information specialists, computer specialists. About the workshop : Information availability in digital form has been increasing quite rapidly in the last few years. In practice we have to deal with many types of digital documents such as text-based word-processed documents, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, presentations, scanned image documents, website (hypertext) documents, multimedia documents, digital audio and video, and dynamically interlinked documents. Increasing availability of various types documents currently tend to blur the boundaries between types of stored information, and increase the problems of capturing and retaining all elements of files. Digital information overload is the recent phenomena and people have been working to evolve suitable mechanism to address this issue. We do not currently have universal standard in digital information management however guidelines are available based on best practices. The virtual archives of the future will be maintained not through accessioning, preservation and provision of on-site access to information, but through the control of information about stored information, and its use to ensure relation, disposition and access. Course Contents: � E-information transaction and resources � E-mail discussion forums, list servers, group mails, and professional discussion lists � Digital information archiving � Customization and personalization of digital resources � Digital access management � Digital resources for e-learning � Digital resources processing, metadata and intelligent search and so on. � Integrating web resources in digital library Workshop Expert: Prof. Edward Proctor, Associate Professor in Library and Information Science, South West Missouri State University, USA Registration and Participation: The workshop can accommodate maximum of 30 participants only. Registration Fee: Rs. 500/- per Participant. Interested Members confirm your participation by E-mail, Fax or Phone before 7th Feb 2005, along with DD/cheque/cash for Rs. 500/- favouring M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management, payable at Bangalore. The workshop fee includes working lunch and course materials. Thanking you Yours truly, Janardhana Rao Dr. S Chandrappa Librarian Organizing Secretary MSRIM Mobile: 9880021875 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' Please put plain text message of the following...attchment is not downloadable... � --- M S RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT MSRIT Post New BEL Road Bangalore-560054 E-mail: mailto:msriml@rediffmail.com,msrim@vsnl.com msriml@rediffmail.com,msrim@vsnl.com Phone: 080-23608230,23606909 Fax-08023601947 In association with Digital Information Research Foundation # 2 Srinivasa Moorthy Avenue Chenni-600020 Phone;080-23355204,9845872417 E-Mail: mailto:Chandrappas@yahoo.com Chandrappas(a)yahoo.com Dear Member � Sub: International Workshop on Digital Resources Management, February 11, 2005, at M.S Ramaiah Institute of management Bangalore-560054 This workshop is specially designed for the librarians/ Information specialists, computer specialists. About the workshop : Information availability in digital form has been increasing quite rapidly in the last few years. In practice we have to deal with many types of digital documents such as text-based word-processed documents, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, presentations, scanned image documents, website (hypertext) documents, multimedia documents, digital audio and video, and dynamically interlinked documents. Increasing availability of various types documents currently tend to blur the boundaries between types of stored information, and increase the problems of capturing and retaining all elements of files. Digital information overload is the recent phenomena and people have been working to evolve suitable mechanism to address this issue. We do not currently have universal standard in digital information management however guidelines are available based on best practices. The virtual archives of the future will be maintained not through accessioning, preservation and provision of on-site access to information, but through the control of information about stored information, and its use to ensure relation, disposition and access. Course Contents: ��E-information transaction and resources ��E-mail discussion forums, list servers, group mails, and professional discussion lists ��Digital information archiving ��Customization and personalization of digital resources ��Digital access management ��Digital resources for e-learning ��Digital resources processing, metadata and intelligent search and so on. ��Integrating web resources in digital library � Workshop Expert: Prof. Edward Proctor, Associate Professor in Library and Information Science, South West Missouri State University, USA � Registration and Participation: The workshop can accommodate maximum of 30 participants only. Registration Fee: Rs. 500/- per Participant. Interested Members confirm your participation by E-mail, Fax or Phone before 7th Feb 2005, along with DD/cheque/cash for Rs. 500/- favouring M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management, payable at Bangalore. The workshop fee includes working lunch and course materials. � Thanking you Yours truly, Janardhana Rao�� Dr. S Chandrappa Librarian�� Organizing Secretary�� MSRIM Mobile: 9880021875 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=30648/*http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/ji… Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

1 0

RE: [LIS-Forum] Information/Sources on Orphans in India required
by Vyasamoorthy＠icicikp.com 28 Jan '05

