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Origiin Newsletter-November 2011 edition
by Mailing List Admin 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:59:51 +0530 From: Bindu Sharma <bindu(a)origiin.com> Dear Friends,**** Greetings from Origiin!**** We are pleased to forward (attached) November 2011 edition of Origiin monthly newsletter (http://newsletter.origiin.com) **** This edition has the following columns:**** � *Column: *US or India: Where to file for a patent first?**** � *Latest news***** o Aurobindo Pharma gets royalty-free licence for AIDS drug **** o Bollywood movie Ra.One: Copyright Infringement **** � *Interesting patent of the month: *SELF CONTAINING ENCLOSURE FOR PROTECTION FROM KILLER BEES* ***** � *Origiin IP Crossword # 002 ***** � *Patents restored in the month of October 2011***** *Please reply this mail with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line to unsubscribe from receiving this newsletter.***** Have a good day!**** Best regards,**** *Bindu Sharma***** Origiin IP Solutions LLP**** [Intellectual Property Rights]**** Bangalore**** Phone: +919845693459, +919880213204**** Website: www.origiin.com**** Linkedin Profile: http://in.linkedin.com/in/bindusharma**** Email: bindu(a)origiin.com, origiin2010(a)gmail.com**** 1. Download complimentary HANDBOOK on IPR from http://www.origiin.com/download/Handbook%20on%20IPR-Origiin%20IP%20Solution… **** 2. Blog: http://origiinipae.blogspot.com**** 3. Special blog for children, they can EARN WHILE LEARN: http://origiin-youngworld.blogspot.com**** Without patents, the future of your business may be owned by someone else*** * ** ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TNEB Handbook
by poornachandra naik 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Dear Professionals, I need your help regarding handbook titled "Tamil Nadu Electricity Board handbook", as its availability and latest editions. Regards, Poornachandra P Naik Documentation Section Chemtex Consulting of India (Pvt) Ltd. Old Airport Road Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vecancy @ NABI Mohali
by Veeru 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Dear Professionals, * National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)* (Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology) C-127, Industrial Area, S A S Nagar, Phase 8, Mohali, Punjab, India-160071 *1.Library cum Informatics Officer : 01 post* *2.Library Assistant : 02 posts * *Application Fee* : Rs.100/- (No application fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates), by means of Demand Draft (issued by State Bank of India only), drawn in favour of “National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali” payable at Phase-1Br., Mohali. *How to Apply* : Application in the prescribed format should be sent to the *Administrative Officer, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, C-127, Phase-VIII, Industrial Area, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab-160071 (India) * super-scribing ‘Application for the post of __________” on the envelope, so as to reach on or before *30/11/2011*. *Please visit *http://www.nabi.res.in/permanent.aspx for all the details and application format * http://www.nabi.res.in/Vacancies/NABI/Permanent/AdvtNo_7_2011/TechnicalAdmi… * -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(a)gmail.com* * * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About journal selection
by Ashwini.H.S. ashu 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

Dear Professionals, Is there any particular criteria for selecting a journal for a bibliometric study? or can we pick and choose any journal? Please give your valuable solution for this. Thank you Regards, Ashwini, H.S. Library and Information Assistant Central Institute of Indian Languages Mysore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SOUDHA LIBRARY TO GO DIGITAL
by Ragaavendra R 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

Soudha library to go digital The State government seems to be hurrying on the e-path. After spending Rs 33.75 lakh to gift iPads to MLCs, it has now embarked on digitising the Legislature library. Presently, very few legislators are seen entering the library room. The library is off limits for the general public. This being the case, the Libraries Committee of the legislature has recommended for the digitisation process, in the hope that legislators make use of it more effectively. The aim is to make the 1.30 lakh-odd books, proceedings of the legislature and other documents available to the legislators at the click of a button. The Committee took the decision to go digital in 2008 with the project being executed by Bangalore University. Council Chairman D H Shankaramurthy, the chairman of the committee, said that recently, the State government had decided to gift the MLCs with iPads 2, mainly for this purpose. With the e-library being made functional in the next three months, legislators could access the literature from wherever they are. Dr P V Konnur, librarian, BU and his team have completed cataloguing the books, while it is being contemplated to hand over the digitisation process to the Digital Library of India. Shankaramurthy said that ultimately he would like to link the Karnataka library to e-libraries of other States and also that of Parliament. He said that as an Opposition leader in 2001-02, he had toured Ubrani hobli in Channagiri taluk of Davangere district, where he was moved by the drinking water problems of the people. “I made a visit to the library to find out more about the region and the ways in which water could be supplied there. Today, the project has neared completion and people of Ubrani and surrounding villages will soon have drinking water,” he said. The Channagiri-Ubrani Lift irrigation project entails about 1.2 TMC of water being lifted from the Bhadra River and stored in a lake in Ubrani, which is in turn linked to other lakes. As in May this year, the library had a collection of about 1.30 lakh volumes of printed books, reports, government publications, debates, gazettes and other documents. The library that was set up in 1930 has literature pertaining to a wide range of topics. Debates of Indian Parliament, state legislatures, reports of central and state governments, United Nations and its agencies, Gazettes of central and state governments, periodicals and publications brought out by the Secretariats of the two Houses, are the other important collections in the library. The collections are primarily in English and Kannada. SOURCE LINK: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/204434/soudha-library-go-digital.html Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC Award
by Prof. Juran Krishna Sarkhel 13 Nov '11

13 Nov '11

Dear Moderator, Please post the following in the LIS-Forum: The following IASLIC awards for the year 2010 have recently been declared. a) S. M. Ganguli IASLIC Best Librarian of the year Award 2010: Dr. S. N. Singh, Head, Library, National Institute of Virology, Pune. b) S. R. Ranganathan IASLIC Medal for the Best Article for the 2010: Dr. Gautam Maity, Associate Professor, DLIS, Jadavpur University c) Prof A. K. Mukherjee- IASLIC Lifetime Achievement Award for Retired Librarian 2010: Dr. P. C. Shah, former Director, ATIRA, Ahmedabad d) Smt. A. Satyavathi and Prof. A. A. N. Raju - IASLIC Best Young LIS Teacher Award 2010 - Dr. Subarna K. Das, Associate Prof., Jadavpur University, Calcutta. e) Prof. Prabir Roychoudhary and Amita Ray Choudhary - IASLIC Best LIS Teacher Award 2010 - Prof. N. R. Satyanarayana, Bhimrao Ambedakar Central University, Lucknow. Let us join to congratulate them. Dr. J. K. Sarkhel Professor of Library & Information Science & Director, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning University of Kalyani Kalyani-741235 West Bengal; India Mobile: 09433175705 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INBOFA 2012: International Book Fair organise by Mahatma Gandhi University Library
by Vimal Kumar 13 Nov '11

13 Nov '11

Venue : Sports pavilion, Mahatma Gandhi University Campus, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala. Date & Duration : 11 days, from 13th to 23rd January 2012. Timings : 10 am to 7:30 pm on all days. Inauguration : At 2.00 pm on 13th January 2012 at Mahatma Gandhi University. The Fair will be open to the public from the same day. How to reach : 13 km from Kottayam Railway Station/Private Bus Stand 4 km from Ettumanoor 80 km from Kochi Airport Route: Deviate from MC Road at Gandhinagar/Ettumanoor. Public Transport: Private Buses from Nagampadom Bus Stand close to Kottayam Railway Station. Registration Participation in the Fair is open to publishers, booksellers, book distributors and dealers/manufacturers of teaching aids/CD-ROMs. Rental: Stall (3mtr. x 3mtr.): Rs. 10000/-. Exhibitors who rent 3 or more stalls are eligible for a discount of 15%. Contact Information Ph: 0481-6065087, 6065088 Email: inbofa2012(a)mgu.ac.in Website: http://www.inbofa2012.mgu.ac.in -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation - Workshop on Citizen Journalism and New Media (Jaipur November 26-28)
by rajesh mishra 12 Nov '11

12 Nov '11

Jaipur: November 26-27, 2011 Apply online at: http://drc.urmul.org ABOUT THE EVENT: Citizen Journalism is act of citizen playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing and disseminating news and information. It has put democracy back in people's hands. Citizen Journalists, equipped with mobile phones, portable cameras, and blog, are rapidly becoming alternative media as a reliable and wide-ranging source of information throughout the world. Citizen Journalism plays an important role on development of the society towards spreading information, unearthing corruption or just disseminating news on anything happening in the community. This workshop is designed to serve media workers and those who look after media/documentation in nonprofit organizations. Many of these organizations are small and modestly resourced. It’s safe to assume that many of the participants are just beginning to learn how to use new media technologies and storytelling in their work; some may be completely unfamiliar with multimedia journalism and social media, with a few at the “intermediate” skill level. The workshop will offer a supportive and informal atmosphere to encourage participants to try unfamiliar things and to learn new skills. TENTATIVE AGENDA 2 days, 9am to 5pm everyday CITIZEN JOURNALISM -- Introduction to important aspects of covering a story -- Practical tips on writing -- Practical tips on recording information and taking photographs -- Introduction to citizen journalism resources and networks -- Practical session on writing stories for citizen journalism SOCIAL MEDIA -- Setting up a blog -- Introduction to social networking sites -- Learning to create a strategy to use social media to pull in more traffic to your blog -- Managing your blog and other social network accounts PHOTO AND AUDIO-VIDEO EDITING -- Learning to use free and open source audio editing tool -- Publishing audio material -- Learning to use free and open source video editing tools -- Publishing videos online -- Learning to use free and open source photo manipulation tools For this workshop you are requested to bring samples of stories you have written or any type of case studies or reports you may have collected in the past. Also bring information about your organisation – mission, goals, objectives and list of activities and achievements. SOME BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS: -- Participants will be equipped in collecting and developing stories for citizen journalism. -- Participants will be able to produce short videos and audio clips that will be able to support their stories. -- Participants will begin to use social media for publishing and campaigning their stories. PLEASE NOTE: -- Selection: Participants will be selected after reviewing their application form -- Venue: Final venue, timings will be informed to the selected participants. -- Workshop Fee: Rs.1200/- to paid in cash or cheque in favor of URMUL Trust, payable at Bikaner. -- Breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee/snacks will be provided. -- There will be no travel or accommodation allowances provided to the participants. -- Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop, digital camera, handy-cam, etc. -- Limited Internet access will be available at the workshop. Please bring your own 3G devices. -- Shared/dormitory accommodation can be arranged on request, to be paid extra. -- DVD containing Free/Open Source Software will be distributed free among the participants. ORGANISER: Desert Resource Centre (http://drc.urmul.org ) – an initiative in the desert region of India - to research, document, disseminate and to facilitate in capacity building of grass root organisations. TRAINERS / FECILITATORS: Mahiti (www.mahiti.org) Mahiti is a 'Social Enterprise' based in the 'Garden City of India, Bangalore'. Mahiti empowers clients to reduce the cost and complexity of Information Technology through the strategic use of Free/Open Source Software. FOR ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Ravi Mishra – Mobile: 8875770939 – Email: drc(a)urmul.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Library Policy Revision Committee
by faisal sl 12 Nov '11