28 Jan '05

My recent experiences with Mr Sanjay Bapat and www.indianngos.com has been very disappointing-- they just do not bother to respond queries! Vyasamoorthy, P -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of pranjals(a)mastek.com Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 11:20 AM To: salman_38h(a)rediffmail.com Cc: Subject: RE: [LIS-Forum] Information/Sources on Orphans in India required Hi Salman NGOs will be in a position to give you this information You can visit http://www.indianngos.com/ and can contact Sanjay Bapat Sanjay(a)IndianNGOs.com Regards, Pranjal Sule Assistant Manager- Information Repository Mastek Ltd Tel.No. 55914662 -----Original Message----- From: salman haider [mailto:salman_38h@rediffmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:56 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Information/Sources on Orphans in India required Dear All, I am preparing a social welfare business plan. As part of this plan, I require reports/details of the areas mentioned below. Could you please assist? 1) Demographic profile of orphans in India 2) Profiling of orphanages in India - in terms of total estimated orphanages, average number of inmates, expenses incurred per inmate etc. In the second topic, I am basically trying to understand the demand and supply details, how well on an average these orphans are cared for etc. Thanks a lot. Salman Salman Haider Consultant Learning Resource Centre Indian School of Business Hyderabad-19 Mail: salman_haider(a)isb.edu Phone (Office Desk): 040-23187962 _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

1 0

Query !
by Swati Chavare 28 Jan '05

28 Jan '05

Dear All, Was looking for an article entitled " Evolution and the Extinction of Self : N Vaghul: " from the Journal "IIMB Management Review" March 2003 Vol.15, no. 1. Would be highly obliged if anyone could locate and send it to me. With Regards Swati Corporate Librarian Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt Ltd Radhakrishna House, Majiwade Village Rd, Majiwade, Thane - 400 601. 55986364(O) ********************************************************************** The information contained in this E-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this E-mail by anyone else is unauthorized. The recipient acknowledges that Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd. (RFPL) is unable to exercise control or ensure or guarantee the integrity of/over the contents of the information contained in E-mail transmissions and further acknowledges that any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and no binding nature of the message shall be implied or assumed unless the sender does so expressly with due authority of RFPL. If you are not the intended recipient, any form of disclosure, production, distribution or any action taken or refrained from in reliance on this E- mail is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender immediately. This E-mail is scanned for viruses and is believed to be free of any known virus and Trojans, but RFPL does not guarantee the same. www.rkfoodland.com ********************************************************************** Dear All, Was looking for an article entitled " Evolution and the Extinction of Self : N Vaghul: " from the Journal "IIMB Management Review" March 2003 Vol.15, no. 1. Would be highly obliged if anyone could locate and send it to me. With Regards Swati Corporate Librarian Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt Ltd Radhakrishna House, Majiwade Village Rd, Majiwade, Thane - 400 601. 55986364(O) ********************************************************************** The information contained in this E-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this E-mail by anyone else is unauthorized. The recipient acknowledges that Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd. (RFPL) is unable to exercise control or ensure or guarantee the integrity of/over the contents of the information contained in E-mail transmissions and further acknowledges that any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and no binding nature of the message shall be implied or assumed unless the sender does so expressly with due authority of RFPL. If you are not the intended recipient, any form of disclosure, production, distribution or any action taken or refrained from in reliance on this E- mail is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender immediately. This E-mail is scanned for viruses and is believed to be free of any known virus and Trojans, but RFPL does not guarantee the same. www.rkfoodland.com **********************************************************************

1 0

International Workshop on Digital Resources Management, February 11, 2005, at M.S Ramaiah Institute of management Bangalore-560054
by shivaraj 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

M S RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT MSRIT Post New BEL Road Bangalore-560054 E-mail: msriml@rediffmail.com.msrim@vsnl.com Phone: 080-23608230,23606909 Fax-08023601947 In association with Digital Information Research Foundation # 2 Srinivasa Moorthy Avenue Chenni-600020 Phone;080-23355204,9845872417 E-Mail: Chandrappas(a)yahoo.com Dear Members Sub: International Workshop on Digital Resources Management, February 11, 2005, at M.S Ramaiah Institute of management Bangalore-560054 This workshop is specially designed for the librarians/ Information specialists, computer specialists. About the workshop : Information availability in digital form has been increasing quite rapidly in the last few years. In practice we have to deal with many types of digital documents such as text-based word-processed documents, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, presentations, scanned image documents, website (hypertext) documents, multimedia documents, digital audio and video, and dynamically interlinked documents. Increasing availability of various types documents currently tend to blur the boundaries between types of stored information, and increase the problems of capturing and retaining all elements of files. Digital information overload is the recent phenomena and people have been working to evolve suitable mechanism to address this issue. We do not currently have universal standard in digital information management however guidelines are available based on best practices. The virtual archives of the future will be maintained not through accessioning, preservation and provision of on-site acc! ess to information, but through the control of information about stored information, and its use to ensure relation, disposition and access. Course Contents: � E-information transaction and resources � E-mail discussion forums, list servers, group mails, and professional discussion lists � Digital information archiving � Customization and personalization of digital resources � Digital access management � Digital resources for e-learning � Digital resources processing, metadata and intelligent search and so on. � Integrating web resources in digital library Workshop Expert: Prof. Edward Proctor, Associate Professor in Library and Information Science, South West Missouri State University, USA Registration and Participation: The workshop can accommodate maximum of 30 participants only. Registration Fee: Rs. 500/- per Participant. Interested Members confirm your participation by E-mail, Fax or Phone before 7th Feb 2005, along with DD/cheque/cash for Rs. 500/- favouring M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management, payable at Bangalore. The workshop fee includes working lunch and course materials. Thanking you Yours truly, Janardhana Rao Dr. S Chandrappa Librarian Organizing Secretary MSRIM Mobile: 9880021875 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' M S RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT MSRIT Post New BEL Road Bangalore-560054 E-mail: msriml@rediffmail.com.msrim@vsnl.com Phone: 080-23608230,23606909 Fax-08023601947 In association with Digital Information Research Foundation # 2 Srinivasa Moorthy Avenue Chenni-600020 Phone;080-23355204,9845872417 E-Mail: mailto:Chandrappas@yahoo.com Chandrappas(a)yahoo.com mailto:Chandrappas@yahoo.com Dear Members Sub: International Workshop on Digital Resources Management, February 11, 2005, at M.S Ramaiah Institute of management Bangalore-560054 This workshop is specially designed for the librarians/ Information specialists, computer specialists. About the workshop : Information availability in digital form has been increasing quite rapidly in the last few years. In practice we have to deal with many types of digital documents such as text-based word-processed documents, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, presentations, scanned image documents, website (hypertext) documents, multimedia documents, digital audio and video, and dynamically interlinked documents. Increasing availability of various types documents currently tend to blur the boundaries between types of stored information, and increase the problems of capturing and retaining all elements of files. Digital information overload is the recent phenomena and people have been working to evolve suitable mechanism to address this issue. We do not currently have universal standard in digital information management however guidelines are available based on best practices. The virtual archives of the future will be maintain! ed not through accessioning, preservation and provision of on-site access to information, but through the control of information about stored information, and its use to ensure relation, disposition and access. Course Contents: � �� E-information transaction and resources � �� E-mail discussion forums, list servers, group mails, and professional discussion lists � �� Digital information archiving � �� Customization and personalization of digital resources � �� Digital access management � �� Digital resources for e-learning � �� Digital resources processing, metadata and intelligent search and so on. � �� Integrating web resources in digital library Workshop Expert: Prof. Edward Proctor, Associate Professor in Library and Information Science, South West Missouri State University, USA Registration and Participation: The workshop can accommodate maximum of 30 participants only. Registration Fee: Rs. 500/- per Participant. Interested Members confirm your participation by E-mail, Fax or Phone before 7th Feb 2005, along with DD/cheque/cash for Rs. 500/- favouring M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management, payable at Bangalore. The workshop fee includes working lunch and course materials. Thanking you Yours truly, Janardhana Rao�� Dr. S Chandrappa Librarian�� Organizing Secretary�� MSRIM Mobile: 9880021875 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=30648/*http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/ji… Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

1 0

Digital Libraries for Academic Excellence with Special Refere
by SHRI RAM 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