12 Nov '11

Dear All, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is the premier organization in school education sector in India with 1085 schools and 10,58,450 students (as on 31.03.2011). Qualified Librarians are being posted in KVs form the beginning of KVS's inception in 1965. In 2008, a Policy for KV Libraries was developed and since then implemented. This Policy is under revision now to adopt all the new trends happening in the fields of School Librarianship, teaching and learning. A core committee was formed in September 2011 and is working to prepare a new set of Library Guidelines for Kendriya Vidyalayas all over the country. As a member of the Committee, I like to invite your productive comments and suggestions on the subject. Regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association <http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org%20>(KLA) & Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom <http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com> Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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India’s first Dictionary on Indian Patent Law
by Bindu Sharma 12 Nov '11

12 Nov '11

*India’s first Dictionary on Indian Patent Law* *Origiin IP Solutions LLP, Bangalore [INDIA] publishes first Dictionary of its kind in India. The dictionary has been designed in a unique manner explaining legal meaning of the key terms with reference to relevant sections and rules, illustrations, case-laws wherever applicable. The dictionary not only explains the key terms used in the Indian Patents Act but also lists the differences between closely related terms such as inventor vs application, patent vs patent application etc. * * * *This dictionary will be of great value to the candidates appearing for the Indian Patent Agent Examination and IP Practitioners working in law firms as well as IP departments of the innovation based companies. It is a must for the departmental library.* *About the authors* *Bindu Sharma, Patent Attorney, Origiin IP Solutions LLP* *Bindu Sharma is a law graduate and a registered Patent Agent with Indian Patent Office. She has around 8 years of excellent work experience working with premium academic institutions and industries. She has vast experience in patent searches, patent drafting, prosecution, copyright and design law. She has presented several papers in symposium/conferences, and has paper publications in reputed journals and has been actively involved in providing trainings on Intellectual Property to corporates and academic institutions. She has been speaker in several conferences, symposium and workshops.* *Anita Kalia, Patent Attorney, Origiin IP Solutions LLP*** *Anita Kalia is a Registered Patent Agent with Indian Patent Office. She practices Patent Law mainly the technology areas of Software, Information Technology, mechanical, electronics and telecommunications. Anita has extensive experience in Patent Drafting, searching, Invention Analysis and Prosecution of patent applications at Indian patent Office as well as Internationally.* *Main Highlights of Dictionary* Ø *More than 430 patent terms defined in detail* Ø *More than 30 differences between important terms most commonly used in Patent Law* Ø *Reference to relevant sections and rules* Ø *Provides straightforward explanations of patent law terminology simple language* Ø *Storehouse of information* *Cost: **300 INR per copy (additional 75 INR for shipment)* *How to order* *Dictionary on Indian Patent Law can be ordered by making payment of 300 INR (additional 75 INR for shipment) by cheque or demand draft payable to Origiin IP Solutions, Bangalore.* *Postal address:* Origiin IP Solutions LLP #51, MCHS, 15th Cross HSR Layout, Sector 4, Bangalore, Karnataka India Pin: 560034 Phone 9845693459 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9845693459 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 9880213204 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9880213204 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: info(a)origiin.com, origin.training(a)gmail.com For more details, click the link below: http://origiinipae.blogspot.com/2011/11/indias-first-dictionary-on-indian.h… Best regards, Bindu Sharma *Origi**in* *IP Solutions LLP* [Intellectual Property Rights] Bangalore Phone: +919845693459, +918025830363 Website: www.origiin.com Email: bindu(a)origiin.com, origiin2010(a)gmail.com Blog: http://origiin.blogspot.com, http://origiinipae.blogspot.com Linkedin Profile: http://in.linkedin.com/in/bindusharma *Without patents, the future of your business may be owned by someone else* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Journal: June 2010 issue.
by Pavithrabai M S 12 Nov '11

12 Nov '11

Dear professionals, One of My faculty Member need this article/Issue. If your institution/organization subscribing this Journal, Kindly send it to me. I will be thankful to you, its an urgent. Journal : Social Science Probings Issue : June 2010 Published by Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Thanking you, -- With Best Regards : Ms. Pavithrabai M S Librarian Centre For the Study Of Culture and Society No. 827, 29th Main Road, Poornaprajna HBCS Layout Uttarahalli, BANGALORE - 560 061 Tel ph No:91-80- 26730476/26730967/26730268 website:www.cscs.res.in Email: pavithrabai(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] NewGenLib Adaptation program
by Jai Haravu 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

This is concerning Mr P K Uphadya's posting on the relative strengths and weaknesses of NewGenLib (NGL) and Koha in the open source space for library management systems. It would be nice if existing users of these software systems can post their experiences with their implementation of these software. This would help professionals in evaluating the software suitable for them..NGL's latest version 3.0.3 has many customizable features (in addition to what Mr Upadhyay has pointed out) including the use of VuFind as the OPAC front-end as well as enabling mobile enhancements. I would also like to add from my experience that NGL has many features specific to the practices followed in Indian academic and special libraries. This may also be a factor to consider and comment upon when comparing software. I hope people will exchange their experiences on these as well. Haravu On 10-11-2011 21:37, lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in wrote: > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Fwd: Verus starts NewGenLib adaptation program (Upadhyay P K) > 2. Assistant Librarian in Central Institute of Indian Languages > (Satish S) > 3. National Library Week Celebrations by KALA > (rajendrababu.hanumanthappa(a)wipro.com) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:41:34 +0530 > From: Upadhyay P K<pku(a)nic.in> > To: Shamprasad Pujar<pujar(a)igidr.ac.in>, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Fwd: Verus starts NewGenLib adaptation > program > Message-ID:<fc6d1cf6b047.4ebac95e(a)nic.in> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > Dear friends, > > It is very good posting in this forum on adoption of OSS and other softwares. There have been varying opinion. Last year I had posted various mails on pros and cons of OSS and Commercial softwares. > > In relation to NewGenLib and KOHA, technically I would prefer NGL to KOHA. Few of the reasons are: > Technology platform of NewGenLib has been PsotgreSQL backend, Apache server and JAVA at front end. These are the most preferred choices like .Net for development of softwares, although various technologies are being used for others including Open and proprietary. I do not understand why developers of KOHA application used/chose PERL langauage for front development and MySQL as back end. What will be long term implication, time will tell. Although KOHA has been customized for PostgreSQL and Windows lateron. > > Another fascinating technology of NewGenlib is their search engine Solr and ZOTERO. For Bibliographic and Authority data searches NGL now uses Solr. Solr is the popular, blazing fast open source enterprise search platform from the Apache Lucene project. Even DSpace also uses Lucene and now it has customized for use of Solr. Again here, KOHA is using ZEBRA search engine not so popular like Lucene and Solr. > > I find it easy to integrate DSpace and NewGenLib with portal using JSP and common connectors more of JAVA technology. > > Both of softwares are licensed as GPL not BSD. Although I prefer BSD, DSpace is BSD licensed. > > Both the software are now being supported in India by private firms, it is good. Again I would repeat that either Open Source, Free or commercial, total implementation of the information system/software that matters and it hardly makes any difference in cost. > > Some of the research articles will help you to understand the efforts of library automation and digital library implementation. I liked one such paper by S R Birje on Library Automation case study in SRLELS Journal of Information Management, V48 (2), April 2011, p131-145. Although some of the cost and effort estimation could also have been incorporated in this paper like OPAC Hosting on Internet server, Database Hosting, Customization, Post implementation support, etc. for others to understand implementation. > > Even Dr Goudar also comprehensively on his experience in migration from one application to other. > > If any one like to discuss more on the issue, I would be happy to extend my inputs. > > with kind regards > > P K Upadhyay > NIC, Delhi > > > On 10/04/11, Shamprasad Pujar<pujar(a)igidr.ac.in> wrote: > >> Dear Members, >> >> I think it is a very good opportunity for libraries which have not yet >> undertaken complete automation. The members, who wish to participate in this >> programme at NO COST, may check details available in the forwarded message. >> >> best Regards, >> >> Dr S.M. Pujar >> Deputy Librarian >> IGIDR, Mumbai >> ======================================= >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: NewGenLib - Verus Solutions<info(a)verussolutions.biz> >> Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 9:16 AM >> Subject: Verus starts NewGenLib adaptation program >> To: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in >> >> >> >> Dear Patrons: >> >> Verus Solutions has started "NewGenLib Adaptation Program". You may also >> recommend this program for other libraries. >> >> What is "NewGenLib Adaptation Program"? >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> This program is for libraries which are planning to automate their libraries >> in just 4 days. This is time-bound program. The duration of this program is >> 32 hours (4 - days). And it is very simple. There are schedules for this >> program. If you strictly follow the schedule you will fully automate your >> library in just 4 days. You will be visually observing your users' (and >> management) satisfaction and praise for library services. >> >> What should you do to enroll to this program? >> --------------------------------------------------------------- >> Please visit http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram and >> enrol your library for the program. You may also share this link with >> libraries that are planning to implement library automation. >> >> What happens after enrollment? >> -------------------------------------------- >> NewGenLib Open Source Team will do the following tasks for you >> >> Step 1 - Installation: We will download and install the latest version of >> NewGenLib on your system. If you have any clients we will install NewGenLib >> clients. >> >> Step 2 - Training: This is a 24 hour program (3 days). In this step we will >> train you on all the critical functionalities of library management. >> >> Step 3 - Installing migrated data: We will be collecting you data to convert >> it into NewGenLib schema. The privacy of your library data will be strictly >> be maintained. NewGenLib Open Source Team will be accepting a Non-Disclosure >> Agreement from you to protect the privacy of your data. The process of >> collecting the data will happen at step 1 itself. So that at the end of the >> program the converted data is installed. >> >> Step 4 - System maintenance and support: We will provide you with >> information on process to get instant help from us. Maintaining NewGenLib is >> very cost effective. >> >> Is this program strictly based on schedule? >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> The program is designed for 32 hours, that is 4 days x 8 hours per day. >> However you are at your liberty to allot time for this program. >> >> What are the costs involved in taking up this program? >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Verus Solutions does not charge any thing for this program. This is >> absolutely a free program. All you need is a decent Internet connection as >> all the tasks are executed on-line. >> >> For any queries you may send us an email to info(a)verussolutions.biz >> >> >> Wishing you a happy library management >> >> Warm regards >> NewGenLib Open Source Team >> Verus Solutions >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >>

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Granthsoochi - free online catalog on Koha
by savitra sirohi 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

All, We are offering a a free service that allows you to publish up-to 2,500 catalog records on the Internet. The online catalog is available here: http://granthsoochi.osslabs.biz You can use this site to: * Catalog your books and other material * Publish your catalog on the Internet for everyone to see * Share your catalog records with others * Use catalog records created by others * Create catalog records using sources such as Library of Congress * Export your catalog records in MARC formats You will be able to see your records by filtering on your library name. The platform is Koha based and is hosted on high availability cloud computing platform. Those interested in using the site can contact us using the contact form available here: http://www.osslabs.biz/contactus Updates on this project will be available at this url: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/granthsoochi Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional IT support for Open Source Software http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IITs, IIMs not in league of MIT, Leeds: World Bank
by Rahul Hiremath 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

IITs, IIMs not in league of MIT, Leeds: World Bank World Bank Director Education Elizabeth M King has said that although India is enrolling more students in schools and colleges, the quality of education in the country remains poor. She also pointed out that the country has good institutions like IITs and IIMs but they are not in the league of MIT and Leeds in terms of quality of education. "It's not enough that you are putting more children into schools and colleges each year, you will have to bring them at par with international standard. Though India has some good institutions like IITs and IIMs, they are not as tall as institutions like MIT and Leeds in terms of quality of education provided," said Elizabeth M King said on the sidelines of World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha. She said that inequality in the distribution of resources is causing trouble in achieving high education standards. "Most of the people who come to even IITs and IIIMs have to be from well-off families, where are the opportunities for the poor? Government is not using the funds appropriately," King said. She, however, praised HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, saying he has a good vision for future of India and is open to technological innovations. "I met him (Sibal) in March. He has a good vision to implement the Constitution. I think it will be interesting to see how Aakash (world's most affordable tablet PC launched by the Government) is going to change the education scenario in India. I see it doing so in many ways," she said. King also praised the education policy for girl child in Haryana, saying she saw something similar being implemented in Brazil recently. "Such schemes not only help to increase the literacy rates among girls, they also abate the fears of early marriage among girls," she said. [Source: Economic Times] Rahul R.Hiremath Librarian N.S.S. College of Commerce & Economics Tardeo Mumbai – 34 http://rahulrh.yolasite.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Co.Nx Webchat with R. David Lankes, Thursday, November 17 @ 8:30 pm
by Mailing List Admin 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Fwd: Verus starts NewGenLib adaptation program (Upadhyay P K) -- Rgds Koha
by savitra sirohi 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

All, in response to Mr. P K Upadhyay's message on Koha technology stack and its search engine: 1. Solr Search Engine: Agreed, Solr/Lucene is better. But Zebra is very good too, I don't beleive any library has serious issues with Zebra. Also Koha will have Solr very soon. You can see a working implementation of Koha with Solr here: http://178.79.186.94 (OPAC) To try searches use following search terms: a* (to see a lot of records and then refine) Sample Chinese search term: 梁诗正等编 2. On Perl & Mysql: Perl is very fast, and it has vast software libraries (see cpan.org) that make programming new features on Koha very quick. MySQL is the world's most widely used Open Source DBMS, very large libraries run on this platform without any problems, e.g. British Council Libraries in India and Sri Lanka have 2 million loans per year. This is running smoothly on Mysql. Java and PostgreSQL are very good, but there is no reason to select a software purely on one's perceptions of a technology stack. The fact is that Perl & MySQL have served Koha and its user very well over the last 10 years and likely to continue to do so in the future. 3. Koha vs. Newgenlib Koha is a true open source with a wide global community and a wide developer and vendor base. This is the true advantage of Koha over Newgenlib. The implications of this are: - Koha is likely to improve exponentially due to the wide pool of sponsors and developers - Koha is going to be open source forever, no single entity controls the software. Vendors can come and go but this has not impact on the health of the software and its development trajectory. - Koha is developed using a true open source development process. Diverse group of people including librarians, developers, software architects are involved in decision making. This makes the software quality better. Thanks, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional support for Open Source Software http://www.osslabs.biz Message: 1 Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:41:34 +0530 From: Upadhyay P K <pku(a)nic.in> To: Shamprasad Pujar <pujar(a)igidr.ac.in>, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Fwd: Verus starts NewGenLib adaptation program Message-ID: <fc6d1cf6b047.4ebac95e(a)nic.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear friends, It is very good posting in this forum on adoption of OSS and other softwares. There have been varying opinion. Last year I had posted various mails on pros and cons of OSS and Commercial softwares. In relation to NewGenLib and KOHA, technically I would prefer NGL to KOHA. Few of the reasons are: Technology platform of NewGenLib has been PsotgreSQL backend, Apache server and JAVA at front end. These are the most preferred choices like .Net for development of softwares, although various technologies are being used for others including Open and proprietary. I do not understand why developers of KOHA application used/chose PERL langauage for front development and MySQL as back end. What will be long term implication, time will tell. Although KOHA has been customized for PostgreSQL and Windows lateron. Another fascinating technology of NewGenlib is their search engine Solr and ZOTERO. For Bibliographic and Authority data searches NGL now uses Solr. Solr is the popular, blazing fast open source enterprise search platform from the Apache Lucene project. Even DSpace also uses Lucene and now it has customized for use of Solr. Again here, KOHA is using ZEBRA search engine not so popular like Lucene and Solr. I find it easy to integrate DSpace and NewGenLib with portal using JSP and common connectors more of JAVA technology. Both of softwares are licensed as GPL not BSD. Although I prefer BSD, DSpace is BSD licensed. Both the software are now being supported in India by private firms, it is good. Again I would repeat that either Open Source, Free or commercial, total implementation of the information system/software that matters and it hardly makes any difference in cost. Some of the research articles will help you to understand the efforts of library automation and digital library implementation. I liked one such paper by S R Birje on Library Automation case study in SRLELS Journal of Information Management, V48 (2), April 2011, p131-145. Although some of the cost and effort estimation could also have been incorporated in this paper like OPAC Hosting on Internet server, Database Hosting, Customization, Post implementation support, etc. for others to understand implementation. Even Dr Goudar also comprehensively on his experience in migration from one application to other. If any one like to discuss more on the issue, I would be happy to extend my inputs. with kind regards P K Upadhyay NIC, Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebrations by KALA
by rajendrababu.hanumanthappa＠wipro.com 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

Dear Professionals, KALA takes immense pleasure in inviting you to join us in Celebrating National Library Week during 14-20 November 2011. The Program is as follows. ========================================================= Date: 15th November 2011 Topic: "Mind Openers: How Inquisitive Are YOU?" Speaker: Mr. K V Ramaswamy, Renowned Behavioral Trainer, Bangalore. Time: 14.30pm onwards, Venue: Auditorium, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Yelahanka, Bangalore. For more details please contact: Mr. Gangadhar, Chief Librarian, NMIT. Ph: +91-9379835009 e-mail: gangadhar67(a)yahoo.com<mailto:gangadhar67@yahoo.com> ========================================================= Date: 16th November 2011 Topics: 1. "Governance at Cross Roads" by Mr. A Ramaswamy, Former Chairman of Karnataka Appellate Tribunal (KAT), Bangalore-82. 2. "Libraries at the Cross Roads" by Dr. Siddamalliah H S, Principal, Library and Information Officer, NIMHANS, Bangalore. Time: 14.00pm onwards, Venue: Auditorium, CMR Institute of Management studies, #2, 3rd' C' Cross. 6th 'A' Main, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore - 560043. For more details please contact: Mr. Paramashivaiah H S Chief Librarian, CMR Institute of Management studies Ph: +91-9448190951 e-mail: paramashiv(a)gmail.com<mailto:paramashiv@gmail.com> ============================================== Date: 17th November 2011 Topic: "Open Access to Scholarly Literature" Speaker: Dr. Francis Jayakanth, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore. Time: 14.30pm onwards, Venue: Auditorium, SJB Institute of Technology, Uttarahalli-Kengeri Road, Bangalore. For more details please contact: Mr. Vinay C Chief Librarian, SJBIT. Ph: +91-9886811828 e-mail: vinayc1975(a)gmail.com<mailto:vinayc1975@gmail.com> ============================================== Date: 18th November 2011 Topics: 1. "Sustainability: A Primer" by Mr. Bijal Rasbihari Chhaya, Principal Consultant, Talent Transformation, Wipro. 2. "What a Wonderful world!" by Mr. Subhankar Biswas, Renowned Artist, Bangalore. Time: 16.30pm onwards, Venue: Auditorium, Raman Research Institute, C V Raman Avenue, Bangalore. For more details please contact: Dr. Meera B M Chief Librarian, RRI. Ph: +91-9844519180 e-mail: meera(a)rri.res.in<mailto:meera@rri.res.in> ================================================ Date: 19th November 2011 Topic: "Behavioral Training in the Corporate World" by Mr. Sudip Majumder, Manager, Global Enablement and Delivery, Talent Transformation, Wipro, Bangalore" Time: 10.30am onwards, Venue: Auditorium, Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur, Tumkur Dist, Karnataka. For more details please contact: Dr. Bachalapur M M Chief Librarian, KIT and Governing Council Member, KALA. Ph: +91-9740016911 e-mail: bachalapur(a)gmail.com<mailto:bachalapur@gmail.com> ================================================ I request you to please make it convenient to attend the events and encourage your professional friends to attend the programs organized and make it successful. For any further clarifications/ details, please feel free to contact KALA office bearers; Raghavendra R Vice President, KALA e-mail: raghupawar(a)gmail.com<mailto:raghupawar@gmail.com> Rajendra Babu H General Secretary, KALA. e-mail: rhbabu2003(a)yahoo.co.in<mailto:rhbabu2003@yahoo.co.in> Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Assistant Librarian in Central Institute of Indian Languages
by Satish S 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