Dear Sir/Madam, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida is organizing a guest lecture on Digital Libraries for Academic Excellence with Special Reference to Science & Technology Sector on 31st January 2005 at 11.AM, the guest speaker is one of the distinguished librarian of the country Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras. We are confident that this lecture will be useful for all the Academicians, Research Scholars, Students and Library Professionals. Further we are also sure that many of our fellow librarians in the institutions around NCR are striving to make their library services more active and relevant to their users. I therefore extend this cordial invitation to you as Library Professional and all other persons who are interested in working and usage of Libraries to join us for the participation and active interaction. Organiser "Sanjay Kataria" Shri Ram Learning Resource Center Jaypee University of Information Technology Waknaghat, Distt-Solan (HP) PIN-173 215, Phone: 01792 239 242 Dear Sir/Madam, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida is organizing a guest lecture on Digital Libraries for Academic Excellence with Special Reference to Science & Technology Sector on 31st January 2005 at 11.AM, the guest speaker is one of the distinguished librarian of the country Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras. We are confident that this lecture will be useful for all the Academicians, Research Scholars, Students and Library Professionals. Further we are also sure that many of our fellow librarians in the institutions around NCR are striving to make their library services more active and relevant to their users. I therefore extend this cordial invitation to you as Library Professional and all other persons who are interested in working and usage of Libraries to join us for the participation and active interaction. Organiser "Sanjay Kataria" Shri Ram Learning Resource Center Jaypee University of Information Technology Waknaghat, Distt-Solan (HP) PIN-173 215, Phone: 01792 239 242 http://clients.rediff.com/signature/track_sig.asp http://ads.rediff.com/RealMedia/ads/adstream_nx.cgi/www.rediffmail.com/inbo…

1 0

RE: [LIS-Forum] Information/Sources on Orphans in India required
by pranjals＠mastek.com 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

Hi Salman NGOs will be in a position to give you this information You can visit http://www.indianngos.com/ and can contact Sanjay Bapat Sanjay(a)IndianNGOs.com Regards, Pranjal Sule Assistant Manager- Information Repository Mastek Ltd Tel.No. 55914662 -----Original Message----- From: salman haider [mailto:salman_38h@rediffmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:56 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Information/Sources on Orphans in India required Dear All, I am preparing a social welfare business plan. As part of this plan, I require reports/details of the areas mentioned below. Could you please assist? 1) Demographic profile of orphans in India 2) Profiling of orphanages in India - in terms of total estimated orphanages, average number of inmates, expenses incurred per inmate etc. In the second topic, I am basically trying to understand the demand and supply details, how well on an average these orphans are cared for etc. Thanks a lot. Salman Salman Haider Consultant Learning Resource Centre Indian School of Business Hyderabad-19 Mail: salman_haider(a)isb.edu Phone (Office Desk): 040-23187962

1 0

Academic and Scholalr Search Engines and Sources | Deep Web Research |
by Gerry Mckiernan 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

Colleagues/ On behalf of my WebColleague, Marcus P. Zillman, I am pleased to announce his latest resource guide: Academic and Scholar Search Engines and Sources http://zillman.blogspot.com/2004/12/academic-and-scholar-search-engines.html Internet MiniGuide Annotated Link Compilation white paper titled "Academic and Scholar Search Engines and Sources' is a 32 page research paper listing selected resources both new and existing that will help anyone who is attempting to find academic and scholarly information and knowledge available on the Internet. Each source is described along with the URL address than can be accessed. It is freely available as a .pdf file (966KB) at the above link and authored by Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A. In addition, Marcus recently published an article in LLRX(r) that is also WorthTheRead: "Deep Web Research 2005" [ http://www.llrx.com/features/deepweb2005.htm ] BTW: For my eProfile of Marcus Zillman please see my latest _Library Hi Tech News_ column [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/Zillman.pdf ] Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Deep Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu

1 0

ICONES PLANTARUM INDIAE ORIENTALIS
by Prafulla Chandra 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

Dear All, We are looking for a copy of the following title: ICONES PLANTARUM INDIAE ORIENTALIS, by R. Wight. 6 volumes bound in 3 physical volumes. Although a reprint of the ORIGINAL EDITION is available in the market, we are looking for the ORIGINAL EDITION PUBLISHED DURING THE BRITISH RULE IN INDIA. Wight served in Chennai and was associated with the Madras Horiticultural Society. Any useful pointers on vendors of old books or on personal collections of individuals are welcome. The above book is required for Dharma Vana Arboretum, a not-for- profit, international arboretum being developed near Hyderabad over an area of 450+ acres to provide shelter to hundreds of endangered tree species of the tropics. Many thanks in advance for your support and cooperation to our DVA project. Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Senior Editor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NISC Export Services Pvt. Ltd. (an affiliate of NISC International, Inc. USA) S-1 Ballad Estates, St.Ann's School Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 017 Andhra Pradesh, India - Tel:+91 40 27001517 Tel/Fax:+91 40 27002538 WWW.NISC.COM A company in service to NISC worldwide. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1 0