There is a post of Assistant Librarian in Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Human Resource Development). For more details see below link http://http://ssckkr.kar.nic.in/Eng%20Advt-3-2011.pdf<http://http//ssckkr.kar.nic.in/Eng%20Advt-3-2011.pdf> -- SATISH.S MLISc., M.Phil RVCE, BENGALORU. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MyLISA Lecture on 'Innovative Approaches in Library Liaison'
by Sunil MV 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

MyLISA, Mysore cordially invites you to the lecture on *Innovative Approaches in Library Liaison* BY: Dr. Jesudoss Manalan Librarian Bishop Heber College Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu followed by * Nirmal Library Automation Software DEMO * BY: Dr. Venugopal Former University Librarian Director Nirmal Library Automation Software Tiruchirappali, Tamil Nadu on November 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM *Venue: *Basudeve Somani College, Mysore -- *Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* Sunil M.V. Public Relation Officer - MyLISA, Mysore Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road Siddharthanagar Post Mysore - 570 011 KARNATAKA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-Content 2011 - Keynote Speakers Announced
by Soji Mathew 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

We are pleased to announce the Keynote speakers for E-Content 2011 - From Discovery to Delivery Chandigarh - November 21, 2011 Dr. Rajneesh Arora Vice Chancellor Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala Bhubaneswar - November 23, 2011 Prof. (Dr.) Ashok S. Kolaskar Vice Chancellor KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Hyderabad - November 24, 2011 Prof. Ramakrishna Ramaswamy Vice Chancellor University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Pune - November 25, 2011 (will be announced shortly) Please register yourself for participating in the seminar to listen to these eminent speakers. Register at: www.informindia.co.in/event2011 Hurry up... Only few seats left... Regards, Soji Mathew Informatics (India) Limited | 194, R. V. Road, Basavanagudi | Bangalore - 560004, India www.informindia.co.in | Phone: +91 80 4038 7777 | Fax: +91 80 4038 7600 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Web Content Management (WCM 2011)
by Shibu.K.M 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

*Workshop on Web Content Management* *(WCM 2011) ** (3rd -4th December, 2011)* *Organized by*** *Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh*** *(Partially supported by **DST under Project Mode)*** * * *About the Workshop* Information Technology has made advances over the last several years. As the World Wide Web grows, it is becoming more and more complex for humans to efficiently find and exploit the information. The underlying idea of having a description of data available on the Web is organized in such a way as to be used by machines. Therefore management of information on web is crucially important for better utilization of resources. The information professionals in all kinds of information warehouses have to apply the tools and techniques of ICT to meet the changing requirements of the users by innovating its procedures and systems. This workshop aims to help the library professionals to get an overview and hands on experience on designing library web portals and developing subject gateways. This workshop intends to sharpen the skills of information professionals to present information effectively using internet technology. *Web Portal Designing* Web portal is a web site that functions as a point of access to information in the World Wide Web. A portal presents information from diverse sources in a unified way. This workshop will give hands on training to most of the activities involved in designing a library web portal. *Subject Gateways* Gateways are the Internet search tools to help people find resources on the Internet. They are Internet based services designed to help users locate high quality information that is available on the Internet. *Participants* The Workshop is primarily meant for: · Library and Information Science professionals · IT professionals and · Academicians The total in take would be 30 participants on first come first served basis. *Resource persons* Eminent resource persons will be invited from the reputed institutions in the country. * * *Important Dates* Registration starts 10th November, 2011 Registration closes 30th November, 2011 *Registration* There is a registration fee of Rs 500. It includes the workshop folder, working lunch, and high tea. Registration fee can be paid by Cash/Bank Draft drawn in favour of *the Coordinator, WCM2011 payable at Aligarh*. Participants will be given a certificate on successful completion of the workshop. * * *Accommodation* Accommodation may be arranged on nominal tariffs for the participants in the University Guest House/near by hotels on first come first served basis. * * *About the Department of Library and Information Science, AMU, Aligarh* Department of Library and Information Science of Aligarh Muslim University is a premier institution in the field of Library and Information Science in India with a history that reaches back about sixty years. The foundation of the Department was laid way back in 1950-51 with the introduction of a 'Certificate Course in Library Science', by the then University Librarian, Padma Shri Prof. S. Bashiruddin. Encouraged by the success of the certificate course, late Prof. S. Bashiruddin introduced 'Bachelor of Library Science' in 1958-59 with full time lecturers for the first time in the country. The Certificate course was discontinued in 1968-69. Subsequently, 'Master of Library Science' was introduced in 1970-71. Another pioneering step taken by the department in the year 1986-87 was the introduction of Library Science as a subsidiary subject at B.A level in the Faculties of Arts and Social Science. Realizing the need and importance of research in the subject, the Department started M.Phil/Ph.D programmes since 1990-91. The teaching faculty of the department includes one Professor, three Associate Professors, two Assistant Professors, and two Guest Faculties. Using the modern ICT facilities in the dept, the faculty members are engaged in active research on various aspects of LIS. At present, the department has two ongoing projects sponsored by ICSSR and Department of Science and Technology Govt. of India. In the past also few UGC sponsored projects have been successfully completed. The guild of academic activities such as conferences, seminars, workshops and extramural lectures of eminent scholars have always been regular features of the department. * * *About DST Funded Project* Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organizing, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University is developing Subject Information Gateway in Information Technology (SIGIT), first full-fledged subject information gateway exclusively in the field of Information Technology (IT) fully funded by DST. SIGIT comprehensively covers all areas of Information Technology like e-journals, e-books, IT schools and their curriculum links, databases, free as well as open source software, research projects, electronic theses and dissertations, programming languages, forthcoming conferences/workshops, fellowships and grants, training programmes in IT, etc. and it indents to cater the information needs of the specialists who are directly or indirectly concerned with IT as a subject or an activity. It will be also useful for scientists, academicians, researchers, authors, students, etc. who are engaged in IT based study/research work. *ORGANIZING COMMITTEE* * * *DIRECTOR* * * *Prof. Shabahat Husain* (Prof. DLIS & Librarian-In-Charge, M A Library, AMU, Aligarh) * * *COORDINATOR* * * *Dr. Naushad Ali P.M* (Chairman, DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) * * *COMMITTEE MEMBERS* * * *Mr. S. Mustafa Zaidi* (Asso. Prof. DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) *Dr. Sudharma Haridasan* (Asso. Prof. DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) *Dr. Nishat Fatima* (Asst. Prof. DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) *Dr. Mehtab Alam Ansari* (Asst. Prof. DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) *Mr. Shibu K.M* (Guest Faculty, DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) *Ms. Surayya Ghalibeen* (Guest Faculty, DLIS, AMU, Aligarh) * * *Address for Correspondence* * * *Coordinator* WCM 2011 Department of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202 002 Phone: Tel: 0571 2700039 Email: wcmdlis(a)gmail.com For queries, please may contact: *Mr. Shibu K.M*, Dept of Library and Information Science, Mob: +91 9536767063 E-mail: shibukm123(a)gmail.com *Registration Form* Name: Mr./Ms./Mrs./Dr./Prof._________________________________________________________ Designation: ___________________________________________________________ __________ Organization: _____________________________________________________________________ Address : _________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________ Pin: ____________State: ______________ Country: _________________ Phone: Office:_____________________________ Res.:____________________________________ Fax: ______________________________ Mobile:_____________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________ Accommodation Required: Yes No Mode of Payment Cash DD/Cheque * * *Details of Demand Draft (DD)* Kindly make the DD in favour of “*the Coordinator, WCM2011*” Payable at Aligarh No.___________________ Date ___/___/________ Bank ________________________ Branch___________________Amount_____________ * * * * *Travel Schedule* Date Time Mode Arrival Return Date : Place : Signature Please send the Registration Form to* *:* Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, *Coordinator, WCM 2011, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002 Thanks and regards Shibu K M Department of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202 002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Two apprenticeship trainees
by NIMR-LIBRARY 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Dear All, Kindly circulate the follwoing among forum members. National Institute of Malaria Research Sector 8, Dwarka New Delhi-110 077 Recruitment of Apprenticeship Trainees at Library of National Institute of Malaria Research Delhi Library of National Institute of Malaria Research requires Two young professionals to work as Apprenticeship trainees for the year 2012 (January- December 2012) purely on temporary basis for the proposed term. Qualifications and method of recruitment are furnished below. Qualifications: Freshly pass out BLIS graduates (Results declared in 2011) from a recognized University or Institute Tenure: January to December 2012 Stipend: Rs 11500/- (Rupees Eleven thousand five hundred only) consolidated, no other allowances Method of recruitment: Interested candidates may send their curriculum vitae/biodata to The Director, National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector 8, Dwarka, New Delhi-110 077 by post or E-mail their biodata in MS Word File to librarian(a)mrcindia.org. Candidates sending their application through post are requested to super scribe the envelop with "Application for the post of Apprenticeship trainee at NIMR Library" Last date of receipt of applications: 30 November 2011 Note: The applications will be screened initially and only short listed suitable candidates (10-15 candidates) will be called for personal discussion in December 2011. Selected candidates will have to join in January 2011. Selected candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay in Delhi. Candidates will have to bring all original documents, certificates at the time of Personal discussion. Director NIMR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS Awards: Call for Nominations. Closing Date: 15 November 2011
by Jagtar Singh 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

IATLIS Awards – Call for Nominations In the last general body meeting of the Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) held on 18 November 2010 at University of Pune, Pune, the increase in the number of LIS teachers and IATLIS members was highly appreciated. In view of the increase of LIS teachers and members, it was resolved to give the following awards on an annual basis. Therefore, IATLIS invites nominations from LIS teachers /professionals / researchers for the following two awards: 1. IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award 2011 2. IATLIS – Mrs. Ratna Laxman Rao Best LIS Teacher / Professional Award 2011 3. IATLIS - Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award 2011 A. Eligibility for IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award, and IATLIS – Mrs. Ratna Laxman Rao Best LIS Teacher / Professional Award: Executive Council Members of IATLIS are not eligible to be nominated for these awards. The nominee should have at least 10 years of teaching experience at the post-graduate level or 10 years professional experience at a senior level, and should be in service. A person can receive the award only once and one person can nominate only one LIS teacher / professional for each award at a time. B. Eligibility criteria for IATLIS - Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award to be given every alternate year to an LIS Teacher: The teacher must be in-service in a UGC recognized university on a full-time basis and must have at least 10 years of teaching and research experience in Library and Information Science. The following aspects of the research work during previous two years shall be considered for the award: Supervision of Ph.D. research work Research funding got from national and international bodies. Research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. Research publications that got citations. The recipient LIS teacher/researcher will be given a citation and a memento/shawl at the Annual IATLIS Conference. The nominations will be considered by an Awards Committee constituted by the IATLIS Executive Committee. An award will not be given in case majority of the Committee Members feel that no one has been found suitable for that award. Nominations in quadruplicate (four copies) with all the supporting documents should reach The General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) on or before 15 November 2011. In addition to four copies of nominations in hard copy form, a soft copy of nominations should also be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS by email at iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com. No communication other than nominations will be entertained and the decision of the Awards Committee will be final. Dr. H.P.S. Kalra, Joint Secretary, IATLIS iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILA CONFERENCE AT MANGALORE, D.K. ,KARNATAKA
by Vishala BK 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

*ILA Annual Conference 2012 at Mangalore* Dear professional friends, *The 57th Annual conference* of the *INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION -* will be organised by St.Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies & Research, Mangalore, Karnataka, in collaboration with Karnataka State College Librarians’Association (R) Bangalore, Karnataka on* **February** *23-25, 2012 on the theme *"KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY: INNOVATIONS IN LIBRARIANSHIP".* Last date of Submission of Fulltext Papers : 25.12.2011 Acceptance Notification : 10.01.2012 Conference : 23-25 February, 2012 Venue : St.Agnes Centre (Autonomous) Bendore, Mangalore-575002 Karnataka, India More details are available at the website http://ilaconference2012.weebly.com/index.html Contact details *Dr. Vishala B.K.* *Organising Secretary** *Head and Selection Grade Librarian St.Agnes Center for P.G. Studies & Research Library, Mercara Hill Road, Bendore, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka, India Phone: 09448824505; (M), 09880984544 Email: *bk.vishala(a)gmail.com* * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg: Article Needed
by ksgimahesh 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Dear Professionals, One of My faculty Member urgent need this article for her research work. Any one can send me the below articles. 1. Cyclic strain resistance and fracture behaviour of Al2O3-particulate[image: next term]<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/014211239598939Z#hit2> -[image: previous term]<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/014211239598939Z#hit1> reinforced[image: next term]<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/014211239598939Z#hit3>2014 aluminium alloy metal-matrix composites *International Journal of Fatigue*<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01421123> Volume 17, Issue 3<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_hubEid=1-s2.0-S014…>, April 1995, Pages 183-199 , 2. On the castability of Al-Si/SiC particle-reinforced metal-matrix composites: Factors affecting fluidity and soundness<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/026635389390016A?_alid=180…> *Composites Science and Technology*<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02663538>, Volume 49, Issue 1<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_hubEid=1-s2.0-S026…>, 1993, Pages 1-12 3. *Effect of solidification rate and metal feedability on porosity and SiCAl2O3 particle distribution in an Al-Si-Mg (359) alloy<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0266353895000011?_alid=180…> * *Composites Science and Technology*<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02663538>Volume 53, Issue 3<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_hubEid=1-s2.0-S026…>, 1995, Pages 301-315 -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh. Y Assistant Librarian, K.S.School of Engineering & Management, K.S.Group of Institutions, Bangalore-62. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Asst. Librarian / Librarian - Mumbai
by kamlesh hilal 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Asst. Librarian / Librarian - Mumbai 1 Opening(s) Personnel Selekt, hiring for India’s premier cultural institution * * <http://naukri.com/tieups/tieups.php?othersrcp=11497> *Experience:* 4 - 9 Years *Location:* Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs *Compensation:* Attractive Compensation with benefits and a 5 day week *Education:* UG - Other Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required *Industry Type:* Education/ Teaching/Training *Role:* Librarian *Functional Area:* Teaching, Education *Posted Date:* 03 Nov Job Description The incumbent would work a 5 day week and be responsible for providing effective library and research services to local and international users and be responsible for the maintenance of the Library and all its content matter. Evaluating the existing library systems and controls and upgrading them if required to reflect a modern knowledge center, updating library policies and procedures, keep abreast of the latest technology and source and track for the availability of new products best suited to the Library, Proper catalogue and display of new acquisitions, prepare specific research reports, conducting workshops for various users, monitor and regularly renew subscriptions, relationship management with internal and external customers, etc are some important job attributes. *Keywords:* Librarian, Information Executive, Desired Candidate Profile Applicants should be smart and presentable aged 26 – 32 years with at least a degree in Library Science and 5 – 10 years experience in the Library / Information Management function of a multinational organization. High computer literacy levels with a knowledge of various library software packages and good exposure to working in a digital environment are some important characteristics aspirants should possess. Company Profile Client of Personnel Selekt is India’s premier cultural institution which is 4 decades old. The first multi-venue, multi-purpose cultural centre to be built in South Asia, it has been committed since its inception to promoting and preserving the country’s rich and vibrant traditions in music, dance and theatre, as well as catalyzing new and innovative work in the field of the performing arts. With multiple modern theatres, a photography gallery, research and training center and extensive archival and library facilities located in the heart of Mumbai’s business district, our client presents more than 500 events each year across all major art forms. Contact Details *Company Name:* Personnel Selekt *Website:* http://www.personnelselekt.com *Executive Name:* Ms Subhashita Shetty *Address:* Not Mentioned *Email Address:* pselekt(a)vsnl.com *Telephone:* Not Mentioned *Reference ID:* NK - 979 / 11 -12 -- Thanks (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ Kamlesh B. Hilal B.R.Harne College of Engineering & Technology Wangani (W) 421503 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : kamleshhilal24(a)gmail.com : http://kamleshhilal.blogspot.com : http://www.slideshare.net/kamleshhilal/online-buying-for-librarians. Mob : 9322735397 /// 9833787311. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA day at CSIR-NAL.
by Dr.Poornima Narayana 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Dear Members The first ever celebrations of 'International Open Access Day' event was held at CSIR-NAL on 24th October 2011 in commemoration with the 'International Open Access Week' being celebrated during 24th -30th October 2011. This global event in its 4th year is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access (OA), to share what they have learned from professional colleagues, and to help inspire in wider participation in helping to make OA a new norm in scholarship and research. The program was organized at SR Valluri Auditorium in the afternoon. Dr. Poornima Narayana, Head, ICAST welcomed the gathering and highlighted the significance of open access movement and initiatives being adopted around the world. To convey complete awareness about OA and related issues appropriately, a 'road show' of video clipping depicting the advantages of OA was screened followed by a power point presentation on the current scenario of OA at international and national levels. The OA mandate framed by the CSIR Core Committee constituted by DG, CSIR and the guidelines / policies were highlighted. Mr. Shyam Chetty, Director, CSIR-NAL in his remarks highlighted the advancement in this direction and mentioned about the adoption of OA mandates/policies at CSIR, decided by DG, CSIR to ensure that the concept of OA is really accepted and implemented to make appropriate action plan, draw time lines and negotiate with publishers, the authors hosting rights and institutional archival rights in consonance with the OA mandates. He also mentioned that as per DG,CSIR's directive, CSIR will lead the OA movement within the country and take on board other scientific channels to form a 'National Open Access Policy' including legislation if necessary to mandate the availability of out put of publicly funded research in public domain in near future. He appreciated the role of CSIR-NAL in actively advocating and promoting the OA initiatives. He congratulated Head, ICAST & team representing CSIR-NAL for being recently awarded the 'Platinum Award' for the pioneering contributions to the CSIR OA movement along with CSIR-NIO. He further mentioned that the CSIR-NAL's Institutional Repositories (IR) has been one of the top ranked open repositories in the world's leading IRs. He mentioned that CSIR-NAL has been identified as the nodal point for guiding/setting up of IRs of not only other CSIR labs but other institutions in the country, as well and main committee constituted by the DG, CSIR apart from having a member from CSIR-NAL, has also identified a group for imparting training to the other CSIR laboratories with two members. The Chief Guest of the day was Prof. P. Balaram, Director, IISc and the editor of the popular journal 'Current Science'. Prof. Balaram with enormous contribution in science communication research, is an advocate of open access especially open archives. The topic of his presentation was on 'Science Publishing: Issues of Access' wherein he expressed his concern over the science publishing, the publisher's growing monopoly and in particular authors rights. He opined that open archives - one of the prominent OA channel is more preferable for promoting scholarly communication. In his own words "much publicly-funded research work done in India and other developing countries appears in high impact factor journals. The key question is, how should the fruits of publicly-funded research be made available to readers in the developing world at no cost? Since the question of who pays for open access journals is unresolved, scientists should go ahead and promote open archives. His concern regarding the funding of publishing in OA journals was clearly evident when he remarked 'OA - who will pay for the publishing - Authors or Readers??' In Europe and the United States, the costs of publishing in open access journals are underwritten by grants from bodies such as the Wellcome Trust, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the US National Institutes of Health. These all provide grants that are far larger than any seen by scientists in developing countries." He appreciated the efforts of Librarians / Information Scientists for bridging the gap in providing the much needed information between the publishers and the information seekers. Professor suggested that the various consortiums, forums and organizations in the country have to come together for negotiations with the publishers with clearly defined agreements towards post-termination and perpetual access and discuss at length these issues at national policy making level while coming out with strong legislation to have sustainable open access model. Professor's speech was received with thunderous applause. Dr. L. Venkatakrishnan, Head of Experimental Aerodynamics Division, CSIR-NAL was the second speaker of the day on the topic 'Open Access: Promised Utopia Or Eventual Reality?' He gave a brief background on publication channel with peer review, a lengthy process taking around 18-21 months. His presentation touched upon the various channels/routes of OA: green, and gold for archival purposes. He presented a clear picture of rising / escalating cost of the commercial journals as the actual reason for the evolution of Open Access while citing the different OA journal models: completely free and author-pays-model (PLOS). In total agreement with Prof. Balaram's statement of promoting OA through open archives (IR), he put a straight forward question "Faculty creating, editing and reviewing content - Are publishers required?". Citing the famous phrase "Chicken or Egg", he pondered over the issue of 'More Downloads ?More Citations' Or More Citations ?More Downloads?' Regarding the funding aspect especially in developing countries which professor had already raised in his speech, Dr. Venkatakrishnan mentioned that general reaction of OA as 'Wider Access? More Downloads ?More Readers ?More Citations and finally to more funding'. He also provided some insight into the copyright policies of different publishers and statistics of authors citations/downloads in OA Context. Mr. BS Shivaram anchored the event while Mr. S R Dey proposed vote of thanks. http://www.icast.org.in/confICAST.php -- Dr. Poornima Narayana +91-80-25086083(W) Fulbright Scholar +91-80-26682781 (R) Head, ICAST poornima.narayan(a)gmail.com National Aerospace Laboratories Bangalore 560017 INDIA -- Dr. Poornima Narayana +91-80-25086083(W) Fulbright Scholar +91-80-26682781 (R) Head, ICAST poornima.narayan(a)gmail.com National Aerospace Laboratories Bangalore 560017 INDIA -- Dr. Poornima Narayana +91-80-25086083(W) Fulbright Scholar +91-80-26682781 (R) Head, ICAST poornima.narayan(a)gmail.com National Aerospace Laboratories Bangalore 560017 INDIA -- Dr. Poornima Narayana +91-80-25086083(W) Fulbright Scholar +91-80-26682781 (R) Deputy Head, ICAST poornima.narayan(a)gmail.com National Aerospace prn_1_in(a)yahoo.com Laboratories Bangalore 560017 INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Resscheduling of National seminar on Preservation of Information Resources in 21st century
by rabinarayan mishra 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

sir, Due to unavoidable circumstances and reasons beyond control, the National Seminar on Preservation of Information Resources in 21st century scheduled to be held on 23rd-25th November 2011 in the Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl has been rescheduled and postponed to 27th-29th February 2012. The last date for submission of paper is 31st December, 2011. Dr. R N Mishra Seminar Coordinator Ddept. of Lib. & Inf. sc. Mizoram University Aizawl -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Position of JRA (Junior Research Associate) @ ITC R&D Centre
by Hemanth Rao KR 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Dear Friends, There is a position open for *JRA (Junior Research Associate) with ITC R&D Centre, ITC Limited* based in Bangalore. *Eligibility & Requirements: *M.L.I.S. (Masters in Library & Information Science) with Basic Science degree will be preferred. Library management, Ability to create internal newsletters/bulletins and handling daily newsletters, Carry out online publishing, maintaining tools for Information services, Intranet site maintenance Ability to understand the Scientists' area of interest and set-up alerts. The candidate is expected to be well versed with computers, Internet and library software's/tools Excellent communication skills. Good customer service skills and analytical skills. Ability to apply existing and emerging technologies to new initiatives and improve library services. Ability to work both independently and in a team. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deadlines without losing focus on quality. Keen learner & Pro-active. *Required Experience: *0-2 Years *Functional Area:* Knowledge Centre/Library *Salary:* As per Corporate standard Interested can send their updated resume to unnikrishnan.g at itc.in or unnikrishnangk at yahoo.com by 8th Nov 2011 along with a mention of present CTC in the mail. *Best Wishes & Regards,* Hemanth Rao KR, Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre, Bangalore Ph: 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Asst. Librarian / Librarian - Mumbai at Personnel Selekt
by kamlesh hilal 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

Asst. Librarian / Librarian - Mumbai at Personnel Selekt*Posted by*: *Personnel Selekt* *Posted date*: *03-Nov* *Job Description:* The incumbent would work a 5 day week and be responsible for providing effective library and research services to local and international users and be responsible for the maintenance of the Library and all its content matter. Evaluating the existing library systems and controls and upgrading them if required to reflect a modern knowledge center, updating library policies and procedures, keep abreast of the latest technology and source and track for the availability of new products best suited to the Library, Proper catalogue and display of new acquisitions, prepare specific research reports, conducting workshops for various users, monitor and regularly renew subscriptions, relationship management with internal and external customers, etc are some important job attributes. *Keywords:* Librarian, Information Executive, *Desired Candidate Profile* Applicants should be smart and presentable aged 26 &ndash 32 years with at least a degree in Library Science and 5 &ndash 10 years experience in the Library / Information Management function of a multinational organization. High computer literacy levels with a knowledge of various library software packages and good exposure to working in a digital environment are some important characteristics aspirants should possess. *Experience Required*: 4 - 9 Years *Education Required*: UG - Other Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required Post DetailsJob TitleAsst. Librarian / Librarian - Mumbai at Personnel SelektClassificationEducation & Training Jobs<http://www.spanjobs.com/category/education-training.html>Job TypeFull-time <http://www.spanjobs.com/category/full-time.html>LocationMumbai JobsCountry <http://www.spanjobs.com/category/.html>Job SalaryAttractive Compensation with benefits and a 5 day weekCompany and Contact Details CompanyPersonnel SelektCompany ProfileClient of Personnel Selekt is India s premier cultural institution which is 4 decades old. The first multi-venue, multi-purpose cultural centre to be built in South Asia, it has been committed since its inception to promoting and preserving the country s rich and vibrant traditions in music, dance and theatre, as well as catalyzing new and innovative work in the field of the performing arts. With multiple modern theatres, a photography gallery, research and training center and extensive archival and library facilities located in the heart of Mumbai s business district, our client presents more than 500 events each year across all major art forms. *Address:*Not MentionedContact Person NameMs Subhashita Shetty -- Thanks (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ Kamlesh B. Hilal B.R.Harne College of Engineering & Technology Wangani (W) 421503 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : kamleshhilal24(a)gmail.com : http://kamleshhilal.blogspot.com : http://www.slideshare.net/kamleshhilal/online-buying-for-librarians. Mob : 9322735397 /// 9833787311. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Librarian(SC) at Shifastar Technologies Pvt Ltd
by kamlesh hilal 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

Post of Librarian(SC) at Shifastar Technologies Pvt Ltd*Posted by*: *Shifastar Technologies Pvt Ltd* *Posted date*: *04-Nov* *Job Description:* Job Description & Specification Designation 1.0Librarian Department 2.0Library Reports To 3.0Medical Director Broad Function 4.0 4.1Formulate library policies and procedures. 4.2Monitor availability of current materials for each discipline at the hospital. 4.3Budget allocation. 4.4Liaison with book vendors and subscription agencies. 4.5Acquisition, cataloging, arrangement, organization, and evaluation of library materials in any format. 4.6Negotiation of licensing agreements with vendors of electronic resources. 4.7Answering reference questions, performance of mediated searches of knowledge based information resources, and provision of other information. 4.8Circulation or control of materials. 4.9Notification to hospital staff of new information in their areas of interest. 4.10Audiovisual services. 4.11Promotion of library services. 4.12Cooperation with other libraries to optimize resource sharing. 4.13Information needs assessment and user surveys. Principal Responsibilities 5.0 Principal Responsibilities 5.1 Provide customer friendly service 5.1.1 Identify, retrieve, organize, repackage and present information in an actionable form. 5.1.2 Help control the flood of available information by selecting what is relevant and usable and, when required, analyzing or synthesizing the content. 5.2Implementation 5.2.1Risk & safety management To ensure that documents from the library are used in the proper manner by library patrons To protect library material from theft and damage In case of natural / man-made disasters, to ensure safety of library patrons 5.2.2Fiscal management Plan and monitor annual library budget that meets the needs of all departments of AHIRC and accountable for the same. Construct and maintain cost effective library facilities without sacrificing quality. Qualifications 6.0Qualifications 6.1Masters of Library and Information Science *Keywords:* Librarian *Desired Candidate Profile* Experience 7.0Experience 7.1Three years independently managing a hospital library Skills 8.0Skills 8.1Effective communication skills 8.2Works well with others in a team 8.3Technology savvy with Internet searching skills 8.4In-depth knowledge of print and electronic information resources in the specialized subject areas of AHIRC. 8.5Design and management of information services that meet the strategic information needs of the individual or group being served. *Experience Required*: 1 - 5 Years *Education Required*: UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization Post DetailsJob TitlePost of Librarian(SC) at Shifastar Technologies Pvt Ltd ClassificationPharma, Healthcare & Biotechnology Jobs<http://www.spanjobs.com/category/pharma-healthcare-biotechnology.html>Job TypeFull-time <http://www.spanjobs.com/category/full-time.html>LocationMumbai JobsCountry----------------- <http://www.spanjobs.com/category/.html>Job Salary---------Company and Contact DetailsCompanyShifastar Technologies Pvt LtdCompany ProfileShifastar Technologies Pvt Ltd *Address:* C-Floral Deck Plaza, MIDC, Andheri East MUMBAI,Maharashtra,India 400093Contact Person Nameswapnil chavan -- Thanks (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ Kamlesh B. Hilal B.R.Harne College of Engineering & Technology Wangani (W) 421503 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : kamleshhilal24(a)gmail.com : http://kamleshhilal.blogspot.com : http://www.slideshare.net/kamleshhilal/online-buying-for-librarians. Mob : 9322735397 /// 9833787311. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Sponsored Two days National Seminar at Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya, Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
by Ajay Kum Sharma 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

Dear Library Professionals, UGC Sponsored Two days National Seminar On User Empowerment through Information Technologies (IT) in College Libraries During 22nd and 23rd November 2011 will be Organised by The Department of College Central Library, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya, Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, Pin – 721212, West Bengal, In Collaboration with Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya, Chandrakona Town, Paschim Medinipur. Subtheme 1. Ethical and Ideological issues of Library Profession in the IT era and with context of user empowerment. 2. Political and Educational issues of user empowerment 3. Role of professional organizations for user empowerment. 4. Roll of Librarians as a professional for user empowerment in the college libraries. 5. Present scenario of user empowerment in the college libraries. 6. Roll of Library profession for user empowerment through IT. 7. User empowerment is the main motto of library management through IT. 8. Management role of library administrations for user empowerment in the college libraries. 9. Library Automation, Internet faculties, Mobile services and online OPAC are the main thrust area for user empowerment in the college libraries. 10. User empowerment through Its in the college libraries 11. Social role of Information Technologies (IT) in the college libraries 12. Community and Indigenous user empowerment system through IT. 13. Empirical issues of user empowerment. 14. State of ICT/IT application for user empowerment in college library service. Target Audience: Apart from LIS professionals, teachers, researchers, students, scientists, social scientists, IT specialists along with information users from different disciplines and activities are expected to participate and render their experiences and suggestions on the seminar topic. Call for Papers: We invite articles on the aforementioned subthemes. Full papers in MS Word references following Indian Standard (IS: 2381 1978) in CD or by e-mail at ranajitkm(a)yahoo.co.in and a hard copy of the same must reach us by 9th November 2011. Registration Fee: Students (VU & GRSM): RS. 150.00 Others: Rs. 300.00 Accomodation: Rs. 500.00 Payment should be made by cash / Demand Draft in favour of Principal, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya, Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, Pin – 721212, West Bengal. Last date of registration is 19th November 6, 2011. Address for Communication: *Mr. Ranajit Kumar Mandal* Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya, Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, Pin – 721212 Mobile No. 9153259648, 8926105639 Email: ranajitkm(a)yahoo.co.in -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kohacon11 News in DNA Newspaper
by sandeep bhavsar 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

Hi All Please have a look at Kohacon11 News covered by DNA newspaper. http://epaper.dnaindia.com/epapermain.aspx?edorsup=Sup&queryed=37&querypage… Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NATIONAL CONVENTION OF MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (MLAI)
by K Madhu 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

NATIONAL CONVENTION OF MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (MLAI) 7 to 9 December 2011 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India Website: http://www.mlai.in/ Organizing committee pleased to inform you that the National Convention of Medical Library Association India will be held from 7th to 9th December, 2011 at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College College Kangra at Tanda Organized by: Medical Library Association of India (MLAI) Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 1 December 2011 Check the event website <http://www.mlai.in/> for latest details. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Short Term Course on E-Resources for Faculty Members of Social Sciences
by Shibu.K.M 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

Dear Colleagues The Academic Staff College in collaboration with the Department of Library & Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is organizing a Short Term Course on *E-Resources for the Faculty Members of Social Sciences * from *17/12/2011 to 22/12/2011*. *Area Covered:* Web Sources and Services Online and Database Searching Open Access Sources Discipline specific Databases (Social Science) Information use ethics: Copyright issues and plagiarism Proforma for Registration may be downloaded from the Website www.asc.amu.orgor it may be collected from the office of the Academic Staff College on all working days and send the filled registration form to the Director, Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Last Date for Registration: *30/11/201 (Strictly on first come first serve basis) * Venue*: *UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh Timing: 3.00 pm to 7.50 pm** Conveyance allowance will be paid to the participants on the successful completion of the course. We look forward to your active participation in this Programme. Course Coordinator: *Dr. Naushad Ali P.M* Chairman Department of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002** Thanks and regards Shibu K M Department of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202 002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SURVEY TO KNOW THE IMPACT OF COPYRIGHT IN LIBRARY SERVICES : INDIA
by musheer khan 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

*Madam/Sir I am conducting a survey to analyze the impact of copyright on library services in India and U.S.A. for my research work . I would like to request you to fill up this questionnaire and give your valuable suggestion in the space provided.The information will be used only for research work. I will be highly thankful to you for this kindned.* * * * * *Please check this link * * * http://www.kwiksurveys.com?s=OHHDMG_a313ba27<http://www.kwiksurveys.com/?s=OHHDMG_a313ba27> * Musheer Ahmad Khan Research Scholar Department of Library and Information science Aligarh Muslim University U.P, India* -- مشير احمد خان MUSHEER KHAN RESEARCH SCHOLAR AMU ALIGARH 09319482353 on web: www.musheerahmadkhan.blogspot.com www.amualigarh.ning.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Routledge trials new author rights policy for Library and Information Science Journals
by Mallikarjun 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

Dear All, Here is another good news on Open Access from Routledge publisher, a two year pilot test by Routledge group on author right policy for library and information science journals, under this, author will retain the copyright to their work and can post in their institutional repository without any embargo period. follow the below link for details http://www.informa.com/Media-centre/Press-releases--news/Latest-News/Routle… List of Library and Information Science journal included http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/pdf/author/lis-journals.pdf Regards !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad http://mallikarjundora.wordpress.com/ !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Access problem and affordability
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

Dana Ruth said: "I think there is a tendency to overly generalize the access problem which, in my mind, is primarily a problem with the biomedical literature. Lack of access, by members of the general public who need to go from PubMed to the full text, is obviously very frustrating. My sense, however, is that few serious researchers or students are truly having a problem with access to the scientific literature. Granted there are problems for non-subscribers desirous of immediate ... seamless ... access. But with options such as institutional document delivery, visiting or contacting a friend at a subscribing library, direct purchase of individual articles, author websites, institutional repositories, etc. ... I doubt that very many researchers are having a serious problem with access." On the contrary, a very very large number of researchers around the world are having a serious problem with access. Perceptions depend on one's own circumstances. We are all conditioned by our own experience. Dana lives in California and works at Caltech. Affluent places. Most researchers in the world work in places where their libraries cannot afford even one tenth or one hundredth of Caltech library's collection of books, journals, reports, and paid online sources. For us the access problem is real and huge. [Even in the affluent West, librarians associations started advocating open access when they started feeling the pinch of steep rises in journal subscription costs.] That is why many of us advocate open access repositories. When arXiv was founded, physicists around the world (including those working at Caltech, Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Oxford and Cambridge) benefited a great deal. That is why researchers in less-endowed institutions need open access to all research. And the preferred mode is OA repositories. Talking about OA journals, notice that many OA journals in the West (e.g. PLoS, BMC) charge a publication fee from the authors, but hardly any OA journal published from Brazil or India or any other developing country. Access and affordability are both important. One without the other is far less effective. And when every researcher adopts open access self-archiving, then everyone, everywhere, will have free online access to all journal articles and the issue of affordability (for subscribing to expensive journals) will diminish in importance. That is where institutional and funder OA mandates become important. Arun Subbiah Arunachalam Distinguished Fellow Centre for Internet and Society Bangalore, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Madras High Court stays plan to turn library into hospital
by Pawan Agrawal 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

Madras High Court stays plan to turn library into hospital CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday stayed the Tamil Nadu government's controversial proposal to shift the recently-constructed Anna Centenary Library to DPI campus in Nungambakkam. A bench of Chief Justice MY Eqbal and Justice TS Sivagnanam granted stay after three PILs were filed questioning the decision . It also directed the government to file a counter affidavit in six weeks. The petition was filed by advocate P Pugalenthi, who claimed the November 1 decision of the state cabinet to shift the library would be "arbitrary, unfair and unreasonable." Chief minister Jayalalithaa had on Wednesday announced that the library, set up by the previous M Karunanidhi government for Rs 230 crore, would be converted into a children's specialty hospital. Justifying her decision on shifting the library, she had said her government, by initiating the effort, has put the state in the forefront of child care. The PILs said it was a political move that would affect the children's right to education . Chief Justice Eqbal, who had only last month attended a function at the library, observed on Friday that it was indeed a beautiful building. If the government wants to build a new hospital, it can do it elsewhere, he said. Writers, including Sa Kandasamy, Indira Parthasarathy, Nanjil Nadan, Prabanchan and Manushya Puthiran among others, some of them Sahitya Akademi Award recipients , expressed "shock" and said the library should be allowed to continue at the Kotturpuram site itself, earlier selected by Jayalalithaa to construct a new Assembly complex during her 2001-06 regime. Soon after coming to power in May, Jayalalithaa had announced the conversion of the under-construction secretariat premises into a super-speciality hospital and shifted the secretariat back to the centuries-old Fort St George. The Jayalalithaa government had also stopped the DMK's flagship programme of supplying free colour TVs, and recast an insurance scheme named after Karunanidhi. Source of Information: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com -- Thanks and Regards *-------* Join hands, Join eLibrarian http://elibrarian.grouply.com <http://elibrarian.grouply.com%20/> *-------* *Pawan R. Agrawal *Librarian Takshshila Centre for Learning Transpek Silox Industry Ltd. Kalali Road- Atladra Vadodara- 390012 Ph. 9376135580 http://www.pragrawal.wordpress.com http://elibrarian.grouply.com Skype ID: pawanagrawal4u4u -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Empowering Academic Libraries in Knowledge Society : Call for Papers – Date Extended till 15th Nov 2011
by sandeep bhavsar 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear All I have been desired by Respected Dr. Pratibha Gokhale Madam to convey to you the following seminar information. National Seminar on Empowering Academic Libraries in Knowledge Society : Call for Paper - Date Extended till 15th Nov 2011 CALL FOR PAPERS - Date Extended till 15th Nov 2011. Sub Themes: Empowering Academic Libraries in Knowledge based Society : Innovative practices, Knowledge management, Manpower development, Information Literacy, Future of Academic Libraries Changing paradigms in Library Education : Research Trends, Teaching- Learning Models, Continuing Education programmes Application of ICT in Academic Libraries: Web 2.0, Virtual Reference Service, Open Access Resources, Security Systems Open Source Software : Library Management Systems, Content Management Systems, Problems of using OSS Digital Library : Digital Library Architecture, Digital Preservation, Institutional Repository, Digital Rights Management, Metadata & Metadata Harvesting, Ontology Industrial & Academic Library Interaction : Programmes and Activities, Enhancing Library Services, Prospects for consultancy Guidelines for Abstract and Paper Submission The fulltext paper should be typewritten on MS Word 2007, 1.5 spaced, in single column on A4 size paper, in Arial 12 pt. font andsubheadings should be bold, not underlined. The full paper should not exceed 2500 words. The APA style manual should be followed for writing the article. The same should be sent as an attachment to emalks2011(a)gmail.com by 15/11/11. All accepted papers will be published in the Seminar Volume with ISBN Paper should be accompanied by duly filled in Registration Form and Demand Draft Registration Fees : Library Professionals : Rs. 1500/- Students : Rs. 750/- (excluding Seminar Volume) The registration fee covers seminar kit, seminar volume, lunch and tea for two days. A demand draft drawn in favor of Finance & Accounts Officer, University of Mumbai, payable at Mumbai, should reach the Department latest by 12th December 2011. Seminar Venue Prof. D. N. Marshall Auditorium Jawaharlal Nehru Library, University of Mumbai Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098 Please have a look at the brochure at http://tinyurl.com/3m4jte4 Regards Dr. Pratibha Gokhale Head,Department of Library and Information Science and I/C Librarian,University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 098 Phone No: (+91 022) 26528201,26526679 (Office) E-mail : emalks2011(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Eligibility for DSSB posts
by Yuvaraja C 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear Moderator, This is regarding various job openings at DSSB, Delhi. If we see the advertisement, it appears that only Delhi candidates are eligible to apply to these posts, because in this notification they have mentioned below statement. I would like to know whether my observation is true or candidates from other states of India also eligible to apply for these posts. "(4) The number of vacancies reserved for various categories has been notified in the advertisement on the basis of requisitions furnished by the Indenting Departments. SC/OBC CANDIDATES seeking the benefit of reservation should submit the SC/OBC certificate issued to them by the Competent Authority of Government of NCT of Delhi on or before the prescribed closing date. Candidates seeking reservation as OBC have to submit a declaration in the prescribed format (annexure- I), that he/she does not belong to the creamy layer on the crucial date in addition to the community certificate(OBC). Unless otherwise specified, the closing date for receipt of applications for the post is to be treated as crucial date. SC/OBC certificate obtained after the closing date shall not be considered and the prospective candidate will be considered under UR category, if eligible otherwise." http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/3c385000487b78949e1edfe83e6e4488/Advert… Thanks & Regards, Yuvaraja C ________________________________ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information.If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, forwarding,printing or copying of this email or any action taken in reliance on this e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Visit us at http://www.aurigene.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding AICTE mandatory rule to subscribe to INDEST resources
by Ragaavendra R 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear Nagaraja, you have rightly raised your concern and hope any committed professional association(s) might come forward to address this issue by alerting AICTE ignorance/negligence in preparing handbook. Would you be interested in picking legal option to address this issue will support(personally)you certainly. With regards, Raghavendra R Dear professionals AICTE has made a mandatory rule to subscribe INDEST resources and annual addition of books. It is very interesting that AICTE has given formula and format regarding how many faculties are required and what are their essential educational qualification required to occupy the post in engineering colleges. But there is no single word regarding Librarian or library staff is mentioned in the Hand Book 2012-13. This means that institutions can run the library without Librarian and the qualified staff even though they have the collection and e-resources as per the norms. AICTE is making mandatory rule/norms like library should subscribe to six INDEST resources and every year library should add 250 books for each branch etc. If an institution subscribes and adds as per the norms of AICTE, how can users get the good quality service without the qualified and sufficient number of Library staff? If AICTE is not taking any interest, then why private colleges will take steps to improve th! e Library systems and services. In India, AICTE is the only apex body to regulate and control the activities of Technical Education. So, I appeal to the AICTE Library Advisory committee members to take suitable steps and fix certain norms for Library staff, depending on total collection and the services they provide. A.Nagaraja Librarian Sri Krishna Institute of Technology Bangalore -560090 The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JoVE finds place in ZEE NEWS
by Pavan Bellamkonda 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Hello Indian Librarians! We are excited to inform everyone that that the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE), the* first-ever scientific video journal* has been featured in ZEE news. http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/jellyfish-can-influence-ocean-temper… <http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/jellyfish-can-influence-ocean-temper…> Here is the link to the featured video article, free to access for everybody: http://www.jove.com/video/2615 The video article demonstrates how jellyfish can influence global climate. The video article, like hundreds in JoVE, is peer-reviewed. A video article is the most effective way to communicate science, not only to students and fellow researchers, but also to non-scientists. We are sure unique articles like these can expedite the students' learning process and would greatly aid scientists and teachers. Please visit our website and browse through some of our free video articles. Please kindly pass on the word about the long over-due innovation in scientific publishing, called JoVE . Cheers! Pavan Bellamkonda Account Manager (India) Journal of Visualized Experiments ph: 09296453743 email: pavan.b(a)jove.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need clarification about E-Jouranal pricing
by silent listener 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Sir, As AICTE mandated six e-journal packages for affiliated AICTE institutes, the price list for each package in the prescribed Handbook (Appendix 10) is different from the cost of each package in the INDEST-AICTE consortium.That is the rate is higher in the consortium. Which price should we pay for the package.And what is the difference between IEEE ASPP package and IEL Online of INDEST. Kindly give your feedback if any. Joseph zacharia -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by shivaram gowda 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear members I am in need of the following article. Can someone who has access to the publication, please send a copy of it to me Details of the article: Dzisah, J. – Etzkowitz, H. [2008]: Triple Helix Circulation: the Heart of Innovation and Development. International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, No 2, pp. 101-115. Many thanks for your attention with warm regards Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Research Papers for the UGC Sponsered National Seminar at Mysore
by JSS Conf 2011 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear Professional Friends, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysore in collaboration with Mysore Librarians and Information Scienctists Association (MyLISA), Mysore is organizing UGC Sponsored 2-Day National Conference on *'Managing College Libraries: Issues and Trends'* on *December 16 & 17, 2011. * The organizing committee invites research papers pertaining to the theme of the conference. For more information about the Conference, please visit conference site - http://www.sdmimd.ac.in/jssconf2011 *Conference Dates* December 16 & 17, 2011 (Friday and Saturday) *For Paper Submission* Last Date for Full Paper submission: before November 20, 2011 Contact Person: Mr. M.C. Siddalingaswamy,Organizing Secretary, Mobile: +91 9900335780 ; Email: jssconference2011(a)gmail.com ---------------------------------- With Regards, *JSS Conference 2011* JSS College of Arts, Commerce & Science Ooty Road, Mysore – 570 025 Website: www.sdmimd.ac.in/jssconf2011 ------------------------------------------------------------ *M.C. Siddalingaswamy * Organizing Secretary Mobile: +91 9900335780 ; Email: mcsiddalingaswamy(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inform the release of version 3.0.3 Update 2.
by shivu Komalapura 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

inform the release of version 3.0.3 Update 2. Download links and installation notes ------------------------------------------------- Upgrade from version 3.0.3 or version 3.0.3 U1: http://www.verussolutions.biz/kb/upgradeTo303U2From303 Upgrade from version 3.0.2: http://www.verussolutions.biz/kb/upgradeTo303From302 Upgrade from any other older version: http://www.verussolutions.biz/kb/node/27 Happy to help you ------------------------- For any assistance in Installation or upgrade contact us at Email: support(a)verussolutions.biz Telephone: +91 741 678 3719,+91 741 678 2119, +91 402 771 9161,+91 402 771 9162 Yahoo Messenger: ngl.oss1(a)yahoo.com Google Talk: ngl.oss.support.1(a)verussolutions.biz Skype Id for voice chat: newgenlib.oss Forums: http://newgenlib.2944635.n2.nabble.com/ Are you planning to automate your library? (New users) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get installation, training, data migration, support and life-long updates with zero cost and no conditions whatsoever. Register at http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram What's new in this update? ------------------------------------ List of new features/bug fixes are present in "What's new in this update (U2)?" section athttp://www.verussolutions.biz/kb/upgradeTo303U2From303 Wishing you a happy library management Warm regards NewGenLib Open Source Team To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click the link below: http://pub8.bravenet.com/elist/add.php?action=leave&usernum=606868682&email… -- Sincerely K. N Shivakumaraswamy, MLISc,. MPhil., (PhD) Librarian & Head B G S Institute of Technology B G Nagara Contact Number- 9482114199 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Amazon launches the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library
by jasim s 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

for more details ,click the link http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/amazon-launches-the-kindle-owners-lendi… Jasimudeen.s MG University Library -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* * * *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Forwarding J-Gate newsletter to LIS Forum
by ratnakar＠informindia.co.in 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear Moderator: I request you nto kindly circulate the following among the lis-forum members. Thanking you, With best wishes A. Ratnakar New Delhi 9891390300 ______________________________ Dear LIS Forum members, I am happy to forward the November issue of J-Gate Newsletter, covering feature articles on ‘Open J-Gate vs. DOAJ’ on the occasion of ‘Open Access Week’ Web Dewey 2.0 as latest tool for classifiers Serendipity value of information (editorial) Parametric and non-parametric tests (researchers’ corner) The issue also carries ‘news at J-Gate’ together with general news, changes in e-journals and upcoming conferences. Please visit: http://www.informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp Your views and suggestions are welcome. A.Rathnakar Informatics India Ltd New Delhi 9891390300 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CONFERENCE on "Academic Libraries in Electronic Era (ALEE2012) : Electronic Resource Development and Access"
by Ajay Kamble 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear all, SNDT Women’s University Library is organising STATE LEVEL CONFERENCE on "Academic Libraries in Electronic Era (ALEE2012) : Electronic Resource Development and Access" on 17th and 18th January 2012 at SNDT Women’s University Library, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020. *IMPORTANT DATES:* Paper and Abstract Submission : 30th November 2011 Conference : 17th and 18th January 2012 Acceptance Notification : 12th December 2011 Registration Deadline : 30th December 2011 Sub-themes of the conference *Scholarly Communication Processes in academic Libraries* - E-Library Resources in electronic environment - Open Access E-Resources - Digital Preservation, Digitization projects *E- Resources : Collection Development: Technology, Infrastructure, Policies * - Resource Acquisition and Consortia formulation - Institutional Repositories, electronic theses and dissertations *Library Services in electronic environment: Best practices, innovations, eco-friendly Libraries* - Information Literacy - University–College Libraries : Linkages and alliances for e resource management - Use of Social media in academic libraries, web 2.0 tools and their use in academic libraries * Usage and User Studies* - Usage and statistics of e-resources - Copyright and IPR issues - Marketing and Promotion of E Resources *Call for Papers* : Original contributions based on applications / research / surveys / practices related to the theme are invited for presentations and poster presentations. All papers should be submitted through email only. Email address to send the papers is alee(a)gmail.com Guidelines for the Contributors: All papers will be evaluated by a team of experts. Each contributor is required/requested to submit double spaced copy of the full paper (Not exceeding 2000 words –through e mail) and an abstract (Not exceeding200 words) in MS WORD (2007)format in English in Times New Roman. Contributors are requested to use 12 type font in A4 size set up with one inch margin all around for consistency. References should be given in APA format. Final paper submission must accompany a certificate by the author(s) that the paper is an original piece of work and has neither been published * * *REGISTRATION FEE: * Rs.1200/- will include • Conference kit • CD of papers submitted • Conference Lunch & High Tea For students and retired librarians : Fee Rs. 800/- It will not be possible to provide accommodation of any type. But accommodation may be chosen from a wide range of hotels/hostels the details of which will be provided with the intimation of acceptance of paper. * * *TIME:*10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. VENUE: S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020 *For further information, please contact * *Dr. Sushama Powdwal, * *Organizing Secretary* *University Librarian & Head,* *SHPT School of Library Science* *SNDT Women’s University, * *1,Nathibai Thakersey Road,* *Mumbai 400 020* *Tel. 22085439 , (M) 9223450056* * 22072792* * Email sushama_juhu(a)rediffmail.com* * spowdwal(a)gmail.com* -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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